Fresno County public meetings in 2020
33 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing several items related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including medical reimments and fee credits for restaurants. The agenda also includes discussions on land use, ordinance amendments, and CARES Act funding updates.
- Reimbursement up to $2.5 million to Community Regional Medical Center for COVID-19 expenses
- Reimbursement up to $150,000 to North Central Fire District for COVID-19 services
- $1,541,850 budget increase for CARES Act Community Development Block Grant program
- Sale of Dunlap Road property to Kings Canyon Unified School District for $1.00
- Cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contracts by RWE Solar Development, LLC
The Board approved several COVID-19 related reimbursements and fee credits for restaurants. They also authorized significant funding for water system improvements in County Service Areas 30 and 32 and approved a new feed and farm supply store project.
- Approved $2.5M reimbursement to Community Regional Medical Center for COVID-19 services (5-0)
- Approved $150,000 reimbursement to North Central Fire District for COVID-19 services (5-0)
- Approved $2.86M contract with Teichert Construction for CSA 30 & 32 water system improvements (5-0)
- Denied appeal and approved feed and farm supply store project (5-0)
- Approved $175,000 annual salary for Chief Operating Officer (5-0)
- Approved sale of 0.129 acres at Dunlap Road to Kings Canyon Unified School District for $1.00 (5-0)
- Approved $1.54M budget increase for Community Block Grant Program (5-0)
- Approved $1.5M electronic security system contract for Juvenile Justice Campus (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering a General Plan amendment to increase residential density for housing development. The Board is also reviewing revenue agreements and budget increases related to COVID-19 response and public health. Other items include property sales and debris removal ordinances following the Creek Fire.
- General Plan Amendment No. 563 to increase residential density for housing development
- Sale of Dunlap Road property to Kings Canyon Unified School District for $1.00
- Revenue agreement with Heluna Health for COVID-19 laboratory capacity ($537,756)
- Interim Urgency Ordinance regarding debris removal from the Creek Fire
- Budget increase of $377,294 for the Department of Social Services
The Board of Supervisors approved a General Plan amendment and zoning ordinance to increase residential density for housing development. Other key actions included approving funding for supportive housing and adopting an urgency ordinance for Creek Fire debris removal.
- Approved General Plan Amendment No. 563 to increase residential density (5-0)
- Approved $5.48M and $9.48M agreements for Alegre Commons supportive housing (3-2)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 20-024 for Creek Fire debris removal (5-0)
- Approved $8.2M increase for detention facility meal services (5-0)
- Approved $11.67M and $537K public health grants for epidemiology and laboratory capacity (5-0)
- Approved $2M for eight on-call environmental consultant agreements (5-0)
- Approved $492,032 for ICAC Task Force grant activities (5-0)
- Approved $1.0M total for NEOGOV eForms purchase (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting focused on closed session items. The agenda includes discussions regarding Chief Operating Officer recruitment and property negotiations for the UMC Campus.
- Recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer
- Negotiations for the UMC Campus at South Cedar Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road
- Discussion of sale, lease, and escrow terms with CMG, Inc.
The Board of Supervisors met and held public presentations, then recessed to closed session for a Chief Operating Officer recruitment and real property negotiations regarding the UMC Campus. No reportable action was taken on either closed session item. The meeting was adjourned following closed session.
- Held public presentations (no action)
- Held closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment; no reportable action
- Held closed session on UMC Campus real property negotiations; no reportable action
- Adjourned meeting following closed session (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved resolutions to continue local emergency statuses regarding the 2020 Creek Fire and hazardous conditions caused by drought-related tree mortality. These actions request continued resources and support from the Governor.
- Approved continuation of local emergency status for 2020 Creek Fire and related health emergency (5-0)
- Approved continuation of local emergency status for drought-related tree mortality and fire hazards (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider rezoning land in Biola from light manufacturing to heavy industrial to allow for an inorganic fertilizer operation expansion. They will also hold first hearings on amendments to county ordinances regarding fees, meetings, and personnel. Additionally, the agenda includes closed sessions for litigation and property negotiations.
- Rezoning 2.6 acres in Biola from light manufacturing to heavy industrial
- First hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance
- First hearing to amend the County Ordinance Code relating to meetings
- First hearing to amend the Personnel Ordinance
- Retroactive authorization of a $1,394,929 grant for insurance fraud program
The Board of Supervisors approved a rezone of two contiguous parcels totaling 2.6 acres in Biola from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to M-3 (Heavy Industrial), allowing expansion of an existing inorganic fertilizer operation. The board also approved a resolution supporting an immediate ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh, and approved several first readings of ordinances including fee schedule amendments. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one 3-2 vote on revisions to administrative policies.
- Approved rezone of 2.6 acres in Biola from M-1 to M-3 for fertilizer operation expansion (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 20-346 supporting ceasefire and free Nagorno Karabakh Republic (5-0)
- Approved first hearing for Sheriff-Coroner fee schedule amendment, second hearing set for Dec 15 (5-0)
- Approved first hearing for Board meetings ordinance amendment, second hearing set for Nov 17 (5-0)
- Continued personnel ordinance amendment, to return within 30 days (5-0)
- Approved revisions to Administrative Policies 31, 32, and 77 (3-2, Brandau and Quintero dissenting)
- Approved SEIU Local 521 MOUs for six units effective Nov 2, 2020 through Nov 14, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved $1,002,124 contract with Kofile Technologies for document preservation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
This special meeting for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors includes a closed session regarding the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The agenda also provides time for public presentations on matters not listed on the agenda.
- Closed session discussion regarding Chief Operating Officer recruitment
- Public presentation period for items not on the agenda
The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting with public presentations and a closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after closed session.
- Held public presentations (received)
- Held closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment
- Adjourned meeting following closed session (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
This special meeting includes a closed session regarding the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. No other agenda items are listed for consideration.
- Chief Operating Officer recruitment
The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on October 30, 2020, but took no substantive actions. The agenda included public presentations (held) and a closed session on recruiting a Chief Operating Officer (held). The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:34 p.m. with no votes or decisions recorded.
- Held public presentations (no action taken)
- Held closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment (no action taken)
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing a contract for the $9,500,000 purchase of properties at 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave. from Pacific Bell Telephone Company. The agenda also includes first hearings on ordinances regarding animals, traffic, and public fees.
- $9,500,000 purchase of property at 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave.
- First hearing on ordinances for animals, vehicles/traffic, and roads/parks
- General Plan Amendment No. 559 regarding agricultural land use
- Repeal of ordinance for rezoning 42.6 acres
- Amendment to the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance
The Board approved the $9.5 million purchase of two properties on E. Olive Ave. and E. Hedges Ave. for Behavioral Health. Additionally, the Board authorized significant funding and emergency status extensions for the 2020 Creek Fire recovery.
- Approved $9.5M purchase of 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave. (5-0)
- Authorized up to $15M for Creek Fire response and recovery (5-0)
- Authorized $5M for Creek Fire clean-up efforts (5-0)
- Approved General Plan Amendment No. 559 regarding legacy communities (5-0)
- Repealed Ordinance No. R-489-3829 regarding a 42.6-acre rezoning (5-0)
- Approved $372,000 investment advisory contract with FHN Financial Main Street Advisors (5-0)
- Authorized code enforcement action against Rockie and Alisha Bogenschutz (5-0)
- Authorized litigation against owners of 20526 S. Garfield for code violations (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing COVID-19 response updates and the Creek Fire disaster. The agenda includes contract awards for an Animal Control Center and state funding for the Homekey housing program.
- $20,000,000 Homekey Program funding to convert a hotel into long-term housing
- $7,405,000 contract award for the Animal Control Center to BMY Construction Group, Inc.
- Interim Urgency Ordinance for temporary housing following the Creek Fire disaster
- Petition hearing regarding the rescission of a tax-defaulted property sale on West Almy Avenue
- $732,639 grant application for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program
The Board awarded a $7,405,000 contract to BMY Construction Group for a new Animal Control Center and adopted an urgency ordinance for temporary housing following the Creek Fire. Additionally, the Board authorized up to $20 million for the Homekey Program to convert a hotel into long-term housing.
- Awarded $7,405,000 Animal Control Center contract to BMY Construction Group (5-0)
- Adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance for temporary housing due to Creek Fire (5-0)
- Authorized up to $20,000,000 for Homekey Program hotel conversion (5-0)
- Denied petition by Brenda Belderol to rescind tax-defaulted property sale (5-0)
- Approved $2,295,015.05 contract to Emmett's Excavation for Laton improvements (5-0)
- Approved $6,920,350 for two supportive housing projects (5-0)
- Appointed Chad Garewal to Fresno County Fire Protection District (5-0)
- Appointed Sherry Neil to Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a contract to purchase properties on E. Olive Ave. and E. Hedges Ave. for $9,500,000. The Board will also consider distributing $3,000,000 in CARES Act funding to 14 local cities for COVID-19 issues. Additionally, a first hearing is scheduled regarding amendments to the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator fee ordinance.
- $9,500,000 purchase of property at 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave.
- $3,000,000 in CARES Act funding for 14 Fresno County cities to address COVID-19
- First hearing to amend the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator fee ordinance
- Addition of 8 Communicable Disease Specialist and 4 Health Education Specialist positions
- Sheriff's report on ICE access to the county jail in 2019
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved using $3,000,000 in federal CARES Act funding to help 14 incorporated cities address COVID-19 issues, to be spent by December 30, 2020. The Board also approved a rate adjustment for Deputy Sheriff III (8% increase) over one dissent, and ratified two emergency agreements for housing retention and small-business grants. A proposed $9.5 million purchase of property at 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave. was deleted from the agenda and not decided. Most other items were approved on consent.
- Approved $3,000,000 in CARES Act funding to 14 incorporated cities for COVID-19 issues (5-0)
- Approved 8% rate adjustment for Deputy Sheriff III: $114.98 regular, $65.26/hour overtime (4-1, Brandau no)
- Ratified agreements with Centro La Familia ($550,000) and Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation ($275,000) for housing retention and small-business grants (4-1, Brandau no)
- Deleted proposed $9,500,000 purchase of 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave. from agenda (no action)
- Approved adding 8 Communicable Disease Specialist I/II and 4 Health Education Specialist positions to Public Health (5-0)
- Approved $2,100,000 agreement with United Health Centers for COVID-19 testing and $3,300,000 with CarivaCare for telephonic nursing services (5-0)
- Approved $7,012,440 Jail Diversion Program funding and $8,518,804 agreement with Turning Point of Central California (5-0)
- Approved $1,392,877 state reimbursement agreement for November 2020 General Election (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors held public hearings on the FY 2020-21 proposed budgets, received public testimony on the General Fund, and heard no testimony on other funds. The board then adopted the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Final Budget Resolution (Resolution No. 20-284) by a 5-0 vote, with Supervisor Magsig motioning and Supervisor Pacheco seconding. The board also held a closed session on existing litigation (County of Fresno v. Immanuel Schools) with no reportable action, and adjourned.
- Adopted FY 2020-21 Final Budget Resolution (Resolution No. 20-284) (5-0)
- Closed FY 2020-21 budget hearings
- Held closed session on County of Fresno v. Immanuel Schools; no reportable action
- Adjourned meeting following closed session (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to the 2020 Creek Fire. The agenda also includes public presentations for items not listed on the official agenda.
- Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to the 2020 Creek Fire
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 20-283 to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency due to the 2020 Creek Fire. The Board also authorized the Emergency Services Director to waive fees for county facilities to respond to public needs.
- Approved Resolution No. 20-283 proclaiming a Local Emergency for the 2020 Creek Fire (5-0)
- Authorized Emergency Services Director to waive fees for county facilities during the emergency (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items including public health funding and zoning applications. Key actions include ratifying agreements with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for COVID-19 equity initiatives. The meeting also includes hearings on fee amendments and land use permits.
- Ratification of $4,039,556 and $1,648,671 agreements with Fresno EOC for COVID-19 equity projects
- Public hearing for an outpatient clinic at 29323 Auberry Road
- Appeal regarding a proposed flea market at 23436 W. Jayne Avenue
- First hearing to amend the County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance
- Resolution to support increasing tractor trailer weight limits from 80,000 to 88,000 pounds
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors granted an appeal of the Planning Commission's denial and approved a conditional use permit for a roughly six-acre flea market on a 78.18-acre parcel in the AE-40 zone near Coalinga, on a 4-1 vote with Supervisor Pacheco dissenting. The Board also approved a conditional use permit for an outpatient clinic at 29323 Auberry Road and ratified two COVID-19 Equity Project agreements with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission totaling $5,688,227, with Supervisor Brandau voting no. Most other items passed on the consent agenda by 5-0 votes, including a $4,554,095.30 road overlay contract and a $130,000 litigation settlement. Items 34 and 41 were deleted from the agenda, and closed session items were held with no reportable action.
- Granted appeal and approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3632 for a six-acre flea market near Coalinga (4-1, Pacheco no)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3600 for an outpatient clinic at 29323 Auberry Road (5-0)
- Ratified COVID-19 Equity Project agreements with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission totaling $5,688,227 (4-1, Brandau no)
- Approved consent agenda items 15-42, with item 30 pulled for separate vote and items 34 and 41 deleted (5-0)
- Approved deleting one vacant Assistant County Administrative Officer and adding one Chief Operating Officer (3-2, Brandau and Quintero no)
- Awarded Contract 20-07-C for asphalt concrete overlays to Yarbs Paving & Grading, Inc. at $4,554,095.30 (5-0)
- Approved $130,000 settlement with Comunidades Unidas Por Un Cambio (5-0)
- Authorized up to $400,000 in loans to Coalinga-Huron Recreation and Parks District for FY 2020-21 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency due to accumulating livestock carcasses. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss litigation involving Immanuel Schools.
- Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency regarding livestock carcasses
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding County of Fresno v. Immanuel Schools, et al. (Case No. 20CECG02447)
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 20-271 to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency due to accumulating livestock carcasses. No reportable action was taken during the closed session regarding existing litigation.
- Approved Resolution No. 20-271 proclaiming a Local Emergency for livestock carcasses (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider a new policy regarding encroachments in the County Right-of-Way. They will also review potential contracts for housing retention and small business grants. Additionally, officials will provide an update on the COVID-19 response.
- Proposed contract with Centro La Familia for housing retention (up to $250,000)
- Proposed contract with Fresno-Area Hispanic Foundation for small business grants (up to $250,000)
- Resolution adopting a Countywide Policy addressing Encroachments in the Right-of-Way
- Amendment to LPC Consulting Services Inc. agreement (total $540,000)
- Retroactive agreement with Mental Health Systems ($2,698,613 total)
The Board approved a $500,000 rural retention housing program for essential agriculture workers, administered by the County Administrative Officer, and a $250,000 contract with the Fresno-Area Hispanic Foundation for small business grants targeting minority and women-owned businesses. Both motions passed 3-2, with Supervisors Brandau and Magsig dissenting. The Board also approved a countywide encroachment policy (Resolution 20-270) and several consent agenda items, including a $13.5 million Homekey grant application for hotel conversion to long-term housing (3-2).
- Approved $250,000 contract with Fresno-Area Hispanic Foundation for small business grants (3-2)
- Approved $500,000 for rural retention housing program for essential agriculture workers (3-2)
- Adopted Resolution 20-270 on countywide encroachment policy (5-0)
- Approved $13.5M Homekey grant application with RH Community Builders for hotel conversion (3-2)
- Approved consent agenda items 17-46, except items 25 and 46 pulled for separate votes (5-0)
- Appointed Diane Pearce to Civil Service Commission (5-0)
- Approved retroactive agreements for behavioral health housing and services (5-0)
- Adopted ordinances on campaign contribution limits and unclassified service designations (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items including campaign contribution limits and jail medical service contracts. They will also hold a protest hearing regarding water and sewer charges in Tamarack Estates. Additionally, the Board will consider amendments to urban residential fence standards.
- $3,256,970 increase for jail inmate medical services via California Forensic Medical Group
- Up to $2,665,600 contract with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC for COVID-19 testing at Fresno County Jail
- First hearing on new campaign contribution limits in the Fresno County Ordinance Code
- Protest hearing for water and sewer standby charge assessments in Tamarack Estates
- Proposed changes to urban residential fence standards in the Zoning Ordinance
The Board approved over $5.9 million for COVID-19 medical services and urgent testing at county jail facilities. Other key actions included approving a water and sewer standby charge for Tamarack Estates and updating urban residential fence standards.
- Approved $3,256,970 increase for jail inmate medical services via California Forensic Medical Group (5-0)
- Approved $2,665,600 for urgent COVID-19 testing at jail facilities via Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC (5-0)
- Approved standby charge assessment for water and sewer in County Service Area No. 1, Tamarack Estates (5-0)
- Approved amendments to Zoning Ordinance regarding urban residential fence standards (5-0)
- Approved vacation of road right-of-way for East Cole Avenue and South Barton Square (5-0 each)
- Approved first hearing to add campaign contribution limits to Ordinance Code (5-0)
- Approved $6M grant for school-based mental health and prevention services (5-0)
- Approved adding 10 Communicable Disease Specialist I/II positions to Public Health (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors and Fresno City Council held a joint workshop on July 28, 2020, to receive updates on COVID-19 and CARES Act funding. The board received a public health update from Director David Pomaville and Interim Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra, a CARES Act expenditure overview from County Administrative Officer Jean Rousseau, and a city COVID-19 response presentation from Chief of Staff Tim Orman. The board discussed strategic investments but took no formal votes or decisions.
- Received public health update from Director Pomaville and Dr. Vohra
- Received CARES Act funding expenditure update from CAO Jean Rousseau
- Received City of Fresno COVID-19 response and CARES Act presentation
- Discussed strategic investments/plan (no action taken)
- Held and received public comment
- Adjourned at approximately 11:47 a.m.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review CARES Act funding updates and various local assessments. The meeting includes discussions on speed limit changes and a large construction contract for a new sheriff substation.
- $11,364,500 contract award to Klassen Corporation for Sheriff Area 2 Substation construction
- $4,144,919 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Monte Verdi Estates wastewater improvements
- Public hearing on ordinance amendments to Fresno County speed limits
- Annual assessment for park maintenance in Tenaya Estates
- $306,643.47 special tax levy for enhanced police protection services
The Board of Supervisors approved several infrastructure projects, including a new sheriff's substation and bridge replacements. They also authorized millions in COVID-19 relief funding and approved various public service assessments. Additionally, the Board directed staff to write a letter to the Governor requesting more flexibility for business openings during the pandemic.
- Awarded $11,364,500 contract to Klassen Corporation for Sheriff Area 2 Substation (5-0)
- Approved $4,144,919 loan and $5,310,000 assessment for Monte Verdi Estates wastewater improvements (5-0)
- Awarded $1,489,728 contract to Agee Construction Corporation for Fresno Canal bridge replacement (5-0)
- Authorized $16.4 million in Coronavirus Relief Funding and other realignment backfill funds (5-0)
- Approved $640,648 contract to Dawson-Mauldin Construction for wastewater treatment improvements (5-0)
- Approved annual park maintenance assessments for Tenaya Estates and street lighting/landscape for Renaissance at Bella Vista (5-0)
- Approved $5,506,492 for replacement light/heavy duty vehicles and equipment (5-0)
- Directed CAO and Health Director to write a letter to the Governor regarding COVID-19 business flexibility (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a grant application to increase the production of affordable housing through the Senate Bill 2 program. The agenda also includes discussions on continuing remote participation for board members and approving various budget amendments. Additionally, several proposals to delete positions within the Sheriff, Probation, and District Attorney departments are scheduled for consideration.
- $1,643,348 grant application for affordable housing production
- Deletion of 21 positions from the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator department
- $325,000 budget increase for the District Attorney Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund
- $90,000 agreement with California Highway Patrol for gang enforcement
- Deletion of 9 vacant positions across DA, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Probation departments
The Board of Supervisors approved the recommended budget for FY 2020-21, including capital projects, and settled a lawsuit with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno over vote center locations. The board also approved a $1.64 million grant application for affordable housing and made several other administrative decisions.
- Approved FY 2020-21 recommended budget (5-0)
- Approved settlement in Unitarian Universalist Church v. Orth, including ballot drop-off box at church through 2024 (5-0)
- Approved $1,643,348 grant application for affordable housing (5-0)
- Approved salary resolution deleting 21 sheriff positions (5-0)
- Approved update to Community Corrections Partnership Plan (5-0)
- Approved first hearing for IT fee schedule amendments (5-0)
- Approved first hearing for General Services fee amendments (5-0)
- Appointed Alfred R. Constable to Waterworks District No. 18 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $535,000 HOME-funded agreement with Self Help Enterprises for the Reedley Homeownership Project, a single-family affordable housing development. The board also held a first hearing to amend the county's animal control ordinance, setting a second hearing for June 23, 2020. All consent agenda items, including contracts, budget resolutions, and stop sign designations, were approved unanimously.
- Approved $535,000 HOME agreement with Self Help Enterprises for Reedley Homeownership Project (5-0)
- Set second hearing for June 23 on animal control ordinance amendments (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with correction to stop sign item (5-0)
- Approved $2.36M dispatch services agreements with Kerman and Orange Cove (5-0)
- Approved $5.2M transfer for Helping Underserved Businesses Grant Program (5-0)
- Approved $84.38M master agreement for Full Service Partnership mental health services (5-0)
- Approved $2.57M fire prevention grant for dead tree removal (5-0)
- Approved stop sign designations at 12 intersections (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and land-use items. This includes authorizing the sale of tax and revenue anticipation notes and a budget resolution for the County Administrative Officer. The Board will also hear appeals regarding zoning changes in agricultural zones.
- Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes up to $129,000,000
- Budget resolution for County Administrative Officer in the amount of $40,800,000
- Appeal regarding parcel creation on North Garfield Avenue
- Appeal regarding operational changes for a horse arena on Rusty Spur Lane
- Public hearing for CARES Act funding for community development programs
The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to adopt the Governor's guidelines for places of worship and directed County Counsel to explore a federal lawsuit to protect Fresno County churches and houses of worship. A prior motion to set guidelines with no maximum occupancy but following the 50% occupancy guideline with social distancing failed 2-3. The board also approved a $40.8 million budget increase for the County Administrative Officer, denied a variance appeal for a parcel on North Garfield Avenue, and approved a commercial horse arena appeal denial with conditions.
- Adopted Governor's guidelines for places of worship and directed County Counsel to look into a federal lawsuit (3-2)
- Rejected motion for no maximum occupancy but 50% guideline for houses of worship (2-3)
- Approved $40.8M budget increase for County Administrative Officer-General Fund (5-0)
- Denied appeal and Variance Application No. 4075 for four 4.87-acre parcels on North Garfield Avenue (5-0)
- Denied appeal of commercial horse arena approval, approved with $150,000 security for legal costs (5-0)
- Approved $129M Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes issuance (5-0)
- Approved CDBG funding amendments for COVID-19 relief (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with exception of item 20.1, which was approved separately (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board is considering authorizing up to $5 million in CARES Act funding for the "Helping Underserved Businesses" (HUB) Grant Program. Members will also discuss the Fresno County COVID-19 Homeless Response and potential changes to agreements with RH Community Builders and Poverello House. Additionally, several first hearings regarding ordinance amendments and fee schedules are scheduled.
- Authorizing up to $5 million for the "Helping Underserved Businesses" (HUB) Grant Program
- Discussing COVID-19 Homeless Response and potential termination of service agreements
- $300,000 donation from Table Mountain Rancheria for Identity Theft Prosecution Unit
- First hearing to amend Fresno County Ordinance Code regarding Assessment Appeals Board
- Public hearing for North Colonial Avenue road right-of_way vacation
The Board approved the 'Helping Underserved Businesses' (HUB) Grant Program using Federal CARES Act funding. It also authorized $10M for motel temporary housing services and approved several infrastructure and service contracts.
- Authorized up to $5M for HUB Grant Program using CARES Act funding (5-0)
- Approved $10M agreement with RH Community Builders for motel temporary housing (5-0)
- Awarded $786,169 traffic signal contract at Auberry Road/Copper Avenue to Avison Construction, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $8,398,962 transportation funding claim for unincorporated area transit (5-0)
- Approved $4.27M dispatching services agreements with Fowler, Kingsburg, and Sanger (5-0)
- Approved four $2M job order contracting agreements for repair and remodeling (5-0)
- Approved $300,000 donation from Table Mountain Rancheria for ID theft prosecution (5-0)
- Approved rescission and entry of new agricultural land conservation contracts (4-0, 1 recuse)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting on May 5, 2020, with all five supervisors present (Supervisor Quintero attended by telephone under the Governor's COVID-19 executive order). Public presentations were held and received. The Board met in closed session on a threat to public services or facilities and on real property negotiations for 2100 Tulare Street, and reported no reportable action on either item. The meeting was adjourned following closed session by a 5-0 vote.
- Public presentations held and received (no action recorded)
- Closed session on threat to public services or facilities: held, no reportable action
- Closed session on real property negotiations, 2100 Tulare Street: held, no reportable action
- Adjourned following closed session (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the submittal of documentation to secure $82 million in federal CARES Act funding. Other key actions included approving a 2020-24 Consolidated Plan for housing and homeless grants and awarding nearly $2M in road seal contracts.
- Approved $82M in CARES Act funding and budget increase (5-0)
- Approved 2020-24 Consolidated Plan for housing and homeless grants (5-0)
- Awarded $911,556.45 slurry seal contract to American Pavement Systems (5-0)
- Awarded $957,331.19 bituminous seal coat contract to Talley Oil (5-0)
- Approved $1,012,869 MOU with City of Fresno for COVID-19 homeless response (5-0)
- Approved $646,000 contract with Kofile Technologies for vital records indexing (5-0)
- Approved $249,680 contract with Lexipol, LLC for Sheriff's Office policy services (5-0)
- Set aside 2017 project approvals for I-5 and Nees Avenue development (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider a letter to Governor Newsom regarding the cancellation of property tax penalties related to COVID-19. The Board will also review an appeal for a proposed 78-acre flea market near Coalinga and several budget resolutions for the Sheriff's Office.
- Letter to Governor Newsom regarding canceling property tax penalties due to COVID-19
- Appeal of a denied permit for a 78.18-acre flea market on W. Jayne Avenue
- $300,000 budget increase for the Sheriff-Coroner HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Treasury Fund
- $300,000 budget increase for Sheriff-Coroner equipment and overtime
- Alcoholic Beverage License Type 21 application for EZ Stop Mini Mart in Selma
The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda with 29 items, including a $15.19 million authorization for dead tree removal and a $300,000 budget increase for sheriff's drug enforcement. They also approved a letter to the governor seeking local authority to waive property tax penalties related to COVID-19, and continued a conditional use permit appeal for a flea market to an uncertain date.
- Approved $15,190,564 for dead tree removal and fire hazard mitigation (5-0)
- Approved $300,000 budget increase for sheriff's HIDTA asset forfeiture and operations (5-0)
- Approved letter to Governor Newsom requesting local authority to cancel property tax penalties for COVID-19 (5-0)
- Approved $1,128,275 amended consultant agreement for General Plan Review (5-0)
- Approved $382,081 and $488,763 COVID-19 Emergency Homelessness Funding grants (5-0)
- Approved $295,296 emergency shelter services agreement with Poverello House (5-0)
- Approved $1,102,000 Fuel View software maintenance agreement (5-0)
- Continued flea market conditional use permit appeal to date uncertain
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on April 7, 2020, under COVID-19 executive order, with Supervisor Quintero attending telephonically. The board held a closed session on a threat to public services or facilities with no reportable action, received public presentations, and adjourned unanimously. No substantive decisions were made.
- Held closed session on threat to public services or facilities; no reportable action
- Received public presentations
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is meeting to address several items related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including eviction protections and emergency shelter services. The agenda also includes discussions on land use changes and various county contracts.
- Emergency ordinance prohibiting evictions due to COVID-19 through May 31, 2020
- Agreement with RH Community Builders for Emergency Shelter Services up to $2,125,590
- Ordinance regarding rezoning a site on North Grantland Avenue
- Agreement with Fresno Cremation Company for services not to exceed $270,000
- Budget increase of $161,619 for Sheriff-Coroner vehicles
The Board of Supervisors approved several emergency measures and contracts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including emergency shelter services and staffing waivers. The Board also repealed a previous rezoning ordinance for a 4.15-acre site on North Grantland Avenue.
- Approved $2,125,590 retroactive agreement with RH Community Builders for emergency shelter services (5-0)
- Approved hiring two retired extra-help staff for Behavioral Health and waived hour limits due to COVID-19 (5-0)
- Repealed Ordinance No. R-483-3825 and rescinded rezoning of 4.15 acres on North Grantland Avenue (5-0)
- Approved $2,895,759 pipeline replacement contract awarded to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC (5-0)
- Approved $3,000,000 agreement with Santé Health System dba Advantek for medical services administration (5-0)
- Approved $3,585,098 lease for Library office space at 3071 W. Bullard Ave (5-0)
- Approved $1,294,695 agreement with Reading and Beyond, Inc. for family advocacy services (5-0)
- Appointed Alysia Bonner to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board adopted resolutions proclaiming a local emergency and ratifying the Health Officer's local health emergency due to COVID-19. The Board also approved a part-time appointment for an Assistant County Administrative Officer position.
- Adopted Resolution 20-093 proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency for COVID-19 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 20-094 ratifying the Health Officer’s Local Health Emergency for COVID-19 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 20-095 to fill an Assistant County Administrative Officer position with Juana (Jeannie) Z. Figueroa (3-2)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing the mid-year budget report for fiscal year 2019-20 and discussing changes to county fee schedules. Members will also consider water conservation regulations and a contract amendment for ballot printing services. Additionally, the Board will hold hearings on ordinance amendments regarding speed limits and sex offender residency restrictions.
- Contract amendment for Integrated Voting Systems, Inc. increasing total to $3,800,000
- Rezoning of 8.46 acres in Prather from RR to C-6(c) Zone District
- Adoption of Water Conservation Stage Two and Three regulations
- First hearing to amend the County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance
- Repeal of residency restrictions for registered sex offenders
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a series of actions, including adopting water conservation stages for County Service Area No. 39 and Waterworks District No. 40, rezoning 8.46 acres in Prather from R-R to C-6(c), and setting a second hearing to repeal Chapter 10.42, which restricts where registered sex offenders can live. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for voting services, law enforcement, and social services, and received the mid-year budget report.
- Adopted water conservation stages for County Service Area No. 39 and Waterworks District No. 40 (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 8.46 acres in Prather from R-R to C-6(c) (5-0)
- Set second hearing to repeal sex offender residency restrictions (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with contracts for voting services, law enforcement, and social services (5-0)
- Approved mid-year budget report and FY 2020-21 budget schedule (5-0)
- Approved amended State Legislative Platform with supportive housing language (5-0)
- Approved first hearings for fee schedule amendments (5-0)
- Approved retirement plaques for three employees
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved a 19-year lease with 380 Ashlan LLC for 138,290 square feet of office space for the Department of Social Services, with a total cost not to exceed $166,072,374. They also declared a local emergency due to accumulating livestock carcasses and approved a $125,000 settlement in a lawsuit. A motion to add immigration-related provisions to the federal legislative platform failed for lack of a second, but the platform was approved with direction to return with amendments.
- Approved $166M lease for Social Services office space (5-0)
- Declared local emergency over livestock carcasses (5-0)
- Approved $125,000 settlement in Duque-Douglas lawsuit (5-0)
- Approved federal legislative platform, with amendments to return (5-0)
- Approved first hearing for massage establishment ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Mary Avenue right-of-way vacation (5-0)
- Approved $1.2M Census outreach agreement (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with items 51-53, 60 pulled (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review a joint service plan for homeless housing assistance involving millions in allocations. They will also consider energy services agreements with ForeFront Power for solar and storage at the Juvenile Justice Campus. Additionally, the Board will hear a public hearing regarding a 42.6-acre rezoning request.
- Review of $2,325,640 in allocations for County homeless housing assistance
- Energy services agreements with ForeFront Power for solar and storage at Juvenile Justice Campus
- Rezoning 42.6 acres at E. Central Avenue and S. Willow Avenue to heavy industrial
- Contract amendments for ballot printing and voter guides totaling $1,760,000 in increases
- Increase Purchasing Agent's authority for new service contracts up to $200,000
The Board authorized agreements with ForeFront Power to install a solar PV energy system and energy storage system at the Juvenile Justice Campus. Other key actions included approving homeless housing grant applications and rezoning 42.6 acres for heavy industrial use.
- Approved solar and energy storage agreements with ForeFront Power for Juvenile Justice Campus (5-0)
- Approved grant applications for homeless housing totaling $5,280,077 (4-1)
- Approved rezoning of 42.6 acres at E. Central Ave and S. Willow Ave to M-3(c) Heavy Industrial (5-0)
- Increased Purchasing Agent's service contract authority to $200,000 (3-2)
- Approved $1.96M agreement with City of Fresno for Public Safety Realignment Act team (5-0)
- Denied reclassification of one analyst to Project Administrator - Homelessness (2-3)
- Approved $106.2M total for Behavioral Health temporary staffing agencies (5-0)
- Reappointed Joseph Lovelace to Coalinga-Huron Mosquito Abatement District (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to increase water service fees in Waterworks District No. 42. The Board will also conduct a first hearing on a new ordinance for massage establishments and out-call services. Other items include departmental staffing changes and various contract approvals.
- First hearing to amend the County Ordinance Code regarding massage establishments and out-call services
- Public hearing on a proposal to increase water service fees for Waterworks District No. 42
- Budget increase of $52,515 for Internal Services Department Facility Services
- Master Agreement for Permanent Supportive Housing Services not to exceed $675,000
- Contract amendment for Nobico, Inc. increasing the maximum to $950,000
The Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing on a proposed water service fee increase for Waterworks District No. 42 (Alluvial-Fancher subdivision). After receiving public testimony, staff confirmed enough written protest letters were submitted to constitute a majority protest. The board then voted unanimously to find a majority protest and abandon the proceedings to increase the water service fee.
- Abandoned water service fee increase for Waterworks District No. 42 after majority protest (5-0)
- Directed staff to return Feb. 25 with amended massage ordinance including outreach and grace period (5-0)
- Approved adding 20 positions to Department of Behavioral Health (5-0)
- Approved $52,515 budget increase and one new position for Internal Services Facility Services (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with items 43 and 48 deleted, item 26 continued to Feb. 4 (5-0)
- Approved board appointments and reappointments to various commissions (5-0)
- Approved $5.5M elevator maintenance contract with ThyssenKrupp (5-0)
- Approved $13.1M lease for Social Services office space in Selma (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a master agreement for telemedicine services totaling up to $33,101,120. The agenda also includes the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin and a mental health contract up to $12,355,363. Additionally, the Board will address county appointments and salary adjustments.
- Telemedicine Services Master Agreement up to $33,101,120
- Mental Health Systems, Inc. contract up to $12,355,363
- Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin
- Internal Services Department budget increase of $370,026 for 11 positions
- Jensen Road Transfer Agreement between City and County of Fresno
The Board of Supervisors approved the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Fresno County Management Areas A and B within the Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin and the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also approved a $370,026 budget increase and 11 new positions for Internal Services Security Services, and made numerous board appointments and reappointments. Several items were deleted from the agenda, including the Jensen Road Transfer Agreement and a closed-session litigation item.
- Adopted Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Delta-Mendota Subbasin (5-0)
- Adopted Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (5-0)
- Approved 11 new Internal Services positions and $370,026 budget increase (4-0, Quintero absent)
- Approved Chairman's 2020 board appointments to committees (5-0)
- Reappointed Stanley Ishii, Charles Rigsbee, Donald Pitts, and others to various boards (5-0)
- Appointed Lisa Woolf to Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved $1,947,000 for park maintenance and tree trimming along Kearney Boulevard (5-0)
- Deleted Jensen Road Transfer Agreement and closed-session litigation item from agenda