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, County Administrative Officer Diane Freeman, County Counsel Catherine Venturella, Clerk of the Board Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Agenda Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Time: 9:00 a.m. Place: MULTI PURPOSE ROOM, Administration Building 1, 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=m533290240382dd2d45518e3d37749713 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/4o9WZ527RxQ?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 Toby Hendrix – Church of Christ - Hanford PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS - Carolyn Leist Acknowledge employees that have completed various milestones of County Service. 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 October 10, 2023. B.Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting for October 10, 2023. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A.County Counsel: 1.Consider appointing Kim Brown, John Vidovich, and Matt Payne to four-year terms as Directors of the Dudley Ridge Water District in lieu of election to qualify, take office, and serve exactly as if elected at a general district election. 2.Consider renewing the declaration of a local emergency due to flood conditions in Kings County. B.Human Services Agency: 1.a.Consider approving the Agreement with the University of Massachusetts Global for employee social work program internship placement in the Human Services Agency effective October 17, 2023 through October 16, 2027; b.Approve the Agreement with the University of Massachusetts Global for non-employee social work program student internship placement in the Human Services Agency effective October 17, 2023 through October 16, 2027. C.Information Technology Department: 1.Consider approving the first amendment for technical support with CherryRoad Technologies effective October 17, 2023. D.Library: 1.Consider approving the closure of all Kings County Library branches on Saturday, November 11, 2023, and Saturday, November 25, 2023. E.Public Health Department: 1.a.Consider accepting the California Department of Public Health Control Branch real-time allotment to support tuberculosis prevention and control activities; b.Authorize the Director of Public Health to sign the Acceptance of Allotments and the required certifications thereunder to support tuberculosis prevention and control activities and any future real-time allotments retroactively effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; c.Adopt the budget change. (4/5 vote required) 2.a.Consider authorizing the Director of Public Health to accept the $10,000 sponsorship from Anthem for Women, Infant, and Children program Baby Shower incentives and prizes; b.Adopt the budget change. (4/5 vote required) 3.Consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Kings Community Action Organization for joint use of the Family Resource Center in Kettleman City effective December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024. 4.Consider approving the Agreement with California State University, Fresno to provide students internship placements in the Department of Public Health, effective upon execution until December 31, 2026. F.Sheriff’s Office: 1.a.Consider authorizing the retroactive purchase of a new garbage disposal for the Kings County Jail; b.Adopt the budget change. (4/5 vote required) VI. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS A.Human Resources Department – Carolyn Leist/Danyele Leap/Melissa Avalos 1.a.Consider approving the new job specification for Law Clerk and set the salary at Range 204.0 ($4,576 - $5,583 monthly); b.Add 2.0 Full-Time Equivalency Law Clerk positions in Budget Unit 216000; c.Delete 2.0 Full-Time Equivalency Paralegal positions allocations in Budget Unit 216000. 2.a.Consider approving the new job specification for the Senior Deputy District Attorney and set the salary at Range 284.0 ($10,147 - $12,383 monthly); b.Approve the new job specification for the Deputy District Attorney Supervisor and set the salary at Range 294.0 ($11,209 - $13,678 monthly); c.Approve the Range change for the Assistant District Attorney position to Range 304.0 ($12,383 - $15,109 monthly) effective pay period 22-2023 (October 16, 2023) and adjust the incumbent’s salary in accordance with Personnel Rule 13071 (Salary Range Adjustments); d.Add 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent Senior Deputy District Attorney position allocations in Budget Unit 216000; e.Add 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent Senior Deputy District Attorney position allocation in Budget Unit 216500; f.Add 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent Deputy District Attorney Supervisor position allocations in Budget Unit 216000; g.Delete 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent Assistant District Attorney position allocation in Budget Unit 216000; h.Delete 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent Executive Assistant District Attorney position allocation in Budget Unit 216000; i.Delete 4.0 Full-Time Equivalent Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV position allocations in Budget Unit 216000; j.Delete 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV position allocation in Budget Unit 216500. 3.Consider approving the Range change for the Assistant County Counsel position to Range 304.0 ($12,383-$15,109 monthly) effective pay period 22-2023 (October 16, 2023). B.Library – Natalie Rencher 1.Consider adopting a Resolution proclaiming October 15-21, 2023, as Friends of the Kings Library Week in Kings County, during National Friends of Libraries Week. VII. STUDY SESSION A.Human Services Agency – Wendi Osikafo/Antoinette Gonzales 1.a.Receive an overview and update on the General Assistance benefits stolen via electronic theft; b.Direct staff as necessary to update the General Assistance Standard and Procedures to address electronic theft replacement. 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. ADJOURNMENT The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, entrance is located across the hall from Board Chambers. FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS October 24 9:00 AM Regular Meeting October 30 9:00 AM County Office Halloween Decorating Contest Judging October 31 9:00 AM Regular Meeting November 7 9:00 AM Regular Meeting November 14 -- Regular Meeting Canceled due to Board Members participating in CSAC Annual Meeting November 21 9:00 AM Regular Meeting November 28 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.