Board Members Joe Neves, District 1 Richard Valle, District 2 Doug Verboon, District 3 - Chairman Rusty Robinson, District 4 – Vice-Chairman 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, January 9, 2024 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=m1eb48c431228f4090d69a0aa682dc6d1 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/TIdkw6Jb0nk?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 those 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 Arthur Fox – New Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. UNSCHEDULED APPEARANCES Any person may directly address the Board at this time on any item on the agenda, or on any other item of interest to the public, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Two (2) minutes are allowed for each item. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A.Report out of Closed Session from the regular meeting for January 2, 2024. B.Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting for January 2, 2024. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A.County Counsel: 1.Consider reappointing Helen Wells as a Trustee of the Hanford Cemetery District to fill a vacant term of office that expires on January 1, 2028. B.Administration/Board of Supervisors: 1.Consider appointing one member to the Kings In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee. 2.Consider appointing one member to the Kings County Homelessness Collaborative. V. REGULAR CALENDAR A.Administration – Kyria Martinez Chemical Waste Management – Bob Henry 1.Consider accepting the report from Chemical Waste Management. B.Community Development Agency – Chuck Kinney 1.a.Consider authorizing the transfer of High-Speed Rail mitigation funds which are necessary to update the Kings County General Plan and Development Code; b.Authorize the release of a Request for Proposal to hire a consultant for services necessary to update the Kings County General Plan and Development Code; c.Adopt the budget change. (4/5 vote required) C.Department of Finance – Erik Ureña/Megan Campbell 1.a.Consider approving the “Request to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Power of Sale” at a public internet auction and the “Authorization and Report of Sales,” which lists the properties; b.Authorize the Assistant Finance Director to reduce the minimum bid price if no bids are received during the initial auction; c.Approve the re-offer of unsold parcels at the same sale or next scheduled auction within 90 days with notification to parties of interest. 2.a.Consider approving the “Request to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property Subject to the Power of Sale” at a Sealed Bid Sale and the “Authorization and Report of Sales,” which lists the properties; b.Authorize the Tax Collector to reduce the minimum bid price if no bids are received; c.Approve the re-offer of unsold parcels at the same sale or next scheduled auction within 90 days with parties of interest notification. D.Administration – Kyria Martinez/Matthew Boyett 1.a.Consider appointing a Delegate Supervisor to the Rural County Representatives of California Board of Directors; b.Appoint an Alternate Supervisor to the Rural County Representatives of California Board of Directors; c.Appoint a Delegate Supervisor to the Golden State Finance Authority Board of Directors; d.Appoint an Alternate Supervisor to the Golden State Finance Authority Board of Directors; e.Appoint a Delegate Supervisor to the Golden State Connect Authority Board of Directors; f.Appoint an Alternate Supervisor to the Golden State Connect Authority Board of Directors; g.Appoint a Delegate Supervisor to the Rural Counties Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors; h.Appoint an Alternate Supervisor to the Rural Counties Environmental Services Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors. 2.Consider approving the memorandum of understanding with the City of Hanford to initiate the annexation of six county islands that are substantially surrounded within the city of Hanford. VI. 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 VII. CLOSED SESSION Personnel Matter: [Govt Code Section 54957] Public Employee Appointment: Fire Chief Personnel Matter: [Govt Code Section 54957] Public Employee Appointment: Library Director Personnel Matter: (2 Cases) [Govt Code Section 54956.95] General Liability Settlement: (1 Case) [Govt Code Section 54956.95] Litigation initiated formally. Title: El Rico GSA v. County of Kings, et al., Kings County Superior Court Case No. 23CU0202 [Govt Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)] VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Regular Meeting for the Board of Supervisors for Tuesday, January 16, 2024 has been canceled due to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on January 15. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, entrance is located across the hall from Board Chambers. IX.11:00 AM CALIFORNIA PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING X.11:00 AM CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY HOUSING AGENCY REGULAR MEETING FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS January 16 --- Regular Meeting Canceled due to Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on January 15 January 23 9:00 AM Regular Meeting January 30 9:00 AM Regular Meeting February 6 9:00 AM Regular Meeting February 13 --- Regular Meeting Canceled - Board Members participating in National Association of Counties Legislative Conference February 20 --- Regular Meeting Canceled due to President’s Day Holiday on February 19 February 27 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.