Fresno County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review energy service agreements for solar installations at several county locations. The agenda also includes a software support contract and an appeal regarding community plan amendments.

• Energy Services Agreements with ForeFront Power for solar photovoltaic systems
• Agreement with Rimini Street, Inc. for Oracle software maintenance not to exceed $863,905
• First hearing for the Fresno County Infectious Materials Ordinance
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for General Plan and zoning amendments in several communities
• Resolution to defer implementation of changes to California Welfare and Institutions Code §5008

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is holding hearings on ordinances regarding employee political activity and real property leasing procedures. The Board will also consider petitions to remove portions of agricultural land from conservation contracts for residential use. Additionally, several retroactive grant approvals for insurance fraud programs are up for consideration.

• $8,750,000 contract with Toppan Merrill, LLC for Voter Information Guides and translations
• First hearing on ordinance amending Civil Service System regarding political activity by employees
• Petition to remove 2.36 acres from Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 1090 at E. American Avenue and S. Navelencia Avenue
• Petition to remove 2.33 acres from Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 50 at McKinley and Mendocino Avenue
• Retroactive approval of grants for the Automobile Insurance Fraud Program totaling $559,693

Board of Supervisors

The Board will choose between two options for ballot printing and mailer services. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding children's books in county libraries and the approval of an airport construction plan. Additionally, supervisors will consider salary adjustments and temporary housing extensions for Creek Fire victims.

• Contract options for ballot printing and mailer services up to $8,000,000
• Resolution for a 'Parents Matter' approach to reviewing children's books in libraries
• Approval of the Stamoules Airport Plan near Mendota
• 5% salary adjustment for unrepresented and management classifications
• Extension of temporary housing for Creek Fire displaced individuals through 2025

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing a grant application for up to $9,000,000 to increase housing production in Fresno County. The agenda also includes ordinances for special elections in March 2024 and an initiative petition regarding California State University, Fresno.

• PRO Housing Grant application for up to $9,000,000 to remove barriers to affordable housing
• Ordinances for special elections on March 5, 2024, to amend the Fresno County Charter
• Lease agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for mailing machines not to exceed $138,130
• Grant for a river patrol boat for the Sheriff’s Office totaling $133,416
• Review of initiative petition for California State University, Fresno facility improvements

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review several high-value contracts and property matters. Key items include the sale of surplus real property at the old University Medical Center Campus and law enforcement service agreements for Riverdale Joint Unified School District.

• Sale of 30 acres of County-owned surplus property at E. Kings Canyon Road and S. Cedar Avenue for a minimum of $6,000,000
• Law enforcement services agreement with Riverdale Joint Unified School District not to exceed $1,728,542
• Service agreement with eCivis, Inc. for grant management software not to exceed $600,000
• Agreement with Integrated Voting Systems, Inc. for ballot and mailer services not to exceed $7,725,000
• Alcoholic Beverage License Type 21 application for Millerton Road and Marina Drive, Friant, CA

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposal to sell surplus real property located at E. Kings Canyon Road and S. Cedar Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on charter amendments for naming geographic features and 2024 health insurance premiums.

• Proposed sale of the UMC property for a minimum price of $6,000,000
• Charter amendment regarding the naming of geographic features in unincorporated Fresno County
• Grant agreements for the Alcohol and Drug Impended Driver Vertical Prosecution Program
• Approval of 2024 health insurance premiums for active employees and retirees
• Retroactive agreement with EDC for economic promotion at $93,000

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is conducting public hearings on the recommended budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The session includes presentations on the General Fund, Capital Projects, and various enterprise and special revenue funds. Total recommended budget requirements, excluding special districts, are $4,838,785,185.

• Public hearings for Fiscal Year 2023-24 recommended budgets
• Presentation of General Fund budgets for various county departments
• Review of Capital Projects including West Annex Jail and Animal Control Facility
• Discussion of Debt Service, Internal Service, and Enterprise Funds
• Total recommended budget requirements of $4,838,785,185 (excluding special districts)

The Board of Supervisors held public hearings on the recommended budgets for various funds and departments. Following these hearings, the Board approved the final budget resolution for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023-24 Final Budget Resolution (Resolution No. 23-294) for $4,838,785,185 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting the County's Americans With Disabilities Act Transition Plan. The agenda includes a first hearing on Clovis development fees and a no-cost lease for a medical clinic at 1221 Fulton Street. The Board will also review contract amendments for behavioral health services.

• First hearing to amend Clovis Development Fees within the City of Clovis sphere of influence
• No-cost lease for San Joaquin Valley Free Medical Clinic and Needle Exchange at 1221 Fulton Street
• $410,000 increase for autopsy services with Forensic Doctors Group, PC
• $950,149 increase to the Recovery Residence Master Agreement
• Adoption of the County's Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan

The Board of Supervisors approved a no-cost lease and pilot program for the San Joaquin Valley Free Medical Clinic and Needle Exchange at 1221 Fulton Street. Other actions included adopting an ADA Transition Plan and approving several board appointments.

• Approved no-cost lease and pilot program for San Joaquin Valley Free Medical Clinic and Needle Exchange (3-2)
• Adopted and approved the County of Fresno ADA Transition Plan (5-0)
• Approved letter of opposition to SJR-7 regarding firearms (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved proclamation of September 2023 as National Suicide Prevention Month (5-0)
• Approved first hearing to amend Clovis Development Fees in Ordinance Code Title 17 (5-0)
• Appointed James Quist to Planning Commission and reappointed Thomas Mulholland and Barry Bauer to various commissions (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 maximum contract with Forensic Doctors Group, PC for autopsies (5-0)
• Ratified information-sharing agreement with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office for license plate recognition (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review a $4,225,000 list of recommended programs for American Rescue Plan Act funding. Other items include a petition for agricultural land cancellation at S. Fowler Avenue and several departmental contract amendments.

• Discussion of $4,225,000 in ARPA-SLFRF recommended funds
• Petition to remove 2.01 acres from Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 2568 at S. Fowler Avenue and E. Rose Avenue
• Resolution for election of Sheriff and District Attorney in gubernatorial years
• Agreement with Relias LLC for a Behavioral Health Learning Management System up to $1,228,425
• Amendment to Westside Family Preservation Services Network budget up to $2,078,333

The Board of Supervisors approved a charter amendment to change the election cycle for the Sheriff and District Attorney. They also accepted a $4.225 million ARPA fund award list and approved a partial cancellation of an agricultural land contract for a residential homesite.

• Approved amendment to Fresno County Charter Section 15 for Sheriff and District Attorney election timing (5-0)
• Accepted Second Round Award List for ARPA-SLFRF funds totaling $4,225,000 (5-0)
• Approved partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 2568 for a 2.01-acre homesite (5-0)
• Reappointed Kirpal Sihota to the Transportation Authority (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to revenue Agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation for incarcerated persons' tablets (5-0)
• Approved annual Equitable Sharing Agreements for the District Attorney and Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board is reviewing several contracts, including a $3.2 million increase for a lease at Heritage Centre, LLC. The agenda also includes updates on the Reedley lab abatement and road maintenance plans. Additionally, the Board will consider labor negotiations and emergency status continuations.

• Lease amendment for Heritage Centre, LLC increasing maximum by $3,200,000
• Contract with Codex Corporation for jail monitoring services up to $439,061
• Agreement for workplace investigations not to exceed $500,000
• Adoption of a Military Equipment Use $Use Policy ordinance
• Road maintenance and rehabilitation contract for various Fresno County locations

The Board of Supervisors approved a major asphalt concrete overlay contract and adopted a new military equipment use policy. They also extended several local emergency statuses related to winter storms and drought-driven tree mortality.

• Awarded $14,570,998.05 road maintenance contract to Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-010 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Approved $439,061 agreement with Codex Corporation for jail tracking software (5-0)
• Extended local emergency statuses for winter storms and tree mortality (5-0)
• Appointed Dustin Hail to Emergency Medical Care Committee and Allison Febbo to Broadview Water District (5-0)
• Reappointed Eve Castellanos to Commission on the Status of Women and James Karle to West Fresno County Red Scale Protective District (5-0)
• Adopted proclamations for Breastfeeding Awareness Month and Valley Fever Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved responses to Civil Grand Jury Report No. 2 regarding Measure B and the Free Library (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several land use and contract items. These include a potential property purchase in Clovis and an appeal regarding an aggregate operation's operating time. The Board will also discuss new guidance for unincorporated community plans.

• Lease amendment for 200 W. Pontiac Way, Clovis with a $15,700,000 purchase option
• First hearing on a proposed ordinance regarding military equipment use policy
• Appeal of an aggregate operation's permit to extend operating time until July 28, 2027
• Partial cancellation of an agricultural land conservation contract for residential use near Fowler
• Presentation by the California Insurance Commissioner on fire-prone area insurance legislation

The Board of Supervisors approved a lease amendment for office and warehouse space in Clovis, including an option to purchase the property. Other actions included approving a military equipment use policy and a partial cancellation of an agricultural land contract for residential use.

• Approved lease amendment for 200 W. Pontiac Way with option to purchase for $15,700,000 (5-0)
• Approved military equipment use policy and set second hearing for August 8, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 378 for 2.51 acres of residential use (5-0)
• Approved guidelines and prioritization for Unincorporated Community Plans (5-0)
• Approved hiring retiree Bill Hicks as Assessor’s Special Properties Appraiser (5-0)
• Proclaimed Eligibility Workers, Job Specialists, and Appeals Specialists Appreciation Week (5-0)
• Proclaimed Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (5-0)
• Recognized Dr. Trinidad Solis as Physician of the Year (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items, including a proposal for $40 million in revenue bonds to fund health centers. The meeting also includes public hearings on water service fee increases and various local assessments.

• $40,000,000 bond issuance for Family HealthCare Network health centers
• Support for increasing City of Fresno's Public Infrastructure Fund to $250 million
• Partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 152 for residential use
• Annual assessments for street lighting and landscape maintenance in Renaissance at Bella Vista
• Proposed water service fee increases for County Service Area 30, El Porvenir

The Board approved a recommended budget for the period starting July 1, 2023, and supported increasing the City of Fresno’s Public Infrastructure Fund allocation to $250 million. They also authorized revenue bonds for health center construction and approved several local service assessments.

• Approved support for restoring City of Fresno Public Infrastructure Fund allocation to $250 million (5-0)
• Approved recommended budget for period starting July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved revenue bonds up to $40 million for Family HealthCare Network centers in Reedley and Selma (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 annual assessment for Renaissance at Bella Vista street lighting and landscape maintenance (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 annual assessment for Tenaya Park operation and maintenance (5-0)
• Approved annual water service fee increases for CSA 30, El Porvenir through June 30, 2028 (5-0)
• Deleted petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 152
• No appointments made from Boards, Commissions and Committees Vacancy Report

Board of Supervisors

The Board is considering the donation of 23 county-owned travel trailers to Elevate Community Services, Poverello House, and Fresno Mission Foundation. The agenda also includes first hearings on amending various service fees for General Services and IT. Additionally, the board will review a grant agreement for victim restitution and a software maintenance contract.

• Donation of 23 travel trailers to Elevate Community Services, Poverello House, and Fresno Mission Foundation
• Grant agreement for Victim Restitution Program funding ($269,109)
• Software maintenance contract with Penlink, Ltd. not to exceed $324,644
• First hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees for General Services and IT
• Resolution supporting the California State Association of Counties’ AT HOME Plan

The Board approved the donation of 23 surplus travel trailers to three community-based nonprofit organizations to support unhoused populations. The Board also supported a state plan to address homelessness and held initial hearings to amend county fee schedules.

• Approved donation of 23 surplus travel trailers to Fresno Mission Foundation (15), Poverello House (4), and Elevate Community Services, Inc. (4) (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-195 supporting the California State Association of Counties’ AT HOME Plan to address homelessness (5-0)
• Approved first hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees for General Services (5-0)
• Approved first hearing to amend Master Schedule of Fees for Information Technology Services (5-0)
• Approved hiring four retired employees as Extra-Help for Social Services positions (5-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Kus to the Behavioral Health Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Leland Nilmeier to the Recreation & Wildlife Commission (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with the exception of items 33 and 43 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing a petition to convert part of an agricultural contract for residential use on Watts Valley Road. The board will also receive a report regarding ICE access to the county jail and consider an ordinance for flags at county facilities.

• Proposed ordinance for flags flown at County Facilities
• Petition to convert 2.41 acres of agricultural land on Watts Valley Road for residential use
• Report on ICE access to the county jail during 2022
• Extension of Jail Diversion Program funding up to $7,012,440
• Grant application for $447,075 in Off-Highway Motor Vehicle funds

The Board of Supervisors approved a proposed ordinance to amend the County Code regarding which flags are permitted at County facilities. The Board also approved several proclamations and appointed members to the Behavioral Health Board and Regional Health Authority.

• Approved proposed Ordinance to add Section 13.24.050 regarding flags permitted at County Facilities (5-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Ann Monreal to the Behavioral Health Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Joyce Fields-Keene to the Fresno-Kings-Madera Regional Health Authority (5-0)
• Continued petition for partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 152 (4-1)
• Approved $53,125 increase for MAT Care Coordinator at Fresno County Jail (5-0)
• Proclaimed Public Works Week, Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month, and Community Action Month (5-0)
• Approved 'Climb to Kaiser' cycling event (5-0)
• Recognized June 2023 as Portuguese Heritage Month (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a $430,000 grant for the Sheriff-Coroner’s body-worn camera program. The agenda includes proposals to rezone 16.89 acres at E. Herndon Avenue and N. Highland Avenue and to allow a solar facility on 40 acres near Mendota. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding community development, housing, and homeless grant programs.

• $430,000 grant for Sheriff-Coroner Body-worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program
• Rezoning of 16.89 acres at E. Herndon Avenue and N. Highland Avenue to Rural Residential
• Partial cancellation of a 40-acre agricultural conservation contract for a solar facility
• Public hearing on 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for community development, housing, and homeless grants
• Ordinance amendment regarding flags permitted at County Facilities

The Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning of a 16.89-acre parcel to Rural Residential and authorized the partial cancellation of a Williamson Act contract to allow for a solar electrical generation facility. The Board also approved several health-related proclamations and a $430,000 body-worn camera grant.

• Approved rezoning of 16.89-acre parcel at 9045 E. Herndon Ave from AL-20 to R-R (5-0)
• Approved partial cancellation of Agricultural Land Conservation Contract No. 1152 for a 40-acre solar facility (5-0)
• Approved $430,000 DOJ grant for Body-worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (5-0)
• Approved 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for community development, housing, and homeless grant programs (5-0)
• Approved adding one Principal Staff Analyst position to Department of Behavioral Health (5-0)
• Approved adding one Sheriff’s IT Analyst IV position and deleting three vacant positions (5-0)
• Directed staff to return May 23 with an updated ordinance regarding flags at County Facilities (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 2023 as Mental Health Matters, Foster Care, and Lyme Disease Awareness months (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will review an appeal regarding a variance application for a parcel near Clovis. The meeting also includes approvals for several large grants and contracts, including funding for child welfare and public health.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for 2768 N. Highland Avenue
• $1,032,000 agreement with Laton Community Services District for water meter replacements
• $2,389,571 grant amendment for the Public Defense Pilot Program
• $250,000 agreement with CASA to support child welfare and foster care
• $9,693,817 revenue agreement for the Immunization Local Assistance Grant

The Board of Supervisors approved a variance to allow the creation of two parcels from a 33.48-acre lot on N. Highland Avenue. The Board also approved several ARPA-SLFRF funding agreements and proclaimed multiple awareness months.

• Overturned Planning Commission denial and approved Variance Application No. 4139 for 2768 N. Highland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 ARPA-SLFRF agreement with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fresno and Madera Counties (5-0)
• Approved ARPA-SLFRF agreement with Laton Community District for water meter replacement up to $1,032,000 (5-0)
• Approved $250,320 increase to Lexipol, LLC agreement for policy manuals (5-0)
• Approved $1,185,405 increase to BSCC Public Defense Pilot Program Grant (5-0)
• Extended local emergency status for Winter Storms via Resolution No. 23-118 and 23-132 (5-0)
• Proclaimed May as Older Americans Month (5-0)
• Proclaimed April 23-29 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution opposing the City of Fresno's plan to rename several roads to 'Cesar Chavez Boulevard.' The Board also plans to declare approximately 30 acres of former University Medical Center property as surplus land for sale at a minimum price of $6,000,000.

• Resolution opposing renaming East Kings Canyon Road, East Ventura Avenue, and West California Avenue
• Sale of 30 acres of former University Medical Center property for at least $6,000,000
• Retroactive approval of a $430,000 DOJ grant for body-worn camera implementation
• Election date changes for Westside Elementary School District and other districts
• Appointment of extra-help retirees to various county positions

The Board approved the sale of approximately 30 acres of surplus land at the former University Medical Center for a minimum of $6 million. Other key actions included opposing the renaming of several roads to Cesar Chavez Boulevard and approving multiple housing and health service agreements.

• Declared former University Medical Center land surplus and approved sale for minimum $6,000,000 (5-0)
• Opposed City of Fresno's renaming of East Kings Canyon Road, East Ventura Avenue, and West California Avenue to 'Cesar Chavez Boulevard' (5-0)
• Approved $13,348,600 agreement for supportive services at Crossroads Village permanent supportive housing (5-0)
• Approved $6,000,000 increase to ConvergeOne, Inc. agreement for Cisco networking products (5-0)
• Approved $2,672,005 increase to UC San Francisco agreement for communicable disease services (5-0)
• Authorized rezoning of unincorporated parcels to meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of James Linenbach, Kenneth Long, and Dwight Kroll to Clovis Cemetery District (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jennifer Estrada to Fresno Mosquito & Vector Control District (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will review the mid-year budget report and discuss the schedule for the 2023-24 fiscal year budget. Items include approving a grant for law enforcement cameras and discussing jail upgrades. The meeting also includes hearings on changes to county fee schedules.

• Retroactive approval of $430,000 DOJ grant for Body-worn Camera Program
• $500,000 budget resolution for Fresno County Main Jail Upgrades
• First hearing to amend the Tax Collector's Master Schedule of Fees
• Plans and specifications for Dry Creek Bridge Replacement on Burrough Valley Road
• Termination of local emergency status related to severe drought

The Board of Supervisors approved a $4.86M contract with Agee Construction Company, Inc. for the Dry Creek Bridge replacement. Other key actions included terminating the severe drought local emergency status and approving several public health and social service grants.

• Awarded $4,864,640 contract for Dry Creek Bridge Replacement to Agee Construction Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Terminated local emergency status related to Severe Drought (5-0)
• Approved $3,130,100 ARPA fund agreement for a new water storage tank in Caruthers (5-0)
• Approved $1,660,661 agreement with City of Fresno for Public Safety Realignment Act Adult Compliance Team (5-0)
• Approved $50,400 settlement for a personal injury claim by Yovani Larios (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Exclusive Service Area Provider Program Agreements and exempted rural areas from organic waste program (5-0)
• Approved $3,995,322 compensation increase for Valley Center for the Blind (5-0)
• Reappointed James Sponsler, Leticia Fernandez, and Alan Langstraat to various committees (4-1)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on water conservation regulations and a $4.9 million housing investment plan. They will also consider a $4.7 million agreement for capital improvements at the Marjaree Mason Center. Additionally, the Board will review a proposed $2.00 fee for certain real estate recordings.

• Public hearing for $4,953,304 in HOME Investment Partnerships funding
• $4,700,000 agreement for Marjaree Mason Center capital improvements
• ARPA funding amendments for Biola, Del Rey, and Tranquillity districts
• Proposed $2.00 fee for recording certain real estate instruments
• Workshop on Mello-Roos bond financing for residential projects

The Board approved a legal action to challenge AB 2022 and the renaming of locations within the county. Other key actions included adopting water conservation stages for 2023-2024 and approving $4.9M in HOME Investment Partnerships funding.

• Authorized outside counsel to sue State of California over AB 2022 (3-2)
• Approved $4,953,304 HOME Investment Partnerships Allocation Plan (4-1)
• Adopted Water Conservation Stages for April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Mello-Roos bond financing for residential projects provided a Community Services District is formed (5-0)
• Approved $4.7M ARPA-SLFRF agreement with Marjaree Mason Center for a Resource Community Center (5-0)
• Approved $2,098,240 grant for water distribution improvements in CSA 1 - Tamarack Estates (5-0)
• Adopted changes to State Legislative Platform regarding foster youth funding and voter roll maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $732,570 contract increase for Poverello House Triage Emergency Shelter Services (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting regarding recent weather events. The Board will consider a resolution to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency following the February 2023 winter storms.

• Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to February 2023 winter storms

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency due to the February 2023 winter storms. No other substantive actions were taken during the special meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-056 proclaiming a Local Emergency for February 2023 winter storms (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board will hold public hearings on proposed annual water service fee increases for El Porvenir and Cantua Creek. Members are also considering a new design-build method for public works projects and potential hour reductions at the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Wellness Center.

• Public hearing on water service fee increases for CSA 30 (El Porvenir) and CSA 32 (Cantua Creek)
• Adoption of Design-Build procurement method with up to $50,000 in stipends
• Proposed reduction to Behavioral Health Urgent Care Wellness Center operational hours
• Amendment to Toppan Merrill, LLC agreement increasing the total maximum to $1,750,000
• Drug Cannabis Eradication Suppression Program application for $230,000

The Board approved annual water service fee increases for County Service Area 32 (Cantua Creek) through February 2028. A similar proposal for County Service Area 30 (El Porvenir) was abandoned following a majority protest from property owners. The Board also approved several funding agreements for affordable housing and public works.

• Approved annual water service fee increases for CSA 32, Cantua Creek (5-0)
• Abandoned proposed water service fee increases for CSA 30, El Porvenir, due to majority protest (5-0)
• Approved $2.25M in HOME and PLHA funds for Guardian Village affordable apartments in Reedley (4-1)
• Approved $905,890 contract with Carter Enterprises Group, Inc. for crack seals (5-0)
• Approved reduction to Department of Behavioral Health Urgent Care Wellness Center operational hours (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution approving Design-Build as a contractor procurement method for public works (5-0)
• Authorized initiation of interpleader litigation regarding 2021 excess tax sale proceeds (5-0)
• Authorized litigation for declaratory relief regarding campaign contribution limits (3-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is reviewing updates to the county's federal legislative platform and several contract amendments. The agenda includes allocating ARPA funds to local community programs and increasing compensation for legal defense services. The Board will also address emergency status resolutions regarding drought and tree mortality.

• Amendment to increase legal services compensation by $124,499 to a total of $29,689,451
• Allocation of ARPA funds: up to $300,000 for Care Fresno and $180,000 for Fresh Start Youth Center
• Amendment to Sheriff's Office agreement increasing compensation from $180,000 to $360,000
• Application for an Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 at 41830 Tollhouse Road
• Resolution to terminate the local emergency regarding local hospitals

The Board of Supervisors voted to end the local emergency regarding Fresno County hospitals. They also approved several grant agreements for childcare and human trafficking services, and appointed members to various county commissions.

• Terminated local emergency regarding local hospitals (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 ARPA grant to Care Fresno, Inc. and $180,000 to Fresh Start Youth Center, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage License Type 20 for 41830 Tollhouse Road (3-2)
• Approved $356,700 emergency shelter agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $298,000 Right-of-Way Agreement for Fowler and Olive Avenue intersection improvements (5-0)
• Approved $124,499 increase for indigent conflict defense services (5-0)
• Continued local emergency status for tree mortality and severe drought (5-0)
• Appointed members to various boards including Housing Authority and Civil Service Commission (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved several high-value contracts for public health, social services, and infrastructure. Key actions included funding a new data system and authorizing emergency water services. The Board also appointed members to various county commissions.

• Approved $5M for a Countywide Integrated Data Sharing System (5-0)
• Approved $7.5M contract with Clean Earth Environmental Solutions for hazardous waste programs (5-0)
• Approved $1,133,063 agreement with Brain Learning Psychological Corporation for CalWORKs assessments (5-0)
• Approved $700,000 emergency water and wastewater operator agreement with Central Cal Waterworks, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $5,047,892 grant for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (5-0)
• Directed staff to study loan feasibility for Water Works District 18 (5-0)
• Approved first hearing for Ordinance amending Title 15 regarding building and construction (5-0)
• Appointed members to Behavioral Health Board, Zoo Authority, and other commissions (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting regarding recent weather conditions. The agenda includes adopting a resolution to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency resulting from winter storms.

• Resolution proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to winter storms

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 23-007 to proclaim and ratify a Local Emergency resulting from winter storms. No other substantive actions were taken during the special meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 23-007 proclaiming and ratifying a Local Emergency due to winter storms (5-0)

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The Board of Supervisors will consider declaring a local emergency following the closure of Madera Community Hospital and resulting bed capacity issues. The agenda also includes several proposals for law enforcement contracts, public health funding, and community program grants.

• Resolution to declare a Local Emergency due to hospital bed shortages
• Law enforcement services agreement with Fresno Unified School District up to $1,320,189
• $600,000 ARPA funding for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County 'Triple Play' program
• $2,426,734 ARPA funding to San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority for COVID-19 medical expenses
• $446,885 agreement for Central Valley Suicide Prevention Hotline services

The Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency following the closure of Madera Community Hospital and a lack of local bed capacity. The Board also approved several ARPA-funded health and youth programs and swore in re-elected supervisors.

• Adopted Resolution 23-006 proclaiming a Local Emergency due to hospital bed capacity (5-0)
• Approved $1.32M law enforcement services agreement with Fresno Unified School District for Wawona Middle School (5-0)
• Approved $600,000 ARPA grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County (5-0)
• Approved $2,426,734 ARPA reimbursement to San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority for COVID-19 expenses (5-0)
• Approved $1,038,211 and $4,144,993 ARPA agreements with Saint Agnes Medical Center and UC San Francisco for rural mobile health (5-0)
• Approved $2.25M budget increase for Fresno County Sheriff Substation construction (5-0)
• Appointed and reappointed members to various boards, commissions, and committees (5-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to re-elected Supervisors Buddy Mendes and Brian Pacheco