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Fresno County Board of Supervisors August 4, 2020. Among the items fence height ordinance; allow $30,000 campaign donation limit v State law that states $3000; add Chief Operating Officer under the CAO; several Covid related items as well such as jail testing and more

communicable disease specialists in nursing homes. #Fresno Among the Consent Calendar: 23. Proclaim the week of July 19 - 25, 2020 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week in
Fresno County.

24.Adjourn in Memory of Anthony White

25.Adjourn in Memory of George Kenneson

26.Adjourn in Memory of Robert "Bobby Magic" Boyajian, long time business entrepreneur

27.Adjourn in Memory of Maria Else, community activist

28.Adopt Resolution designating the Fresno Arts Council to serve as the County of Fresno’s local
partner with the California Arts Council for FY 2020-21.
Approval of the recommended action will adopt a resolution designating the Fresno Arts Council (FAC) to serve as County’s

local partner with the California Arts Council for FY 2020-21, which will enable the FAC to submit a new CAC grant application for FY 2020-21 State and Local Partnership Program (SLPP) funding.

33.Retroactive Agreement with Reading and Beyond, Inc. for Family Advocacy Services

34.Implementation of COVID-19 Related Distribution and Loan Provisions of the CARES Act with Respect to the County of Fresno 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

41 Approve and Authorize the Chairman to execute an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. for evidence-based case management services, effective upon execution, not to exceed four consecutive years, which includes a three-year base contract, and an optional one

year extension, total not to exceed $1,474,092. 46 Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding 10 Communicable Disease Specialist I/II
positions to the Public Health’s On June 29, 2020, the County Administrative Officer approved adding

10 extra help Communicable Disease Specialist I/II positions assigned to the Department’s COVID Congregate Settings Medical Investigation Team (CSMIT). Approval of the recommended action will convert these vacant positions to permanent status to help recruit and retain highly

qualified candidates to effectively respond to outbreaks among vulnerable residents living in congregate settings. Congregate living facilities have proven to be highly susceptible to outbreaks of the disease among both residents and staff. The County has approximately 3,000

older adults living in skilled nursing facilities, as well as residents living in other long term care facilities, residential substance use treatment centers, and correctional facilities. The Department is managing a high volume of cases within these facilities, and anticipates

these facilities will continue to need substantial support for the remainder of the response effort.

The recommended Communicable Disease Specialists will conduct investigational interviews to determine the source of infection and potential contacts of the patient, enter comprehensive investigation data into local

and state databases to facilitate accurate reporting, issue

guidance on mandated isolation and quarantine measures, and provide education to staff and residents on prevention, treatment and control protocols.

55 On November 9, 2018, the County received a letter from the CCC Office regarding the availability of funding for local 2020 U.S. Census related activities and the necessary procedures to “opt-in” and receive the allocation. On January 8, 2019, the Board adopted Resolution No.

19-003 authorizing the County to enter into the 2020 Census County-Optional Outreach Agreement and approved the execution of a County Opt-In letter.
On March 12, 2019, the Board approved the Census 2020 Standard Agreement which was then executed by
the CCC Office on March 25,

The Department was subsequently identified to administer the agreement and funds.
Consistent with the CCC Office’s requirements, the Department developed a Strategic Plan detailing a multi-faceted campaign to provide outreach to geographic areas and demographic groups identified

as Hard to Count (HTC). The Strategic Plan was provided to your Board via a July 16, 2019 Briefing Report. Following CCC Office approval of the Strategic Plan, the Department developed an Implementation Plan that includes funding fifteen (15) community-based organizations (CBOs)

to provide outreach activities in HTC areas. In addition, eleven local ethnic media outlets have been funded to complement CBO activities and assist with messaging through local radio, television and newspapers. Funded CBOs are supporting the individuals in HTC areas with access

and assistance in the completion of the Census questionnaire through a wide infrastructure of Census Questionnaire Assistance Centers and Kiosks, and telephonic support for County residents with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).
On February 25, 2020, your Board approved Amend

-ment No. 1 to the Census 2020 Standard Agreement that provided an additional funding allocation of $157,350. These additional funds were budgeted for printed materials and a contingency fund to support funded CBOs in targeted areas where additional resources were needed to in-

-crease the response rate prior to the US Census Bureau’s original July 31, 2020 deadline for questionnaire completion.
Due to Federal and subsequent State Shelter-In-Place requirements in response to COVID-19, the US Census Bureau has extended the deadline for questionnaire

completion to October 31, 2020. The CCC Office has recognized the need for an additional allocation to support the extended 2020 Census process, particularly in HTC areas of the County where the self-response rate to date remains extremely low.

The recommended Amendment was prepared by the CCC Office and differs from the County’s standard contract model. The Opt-In Letter indicates a July 30, 2020 deadline for submission; however, the CCC Office is not enforcing this deadline and has agreed to accept an August 4, 2020

Watch today’s Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting here fresnocounty.granicus.com/player/event/e…

Brandau with the invocation asking for blessings for those who have had loved ones pass away due to Covid-19 as well as those with economic stress. Item 46 is pulled from consent and will be heard. Starting with item #8 first

oard Agenda Item 8

Majority Protest Hearing on Standby Charge Assessment for Water and Sewer Services in County Service Area No. 1 - Tamarack Estates .CSA 1 was formed in 1962 to provide community water, sewer, and snow removal services for the subdivision known as Tamarack

Estates, located nine miles south of Huntington Lake. The subdivision contains a total of 45 lots, 38 of which are developed, 6 are undeveloped, and one contains a 10-unit motel. (Will take ballots at the end). Public: asks about doubled amount and inflation of 3%. How hard is

it for Supervisors to waive 3%? Magisg: once the CSA reaches reserve then it could. Homeowners ultimately have the final decisions. Public: repairings are being done piecemeal due to insufficient funding. Magisg: if it goes to State receivership then you lose all decision. CSD

would be better because piecemeal is ultimately more expensive. Ballots will be counted now while rest of Meeting proceeds.

4 Daniel C. Cederborg, County Counsel
Campaign Contribution Limits Ordinance
n 2019, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 571 which provided that the limit on contributions to candidates for local governmental offices would be the same as those set for

candidates state-wide office in California Government Code
unless the governing body of the local government set different limits on campaign contributions prior to January 1, 2021 pursuant to the authority granted in
. The state-wide limit contained in
is three

thousand dollars ($3,000) per election cycle. There are some exceptions to the state-wide limit for certain donors such as “small contributor committees” or “political party committees.” The proposed County Ordinance amendment would set the contribution limit for candidates for

for County elected officers to thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) for individuals and all types of entities. Counsel says this is more restrictive than what was there in past elections Would this cover judges races? A: Good question. State levels are actually higher. Magisg

thinks this will level the playing field and makes motion to approve. Approved 5-0

5.Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment II to Agreement No. A-18-169 with California Forensic Medical Group effective August 5, 2020 for additional medical services for jail inmates due to the COVID-19 pandemic with no change to the term of July 1, 2018 through

June 30, 2023, and increasing the maximum by $3,256,970 to a total of $124,366,023. Deputy says an outbreak at jail due to Covid-19. Magisg: is this in addition to $7 million for testing ? A: yes this is just for staffing. Approved

6.
Paul Nerland, Director of Human Resources
Agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC. for COVID-19 Testing for urgent and necessary COVID-19 testing at Fresno County Jail facilities; and CARES Act funds will be utilized to cover the costs associated with recommended agree-

-ment. Waives typical bidding process and approves agreement with pinnacle as well. This is for testing of jail staff with this item. Every week is recommended but not yet mandatory testing. Pacheco says Sheriff Office does a good job getting word out but we are getting lots of

Letters from public due to lack of knowledge on this testing. A: cases have dropped from high of 800 to now 200 levels. 21 inmates were taken to hospital none in ICU. Public: can juvenile officers have same testing? A: Yes. Now Dr. Joaquin Arambula wants to speak.

@BuddySupervisor wants him to wait until public comment portion. Arambula agrees and thanks Mendes for being a public servant. (Tension in room).

7  Approval of the recommended actions will amend the County of Fresno Ordinance Code to include a Chief Operating Officer in the current unclassified service designations. In an effort to more efficiently and effectively address the operational needs of the Administrative Office

the proposed amendment to the County of Fresno Ordinance Code will add a Chief Operating Officer to the current list of unclassified service classifications.
A Chief Operating Officer reports to the County Administrative Officer, is the

second-highest ranking executive position in the County, and is responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of County programs and related matters. The addition of a Chief Operating Officer allows the County Administrative Officer more time to provide direct

service to the Board of Supervisors and to focus on strategic policymaking to achieve Countywide goals. The level of responsibility and status as second in command under the County Administrative Officer requires this classification be designated to serve in an “at will” capacity

Approval of the recommended actions will add a Chief Operating Officer classification to the list of unclassified service designations in the Ordinance Code. This amendment grants the flexibility to request a future Salary Resolution Amendment adding this classification to the

Table of Positions, to serve in an “at will” capacity, as required by the operational needs of the Administrative Office and the County in its entirety. Magisg : two assistant CAOs now and no salary connected to this new position yet (will come at a later meeting). Approved 3-2

Item 46: Approve Amendment to the Salary Resolution adding 10 Communicable Disease Specialist I/II
positions to the Public Health’s (see my earlier tweets on this for more info). Will convert three of 10 positions into permanent and paid by CARES dollars. Approved

UPDATE: Tamarack item approves item. Approved by Supervisors.

9.Vacation of East Cole Avenue Public Road Right-of-Way (ROW) The Applicant has requested the vacation in order to create a private road with a gated entrance just east of the Intersection of Fowler Avenue and Cole Ave. In order to create the private road and install the gate a

partial abandonment of the street will be required. If the vacation is approved the property owners of Lots 1-7 in Tract No. 3057 will assume all maintenance and responsibility. Public says it was a 3 year process. This Will allow us to remain rural as city envelopes us. Approved

Item 10

Vacation of South Barton Square (aka Calwa Alley) Public Road Right-of-Way ROW) (30 feet by 134 feet) The portion of the ROW is very limited and only of use to the adjacent property owners, indicating that it is no longer necessary for present or prospective public use.

Quintero says this will take care of homeless situation and related trash problems. It is close to where Quintero grew up. Approved.

11.0 1.*Receive report and provide direction to staff regarding recommended amendments to the Fresno County Zoning Ordinance relating to urban residential fence standards, and

1.If no action taken provide direction to staff regarding the continued suspension of code enforcement

activities related to fence violations in the County’s urban residential zoning districts. The Department continues to receive complaints relating to over height fencing in urban residential zoning districts. Typically, these complaints involve property owners who have constructe

fences (some completely solid) along their front property line six feet in height or higher. Based on discussions with property owners, the primary reason for the excess height fences is home and personal security and safety.
The County has several urban residential zoning

districts in the Fresno/Clovis metropolitan area and unincorporated communities, including the R-1-E, R-1-A, R-1-B, R-1-C, R-1, R-2 Districts. In general, fences within these districts are limited to three feet in height in the required front yard setback. Beyond the front yard

setback, fences can be constructed up to seven feet in height. For corner lots (corner cutoff area
at road intersection) and at driveways, adequate site distance is required to be maintained (see Attachment A for current fence standards). In general, fence

setback and height standards are intended to provide forvisibility for pedestrians walking in the public right-of-way,for motorists backing/entering onto the public right-of-way, and to maintain a sense of open space for light, ventilation, safety, and aesthetics for neighborhood

Staff: try to dissuade residents from cyclone fences as it is too industrial. Outreach to public as well as Planning Commission meeting. Magisg: flexibility is a good thing. Pacheco: will help give another tool for staff. Mendes: says it should have been done 20 years ago. Lots

of property line disputes in Fig Garden Area. Counsel: second part will be Right of Way issue that is still coming to Supervisors. Approved

Pacheco: announces two proposals grant for women and minority business owners given priority. Modeled after his and Brandau’s similar item earlier this year. 2nd: housing and retention funding especially for rural essential workers. Centra La Familia is working on something

similar. Pacheco will come back in two weeks with more detail. Brandau: Daniel Ayallo is leaving county soon. He has done lots for IT of County. Magsig: had doctors on his online show. Need PPEs for hospitals. Glad we can be a facilitator on that. We are burning thru funds

but Covid has turned into a marathon. CAO: working with IT to put every item regarding Covid as well as how much money is left. Pacheco: 700 people at Skaggs Bridge. How do we stop this ? CAO: deputies helped last weekend that helped limit damage from parking. Staff: CBOS will

be there to provide educational info in three languages. Mendes: unregulated gatherings have caused this prolonged pandemic. He saw a huge party at Beverly Hills. All income levels. Quintero: group provided masks to farm workers. Huron Mayor Rey Leon also helped with mask give-

aways. Pacheco: over a million masks to farm industries and we are hitting peak harvest season. He was glad to see Governor’s Strike Team was here recently.

Public comment: Dr Joaquin Arambula this pandemic has hurt rural farmworkers. They need our support and to listen to them. Food, rent retention, masks , gloves. Do your job and protect our community. Next : Leader Counsel thanks CAO and Pacheco for opening dialogue and Mendes for

sending food. Unincorporated communities are being hit hard due to lack of mobile testing. They are scared. Unsure where to go get food. We need more telephonic connection to these meetings. County notices went to PO Box in Cantua Creek but not all check those

@Soypedroh4 Pedro Hernandez: certain needs have not been met regarding to Covid. Lack of internet , healthcare, have been going on for years. Would like a definite commitment to help suffering community. Effecting all of us. Shocked how long this pandemic is lasting.

Stan Santos: food processors and amazon warehouse but have not gotten quick turnaround from OASHA regarding testing and tracing. Asks Supervisors to help to limit these hot spots. Stricter enforcement may lead to less production. We can’t Spees up to make up for Tyson food being

shut down. Next: Reza : emergency Covid dollars need to be directly given to families. Lack of mobile testing sites. Home retention. Protecting most vulnerable need to know Supervisors make them top priority.

Next public ( in Spanish). (Person is willing to translate but Mendes says he just took up her time ).

Mendes: asks Stan Santos to come over and give a minute translation. “She works for speacial needs. Mendota and Firebaugh youth have problems with distance learning due to poor internet issue. Next: Kerman’s City Councilman Espi Sandoval thanks Dr. Arambula for waking up Super-

-visors up. He asks Supervisors to spend some time in Firebaugh and San Joaquin and see how they live. Next: Margarita services rural areas and thanks Supervisors for resources thru social services. Emergency Assistance for food, utilities , diapers Etc is most requested.

250 families have been helped with average of $800. Money goes straight to vendors and not families. Huron, Mendota, San Joaquin have all had food distribution. Next: Riley asks Mendes to keep professional to all citizens. Stay at Home orders for school age children will cause

issues. Mendes says “he is firm but fair”. Huron Mayor Rey Leon thanks for Masks. He also was first to put hand washing stations for pedestrians. 97% brown community and hard core farm workers. We need hydration stations. Would like Supervisors help in funding that. Mendes was

going to cut off public comment but made exception for Mayor Leon. Leon asks Supervisors to wear their masks in public. Mendes holds up his mask from the dais. Mendes: when Espi Sandoval asked him to come to a poor community but he is from poor area and lives there. Magisg: spent

years building low income housing. He has spent years helping people.

Closed Session
15.Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation - Government Code, section 54956.9(d)(1) - In re Apple Inc. Device Performance Litigation, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 18-MD-2827-EJD

21 UMC Campus located at the corner of South Cedar Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road, Fresno, CA; County Negotiator: Jean M. Rousseau or designee. Negotiating Parties: CMG, Inc. Under negotiations: Instructions to County's negotiator may concern sale, lease and escrow terms etc

NEXT MEETINGS:
August 18, 2020 - 9:00 AM September 1, 2020 - 9:00 AM

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