Fresno County public meetings in 2020

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing several items related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including medical reimments and fee credits for restaurants. The agenda also includes discussions on land use, ordinance amendments, and CARES Act funding updates.

• Reimbursement up to $2.5 million to Community Regional Medical Center for COVID-19 expenses
• Reimbursement up to $150,000 to North Central Fire District for COVID-19 services
• $1,541,850 budget increase for CARES Act Community Development Block Grant program
• Sale of Dunlap Road property to Kings Canyon Unified School District for $1.00
• Cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contracts by RWE Solar Development, LLC

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering a General Plan amendment to increase residential density for housing development. The Board is also reviewing revenue agreements and budget increases related to COVID-19 response and public health. Other items include property sales and debris removal ordinances following the Creek Fire.

• General Plan Amendment No. 563 to increase residential density for housing development
• Sale of Dunlap Road property to Kings Canyon Unified School District for $1.00
• Revenue agreement with Heluna Health for COVID-19 laboratory capacity ($537,756)
• Interim Urgency Ordinance regarding debris removal from the Creek Fire
• Budget increase of $377,294 for the Department of Social Services

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting focused on closed session items. The agenda includes discussions regarding Chief Operating Officer recruitment and property negotiations for the UMC Campus.

• Recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer
• Negotiations for the UMC Campus at South Cedar Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road
• Discussion of sale, lease, and escrow terms with CMG, Inc.

The Board of Supervisors met and held public presentations, then recessed to closed session for a Chief Operating Officer recruitment and real property negotiations regarding the UMC Campus. No reportable action was taken on either closed session item. The meeting was adjourned following closed session.

• Held public presentations (no action)
• Held closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment; no reportable action
• Held closed session on UMC Campus real property negotiations; no reportable action
• Adjourned meeting following closed session (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider rezoning land in Biola from light manufacturing to heavy industrial to allow for an inorganic fertilizer operation expansion. They will also hold first hearings on amendments to county ordinances regarding fees, meetings, and personnel. Additionally, the agenda includes closed sessions for litigation and property negotiations.

• Rezoning 2.6 acres in Biola from light manufacturing to heavy industrial
• First hearing to amend the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance
• First hearing to amend the County Ordinance Code relating to meetings
• First hearing to amend the Personnel Ordinance
• Retroactive authorization of a $1,394,929 grant for insurance fraud program

The Board of Supervisors approved a rezone of two contiguous parcels totaling 2.6 acres in Biola from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to M-3 (Heavy Industrial), allowing expansion of an existing inorganic fertilizer operation. The board also approved a resolution supporting an immediate ceasefire in Nagorno Karabakh, and approved several first readings of ordinances including fee schedule amendments. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one 3-2 vote on revisions to administrative policies.

• Approved rezone of 2.6 acres in Biola from M-1 to M-3 for fertilizer operation expansion (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-346 supporting ceasefire and free Nagorno Karabakh Republic (5-0)
• Approved first hearing for Sheriff-Coroner fee schedule amendment, second hearing set for Dec 15 (5-0)
• Approved first hearing for Board meetings ordinance amendment, second hearing set for Nov 17 (5-0)
• Continued personnel ordinance amendment, to return within 30 days (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Administrative Policies 31, 32, and 77 (3-2, Brandau and Quintero dissenting)
• Approved SEIU Local 521 MOUs for six units effective Nov 2, 2020 through Nov 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $1,002,124 contract with Kofile Technologies for document preservation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors includes a closed session regarding the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. The agenda also provides time for public presentations on matters not listed on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion regarding Chief Operating Officer recruitment
• Public presentation period for items not on the agenda

The Board of Supervisors held a special meeting with public presentations and a closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after closed session.

• Held public presentations (received)
• Held closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment
• Adjourned meeting following closed session (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting includes a closed session regarding the recruitment of a Chief Operating Officer. No other agenda items are listed for consideration.

• Chief Operating Officer recruitment

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on October 30, 2020, but took no substantive actions. The agenda included public presentations (held) and a closed session on recruiting a Chief Operating Officer (held). The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:34 p.m. with no votes or decisions recorded.

• Held public presentations (no action taken)
• Held closed session on Chief Operating Officer recruitment (no action taken)

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing a contract for the $9,500,000 purchase of properties at 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave. from Pacific Bell Telephone Company. The agenda also includes first hearings on ordinances regarding animals, traffic, and public fees.

• $9,500,000 purchase of property at 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave.
• First hearing on ordinances for animals, vehicles/traffic, and roads/parks
• General Plan Amendment No. 559 regarding agricultural land use
• Repeal of ordinance for rezoning 42.6 acres
• Amendment to the Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing COVID-19 response updates and the Creek Fire disaster. The agenda includes contract awards for an Animal Control Center and state funding for the Homekey housing program.

• $20,000,000 Homekey Program funding to convert a hotel into long-term housing
• $7,405,000 contract award for the Animal Control Center to BMY Construction Group, Inc.
• Interim Urgency Ordinance for temporary housing following the Creek Fire disaster
• Petition hearing regarding the rescission of a tax-defaulted property sale on West Almy Avenue
• $732,639 grant application for the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driver Vertical Prosecution Program

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a contract to purchase properties on E. Olive Ave. and E. Hedges Ave. for $9,500,000. The Board will also consider distributing $3,000,000 in CARES Act funding to 14 local cities for COVID-19 issues. Additionally, a first hearing is scheduled regarding amendments to the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator fee ordinance.

• $9,500,000 purchase of property at 5555 E. Olive Ave. and 5520 E. Hedges Ave.
• $3,000,000 in CARES Act funding for 14 Fresno County cities to address COVID-19
• First hearing to amend the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator fee ordinance
• Addition of 8 Communicable Disease Specialist and 4 Health Education Specialist positions
• Sheriff's report on ICE access to the county jail in 2019

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings on the FY 2020-21 proposed budgets, received public testimony on the General Fund, and heard no testimony on other funds. The board then adopted the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Final Budget Resolution (Resolution No. 20-284) by a 5-0 vote, with Supervisor Magsig motioning and Supervisor Pacheco seconding. The board also held a closed session on existing litigation (County of Fresno v. Immanuel Schools) with no reportable action, and adjourned.

• Adopted FY 2020-21 Final Budget Resolution (Resolution No. 20-284) (5-0)
• Closed FY 2020-21 budget hearings
• Held closed session on County of Fresno v. Immanuel Schools; no reportable action
• Adjourned meeting following closed session (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to the 2020 Creek Fire. The agenda also includes public presentations for items not listed on the official agenda.

• Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to the 2020 Creek Fire

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items including public health funding and zoning applications. Key actions include ratifying agreements with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for COVID-19 equity initiatives. The meeting also includes hearings on fee amendments and land use permits.

• Ratification of $4,039,556 and $1,648,671 agreements with Fresno EOC for COVID-19 equity projects
• Public hearing for an outpatient clinic at 29323 Auberry Road
• Appeal regarding a proposed flea market at 23436 W. Jayne Avenue
• First hearing to amend the County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Recovered Costs Ordinance
• Resolution to support increasing tractor trailer weight limits from 80,000 to 88,000 pounds

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency due to accumulating livestock carcasses. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss litigation involving Immanuel Schools.

• Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency regarding livestock carcasses
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding County of Fresno v. Immanuel Schools, et al. (Case No. 20CECG02447)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider a new policy regarding encroachments in the County Right-of-Way. They will also review potential contracts for housing retention and small business grants. Additionally, officials will provide an update on the COVID-19 response.

• Proposed contract with Centro La Familia for housing retention (up to $250,000)
• Proposed contract with Fresno-Area Hispanic Foundation for small business grants (up to $250,000)
• Resolution adopting a Countywide Policy addressing Encroachments in the Right-of-Way
• Amendment to LPC Consulting Services Inc. agreement (total $540,000)
• Retroactive agreement with Mental Health Systems ($2,698,613 total)

The Board approved a $500,000 rural retention housing program for essential agriculture workers, administered by the County Administrative Officer, and a $250,000 contract with the Fresno-Area Hispanic Foundation for small business grants targeting minority and women-owned businesses. Both motions passed 3-2, with Supervisors Brandau and Magsig dissenting. The Board also approved a countywide encroachment policy (Resolution 20-270) and several consent agenda items, including a $13.5 million Homekey grant application for hotel conversion to long-term housing (3-2).

• Approved $250,000 contract with Fresno-Area Hispanic Foundation for small business grants (3-2)
• Approved $500,000 for rural retention housing program for essential agriculture workers (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 20-270 on countywide encroachment policy (5-0)
• Approved $13.5M Homekey grant application with RH Community Builders for hotel conversion (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda items 17-46, except items 25 and 46 pulled for separate votes (5-0)
• Appointed Diane Pearce to Civil Service Commission (5-0)
• Approved retroactive agreements for behavioral health housing and services (5-0)
• Adopted ordinances on campaign contribution limits and unclassified service designations (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items including campaign contribution limits and jail medical service contracts. They will also hold a protest hearing regarding water and sewer charges in Tamarack Estates. Additionally, the Board will consider amendments to urban residential fence standards.

• $3,256,970 increase for jail inmate medical services via California Forensic Medical Group
• Up to $2,665,600 contract with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC for COVID-19 testing at Fresno County Jail
• First hearing on new campaign contribution limits in the Fresno County Ordinance Code
• Protest hearing for water and sewer standby charge assessments in Tamarack Estates
• Proposed changes to urban residential fence standards in the Zoning Ordinance

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors and Fresno City Council held a joint workshop on July 28, 2020, to receive updates on COVID-19 and CARES Act funding. The board received a public health update from Director David Pomaville and Interim Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra, a CARES Act expenditure overview from County Administrative Officer Jean Rousseau, and a city COVID-19 response presentation from Chief of Staff Tim Orman. The board discussed strategic investments but took no formal votes or decisions.

• Received public health update from Director Pomaville and Dr. Vohra
• Received CARES Act funding expenditure update from CAO Jean Rousseau
• Received City of Fresno COVID-19 response and CARES Act presentation
• Discussed strategic investments/plan (no action taken)
• Held and received public comment
• Adjourned at approximately 11:47 a.m.

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review CARES Act funding updates and various local assessments. The meeting includes discussions on speed limit changes and a large construction contract for a new sheriff substation.

• $11,364,500 contract award to Klassen Corporation for Sheriff Area 2 Substation construction
• $4,144,919 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Monte Verdi Estates wastewater improvements
• Public hearing on ordinance amendments to Fresno County speed limits
• Annual assessment for park maintenance in Tenaya Estates
• $306,643.47 special tax levy for enhanced police protection services

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a grant application to increase the production of affordable housing through the Senate Bill 2 program. The agenda also includes discussions on continuing remote participation for board members and approving various budget amendments. Additionally, several proposals to delete positions within the Sheriff, Probation, and District Attorney departments are scheduled for consideration.

• $1,643,348 grant application for affordable housing production
• Deletion of 21 positions from the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator department
• $325,000 budget increase for the District Attorney Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund
• $90,000 agreement with California Highway Patrol for gang enforcement
• Deletion of 9 vacant positions across DA, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Probation departments

The Board of Supervisors approved the recommended budget for FY 2020-21, including capital projects, and settled a lawsuit with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno over vote center locations. The board also approved a $1.64 million grant application for affordable housing and made several other administrative decisions.

• Approved FY 2020-21 recommended budget (5-0)
• Approved settlement in Unitarian Universalist Church v. Orth, including ballot drop-off box at church through 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $1,643,348 grant application for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved salary resolution deleting 21 sheriff positions (5-0)
• Approved update to Community Corrections Partnership Plan (5-0)
• Approved first hearing for IT fee schedule amendments (5-0)
• Approved first hearing for General Services fee amendments (5-0)
• Appointed Alfred R. Constable to Waterworks District No. 18 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $535,000 HOME-funded agreement with Self Help Enterprises for the Reedley Homeownership Project, a single-family affordable housing development. The board also held a first hearing to amend the county's animal control ordinance, setting a second hearing for June 23, 2020. All consent agenda items, including contracts, budget resolutions, and stop sign designations, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $535,000 HOME agreement with Self Help Enterprises for Reedley Homeownership Project (5-0)
• Set second hearing for June 23 on animal control ordinance amendments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with correction to stop sign item (5-0)
• Approved $2.36M dispatch services agreements with Kerman and Orange Cove (5-0)
• Approved $5.2M transfer for Helping Underserved Businesses Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved $84.38M master agreement for Full Service Partnership mental health services (5-0)
• Approved $2.57M fire prevention grant for dead tree removal (5-0)
• Approved stop sign designations at 12 intersections (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider several financial and land-use items. This includes authorizing the sale of tax and revenue anticipation notes and a budget resolution for the County Administrative Officer. The Board will also hear appeals regarding zoning changes in agricultural zones.

• Issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes up to $129,000,000
• Budget resolution for County Administrative Officer in the amount of $40,800,000
• Appeal regarding parcel creation on North Garfield Avenue
• Appeal regarding operational changes for a horse arena on Rusty Spur Lane
• Public hearing for CARES Act funding for community development programs

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to adopt the Governor's guidelines for places of worship and directed County Counsel to explore a federal lawsuit to protect Fresno County churches and houses of worship. A prior motion to set guidelines with no maximum occupancy but following the 50% occupancy guideline with social distancing failed 2-3. The board also approved a $40.8 million budget increase for the County Administrative Officer, denied a variance appeal for a parcel on North Garfield Avenue, and approved a commercial horse arena appeal denial with conditions.

• Adopted Governor's guidelines for places of worship and directed County Counsel to look into a federal lawsuit (3-2)
• Rejected motion for no maximum occupancy but 50% guideline for houses of worship (2-3)
• Approved $40.8M budget increase for County Administrative Officer-General Fund (5-0)
• Denied appeal and Variance Application No. 4075 for four 4.87-acre parcels on North Garfield Avenue (5-0)
• Denied appeal of commercial horse arena approval, approved with $150,000 security for legal costs (5-0)
• Approved $129M Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes issuance (5-0)
• Approved CDBG funding amendments for COVID-19 relief (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with exception of item 20.1, which was approved separately (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board is considering authorizing up to $5 million in CARES Act funding for the "Helping Underserved Businesses" (HUB) Grant Program. Members will also discuss the Fresno County COVID-19 Homeless Response and potential changes to agreements with RH Community Builders and Poverello House. Additionally, several first hearings regarding ordinance amendments and fee schedules are scheduled.

• Authorizing up to $5 million for the "Helping Underserved Businesses" (HUB) Grant Program
• Discussing COVID-19 Homeless Response and potential termination of service agreements
• $300,000 donation from Table Mountain Rancheria for Identity Theft Prosecution Unit
• First hearing to amend Fresno County Ordinance Code regarding Assessment Appeals Board
• Public hearing for North Colonial Avenue road right-of_way vacation

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider a letter to Governor Newsom regarding the cancellation of property tax penalties related to COVID-19. The Board will also review an appeal for a proposed 78-acre flea market near Coalinga and several budget resolutions for the Sheriff's Office.

• Letter to Governor Newsom regarding canceling property tax penalties due to COVID-19
• Appeal of a denied permit for a 78.18-acre flea market on W. Jayne Avenue
• $300,000 budget increase for the Sheriff-Coroner HIDTA Asset Forfeiture Treasury Fund
• $300,000 budget increase for Sheriff-Coroner equipment and overtime
• Alcoholic Beverage License Type 21 application for EZ Stop Mini Mart in Selma

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda with 29 items, including a $15.19 million authorization for dead tree removal and a $300,000 budget increase for sheriff's drug enforcement. They also approved a letter to the governor seeking local authority to waive property tax penalties related to COVID-19, and continued a conditional use permit appeal for a flea market to an uncertain date.

• Approved $15,190,564 for dead tree removal and fire hazard mitigation (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 budget increase for sheriff's HIDTA asset forfeiture and operations (5-0)
• Approved letter to Governor Newsom requesting local authority to cancel property tax penalties for COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved $1,128,275 amended consultant agreement for General Plan Review (5-0)
• Approved $382,081 and $488,763 COVID-19 Emergency Homelessness Funding grants (5-0)
• Approved $295,296 emergency shelter services agreement with Poverello House (5-0)
• Approved $1,102,000 Fuel View software maintenance agreement (5-0)
• Continued flea market conditional use permit appeal to date uncertain

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on April 7, 2020, under COVID-19 executive order, with Supervisor Quintero attending telephonically. The board held a closed session on a threat to public services or facilities with no reportable action, received public presentations, and adjourned unanimously. No substantive decisions were made.

• Held closed session on threat to public services or facilities; no reportable action
• Received public presentations
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is meeting to address several items related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including eviction protections and emergency shelter services. The agenda also includes discussions on land use changes and various county contracts.

• Emergency ordinance prohibiting evictions due to COVID-19 through May 31, 2020
• Agreement with RH Community Builders for Emergency Shelter Services up to $2,125,590
• Ordinance regarding rezoning a site on North Grantland Avenue
• Agreement with Fresno Cremation Company for services not to exceed $270,000
• Budget increase of $161,619 for Sheriff-Coroner vehicles

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing the mid-year budget report for fiscal year 2019-20 and discussing changes to county fee schedules. Members will also consider water conservation regulations and a contract amendment for ballot printing services. Additionally, the Board will hold hearings on ordinance amendments regarding speed limits and sex offender residency restrictions.

• Contract amendment for Integrated Voting Systems, Inc. increasing total to $3,800,000
• Rezoning of 8.46 acres in Prather from RR to C-6(c) Zone District
• Adoption of Water Conservation Stage Two and Three regulations
• First hearing to amend the County Master Schedule of Fees, Charges and Recovered Costs Ordinance
• Repeal of residency restrictions for registered sex offenders

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a series of actions, including adopting water conservation stages for County Service Area No. 39 and Waterworks District No. 40, rezoning 8.46 acres in Prather from R-R to C-6(c), and setting a second hearing to repeal Chapter 10.42, which restricts where registered sex offenders can live. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for voting services, law enforcement, and social services, and received the mid-year budget report.

• Adopted water conservation stages for County Service Area No. 39 and Waterworks District No. 40 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 8.46 acres in Prather from R-R to C-6(c) (5-0)
• Set second hearing to repeal sex offender residency restrictions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with contracts for voting services, law enforcement, and social services (5-0)
• Approved mid-year budget report and FY 2020-21 budget schedule (5-0)
• Approved amended State Legislative Platform with supportive housing language (5-0)
• Approved first hearings for fee schedule amendments (5-0)
• Approved retirement plaques for three employees

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved a 19-year lease with 380 Ashlan LLC for 138,290 square feet of office space for the Department of Social Services, with a total cost not to exceed $166,072,374. They also declared a local emergency due to accumulating livestock carcasses and approved a $125,000 settlement in a lawsuit. A motion to add immigration-related provisions to the federal legislative platform failed for lack of a second, but the platform was approved with direction to return with amendments.

• Approved $166M lease for Social Services office space (5-0)
• Declared local emergency over livestock carcasses (5-0)
• Approved $125,000 settlement in Duque-Douglas lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved federal legislative platform, with amendments to return (5-0)
• Approved first hearing for massage establishment ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Mary Avenue right-of-way vacation (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M Census outreach agreement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items 51-53, 60 pulled (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review a joint service plan for homeless housing assistance involving millions in allocations. They will also consider energy services agreements with ForeFront Power for solar and storage at the Juvenile Justice Campus. Additionally, the Board will hear a public hearing regarding a 42.6-acre rezoning request.

• Review of $2,325,640 in allocations for County homeless housing assistance
• Energy services agreements with ForeFront Power for solar and storage at Juvenile Justice Campus
• Rezoning 42.6 acres at E. Central Avenue and S. Willow Avenue to heavy industrial
• Contract amendments for ballot printing and voter guides totaling $1,760,000 in increases
• Increase Purchasing Agent's authority for new service contracts up to $200,000

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to increase water service fees in Waterworks District No. 42. The Board will also conduct a first hearing on a new ordinance for massage establishments and out-call services. Other items include departmental staffing changes and various contract approvals.

• First hearing to amend the County Ordinance Code regarding massage establishments and out-call services
• Public hearing on a proposal to increase water service fees for Waterworks District No. 42
• Budget increase of $52,515 for Internal Services Department Facility Services
• Master Agreement for Permanent Supportive Housing Services not to exceed $675,000
• Contract amendment for Nobico, Inc. increasing the maximum to $950,000

The Board of Supervisors conducted a public hearing on a proposed water service fee increase for Waterworks District No. 42 (Alluvial-Fancher subdivision). After receiving public testimony, staff confirmed enough written protest letters were submitted to constitute a majority protest. The board then voted unanimously to find a majority protest and abandon the proceedings to increase the water service fee.

• Abandoned water service fee increase for Waterworks District No. 42 after majority protest (5-0)
• Directed staff to return Feb. 25 with amended massage ordinance including outreach and grace period (5-0)
• Approved adding 20 positions to Department of Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Approved $52,515 budget increase and one new position for Internal Services Facility Services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with items 43 and 48 deleted, item 26 continued to Feb. 4 (5-0)
• Approved board appointments and reappointments to various commissions (5-0)
• Approved $5.5M elevator maintenance contract with ThyssenKrupp (5-0)
• Approved $13.1M lease for Social Services office space in Selma (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a master agreement for telemedicine services totaling up to $33,101,120. The agenda also includes the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin and a mental health contract up to $12,355,363. Additionally, the Board will address county appointments and salary adjustments.

• Telemedicine Services Master Agreement up to $33,101,120
• Mental Health Systems, Inc. contract up to $12,355,363
• Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin
• Internal Services Department budget increase of $370,026 for 11 positions
• Jensen Road Transfer Agreement between City and County of Fresno

The Board of Supervisors approved the Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Fresno County Management Areas A and B within the Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin and the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also approved a $370,026 budget increase and 11 new positions for Internal Services Security Services, and made numerous board appointments and reappointments. Several items were deleted from the agenda, including the Jensen Road Transfer Agreement and a closed-session litigation item.

• Adopted Groundwater Sustainability Plan for Delta-Mendota Subbasin (5-0)
• Adopted Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (5-0)
• Approved 11 new Internal Services positions and $370,026 budget increase (4-0, Quintero absent)
• Approved Chairman's 2020 board appointments to committees (5-0)
• Reappointed Stanley Ishii, Charles Rigsbee, Donald Pitts, and others to various boards (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Woolf to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $1,947,000 for park maintenance and tree trimming along Kearney Boulevard (5-0)
• Deleted Jensen Road Transfer Agreement and closed-session litigation item from agenda