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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/15/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 24-1009 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 150 (Final Tract Map Number 6379). (Located on the northwest corner of East Florence Avenue and South Peach Avenue) (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 150 (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 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 150 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-964 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906, requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor store located at 2520 East Olive Avenue on the southeast corner of North Fresno Street and East Olive Avenue. (Council District 7) 1. DENY the Appellant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to deny CUP Application No. P22-03906 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for a Circle “D” Food & Liquor store.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1025 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance amending Annexation Number 37 of the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Final Tract Map Number 6410, to change the types of Services, the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax, and the Maximum Special Tax to be levied (Located on the northeast corner of East Church Avenue and South Peach Avenue): (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Amendment of Annexation No. 37 of Community Facilities District No. 11 and the Levy of a New Maximum 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) - Amending Ordinance No. 2011-11 and Levying a Changed Maximum Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 37, Final Tract Map No. 6410. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-898 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P22-03846, Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 and related Environmental Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 pertaining to approximately 20.23 acres of property on the north and south sides of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk and North Gregory Avenues (Council District 1) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPT - Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 dated May 3, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Addendum dated June 13, 2024. 2. RESOLUTION - Annexation Application No. P22-03846 (for the Ashlan-Polk Nos. 3 and 4 Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North Central Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 proposing to pre-zone: approximately 9.54 acres of the subject property from the County of Fresno RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone d   Not available Not available
ID 24-1024 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest 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 451-071-43, owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees of The Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, 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 Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-071-43, owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees of The Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, 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)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1059 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the minutes for July 25, 2024, regular meeting and July 29, 2024, special meeting   Not available Not available
ID 24-1053 12.-B. Action ItemApprove Agreement to join the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System Authority through the Restated Joint Powers Agreement.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1011 12.-C. Action ItemActions pertaining to Friant Road Adaptive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project from Fort Washington Road to Copper River Drive, Bid File No. 12400307. (Council District 6): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract for the Base Bid plus Add Alternates 1, 2, 3, and 6, for a total construction contract amount of $1,963,964 to A-C Electric Company Inc. of Bakersfield, California   Not available Not available
ID 24-1014 12.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project between Divisadero Street and Stanislaus Street (Bid File 12401958) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt an addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 11th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $2,725,600 for the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,223,895 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1018 12.-E. Action ItemApprove an agreement for professional engineering services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, California for $275,150, with a $27,515 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Ashlan Avenue Westbound Widening Project from Polk Avenue to Bryan Avenue. (Bid File 12402339) (Council District 1)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1019 12.-F. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Southwest Fresno Trail Project: (Council District 3) 1. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.47-acre (20,659 square feet) unimproved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-51T, owned by Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body corporate and politic, for an amount of $39,200.00, for the construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project; 2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.40-acre (17,402 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-52T, owned by Better Opportunities Builder, Inc., a California non-profit public benefit corporation, for an amount of $32,800.00, for construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project; 3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.435-acre (18,931 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-   Not available Not available
ID 24-1020 12.-G. Action ItemReject the bid received for Garage 9 Renovation Project. (Bid File 12402153) (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1021 12.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $3,495,800 for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc. of Fresno, California, in the amount of $427,370, increasing the total contract amount to $3,164,649, with a remaining contingency of $374,000, to expand the scope of services to include construction support for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1047 12.-I. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 506-470-48S as Annexation Number 61 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 9:10 am. (Located on the east side of North Cecelia Avenue and West Ellery Way) (Council District 2)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1001 12.-J. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6362 as Annexation Number 151 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:25 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1002 12.-K. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6362 as Annexation Number 001 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:20 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1003 12.-L. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-150-45S and 487-150-46S as Annexation Number 60 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:15 am. (Southwest corner of East Jensen Avenue and South Holloway Avenue) (Council District 5)   Not available Not available
ID 24-960 12.-M. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:35 a.m. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).   Not available Not available
ID 24-1079 12.-N. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 Reallocating $200,000 from the Department of Public Works to the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department for the Orchid Park Expansion Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1037 12.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to a Permanent Local Housing Allocation Agreement between the City of Fresno and Karahunj, LLC for the construction of a multi-family senior affordable rental housing project located at 1514 East Bullard Avenue, Fresno (District 6): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Agreement with Karahunj, LLC, in the amount of $1,000,000 for the construction of the Solterra Senior Living Affordable Rental Housing Development Phase I, located at 1514 East Bullard Avenue, Fresno, California 93710   Not available Not available
ID 24-1028 12.-P. Action ItemApprove the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House for professional triage center services at Naomi’s House and Clarion Pointe, and to increase funding by $525,405.56 in Homeless, Housing Assistance, and Prevention funds (HHAP) for total program award $3,125,195.25.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1048 12.-Q. Action ItemAward a requirements contract for the towing and storage of evidence cars to Fortney Towing, Inc. for three years in the total amount of $1,095,129.30, with two optional one-year extensions in the amount of $365,043.10 per year (Request for Proposals No.12402054).   Not available Not available
ID 24-1023 12.-R. Action ItemAuthorize the Chief of Police to enter into a Second Amendment to Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter Inc.) for an additional three years of service for a total amount not to exceed $3,140,025 or $1,046,675 annually, for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027   Not available Not available
ID 24-1046 12.-T. Action ItemActions pertaining to the emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station: 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-1046 dated August 15, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301/Class 1. 2. ***RESOLUTION-- Approval of an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreement without competitive bidding with Chart International, Inc. for emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1041 12.-U. Action ItemActions pertaining to acceptance of a gift exceeding $25,000 in value from Gillig, LLC to the City of Fresno: 1. Approve acceptance of unsolicited gift items from Gillig, LLC (Gillig) for accidental installation of Thermo King Air Purification Systems into twelve (12) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for a total value of $45,246.96.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1078 12.-V. Action ItemBill - (For Introduction) Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10-328 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to breeding, transfer and sale of dogs and cats   Not available Not available
ID 24-1038 12.-W. Action ItemApprove the reappointment of Laura E. Ward to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 15, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 24-1030 12.-X. Action Item***BILL-22 (Intro’d July 25, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 4.12 of the Fresno Municipal Code Relating to the Fee Waiver Program Definition of Residential Infill Projects (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1045 12.-Y. Action Item***BILL-23 (Intro’d July 29, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Sections 10-1703(a), 10-1707, 10-2101, 10-2204, 10-2205 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to the Prohibition of Camping in Public Places (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1051 12.-Z. Action ItemBill - (For Introduction) Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to remove squatters from short-term rentals and hotels   Not available Not available
ID 24-1022 12.-S. Action ItemBILL (For introduction) - Repealing Section 10-812 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Conditions on Police Response to Public Safety Alarm Systems   Not available Not available
ID 24-1049 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 9; 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); 11. Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1083 15.-B. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall.   Not available Not available
ID 24-986 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Joanna Condie, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG00413   Not available Not available
ID 24-988 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: United Financial Casualty Company a/s/o Saljinder Kaur v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2023044361 (Police Department)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1026 15.-E. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) ACLU, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG04744   Not available Not available
ID 24-1050 15.-F. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 24-1060 15.-G. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Jaime Rivera;(Code Enforcement case number E24-02048)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1061 15.-H. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Arthur and Richard Carlson and Kochar Vardanyan (Carlson Appeal)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1062 15.-I. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Mich Michino, and MJE Brothers, LLC. (Michino Appeal)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1013 15.-J. Action ItemPUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Attorney 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney   Not available Not available
ID 24-1075 15.-K. Action ItemPUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Clerk 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea. Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk   Not available Not available
ID 24-1089 15.-L. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 500 E. Elkhorn Ave., Caruthers, CA 93609 Agency negotiator: City Manager Negotiating parties: City of Fresno, County of Fresno Under negotiation: price, terms of payment   Not available Not available