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Down at Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting March 26,2019.
Confirm appointment of Melissa Cregan, effective March 11, 2019, to the position of Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, 1. Receive Mid-Year Budget Report Fiscal Year 2018-19

Receive the Fresno County Zoo Authority 2017-18 Annual Report.
As of June 30, 2018, $38,364,944 in Measure Z funds were held in trust. Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Basin “DQ” as a recharge and drainage facility outside the City of Clovis’ Sphere of Influence.

receive the Fresno County Zoo Authority 2017-18 Annual Report.
As of June 30, 2018, $38,364,944 in Measure Z funds were held in trust. Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Basin “DQ” as a recharge and drainage facility outside the City of Clovis’ Sphere of Influence.

Fagundes Dairy would like location changed.

Authorize the Board of Supervisors to execute coalition letter to the President, Donald J. Trump, supporting the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement

the feasibility of developing a new transportation infrastructure to shift shipping containers from trucks to rail via an inland port system in the San Joaquin Valley ($10,000). Quintero asks to continue mid budget in April when @stevebrandau is present.

Adopt Proclamation and present certificates in recognition of the Caruthers High School Girls Basketball Team winning the 2019 Division V State Basketball Championship and to proclaim March 26, 2019, as Caruthers High School Girls Basketball Team Day in Fresno County

Receive presentation from California Youth Connection regarding No Stigma No Barriers Project, a transitional age youth mental health collaborative to support mental health and wellness. 5000 Aged 15-24 are homeless. Stability for foster care youth is needed.

Confirm appointment of Melissa Cregan, effective March 11, 2019, to the position of Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures
Throughout Ms. Cregan’s 17 years of service in the Agricultural Commissioner and Weights and Measures System in Fresno and

and Madera counties, she has progressively promoted to positions of increasing responsibility such as Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer to most recently the Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer. Ms. Cregan has served in a senior management capacity for the past 12

years overseeing program areas including Pest Exclusion, Pest Detection, Export Certification, Pesticide Regulatory Enforcement, and Weights and Measures. She has been actively involved with Federal, State, and Local partners developing and implementing policy furthering the

promotion and protection of agriculture, the environment, and an equitable marketplace. Ms. Cregan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science.

1. Conduct a public hearing on the Annual Water Conservation Report; and,
2. Adopt Resolution declaring Water Conservation Stage Two from May 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019 and Stage Three from April 1, 2019 through April 30, 2019 and December 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020

Receive the Fresno County Zoo Authority 2017-18 Annual Report.
As of June 30, 2018, $38,364,944 in Measure Z funds were held in trust for Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation (ZooCorp), with $32,039,802 of the total cash reserved for capital projects, and $6,325,142 for operations

In FY 2017-18, $14,316,990 in Measure Z taxes were received in total, and the Authority reimbursed ZooCorp $8,266,500 for capital projects, including the construction of a new warthog exhibit and infrastructure improvements, and design of new Asian animal exhibits. The Authority

also reimbursed ZooCorp $4,495,609 for operations costs that directly serve the animals, including feed, keeper and veterinarian salaries, and utilities.
The one-tenth of 1% Measure Z sales tax proceeds are received into three County managed funds s: one third for maintenance

and operations, two thirds for capital projects, and 2% for Authority administrative costs. Since inception, the Zoo has been reimbursed $44,917,529 for maintenance and operations, and $74,066,658 for capital projects.

Executive Director Scott Barton says this is envy of many zoos around the country. Wilderness Falls is play area for kids, warthog exhibit opens next week, Utility replacements, pathways repair donated by the late David McDonald. Roar &Pour beer/wine tasting has been successful

5000 zoo passes given out to Ronald McDonald House and other non-profits. Two new elephants added and white baby rhino born. Belmont Parking has been added. 828,000 attended the zoo in 2018. 400,000 attendance ten years ago. Yosemite tourists come to zoo as well. Magsig asks if

County and Fresno’s General Plan effects Specific plan of zoo? Barton says parking is main issue. Some shuttle areas generated by High Speed Rail. Changes mainly a help for zoo.

*Consider and approve proposed siting of Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Basin “DQ” as a recharge and drainage facility outside the City of Clovis’ Sphere of Influence. *Consider and approve proposed siting of Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Basin “DQ” as a

recharge and drainage facility outside the City of Clovis’ Sphere of Influence. The subject property is located on a portion of an approximately 67-acre parcel of agricultural land located south of the Sierra Avenue alignment, between the Enterprise Canal and the Leonard Avenue

north of Bullard Avenue and approximately 2,200 feet northwest of the nearest limits of the City of Clovis. Fagundes Dairy decided to plant on the property even though has been part of Master Plan for 20 years. County’s view hasn’t changed.

Dairy rep Ed Dunkel, jr. says this Recharge / drain is built for residential runoff and this doesn’t seem to be needed at this point.@BuddySupervisor makes Motion to Approve but asks the two parties to work out a deal. 4-0.

Among Consent Items: Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with the National Building Museum and Fresno Housing Authority for the Library to show the “Evicted” Exhibition, effective upon execution through December 30, 2019 ($7,000). Evicted” is a ground-

breaking exhibition that explores the causes and impacts of eviction. “Evicted” offers an immersive experience bringing visitors into the world of low-income renter eviction with unique design elements and striking graphics. Evicted” challenges adults and youth to face the

the enormity of a difficult subject, while providing context and a call to action. The exhibition employs a rich array of images and audio interviews. Specially commissioned visual infographics introduce visitors to the numbers and statistics they need to know in order to under-

stand the crisis. Rates of evictions across the United States and in different markets will make evident the depths of the problem. “Evicted” amplifies the stories of tenant families, as they explain in their own words and images the impact eviction has on them&their loved ones.

The exhibition will consist of approximately four house structures, four audio-visual programs with equipment, graphic elements, and other exhibition components. The Central Library branch was chosen to display the exhibit due to Fresno’s downtown area having a high concentration

of poverty, and because the branch is large enough to hold the substantial exhibit, which requires 1,600 square feet of space. Moving to Board Comments. Magsig says Clovis City Council rearranged with new Mayor is Beringer. Jose Flores is new Vice Mayor. Magisg also asks for

Each Supervisor can place two items on agenda. He hopes info can be disseminated earlier. Need to contact Clerk Berniece Seidel who is only person who can change it at a late time. CAO Rousseau has Final say to Agenda. Public Comments begin. SEIU Homecare Providers who make only

Minimum wage despite the hard work involved. “The clients need dignity and the Providers are due a wage increase.” (Estimated 20 SEIU supporters in Supervisor Chambers)

Supervisors going to Closed Session now. @threadreaderapp unroll