Board Members Joe Neves, District 1 Richard Valle, District 2 - Chairman Doug Verboon, District 3 – Vice-Chairman Rusty Robinson, District 4 Richard Fagundes, District 5 Staff Kyria Martinez, Acting Co. Admin. Officer Diane Freeman, County Counsel Catherine Venturella, Clerk of the Board Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda Amended Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: Board of Supervisors Chambers, Kings County Government Center 1400 W. Lacey Boulevard, Hanford, California 93230 (559) 852-2362 bosquestions@co.kings.ca.us website: https://www.countyofkings.com The meeting can be attended on the Internet by clicking this link: https://countyofkings.webex.com/countyofkings/j.php?MTID=m475005417f93cf060cff01cd75e6bebe or by sending an email to bosquestions@co.kings.ca.us on the morning of the meeting for an automated email response with the WebEx meeting link information. Members of the public attending via WebEx will have the opportunity to provide public comment during the meeting. Remote WebEx participation for members of the public is provided for convenience only. In the event that the WebEx connection malfunctions or becomes unavailable for any reason, the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to conduct the meeting without remote access.*WebEx will be available for access at 8:50 a.m.* Members of the public who wish to view/observe the meeting virtually can do so on the internet at: www.countyofkings.com and click on the “Join Meeting” button or by clicking this link: https://youtube.com/live/NZ5ahA7ikIc?feature=share **Members of the public viewing the meeting through YouTube will not have the ability to provide public comment. Members of the public may submit written comments on any matter within the Board’s subject matter jurisdiction, regardless of whether it is on the agenda for the Board’s consideration or action, and those comments may become part of the administrative record of the meeting. Comments will not be read into the record, only the names of who have submitted comments will be read. Written comments should be directed to bosquestions@co.kings.ca.us email by 8:00 a.m. on the morning of the noticed meeting to be included in the record, those comments received after 8:00 a.m. may become part of the record of the next meeting. E-mail is not monitored during the meeting. To submit written by U.S. Mail to: Kings County Board of Supervisors, Attn: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, County of Kings, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA 93230. I. 9:00 AM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL – Clerk of the Board INVOCATION – Pastor Andrew Cromwell – Koinonia Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION – Kyria Martinez/Julieta Martinez Presentation to the Employee of the 1st Quarter of 2023. III. UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES Any person may directly address the Board at this time on any item on the agenda, or on any other items of interest to the public, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Two (2) minutes are allowed for each item. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Report out of Closed Session from the regular meeting for May 16, 2023. B. Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting for May 16, 2023. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Community Development Agency: 1. a. Consider authorizing the purchase of a new plotter, disposal of the old plotter; b. Adopt the budget change. (4/5 vote required) B. Fire Department: 1. a. Consider approving the purchase of nine thermal imaging cameras and six in-truck chargers; b. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the purchase order; c. Adopt the budget change. (4/5 vote required) C. Public Health Department: 1. Consider re-appointing six members of the Commission to two-year terms as indicated in the Kings County Ambulance Commission By-Laws. D. Public Works Department: 1. Consider accepting the dedication for In-Lieu Parcel Map 22-14 (Richard E. Cody, Joyce E. Cody) into the County Maintained Mileage. E. Sheriff’s Office: 1. a. Consider approving the purchase of two Unmanned Arial System Drones and Accessories; b. Adopt the budget change. (4/5 vote required) F. Administration: 1. Consider denying the Claim for Damages filed by Victoria Espitia Solorio. 2. Consider denying the Claim for Damages filed by Maria Elena Romero. 3. Consider denying the Claim for Damages filed by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP on behalf of Isaac Ernesto through Ana Merlos (legal guardian). 4. Consider denying the Claim for Damages filed by the Law Office of Arash Khorsani on behalf of Rebecca Althea Rather, Matthew Rather, Makennah Paige Rather and Steven Scott Rather. VI. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS A. Behavioral Health Department – Lisa Lewis/Katie Arnst 1. a. Consider adopting a Resolution supporting and promoting the Kings County Sober Graduation Program; b. Authorize Behavioral Health to provide funds to the Sober Graduation Program in the cities of Avenal, Corcoran, Hanford, & Lemoore. B. Community Development Agency – Chuck Kinney/Noelle Tomlinson 1. Consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Kings County Association of Governments, effective May 23, 2023 through December 31, 2024, to administer the Regional Early Action Planning Program funds for the multi-jurisdictional 2024-2032 Housing Element Update. 2. Consider approving the Agreement with the City of Avenal, City of Corcoran, City of Hanford, and City of Lemoore for cooperation on the multijurisdictional 2024-2032 Housing Element Update, effective May 23, 2023 until the final adoption of the multijurisdictional 2024-2032 Housing Element Update is complete. 3. Consider approving the Agreement with Realty Planners Group, Inc. for services in preparing the multijurisdictional 2024-2032 Housing Element Update, effective May 23, 2023 until final adoption of the multijurisdictional 2024-2032 Housing Element Update is complete. 4. Consider accepting the monthly report of Planning Commission’s actions. C. Administration – Kyria Martinez/Matthew Boyett 1. Consider directing staff as to the County’s response to the Bureau of Indian Affairs notification seeking comment regarding any potential impacts to County operations under the proposed trust land acquisition. VII. 10:00 AM PUBLIC HEARING A. Administration – Kyria Martinez/Matthew Boyett 1. a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the County’s Master Fee Schedule Biennial update; b. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance #520.24 governing the County’s Master Fee Schedule. VIII. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS OR REPORTS On their own initiative, Board Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. They may ask questions for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda (Gov. Code Section 54954.2a). Board Correspondence Upcoming Events Information on Future Agenda Items IX. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Labor Negotiator/Meet and Confer: [Govt. Code Section 54957.6] Negotiators: Kyria Martinez, Carolyn Leist, Che Johnson of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore General Unit - CLOCEA Supervisor’s Unit - CLOCEA Blue Collar - SEIU Detention Deputy’s Association Firefighter’s Association Deputy Sheriff’s Association Probation Officer’s Association Prosecutor’s Association Unrepresented Management Significant exposure to litigation: (1 Case) [Govt. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)(e)(2)] Threat to litigation from El Rico Groundwater Sustainability Agency Conference with Real Property Negotiator: (1 Case) [Govt. Code Section 54956.8] Property: Avenal Courthouse 501 E. Kings Street Avenal, CA 93204 Negotiation Parties: Kyria Martinez/Dominic Tyburski X. ADJOURNMENT The Regular Meeting for May 29(30), 2023 has been canceled due to Memorial Day Holiday on May 28(29), 2023. The Board will hold a Special meeting on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. and on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. XI. 11:00 AM IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS May 24, 25, 26 9:00 AM Board of Equalization – Leprino Foods Company Hearing May 29(30) - Regular Meeting Canceled due to Memorial Day Holiday on May 28(29), 2023 May 31 10:00 AM Special Meeting - Public Employee Appointment – Chief Probation Officer June 5 8:30 AM Special Meeting - Public Employee Appointment – County Administrative Officer June 6 9:00 AM Regular Meeting June 13 9:00 AM Regular Meeting June 20 9:00 AM Regular Meeting Agenda backup information and any public records provided to the Board after the posting of the agenda will be available for the public to review at the Board of Supervisors office, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Hanford, for the meeting date listed on this agenda.