Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting 6/30/2026

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on June 30, 2026, addressing a variety of county matters including procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement discussions included approval of contract amendments with RH Community Builders for behavioral health and community projects, and authorization of a revenue agreement with the City of Sanger for dispatch services. The board also approved a real property exchange agreement with Palm Wonderful Property involving land in Delray, California. Budget and funding topics featured prominently, with the board calling a special election to consider establishing a transient occupancy tax in unincorporated areas, projected to generate $4.5 million for county services. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved fee schedule amendments for various county departments and conducted public hearings on proposed assessment increases for fire protection and water services. The meeting included updates on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures, highlighting challenges with subrecipient reimbursements and emphasizing compliance requirements. A significant policy discussion centered on adopting a pilot microenterprise home kitchen operations program to support small food businesses, with considerations for health inspections, safety, and tax compliance. The board approved staffing adjustments to strengthen code enforcement efforts and discussed strategies to manage backlog and improve responsiveness. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved, with some supervisors recusing themselves from specific votes due to conflict of interest. Public input was solicited on several agenda items, including the transient occupancy tax, fire protection assessments, ARPA fund usage, and the home kitchen program.