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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/29/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 24-1165 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Honoring Fresno Local Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Wide Receiver”   Not available Not available
ID 24-1071 1  Action ItemFresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”   Not available Not available
ID 24-1058 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 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 24-998 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.   Not available Not available
ID 24-903 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider initiation of the Tower District Specific Plan update, pertaining to all properties located within the boundaries of the Tower District Specific Plan area of the Fresno General Plan. 1. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02869 initiating the Tower District Specific Plan Draft Land Use Map and Draft Specific Plan update 2. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02420 initiating preparation of the Tower Entertainment District Overlay 3. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02871 initiating preparation of the Tower District Specific Plan Objective Design Standards 4. Second contract amendment extending the Consultant Services Agreement with Wallace, Roberts and Todd (WRT) to June 30, 2025.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1076 1  Action ItemActions by the Successor Agency to the Fresno Redevelopment Agency pertaining to the dedication of a portion of property owned by the Successor Agency to the Fresno Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of a public street easement on a portion previously vacated Santa Clara Street, between O Street and N Street: (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number 10429; 2. RESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of Successor Agency-owned property for the purpose of a public street easement on a portion previously vacated Santa Clara Street, between O Street and N Street.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1152 1  Action ItemWORKSHOP - Senator Anna Caballero’s 2024 Young Legislators Program Presentation   Not available Not available
ID 24-1146 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the minutes for August 15, 2024, regular meeting   Not available Not available
ID 24-1164 12.-C. Action ItemActions pertaining to allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding: 1. Approve the recommendation of seven service proposals allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) totaling $100,000 (Bid File 12402305) to the following organizations: (1) Trans-e-motion $10,000; (2) BlaQueer Fresno $20,000; (3) Casita Feliz $13,500; (4) Dulce Upfront Labs $13,600; (5) South Tower Land Trust $25,000; (6) LGBTQ Fresno $12,740; (7) Oasis Legal $5,160; 2. RESOLUTION - Granting Authority to the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements with Community Based Organizations to provide programs and services funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to aid in the COVID-19 Recovery Effort.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1008 12.-D. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Aviation or other authorized representative to: execute all implicated documentation for pre-application and application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for federal fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for both Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2025 and FY 2026 projects at both airports including all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the FAA; and apply for and accept grants and all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for matching funds for FY 2025 and 2026 FAA grants for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-989 12.-E. Action ItemApprove a four-year preventative maintenance Service Agreement with SKIDATA, Inc. to provide preventative maintenance services for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in the amount of $404,740, plus related maintenance costs not to exceed $25,000 annually. (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 24-993 12.-F. Action ItemApprove a five-year Service Agreement with SKIDATA, Inc. to provide upgrades to the point of sale system and Software as a Service (SaaS) for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in the amount of $190,397. (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1077 12.-G. Action ItemActions Pertaining to the Rebid of the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program Phase II Project at Various Locations - Bid File Number 12400024-1 (Council District 4 and 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $587,120 to American Paving Construction Company of Fresno, California.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1084 12.-H. Action ItemApprove the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest from a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-58 for a total cost of $55,600 for the Southwest Fresno Trail Project. (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1087 12.-I. Action ItemApprove the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.17-acre (7,405 square feet) improved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-134-06, owned by RR-M Reyna, Inc., a California corporation, for an amount of $357,725, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and 7)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1108 12.-J. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the California Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Call For Projects Totaling up to $10 Million in Requests for Funding; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Applications and Grant Agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee. (Council Districts 2, 6, 7)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1104 12.-L. Action ItemAward a requirements contract to Carus, LLC., for the purchase of ortho polyphosphate, for three years with an option for two one-year extensions, in the amount of $920,887.49 per year plus annual Consumer Price Index increases (Bid File 12401056) (Citywide).   Not available Not available
ID 24-1112 12.-M. Action ItemBILL - (for Introduction) Granting Big Bros Dumpsters Rentals, E&E Transport, LLC., Everyday Junk Removal & Hauling, Inc., and UC Cleanup Services a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1106 12.-N. Action ItemApprove an agreement with The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute (Maddy Institute) allocating 150,000 in ARPA funding for recruitment, personnel costs and scholarship support to enhance the current status of the legislative internship program.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1115 12.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to the award of a Requirements Contract for the purchase of eProcurement software and related services to OpenGov, Inc. for three years, with four optional one-year extensions in an amount not-to-exceed $28,810.60 for one-time implementation services plus $94,415.48 per year for cloud-hosted software, with annual increases not-to-exceed five percent (Bid File 9691)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1111 12.-P. Action ItemActions pertaining to the award of two requirements contracts for the purchase of On-Demand Towing Services for the City’s municipal fleet in the total not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $280,243 per year, plus annual price adjustments not-to-exceed 4%, and a contingency of $20,000 per year (Bid File 12401505) 1. Award a requirements contract to Reyna Towing of Fresno, California for one year, with five optional one-year extensions for towing services of light and medium duty municipal fleet vehicles 2. Award a requirements contract to Action Towing Dive Team, Inc. of Fresno, California for one year, with five optional one-year extensions for towing services of light, heavy, and super-heavy municipal fleet vehicles   Not available Not available
ID 24-1091 12.-Q. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the 2024 Playspace Agreement with KABOOM! Inc. in the amount of $181,765, for a total increased contract amount of $474,413, and to change the proposed project location. (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1113 12.-R. Action ItemActions pertaining to Senior Hot Meal Programming: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the acceptance of a one-year $160,000 Grant Award from the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) to the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department for the Senior Hot Meals Program at six community centers and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, including any subsequent amendments and all necessary supporting documents with FMAAA (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 9th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $42,600 from the FMAAA for the Senior Hot Meals Program into the PARCS Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget (Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing Acceptance of Food Service Equipment of a value not to exceed $50,000 from the FMAAA to be used for Senior Hot Meals Program Implementation   Not available Not available
ID 24-1151 12.-T. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Police Officers Association, FPOA-Management for Unit 9 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Police Management - Unit 9) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Second Amendment to FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 9, Unit 9 - Police Management (FPOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Police Management - Unit 9) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1092 12.-U. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Third Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by retitling the Supervising Airports Operations Officer to Airports Operations Supervisor and increasing the monthly salary step plan range for the classification, effective September 9, 2024 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-935 12.-V. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Travel Inn Affordable Rental Housing Development located at 1444 West White Avenue, Fresno, California (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution in support of a contribution of City-owned property located at 1444 West White Avenue, Fresno, California 93728 to Cesar Chavez Foundation for the development of affordable rental housing, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract/lease related documents on behalf of the City (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1120 12.-W. 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 24-1114 12.-X. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $124,756 in grant funding for the 2022 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health. 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2022 SHSGP grant.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1117 12.-Y. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $124,218 in grant funding for the 2023 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health. 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2023 SHSGP grant. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $124,200 for the Police Department’s 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).   Not available Not available
ID 24-1118 12.-Z. Action ItemApprove the FY 24 annual participation agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition of funds, including interest, forfeited in connection with a crime and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related documents.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1040 12.-AA. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approval and implementation of the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration, and execution of related agent forms.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1168 12.-BB. Action Item***RESOLUTION - For the Delinquent Utilities Enforcement Act directing the City Manager or designee to collect on all delinquent utility accounts over $50,000 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1101 12.-CC. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Naming the park to be located at S. MLK Jr Blvd. and E. Church Ave. “Les Kimber Park.” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-980 12.-DD. Action ItemBill - (For Introduction) - Amending Section 13-305 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Tree Preservation   Not available Not available
ID 24-1161 12.-EE. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Repealing and Restating Resolution 2022-086 Establishing the City of Fresno Tree Policy (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1056 12.-FF. Action ItemApprove the reappointment of Stefanie Diaz to the City of Fresno Women's Commission to a term ending August 29, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1132 12.-GG. Action ItemActions pertaining to breeding, transfer, sale of dogs and cats and licensing of dogs: 1. ***BILL B-26 - (Intro’d 8/15/2024)(For Adoption) Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10-328 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to breeding, transfer and sale of dogs and cats (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution Number 2024-134 relating to a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses, increased penalties, and development of a citywide program to reduce unauthorized breeding. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1133 12.-HH. Action Item***BILL B-27 - (Intro’d 8/15/2024)(For Adoption) Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to remove squatters from short-term rentals and hotels (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1159 12.-B. Action ItemApprove the award of a contract to provide catering and concession services to Pardini’s Inc. of Fresno, California, at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center for three years with two optional one-year extensions, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office (Bid file 12400335)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1107 12.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to the emergency preparation and implementation of a remediation action plan for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for the remedial action project for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the preparation and implementation of emergency remediation plan to mitigate gas emission exceedances at the north side of Fresno Sanitary Landfill. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1150 12.-S. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Police Officers Association, FPOA-Basic for Unit 4 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Non-Management Police - Unit 4) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 4, Unit 4 - Non-Management Police (FPOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Non-Management Police - Unit 4) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1141 13.-A. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Amending the Better Business Act (Resolution 2009-118) to add an exception for Exclusive Negotiating Agreements pertaining to private projects contemplated on City owned property that are anticipated to provide a substantial public benefit. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1142 13.-B. Action ItemActions pertaining to an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation: 1. Invoke Exception to the Better Business Act pursuant to Section 2 pertaining to certain Exclusive Negotiating Agreements. 2. Enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation to develop the terms of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement and to negotiate terms to construct, operate, manage, and maintain anticipated improvements to parking facilities.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1109 13.-C. Action ItemActions pertaining to the South Central Fresno AB 617 Community Truck Reroute Study, Fresno Community Environmental Health Impact Assessment, and to City of Fresno Truck Route Map: 1. RESOLUTION - Accepting the South Central Fresno AB 617 Community Truck Reroute Study prepared by Arcadis, and the Fresno Community Environmental Health Impact Assessment prepared by University of California, Merced; 2. BILL - (For Introduction) Adopting changes and additions to the official list of designated truck routes within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section 14-1303 of the Fresno Municipal Code. (Citywide)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1177 14.-A. Action ItemBill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 10, Article 24 To The Fresno Municipal Code, Authorizing Local Businesses To Enforce Private Property Rights Against Trespassers At Privately Owned Locations Open To The Public   Not available Not available
ID 24-983 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 24-1136 15.-B. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1090 15.-C. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) South Fresno Community Alliance v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 21CECG03237   Not available Not available
ID 24-1098 15.-D. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 24-1102 15.-E. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 24-1054 15.-F. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Michael Manfredi v City of Fresno, PSI Administered by Tristar Risk Management, Tristar Claim Number 1010104609-ADR-1   Not available Not available
ID 24-1148 15.-G. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01199   Not available Not available