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TUESDAY
March 21, 2006
9:00 AM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOTE: Any item that is pulled from the morning consent agenda for discussion will be set aside until the department can be notified and its representative is in the board room.
Morning
1. Morning Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 18 – 25
- (These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior to action by the Board, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on any Consent Item)
- Items to be removed from Consent for Discussion
- Approval of Morning Consent Agenda
- Discussion/Action on Items removed from Consent Agenda
Chairman Larson
2. Adopt resolution proclaiming the week of March 20 through 24, 2006, as "National Agriculture Week in Fresno County"
3. Adopt resolutions honoring Lance Omeje as the 2006 Outstanding Educator of the Year and Gary Nelson as the 2006 Vocational Agriculture Educator of the Year by the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
Supervisor Anderson
4. Present the members of the 2006 Fresno Academic Decathlon winning team, Edison High School, and the wildcard team, Bullard High School, with certificates and acknowledge their outstanding accomplishments
Supervisor Perea
5. Proclaim the week of March 19 through 26, 2006, as "Poison Prevention Week" in the County of Fresno in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week
6. Recognize Juan David Arias in honor of his selection for Fresno County Boys and Girls Club "Youth of the Year for 2006 for Fresno" and in recognition of him being among the top six finalists for the State of California Boys and Girls Club "Youth of the Year Award"
Supervisor Waterston
7. Adopt resolution recognizing retiree of Fresno County
County Counsel
8. Conduct first hearing to consider amending the County of Fresno Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance by amending section 600 – County Counsel, subsection 601 – Legal Services; and waive reading of ordinance in its entirety and set second hearing for April 4, 2006
Administrative Office
9. Approve and authorize Chairman to execute the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Fresno , the City of Orange Cove, and the Orange Cove Redevelopment Agency
10. Receive verbal report and provide staff direction regarding Facilities Planning Committee activities and capital facilities planning and prioritization
11. Board of Supervisor's Committee Reports - Receive and provide direction (This item reserved for committee reports by members of the Board of Supervisors)
12. Board Appointments - (List attached in packet and posted on bulletin board outside of Board Chambers)
13. Closed Session -
Closed Session -
a. Conference with legal counsel – Initiation of Litigation, Government Code section 54956.9(c), No. of Cases: 1
b. Pending Litigation Section 54956.9(a) - Cordova v. Fresno, WCAB Case No.: FRE210773
c. Conference with Labor Negotiator (GC 54957.6), Agency Negotiator: Ralph Jimenez; Employee Organization: All Bargaining Units Management and Unrepresented Employees - Hours Wages and Terms and Conditions of Employment
Sitting as the IHSS Public Authority Governing Board
NOON RECESS
2:00 PM
14. Afternoon Consent Agenda - Item Numbers 26 – 33
- (These matters are routine in nature and are usually approved by a single vote. Prior to action by the Board, the public will be given the opportunity to comment on any Consent Item)
- Items to be removed from Consent for Discussion
- Approval of Afternoon Consent Agenda
- Discussion/Action on Items removed from Consent Agenda
Administrative Office
15. Adopt resolution authorizing expansion of Farmland Security Zone 1617-002 and simultaneously rescind Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 2130 and Farmland Security Zone Agreement No. 04-00049; and enter into new Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 8188 and Farmland Security Zone 05-0001 based on seven findings required for such action by Land Conservation Act of 1965; and authorize recording of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 8188 and Farmland Security Zone 05-0001 following signature by Chairman
16. Adopt resolution amending and restating a Statement of Goals and Policies for use of Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 to finance Police Protection Services for new development in County
17. Public Presentations - (This portion of the meeting reserved for persons desiring to address the Board on any matter not on this agenda - Pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 29, presentations are limited to 5 minutes per person and no more than 15 minutes per topic)
ADJOURN
NEXT MEETINGS:
March 28, 2006 - 9:00 AM
April 4, 2006 - 9:00 AM
Requests for disability-related modification or accommodation needed in order to participate in the meeting must be made to the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors (559) 488-3529 no later than Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Morning Consent Agenda
MORNING CONSENT AGENDA – Item Numbers 18 – 25
(Any Board Member may pull any consent item for discussion or separate vote)
Supervisor Perea
18. Adopt resolution in support of AB 2300, crime prevention programs and Crime Stoppers Council
19. Adopt resolutions in recognition of Nati Cano, Malaquias Montoya, Agustin Lira and Carmencristina Moreno for their contributions to promote awareness of the Mexican culture of Mariachi Music at the "2006 Viva el Mariachi Festival" in Fresno County on Sunday, March 26, 2006
Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
20. Approve amended resolutions authorizing right to excess proceeds where sufficient information and proof of claimant's right to excess proceeds, from the sale of tax defaulted property, has been established
21. Approve the selection of Fitch to provide rating agency services for the issuance of the Fresno County Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2006
Sheriff
22. Approve application for the receipt of the FY 2006-07 Byrne Justice Assistant Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $62,161 and authorize the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fresno for the administration of the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice
Administrative Office
23. Approve report to the State Legislature on projects funded by the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund as required by statute
24. Approve addendum to Memorandum of Understanding for Representation Units 2, 12, and 36, Represented by SEIU - Local 535
25. Approve and authorize the Director of the Department of Employment and Temporary Assistance to provide the In-Home Supportive Services Automated Payroll System Information software to California Counties at no cost
Afternoon Consent Agenda
AFTERNOON CONSENT AGENDA – Item Numbers 26 – 33
(Any Board Member may pull any consent item for discussion or separate vote)
Administrative Office
26. Adopt resolution authorizing conveyance of two 5-acre home sites from existing 80-acre parcel subject to Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 254
27. Approve and authorize Clerk to execute Budget Transfer No. 58 ($11,148) in FY 2005-06 for Waterworks District No. 41-S, South Shaver Lake Sewer District, Org. 9351; and adopt budget resolution increasing FY 2005-06 appropriations from General Reserves for Waterworks District No. 41-S, Org. 9351, in amount of $25,000 (4/5 vote)
28. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract No 05-14-C, Bridge Painting of Two Bridges on Trimmer Springs Road; and authorize Director of Department of Public Works and Planning to advertise for bids and set bid opening
29. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract No. 05-15-C, County and Maintenance Asphalt Concrete Overlays, Various Locations in Fresno County; and authorize director of Department of Public Works and Planning to advertise for bids and set bid opening
30. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract No. 05-15-SW, American Avenue Disposal Site, Phase III, Modules 2 and 3, Excavation and Liner System Construction; and authorize Director of Department of Public Works and Planning to advertise for bids and set bid opening
31. Adopt plans and specifications for Contract No. 05-17-C, Bituminous Seal Coats, Various Locations in Fresno County; and authorize Director of Department of Public Works and Planning to advertise for bids and set bid opening
32. Waive late submission by Rising Sun Company of Bid Document Attachment A to Contract No. 05-24-CD, Raisin City Water Distribution Systems, as an immaterial deviation from bidding requirements; increase Community Development Block Grant funding allocation for Community Development Block Grant Project No. 02409, Raisin City Water Distribution System ($155,348.14), an increase from $130,000 to $285,348.14; and award Contract No. 05-24-CD, Raisin City Water Distribution System to low bidder, Rising Sun Co., 2182 Penlan, Exeter, ($671,408)
Agreements - Approve and Authorize Chairman to Execute
33. Amendment to agreement with Fair Housing Council of Central California to increase scope of work and extend contract with Fair Housing Council of Central California one additional year ($37,000)