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Matthew Treber, chief of Developmental Services, and his team identified the census blocks that current supervisor boundaries split. However, Central Valley Redistricting Organizer Luis Huerta Silva stated that lack of public outreach in the redistricting process.
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Due to supply chain concerns and instead of doing a whole network refresh equipment for two years, she argued that the network agreement would save the County approximately $1.4 million if it purchases extended warranty and licensing for the remaining seven years. Meanwhile, Supervisor Wheeler and Frazier echoed doubts regarding the costs of the contract.
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Supervisor Frazier added that CalTrans on a preliminary basis approved $77 million for the six-laning Highway 99 from Avenue 12 to Avenue 7.
The Scene
According to its website, The Madera Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive governing body of the Madera County government. Each of the five supervisorial districts of the County elects one supervisor.
Within limits prescribed by State law, the Board enacts ordinances and rules, determines County policy, supervises the activities of County departments, adopts an annual budget, and fixes salaries.
The Board meets regularly the first three Tuesdays of each month and occasionally on Mondays in the Board Chambers of the County Government Center in Madera. The meeting was on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 4:00 am.
Madera County Board of Supervisors Members present:
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Brett Frazier (District #1)
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David Rogers (District #2)
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Robert Poythress (District #3)
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Letizia Gonzalez (District #4)
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Tom Wheeler (District #5)
Others Present:
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County Administrator Jessica Leon
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Senior Planner Jamie Dax and Sam from the Community and Economic Development-Planning Division in Madera County
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County Agricultural Commissioner Rusty Lantsberger
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Deputy County Council Mike Linden
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Director of Social Services Deborah Martinez
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Madera County District #1 Resident Carina Orosco
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Director of Human Resources Elba Gomez
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Chief Information Officer Tania Say
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Chief of Developmental Services Matthew Treber
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Central Valley Redistricting Organizer Luis Huerta Silva (with California Common Cause)
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Madera Farm Bureau Executive Director Christina Beckstead
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Human Resources Manager Susan Carter
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Kindle Flint
Discussions/Actions
Madera County District #1 resident Carina Orosco in collaboration with the Madera Coalition for Community Justice, invited the public for the Dias De Los Muertos celebration on October 29 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Community agencies will be present to provide services.
Kindle Flint announced that the Madera Transportation Commission would hold its first workshop on Monday, Oct. 25, regarding the Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy. The event is open to the public and begins at 6:30 pm.
Then, she stated the upcoming electromobility vehicle plan, which will decide the location of charging stations for 3 to 5 years. She shared updates to Measure T, wherein a steering committee will meet on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 2:00 pm.
In the consent agenda, the Board (5-0) unanimously approved the following:
A. Regular Meeting Minutes for October 12, 2021.
B. 7844: Agreement with Taylor Brothers, Inc. dba RESCOM Pest Control for $120,000.00 for Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) treatments for 2021-2022.
C. 7855: Revised Madera County Behavioral Health Board Bylaws.
D. 7849: Final Map for Tract No. 298, Standing Stone Village.
1. Resolution approving Final Map of Standing Stone Village, Tract No. 298.
2. Consideration and approval to authorize the Chief Clerk of the Board to sign and record the Final Map of Standing Stone Village, Tract No. 298.
3. Improvement Agreement with Rublee Living Trust, Rublee Craig D & Jeannine H Trustees to defer improvements.
Supervisor Wheeler asked if they had the water problem figured out.
Senior Planner Jamie Dax clarified that property managers and agencies had settled the problem as part of the improvement plan.
E. 7895: Consider approval to apply for grant funding through the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023.
F. 7748: Funding Allocated Positions
1. Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21- 036 for $487,000.00 derived from Health Administration – State-Other, Federal-Other, and Federal-IMMUN SUBV PROJ to Permanent Salaries, Retirement, and CO Group Insurance for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
2. Funding six (6) existing unfunded allocations of one (1) Health Education Coordinator, one (1) Health Education Specialist, two (2) flexibly staffed Community Health and Wellness Assistants, Public Health Case Management Assistants, or Public Health Clinical Services Assistants, one (1) Program Assistant I/II, and one (1) Administrative Analyst I/II.
G. 7848: Approval to set the salary range for Executive Assistant to the Sheriff at Range 258 (UB2 0120) $5,169.43 – $6,283.48 per month ($62,033.31 – $75,401.77 annually) as recommended by the Civil Service Commission.
H. 7862: Monthly report of employee transactions for September 2021.
Director of Human Resources Elba Gomez saw departments fill new positions as a part of the budget process, increasing staff on public health.
I. 7893: Amendment to MCC No. 11210-18 with ConvergeOne Financial Services in an amount not to exceed $7,108,452.83 for the lease of equipment and services supporting the Security Compliance Program and Infrastructure Upgrade Project for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 through the Fiscal Year 2028-2029.
Chief Information Officer Tania Say stated that 2 years are remaining for the contract.
Due to supply chain concerns and instead of doing a whole network refresh equipment for 2 years, she argued that the agreement would save the County approximately $1.4 million if it purchases extended warranty and licensing for the remaining 7 years.
Meanwhile, Supervisor Wheller and Frazier echoed doubts regarding the costs of the contract.
J. 7870: Agreement with Public Health Institute for $191,486 for COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing program for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022
K. 7839: Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue No. 21- 028 for $38,200.00 derived from Sheriff-EMPG EMERG – Federal-OTHER to Equipment for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
L. 7841: Agreement (EW-2021-16) with the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus Continuing and Professional Education in the amount of $158,100.00 for training services for designated Eligibility Workers, Employment and Training Workers, and support staff employed by the Department of Social Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022
M. 7842: Agreement (CW-2021-16) with the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus Continuing and Professional Education for $110,670.00 for training to designated Child Welfare Services staff employed by the Department of Social Services for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
The board discussed the items as follows:
6.c. 7838: Resolution approving an application for the Rural Recreation and Tourism Program grant funds. This item is moved to the next Board meeting.
6.d. 7786: Memorandum of Understanding between Madera County and the following Bargaining Units:
1. Communications Dispatcher Bargaining Unit, three (3) year term (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
2. Deputy Sheriff’s Association, for the Peace Officers Bargaining Unit, three (3) year term (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
3. Madera County Peace Officer Management Association, for the Peace Officer Management Bargaining Unit, three (3) year term (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024)
4. Madera County Probation Administrators Association, for the Probation Administrators Bargaining Unit, three (3) year term (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024).
Human Resources Manager Susan Carter announced that they have successfully concluded negotiations with the bargaining units. She urged the Board to move item #1, regarding the Communications Dispatcher Bargaining Unit in the agenda to next meeting on Nov. 2.
The Board unanimously (5-0) voted to move item #1, regarding the Communications Dispatcher Bargaining Unit in the agenda to next meeting on Nov. 2.
The Board discussed the following:
7.a. 7856: Third Hearing for Workshop of the 2021 Redistricting process.
Chief of Developmental Services Matthew Treber and his team identified the census blocks that current supervisor boundaries split.
The first option for redistricting involves moving and transitioning the population from District #1 in the Valley Lake Ranchos-Madera Lake Ranchos area to District #5, resulting in a 10.5% deviation.
This option makes District #3 the largest populated district, and District #1 has the smallest population.
The second option is similar to the first, except it moves the population from District #3 from District #2, which needs additional population and encompasses down to Cleveland Avenue westside of 99. The movement results in a 9.8% deviation.
This option makes District #4 the largest populated district and District #1 with the smallest population.
The third option is similar to the second, except it moves and shifts population in the line between District #4, which encompasses east of road 29, to District #1. This move results in the lowest deviation of 6.5%.
He stated that the case law mandates less than 10% from the smallest to the largest populated district.
The maps looked at the development patterns, ensuring a balanced population.
Supervisor Wheeler preferred the second option as “best deal.”
Supervisor Frazier asked regarding the methods used to obtain the new data, mainly adding 10 to 16 individuals in Tesoro Viejo from 2010 to 2020 and 400 people in the Riverstone area.
Chief Treber clarified that the census count went in April 2020, along with the analysis of building permits.
Supervisor Gonzales asked him for public feedback on the maps. Chief Treber will reach out to a recent email by Jesus Garcia.
Supervisor Rogers is concerned that the additional population in District #2 is beyond the sphere of community interest, especially agriculture. He pointed out that District #1 surpassed the mark of District #3 based on observation.
Central Valley Redistricting Organizer Luis Huerta Silva stated that lack of public outreach in the redistricting process.
Madera Farm Bureau Executive Director Christina Beckstead and other residents suggested the staff provide an overview of the process in another workshop.
Supervisor Frazier added that CalTrans on a preliminary basis approved $77 million for the six-laning Highway 99 from Avenue 12 to Avenue 7.
Supervisor Rogers stated that the County is a recipient of the $25 million for funds for Avenue 26 from the city limits of Chowchilla and Eastman Lake, which will be bid on January 2022 and constructed on April 2022.
During the closed session, the board discussed the following item:
2.a. 7864: Request for Closed Session: Government Code Section 54957.6
Conference With Labor Negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Elba Gomez, Director of Human Resources and Susan Carter, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organization: ALL UNITS
The meeting lasted until 6:00 pm. The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 9:00 am.
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