Fresno County public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fresno and determine that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Approve and authorize Chairman to execute Memorandum of Understanding with City of Fresno
- Determine action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act
- Direct staff to file Notice of Exemption with Fresno County Clerk
The Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Fresno and the City of Fresno, and determined the action was exempt from CEQA. The vote was 4-1, with Supervisor Magsig dissenting. Public presentations were held and received, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved MOU with City of Fresno (4-1)
- Determined CEQA exemption for MOU action
- Held public presentations
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will conduct a public protest hearing on a proposal to raise water service fees for Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High). After the hearing, the Board will decide whether to adopt a resolution authorizing the fee increase effective Jan. 1, 2025, or to abandon the proposal if a majority protest is found. Additional items include administrative policy updates, salary adjustments, and several ordinance amendments.
- Public protest hearing on water service fee increase for District 37 (Mile High)
- Administrative Policy 48.1 on naming rights for county facilities – first hearing
- Amendment to Salary Resolution adding positions and a 5% salary increase for an analyst
- Ordinance to expand definition of “public utility facility” to include power storage equipment
- Adoption of General Plan amendment allowing up to 23 dwelling units per acre in multiple community plans
The Board of Supervisors approved a water service fee increase for Fresno County Waterworks District 37 (Mile High), effective January 1, 2025, after finding no majority protest. They also approved a General Plan amendment and rezoning for 13 parcels to allow higher-density housing, adopted a noise control ordinance, and continued a memorandum of understanding with the City of Fresno to a special meeting on December 20, 2024.
- Approved water service fee increase for Waterworks District 37 (Mile High) (5-0)
- Approved General Plan Amendment No. 577 and rezoning of 13 parcels to R-3 (5-0)
- Adopted noise control ordinance amendments (Ordinance No. 24-021) (5-0)
- Continued MOU with City of Fresno to special meeting Dec 20 (5-0)
- Approved naming rights policy for county facilities (5-0)
- Approved $20,000 outreach to Yosemite Sequoia Council (5-0)
- Approved $15,000 and $5,000 outreach to Sheriff's Memorial and Light House (5-0)
- Approved $1.48M Axon digital evidence management agreement (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The board will hold first hearings on noise control and fee changes, consider a $394M jail medical contract, a $1.2M voting system deal, a $9M fire services agreement, a change to Mello-Roos policy, and a $37.45M library contract. They will also receive a state legislative report and make appointments.
- Approve Amendment XII with California Forensic Medical Group for jail medical/behavioral health services, total not to exceed $394,375,054
- Approve retroactive agreement with Dominion Voting Systems for software, maintenance, and support, total not to exceed $1,206,781
- Approve supplemental fire services agreement with Fresno County Fire Protection District, total not to exceed $9,000,000
- Consider changing policy to allow Mello-Roos bond financing for private residential development in unincorporated areas
- Award contract for Clovis Regional and Reedley Libraries to Harris Construction Co. for $37,450,000
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a major amendment to the jail medical and behavioral health care services agreement with California Forensic Medical Group, extending the term to June 30, 2029 and increasing the maximum by $204,178,155 to a total of $394,375,054. The board also approved a $37.45 million contract for the Clovis Regional and Reedley Libraries, a $9 million supplemental fire services agreement, and a $1.2 million voting system support agreement with Dominion Voting Systems. A proposal to resume Mello-Roos public bond financing for private development projects was considered but the board voted to keep the existing policy status quo.
- Approved Amendment XII to jail medical services agreement with CFMG, increasing max by $204,178,155 to $394,375,054 (5-0)
- Awarded Contract 24-DB-02 for Clovis Regional and Reedley Libraries to Harris Construction Co., Inc. for $37,450,000 (3-0, 2 recused)
- Approved Supplemental Fire Services Agreement with Fresno County Fire Protection District, total not to exceed $9,000,000 (5-0)
- Approved Dominion Voting Systems agreement for software licenses and support, total not to exceed $1,206,781 (4-1)
- Kept policy for public financing of private development projects status quo (5-0)
- Approved Salary Resolution adding Director of General Services and retitling Director of Internal Services/CIO to Director of IT/CIO (5-0)
- Approved first hearing for Noise Control Ordinance amendment, setting second hearing for December 17, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved first hearing for Environmental Health fee amendments, setting second hearing for December 17, 2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider a $67 million grant for behavioral health services and a contract for a battery energy storage facility. The board will also approve a $4.69 million contract for an Elkhorn Recharge Facility and retroactively approve a $458,511 forensic DNA grant for the Sheriff's Office.
- Authorize $67,000,000 Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant
- Authorize $4,694,440.77 Elkhorn Recharge Facility contract
- Retroactively approve $458,511 forensic DNA grant
- Consider partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract for battery storage
- Approve $40,531,492 amendment for Mental Health Systems, Inc. services
The Board of Supervisors approved the $4,694,440.77 contract for the Elkhorn Recharge Facility to G&J Heavy Haul, rejecting a bid protest from Wood Bros., Inc. They also approved a partial cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for a battery storage facility, subject to a $1,978,000 fee. The consent agenda was approved with the exception of item 25, which was pulled for a separate vote.
- Approved $4,694,440.77 contract for Elkhorn Recharge Facility to G&J Heavy Haul (5-0)
- Rejected bid protest from Wood Bros., Inc. (5-0)
- Approved partial cancellation of Williamson Act Contract No. 2068 for battery storage (5-0)
- Approved $1,978,000 cancellation fee for Williamson Act contract (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 20-65 except item 25 (5-0)
- Approved item 25, adjourn in memory of Doug Vagim (5-0)
- Approved appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
- Approved amendments to behavioral health agreements (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public protest hearing for a 25-year gas pipeline franchise and approve a $342,005 contract for emergency shelter services. The agenda also includes routine consent items, fee changes, and a zoning rezone.
- Hear public protest for Toro Energy landfill gas pipeline franchise
- Approve $342,005 contract with Poverello House for emergency shelter
- Amend fee ordinance for Sheriff and Probation services
- Hear first reading on ordinance to add Graffiti Abatement chapter
- Rezone 2.15-acre site to C-M(c) zone on E. Central Avenue
The Board of Supervisors approved a 16-lot rural residential development at 12760 and 12762 N. Friant Road, overturning the Planning Commission's technical denial. The approval includes a General Plan amendment, rezoning from agricultural to rural residential, a tentative tract map, and variances for road width and curve radius. Supervisor Quintero recused himself, and the vote was 4-0. The Board also approved a $342,005 agreement with Poverello House for triage emergency shelter services and advanced several ordinances, including vacant structures and graffiti abatement.
- Approved 16-lot rural residential development at Friant Road (4-0, Quintero recused)
- Approved $342,005 agreement with Poverello House for triage shelter services (5-0)
- Set second hearing for vacant structures ordinance (5-0)
- Set second hearing for graffiti abatement ordinance (5-0)
- Approved Sheriff's office position changes and $162,715 budget increase (5-0)
- Approved $2,753,499 contract for ECC Educational Building to GC Builders (5-0)
- Approved $8,000,000 aircraft maintenance contract with Advanced Helicopter Services (5-0)
- Approved $1,000,000 medical waste transport contract with MediWaste Disposal (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will decide whether to award a $37 million design-build contract for the Clovis Regional and Reedley Libraries and adopt the 2024 Regional Active Transportation Plan to maintain state funding eligibility. The board will also consider proclamations, appointments, and consent agenda items including traffic safety grants and budget adjustments.
- Award $37M design-build contract for Clovis Regional ($24M) and Reedley ($13M) Libraries to a shortlisted proposer
- Adopt 2024 Regional Active Transportation Plan to remain eligible for state funding
- Approve $813,432 traffic safety grant for impaired driver prosecution program
- Approve $15,000 budget increase for Christmas Tree Lane law enforcement coverage
- Consider resolution repealing traffic calming policy and implementing a two-year pilot program
The Board of Supervisors approved a $37 million design-build plan for the Clovis Regional and Reedley libraries, directing that neither project be delayed for the other and that Highway City be the next new library location. The board also adopted a policy for resolving temporary encampments, denied a liquor license request, and approved the consent agenda with several items pulled or deferred.
- Approved design-build plan for Clovis Regional and Reedley libraries ($37M) (3-0, 2 recused)
- Adopted Resolution 24-346 establishing policy for resolving temporary encampments (5-0)
- Denied request for alcoholic beverage license at 4706 E. Shields Avenue (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with items 34 and 36 pulled for separate vote, item 40 deleted (5-0)
- Approved 2024 Regional Active Transportation Plan (Resolution 24-347) (5-0)
- Approved $800 sponsorship for Sheriff's Memorial Foundation (5-0)
- Approved $15,000 budget increase for Christmas Tree Lane traffic control (5-0)
- Approved $342,226 increase to audit services agreement (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold first hearings to add ordinances regarding vacant structures and graffiti abatement. The body is also reviewing transportation grants and a specific zoning change for a parcel on South Chestnut Avenue.
- First hearing to add Chapter 15.90 'Vacant Structures and Buildings' and Chapter 10.31 'Graffiti Abatement' to the Ordinance Code
- Proposed rezone of 3035 S. Chestnut Avenue from AL-20 to M-1 (c) Light Manufacturing
- Grant agreements for Western Fresno County Climate Adaptation Plan ($1,694,341) and Safe Routes to School Action Plan ($451,824)
- Grant application for school assessment study via California Office of Traffic Safety ($223,082)
- Resolution establishing FY 2024-25 tax rates and levying taxes on the secured roll at a countywide rate of 1%
The Board of Supervisors approved a rezone of a one-acre parcel at 3035 S. Chestnut Avenue from AL-20 to M-1 (c) Light Manufacturing, along with a variance for a reduced side yard setback and site plan review, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The approval includes a condition requiring the applicant to indemnify the County for legal costs. The Board also directed revisions to proposed ordinances on vacant structures and graffiti abatement, returning them for a new first reading on October 22, 2024.
- Approved rezone of 3035 S. Chestnut Ave from AL-20 to M-1 (c) with conditions (5-0)
- Approved variance for 5-foot side yard setback (5-0)
- Approved site plan review for proposed development (5-0)
- Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Amendment Application No. 3852 (5-0)
- Directed revisions to vacant structures ordinance, return for new first reading Oct 22 (5-0)
- Directed revisions to graffiti abatement ordinance, return for new first reading Oct 22 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda except items 24 and 36, which were deleted (5-0)
- Approved letter of intent for scenic highway status for SR 180 segment (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board is conducting public hearings to review recommended budgets for various county departments and funds. The meeting concludes with the adoption of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
- Review of General Fund budgets for departments including Sheriff-Coroner, Public Health, and Social Services
- Review of Capital Projects Fund including West Annex Jail and Animal Control Facility
- Review of Enterprise Funds for Disposal Sites and Special Districts Administration
- Adoption of the Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Total Recommended Budget requirements of $5,212,283,432, excluding special districts
The Board of Supervisors closed the FY 2024-25 budget hearings and unanimously adopted the final budget, totaling $5,212,283,432 in recommended requirements (excluding special districts), via Resolution No. 24-318. The board also directed staff to return by November to transfer $7,500 from District 2's budget to the Sheriff's office for Christmas Tree Lane security, with District 1 offering to share the cost. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural budget presentations and public comment.
- Adopted FY 2024-25 final budget of $5,212,283,432 (5-0, Resolution 24-318)
- Directed staff to transfer $7,500 from District 2 budget to Sheriff for Christmas Tree Lane security, with District 1 offering to share cost
- Closed FY 2024-25 budget hearings after receiving public testimony
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule, a ballot printing contract worth up to $8 million, and a behavioral health grant application for up to $13.1 million. The meeting also includes proclamations for Recovery Month and Suicide Prevention Month.
- Approve 2025 regular meeting schedule
- Authorize $8,000,000 ballot printing contract
- Authorize $13,125,000 behavioral health grant application
- Authorize $6,393,186 RH Community Builders agreement
- Authorize $574,837 mental health services evaluation agreement
The Board of Supervisors approved the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Management Areas A and B, with a correction to submit it to the California State Water Resources Control Board. A road preservation contract was continued to a date uncertain. The board also approved a partial cancellation of a Williamson Act contract for a 2.49-acre homesite, and several proclamations and consent agenda items.
- Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Areas A and B, corrected to submit to State Water Resources Control Board (5-0)
- Continued Contract 24-06-M Road Preservation Treatments to a date uncertain (5-0)
- Approved partial cancellation of Williamson Act Contract No. 52 for 2.49-acre homesite (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda with exception of item 23 (5-0)
- Adopted resolution for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 52 (5-0)
- Approved $8M ballot printing agreement with ProVoteSolutions (5-0)
- Approved $13.125M grant application for Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial program (5-0)
- Approved $39.36M master agreement for Enhanced Intensive Services Foster Care (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider several routine and substantive items, including a general plan amendment and rezoning for a 20-acre parcel near Auberry Road, a contract for bridge replacements, and a vote on dissolving a county service area zone. The board will also hear committee reports, appoint commission members, and recognize retirements and community achievements.
- General Plan Amendment No. 574 rezoning 20-acre parcel from Agriculture to Rural Residential (west side of Auberry Road, APN: 300-320-19S)
- Contract 24-07-C for East Reedley Bridge Replacements, awarding $3,518,357 to Cal Valley Construction if DBE requirements met, otherwise $5,144,780 to American Paving Company
- Vote on dissolving Zone AI of County Service Area No. 35 after public protest hearing
- Adopt ordinance adding Chapter 10.70 to prohibit unlawful camping and obstruction of public rights-of-way
- Approve $2,250 community outreach expenditure for 25th Annual CASA Crab Feed Fundraiser
The Board of Supervisors approved a $3.5 million contract for the East Reedley Bridge Replacements project, awarded to the lowest bidder, Cal Valley Construction, Inc. They also adopted an ordinance prohibiting unlawful camping and obstruction of public rights of way, and approved a general plan amendment and rezoning for a 20-acre parcel near Auberry Road. The board dissolved Zone AI of County Service Area No. 35, transferring road maintenance responsibility to the Round Mountain Estates Homeowner's Association.
- Approved $3,518,357 contract to Cal Valley Construction for East Reedley Bridge Replacements (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 24-013 adding Chapter 10.70 'Unlawful Camping and Obstruction of Public Rights of Way' (5-0)
- Approved General Plan Amendment No. 574 and rezoning of 20-acre parcel from AE-20 to AL-20 (5-0)
- Dissolved Zone AI of County Service Area No. 35; Round Mountain Estates HOA to maintain roads (5-0)
- Approved $7,841,939 lease for Library space at 6074 N. First Street (5-0)
- Approved $1,791,168 agreement with Thales DIS USA for AFIS maintenance (5-0)
- Approved $1,503,437 amendment for Crisis Care Mobile Units grant (5-0)
- Approved $9,492,967 Measure C Extension Local Transportation Program funds claim (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a first hearing on an ordinance to prohibit unlawful camping and obstruction of public rights of way. The body is also reviewing appeals for residential variances and a proposal for a 200-unit residential complex near Friant.
- First hearing to amend Ordinance Code Title 10 to add Chapter 10.70 regarding unlawful camping
- Proposed 200-unit multiple-family residential complex on a 23-acre site on Marina Drive
- Appeal of Variance No. 4165 for a residential addition at 44452 Dalton Avenue
- Appeal of Variance No. 4164 to create a 1.4-acre and 18.6-acre parcel at 6532 S. Maple Avenue
- Withdrawal of $11,922,838 in grant and loan funding for Libre Commons supportive housing
The Board approved a general plan amendment and zoning change to allow a 200-unit multiple-family residential complex near Friant. It also conducted the first hearing for a new ordinance regarding unlawful camping and obstruction of public rights of way. Additionally, the Board conditionally maintained support for the Libre Commons supportive housing grant application.
- Approved 200-unit residential complex via General Plan Amendment No. 561 and Ordinance No. R-500-3847 (5-0)
- Held first hearing to add Chapter 10.70 'Unlawful Camping and Obstruction of Public Rights of Way' to County Ordinance Code (5-0)
- Required Libre Commons project to demonstrate full funding by Jan 1, 2025, or withdraw grant support (4-1)
- Denied appeal and upheld Variance No. 4165 for residential setbacks and height at 44452 Dalton Avenue (5-0)
- Upheld appeal and approved Variance Application No. 4164 to create two parcels at 6532 S. Maple Avenue (5-0)
- Approved $1.3M retroactive fire protection agreement with CAL FIRE for four stations (5-0)
- Approved $2.6M retroactive cashier software agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (5-0)
- Dissolved the County of Fresno’s Agricultural Land Conservation Committee (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider several land use items, including a trucking operation appeal and two petitions for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contracts. The meeting also includes various consent agenda items regarding departmental agreements and proclamations.
- Appeal for a trucking operation on S. Brawley Avenue
- Petition to remove 2.00 acres from Williamson Act Contract near Sanger
- Petition to remove 37.29 acres from Williamson Act Program near Clovis
- Law enforcement services agreement with Central Unified School District up to $1,311,120
- Decedent removal services agreement with Reyna Enterprises up to $7,500,000
The Board approved two petitions to remove land from the Williamson Act agricultural program for residential use. It also authorized a $15 million budget increase for vehicle and equipment replacement. Additionally, the Board voted to initiate litigation against a property owner for commercial event center violations.
- Approved partial cancellation of Williamson Act Contract No. 5834 for 2 acres (5-0)
- Approved partial cancellation of Williamson Act Contract No. 4826 for 37.29 acres (3-0, 2 recused)
- Approved $15,008,525 budget increase for fleet vehicle and equipment replacement (5-0)
- Authorized litigation against Samuel Cobian-Gomez for event center violations (5-0)
- Denied appeal regarding trucking operation at 1594 S. Brawley Avenue (5-0)
- Approved $1.3M law enforcement services contract for Central High School West (5-0)
- Approved $14.7M contract with Turning Point of Central California for transitional housing (5-0)
- Rejected $2.69M water infrastructure bid due to insufficient funding (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will meet for a special meeting to address administrative items. The primary action involves adopting a resolution to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency caused by the 2024 Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire.
- Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to the 2024 Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire
At a special meeting on June 28, 2024, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 24-241, proclaiming and ratifying a local emergency resulting from the 2024 Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire. The motion was made by Vice Chairman Mendes, seconded by Supervisor Quintero, and carried 5-0. The public presentations portion of the meeting was held with no action recorded, and the meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.
- Adopted Resolution No. 24-241 proclaiming and ratifying a local emergency for the 2024 Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire (5-0)
- Held public presentations with no action recorded
- Adjourned the special meeting (5-0)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a $27.8 million road and bridge project list for FY 2024-25. Other items include a public hearing on federal community development and housing grants, as well as an appeal regarding a high intensity park proposal.
- $27,886,662 for road and bridge projects via the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for a 3.3-acre high intensity park on W. Shields Avenue
- Public hearing for the 2024-25 Annual Action Plan regarding federal community development and housing grants
- Petition to rescind the County's sale of tax-defaulted property APN 511-240-15S
- Approval of a recommended budget for the period starting July 1, 2024
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted the recommended budget for the period starting July 1, 2024, and approved an expenditure plan for federal housing and community development grants. The Board also granted an appeal for a conditional use permit allowing special outdoor events at a rural property with specific conditions and delayed a youth housing agreement with Tulare County to July 9, 2024.
- Adopted FY 2024-25 recommended budget (5-238)
- Denied petition by Angrez Singh Gill to rescind tax-defaulted property sale (5-0)
- Granted appeal for Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3751 with added conditions (4-0, Quintero recused)
- Approved 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for federal housing and community development grants (5-0)
- Delayed Tulare County youth housing agreement to July 9, 2024 (4-1, Mendes no)
- Approved Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation list of road and bridge projects for $27,886,662 (5-239)
- Approved various consent agenda items, agreements, and budget transfers
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will hold first hearings on proposed fee increases for county legal, general services, and information technology departments. These changes would adjust charges billed to internal divisions, contractors, and the public for services such as legal representation, fleet maintenance, parking, and IT support. Second hearings are set for June 18 and July 9 before any rates take effect. The board will also vote on new ordinances addressing illegal dumping and nuisance vehicle impoundment, alongside several law enforcement contracts and grant amendments.
- First hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees for County Counsel, General Services, and IT Services, setting new hourly rates up to $169 per attorney and updating charges for parking, fleet labor, and database hosting
- Vote on ordinances adding Chapter 11.46 to authorize seizure and impoundment of nuisance vehicles and amending the illegal dumping ordinance (Chapter 8.22)
- Approve a retroactive revenue agreement with Fresno City College for law enforcement educational courses, estimated at $796,148 through April 2029
- Authorize an escrow agreement securing $150,000 in financial backing for an indemnification and defense agreement related to Conditional Use Permit No. 3709 for Stamoules, Inc. and OPA Pistachios, LLC
- Adopt a budget resolution increasing FY 2023-24 appropriations for Sheriff Organization 3111 by $1,240,000
The Board of Supervisors authorized legal action against Sunset Acres, LLC and Gurpreet K. Khosa for operating a commercial event center without required land use entitlements. The Board also approved several fee schedule amendments and awarded a $998,328 water meter replacement contract.
- Authorized litigation against Sunset Acres, LLC and Gurpreet K. Khosa for zoning violations (5-0)
- Approved $998,328 water meter replacement contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $1.9M ARPA expenditure plan amendment for water meter replacements (5-0)
- Approved $150,000 indemnification and escrow agreement with Stamoules, Inc. and OPA Pistachios, LLC (5-0)
- Approved $3M archival digitizing services agreement with MetaSource, LLC (5-0)
- Approved $2.02M VMware subscription licensing agreement with Sable Computer Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $1.9M total for Rapid Rehousing services with RH Community Builders (5-0)
- Approved first hearings to amend Master Schedule of Fees for County Counsel, General Services, and IT (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider amendments to the American Rescue Plan expenditure plan, including moving $5,376,527 to pandemic-responsive programs. They will also hold first hearings on ordinances regarding illegal dumping and nuisance vehicle impoundment. Additionally, the Sheriff will provide a report regarding ICE access to the county jail.
- Reallocation of $5,376,527 in ARPA funds to pandemic-responsive programs
- Contract with Journal Technologies, Inc. for case management software up to $1,618,509
- Partial cancellation of Williamson Act Contract No. 2808 for a residential homesite near Sanger
- First hearing on amendments to the Illegal Dumping Ordinance
- Distribution of $615,120.98 in excess proceeds from tax-defaulted properties
The Board of Supervisors approved several agreements for emergency shelter triage and rapid rehousing services. They also advanced ordinances to address illegal dumping and nuisance vehicles, and approved a partial cancellation of a Williamson Act agricultural contract.
- Approved multiple homeless service contracts including Turning Point of Central California ($6.2M) and WestCare, California, Inc. ($3.4M and $2.5M) (5-0)
- Approved partial cancellation of Williamson Act Contract No. 2808 for a 2.21-acre residential homesite subject to a $31,250 fee (5-0)
- Approved first hearings to amend ordinances regarding illegal dumping and seizure of nuisance vehicles (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24-192 in support of The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act (5-0)
- Approved $1.6M case management software agreement with Journal Technologies, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $209.2M compensation increase for California Department of Health Care Services agreement (5-0)
- Declared property at 29595 W. Latta Ave surplus for sale at a minimum of $10,000 (5-0)
- Approved $1.25M and $500k traffic signal and lighting maintenance contracts (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review a presentation on current and proposed county facility capital projects. The agenda includes several contract amendments for the Sheriff's Department, Behavioral Health, and Public Works.
- Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for maintenance at Sheriff-Coronor facilities up to $2,988,900
- Amendment to Penlink Ltd. software agreement increasing compensation by $61,069 to a total of $385,713
- Master Agreement amendment for Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, LLC up to $58,000,000
- Contract award to Dave Christian Construction Co., Inc. for Biola Community Sidewalk Improvements for $1,533,651.51
- Amendment to DLR Group, Inc. for West Annex Jail architectural services increasing compensation by $70,800
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors met on May 7, 2024, and approved its agenda and a 27-item consent agenda by 5-0 votes. In closed session, the Board voted 5-0 to authorize litigation against Plus Tranz, Inc. and related parties over an alleged unlawful commercial trucking operation and truck depot at 1270 S. Temperance Avenue, and against BTL, Inc. and Baljieet Singh over a similar alleged operation at 1904 N. Chateau Fresno Avenue. The Board also received a presentation on county facility capital projects, with staff to return in October with a status update, and approved several proclamations, appointments, and contracts. Other closed-session items on litigation exposure, labor negotiations, and the former UMC Campus produced no reportable action.
- Authorized initiation of litigation against Plus Tranz, Inc., Mike Ball, Ashok Wahdwa, Neelam Wahdwa, Swaran Ball, and Manjit Ball over alleged unlawful commercial trucking operation and truck depot at 1270 S. Temperance Avenue (5-0)
- Authorized initiation of litigation against BTL, Inc. and Baljieet Singh over alleged unlawful commercial trucking operation and truck depot at 1904 N. Chateau Fresno Avenue (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 18-44 as recommended (5-0)
- Approved agenda as recommended (5-0)
- Received presentation on county facility capital projects; staff to return in October with status update
- Approved appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions, including Planning Commission reappointment of James Quist and appointment of Brian Whelan (5-0)
- Approved $3,879,114 contract to Agee Construction Corporation for Jensen Avenue Overlay and Shoulder Improvements (5-0)
- Approved $1,533,651.51 contract to Dave Christian Construction Co., Inc. for Biola Community Sidewalk Improvements (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a law enforcement services agreement with Washington Unified School District and several land use appeals. Other items include salary adjustments for county employees and an emergency proclamation regarding pesticide use on tomato crops.
- Law enforcement services contract with Washington Unified School District up to $1,598,036
- Emergency proclamation for neonicotinoid pesticide use on tomato crops
- Salary step additions and a 3% salary adjustment for various county classifications
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for a high intensity park at 6338 W. Shields Avenue
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for parcel creation at 2250 S. Temperance Avenue
The Board approved a contract for the Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services at two Washington Unified School District sites. Other key actions included approving a $550,000 property purchase for the library and granting a zoning variance for parcel creation.
- Approved $1,598,036 law enforcement services contract for Washington Unified School District (5-0)
- Approved $550,000 purchase of property at 3002 North Cedar Avenue (5-0)
- Granted appeal and approved Variance Application No. 4157 for parcel creation at 2250 S. Temperance Avenue (5-0)
- Confirmed appointment of Sally Gomez as County Librarian (5-0)
- Ratified local emergency for use of neonicotinoid pesticides on tomato crops (5-0)
- Approved 3% salary adjustment and sixth salary step for various management classifications (5-0)
- Authorized cross-complaint against Mahil Land, LLC in Vincent Andrade v. County of Fresno (5-0)
- Continued appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 3751 for a high intensity park to a date uncertain (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will review election results from the March 5 primary and conduct hearings regarding ordinance amendments for fees and angle parking. Additional business includes receiving a behavioral health report and discussing regional transportation options.
- Certification of the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election results
- First hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance
- First hearing to amend Fresno County Ordinance Code regarding Angle Parking Loading Zones
- Presentation on Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Highway 41 route
- Legal services agreement with Downey Brand, LLP for the Friant Ranch Project not to exceed $150,000
The Board approved several high-value contracts, including $3.2M for road improvements and $1.8M for affordable housing. They also certified the March 2024 primary election results and appointed members to various county commissions.
- Approved $3.28M contract to Emmett Valley Construction for Adams Avenue improvements (5-0)
- Approved $1.82M loan for 11 units in the Willow Grove affordable housing project (5-0)
- Approved $930,221 contract to Shaver Lake Construction for sludge hauling and disposal (5-0)
- Certified March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election results (5-0)
- Approved $10.5M agreement with Kings View for crisis intervention services (5-0)
- Approved $7.7M agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems for HVAC maintenance (5-0)
- Approved $3.45M retroactive agreement with Teledata Services Company for cabling (5-0)
- Appointed David Borchardt to the Planning Commission (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is considering a master agreement for a surface water treatment plant in the Millerton Specific Plan Area. Other items include a public hearing on the Local Homelessness Action plan and updates regarding the mid-year budget report.
- Master Agreement for Millerton Specific Plan Area Surface Water Treatment Plant, estimated cost $2,000,000
- Public hearing for the Local Homelessness Action plan
- Community outreach expenditure of $6,000 for Fresno Police & Neighborhood Watch signs
- Increase in County employer matching contributions for 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- Resolution to continue local emergency status for winter storms and tree mortality
The Board approved a $7.3M contract for the American Avenue Disposal Site and adopted the Local Homelessness Action Plan. Several budget increases for behavioral health and sheriff services were approved, and a $3.9M software licensing agreement with Oracle America, Inc. was authorized.
- Approved $7,357,089 contract for American Avenue Disposal Site Phase III (5-0)
- Approved Local Homelessness Action Plan and grant applications (5-0)
- Approved $3,978,000 PeopleSoft licensing agreement with Oracle America, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $2,529,711 contract for Fowler and Olive Avenue intersection improvements (5-0)
- Approved $4,500,000 sewage sludge pumping contract with Central State Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $6,000 for neighborhood watch signs in County Islands (5-0)
- Approved various behavioral health budget increases totaling over $42M (5-0)
- Approved $720,000 and other smaller budget increases for Sheriff-Coroner (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will review water conservation stages for various service areas and water districts. They will also consider appeals regarding a wireless telecommunication facility in Laton and a pistachio processing facility near Firebaugh.
- Public hearing on Annual Water Conservation Report and adoption of conservation stages
- Appeal of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3769 for a wireless tower at 6345 Nares Avenue
- Appeal of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit No. 3709 for the Stamoules Pistachio Processing Facility
- Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program application with the City of Fresno ($23,663,194)
- Legal services agreement with Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP for bond counsel (up to $75,000)
The Board denied appeals to uphold the approval of a pistachio processing facility and a wireless telecommunication tower. Other actions included establishing water conservation stages for 2024-2025 and approving a land exchange with the City of Clovis for a new regional library.
- Denied appeal and upheld approval of 80-foot wireless tower at E. Nares Ave and S. Pico Ave (4-1)
- Denied appeal and upheld approval of Stamoules Pistachio Processing Facility (5-0)
- Adopted water conservation stages and regulations for April 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 (5-0)
- Approved land exchange with City of Clovis for new Clovis Regional Library construction (5-0)
- Approved $381,814 contract with AJ Excavation Inc. for fence replacement (5-0)
- Approved $5M retroactive agreement with Sound Contracting, Inc. for audiovisual services (5-0)
- Approved $23.6M grant application for Organized Retail Theft Prevention (5-0)
- Reappointed Ronald Glen Ramsey to Coalinga-Huron Mosquito Abatement District (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider a comprehensive update to the Fresno County General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Other items include a tax sharing agreement with the City of Fresno for a residential subdivision and amendments regarding In-Home Supportive Services compensation.
- Tax Sharing Agreement with City of Fresno for Bullard-Maroa No. 3 Reorganization
- Ordinance to allow In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee members to receive compensation
- Fresno County General Plan Review and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update
- Rezoning of a 481-acre area near the City of Fresno boundary
- San Joaquin Valley Water Infrastructure Authority membership dues of $3,111
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive update to the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, including a 481-acre rezoning from Exclusive Agricultural to Limited Agricultural near Friant Road and Willow Avenue. The Board also approved a tax sharing agreement with the City of Fresno for the Bullard-Maroa No. 3 reorganization and advanced an ordinance to compensate In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee members. All votes were 5-0, and the Board approved the consent agenda (items 14-38) without discussion.
- Approved General Plan Amendment No. 529 and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update (5-0)
- Approved rezoning 481 acres from AE to AL near Friant Road/Willow Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Standalone Tax Sharing Agreement with City of Fresno for Bullard-Maroa No. 3 (5-0)
- Advanced ordinance to compensate IHSS Advisory Committee members; second hearing set for March 5, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 14-38, including $18M for 200 W. Pontiac Way building improvements (5-0)
- Approved $2M Less Restrictive Programs Grant from California OYCR for Probation (5-0)
- Approved $23.6M Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant application with City of Fresno (5-0)
- Reappointed Tiffany Mangum to Fresno Arts Council and Alisha Morgan to Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is considering several items including a military equipment use policy and drone purchases for the Sheriff's Office. Other business includes social services staffing changes, an alcoholic beverage license request in Prather, and emergency status continuations.
- Proposed ordinance amendment regarding military equipment use policy
- $126,303 budget increase for Sheriff’s Office drone purchases
- Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 application for 29636 Auberry Road, Prather
- Addition of twenty-one Job Specialist positions to Department of Social Services
- $400,000 increase for Calwa Community Pool capital improvements
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on military equipment use and a $126,303 budget increase for sheriff drones. They also approved a $400,000 increase for Calwa Community Pool improvements, awarded multiple job order contracts, and approved various appointments and agreements. All votes were unanimous except one item where Supervisor Brandau recused himself.
- Approved military equipment use resolution and $126,303 for sheriff drones (5-0)
- Approved $400,000 increase for Calwa Community Pool project, total not to exceed $675,000 (5-0)
- Approved federal legislative platform with addition opposing regulations delaying Highway 99 expansion (5-0)
- Approved alcohol license determination for 29636 Auberry Road, Prather (5-0)
- Approved appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
- Approved assignment of waste agreements to Mid Valley Disposal (4-0, Brandau recused)
- Awarded multiple job order contracts totaling up to $5,797,725 each (5-0)
- Approved 21 new Social Services positions and 13 new Probation positions (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board will consider appeals regarding land use denials for a wireless tower and parcel splits near Selma. The agenda also includes reviews of YARTS funding and several departmental contracts.
- Contract with DFM Associates, Inc. for election system maintenance up to $913,460
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for a 100-foot wireless monopole at 1830 Elwood Rd
- Agreement with Best, Best & Krieger, LLP for General Plan and Zoning updates ($300,000)
- $100,000 budget increase for a specialty transportation van for the Sheriff’s Office
- Appeal of Planning Commission denial for parcel splitting at 11624 S. Fowler Avenue
The Board authorized several high-value service contracts, including a $6 million agreement for county copiers and $2.1 million for cybersecurity software. It also overturned a planning denial for a land variance but upheld the denial of a 100-foot wireless telecommunications tower.
- Approved $6M copier purchase and maintenance contract (5-0)
- Approved $2.1M CrowdStrike cybersecurity software agreement (5-0)
- Approved $913,460 Elections Information Management System contract (4-1)
- Denied appeal for 100-foot wireless tower at 1830 Elwood Rd (4-1)
- Approved variance for parcel creation at 11624 S. Fowler Avenue (5-0)
- Approved $3.07M NEOGOV employee management software agreement (5-0)
- Authorized $125,000 settlement regarding Reedley 'lab' property (5-0)
- Approved successor MOUs for SEIU Local 521 and Stationary Engineers Local 39 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will receive a presentation regarding the special vacancy election in Congressional District 20. The agenda also includes reviewing liquor license applications and approving several county service contracts.
- Presentation regarding the Special Vacancy Election in Congressional District 20
- Liquor license application for River Market at 21007 S. Fowler Avenue, Laton
- $2,000,000 contract for Coroner services
- $202,000 agreement with Central California Food Bank for food storage and distribution equipment
- $305,808 agreement for use of shooting range facilities at 7633 North Weber Avenue
The Board designated Supervisor Magsig as Chairman and Supervisor Mendes as Vice Chairman. Key actions included approving an $8.1M water facility contract and a $4.2M library improvement grant. The Board also authorized $2M for emergency repairs at the University Medical Center campus.
- Designated Supervisor Magsig as Chairman and Supervisor Mendes as Vice Chairman
- Approved $8,143,150 contract with Syblon Reid Contractors for CSA 30 & 32 well site improvements (5-0)
- Approved $4,195,847 grant for Central Library Improvements (5-0)
- Approved $2,000,000 for emergency flooding repairs at UMC Campus (4-1)
- Approved $1,000,000 loan to Cherry Crossing, L.P. for affordable housing in Sanger (5-0)
- Approved $305,808 license agreement for Sheriff's Office shooting range use (5-0)
- Approved $1,102,680 contract with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for landfill gas monitoring (5-0)
- Authorized injunction and $1,000 penalty in code enforcement case County of Fresno v. Faraz Gill (5-0)