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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/1/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 25-353 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Michele Carmichael Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-520 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Bike Month”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-535 1  Action ItemProclamation for “National Tennis Month”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-521 1  Action ItemProclamation for “National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-570 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Historic Preservation Month”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-627 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Small Business Week”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-628 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Isabella Marie Gonzales Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-620 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-555 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 155 (Final Tract Map Number 6463) (Northeast corner of East McKinley Avenue and North Redhaven Drive) (Council District 7): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 155; (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 155. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-546 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 154 (Final Tract Map Number 6384) (Southeast corner of East McKinley Avenue and North McKelvey Avenue) (Council District 7): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 154; (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 154. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-566 1  Action ItemHEARING - to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18, Annexation Number 003 (Final Parcel Map Number 2022-03) (Located on the south side of West Bullard Avenue, west of North Maroa Avenue) (Council District 4): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 003; (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No. 003 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-568 1  Action ItemHEARING - to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 68 (Final Parcel Map Number 2019-12) (West side of North Harrison Avenue and West Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 2) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 68 (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 68 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-575 1  Action ItemTax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of refinancing of the Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $71,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks by one or more California limited liability companies and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)CONTINUED  Action details Not available
ID 25-576 1  Action ItemTax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of a 114-unit qualified residential rental project. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a plan of finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for a qualified residential rental project for the benefit of Dakota Fresno LP, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-577 1  Action ItemTax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority revenue and refunding bonds, Series 2025 (HumanGood - California Obligated Group) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $205,000,000 for the purpose of financing and equipping of the Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-578 1  Action ItemTax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing of an affordable rental housing facility that includes 60 apartment units. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt revenue bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing a project of Pleasant View 2024 Limited Partnership, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-465 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)CONTINUED  Action details Not available
ID 25-476 1  Action ItemAppearance by Ashley Mireles-Guerrero regarding “Concerns about SEDA Approval Amid Significant Infrastructure Repair Needs” (District 3 Resident)PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-536 1  Action ItemAppearance by Matthew Gillian regarding “Concerns about SEDA” (District 2 Resident)TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 25-597 1  Action ItemConsideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects. 1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No. 2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794. 2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following instances as noted below: a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the Office zone district; and b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within one-half mile of an existing bus    Action details Not available
ID 25-585 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of Amended Minutes for the March 13, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-573 12.-B. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 588th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a civil penalty for failure to complete repairs on exterior elevated elements in the City Attorney’s Office Division of Code Enforcement (Subject to Mayor’s veto).APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-580 12.-C. Action ItemApprove the appointment of Michelle Vang to the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno to a term ending April 30, 2029.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-537 12.-E. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $1,438,210.00, with one hundred and sixty-six additional working days for additional improvements per the Phase Two and Bulletin Two Requests for Proposal with Avison Construction Company, Inc. of Madera, CA for the Transformative Climate Communities Park at MLK Magnet Core Project, now known as Les Kimber Park - Project ID PW00857. (Bid File 12302905) (Council District 3)APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-543 12.-F. Action ItemApprove a Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with BKF Engineers, a California Corporation in the amount of $150,138 for a total increased contract amount not to exceed of $1,293,263, with a $3,700 remaining contingency, for additional professional engineering services required for the design of plans and general construction documents for the Herndon Avenue Widening between Polk Avenue and Milburn Avenue Project (Council District 2).APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-586 12.-G. Action ItemRESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, granting authority to the City Manager or designee to execute Uniform Relocation Act nonresidential move and reestablishment packages for owner-operated businesses being relocated as a result of the Blackstone McKinley Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and 7)APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-611 12.-H. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 60th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $14,389,200 for right-of-way acquisition for the Blackstone and McKinley Grade Separation Project. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-459 12.-J. Action ItemApprove the purchase of critical network security equipment for the City in the amount of $370,107.29 priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS 2021092 Agreement (FOCUS).APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-512 12.-L. Action ItemActions pertaining to the development of the Dakota Apartments, a 113-unit affordable rental housing project, to be located at 3787 N. Blackstone Avenue (southwest corner of N. Blackstone Avenue and E. Dakota Avenue) in central Fresno (City Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and 2. Approve a $3,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Agreement with Dakota Fresno, LP for the development of the Dakota Apartments of which 11 will be floating two- and three-bedroom HOME-assisted units.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-500 12.-M. Action ItemApprove an increase to the Cooperative Purchase Agreement requirements contract with Toter, LLC., to purchase refuse, recycling, and green waste/organics containers as well as kitchen countertop organic pails in the amount of $300,000 per year for next two (2) years with a total revised contract not to exceed $1,251,500 per year for the remainder of the contract term through May 28, 2026 (File# 12301619/Sourcewell contract 041521-TOT). (Citywide)APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-581 12.-N. Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Pavletic Consulting LLC., (formerly Municipal Financial Services, a sole proprietorship) to extend the term through December 31, 2027, and increase the compensation by $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $219,000, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement. (Citywide)APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-612 12.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to the emergency repair of the sewer trunk main located at North First Street and East Olive Avenue (Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and Section 15301(d) (Restoration or Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 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 emergency repair of the sewer trunk main located at North First Street and East Olive Avenue. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-441 12.-P. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6392, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the south side of East Florence Avenue just west of South Walnut Avenue. (Council District 3)TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 25-491 12.-Q. Action ItemActions Pertaining to the Peach Avenue Projects Between Florence Avenue and Jensen Avenue (Council District 5): 1. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Measure C Cooperative Project Agreement with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for street improvements along Peach Avenue from Florence Avenue to Church Avenue in the amount of $51,000 (Urban project I-2C); 2. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Measure C Cooperative Project Agreement with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for the widening of Peach Avenue from Church Avenue to Jensen Avenue in the amount of $604,000 (Urban project I-2D).APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-548 12.-S. Action ItemActions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street: (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P24-02896; 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 25-552 12.-T. Action ItemRESOLUTION - To approve membership in the First Public Hydrogen Authority and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute a counterpart to the Joint Powers Authority AgreementAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-554 12.-U. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of acceptance of, and execution of all documents and instruments related to California State Senate Bills 862, 9, 102, 125, 862, for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, The Zero Emission Transit Capital Program funding allocations in the amount of $80,982,330 for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Purchases, Clean Fueling Infrastructure, and Accessible Bus Stop Improvements as approved by the California State Transportation Agency and administered by Fresno Council of Governments. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-572 12.-V. Action ItemAward a Service Contract to Elite Pressure Washing Services, LLC., for a two-year contract, with options for three one-year extensions for the bus fleet interior detailing services at the FAX maintenance facility, in the amount of $267,720 for the initial two-year base term. Service costs for the option years will adjust in accordance with the relevant Producer Price Index (PPI), with a total for all five years not to exceed $760,128. (Bid File 12501125).APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-621 12.-W. Action Item***RESOLUTION - In support of the Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act (H.R. 2656) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARPass Action details Not available
ID 25-538 12.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Water Main Replacements in the area bound by Clinton, Teilman, University and West Avenues Project (Project): (Bid File 12500340) (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 (CEQA) Guidelines for the Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 53rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $698,000 for the Project; (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $6,297,927.00 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Water Main Replacements Project.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-614 12.-I. Action ItemApprove the award of an agreement with Cen Cal Business Finance Group, LLC, for a period of 10 years to administer the City of Fresno Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program (RFP No. 12500029)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-574 12.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to upgrade of the City of Fresno’s Radio Frequency Communications Systems that provide interoperable radio communications for the City (including Public Safety, FAX, etc.): 1. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Tait North America, Inc., a Texas corporation (Tait Communications) to upgrade the Radio Frequency (RF) Communications Systems in the total amount of $3,893,733.48 and a contingency amount not to exceed $40,843.46. 2. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Zetron, Inc. to upgrade the Radio Console Network providing interoperable radio communications in the total amount of $91,423.06 and a contingency amount not to exceed $10,000.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-582 12.-R. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 404-090-48, 404-090-53, and 404-090-54 as Annexation No. 69 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:20 am (Southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue). (Council District 6)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 25-494 13.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP - Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific PlanPRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 25-610 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); 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. Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant DirectorTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 25-623 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298TABLED  Action details Not available