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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/19/2019 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID19-11284 1  MinutesApproval of the corrected minutes for August 15, 2019approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11210 1  MinutesApproval of Minutes for August 22, 2019.adopted as amended  Action details Not available
ID19-11173 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “National Preparedness Month”presented  Action details Not available
ID19-11184 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “Hispanic Heritage Month”presented  Action details Not available
ID19-11189 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “REEL Pride Film Festival Week”presented  Action details Not available
ID19-11222 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce Day”.presented  Action details Not available
ID19-11228 11-A Action ItemActions pertaining to amending the Trapeze Agreement: 1. Approve the 5th Amendment in the amount of $17,440 for the OPS Sign-In Terminal software license 2. Approve the 6th Amendment in the amount of $49,000 for the OPS Sign-In Terminal software maintenanceapproved  Action details Not available
ID19-11211 11-B Action ItemReject all bids for the Shaw Avenue Traffic Signal Priority Intersection Installation Equipment Project and direct staff to rebid the project (Bid File 3665)approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11215 11-C Action ItemActions related to approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno Department of Transportation and Fresno City College for a Measure C New Technology grant awarded for the Fresno City College West Fresno Satellite Campus Advanced Propulsion Systems Training Campus Project: 1. Adopt a finding of Class 22 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15322 2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno Department of Transportation and Fresno City College for a Measure C New Technology grant awarded for the Fresno City College West Fresno Satellite Campus Advanced Propulsion Systems Training Campus Projectapproved  Action details Not available
ID19-11216 11-D Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Genfare SPX in the amount of $116,603.79 for the purchase of two ticket vending machines as spares for the Bus Rapid Transit corridor   Action details Not available
ID19-11192 11-E Action ItemApprove a 10-year agreement with Cen Cal Business Finance Group, Inc. (Cen Cal) to administer the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program   Action details Not available
ID19-11193 11-F Action ItemApprove the 2019 Administrative Plan for the City of Fresno’s Revolving Loan Fund Program   Action details Not available
ID19-11263 11-G AppointmentApprove the appointment of Dawn Lang to the Disability Advisory Commission   Action details Not available
ID19-11209 11-H AppointmentApprove the appointments of Kevin Wray and Sammy Franco to the District 6 Project Review Committee.approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11301 11-I AppointmentApprove the appointment of Gene Richards to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11229 11-J Action ItemActions related to the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and United Parcel Service, Inc., at Fresno Yosemite International Airport: 1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301. 2. Approve First Amendment to the existing Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and United Parcel Service, Inc., an Ohio Corporation, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4).approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11230 11-K Action ItemActions related to the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Enterprise Rent-A-Car at Fresno Yosemite International Airport: 1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301. 2. Approve Second Amendment to the existing Service Facility Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, to update billing responsibilities for the term of the agreement. (Council District 4)approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11231 11-L Action ItemActions related to the Second Amendment to the Airport Lease Agreement with Frank Ruiz: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Airport Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Frank X. Ruiz Avionics, at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. (Council District 3)approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11250 11-M Discussion ItemRESOLUTION - Authorizing application for, and receipt of, the SB2 Planning Grants Program Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $625,000 and Authorizing the Execution of the SB2 Planning Grants Program Application, the PGP Grant Documents, and any amendments thereto by the Planning & Development Director or designee (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID19-11080 11-N Action ItemApprove an agreement between Quad Knopf Inc., dba QK of Clovis, CA in the amount of $62,600 plus a contingency of $6,300 for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Fink-White Park Splash Pad Project (Council District 3)approved  Action details Not available
ID19-11235 11-O Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Assessor’s Parcel Number 404-071-48 as Annexation No. 41 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for October 24, 2019, at 10:00 am (north side of East Alluvial Avenue between North Chestnut and Maple Avenues) (Council District 6)adopted  Action details Not available
ID19-11281 11-P Resolution***RESOLUTION - Delegating Authority to the City Attorney to Enter Code Enforcement Contracts of $50,000 or Less (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID19-11285 11-Q ResolutionRESOLUTION - To authorize submittal of application(s) for CalRecycle grants related to code enforcement, and authorize the City Attorney to sign on behalf of the Cityadopted  Action details Not available
ID19-11306 11-R Action ItemApprove an Amendment to a Consultant Services Agreement with Kosmont and Associates, Inc., for professional feasibility evaluation services for Tax Increment Financing, Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, and Community Revitalization and Investment Authority formation (Citywide)   Action details Not available
ID19-11165 13-A Action ItemAuthorize the City Manager or her designee, and the Chief of Police or his designee, to enter into a two-year agreement with the 21st District Agricultural Association for $696,762.10 to provide police services at the Fresno District Fair.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11221 13-B Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2020 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $700,000 in grant funding for the 2020 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 5th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2019-133 appropriating $525,000 for the Police Department’s STEP grant (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11253 1  Action ItemHEARING - To vacate a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street (Council District 7) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Ordering the vacation a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11247 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 103 (Final Tract Map No. 6214) (property surrounded by East Clinton, North Armstrong, East McKinley, and North Fowler Avenues) (Council District 4) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 103 (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 2019-2020 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 103 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11236 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 40 (R-P East Development, Assessor’s Parcel Number 330-021-03) (east side of South East Avenue north of East Central Avenue) (Council District 3) 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 2019-2020 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 40 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11237 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 100 (Final Tract Map No. 5587) (northwest corner of West McKinley and North Brawley Avenues) (Council District 3) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 100 (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. 11, Annexation No. 100 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)continued  Action details Not available
ID19-11144 1  OrdinanceHEARING to approve items related to the granting of a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off Collection Services 1. ***BILL NO. B-21 - (Intro. 8/15/2019) (For adoption) - Granting a non-exclusive roll-off franchise for roll-off collection within the City of Fresno to HD Matthews Demolition & Excavation (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11203 1  Action ItemCONTINUED HEARING pertaining to Fresno County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan: 1. ADOPT a finding that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this project will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) 2. RESOLUTION - Finding of Consistency between the City of Fresno’s Land Use Plans and Regulations and the December 2018 Fresno County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan 3. BILL - (For introduction) - Approving Text Amendment Application No. P19-01036 amending sections 15-104-B-4; 15-5206; 15-5306; 15-5506-D; 15-5811-A; 15-5905-A; 15-6006-A; and 15-6104-B of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), which gives the December 2018 Fresno County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan priority over all other local land use plans and regulations in the event of a conflictadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11225 13-C Action ItemActions pertaining to the purchase of RC Cationic Polymer for the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF): 1. Reject all proposals for the Product Requirements Contract: RC Cationic Polymer (Bid File 9465) 2. Approve a two-year cooperative purchase requirements contract in the amount of $1,830,000 per year, with SNF Polydyne, Inc., not to exceed $3,660,000 (Bid File 9465) (Citywide)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11218 13-D Action ItemActions related to award of a service contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $651,433: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Trapeze Software Group, Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform maintenance services for the Department of Transportation’s computer-aided dispatch automatic vehicle locator (CAD/AVL) system. 2. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Trapeze Software Group, Inc. is uniquely capable as defined by the Federal Transit Administration for sole source non-competitive procurements, to perform maintenance services for the Department of Transportation’s computer-aided dispatch automatic vehicle locator (CAD/AVL) system. 3. Award a three-year maintenance service agreement Trapeze Software Group, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $651,43, with two one-year options.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11233 13-E Action ItemActions pertaining to entering into four funding agreements totaling $1,223,079 with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for 2018/19 Cycle VII Measure “C” Transit Oriented Development Infrastructure for In-fill Program (Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7) 1. Approve four Funding Agreements with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for 2018/19 Cycle VII Measure “C” Transit Oriented Development Infrastructure for In-fill Projects for $1,223,079 for the Kings Canyon Transit Oriented Development Connectivity Plan, the Transit Oriented Tower, the Fancher Creek Trail, and the Merced Street Reconnection 2. ***RESOLUTION - 3rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2019-133 appropriating $583,200 for three funding agreements (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11234 13-F Action ItemBILL - (For introduction) - Amending the uncodified ordinance to adopt changes and additions to the official list of designated special speed zones for various streets within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section 14-1501 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Citywide)continuedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11258 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Michael Razavi to discuss sending wasted food to food banks and animal shelters (Speaker resides in District 1)   Action details Not available
ID19-11259 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Mary Padilla to discuss peace and gun control (Speaker resides in District 2)   Action details Not available
ID19-11275 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Jason Sisk to discuss the closure of the IRS Submission Processing Site and free parking at 700 “P” Street building under construction (Speaker resides in the County)   Action details Not available
ID19-11238 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Development Permit Application No. P19-02013 and related Environmental Assessment No. P19-02013 filed by Brian Wright of Orchards II, LLC. This application pertains to approximately 3.73 acres located at the northeast corner of North Dante and West Bullard Avenues. (Council District 2) 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment for P19-02013, a determination the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 32 Categorical Exemption dated May 31, 2019. 2. ADOPT findings pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(b)(2) that there is substantial evidence in the record that remaining sites identified in the Housing Element can accommodate the City of Fresno’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). 3. APPROVE Development Permit Application No. P19-02013 requesting authorization to construct a 64-unit multi-family development in a RM-2/UGM/cz (Residential Multi-Family - Urban Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, on the subject property.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11116 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the Program Year (PY) 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): 1. WORKSHOP - pertaining to the PY 2018 CAPER; 2. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the PY 2018 CAPER; and 3. Adopt PY 2018 CAPER and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11148 1  Action ItemBILL - (For Introduction) Adding Section 7-1249 to the Fresno Municipal Code relating to short-term rentals.approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11214 15-B Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. City of Fresno v. Shell Oil Company, et al.; San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No.: SCVSS120627 (Public Utilities Department).   Action details Not available
ID19-11216 11-D Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Genfare SPX in the amount of $116,603.79 for the purchase of two ticket vending machines as spares for the Bus Rapid Transit corridorapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11306 11-R Action ItemApprove an Amendment to a Consultant Services Agreement with Kosmont and Associates, Inc., for professional feasibility evaluation services for Tax Increment Financing, Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District, and Community Revitalization and Investment Authority formation (Citywide)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11192 11-E Action ItemApprove a 10-year agreement with Cen Cal Business Finance Group, Inc. (Cen Cal) to administer the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Programapproved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11193 11-F Action ItemApprove the 2019 Administrative Plan for the City of Fresno’s Revolving Loan Fund Programapproved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11298 13-G Action ItemApprove City of Fresno Tax Rebate Agreement with Darling Ingredients, Inc.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11162 14-A AppointmentCouncil 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, Arias, Karbassi 2. Budget Sub-Committee - Soria, Chavez, Caprioglio 3. Cannabis Ad Hoc Committee - Soria, Caprioglio, Arias 4. Council of Governments - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio (Caprioglio) 5. CDBG Sub-committee - (Pertaining to Housing and addressing the allocation of Funds) - Caprioglio, Soria, Arias 6. Code Enforcement Sub-Committee - Bredefeld, Caprioglio, Soria 7. Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County - Caprioglio-Ex-Officio, City Manager Wilma Quan and (Chavez - Alternate) 8. Enterprise and Construction Management Oversight Board - Chavez, Bredefeld-Alternate 9. Finance and Audit Committee - Esparza- Chair, Bredefeld- Vice Chair, Arias 10. Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corporation - Soria 11. Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio, Caprioglio 12. Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board - Soapproved  Action details Not available
ID19-11287 14-C OrdinanceBILL - (for introduction) Amending Sections 1-308 and 11-307 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Code Enforcement administrative citations and serial violators.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11286 14-B ResolutionRESOLUTION - Joining the Multi-City/County Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiffs/Respondents in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Cases Currently Before the United States Supreme Courtadopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID19-11213 15-A Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. Craig Agabashian, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 17CECG02627 (Planning and Development Department).   Action details Not available
ID19-11239 15-C Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. Howard Lacy v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 19CECG03160   Action details Not available
ID19-11254 15-D Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 4736 N. Blythe Negotiating Parties: City Manager Wilma Quan, Oceanside Investment Group, LLC.   Action details Not available
ID19-11296 15-E Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1911 Merced, APN 466-206-50T, -51T Negotiating Parties: City Manager Wilma Quan, Uptown Investments, LP., Tutelian & Company, Inc.   Action details Not available
ID19-11300 15-F Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 735 H Street Negotiating Parties: City Manager Wilma Quan, Promontory Investments, LLC., Rookspire Incorporated   Action details Not available