Fresno County public meetings in 2020
24 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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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