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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/20/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
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ID 23-905 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Honoring Carden School for their achievement at this year’s Science Fair”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1092 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Kristine Cai Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1100 1  Action ItemFresno Animal Center’s “Pet of the Month” presented by Fresno Humane Animal ServicesPRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1068 11.-A. Action ItemApproval of Minutes for June 29, 2023, Regular Meeting.ADOPTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1091 11.-B. Action ItemBILL - (For Introduction) to Amend Section 2-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Campaign Contributions - Limitations on amount and document filing methods.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1089 11.-C. Action ItemActions related to a California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Training Agreement for $77,250 for Regional Task Force MOBEX Event 1. Accept FY 2024 Cal OES training award for $77,250 for Regional Task Force MOBEX event. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 7th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2023-185 to increase appropriations by $77,300 from Cal OES to provide mobilization exercise (MOBEX) training to Regional Task Force (RTF) members. (Requires 5 affirmative votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1098 11.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Water Tower Electrical Upgrade project: 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(a) Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract to Art’s Construction Co., Inc. of Fresno, California, in the amount of $695,000 for the construction of the Fresno Water Tower Electrical Upgrade project (Bid File 12301487)(District 3) 3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documentsADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1094 11.-G. Action ItemApprove a three-year Service Agreement with Info-Tech Research Group for membership services and access to industrywide product information and support services in the amount of $116,010.03, with annual payments of $38,670.01, utilizing competitively bid California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract 3-19-70-3685A.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1104 11.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to the implementation of customer relationship management software for Council Offices: 1. Affirm City Manager’s determination that Incapsulate, LLC is uniquely qualified. 2. Award a contract to Incapsulate, LLC for the Customer Relationship Management implementation for Council Offices in the amount of $154,638.50. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 5th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 to appropriate $154,700.00 for implementation of customer relationship management software for Council Offices (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1109 11.-I. Action ItemApprove the appointment of Emogene Nelson to Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for a term ending 4/30/2027. Approve the appointment of Paul Idsvoog to Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for a term ending 4/30/2024. Approve the appointment of Birdevinder Rickie Dhillon to the Disability Advisory Commission for a term ending 6/30/2024. Approve the appointment of Joseph Catania to the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee for a term which serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. Approve the reappointment of Vernon J. Tracy to the Civil Service Board for a term ending 6/30/2027.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1082 11.-J. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Consultant Services Agreement with eProperty Innovations, LLC: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that eProperty Innovations, LLC, is uniquely qualified to provide professional consultant services for the planning and development of the City of Fresno’s Land Bank operational framework. 2. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and eProperty Innovations, LLC, in the amount of $79,580 for professional consultant services.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-931 11.-M. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program: 1. Approve second amendment to the consultant services agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. extending contract performance date to December 31, 2024, and authorizing additional compensation in the amount of $151,595, for a total of $450,225.11.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1093 11.-O. Action ItemAccept a $300,000 contribution to the Community Benefits Fund from Lone Oak Fresno, LLC, for a project located at 791 and 998 East North Avenue, Fresno, APN 329-090-16 and 329-090-17.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1061 11.-P. Action ItemApprove a second amendment to the agreement with Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) for Student Resource Officers (SROs) at school sites, to provide an additional sergeant at FUSD school sites. This amendment provides for reimbursement in the amount of $117,513 from FUSD.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1074 11.-R. Action ItemApprove a consultant services agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $363,700, to conduct a composting facility feasibility study for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3).TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1084 11.-S. Action ItemReject all bids for the Requirements Contract for meter boxes, lids, and related parts (Bid File 9665) (Citywide)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1085 11.-T. Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with SEAM Group, LLC, to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2024, for the previously approved contract in the amount of $387,200, for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliant Lockout-Tagout Program at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1086 11.-U. Action ItemApprove a consultant services agreement with Haley & Aldrich Incorporated, for an amount not to exceed $318,500, to provide a forensic investigation of structural components at the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility’s ozone contact basin and filter gallery (Council District 6).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1087 11.-V. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Installation of a 16-inch diameter water main in Polk Avenue from Gettysburg Avenue to Acacia Avenue (Bid File 12301690) (Council District 1): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $963,992.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1096 11.-W. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility remote racking systems (Council District 3): 1. ***Resolution - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of remote racking upgrades for circuit breakers at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility from Wesco International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $900,637, without advertised competitive bidding.(Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Award a sole source purchase agreement to Wesco International, Inc., in the amount of $900,637, to provide necessary safety upgrades to 59 medium voltage circuit breakers at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1038 11.-X. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 6 to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $9,958.15 for the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express Replace HVAC FAX Administration Building Project, Project ID: FC00036 (Council District 3)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1077 11.-Z. Action ItemActions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1152-D to vacate a portion of North Hayes Avenue, south of West Bullard Avenue (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment Number P22-02007, pursuant to Section 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1152-D to vacate a portion of North Hayes Avenue, south of West Bullard AvenueADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1101 11.-AA. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6383 as Annexation Number 146 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, August 10, 2023, at 10:05 am (Located on the northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East Floradora Avenue) (Council District 7)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1095 11.-BB. Action ItemBILL - (For introduction) - Amending Section 4-117 to the Fresno Municipal Code relating to National Targeted Hiring in contracts for any Public Work of Improvement not covered by a Project Labor Agreement and increasing median income levels for National Economically Disadvantaged AreaADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1076 11.-CC. Action ItemAward a requirements contract to Allied Rodent Control in the amount of $83,420.00 per year to provide rodent control services at various facilities and parks (Bid File 12301318) (City Wide)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1024 11.-DD. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 03 in the amount of an estimated $174,390.40 for increases in unit cost amounts to Dave Christian Construction Co., Inc. for the North Abby Street HMA Pavement Overlay from Divisadero Street to Olive Avenue, Project ID PW00784 (Bid File 3785) (Council District 3).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1132 11.-EE. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Adopting an amended list of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2024.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1066 11.-FF. Action ItemActions pertaining to professional on-call architectural and engineering design services for the Public Works Engineering Division on City of Fresno parks capital improvement projects (Citywide) 1. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with O’Dell Engineering Inc., of Fresno, California in the amount of $3,000,000 2. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church and Flynn Consulting Engineers Inc., of Clovis, California in the amount of $3,000,000 3. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with GHD Inc., of Fresno, California in the amount of $3,000,000ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1065 11.-HH. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6402, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on East Alluvial Avenue west of North Willow Avenue (Council District 6)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1031 11.-II. Action ItemActions related to award of a contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $1,189,131.00: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Trapeze Software Group, Inc. is uniquely qualified to perform maintenance services for existing Trapeze-based software products. 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 software maintenance services for the Department of Transportation. 3. Award a three (3) year with two (2) 1-year options services contract to Trapeze Software Group, Inc. for the maintenance of existing Trapeze-based software products in the amount of $1,189,131.00. FAX anticipates expending $217,125 for the first year of this agreement, $225,517 the second year, and $236,793 the third and final year. This service contract does include two optional years of which FAX can opt to exercise. 4. Authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all related documents.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1027 11.-JJ. Action ItemApprove the Department of Transportation / Fresno Area Express (FAX) federally mandated Title VI Service Equity Analysis for proposed service changes, with conclusions of no disparate impacts on minority populations or disproportionate burdens on low-income populations.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1050 11.-KK. Action ItemResolution - Creating A Pilot Program to Improve The Safety Of And Establish Procedures For Sidewalk Vending In Tower DistrictADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1115 11.-MM. Action Item***Resolution - to adopt a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program for Districts 1 and 4 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1088 11.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Municipal Service Center Electrical Infrastructure and Rehab project: 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(b) Existing Facilities and Section 15302(c) Replacement or Reconstruction of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract to A-C Electric Company of Bakersfield, California, in the amount of $10,147,090 for the construction of the Municipal Service Center Electrical Infrastructure and Rehab project (Bid File 12300704) (District 3)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1124 11.-F. Action ItemActions pertaining to a lease agreement between the City of Fresno and Tutelian Holdings I, LLC, a California limited liability company, for office space located at 2440 Tulare Street. 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a 10-year lease agreement between the City of Fresno and Tutelian Holdings I, LLC, a California limited liability company in the amount of $157,719 annually, with annual increases averaging 2.5%, plus the proportionate share of building operating costs estimated at $69,408 annuallyAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1083 11.-K. Action ItemActions Pertaining to a Requirements Contract for Charter Bus Services: 1. Approve the award of a requirements contract to Best Tours &Travel for two (2) years with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions for charter bus services for Parks, Afterschool, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) programming (Bid File 12302539) 2. Authorize spending authority for charter bus services in an amount not to exceed $153,700 plus annual CPI increases, and no minimum spending guarantee expressed or implied under any respective requirements contract 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents on behalf of the CityAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1039 11.-L. Action ItemActions pertaining to funding provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting Substantial Amendment 2022-02 to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reprogram $1,417,211.98 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds from prior year HOME project savings; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all implementing documents as approved to form by the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s veto)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-942 11.-N. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Climate Adaptation and Environmental Justice Planning: 1. ***RESOLUTION Adopt the 3rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2023-185 to Appropriate $650,000 from unspent FY 2023 General Fund Appropriations for General Plan Climate Adaptation and Environmental Justice Planning Consultant Services (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Approve a consultant services agreement with Dudek for professional services related to Climate Adaptation and Environmental Justice Planning in the amount of $650,000.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-744 11.-Q. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $325,212 in total grant funding for the 2022 JAG Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the acceptance, modification, extension and administration of 2022 JAG Program 3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno regarding the 2022 JAG ProgramAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1119 11.-Y. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Senior Activity Center and Affordable Housing Project (Council District 4) 1. Adopt an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-02319, dated April 21, 2023, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Approve a 57-Year Ground Lease Agreement with Integrated Community Development, or related legal entity, to develop and operate the Senior Affordable Rental Housing project located at 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue 3. Approve an Affordable Housing Agreement with Integrated Community Development, or related legal entity, to develop a Senior Affordable Rental Housing project located at 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue 4. Approve Phase 1 of a Progressive Design-Build Contract with Integrated Community Development to provide design services related to the Senior Activity Center Project in an amount not to exceed $634,117APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1073 11.-GG. Action ItemApprove an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc., dba QK, of Fresno, California for $82,930 with a $7,500 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Roeding Park Pickleball Court Project (Council District 3)TABLEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1097 11.-LL. Action ItemResolution - To Bring Focused Attention to an Affordable Connectivity Program to Bridge the Digital Divide for Residents Who Lack Internet AccessAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1049 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 145 (Final Tract Map Number 6283) (Located on the southeast corner of North Fowler Avenue and East Dakota Avenue) (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. 145 (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 2022-2023 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 145 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1069 1  Action ItemAppearance by Alberta Boran to discuss cleanliness of Fresno. (Resident of District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 23-1118 1  Action ItemAppearance by Mary Padilla to discuss who are we representing. (Resident of District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 23-1079 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment, State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2023020138), and related actions: 1. ADOPT the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration, Environmental Assessment No. P22-00400 dated February 1, 2023 (Exhibit I), prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15070 et. Seq. and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097. 2. APPROVE Plan Amendment Application P22-00400 which proposes to: a. RESOLUTION - Approving repeal of the Roosevelt Community Plan, pertaining to approximately 15,721 acres (Exhibit N) b. BILL (For Introduction)(For Adoption) - Approving the repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 563 acres (Exhibit O) c. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and accompanying Planned Land Use Ma (Exhibit P) d. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Planned Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to incorporate the land use changes propoCONTINUED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1080 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P22-00507, Development Permit Application No. P22-00505, and related Environmental Assessment No. P22-00507/P22-00505 pertaining to ±1.23 acres of property located on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue between West Fir Avenue and West Beechwood Avenues. (Council District 2) - Planning & Development Department. 1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P22-00505/P22-00507, dated December 9, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Residential - Medium Density (±1.23 acres) to Commercial - General (±1.23 acres); and, 3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject properCONTINUED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1103 13.-A. Discussion ItemPresentation on the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing ElementPRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1130 13.-B. Action ItemActions pertaining to the creation of the Capital Projects Department within the City of Fresno: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Creating the Capital Projects Department within the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $50,000,000 for the Downtown Fresno Public Infrastructure Improvement Projects and to reclassify $4,492,800 from the Department of Public Works and $1,867,900 from the Department of Public Utilities into the new Capital Projects Department (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184 adding 46 position and transferring 74 positions from the Department of Public Works and 20 positions from the Department of Public Utilities to The Capital Projects Department. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to the FY 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1064 15.-A. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential caseDISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1070 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) TAT Fresno, LLC v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 22CECG00234CONTINUED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1072 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) HAVEN #20, LLC v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 22CECG00238CONTINUED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1081 15.-D. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): PW Fund B, LP, et al. v. City of FresnoDISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1116 15.-E. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential caseDISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1117 15.-F. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential caseDISCUSSED  Action details Not available