Fresno County public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several land use and emergency items. This includes a resolution opposing federal critical habitat designations in the Southern Sierra Nevada and extending temporary housing permits for Creek Fire victims. The Board will also consider appeals regarding a new gas station and a large sign permit.
- Resolution opposing critical habitat designation for 554,454 acres in Southern Sierra Nevada
- Extension of temporary housing ordinance for Creek Fire victims through 2022
- Meal service contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc. up to $42,617,003
- Appeal regarding a restaurant and gas station near Mendota
- Budget increases of $300,000 for Sheriff's Office vehicles
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding public hearings regarding a $425 million bond issuance for healthcare facilities and the composition of supervisorial districts. The meeting also includes discussions on budget increases for probation and public health departments. Additionally, several service contracts and fee ordinance amendments are on the agenda.
- Public hearing for $425,000,000 bond issuance to finance healthcare facility improvements
- Public hearing regarding supervisorial district composition and draft maps
- Contract with Brink’s U.S. for armored transport services not to exceed $591,000
- Amendment to RR-M Reyna Inc. agreement for decedent removal services up to $2,000,000
- Agreement with Serological Research Institute for Forensic DNA services up to $1,000,000
Board of Supervisors
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the composition of supervisorial districts and review draft map recommendations. Members will also hear public comments on community interests related to the proposed boundaries. The agenda includes several land use appeals and grant applications.
- Rezoning 8.38 acres near S. Peach Avenue for light industrial use
- Appeal regarding a restaurant, convenience store, and gas station near I-5
- Public hearing on supervisorial district maps and redistricting
- $1,670,480 grant application for the Boating and Enforcement Aid Program
- Variance appeal for a 75-foot sign on N. McCall Avenue
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing an ordinance amendment for supervisorial districts and a variance appeal for a 75-foot sign. The meeting also includes consideration of several grant applications and contract amendments.
- First hearing on amending Supervisorial Districts ordinance
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for a 75-foot sign at 10070 E. Kings Canyon Road
- Public Health contract amendment increasing Community Health Teams program to $1,790,596
- District Attorney grant for Automobile Insurance Fraud Program ($387,390)
- Internal Services contract amendment with Geil Enterprises for $279,000 total
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing various contracts and grant applications. The agenda includes decisions on emergency status for drought and fire, as well as several departmental funding updates.
- $7,661,515 Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program Funds claim
- $2,350,000 Capital Financing Letter of Commitment for the Crossroads Village project
- $1,000,000 increase to the HVAC parts and service master agreement
- Extension of local emergency status for the 2020 Creek Fire and Severe Drought
- Lease amendment for Sheriff’s substation at 5717 E. Shields ($144,000 annual rent)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings to review recommended budgets for the 2021-22 fiscal year. These sessions cover the General Fund, Capital Projects, and various enterprise and special revenue funds. The board will consider budget recommendations for numerous county departments and infrastructure projects.
- Review of General Fund budgets for departments including Sheriff-Coroner and Public Health
- Capital Projects budget including West Annex Jail and Juvenile Justice Campus
- Internal Service Funds review for Risk Management, Fleet Services, and IT
- Enterprise Funds review for Disposal Sites and Special Districts
- Recommendation to adopt the FY 2021-22 Final Budget Resolution
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution in opposition to PG&E's June 2021 rate increase request and hold a public hearing for $19,600,000 in bonds for Valley Health Team, Inc. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning amendments for housing and a $9,273,640 contract for pavement recycling.
- Resolution opposing PG&E's June 2021 General Rate Case filing
- Public hearing for up to $19,600,000 in bonds for Valley Health Team, Inc.
- $9,273,640 contract award for Lincoln Avenue Cold Pavement Recycling
- Zoning amendments regarding employee and farmworker housing
- Appeal of a Planning Commission denial for a 133-lot project near Friant
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider a staff study for a proposed future Fresno County Business and Industrial Campus covering approximately 2,940 acres. The meeting also includes reports on county homelessness activities and updates on American Rescue Plan Act funding. Additionally, the Board will hear an appeal regarding a permit for a religious facility.
- Study of ~2,940 acres for a proposed Fresno County Business and Industrial Campus
- Appeal of a denied permit for a religious facility on a 5.02-acre parcel
- Retroactive agreement with Election Systems and Software, LLC up to $405,570
- Contract award for Travers Creek at Manning Avenue tree removal
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review the 2021-25 Fresno County Road Improvement Program and a recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes discussions on public health staffing changes and social service grant amendments. Additionally, the Board will consider the purchase of property located at 333 W. Pontiac Way.
- $4,575,000 purchase of 333 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis
- Approval of the 2021-25 Fresno County Road Improvement Program
- Partial cancellation of agricultural land conservation contract for True Organic Products, LLC
- $5,000 allocation for Pine Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
- Public hearing on CARES Act Emergency Solutions Grants
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a $3,148,584 contract for the American Avenue and Golden State Blvd intersection. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding water service fee adjustments in County Service Area 39AB. Additionally, the Board will review tax and revenue anticipation notes up to $130,000,000.
- $3,148,584 contract for American Avenue and Golden State Blvd intersection improvements
- Issuance of County tax and revenue anticipation notes not exceeding $130,000,000
- Public hearing on water service fee adjustments for County Service Area 39AB
- $1,500,000 contract for Voter Information Guide printing with Toppan Merrill LLC
- $2,500,000 contract for ballot printing services with Integrated Voting Systems Inc.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding community development, housing, and homeless grant programs. The Board is also reviewing an appeal to rezone a 1.74-acre parcel for light manufacturing. Other items include building contracts and historic site designations.
- Public hearing for community development, housing, and homeless grant programs
- Appeal of rezoning a 1.74-acre parcel to M-1(c) Light Manufacturing
- Building job order contracts up to $5,185,091.94
- Designation of Thomas Law Reed Home Ranch on the Register of Historic Places
- $452,764 agreement for boating safety and enforcement
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a resolution to proclaim and ratify a local emergency resulting from drought.
- Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency as a result of the drought
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold hearings on ordinances regarding mobile home park rent stabilization and speed limit updates. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Juvenile Justice Realignment Plan.
- First hearing on Mobile Home Park Rent Review and Stabilization ordinance
- Ordinance amendment to update speed limits based on traffic studies
- Agreement with InfoSend, Inc. for print and mail services up to $1,800,000
- Agreement with UPH Butterfly Gardens, LP for supportive housing ($9,327,580)
- Aircraft maintenance contract with DFC, Inc. up to $4,000,000
Board of Supervisors
The Board will determine whether to establish a Supervisorial Redistricting Commission or complete the redistricting process without one. They will also consider repealing ordinances and environmental reports related to the Friant Ranch Specific Plan. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of landfill contract awards and sheriff fee amendments.
- Decision on establishing a Supervisional Redistricting Commission
- $1,998,421 contract for American Avenue Disposal Site improvements
- Repeal of Friant Ranch Specific Plan ordinances and environmental reports
- Amendments to Sheriff's Office fees and charges
- Alcoholic Beverage License application at 6012 S. Elm Ave.
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review the mid-year budget report for fiscal year 2020-21 and discuss upcoming budget schedules. Members will also consider funding increases for community development and housing programs. Additionally, the Board will address contract amendments related to COVID-19 testing and treatment in jails.
- $5,261,182 increase to California Forensic Medical Group contract for jail COVID-19 services
- Funding increases of $253,282 for CDBG and $109,565 for HOME programs
- Partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 5705 on Thompson Avenue
- $3,223,669 budget increase for inmate population costs due to COVID-19
- $1,000,000 budget increase for jail equipment including vehicles and radios
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review financing for the West Annex Jail project involving approximately $79.2 million in bonds. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the District Attorney and Probation departments and new water conservation stages.
- $79.2 million bond financing for the West Annex Jail project
- $181,782 budget increase for District Attorney positions and services
- $280,500 SAKI Grant Program agreement with the City of Fresno
- First hearing on amending local emergency continuation ordinances
- Declaration of new water conservation stages for specific districts
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing updates on COVID-19 vaccinations and the county's federal legislative platform. The agenda also includes several contract amendments and petitions regarding agricultural land conservation.
- Ratification of $13,900,330 in US Department of the Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance
- Petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract on East Huntsman Avenue
- Amendment to JP Marketing agreement increasing total maximum to $6,072,223
- Contract amendment for polygraph testing services up to $705,000
- Grant application for Community Power Resiliency Allocation of $157,500
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review a COVID-19 response update and several board appointments. The meeting also includes proposals to amend salary resolutions for Human Resources and the District Attorney's office.
- $200,000 increase to Integrated Voting Systems contract for ballot printing, totaling $4,000,000
- Master Agreement for polygraph testing services not to exceed $705,000
- Approval of a $376,101 Department of Justice grant for forensic DNA backlog reduction
- $235,000 budget resolution for prisoner transport and non-patrol vehicle up-fitting
- Ordinance amending the County Code regarding Public Nuisance Administrative Abatement Procedure
Board of Supervisors
This meeting consists of administrative procedures, including the administration of oaths of office to three supervisors and the designation of officers. The Board will also hold a closed session to consult on potential threats to public services or facilities.
- Oath of office for Supervisors Steve Brandau, Sal Quintero, and Nathan Magsig
- Designation of Board officers
- Closed session consultation regarding threats to public services or facilities