City of Fresno - Meeting of City Council on 4/11/2019 at 9:00 AM

ID19-1391

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1391
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Minutes
Title: Approval of minutes for April 4, 2019.
Action: continued
Result:

ID19-1227

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:37 GMT

File #: ID19-1227
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ceremonial Item
Title: Proclamation of “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week”
Action: presented
Result:

ID19-1477

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:37 GMT

File #: ID19-1477
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ceremonial Item
Title: Proclamation of “National Autism Awareness Month”
Action: presented
Result:

ID19-1479

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:37 GMT

File #: ID19-1479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ceremonial Item
Title: Proclamation of “National Donate Life Month”
Action: presented
Result:

ID19-1434

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1434
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ceremonial Item
Title: Proclamation of “Don Larson Day”
Action: presented
Result:

ID19-1405

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:37 GMT

File #: ID19-1405
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-A
Type: Action Item
Title: ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA) representing Unit 13-2 providing Court Standby Pay for Supervising Crime Scene Technicians (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action:
Result:

ID19-1461

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1461
Ver.: 2
Agenda #: 1-B
Type: Action Item
Title: 1.***RESOLUTION - 11th Amendment to FY 2019 Salary Resolution No. 2018-159, amending Exhibit 2, Unit 2, Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes by adding the new classifications of Senior Law Clerk, Senior Deputy City Attorney II and Senior Deputy City Attorney III and providing a salary range for the respective classes, and retitling the Senior Deputy City Attorney to Senior Deputy City Attorney I; amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) to alphabetize the exhibit and to add the flexibly staffed footnote “4” to Airports Operations Officer I and Airports Operations Officer II classifications; amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) to add the new classification of Business Process and Systems Analyst and providing a salary range for the respective class; amending Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes to retitle the classification of Water System Manager to Water Manager, and add the classification of Water/Wastewater Manager - Certified and providing a salary range for the respective class; and amending the S
Action: adopted
Result:

ID19-1361

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1361
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-C
Type: Discussion Item
Title: Adopt Modifications to the City Of Fresno Deferred Compensation Plan Document
Action:
Result:

ID19-1384

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1384
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-D
Type: Appointment
Title: Approve the appointments of Elizabeth Rivinius and Brian Chambers and the re-appointment of Lacy Barnes to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
Action: approved
Result:

ID19-1430

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1430
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-E
Type: Action Item
Title: Actions pertaining to lead reclamation and recycling services at the Fresno Police Department’s Regional Training Center firing range: 1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption, pursuant to Section 15629(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Approve a contract in the amount of $74,900 with Metal Treatment Technologies 3. ***RESOLUTION - 34th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2019-157 appropriating $74,900 to provide lead reclamation and recycling services at the Fresno Police Department’s Regional Training Center Firing Range (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Action: adopted
Result:

ID19-1440

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1440
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-F
Type: Action Item
Title: 1. Approve the Contract Amendment with Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging for Senior Hot Meal Program appropriating an additional $50,000 in one-time funding 2. ***RESOLUTION - 30th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2018-157 appropriating $50,000 from the Older American Act Title III CI Grant Funds in support of the Senior Hot Meal Program Citywide (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Action: adopted
Result:

ID19-1448

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1448
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-G
Type: Action Item
Title: Actions pertaining to the Butler Avenue and Willow Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project - Bid File No. 3553 (Council District 5) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $374,695.00 to Madco Electric of Selma, California.
Action: approved
Result:

ID19-1488

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-H
Type: Action Item
Title: ***RESOLUTION - 38th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2018-157 appropriating $24,300 for newly elected and re-elected Councilmember salary increases in District 1, 3, and 7 approving the reallocation of $24,300 for newly elected and re-elected Councilmember salary increases in Districts 1, 3, and 7 (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Action: adopted
Result:

ID19-1520

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1-I
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - Amending Resolution No. 2007-110 relating to appointment of members to Finance and Audit Committee
Action: adopted
Result:

ID19-1405

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:40 GMT

ID19-1443

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1443
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Action Item
Title: HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 38 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 402-440-07) (northeast corner of North Glenn Avenue and West Nees Avenue) (Council District 2) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2018-2019 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 38 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ID19-1472

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3-B
Type: Action Item
Title: Actions related to updating water conservation measures and the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan: 1. Adopt the Addendum to a Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. EA-17-014, dated March 7, 2019; 2. BILL (for introduction) - Amending Fresno Municipal Code Sections 6-501and 6-520 relating to regulations for Urban Water Conservation and Excessive Water Use; 3. ***RESOLUTION - Amending the City of Fresno Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 4. ***RESOLUTION - 549th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to update water rate penalties relating to conditions of service work in the Public Utilities Department Section. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action: adopted as amended
Result: Pass

ID19-1329

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1329
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: Appearance by Sammy Franco to address the Council about the results of the financial audit conducted on the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation.
Action:
Result:

ID19-1331

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1331
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Discussion Item
Title: Appearance by Rachel Franco to address the council about the results of the financial audit conducted on the Central Valley Community Sports Foundation.
Action:
Result:

ID19-1379

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1379
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Action Item
Title: HEARING to consider Plan Amendment/Rezone Application No. P18-00116 and related Environmental Assessment No’s. P18-00116 and P18-02697 filed by Bill Robinson with Sol Development Associates on behalf of the property owners, Wesco, LP and Misaki Trusts for parcels located approximately ¼ mile northwest from the intersection of East Jensen Avenue and South Clovis Avenue. (Council District 5) 1. ADOPT CEQA Environmental Assessment for P18-00116 and P18-02697, a Negative Declaration dated March 21, 2019. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P18-00116 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Roosevelt Community Plan planned land use for a 0.39 acre portion of an existing 1.44-acre parcel, identified as Assessor Parcel 481-100-04 from Residential-Medium Low Density (3.5-6 Dwelling Units/Acre) to Employment-Business Park; and a 0.91 acre portion of a 7.94±-acre undeveloped parcel (APN 481-100-08) from Employment-Business Park to Residential-Medium Low Density (3.5-6 Dwelling Units/Acre). 3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ID19-1458

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1458
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Action Item
Title: HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the 2018 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and accept the 2018 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Action: discussed
Result:

ID19-1457

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1457
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3-A
Type: Action Item
Title: Approve the award of a purchase contract to Swanson Fahrney Ford for the purchase of 41 Ford vehicles in the amount of $1,153,264 (Bid File 3639)
Action: approved
Result: Pass

ID19-1502

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1502
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3-C
Type: Action Item
Title: Actions pertaining to the 2017 Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant and Transform Fresno Plan projects: 1. Approve a Sub-Recipient Agreement with Grid Alternatives Central Valley for Project #3 GRID Solar Collaborative Single Family Partnership totaling $883,826; and 2. Approve Sub-Recipient Agreement with Grid Alternatives Central Valley for Project #4 GRID Solar Collaborative Multi-Family Partnership totaling $352,549; and 3. Approve a Sub-Recipient Agreement with Fresno Metro Ministries for Project #12 Yosemite Village Permaculture Community Garden and Urban Farm Incubator totaling $367,500; and 4. ***RESOLUTION - 31st amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2018-157 appropriating $163,600 from the TCC Grant (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ID19-1496

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:37 GMT

File #: ID19-1496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4-B
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Creation of Constituent Participation Budget Committees
Action: adopted
Result: Pass

ID19-1521

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4-C
Type: Action Item
Title: Appoint Chair of Finance and Audit Committee.
Action: approved
Result: Pass

ID19-1463

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:37 GMT

File #: ID19-1463
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4-A
Type: Appointment
Title: Council Boards and Commissions Communications, Reports, Assignments and/or Appointments, Reappointments, Removals to/from City and non-City Boards and Commissions: 1. Association for the Beautification of Highway 99 - Soria 2. Budget Sub-Committee - Soria, Chavez, Caprioglio 3. Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee - 4. Council of Governments - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio (Caprioglio) 5. Council Sub-committee on Homelessness - Chavez (Chair), Bredefeld, Arias 6. CDBG Sub-committee - (Pertaining to Housing and addressing the allocation of Funds) - Caprioglio, Soria, Arias 7. Code Enforcement Sub-Committee - Bredefeld, Caprioglio, Soria 8. Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County - Caprioglio-Ex-Officio, City Manager Wilma Quan and (Chavez - Alternate) 9. Enterprise and Construction Management Oversight Board - Chavez, Bredefeld-Alternate 10. Finance and Audit Committee - Bredefeld, Esparza- Vice Chair, Brandau-Chair 11. Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corporation - Soria 12. Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio, (Caprioglio - Alternate) 13.
Action: continued
Result: Pass

ID19-1438

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1438
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4-D
Type: Resolution
Title: RESOLUTION - Directing the expenditure of Senate Bill 1 funds on economically disadvantaged census tracts and low-income neighborhoods in the City of Fresno
Action: continued
Result:

ID19-1358

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:37 GMT

File #: ID19-1358
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5-A
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. Sandra Johanns vs. City of Fresno, psi, Administered by RISICO Claims Management; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ18762395; ADJ8861700
Action:
Result:

ID19-1517

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1517
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5-B
Type: Closed Session Item
Title: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, Subdivision (d)(2) 1. City of Fresno v. Garney Pacific Company dba Garney Construction Company
Action:
Result:

ID19-1483

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:38 GMT

File #: ID19-1483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: *** RESOLUTION - Advancing the “Help Us, Help Fresno” Initiative to address panhandling (Subject to Mayor’s veto).
Action: approved as amended
Result: Fail