Fresno County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several personnel changes, including adding 49 positions to Social Services and five deputies to the Sheriff's Office. They will also review rezoning requests for industrial use and agricultural equipment rental. Additionally, the Board will discuss extending temporary housing protections for Creek Fire displaced persons.

• Budget increase of $663,511 to add five Deputy Sheriff positions and purchase vehicles
• Rezoning 19.98 acres at 4780 S. Maple Avenue for a commercial truck maintenance facility
• Extension of temporary housing authorization for Creek Fire displaced persons through 2023
• Approval of a permit for agricultural equipment rental at 30455 Auberry Rd in Prather
• Addition of 49 positions within the Department of Social Services

The Board of Supervisors approved several large capital projects funded by ARPA, including park improvements and water system upgrades. They also authorized the preliminary design of a regional law enforcement training facility at the former Elkhorn Juvenile Correctional Facility site. Additionally, the Board approved various salary adjustments and personnel additions for county departments.

• Approved $16.45M for improvements to county parks and water/sewer projects (5-0)
• Approved $15M for preliminary design of Elkhorn Training Facility (5-0)
• Approved $2.7M for water meter and distribution system improvements (5-0)
• Approved $9M contract with Pinnacle Training Systems for COVID-19 testing (5-0)
• Approved $2.35M for conversion of Crossroads Village to affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $13.5M maximum cost for congregate setting payments for correctional officers (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 19.98 acres to General Industrial for truck maintenance facility (5-0)
• Denied appeal for 70-foot Ham Radio Tower at 4352 N. Arthur Avenue (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a contract for traffic signal and road improvements at Ashlan and Palm Avenues. The meeting includes discussions on child exploitation grant funding and updates to the Local Homelessness Action Plan. The Board will also consider amendments to the County Ordinance Code regarding fine limits and property tax assessments.

• $963,388 contract for Ashlan and Palm Avenue traffic signal and road improvements
• $950,000 grant application for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Program
• $6,147,900 increase to the COVID-19 testing and treatment agreement
• Public hearing on the Local Homelessness Action Plan
• Ordinance amendment regarding administrative fine limits and property tax assessments

The Board awarded a traffic signal and road improvement contract for Ashlan and Palm Avenue to Bush Engineering, Inc. after rejecting bids from other companies. Additionally, the Board approved a Local Homelessness Action Plan and authorized grant applications for homelessness funding.

• Awarded $963,388 contract for Ashlan and Palm Avenue improvements to Bush Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Rejected bid from Avison Construction, Inc. as non-responsive (5-0)
• Rejected American Paving Company's request for contract award (5-0)
• Approved Local Homelessness Action Plan and grant application (4-1)
• Approved $950,000 ICAC Program grant and added one Sheriff's Sergeant position (5-0)
• Approved $2.465M ARPA fund for City of Mendota water storage tank and pump station (5-0)
• Approved $6.147M increase for COVID-19 testing and treatment in jails (5-0)
• Approved rescission and entry into new Agricultural Land Conservation Contracts (4-0, 1 recuse)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several large-scale service agreements and a land use petition. The agenda includes amendments to behavioral health services and a request to convert agricultural land for residential use.

• Request to waive bidding for inmate medical and behavioral health services
• Petition to create a 2-acre residential parcel near SR 180 and Dickenson Avenue
• Agreement with JDT Consultants, Inc. up to $18,300,000
• Contract with Acclamation Insurance Management Services up to $12,276,277
• $40,000 budget resolution for Sheriff-Coroner electric bicycles

The Board approved a $3.7M contract for jail control system upgrades and waived competitive bidding for inmate medical and behavioral health services. Other actions included approving various public health grants, a pedestrian pathway contract, and several commemorative proclamations.

• Approved $3.7M agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for jail control system upgrades (5-0)
• Waived competitive bidding for inmate medical and behavioral health services with California Forensic Medical Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $695,964 contract to Bush Engineering, Inc. for West Park Pedestrian Pathway (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 budget increase for purchase of electric bicycles for Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator (5-0)
• Granted partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 7955 for 2 acres of residential use (5-0)
• Approved $12.2M workers’ compensation claims administration agreement with Acclamation Insurance Management Services (5-0)
• Dissolved the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Ad Hoc Committee by consensus
• Approved $682,870 agreement with California State University, Fresno Foundation for Child Welfare Services training (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will review an appeal regarding a proposed 13,939 square-foot funeral chapel facility. The Board will also hold hearings on updating fee ordinances for the Sheriff's Office and Tax Collector. Additionally, officials will consider continuing local emergency declarations for drought and tree mortality.

• Appeal of a denied permit for a 13,939 square-foot funeral chapel facility
• Amendment to the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator fee ordinance
• $200,000 increase to auto body repair contract (totaling $500,000)
• Petition to remove 1.51 acres from a Williamson Act agricultural land conservation contract
• Continuation of local emergency status for drought and tree mortality

The Board of Supervisors approved a major road reconstruction project and overturned a Planning Commission denial for a new funeral chapel. They also directed staff to prioritize ARPA funding for County Service Areas and Community Service Districts.

• Awarded $28,999,631 contract to Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc. for Golden State Boulevard Reconstruction Phase 1 (5-0)
• Overturned Planning Commission denial and approved a 13,939 sq ft funeral chapel facility at 175 S. Cornelia Avenue (5-0)
• Approved partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 3721 for a 1.51-acre residential homesite (5-0)
• Approved $2.1M total for asbestos and lead paint abatement for homelessness encampments (5-0)
• Appointed Supervisor Mendes as Director and Supervisor Magsig as Alternate Director to the CSAC Board (5-0)
• Approved $1.22M agreement with Focus Forward for foster youth supervision services (5-0)
• Approved $534,204 agreement with United Way Fresno and Madera Counties for community health support (5-0)
• Approved $1M total for Notifier system alarm maintenance and repair (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a hearing to amend the County's fee and charges ordinance. The meeting includes a resolution regarding the renaming of Squaw Valley based on resident decisions. Additionally, the Board will review several departmental contracts and grant agreements.

• Resolution regarding replacement names for Squable Valley
• Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services amendment up to $47,000,000
• Fentanyl Awareness Campaign contract with Univision Television Group, Inc. up to $50,000
• Microsoft Corporation Unified Support Services Agreement up to $361,986
• Community-based doula program agreement up to $675,000

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several contract amendments and program updates, including a significant increase to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and discussions regarding health insurance premiums.

• Increase Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds by $4,989,513 to a total of $37,167,898
• Amend OUTFRONT Media contract for Fentanyl Awareness campaign by $120,000
• Presentation on Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Increase Exodus Recovery agreement by $1,482,857 for housing supportive services
• Approve Fire Protection Reimbursement Agreement of $1,302,190

The Board of Supervisors approved a $4.99 million increase to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program contract with RH Community Builders LP, extending it through September 2024. The vote was 4-1, with Supervisor Brandau dissenting. The board also approved a $120,000 increase for a fentanyl awareness ad campaign, 2023 health insurance premiums, and numerous consent agenda items including fire protection agreements and behavioral health grants.

• Approved $4,989,513 increase for Emergency Rental Assistance Program with RH Community Builders LP (4-1)
• Approved $120,000 increase for Fentanyl Awareness advertising campaign with OUTFRONT Media (5-0)
• Approved 2023 health insurance premiums for active employees and retirees (5-0)
• Approved $1,302,190 fire protection reimbursement agreement with CAL FIRE for four foothill stations (5-0)
• Approved $1,482,857 increase for Exodus Recovery housing supportive services (5-0)
• Approved $609,139 increase for El Puente emergency housing facility with Fresno Housing Authority (5-0)
• Approved $1,786,482 increase for CalFresh Healthy Living Program (5-0)
• Approved MonkeyPox vaccine administration agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 proposed budgets. These sessions cover various funds, including the General Fund, Capital Projects, and Enterprise Funds. The Board will consider adopting a final budget resolution following these reviews.

• Public hearings for FY 2022-23 proposed budgets across multiple departments
• Review of General Fund budgets including Sheriff, Probation, and Public Health
• Discussion of Capital Projects such as West Annex Jail and Animal Control Facility
• Recommendation to adopt the FY 2022-23 Final Budget Resolution
• Total budget requirements (excluding special districts) of $4,455,289,784

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Final Budget Resolution totaling $4,455,289,784, excluding special districts. The budget covers all General Fund departments, capital projects, debt service, internal service funds, enterprise funds, and special revenue/trust funds. Public hearings were held with limited public testimony. The board also closed the FY 2022-23 budget hearings.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Final Budget Resolution (Resolution 22-313) totaling $4,455,289,784 (5-0)
• Approved General Fund 0001 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved Capital Projects Fund 0400 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved Debt Service Fund 0300 budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved Internal Service Funds budgets as presented (5-0)
• Approved Enterprise Funds budgets as presented (5-0)
• Approved Special Revenue/Trust Funds budgets as presented (5-0)
• Closed FY 2022-23 budget hearings and adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review a presentation on the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The agenda also includes approving a retroactive $10,000,000 grant for mental health services and various funds for food programs and groundwater recharge. Additionally, the Board will consider continuing emergency statuses related to drought and tree mortality.

• Retroactive $10,000,000 grant for mental health services
• Presentation on Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• $500,000 grant for ACTS Foundation food and supplies distribution programs
• $418,000 agreement for Del Rey groundwater recharge project
• Continuation of local emergency status for drought and tree mortality

The Board of Supervisors approved consent agenda items including a $418,000 subrecipient agreement for a groundwater recharge project in Del Rey and a $500,000 agreement for food distribution programs. They also adopted resolutions supporting the Sheriff's Sergeants Association memorial project and recognizing Westlands Water District's 70th anniversary. The housing element update was continued to a date uncertain.

• Approved $418,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with Del Rey Community Service District for groundwater recharge project (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with ACTS Foundation for food distribution programs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution supporting Fresno Sheriff's Sergeants Association memorial project at new Metro Substation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing Westlands Water District's 70th Anniversary (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 2022 as National Recovery Month (5-0)
• Accepted Fresno County Foster Care Standards and Oversight Committee report (5-0)
• Continued Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 6th Cycle Housing Element Update to a date uncertain

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review appeals regarding agricultural parcel divisions and consider amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance to align with state law. The agenda also includes several contract approvals and grant allocations for public works and law enforcement.

• Zoning ordinance amendments related to density bonus and supportive housing
• Appeal of variance application for four lots near 6th Avenue and Mehlert Avenue
• Law enforcement services agreement with the City of San Joaquin up to $1,079,895
• $649,000 for storm drainage improvements in the Biola community
• $270,060 grant for the Violence Against Women Vertical Prosecution program

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to grant an appeal and overturn the Planning Commission's denial of Variance Application No. 4127, allowing creation of a 3.3-acre parcel from an 18.95-acre parcel in the AE-20 zone. The board also approved amendments to the zoning ordinance to comply with state law on reasonable accommodations, density bonuses, and supportive housing. A letter was directed to state agencies urging support for keeping the Rio Bravo biomass facility open.

• Granted appeal and approved Variance Application No. 4127 for a 3.3-acre parcel at 9240 S. McCall Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. T-098-383 amending zoning sections on reasonable accommodations, density bonus, and supportive housing (5-0)
• Directed CAO to draft letter supporting Rio Bravo biomass facility remaining open (unanimous consensus)
• Approved $649,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement with Biola Community Service District for storm drainage improvements (5-0)
• Approved $1,079,895 law enforcement services agreement with City of San Joaquin for Golden Plains Unified schools (5-0)
• Approved $1,437,246 solar project reclamation agreement with RE Scarlet, LLC for 2,070-acre facility (5-0)
• Approved $279,000 ARPA allocation for outdoor fitness zones at Juvenile Justice Campus (5-0)
• Approved $1,632,094 Victim Witness Assistance Program grant agreement with Cal OES (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering a request from the Fresno County Transportation Authority. The proposal seeks to place a ballot measure on the November 2022 general election ballot to extend the current one-half percent local sales tax for 30 years.

• Resolution to place a transportation ballot measure on the November 2022 general election ballot
• Extension of the current one-half percent local sales tax for 30 years

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to place a measure on the November 2022 ballot asking voters to extend the existing half-percent transportation sales tax for 30 years, in line with the approved Transportation Expenditure Plan. The motion carried 5-0. Public presentations were held, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved resolution to place 30-year transportation sales tax extension on Nov. 2022 ballot (5-0)
• Held public presentations for non-agenda items
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a request to place a 30-year extension of the local half-percent transportation sales tax on the November 2022 ballot. The Board will also consider an initiative petition regarding improvements at California State University, Fresno. Other items include land use changes near Lanare and contract amendments for county services.

• Proposal to place a November 2022 ballot measure to extend a 0.5% transportation sales tax for 30 years
• Action on the 'California State University, Fresno Facility and Academic Program Improvement Initiative Measure' petition
• Partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 6899 near Lanare for residential use
• Amendment to RR-M Reyna Inc. contract for decedent removal services, increasing the total maximum to $2,100,000
• MOU with City of Fresno for a County vehicle used by an ICAC task force officer ($50,000)

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved salary adjustments for the County Administrative Officer, Assistant County Administrative Officers, and appointed Department Heads, effective August 8, 2022. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included numerous contracts, agreements, and resolutions, with one item deleted and another continued. A ballot measure to extend the county's transportation sales tax was continued to a special meeting on August 12, 2022.

• Approved salary adjustments for CAO, Assistant CAOs, and Department Heads (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with corrections, deleting item 42 (5-0)
• Continued transportation sales tax measure to Aug 12 special meeting
• Approved partial cancellation of Williamson Act contract for 6.64 acres (5-0)
• Authorized litigation against property owners at 13545 E. Bullard Ave. for zoning violations (5-0)
• Approved $11.2M ARPA allocation for Public Health programs (5-0)
• Approved $2.7M ARPA grant to Fresno Community Hospital for equipment (5-0)
• Approved $2.1M contract amendment for decedent removal services (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering the renewal of the Downtown Fresno Property and Business Assessment District. The agenda also includes amendments to several Groundwater Sustainability Plans and transportation expenditure plans. Additionally, the Board will review a $1,300,000 settlement with Turning Point of Central California.

• Renewal of Downtown Fresno Property and Business Assessment District ($711,134.47)
• Settlement agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for $1,300,000
• American Avenue shoulder improvements contract (Contract No. 22-02-C)
• Waste cleanup services for a County parcel on Ashlan Avenue
• Amendments to Groundwater Sustainability Plans

The Board of Supervisors approved the $2,664,020 contract for American Avenue shoulder improvements to Yarbs Grading & Paving, Inc., after considering a bid protest from Cal Valley Construction, Inc. They also adopted the Measure C Renewal County Transportation Expenditure Plan for 2027-2057, with Supervisor Brandau dissenting. The board approved several resolutions related to groundwater sustainability plans and a salary resolution adding positions for the Clean Slate reentry program.

• Awarded Contract No. 22-02-C to Yarbs Grading & Paving, Inc. for $2,664,020 (5-0)
• Adopted Measure C Renewal Transportation Expenditure Plan (4-1, Brandau no)
• Approved amendments to three Groundwater Sustainability Plans (5-0 each)
• Approved adding one Defense Attorney III and one Paralegal II to Public Defender's Office (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with exception of item 43, which was pulled for separate vote (5-0)
• Approved successor MOU for Sheriff's & Probation Personnel (5-0)
• Approved settlement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for $1,300,000 (5-0)
• Approved $13,401,137 for replacement vehicles and equipment (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing first-round applications for $13,954,929 in American Rescue Plan Act funds and discussing subrecipient monitoring policies. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding a community cat management ordinance and a local homelessness action plan.

• Review of $13,954,929 in ARPA-SLFRF subrecipient applications and monitoring policy
• Public hearing for the 'Community Cat Population Management' ordinance amendment
• Approval of Local Homelessness Action Plan funding ($2,976,820 for County; $3,753,702 for Fresno Madera Continuum of Care)
• Approval of 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for community development and housing grants
• Establishment of the FY 2022-23 County appropriations limit at $760,107,993

The Board of Supervisors approved the recommended budget for FY 2022-23, adopted the first round of ARPA subrecipient priority list earmarking $13,954,929, and approved the Local Homelessness Action Plan with grant funding. Several consent agenda items were approved, including contracts for behavioral health, public health, and probation services. Two items (48 and 58) were deleted from the consent agenda.

• Approved FY 2022-23 recommended budget (5-0)
• Adopted ARPA first round subrecipient priority list with $13,954,929 earmarked (5-0)
• Approved Local Homelessness Action Plan with $2,976,820 county allocation (4-1)
• Approved 2022-23 Annual Action Plan for community development grants (4-0, Brandau absent)
• Authorized litigation against Harpreet Pawar for nuisance violations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 20-79, except deleted items 48 and 58 (5-0)
• Approved salary resolution adding Deputy County Counsel and Legal Assistant positions (5-0)
• Set second hearing for Community Cat Population Management ordinance (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will consider adding 32 positions to the Department of Child Support Services and several roles to Social Services. They will also hear an appeal regarding a proposed agricultural processing facility at N. Chateau Fresno Avenue and W. Shields Avenue. Additionally, the Board will review a new local road safety plan.

• Adding 32 positions to the Department of Child Support Services
• Appeal for an agricultural processing facility at N. Chateau Fresno Avenue and W. Shields Avenue
• Adoption of the Multijurisdictional Local Road Safety Plan
• First hearing to amend IT and General Services fee schedules
• Annual assessment for street lighting in Renaissance at Bella Vista

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to grant an appeal and overturn the Planning Commission's technical denial of a conditional use permit for a value-added agricultural facility at 3025 N. Chateau Fresno Avenue. The approval includes conditions such as an odor study, truck routing plan, and a prohibition on growing hemp on the site. The Board also approved the consent agenda, several proclamations, and various agreements and budget resolutions.

• Granted appeal and approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3690 for agricultural processing facility (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with exception of item 28, which was pulled and approved separately (5-0)
• Approved salary resolution adding 32 positions to Child Support Services (5-0)
• Conducted first hearings to amend Master Schedule of Fees for IT and General Services (5-0)
• Approved annual assessment for Renaissance at Bella Vista lighting and landscape maintenance (5-0)
• Adopted Fresno County portion of Multijurisdictional Local Road Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved waiver of nepotism rule for son of HR Director hired as Engineer I (5-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions including Stephen Shehadey to Lower San Joaquin Levee District (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will decide whether to approve a payment plan or terminate a lease for $103,344 in unpaid rent from Batth Ranch, Inc. The agenda also includes zoning amendments for employee housing and a list of road maintenance projects. Additionally, the Board will consider budget increases for several Public Works positions.

• Decision on $103,344 in unpaid rent for 320 acres of County farmland
• Zoning amendments for employee and farmworker housing
• List of road and bridge projects for FY 2022-23
• $70,911 budget increase for Public Works and Planning positions
• Ordinance regarding organics disposal reduction

The Board of Supervisors approved a $2,019,536.28 contract for bituminous seal coats on various county roads, awarded to Talley Oil, Inc. They also allocated over $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for homelessness initiatives, including rural outreach, emergency housing, and alternative dwelling units. The board approved a zoning text amendment to permit certain agricultural uses within the Millerton Specific Plan area, and authorized a tentative breach of contract action against Gill Farms in closed session.

• Approved $2,019,536.28 bituminous seal coat contract to Talley Oil, Inc. (5-0)
• Allocated up to $6.5M in ARPA funds for homelessness initiatives (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for Millerton Specific Plan area (5-0)
• Authorized tentative breach of contract action against Gill Farms (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 40 items (5-0)
• Approved salary resolution adding positions in Auditor-Controller office (5-0)
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions (5-0)
• Deleted item 9 regarding Batth Ranch, Inc. past-due rent

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items including fee amendments and contract extensions. Key discussions include allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds for affordable homes in Riverdale and groundwater wells in Tranquillity and Malaga. The meeting also includes various proclamations.

• $540,000 ARPA grant to Habitat for Humanity Fresno for Riverdale affordable homes
• $1,100,000 ARPA grant for a groundwater well in Tranquillity
• $1,850,000 ARPA grant for a groundwater well in Malaga
• First hearing to increase County Counsel legal fees to $159 per hour
• Extension of Hinds Hospice agreement for the Suicide Survivors Program ($1,837,864)

The Board of Supervisors approved the consent agenda (items 21-54) with the exception of item 44, which was deleted. Key approvals included $21.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for IT improvements, including cybersecurity, mobile workforce technology, and emergency response radio upgrades. The board also approved several agreements for behavioral health services, social services programs, and community projects, all with unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved $21.9M in ARPA funds for IT upgrades including cybersecurity and radio towers (5-0)
• Approved $1.1M for Tranquillity groundwater well and $1.85M for Malaga groundwater well (5-0)
• Approved $540,000 for Habitat for Humanity affordable housing in Riverdale (5-0)
• Approved $17.7M for CalWORKs Home Visiting Program with four agencies (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M for American Avenue Disposal Site Caterpillar Scraper purchase (5-0)
• Approved $1.84M Hinds Hospice agreement extension for suicide survivors program (5-0)
• Approved $1.3M Aspiranet adoption support services agreement (5-0)
• Deleted item 44: $2.985M for Environmental Compliance Center construction (removed from agenda)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing regarding an ordinance to authorize the future sale of landfill gas as renewable energy at the American Avenue Disposal Site. The meeting also includes discussions on Community Development Block Grant programs and a permit for a new gas station at West Olive Avenue.

• Public hearing for landfill gas sale ordinance at American Avenue Disposal Site
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3636 for a gas station and mini-market at 3375 W. Olive Avenue
• Amendment to Youth Leadership Institute agreement, increasing total to $6,246,760
• Retroactive agreement with Fresno Center for Holistic Cultural Education Wellness Center up to $3,900,255
• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant program updates

The Board of Supervisors approved a landfill gas-to-energy project at the American Avenue Disposal Site, including a revenue agreement with Toro Energy of California AA, LLC, estimated to bring about $134.8 million in economic benefits. The board also approved a conditional use permit for a gas station at an existing mini-market, and directed staff to return in May with code enforcement staffing allocations. All votes were 5-0 except one consent item, the Youth Leadership Institute amendment, which passed 4-1.

• Approved landfill gas-to-energy revenue agreement with Toro Energy (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for gas station at 3375 W. Olive Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $22.5M contract for American Avenue Disposal Site waste relocation (5-0)
• Approved $7.1M in ARPA funds for HVAC and electrical upgrades (5-0)
• Approved Youth Leadership Institute contract amendment, $150K increase (4-1)
• Approved successor MOUs for Sheriff's Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Deputy Probation Officers (5-0)
• Approved $600K emergency shelter agreement with Fresno Housing Authority (5-0)
• Directed staff to return in May with code enforcement staffing allocations (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several department appointments and salary resolutions. The meeting also includes discussions on various grant agreements and the allocation of ARCA funds to local fire districts.

• $2,000,000 ARPA fund agreement for Fresno County Fire Protection District
• $1,204,165 grant agreement for the Public Defense Pilot Program
• $332,804 budget increase for Public Defender positions
• $1,085,668 ARPA fund agreement for North Central Fire Protection District
• Negotiations regarding the UMC Campus property

The Board of Supervisors approved a consent agenda with several notable items, including $2 million in ARPA funds for the Fresno County Fire Protection District and $1,085,668 for the North Central Fire Protection District to address COVID-19-related costs. A separate $225,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement for the 2022 National Garlic Festival was approved in a 3-2 vote, with Supervisors Mendes and Pacheco dissenting. The board also confirmed appointments for the Directors of Behavioral Health and Social Services, and approved a $17.25 million package for child abuse prevention services through multiple agencies.

• Approved $2M ARPA subrecipient agreement with Fresno County Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Approved $1,085,668 ARPA subrecipient agreement with North Central Fire Protection District (5-0)
• Approved $225,000 ARPA subrecipient agreement for National Garlic Festival (3-2)
• Confirmed Susan Holt as Director of Behavioral Health - Public Guardian (5-0)
• Confirmed Sanja K. Bugay as Director of Social Services (5-0)
• Approved $17,250,000 for child abuse prevention services via multiple agencies (5-0)
• Approved $332,804 budget increase for Public Defender positions (5-0)
• Approved $180,000 for Voter's Choice Act implementation (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review the mid-year budget report and adopt 2022 homelessness priorities. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation regulations and ARPA funding for the National Garlic Festival.

• Probation Department agreement with Superior Court of California not to exceed $8,320,404
• Budget resolution increasing Probation Org 3430 appropriations by $883,177
• Conditional Use Permit for a micro-brewery and tasting room at 5054 N. Academy Avenue
• Adoption of water conservation stages for various County Service Areas and Waterworks Districts
• Resolution urging increased domestic oil production to replace Russian imports

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider an appeal regarding a denied permit for a commercial center at W. Belmont and N. Cornelia Avenues. The agenda also includes the adoption of a groundwater sustainability plan and various county contracts. Additionally, the Board will review budget increases for election services and law enforcement programs.

• Appeal of permit denial for a convenience store and gas station at W. Belmont and N. Cornelia Avenues
• Agreement with BMI Imaging Systems, Inc. for digital record hosting up to $650,000
• Budget increase of $160,000 for County Clerk - Scheduled Elections
• Federal reimbursement funds for voting systems totaling $1,001,535
• Fentanyl Awareness Campaign contract with OUTFRONT Media Inc. up to $156,170

The Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to deny an appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit for a rural commercial center with a convenience store, fast-food restaurant, and gas station at the northwest corner of W. Belmont and N. Cornelia Avenues. The Board found it could not make the required findings for approval. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including a $43.6 million lease for Behavioral Health office space, and denied a grant application for the FUERTE project.

• Denied appeal and upheld denial of Conditional Use Permit No. 3655 for a rural commercial center (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda items 19-58, except items 27 and 50 which were voted on separately (5-0).
• Approved a 10-year lease with Heritage Centre, LLC for Behavioral Health office space, not to exceed $43,559,311 (5-0).
• Denied the California Resilience Challenge grant application for the FUERTE Project (5-0).
• Approved a budget transfer for election equipment, with Supervisor Brandau voting no (4-1).
• Approved the Pleasant Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (5-0).
• Approved a 35-year reclamation agreement with Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC for a solar facility (5-0).
• Approved a water transfer agreement with Arvin-Edison Water Storage District for 950 acre-feet (5-0).

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors received a presentation on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and adopted a Subrecipient Selection Policy for the county's $194,063,657 in federal funds. By consensus, the board directed staff to earmark up to $6 million for hospital surge capacity, with up to $2 million each for St. Agnes, Community Regional Medical Center, and Clovis Community, and to examine a proposal for the National Garlic Festival. The board also adopted changes to the Federal Legislative Platform, including opposition to vaccine mandates, and approved several appointments and consent agenda items.

• Adopted ARPA Subrecipient Selection Policy and earmarked funds for hospital surge and garlic festival (5-0)
• Adopted Federal Legislative Platform changes, including opposing vaccine mandates (5-0)
• Approved board appointments and reappointments to various commissions (5-0)
• Authorized litigation for nuisance abatement at two properties (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 increase for Medication Assisted Treatment coordinator in jail (5-0)
• Approved $1.29M Microbusiness Covid-19 Relief Grant agreement (5-0)
• Approved $1.8M library accounting services contract (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending probation fees and adding juvenile housing fee (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing several service contracts and budget amendments across various departments. This includes discussions on dispatching services, inmate housing, and speed limit ordinances. The meeting also features a presentation regarding foster care.

• Revenue Agreement with City of Mendota for dispatching services up to $961,480
• Budget reduction of $4,910,336 for Behavioral Health psychiatric services
• Mechanical contracting agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. up to $2,000,000
• Retroactive revenue agreement with City of Fresno for inmate housing up to $1,161,200
• First hearing on amending the County's Speed Limits Ordinance

The Board of Supervisors approved a one-time COVID-19 pandemic payment of $1,500 for full-time and $750 for part-time county employees in permanently allocated positions, with Supervisor Brandau dissenting. The board also approved several other items, including a contract with the City of Mendota for dispatch services and a foster care presentation that led to a comparative study directive.

• Approved $1,500/$750 COVID-19 pandemic payments for county employees (4-1, Brandau no)
• Approved $961,480 dispatch services agreement with City of Mendota (5-0)
• Approved $1,161,200 inmate housing agreement with City of Fresno (5-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 mechanical job order contract with Johnson Controls (5-0)
• Approved $4,953,304 HOME Grant budget resolution (5-0)
• Approved successor MOU for Law Enforcement Unit 1 (5-0)
• Approved successor MOUs for SEIU Local 521 units (5-0)
• Directed comparative study of social worker and other classifications (consensus)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several grant agreements and personnel changes. Items include continuing emergency statuses for drought and the Creek Fire. The agenda also includes discussions on housing programs and public health appointments.

• $1,596,691 agreement with City of Fresno to assign police officers and an analyst to the Adult Compliance Team
• YPFG Grant applications totaling $1,152,571 for youth programs and facilities
• Participation in the 'No Place Like Home Program - Round Four' for supportive housing projects
• $663,294 grant agreement with the State of California for emergency management
• Sole source agreement with Central Valley Health Information Exchange and Manifest MedEx for patient data transmission

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the consent agenda, including contracts for substance use prevention, a No Place Like Home housing application, and a retroactive agreement with the City of Fresno for police officers. They also approved board appointments and reappointments to various commissions and districts. Closed session items were held with no reportable action.

• Approved consent agenda items 13-30 (5-0)
• Approved $540,000 agreement with LPC Consulting for substance use prevention services (5-0)
• Approved participation in No Place Like Home Program Round Four with UPholdings (5-0)
• Approved $1,596,691 agreement with City of Fresno for police officers on Adult Compliance Team (5-0)
• Approved $1,152,571 in Youth Programs and Facilities Grants from BSCC (5-0)
• Approved $88,130 sole-source agreement for health information exchange (5-0)
• Approved $422,833 software support agreement with Valsoft CASD (5-0)
• Approved board appointments including Susan Holt to First 5 Commission (5-0)