Fresno County public meetings in 2022
22 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several personnel changes, including adding 49 positions to Social Services and five deputies to the Sheriff's Office. They will also review rezoning requests for industrial use and agricultural equipment rental. Additionally, the Board will discuss extending temporary housing protections for Creek Fire displaced persons.
- Budget increase of $663,511 to add five Deputy Sheriff positions and purchase vehicles
- Rezoning 19.98 acres at 4780 S. Maple Avenue for a commercial truck maintenance facility
- Extension of temporary housing authorization for Creek Fire displaced persons through 2023
- Approval of a permit for agricultural equipment rental at 30455 Auberry Rd in Prather
- Addition of 49 positions within the Department of Social Services
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a contract for traffic signal and road improvements at Ashlan and Palm Avenues. The meeting includes discussions on child exploitation grant funding and updates to the Local Homelessness Action Plan. The Board will also consider amendments to the County Ordinance Code regarding fine limits and property tax assessments.
- $963,388 contract for Ashlan and Palm Avenue traffic signal and road improvements
- $950,000 grant application for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program
- $6,147,900 increase to the COVID-19 testing and treatment agreement
- Public hearing on the Local Homelessness Action Plan
- Ordinance amendment regarding administrative fine limits and property tax assessments
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several large-scale service agreements and a land use petition. The agenda includes amendments to behavioral health services and a request to convert agricultural land for residential use.
- Request to waive bidding for inmate medical and behavioral health services
- Petition to create a 2-acre residential parcel near SR 180 and Dickenson Avenue
- Agreement with JDT Consultants, Inc. up to $18,300,000
- Contract with Acclamation Insurance Management Services up to $12,276,277
- $40,000 budget resolution for Sheriff-Coroner electric bicycles
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will review an appeal regarding a proposed 13,939 square-foot funeral chapel facility. The Board will also hold hearings on updating fee ordinances for the Sheriff's Office and Tax Collector. Additionally, officials will consider continuing local emergency declarations for drought and tree mortality.
- Appeal of a denied permit for a 13,939 square-foot funeral chapel facility
- Amendment to the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator fee ordinance
- $200,000 increase to auto body repair contract (totaling $500,000)
- Petition to remove 1.51 acres from a Williamson Act agricultural land conservation contract
- Continuation of local emergency status for drought and tree mortality
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to amend the County's fee and charges ordinance. The meeting includes a resolution regarding the renaming of Squaw Valley based on resident decisions. Additionally, the Board will review several departmental contracts and grant agreements.
- Resolution regarding replacement names for Squable Valley
- Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services amendment up to $47,000,000
- Fentanyl Awareness Campaign contract with Univision Television Group, Inc. up to $50,000
- Microsoft Corporation Unified Support Services Agreement up to $361,986
- Community-based doula program agreement up to $675,000
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several contract amendments and program updates, including a significant increase to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and discussions regarding health insurance premiums.
- Increase Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds by $4,989,513 to a total of $37,167,898
- Amend OUTFRONT Media contract for Fentanyl Awareness campaign by $120,000
- Presentation on Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
- Increase Exodus Recovery agreement by $1,482,857 for housing supportive services
- Approve Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement of $1,302,190
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 proposed budgets. These sessions cover various funds, including the General Fund, Capital Projects, and Enterprise Funds. The Board will consider adopting a final budget resolution following these reviews.
- Public hearings for FY 2022-23 proposed budgets across multiple departments
- Review of General Fund budgets including Sheriff, Probation, and Public Health
- Discussion of Capital Projects such as West Annex Jail and Animal Control Facility
- Recommendation to adopt the FY 2022-23 Final Budget Resolution
- Total budget requirements (excluding special districts) of $4,455,289,784
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review a presentation on the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The agenda also includes approving a retroactive $10,000,000 grant for mental health services and various funds for food programs and groundwater recharge. Additionally, the Board will consider continuing emergency statuses related to drought and tree mortality.
- Retroactive $10,000,000 grant for mental health services
- Presentation on Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
- $500,000 grant for ACTS Foundation food and supplies distribution programs
- $418,000 agreement for Del Rey groundwater recharge project
- Continuation of local emergency status for drought and tree mortality
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review appeals regarding agricultural parcel divisions and consider amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance to align with state law. The agenda also includes several contract approvals and grant allocations for public works and law enforcement.
- Zoning ordinance amendments related to density bonus and supportive housing
- Appeal of variance application for four lots near 6th Avenue and Mehlert Avenue
- Law enforcement services agreement with the City of San Joaquin up to $1,079,895
- $649,000 for storm drainage improvements in the Biola community
- $270,060 grant for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution program
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering a request from the Fresno County Transportation Authority. The proposal seeks to place a ballot measure on the November 2022 general election ballot to extend the current one-half percent local sales tax for 30 years.
- Resolution to place a transportation ballot measure on the November 2022 general election ballot
- Extension of the current one-half percent local sales tax for 30 years
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a request to place a 30-year extension of the local half-percent transportation sales tax on the November 2022 ballot. The Board will also consider an initiative petition regarding improvements at California State University, Fresno. Other items include land use changes near Lanare and contract amendments for county services.
- Proposal to place a November 2022 ballot measure to extend a 0.5% transportation sales tax for 30 years
- Action on the 'California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure' petition
- Partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 6899 near Lanare for residential use
- Amendment to RR-M Reyna Inc. contract for decedent removal services, increasing the total maximum to $2,100,000
- MOU with City of Fresno for a County vehicle used by an ICAC task force officer ($50,000)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering the renewal of the Downtown Fresno Property and Business Assessment District. The agenda also includes amendments to several Groundwater Sustainability Plans and transportation expenditure plans. Additionally, the Board will review a $1,300,000 settlement with Turning Point of Central California.
- Renewal of Downtown Fresno Property and Business Assessment District ($711,134.47)
- Settlement agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for $1,300,000
- American Avenue shoulder improvements contract (Contract No. 22-02-C)
- Waste cleanup services for a County parcel on Ashlan Avenue
- Amendments to Groundwater Sustainability Plans
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing first-round applications for $13,954,929 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and discussing subrecipient monitoring policies. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding a community cat management ordinance and a local homelessness action plan.
- Review of $13,954,929 in ARPA-SLFRF subrecipient applications and monitoring policy
- Public hearing for the 'Community Cat Population Management' ordinance amendment
- Approval of Local Homelessness Action Plan funding ($2,976,820 for County; $3,753,702 for Fresno Madera Continuum of Care)
- Approval of 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for community development and housing grants
- Establishment of the FY 2022-23 County appropriations limit at $760,107,993
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider adding 32 positions to the Department of Child Support Services and several roles to Social Services. They will also hear an appeal regarding a proposed agricultural processing facility at N. Chateau Fresno Avenue and W. Shields Avenue. Additionally, the Board will review a new local road safety plan.
- Adding 32 positions to the Department of Child Support Services
- Appeal for an agricultural processing facility at N. Chateau Fresno Avenue and W. Shields Avenue
- Adoption of the Multijurisdictional Local Road Safety Plan
- First hearing to amend IT and General Services fee schedules
- Annual assessment for street lighting in Renaissance at Bella Vista
Board of Supervisors
The Board will decide whether to approve a payment plan or terminate a lease for $103,344 in unpaid rent from Batth Ranch, Inc. The agenda also includes zoning amendments for employee housing and a list of road maintenance projects. Additionally, the Board will consider budget increases for several Public Works positions.
- Decision on $103,344 in unpaid rent for 320 acres of County farmland
- Zoning amendments for employee and farmworker housing
- List of road and bridge projects for FY 2022-23
- $70,911 budget increase for Public Works and Planning positions
- Ordinance regarding organics disposal reduction
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items including fee amendments and contract extensions. Key discussions include allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for affordable homes in Riverdale and groundwater wells in Tranquillity and Malaga. The meeting also includes various proclamations.
- $540,000 ARPA grant to Habitat for Humanity Fresno for Riverdale affordable homes
- $1,100,000 ARPA grant for a groundwater well in Tranquillity
- $1,850,000 ARPA grant for a groundwater well in Malaga
- First hearing to increase County Counsel legal fees to $159 per hour
- Extension of Hinds Hospice agreement for the Suicide Survivors Program ($1,837,864)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing regarding an ordinance to authorize the future sale of landfill gas as renewable energy at the American Avenue Disposal Site. The meeting also includes discussions on Community Development Block Grant programs and a permit for a new gas station at West Olive Avenue.
- Public hearing for landfill gas sale ordinance at American Avenue Disposal Site
- Conditional Use Permit No. 3636 for a gas station and mini-market at 3375 W. Olive Avenue
- Amendment to Youth Leadership Institute agreement, increasing total to $6,246,760
- Retroactive agreement with Fresno Center for Holistic Cultural Education Wellness Center up to $3,900,255
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant program updates
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several department appointments and salary resolutions. The meeting also includes discussions on various grant agreements and the allocation of ARCA funds to local fire districts.
- $2,000,000 ARPA fund agreement for Fresno County Fire Protection District
- $1,204,165 grant agreement for the Public Defense Pilot Program
- $332,804 budget increase for Public Defender positions
- $1,085,668 ARPA fund agreement for North Central Fire Protection District
- Negotiations regarding the UMC Campus property
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review the mid-year budget report and adopt 2022 homelessness priorities. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation regulations and ARPA funding for the National Garlic Festival.
- Probation Department agreement with Superior Court of California not to exceed $8,320,404
- Budget resolution increasing Probation Org 3430 appropriations by $883,177
- Conditional Use Permit for a micro-brewery and tasting room at 5054 N. Academy Avenue
- Adoption of water conservation stages for various County Service Areas and Waterworks Districts
- Resolution urging increased domestic oil production to replace Russian imports
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider an appeal regarding a denied permit for a commercial center at W. Belmont and N. Cornelia Avenues. The agenda also includes the adoption of a groundwater sustainability plan and various county contracts. Additionally, the Board will review budget increases for election services and law enforcement programs.
- Appeal of permit denial for a convenience store and gas station at W. Belmont and N. Cornelia Avenues
- Agreement with BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. for digital record hosting up to $650,000
- Budget increase of $160,000 for County Clerk - Scheduled Elections
- Federal reimbursement funds for voting systems totaling $1,001,535
- Fentanyl Awareness Campaign contract with OUTFRONT Media Inc. up to $156,170
Board of Supervisors
The Board is reviewing several service contracts and budget amendments across various departments. This includes discussions on dispatching services, inmate housing, and speed limit ordinances. The meeting also features a presentation regarding foster care.
- Revenue Agreement with City of Mendota for dispatching services up to $961,480
- Budget reduction of $4,910,336 for Behavioral Health psychiatric services
- Mechanical contracting agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. up to $2,000,000
- Retroactive revenue agreement with City of Fresno for inmate housing up to $1,161,200
- First hearing on amending the County's Speed Limits Ordinance
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several grant agreements and personnel changes. Items include continuing emergency statuses for drought and the Creek Fire. The agenda also includes discussions on housing programs and public health appointments.
- $1,596,691 agreement with City of Fresno to assign police officers and an analyst to the Adult Compliance Team
- YPFG Grant applications totaling $1,152,571 for youth programs and facilities
- Participation in the 'No Place Like Home Program - Round Four' for supportive housing projects
- $663,294 grant agreement with the State of California for emergency management
- Sole source agreement with Central Valley Health Information Exchange and Manifest MedEx for patient data transmission