AGENDA

for the Regular Meeting of the 

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

09:00 AM

 

MEETING LOCATION

Madera County Government Center

200 W. 4th Street

Madera, CA 93637

REMOTE PARTICIPATION

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87862120652

Meeting ID: 878 6212 0652

 

9:00 A.M. – Closed Session

10:00 A.M. – Regular Session

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Items identified after the preparation of the agenda for which there is a need to take immediate action. two-thirds vote required for consideration. (Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(2)).

3.

CLOSED SESSION

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE DISCUSSED ON A NONAPPOINTMENT BASIS, NOT NECESSARILY IN THE ORDER LISTED

3.a

BOS-015735: Request for Closed Session-All Units

​​Government Code Section 54957.6 

​CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS 

​Agency designated representatives: Joel Bugay, Assistant County Administrative Officer; Chenecua Dixon, Director of Human Resources; and Sabrina Mendez, Human Resources Manager. 

​Employee Organization: ALL UNITS 

​Unrepresented Employees: All Classifications (Excluding Elected Officials)​ 

3.b

BOS-015706: Request for Closed Session

​​Government Code Section 54956.8 

​CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS 

​Property: Laundry Park APN 010-135-001-000 (Southwest Corner of West 6th and South Gateway Drive) 

​Negotiating Party: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks – Madera Elks Lodge #1918  

​Agency Designated Representative: Joel Bugay, Assistant County Administrative Officer 

​Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for the purchase, exchange, or lease of property ​ 

3.c

BOS-015768: Request for Closed Session

Government Code Section 54956.8
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION
Property: APN 012-054-014
328 South Madera Avenue, Madera, California 93637
Agency Negotiator: Matthew Treber, County Administrative Officer 

3.d

BOS-015745: Request for Closed Session

​​Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)  

​CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  

​Name of Case: Elizabeth Cardoza; Clay Daulton; David Gill; Landon Gill; Michele Lasgoity; Monica Lasgoity; Rosemary Lasgoity; Jeff Lefors; Mark Peters; Sally Roberts; Candace Khanna; Rakesh Khanna; Taisto Smith; SWD Investments, Inc.; SWD Investments - Fulton Ranch, Inc. vs. The Madera County Groundwater Sustainability Agency (Madera County Superior Court Case Number MCV086218)​ 

3.e

BOS-015746: Request for Closed Session

​​Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)  

​CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION  

​Name of Case: Valley Groundwater Coalition vs. County of Madera, et al. (MCV087677)​ 

3.f

BOS-015774: Request for Closed Session:

​​Government Code Section 54957 

​PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT 

​Title: Director of Behavioral Health Services​ 

3.g

Report by County Counsel on Closed Session items.

4.

OPEN AND CLOSE MEETING IN MEMORY OF:

5.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

6.

PUBLIC COMMENT

The first 15 minutes of each regular session are set aside for members of the public to address the Board on any matter under the jurisdiction of the Board, but not appearing on the agenda. The Board will not take action on any items presented under public comment. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. Anyone addressing the Board is asked to print their name clearly on the “Speaker” sheet at the podium and state their name and county of residence for the record.

7.

CONSENT CALENDAR

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION

7.a

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.Consideration of approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for April 14, 2026.

7.b

BOS-015677: AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services, Wildlife Services (APHIS-WS) (State Agreement No. 26-7306-0258-RA) in the amount of $92,278.69 for administration of the integrated Wildlife Damage Management Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.c

BOS-015691: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Amendment to MCC No. 12608A-25 with California Mental Health Services Authority (State Agreement No. 4618-SHB-2023-MC-AM2) State Hospital Participation Agreement increasing funding by an additional $4,206.00 and extending the Program end date to June 30, 2027 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.d

BOS-015699: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with BHC Fremont Hospital Inc. at the rates listed in Exhibit A for inpatient psychiatric services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.e

BOS-015701: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with Relias LLC in an annual amount not to exceed $34,369.02 for Learning Management System access for employees to continue education courses for Fiscal Years 2026-2029 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.f

BOS-015711: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) (State Agreement No. 14627-MC-PICR-26_27) in an amount not to exceed $201,936.00 for Inpatient Psychiatric Concurrent Review for Fiscal Years 2026-2028 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.g

BOS-015718: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into a no-cost Agreement with Grand Canyon University for students obtaining a Masters of Social Work to acquire field education experience for a term 5 years and authorize the Behavioral Health acting director to sign.

7.h

BOS-015707: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEPARTMENT/CLERK OF THE BOARD

Consideration of approval to set the time and date for hearing of objections to assessment of lands by the Assessor of the Chowchilla Water District, for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027; Set the Public Hearing for June 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

7.i

BOS-015729: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEPARTMENT/CLERK OF THE BOARD

​​Consideration to ratify Certificates of Recognition presented during the month of March 2026 to: 

​ District No. 1 

• ​Kiwanis Club of Madera Ranchos in celebration of their 40th Anniversary 

​District No. 3 

• ​Zeni Aloquinzon for graduation from Yosemite Adult School - Valleybuild  

7.j

BOSSP-015755: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEPARTMENT/DISTRICT NO. 5

Consideration to reaffirm Resolution No. 2015-101 keeping the Tree Mortality State of Emergency (SOE) in effect. The SOE allows the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) to continue taking action on dead and dying trees. There are no impacts on citizens' State or Federal constitutional rights. This action notifies the State that the County still needs help addressing the ongoing tree die-off. The SOE also allows the County to access CDAA funding to pay for the ongoing efforts. Sheriff’s OES recommends that this SOE remain open until all cost recovery is completed to ensure full recovery of costs associated with incidents, and to eliminate the risk of cost recovery being denied by the State or Federal Government due to an inactive SOE.

7.k

BOS-015673: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEPARTMENT

Consideration of approval for a Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.

7.l

BOS-015777: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEPARTMENT

Consideration to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Madera County Arts Council to execute agreements with the California Arts Council on behalf of the County of Madera.

7.m

BOS-015624: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT/GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION

​​Riverstone Fire Station No. 6. 

1.Consideration of entering into an Amendment to MCC No. 12105-22 with RRM Design Group to amend and replace the scope of services in the amount of $105,025.00 for additional services and authorize the Chair to sign. 

1.  

2.Consideration of approval of Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 25-109 in the amount of $34,720.00 derived from Interfund Revenue from SB 125 Transit Program Fund 6388 to Riverstone Fire Station 6 Capital Project Fund 1293 Buildings and Improvements. 4 Votes Required​ 

7.n

BOS-015708: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT/RISK MANAGEMENT & LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION

Consideration of entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management creating the Catastrophic Inmate Medical Insurance Program and setting forth the terms and conditions governing the participation of Madera County in the program and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.o

BOS-015709: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT/RISK MANAGEMENT & LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION

Consideration of entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management creating the Cyber Liability Insurance Program and setting forth the terms and conditions governing the participation of Madera County in the program and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.p

BOS-015710: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT/RISK MANAGEMENT & LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION

Consideration of entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management creating the Master Crime Insurance Program and setting forth the terms and conditions governing the participation of Madera County in the program and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.q

BOS-015712: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT/RISK MANAGEMENT & LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION

Consideration of entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management creating the Pollution Liability Insurance Program and setting forth the terms and conditions governing the participation of Madera County in the program and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.r

BOS-015717: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

Consideration of approval for Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 25-114 in the amount of $198,157.00 derived from Special Payments – Operating Transfers In to Rents/Leases Interest for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 4 Votes Required

7.s

BOS-015714: FIRE DEPARTMENT

Consideration of approval for Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 25-112 in the amount of $30,000.00 derived from FIRE PREVENTION - OPERATING TRANSFER IN to MTCE-BLDGS & IMPROVE for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 4 Votes Required

7.t

BOS-015616: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with California Department of Public Health (State Agreement No. 26-10092) in an amount not to exceed $647,218.00 to perform various services related to the prevention of lead poisoning in children for Fiscal Years 2026-2028 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.u

BOS-015692A: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Amendment to MCC No. 13154-25 with JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. decreasing compensation to a total of $69,752.00, changing the Scope of Work to define reduction of project activities, changing the term date to June 30, 2026 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.v

BOS-015704: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with United Way Fresno and Madera Counties in a total amount not to exceed $148,433.00 for implementing a peer-led ambassador program that provides practical knowledge, navigation skills, and peer connections for a term ending on June 30, 2027 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.w

BOS-015721: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for the California Pathways into Public Health (Pathways) Initiative that will replace and supersede MCC No. 12869-24 to assist and provide support in carrying out public health initiatives for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.x

BOSSP-015760: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Consideration to reaffirm the Declaration of a Local Health Emergency (Fork Fire) by the County Health Officer.

7.y

BOS-015726: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE DIVISION

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with Westervelt Western Region, LLC in the amount of $100,000.00 for environmental mitigation requirements on the State Route 41 Expressway Project and authorize the Public Works Director to sign.

7.z

BOS-015703: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION

Consideration to adopt a Resolution stating the County maintained road mileage for the year ending December 31, 2025.

7.aa

BOS-015705: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION

Consideration to adopt a Resolution accepting work and authorizing the filing of the Notice of Completion for MCC No. 12683-24 with Harris Development Group dba HBC for the North Fork Transfer Station Tipping Floor repair.

7.ab

BOS-015764: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Consideration to adopt a Resolution supporting the site selection of a proposed Heavy Maintenance Facility for the California High Speed Rail Project in Madera County.

7.ac

BOS-015685: SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with OCV LLC in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for website development and maintenance services for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 and authorize the Chair to sign.

7.ad

BOSSP-015756: SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE

Consideration to reaffirm Resolution No. 2015-087 keeping the Drought State of Emergency (SOE) in effect. The SOE allows Sheriff’s OES and the County Department of Water and Natural Resources to continue taking action on dead and dying trees. There are no impacts on citizens' State or Federal constitutional rights. This action notifies the State that the County still needs help addressing the effects of the drought including the ongoing issue of tree mortality. Sheriff’s OES recommends that this SOE remain open until all cost recovery is completed to ensure full recovery of costs associated with incidents, and to eliminate the risk of cost recovery being denied by the State or Federal Government due to an inactive SOE.

7.ae

BOSSP-015757: SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE

Consideration to reaffirm Resolution No. 2022-137 keeping the Fork Fire State of Emergency (SOE) in effect. The SOE allows the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) to continue pursuing cost recovery with the State. There are no impacts on citizens' State or Federal constitutional rights. This action notifies the State that the County still needs help addressing the ongoing issues related to the fire including debris removal. The SOE also allows the County to access CDAA funding to support ongoing efforts. Sheriff’s OES recommends that this SOE remain open until all cost recovery is completed to ensure full recovery of costs associated with incidents, and to eliminate the risk of cost recovery being denied by the State or Federal Government due to an inactive SOE.

 

7.af

BOSSP-015758: SHERIFF-CORONER‘S OFFICE

Consideration to reaffirm Resolution No. 2023-034 keeping the February/March Winter Storm State of Emergency (SOE) in effect. This SOE allows the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) to continue pursuing cost recovery with CAL-OES and FEMA. There are no impacts on citizens' State or Federal constitutional rights. This action notifies the State that the County is actively working to repair damage caused by the Winter Storm and still needs assistance in addressing the funding issue for this disaster. The SOE also allows the County to access State and Federal Funding to support ongoing efforts. Sheriff’s OES recommends that this SOE remain open until all cost recovery is completed to ensure full recovery of costs associated with incidents, and to eliminate the risk of cost recovery being denied by the State or Federal Government due to an inactive SOE.

7.ag

BOSSP-015759: SHERIFF-CORONER'S OFFICE

Consideration to reaffirm Resolution No. 2023-003 keeping the January Storm State of Emergency (SOE) in effect. The SOE allows the Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) to continue pursuing cost recovery with CAL-OES and FEMA. There are no impacts on citizens' State or Federal constitutional rights. This action notifies the State that the County still needs assistance in addressing the funding issue for this disaster. The SOE also allows the County to access State and Federal Funding to support ongoing efforts. Sheriff’s OES recommends that this SOE remain open until all cost recovery is completed to ensure full recovery of costs associated with incidents, and to eliminate the risk of cost recovery being denied by the State or Federal Government due to an inactive SOE.

7.ah

BOS-015662: SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with State Center Community College District in a total amount not to exceed $232,695.00 for the provision of vocational education and financial literacy services for CalWORKs participants for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and authorize the Chair to sign

7.ai

BOS-015725: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION AGENCY/WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of approval for Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 25-116 in the amount of $220,000.00 derived from Madera Co Flood Control - State Grant Revenue to Professional and Specialized Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 4 Votes Required 

8.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

8.a

BOS-015715: SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Presentation of Proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Resource Family Appreciation Month.

8.b

BOS-015696: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 6-12, 2026 as National Nurses Week.

8.c

BOS-015728: PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Discussion and consideration of approval for Madera County Department of Public Health to submit an application to the Innovation Partnership Fund (RFA IPF-001) with an award amount up to $5,000,000.00 for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.

8.d

BOS-015665: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Consideration of entering into an Agreement with Madera Rescue Mission in a total amount not to exceed $1,212,576.00 to provide a shared housing program for Fiscal Years 2026-2028 and authorize the Chair to sign.

8.e

BOS-015727: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION

Discussion and consideration to adopt a Resolution adopting the Measure T Annual Expenditure Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

8.f

BOS-015722: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FLOOD CONTROL & WATER CONSERVATION AGENCY/WATER & NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Presentation on the Arundo removal efforts from October 2025 to present and information regarding the future of the project.

9.

PENDING LEGISLATION - Discuss, Support, or Oppose Legislation Presented by Supervisors and/or Staff

10.

SUPERVISORS AND STAFF REPORTS

11.

RESUME 9:00 A.M. CLOSED SESSION (AS NEEDED)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

NEXT MEETINGS:

MAY 12, 2026, REGULAR MEETING

MAY 19, 2026, REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 2, 2026, REGULAR MEETING/OAKHURST GOVERNMENT CENTER