Fresno Logo
Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/28/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Electronic Meeting
Regular Meeting
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
Meeting video: eComment: Not available  
Attachments:
File #Ver.Agenda #NameTypeTitleActionResultAction DetailsVideo
ID 21-078 1 ProclamationCeremonial ItemProclamation for "John DeLucia”   Action details Not available
ID 21-096 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of Fresno Irrigation District’s 100th Anniversary Centennial Commemoration.   Action details Not available
ID 21-130 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “Corin Hoggard Day”   Action details Not available
ID 21-243 1  Action ItemEmails received for Unscheduled Communication.   Action details Not available
ID 21-010 11-A Action ItemApproval of minutes for January 7, 2021 Regular Meeting, and January 7, 2021 Special Meeting.   Action details Not available
ID 21-136 11-B Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Silveira Consulting, Inc., to extend the term from December 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021, for professional labor compliance monitoring services associated with the construction of the Southwest Recycled Water Distribution System, Project SW1D (Council District 3 and Fresno County)   Action details Not available
ID 21-076 11-C Action ItemActions related to leasing 158 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325(b)/Class 25 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with Bakersfield Properties Inc. in the amount of $466,890 for lease of 158 acres for an initial term ending on December 31, 2025, with two one-year option termscontinued  Action details Not available
ID 21-077 11-D Action ItemActions related to leasing 125 acres of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325(b)/Class 25 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Approve an agricultural Lease and Agreement with Brad Weis, a sole proprietorship, in the amount of $261,640.62 for the lease of 125 acres for an initial term ending on December 31, 2025, with two one-year option termscontinued  Action details Not available
ID 21-156 11-E Action ItemAward a requirements contract in the estimated amount of $1,218,821.80 to Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. a Delaware Corporation, for Ferric Chloride (Bulk Delivery) to the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) Bid File 9562 (Council District 3)   Action details Not available
ID 21-045 11-F Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement between the City of Fresno and De Novo Planning Group, regarding land use, planning and environmental services for the Specific Plan of the West Area and Environmental Impact Report, extending the contract performance period by one year and to increase the total contract amount by an additional $29,880, for a total contract value of $429,606. (Plan Area is in Council Districts 1, 2 and 3).   Action details Not available
ID 21-062 11-G Action ItemActions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of East Thomas Avenue, east of North Blackstone Avenue and north of State Route 180 (Council District 7) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P20-01139 2. ***RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of a portion of East Thomas Avenue, east of North Blackstone Avenue and north of State Route 180 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Action details Not available
ID 21-001 11-H Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6240 as Annexation No. 119 to the CITY OF FRESNO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 10:00 am (southwest corner of East Dakota and North Armstrong Avenues) (Council District 4)   Action details Not available
ID 21-004 11-I Action ItemApprove a six (6) month extension contract for custodial services at Fresno City Hall in the amount of $179,163 to Lincoln Training Center (LTC) of Fresno, CA (Council District 3)   Action details Not available
ID 21-140 11-J Action ItemRESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee to Submit a Grant Application in an Amount not to Exceed $325,000 to the 2021-2022 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (STPG) Program to fund the City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Update, and Authorizing Execution of Restricted Grant Agreements and Amendments for the Project With Caltrans by the Public Works Director or Designee (Citywide)   Action details Not available
ID 21-150 11-K Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6261 as Annexation No. 118 to the CITY OF FRESNO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 10:05 am (Phase II of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6258 centered within the block of North Hayes Avenue, West Gettysburg, North Bryan, and Ashlan Avenues) (Council District 1)   Action details Not available
ID 21-151 11-L Action ItemRESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to execute BUILD Grant Agreements in the amount of $10,540,582 for the Veterans Boulevard Project (Council District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 21-153 11-M Action ItemActions pertaining to the Maple Avenue Cycle Track Improvements Project - Bid File No. 3740 (Council Districts 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c), Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $184,882 to Glick Corporation of Visalia, CA   Action details Not available
ID 21-154 11-N Action ItemApprove Amendment to City Hall Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to adjust the construction schedule and project completion date to provide additional time as requested by Fresno Street Solar Project, LLC.   Action details Not available
ID 21-155 11-O Action ItemActions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6198 1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6198, of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6198, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - northwest corner of Shaw Avenue and Grantland Avenue (Council District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 21-164 11-P Action ItemAward a 5-year agreement for Enterprise Resource Planning System and Implementation Services to Tyler Technologies, in the amount of $11,045,960 for implementation and hosting (Software as a Service) of Financials, Human Capital Management (ERP) and Utility Billing software.   Action details Not available
ID 21-116 11-Q Discussion ItemSubmission for informational purposes of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (“CAFR”) regarding the Financial Activities of the City of Fresno Retirement Systems for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2020   Action details Not available
ID 21-117 11-R Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2020 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness (LEMHWA) grant program 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $98,624 in grant funding for the 2020 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness (LEMHWA) grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 53rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2020-159 appropriating $59,600 for the Police Department’s Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMWHA) grant (requires five affirmative votes) (subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 3rd Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution No. 2020-160, adding .75 FTE Police Cadet position to the Fresno Police Department   Action details Not available
ID 21-137 11-S Action ItemActions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Creating The Equity Assistance Program Fund (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Action details Not available
ID 21-047 11-T Action ItemCouncil Boards and Commissions Communications, Reports, Assignments and/or Appointments, Reappointments, Removals to/from City and non-City Boards and Commissionscontinued  Action details Not available
ID 21-167 11-U Action ItemApprove Second Amendment to contract for COVID-19 testing, tracing, and quarantine support with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, extending time for performance   Action details Not available
ID 21-168 11-V Action ItemApprove Second Amendment to contract for COVID-19 testing, tracing, and quarantine support with Fresno Building Healthy Communities, extending time for performance   Action details Not available
ID 21-203 11-W AppointmentAppoint Christine Barker, Laura Splotch, Andrew Feil, Samantha Gonzales to the District 1 Project Review Committee Appoint Janay Conley and Anthony Armour to the Tower District Design Review Committee.   Action details Not available
ID 21-186 11-X Action Item***Resolution (AAR) transferring one million dollars from the City Attorney’s Office budget to Council District budgets and to a fund for COVID expenses (requires 5 affirmative votes)(subject to veto).   Action details Not available
ID 21-162 1  Action ItemHEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD).   Action details Not available
ID 21-062 11-G Action ItemActions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of East Thomas Avenue, east of North Blackstone Avenue and north of State Route 180 (Council District 7) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P20-01139 2. ***RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of a portion of East Thomas Avenue, east of North Blackstone Avenue and north of State Route 180 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-151 11-L Action ItemRESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Director to execute BUILD Grant Agreements in the amount of $10,540,582 for the Veterans Boulevard Project (Council District 2)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-155 11-O Action ItemActions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6198 1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6198, of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6198, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - northwest corner of Shaw Avenue and Grantland Avenue (Council District 2)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-164 11-P Action ItemAward a 5-year agreement for Enterprise Resource Planning System and Implementation Services to Tyler Technologies, in the amount of $11,045,960 for implementation and hosting (Software as a Service) of Financials, Human Capital Management (ERP) and Utility Billing software.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-117 11-R Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2020 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness (LEMHWA) grant program 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $98,624 in grant funding for the 2020 Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness (LEMHWA) grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 53rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2020-159 appropriating $59,600 for the Police Department’s Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMWHA) grant (requires five affirmative votes) (subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 3rd Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution No. 2020-160, adding .75 FTE Police Cadet position to the Fresno Police DepartmentadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-137 11-S Action ItemActions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Creating The Equity Assistance Program Fund (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-168 11-V Action ItemApprove Second Amendment to contract for COVID-19 testing, tracing, and quarantine support with Fresno Building Healthy Communities, extending time for performanceapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-186 11-X Action Item***Resolution (AAR) transferring one million dollars from the City Attorney’s Office budget to Council District budgets and to a fund for COVID expenses (requires 5 affirmative votes)(subject to veto).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-167 11-U Action ItemApprove Second Amendment to contract for COVID-19 testing, tracing, and quarantine support with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, extending time for performanceapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-158 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Tim Bakman to discuss the Cannabis Sensitivity Zone. (Speaker resides in District 6)   Action details Not available
ID 21-141 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. 49 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 506-130-36S, The Orchards Apartment Complex) (northeast corner of West Bullard and North Dante Avenues) (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. 49 (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 2020-2021 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 49 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-142 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. 117 (Final Tract Map No. 6270) (west side of South Willow Avenue between East Fillmore and Laurel Avenues) (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. 117 (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 2020-2021 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 117 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-138 1  Action ItemCONTINUED HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 46 (Parcel A of Final Parcel Map No. 2019-06) (northeast corner of North First and East Nees Avenues) (Council District 6) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 46 (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 2020-2021 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 46 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)continued  Action details Not available
ID 21-005 1  Action Item(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 7, 2021 AT 10:15 A.M.) HEARING to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P19-00417, Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 6212/UGM and 6276/UGM, and Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020039061 for the proposed “Parc West” development on the west side of North Grantland Avenue between the West Gettysburg and West Ashlan Avenue alignments. (Council District 1) - Planning and Development Department 1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER Final EIR SCH No. 2020039061 for an overall proposed 844-lot single-family residential development, apply the Council's independent judgment and analysis to the review, and then adopt the resolution certifying the FEIR, as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the Planning Commission's recommendations on the proposed Final EIR and comments thereon; and, a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21082(a) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; and, b. ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations as requireadopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-187 1  Action Item(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 7, 2021 AT 1:45 P.M.) HEARING to Consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P20-02556 and related Environmental Assessment No. P20-01633/P20-02556 pertaining to property located at 1137 North Chestnut Avenue at the southwest corner of North Chestnut and East Olive Avenues, (Council District 7) - Planning & Development Department. 1. CONSIDER Environmental Assessment No. P20-01633/P20-02556, dated January 7, 2021, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 32 (In-fill Development Projects) Categorical Exemption; and, 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P20-02556 requesting to establish a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer & Wine alcohol sales license for a proposed 7-Eleven convenience store and service station to be located at 1137 North Chestnut Avenue at the southwest corner of North Chestnut and East Olive Avenues.   Action details Not available
ID 21-160 13-A Discussion ItemWORKSHOP - 2021 Council Redistricting Process, Timeline, and Legal Issuespresented  Action details Not available
ID 21-131 14-A Action ItemA Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Fresno Urging That NFL Legend Tom Flores Be Inducted Into The 2021 Pro Football Hall Of FameadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-125 15-AClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Fabian Lara, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno County Superior Court Case No.:18CECG03514 (Public Works Department)   Action details Not available
ID 21-163 15-BClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Lasha Johnson, individually and as successor-in-interest to Gerald Johnson, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.: 1:20-CV-01320 (Police Department)   Action details Not available
ID 21-051 15-CClosed SessionClosed Session 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 Luis Chavez Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk   Action details Not available
ID 21-191 15-D Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Facilities.   Action details Not available
ID 21-193 15-E Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 444-153-28S; Negotiating Parties: City Manager Esqueda, Scott Speakes; Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of possible acquisition.   Action details Not available
ID 21-204 15-F Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 809 E Olive Ave; Negotiating Parties: City Manager Thomas Esqueda, Lawrence Abbate; Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Property Acquisition.   Action details Not available
ID 21-205 15-G Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9 subdivision (d)(2): Significant Exposure to Litigation: City of Fresno v. Lawrence Abbate.   Action details Not available