Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, County Negotiators: Adrienne Calip and Ken Caves, Employee Organization: All Units

Conference with Real Property Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8,Property: 322 W. 6th Street, Madera, California;  County Negotiator: Eric Fleming, County Administrative Officer;  Negotiating Party, Jeffrey Lauritzen;  Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Sale/Lease/Exchange

Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1), Name of Case: American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California vs. County of Madera Board of Supervisors (MCV075558)

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2),Significant Exposure to Litigation (TWO CASES)

Consideration of approval to appoint David Konno to the Coarsegold Resource Conservation District (CRCD), to fill the vacancy left by Roger Tucker, for a term expiring November 30, 2021.

Consideration of approval to sign on to a coalition letter in support of equitable funding for under parity Child Support counties in the State of California.

Castellina Specific Plan.

1.              Consideration of entering into an Agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA), in the amount of $47,546.00, for preparation of additional documentation for a draft and final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Castellina Specific Plan.

2.              Consideration of entering into an Agreement with Castellina, LLC, in the amount of $47,546.00, for the consultant services cost of preparation of the draft and final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) covering the Castellina Specific Plan.

Consideration of entering into an Amendment to MCC No. 10414A-C-2017 (State Agreement BSCC975-15) with the Board of State Community Corrections, in the amount of $869,547.00, for continued participation in the Adult Projects Mentally III Offender Crime Reduction (MIOCR) Grant, for Fiscal Years 2015-2018.

Consideration of entering into an Amendment to MCC No. 10806-C-2017 with Sierra Education and Research Institute (SERI), in the amount of $56,000.00, for specialized educational services to inmates at Madera County Department of Corrections, for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

Consideration to adopt a Resolution to Accept Work and Authorize the filing of Notice of Completion for Madera County Contract No. 10992-C-2017 with Tim R. Trull Electric, Inc., for installation services related to a stand-by generator at the Madera County Morgue.

Consideration of approval to ratify the Sideletters of Agreement with the Professional/Service Bargaining Units to include their represented employees in the County's Vacation Cash Out Program, effective March 2018.                                         

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with Madera Unified School District to allow the School District to connect to the County existing detention basin.

Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds - Amendment #1

1.              Consideration to adopt a Resolution approving Amendment #1 - TDA Amendment Requests for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Local Transportation Funds (LTF) and State Transit Assistance (STA) applications to reflect additional Senate Bill (SB) 1-STA augmented funds.

2.              Consideration of approval to authorize the Public Works Director to execute the applications for submittal to the Madera County Transportation Commission (MCTC) for adoption.

Consideration of entering into an Agreement between the Chief Local Elected Official (CLEO), the Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the Madera County Workforce Investment Corporation (MCWIC), for the administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Board Rules.

1.              Introduction of an Ordinance to amend Title 2, Chapter 2.03, Section 2.03 of Madera County Code pertaining to the meetings of the Board of Supervisors; Waive the Reading and Set the Public Hearing for February 27, 2018 at 11:00 A.M.

2.              Discussion and consideration to adopt a Resolution amending the Rules of the Board of Supervisors.

Consideration of approval to issue a Notice of Intent to award, subject to a written contract, to the recommended firm of Blue Ridge Services / Terra-Track as Tree Mortality Operations Manager for Madera County.

Discussion and consideration of approval to add one (1) Sheriff's Corporal position to the Sheriff's Office Position Allocation, and direct Human Resources to amend the Position Allocation to reflect the requested change.

Discussion and consideration of approval for additional compensation, in the amount of five percent (5%) per month, for Senior Administrative Analyst, John Bell, pursuant to Madera County Code, Section 2.60.310, for the performance of additional duties in processing and editing digital media evidence, effective February 1, 2018.

Workforce Development Board of Madera County Executive Director, Elaine Craig, will provide information/updates on the Workforce Development Board.             

Salary Resolution.

1.              Discussion and Consideration of approval to amend the Classification Plan in the              Unclassified Service, effective February 1, 2018, with recommendations to:

a.              Add the extra help classifications of Voting Center Representative and Senior Voting Center Representative to the Unclassified Service.

b.              Adopt the job specifications for Voting Center Representative and Senior Voting Center Representative.

              c.              Set the salary as follows:

                            i.              Voting Center Representative:                             $17.00/hour

                            II.              Senior Voting Center Representative:              $20.00/hour

2.              Discussion and consideration to adopt the Salary Resolution and Fringe Benefit              Schedules for the Elected, Classified and Unclassified Service.

Discussion and consideration of entering into an Amendment to MCC No. 10346-C-2015, with Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS), in the amount of $60,250.00 plus actual expenses, amending the Scope of Work to conduct an update to the County's 2015 Total Compensation Study, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement.

IRS Publication 1075 & Policy for New Hires (Federal Tax Information).

1.              Discussion and Consideration to Adopt a Policy for all New Hires who receive Federal Tax Information (FTI)  within the Departments of Child Support, Social Services and Information Technology, pursuant to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publication 1075, effective February 2018.

2.              Authorize the Deputy CAO - Human Resources/Operations to execute an MOU with the Department of Homeland Security to utilize 'E-Verify' services to verify I-9 paperwork/eligibility to work in the U.S. for all New Hires, regardless of the department.

Consideration of approval to authorize the Public Works Director to issue a Request For Proposals/Request for Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) to evaluate and assess the County’s Flood Control System.

SB1: Road Repair and Accountability Act Transit Projects.

1.              Consideration to adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of Certifications and Assurances for the State of Good Repair Program; designating the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Public Works Director and Deputy Public Works Director as the County’s “Authorized Agents” to make an application for and to sign assurances and documents related to SB 1 transit funds.

2.              Consideration to approve the completed “Authorized Agent Form” and “Grant Assurances Form” as required by SB 1.

3.              Consideration to authorize staff to submit grant applications for SB 1 funding.