Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 6/13/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) https://www.fresno.gov/council-meeting
Regular Meeting
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ID 24-715 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Chief Anthony Martinez Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 24-701 1  Action ItemReceive Annual Report and Approve FY 24/25 Program Income Budget for the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of FresnoAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-749 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the fee title interest acquisition of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 446-232-39S, owned by Westfield Investments and Associates, LLC, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street purposes of APN 446-232-39S, owned by Westfield Investments and Associates, LLC, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-750 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the fee title interest acquisition of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 451-134-05, owned by Joseph E. Alanis, Trustee of the Joseph E. Alanis Revocable Trust dated April 8, 2009, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street purposes of APN 451-134-05, owned by Joseph E. Alanis, Trustee of the Joseph E. Alanis Revocable Trust dated April 8, 2009, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-751 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the fee interest title acquisition of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 451-141-22, owned by Gurpreet Singh Chauhan and Lakwinder Kaur, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street purposes of APN 451-141-22, owned by Gurpreet Singh Chauhan and Lakwinder Kaur, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-759 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064, (Council District 1) - Planning & Development. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM/PM combination automobile service station and convenience store.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 24-762 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road on the northeast corner of East Kings Canyon Road and South Jackson Avenue (Council District 5) - Planning and Development Department 1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P23-03086 dated November 9, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines through a Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical Exemption. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 authorizing the establishment of a cannabis retail business in an approximately 2,100 square foot existing commercial building, subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 dated January 9, 2024.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 24-798 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the minutes for June 3, 2024 budget hearing, June 4 2024 budget hearing, June 5, 2024 budget hearing, and June 6, 2024 budget and regular meeting.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 24-802 12.-B. Action ItemApproval of a five-year License Agreement with Activated Events LLC, to produce and hold special event concerts (dba/ Boots in the Park) at Woodward Park (Council District 6).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-753 12.-C. Action ItemActions related to the Non-Exclusive License Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services with Unifi Aviation, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and 2. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services (License) with Unifi Aviation, LLC., a Delaware Limited Liability Company (Unifi), at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for the Initial Term of three (3) years, with one (1) option to extend the Initial Term for an additional three (3) years for a total Extended Term of six (6) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this License is approximately $249,984.50 annually, which represents the sum of eleven percent (11%) of Unifi’s monthly gross revenue from all its operations at FAT. Total anticipated revenue during the life of this License (including the ExtADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-770 12.-D. Action ItemApprove a one-year Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing Ground Transportation Permit with Turo Inc. Estimated revenue generated by this Permit is $80,000 per year. (Council District 4)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-780 12.-E. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Non-Exclusive Transportation Network Company Airport Permit and Agreement between the City of Fresno and Lyft Inc., and Uber Technologies, Inc., respectively, to extend the term of their agreements for an additional three years. The potential revenue of both agreements for the additional years is $1,643,100. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of both agreements is approximately $2,788,311. (Council District 4)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-781 12.-F. Action ItemApprove a consultant services agreement with Ricondo & Associates, Inc., to provide professional services for the development and execution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) and agreement for on-airport non-exclusive rental car concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $67,620. (Council District 4)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-754 12.-G. Action ItemApprove a three-year software licenses, services, and support contract with GCR, Inc., dba Tadera, for the Airport Business & Revenue Management software in use by the Airports Department. Initial contract costs start at $60,000 per year, with a 5% increase at the beginning of each following Contract Year (Council District 4)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-764 12.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to RFP 12401385 for Emergency Veterinary Services: 1. Approve a nineteen (19) month Professional Services Agreement with 24/7 Pet Vets for an amount not to exceed $400,000 for emergency veterinary services. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement and sign all related documents on behalf of the City.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 24-726 12.-I. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Replacement of Fiber Optic Cabling at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project (Bid File 12401875) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Replacement of Fiber Optic Cabling at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project. 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $217,286.89 to GA Technical Services, Inc., of Glendora, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Replacement of Fiber Optic Cabling at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-747 12.-J. Action ItemApprove a Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement with SWCA Environmental Consultants of San Luis Obispo, California in the amount of $8,554 to provide additional environmental and technical memoranda services for the Ashlan Avenue Widening Project from Polk Avenue to Cornelia Avenue, for a total contract value of $95,888 with no contingency remaining (Council District 1).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-746 12.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Bid File 12402356) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 57th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $455,400 for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $18,784,925.50, for the Base Bid plus all three (3) Add Alternates, with Floyd Johnston Construction Co. Inc. of Clovis, California as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-638 12.-L. Action ItemApprove Phase One of a Progressive Design-Build Contract with Swinerton Builders Inc., of Fresno, California, in an amount not to exceed $601,521.00, for the design support services for the Parking Garage Automation and Video Surveillance Project. (Council District 3)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-801 12.-M. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2025.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 24-733 12.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding: 1. Approve an agreement with Fresno Chamber of Commerce allocating $100,000 in ARPA funding to implement the Small Business Security Camera Rebate program.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-756 12.-P. Action ItemBILL (for Introduction) - Repealing Section 7-1221, Section 7-1222, Section 7-1237, and Section 7-1238, and Amending Section 7-1233 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Outdated Provisions Concerning Various Business License FeesADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-795 12.-Q. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to the construction of the new Fire Station #12 (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-723 12.-R. Action ItemBILL (For Introduction) to Amend a portion of Article 5 of Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Fire and Life Safety Regulations.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-672 12.-S. Action ItemApprove the Fourth Amendment to the City of Fresno (City) Flexible Benefits Plan (Plan), to reflect changes in certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Service Code Section 125, Cafeteria Plan - Health Flexible Spending Arrangements to increase the maximum carryover amount and increase the contribution limitation and set minimum carryover limit amount. Also, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related Plan amendments.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-823 12.-U. Action ItemApprove a First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Fresno and Corporation for Better Housing to modify the number of affordable units at the Senior Affordable Rental Housing Project located at 4323-4333 North Blackstone AvenueADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-808 12.-V. Action ItemBill (for Introduction) - Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to removing squatters from short-term rentals and hotels.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 24-804 12.-N. Action ItemActions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6370 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6370, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the west side of North Chestnut Avenue between East Shepherd Avenue and East Teague Avenue (Council District 6).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-824 12.-T. Action Item*** RESOLUTION - To provide a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses (Subject To Mayor’s Veto).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 24-720 15.-A. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic), Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management) Unit 10; 8. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA)DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 24-725 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Joshua Spengeman v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 22CECG02760DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 24-837 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case.DISCUSSED  Action details Not available