Fresno County public meetings in 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on a 20-year power purchase agreement with Bloom Development, Inc. for fuel cell systems at the Sheriff Office Jail and Plaza Building. They will also hold hearings on ordinances regarding sex offender concentrations in transitional housing and the sale of kratom.

• Proposed 20-year Master Fuel Cell Power Purchase Agreement with Bloom Development, Inc.
• First hearing for Ordinance Chapter 10.80 regarding sex offender concentrations in single family transitional living facilities
• Second hearing to adopt Ordinance Chapter 10.72 prohibiting kratom sales to minors in unincorporated areas
• Extension of Interim Urgency Ordinance for Creek Fire disaster temporary housing through December 31, 2026
• Partial Williamson Act contract cancellations for residential use at E. American Avenue and 8420 E. Caruthers Avenue

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute a master fuel‑cell power purchase agreement and related system order agreements with Bloom Development, Inc., determining the contracts are in the County’s best interest and waiving competitive‑bidding requirements. The vote was 4‑0 with one supervisor recused. The Board also approved the agenda, consent agenda, several recognition resolutions, two ordinance hearings, and confirmed the appointment of the County Health Officer.

• Approved agenda (item 11 deleted) – vote 5‑0
• Approved consent agenda items 31‑91 with revision to item 48 – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑374 recognizing Neng Chu Vang – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑375 recognizing HR Department award – vote 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑376 recognizing November as Family Caregivers Month – vote 5‑0
• Approved first hearing and set second hearing for Jan 6 2026 on Chapter 10.80 ordinance – vote 5‑0
• Approved second hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 25‑031 regulating kratom – vote 5‑0
• Confirmed appointment of Dr. Trinidad Solis as County Health Officer – vote 5‑0

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance to regulate the sale of kratom products in unincorporated areas. The board will also hear appeals regarding a variance for a 1.27-acre parcel and a request to cancel an agricultural land conservation contract. Additionally, the board will receive a presentation on Measure C and homelessness programs.

• First hearing to amend ordinance regulating kratom sales
• Hearing on variance to create 1.27-acre parcel on E. Caruthers Avenue
• Hearing to cancel Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 2809
• Hearing to amend water service and billing procedures ordinance
• Authorize $1.215 million for Workers' Compensation Insurance Fraud Program

The Board voted unanimously to grant the appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Variance Application No. 4156, adopt the required Negative Declaration, make all statutory findings, and approve the variance with conditions. It also approved the creation of an Office of Housing and Homelessness within the County Administrative Office. Additional actions included approving the agenda, consent agenda, a Toys for Tots Marathon proclamation, and first hearings on Kratom regulation and Sheriff‑Coroner fee ordinances.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 23‑55 (5-0)
• Proclaimed Dec 5‑7, 2025 as Toys for Tots Marathon Weekend (5-0)
• Approved first hearing on Kratom ordinance with modifications (5-0)
• Approved first hearing on Sheriff‑Coroner fee ordinance (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Humero “Joe” Prado as Director of Public Health (5-0)
• Authorized creation of Office of Housing and Homelessness (5-0)
• Granted appeal and approved Variance Application No. 4156 with conditions (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss several fee ordinance amendments and salary resolutions. They are also deciding on a management role for the HUD Continuum of Care Program and various healthcare service contracts.

• Master Agreement for locum tenens psychiatric services not to exceed $60,000,000
• Amendment to Master Agreement No. 25-271 for inpatient psychiatric hospitals not to exceed $140,000,000
• Grant for 2025 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program in the amount of $1,350,000
• First hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees for Parks and Recreation and Probation
• Community outreach expenditure of $5,000 for the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation

The Board unanimously approved its agenda and consent agenda, and proclaimed Veterans Day and Sikh Heritage Month. It set the veteran fee to zero, authorized the county to serve as the HUD Continuum of Care management entity, and adopted salary adjustments for several elected officials. Finally, it approved a $1.35 million grant for the Sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 19‑45, except item 38 (5-0)
• Proclaimed November 11, 2025 as Veterans Day (5-0)
• Proclaimed November 2025 as Sikh Heritage Month (5-0)
• Approved revised Attachment “A” setting veteran fee to $0 (5-0)
• Authorized County to serve as Management Entity for the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care HUD program (5-0)
• Approved salary resolution amendments for Assessor‑Recorder, Auditor‑Controller, County Clerk, District Attorney, Sheriff, and Public Defender (5-0)
• Approved $1,350,000 grant for Sheriff’s ICAC task force (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will decide on an appeal for a freeway commercial travel center and a rezoning request for heavy industrial use. They will also hold a public hearing on forming an underground utility district on Minnewawa Avenue.

• Appeal of permit for interstate freeway commercial travel center on W. Dorris Avenue (SR 198)
• Proposed rezoning of parcels at S. Peach and E. North Avenues to Heavy Industrial (M-3(c))
• Public hearing to form Underground Utility District No. 74 on Minnewawa Avenue
• Grant application for Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program ($845,113)
• Proposed amendment to the Master Schedule of Fees for Gun Permits

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors denied an alcohol‑beverage license for Sola 1 LLC, upheld the Planning Commission's approval of Unclassified Conditional Use Permit 3761 for a freeway commercial travel center, and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration and rezoning for three parcels on South Peach and East North Avenues. The board also formed Underground Utility District No. 74 on Minnewawa Avenue and relaxed event‑day limits for the existing Conditional Use Permit 3751. All motions passed unanimously.

• Denied Sola 1 LLC off‑sale beer and wine license (5‑0)
• Denied appeal and upheld UCUP 3761, approving the freeway travel center with mitigation (5‑0)
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, rezoned three parcels, and approved CUP 3682 (5‑0)
• Formed Underground Utility District No. 74 on Minnewawa Avenue and authorized PG&E agreements (5‑0)
• Relaxed conditions for UCUP 3751, increasing event days to 20 and extending evening hours (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider a range of items, including routine consent agenda approvals and several proclamations. Major actions include authorizing up to $69,095,000 for three behavioral health grant applications, approving a $2,183,000 amendment for the Avalon Commons Phase I construction, and contracting $642,195 for a County Facilities Master Plan. The board will also fund a $3,500 community outreach program and dissolve a $3,000 petty‑cash fund.

• Authorize up to $69,095,000 for three Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program grant applications
• Approve Amendment I to Standard Agreement No. 23-208 for Avalon Commons Phase I, total not to exceed $2,183,000
• Approve agreement with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. for County Facilities Master Plan, total not to exceed $642,195
• Approve community outreach expenditure of $3,500 to support Beyond the Barracks
• Adopt resolution dissolving the Sheriff‑Coroner‑Public Administrator’s Fugitive Warrants/Extradition Emergency Travel Revolving Petty Cash Fund ($3,000)

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to dissolve a $3,000 sheriff‑coroner‑public administrator petty‑cash fund. The board also adopted an emergency status for extreme tree mortality, approved several board and committee appointments, and named Chairman Mendes and Supervisor Magsig to the California State Association of Counties board.

• Approved dissolution of $3,000 Fugitive Warrants/Extradition petty‑cash fund (5‑0)
• Adopted emergency status for tree mortality and requested governor support (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Samira Maldonado to the Behavioral Health Board (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Mary Lally‑Dealba to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Pablo Villagrana to the Planning Commission (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Giles to the Zoo Authority (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Rosa Maria Rosales to the Biola Community Services District Board (5‑0)
• Appointed Chairman Mendes as CSAC member and Supervisor Magsig as alternate (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct the first hearing to add a new chapter on keeping roosters to the county ordinance code, along with related fee amendments. The board also considers a resolution opposing Proposition 5, a request for an alcohol license at 2444 S. 9th Street, and multiple fee and ordinance amendments. Closed session includes labor negotiations, litigation, and real property negotiations for several properties.

• First hearing to add Chapter 9.11 'Keeping of Roosters' and amend environmental health fees (Item 6)
• Resolution opposing Proposition 5, a statewide measure (Item 5)
• Public hearing on alcohol license application for Sola 1 LLC at 2444 S. 9th Street, Fresno (Item 9)
• First hearing to amend gun permit fees in sheriff's fee schedule (Item 8)
• Consent agenda includes resolution to rename Squaw Valley Road to Bear Mountain Road (Item 31)

The Board approved the meeting agenda (except item 9) and the consent agenda items 26‑53. It adopted a resolution opposing Prop 50 and approved revisions to the county rooster ordinance that limit roosters to five per property, ban tethering, and require a permit for six to twenty‑four roosters. The Board also appointed Nanaki Johal to the Commission on the Status of Women and filled a Deputy District Attorney vacancy with Esmeralda Garcia.

• Approved agenda (item 1) – 5-0
• Approved consent agenda items 26‑53 (items 27,37,43,46,49 pulled) – 5-0
• Adopted Resolution opposing Prop 50 (Resolution 25-290) – 3-1-1
• Approved rooster ordinance revisions (limit five roosters, ban tethering, permit for 6‑24) – 5-0
• Adopted Resolution to fill Deputy District Attorney position with Esmeralda Garcia – 5-0
• Approved first hearing to amend gun‑permit fee ordinance – 5-0
• Appointed Nanaki Johal to the Commission on the Status of Women – 5-0
• Approved Resolution for 26th Annual Central Valley Walk & Roll to Cure ALS (Resolution 25-289) – 5-0

Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearings

The Board of Supervisors will conduct public hearings to review the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body intends to adopt a final budget that includes adjustments to appropriations, revenues, and obligated fund balances.

• Review of recommended budget requirements totaling $5,335,964,671 (excluding special districts)
• Budget presentations from District Attorney, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Services, and Public Works & Planning
• Review of Capital Projects including West Annex Jail, Clovis Library, and Reedley Branch Library
• Review of General Fund expenditures for various county departments
• Adoption of the Final Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2025-26

The Board of Supervisors heard budget presentations and received no public testimony. It approved the General Fund, Capital Projects, Debt Service, Internal Service, Enterprise, and Special Revenue/Trust funds, then adopted the final FY 2025‑26 budget. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved General Fund 0001 (4‑0, Pacheco absent)
• Approved Capital Projects Fund 0400 (4‑0, Pacheco absent)
• Approved Debt Service Fund 0300 (4‑0, Pacheco absent)
• Approved Internal Service Funds (4‑0, Pacheco absent)
• Approved Enterprise Funds (4‑0, Pacheco absent)
• Approved Special Revenue/Trust Funds (4‑0, Pacheco absent)
• Adopted Final FY 2025‑26 Budget, $5,335,964,671 (4‑0, Pacheco absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0, Pacheco absent)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct a hearing on rescinding the sale of a tax-defaulted property at 3718 E Washington, Fresno, and consider approving a $7.1 million opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma. Other discussion includes a zoning amendment to allow RV storage in limited agriculture zones near Fresno and a first hearing on speed limit ordinance changes. Consent items include a $16.4 million behavioral health contract and a local emergency proclamation for the Salt 14-2 Fire.

• Hearing on petition to rescind county tax sale of 3718 E Washington, Fresno (APN 460-123-02)
• Approve $7.1M settlement with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family for opioid claims
• First hearing on ordinance to amend speed limits based on traffic studies
• Zoning text amendment to allow RV storage in AL (Limited Agriculture) zone within half-mile of Fresno's sphere of influence
• Approve $16,368,597 contract with Hope & Healing Family Therapy Center for housing supportive services

The Board approved a retroactive revenue agreement with the Central Valley Community Foundation for up to $100,000, passing 3‑2. It also approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance to allow RV storage in Limited Agriculture zones, passing unanimously. A first hearing on a speed‑limit ordinance amendment and a petition to rescind a tax‑default property sale were both approved unanimously, the latter resulting in denial of the petition. Several board and committee appointments were confirmed with a unanimous vote.

• Approved $100,000 revenue agreement with Central Valley Community Foundation (3-2)
• Approved zoning amendment to permit RV storage in AL zones with conditional use permit (5-0)
• Approved first hearing on speed‑limit ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Denied petition to rescind sale of APN 460-123-02 (3718 E Washington Fresno) (5-0)
• Approved multiple board and committee appointments and reappointments (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 community outreach expenditure for California 9/11 Memorial Fund (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 16, 2025 as IT Professionals Appreciation Day and week (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will meet to ratify a local emergency declared due to the 2025 Garnet Fire. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the Hall of Records.

• Adopt Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency for the 2025 Garnet Fire
• Public Presentations period for matters not on the agenda
• Next meetings include Budget Hearings on September 15-16, 2025

The Board adopted Resolution No. 25-267 proclaiming and ratifying a local emergency because of the 2025 Garnet Fire. The motion was made by Supervisor Nathan Magsig, seconded by Chairman Buddy Mendes, and passed unanimously with all five supervisors voting aye. No public presentations were made. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted Resolution No. 25-267 declaring local emergency for Garnet Fire (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider adopting an update to the Housing Element for the sixth cycle (2023-2031) and related zoning amendments. Also on the agenda is a no-cost lease agreement with the San Joaquin Valley Free Medical Clinic and Needle Exchange for 1,100 square feet at 1221 Fulton Street to provide harm reduction services for five years. Other items include community plan updates for Biola and Del Rey, and the appointment of a new County Counsel.

• Adopt Housing Element update for sixth cycle (2023-2031) and amend zoning ordinance
• Approve no-cost lease with San Joaquin Valley Free Medical Clinic and Needle Exchange for harm reduction services at 1221 Fulton Street
• Adopt resolution to display 'In God We Trust' in Board chambers
• Approve Biola Community Plan update and rezoning of 14 parcels
• Confirm appointment of Douglas Sloan as County Counsel effective September 1, 2025

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It confirmed Douglas Sloan as County Counsel and adopted a resolution to display "In God We Trust" in the chambers (4‑1). The Board denied staff recommendations and discontinued the county’s involvement with the San Joaquin Valley Free Medical Clinic and Needle Exchange (3‑2). It also approved multiple General Plan and zoning amendments and reappointed Joe Olivares to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 23‑62, except 32, 49, 50, 52 (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of County Counsel Douglas Sloan (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to display "In God We Trust" in chambers (4-1)
• Denied staff recommendation and discontinued county involvement with San Joaquin Valley Free Medical Clinic and Needle Exchange (3-2)
• Adopted General Plan amendment updating Housing Element and zoning ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Biola Community Plan rezoning of eight parcels to AL and six parcels to R-1 (5-0)
• Reappointed Joe Olivares to Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and federal grants for community development and housing. The body will also consider a loan/grant process for affordable housing developers and a new economic development strategy.

• Public hearing on Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and HHAP-6 grant funding
• Proposed borrowing of up to $3,000,000 for Laton Joint Unified School District
• First hearing to adopt hourly rates for Code Enforcement activities in the Master Schedule of Fees
• Petition to remove two acres from ALCC No. 3853 for residential use at 3488 N. Biola Avenue
• Appeal regarding truck and trailer storage on a 9.25-acre parcel at 713 S. Brawley Avenue

The Board unanimously approved borrowing up to $3 million for Laton Joint Unified School District and directed a new policy on department celebrations. It also approved a regional homelessness action plan, amended the public defender salary resolution, and authorized the partial cancellation of an agricultural land conservation contract with a $23,125 fee. Additionally, the Board denied an appeal to allow agricultural trucks on a parcel and proclaimed National Health Center Week and Safety Week.

• Authorized borrowing up to $3,000,000 for Laton JUSD FY 2025‑26 (5‑0)
• Directed County Administrative Officer to develop a celebration policy (3‑2)
• Approved Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and HHAP‑6 grant (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to Salary Resolution adding public defender positions (5‑0)
• Approved partial cancellation of ALCC No. 3853 with $23,125 fee (5‑0)
• Denied appeal of Planning Commission’s denial of Application 4660 (5‑0)
• Proclaimed August 3‑9 2025 as National Health Center Week (5‑0)
• Proclaimed August 11‑15 2025 as Safety Week (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of this session is to discuss the recruitment of County Counsel.

• Closed session regarding County Counsel recruitment

No public presentations were made. The closed‑session item on County Counsel recruitment resulted in no reportable action. The board then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Closed session on County Counsel recruitment: no action

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss the impacts of state and federal budgets on the county budget and consider a non-exclusive franchise for RT Diversified, Inc. to install water and wastewater pipes. The body will also hear an appeal regarding a parcel variance near Kerman.

• Public protest hearing for a 25-year non-exclusive franchise to RT Diversified, Inc. for 4.8 miles of pipes serving the Terry Bradley Education Center
• Appeal of Planning Commission's denial of Variance Application No. 4138 for a 20-acre parcel at 3488 N. Biola Avenue
• Budget resolution transferring $726,081 from Information Technology Services to the Office of Information Security
• First hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Cost Ordinance for Environmental Health
• Hearing on a petition by Juan R. Sandoval to rescind the sale of a 33.3% interest in APN 360-180-30

The Board approved its agenda and several proclamations, adopted a resolution supporting the Second Amendment, and took multiple substantive actions. It granted Juan R. Sandoval’s petition and rescinded the March 2025 sale of a 33.3% undivided interest in a 14.81‑acre property, voting 5‑0. It also adopted Administrative Policy 80 (3‑2), reorganized the Office of Information Security with position reclassifications and a $726,081 budget shift (5‑0), and proceeded with the RT Diversified water‑and‑wastewater franchise after finding no protests, waiving the ordinance reading and scheduling a second hearing for Aug 5 2025 (3‑0, two recused).

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda except items 25, 29.1, 30, 34, 44 (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Second Amendment (5‑0)
• Rescinded sale of 33.3% interest in 14.81‑acre parcel (5‑0)
• Adopted Administrative Policy 80 (3‑2)
• Reorganized Office of Information Security, reclassifying positions and shifting $726,081 budget (5‑0)
• Waived reading of RT Diversified franchise ordinance, set second hearing for Aug 5 2025 (3‑0, 2 recused)
• Filled Senior Engineering Tech extra‑help position with William LaRue Goossen (5‑0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will adopt an interim 2025-26 budget and conduct first hearings to amend dog and cat licensing rules and add a new chapter regulating breeding, transfer, and sale of dogs and cats. Public protest hearings are set for proposed water and sewer rate increases in Shaver Springs and Monte Verdi. The board also will consider a variance appeal for a parcel near Kerman and a rezone of 54 acres from agricultural to rural residential near Fresno.

• Adopt resolution approving recommended FY 2025-26 interim budget (Item 7)
• First hearing to amend dog/cat licensing ordinance and add breeding/sale regulations (Item 5)
• Public hearing on proposed water/sewer rate increase for Waterworks District 40 – Shaver Springs (Item 8)
• Public hearing on proposed water/sewer rate increase for Service Area 44D – Monte Verdi (Item 10)
• Rezone 54.02 acres from AL-20 to RR-5 at 12523 Auberry Rd. and 3007 Reno Rd. (Item 11)

The Board approved the meeting agenda (with item 9 continued) and the consent agenda (with six items pulled for separate vote). It scheduled hearings to amend the dog and cat licensing ordinance and approved salary changes for the Department of Agriculture. The Board adopted the FY 2025‑26 recommended budget, authorized water‑rate increases for Shaver Springs and Monte Verdi districts, and rezoned a 54‑acre site to Rural Residential.

• Approved agenda (except item 9 continued, item 20.1 deleted) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (items 26.1, 29, 48, 52, 54.1, 78 pulled) (5-0)
• Approved first hearing on dog licensing ordinance amendments, set second hearing for July 8 2025 (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Salary Resolution deleting five positions and reclassifying two in Agriculture (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 recommended budget (including capital projects) (5-0)
• Authorized water and sewer rate increases for Fresno County Waterworks District 40 – Shaver Springs, effective July 1 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized water and sewer rate increases for Fresno County Service Area 44D – Monte Verdi, effective July 1 2025 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 54.02‑acre site from AL‑20 to RR‑5 (Rural Residential) (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss funding for the Sanger Modular Homekey+ project and a fee increase for water and sewer services in Quail Lake. The meeting also includes a public hearing on county hiring obstacles and a proposal to update fire safe regulations.

• Participation in No Place Like Home Program for the Sanger Modular Homekey+ project, not to exceed $20,000,000
• Proposed increase in water and sewer service fees for Fresno County Service Area No. 47 (Quail Lake)
• Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with Dell Inc. for software and support, not to exceed $4,060,364
• Retroactive Revenue Agreement with the City of Fowler for dispatch services, total not to exceed $766,621
• Proposed ordinance to add 'UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DETACHED CATALYTIC CONVERTERS' to the County Ordinance Code

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and most of the consent agenda items. It adopted a resolution to increase water and sewer service fees for Fresno County Service Area No. 47 (Quail Lake) effective July 1, 2025 after finding no majority protest. Additional actions included proclaiming June as Family Reunification Month, setting a fire‑safety hearing, authorizing up to $20 million for the No Place Like Home housing program, and approving Mod C policy and procedure guides.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 18‑70, except items 24, 25, 33, 60 (pulled) and item 62 (deleted) (5‑0)
• Proclaimed June 2025 as Family Reunification Month (5‑0)
• Authorized first hearing on fire‑hazard severity zones and set second hearing for June 24, 2025 (5‑0)
• Authorized participation in No Place Like Home Round Four program, up to $20 M, and transfer of funds to Sanger Modular Homekey+ project (5‑0)
• Accepted staff report on county vacancies, recruitment and retention (5‑0)
• Found no majority protest and adopted resolution increasing water and sewer fees for Service Area No. 47 (Quail Lake) effective July 1, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Mod C quarterly policy, procedure guides, intake process and reporting requirements (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the FY 2025-26 budget presentation format and consider several ordinances and grant applications. The meeting includes a public forum regarding ICE access to incarcerated individuals in county jail during 2024.

• Joint grant application for Homekey+ supportive housing project not to exceed $31,650,000
• First hearing to add Chapter 10.48 regarding unlawful possession of detached catalytic converters
• Proposed fee increase for County Counsel attorney services to $182 per hour
• Amendment to Axon Enterprise, Inc. contract for TASER devices increasing maximum to $6,654,052
• Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 21 license application for Chevron Extra Mile at 25032 W. Dorris Avenue

The Board adopted a joint grant application for the Homekey+ program, authorizing up to $31,650,000 for supportive housing. It also approved a Type 21 alcoholic beverage license for Chevron Extra Mile, increased County Counsel attorney fees to $182 per hour, and raised compensation for the Auberry Volunteer Fire Department by $50,000 plus a $25,000 operational budget increase. All items were adopted by vote, with most receiving unanimous support.

• Approved Homekey+ grant up to $31,650,000 (4-1)
• Approved Chevron Stations Type 21 license (5-0)
• Approved attorney fee increase to $182/hr (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 compensation increase for Auberry Volunteer Fire Dept (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 FY 2024‑25 budget increase for Auberry Fire EMS (5-0)
• Proclaimed June 2025 Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 18‑24, 2025 National EMS Week (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 20, 2025 Court Appointed Special Advocates Awareness Day (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will discuss a joint grant application with the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the Homekey+ Program. The board is also holding hearings to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance.

• Joint grant application for Homekey+ Program not to exceed $35,000,000
• First hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees for Computer Services, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Development Services
• Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Agreement for $452,764
• Agreement with Demco Supply Inc. for library furniture and equipment increasing maximum to $15,000,000
• Amendment to Salary Resolution deleting four Collections Representative and one Supervising Account Clerk positions

The Board approved its agenda and the consent agenda (items 17‑42, with item 34 pulled for separate vote). It adopted a resolution to submit a joint Homekey+ grant application with the City of Fresno for up to $35 M, approved an amendment deleting four Collections Representative positions and one Supervising Account Clerk, scheduled a second hearing on fee‑schedule changes for May 20, and authorized a $452,764 boating safety agreement. Additionally, the Board proclaimed several May observances and appointed new members to multiple boards and commissions.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 17‑42, except item 34 (5-0)
• Deleted four Collections Representative positions and one Supervising Account Clerk (salary amendment) (5-0)
• Authorized joint Homekey+ grant application up to $35,000,000 (5-0)
• Conducted first hearing on Master Schedule of Fees amendment; second hearing set for May 20 (5-0)
• Approved boating safety and enforcement financial aid agreement, $452,764 (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 5‑9, 2025 as "Walking Works!" Challenge Week (5-0)
• Appointed new members to Behavioral Health Board, Civil Service Commission, and other county boards (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a second hearing and vote on adopting an ordinance that makes illegal possession or transportation of commercial copper wire a new offense. Other actions include first hearings on fee amendments for Agriculture and Public Health, a presentation on Measure C transportation funding, and a reorganization of Code Enforcement management. Consent agenda items include a $1,000,000 video security equipment agreement with Hitachi and inmate phone service contract extensions.

• Second hearing to adopt ordinance adding Chapter 6.27 'Illegal Possession or Transportation of Commercial Copper Wire'
• Presentation on Measure C (transportation sales tax) and direction to staff
• First hearings to amend fee schedules for Agriculture (Section 3300) and Public Health (Section 2100)
• Approval to shift Code Enforcement management to County Administrative Office and add 7 new positions
• Consent: $1,000,000 video security infrastructure agreement with Hitachi Digital Services

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Video Infrastructure Protection Program agreement with Hitachi Digital Services for up to $1,000,000. They also reassigned Code Enforcement management, added new staff positions, and authorized a letter of interest for the HUD Continuum of Care program. Additional actions included proclamations, an ordinance on illegal copper wire, and changes to the Freewater County Water District election schedule.

• Approved Video Infrastructure Protection Program Agreement with Hitachi Digital Services, up to $1,000,000 (5-0)
• Authorized assignment of operational management for Code Enforcement program and added staff positions (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Interest to Fresno Madera Continuum of Care for HUD CoC Program (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions proclaiming National Peace Officers Memorial Week and National Foster Care Month (5-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 6.27 on illegal possession of commercial copper wire (5-0)
• Approved Freewater County Water District election date change to align with November 2026 General Election (5-0)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to various county boards and commissions (5-0)
• Directed staff to work with Fresno Council of Governments on Measure C and report back this summer (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold a first hearing to add Chapter 6.27 to the Fresno County Ordinance Code, prohibiting illegal possession or transportation of commercial copper wire, and set a second hearing for April 22. Other notable items include a rezone of 44.12 acres from agricultural to rural residential on Biglione Drive, and ratification of a local emergency due to beet leafhopper insect migration. The consent agenda includes multiple law enforcement contracts and budget adjustments.

• First hearing on ordinance to ban possession/transport of commercial copper wire (Item 8)
• Rezone of 44.12 acres near Biglione Dr. from AL-20 to RR-5 (Item 9)
• Ratify local emergency due to beet leafhopper insect migration (Item 8.1)
• Approve $554,829 retroactive contract with Lexipol for sheriff policy manuals (Item 19)
• Approve $1,940,075 agreement with City of Fresno for police officers (Item 29)

The Board unanimously approved its agenda and consent agenda. It adopted four proclamations, a local emergency for beet leafhopper migration, and authorized a first hearing on a copper‑wire ordinance amendment. The Board also rezoned a 44.12‑acre parcel to rural residential, approved a $75,640 DOJ grant MOU, and confirmed several board and commission appointments.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted four proclamations (Crime Victims' Rights Week, Fair Housing Act Month, Public Health Week, Black Maternal Health Week) (5-0)
• Approved first hearing and set second hearing on copper wire ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Rezoned 44.12‑acre site from AL‑20 to RR‑5 (5-0)
• Approved MOU for $75,640 DOJ Justice Assistance Grant (Ayes: Bredefeld, Chavez, Magsig)
• Confirmed appointments and reappointments to multiple county boards and commissions (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct a hearing on a petition by Bernard J. Austin, Trustee for California Pacific Land Trust, to rescind the County's March 2024 sale of a 40-acre tax-defaulted parcel (APN 085-080-13) near Guijarral Hills. Other key items include direction to negotiate a reimbursement contract with the Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department for a fire station, adoption of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report, and confirmation of two department directors. The consent agenda features a $6 million budget transfer for Selma Branch Library remodel, a $1.05 million psychological screening contract, and other agreements.

• Hearing to rescind sale of tax-defaulted property APN 085-080-13 near Guijarral Hills
• Direction to negotiate reimbursement contract with Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department for a fire station using CFD1 funds
• Adopt 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and authorize amendments
• Budget transfer of $6,000,000 for Selma Branch Library remodel
• Agreement with TJKM Consulting for safety action plan ($879,039)

The Board unanimously approved its agenda, the consent agenda (items 24‑44 except item 29), and several proclamations and appointments. It directed County Counsel to draft a reimbursement contract with the Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department for a fire station funded by Community Facilities District No. 1, and denied a petition to rescind the sale of a 40‑acre parcel near Guijarral Hills. The Board also adopted the state legislative platform, approved amendments to two Medi‑Cal provider agreements (4‑1 vote), and accepted the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 24-44, except item 29 (5-0)
• Directed staff to negotiate reimbursement contract with Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department (5-0)
• Denied petition to rescind sale of APN 085-080-13 (40 acre parcel) (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Raymond T. Hunter as Director of General Services (5-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Michael Kerr as Director of IT Services and CIO (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Medi-Cal Master Agreements No. 25-113 and 25-114 (4-1)
• Adopted resolution accepting 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will discuss a large-scale agreement for specialty mental health treatment and early intervention services. Other key business includes a mid-year budget report and the establishment of water conservation stages for 2025-2026.

• Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for mental health services not to exceed $150,000,000
• Transfer of $1,000,000 in PG&E Rule 20A credits to the City of Fresno for the West Fresno Church/Martin Luther King Project
• Proposed water conservation stages for County Service Area No. 39 and Waterworks District No. 40
• Hearing on the rescission of a tax-defaulted property sale near Mountain View and Dockery in Selma
• Budget resolution for $273,000 to purchase red dot sights and mounting adapter plates for the Sheriff's Office

Board of Supervisors

The board will vote on canceling two Agricultural Land Conservation Contracts covering 48.38 acres near Kerman to allow an urban residential subdivision after annexation. It will also discuss a zoning text amendment restricting solid walls on Sunnyside Avenue near Clovis and receive a quarterly Mod C report including a new transitional shelter care facility at 3133 N. Millbrook Ave. Consent items include multiple grants and budget adjustments for the Sheriff's department.

• Cancel ALCC Nos. 8116 and 8119 for 48.38 acres at SR 180 and N. Del Norte Ave for residential subdivision
• Zoning text amendment to prohibit solid walls in front yards on Sunnyside Avenue between Nees and Shepherd Aves
• Approve transitional shelter care facility licensure at 3133 N. Millbrook Ave
• Accept $51,136 Paul Coverdell grant for forensic science improvement
• Accept $250,000 Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program grant

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider an appeal regarding a conditional use permit for a large-scale solar and energy storage facility. The meeting also includes discussions on federal legislative platforms and grant applications for supportive housing.

• Appeal of permit for Sonrisa Solar Project: 200MW solar and 184MW energy storage on 2,000 acres
• Joint grant applications for Homekey+ Program: up to $31,650,000 with RHCB Development LP and up to $35,000,000 with Fresno Housing
• Retroactive approval of 2024-2026 Community Mental Health Services Block Grant ($10,000,000)
• Retroactive approval of 2024-2026 Substance Use and Prevention Treatment Block Grant ($9,454,810)
• Proposed changes to the Fresno County Federal Legislative Platform

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider a petition to cancel part of an Agricultural Land Conservation Contract to allow residential development. The board will also conduct a public hearing on a proposed annexation to a Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for police protection services.

• Cancel 60 acres of Williamson Act Contract for residential development
• Annex territory to Mello-Roos Community Facilities District for police services
• Authorize $565,591 contract with Workiva for financial management
• Approve Special Municipal Election for Fresno City Council District 5 vacancy
• Renovate Hall of Records or build new Board of Supervisors Chambers

Board of Supervisors

The Board will conduct a first hearing to amend the County Ordinance Code regarding Information Technology Services, General Services, and Purchasing Procedures. The meeting also includes the administration of the oath of office to three supervisors and various contract approvals.

• First hearing to amend Ordinance Code Title 2 (IT and General Services) and Title 4 (Purchasing Procedures)
• Mechanical Job Order Contracting Agreements with ACCO Engineered Systems, Mesa Energy Systems, and Strategic Mechanical, each not to exceed $5,000,000
• Lease Agreement with Boyd Fresno, LLC for space at the former University Medical Center Campus with base rent up to $96,836 per month
• Award of $1,712,241 to DG Construction, Inc. for Tamarack Water Infrastructure Replacement
• Grant funding for District Attorney insurance fraud programs totaling $1,136,175 (Workers' Comp) and $406,296 (Automobile)