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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/19/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
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ID 23-1458 1  Action ItemProclamation for “National Latino/a Physician Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1501 1  Action ItemFresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1507 11.-A. Action ItemApproval of Minutes for September 28, 2023, Regular Meeting, October 5, 2023, Regular Meeting, and October 5, 2023, Special Meeting.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1424 11.-C. Action ItemApprove first amendment to the consultant services agreement with RS&H California, Inc., to provide professional airport planning and environmental consulting services to prepare and implement an Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement Work Plan for Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $329,179 (Council District 4).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1500 11.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Valley Dream Center (VDC): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 for proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. Approve an agreement with VDC allocating $200,000 in ARPA funding for capital improvements to the Valley Dream Center’s gymnasium located at 1835 N Winery Avenue.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1498 11.-G. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 20th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) 2023-185 appropriating $236,600 for the 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Firefighters Annual Physicals (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1509 11.-I. Action ItemApprove the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Altec Industries, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama, for the purchase of five Altec bucket trucks in the amount of $1,027,905 procured by means of a cooperative purchase agreement with Sourcewell, for the Department of Public Works and Department of Public Utilities.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1339 11.-J. Action ItemApprove the purchase of laptops, docking stations, and desktops from Dell Technologies (Dell) in an amount not to exceed $2,525,100, utilizing NASPO Contract MNWNC-108/7-15-70-34-003 for year two of the Citywide Computer Replacement Plan (Plan).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1503 11.-K. Action ItemApprove Amendment 4 to the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. reallocating funds within the project from unspent Software as a Service (SaaS) fees. No additional funding is requested.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1525 11.-M. Action Item***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fifth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) by adding the new classification and providing a monthly salary step plan range for Animal Care Specialist I, Animal Care Specialist II, Senior Animal Care Specialist and Animal Services Representative I, Animal Services Representative II, Senior Animal Services Representative; and amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classification and providing a salary step plan range for Animal Center Supervisor, effective October 23, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1369 11.-N. Action ItemActions pertaining to the demolition of a city owned building located at 735-741 H Street, Fresno CA 93721- Parcel Number 467-040-23 (District 3). 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approve an Interfund Loan Agreement between the General Fund and the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund. (Requires 5 Affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an Urgent Necessity for the Preservation of Life, Health, Property; and Authorizing the Planning & Development Director or Designee to Enter Into and Administer Contracts for the Demolition of Dangerous Structures, and Removal of Hazardous Materials Without Advertised Competitive Bidding; and Approve the Following Contracts: David Knott Incorporated tor Demolition Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $589,972 And Centec Construction For The Removal Of Hazardous Materials in an Amount Not To Exceed $99,360; and Authorize the Planning & Development Director to Sign Such Contracts (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. **RESOLUTION - Adopt the 25TH Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 tADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1523 11.-P. Action ItemActions pertaining to a proposed permanent affordable housing project at 6507 North Polk Avenue, known as the Welcome Home Project (District 2): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing acceptance of Project Homekey 3 Funding from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Welcome Home Project in the amount of $21,983,607 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into and execute a standard agreement to secure the Homekey 3 funds and participate in the Homekey 3 Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $21,983,700 to the Homekey Program fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (part of the American Rescue Plan Act) Agreement with Valley Teen Ranch for development of the Welcome Home Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000. 4. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Teen Ranch related to the Welcome Home Project and tADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1443 11.-Q. Action ItemActions pertaining to Woodward Tot Lot and ADA Accessibility Improvements (Council District 6): 1. Reject the bid received and direct staff to re-bid the project (Bid File 12400255). 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Quad Knopf, Inc, dba QK, in the amount not to exceed $7,500, for a total increased contract amount not to exceed $57,200, for professional support services to re-bid the project.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1469 11.-S. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Friant Road Southbound Right Turn Lane Extension at Audubon Drive (Bid File 12303030) (Council District 6): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $697,625 to Avison Construction, Inc., Madera, California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1473 11.-T. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Tulare Complete Streets Project from 6th Street to Cedar Avenue (Bid File No. 12300027) (Council Districts 5 and 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), 15303/Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15304/Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,339,250 to Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, CaliforniaADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1474 11.-U. Action ItemApprove an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with BKF Engineers, from Oakland, California in the amount of $149,773, with a $10,000 contingency, for the design and construction support services for the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements Project between Fruit Avenue and Palm Avenue (Council District 1 and 2).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1516 11.-V. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Audubon Drive and Del Mar Avenue Traffic Signal Installation (Bid File No. 12302647) (Council District 2): 1. RESOLUTION - adopting findings pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines sections 15091 and 15093 as required by CEQA guidelines section 15096 for the River West Eaton Trail Extension Project. 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,016,680 to American Paving Company, of Fresno, California.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1491 11.-X. Action ItemApprove the Fourth Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Water Systems Consulting, Inc., to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2026, for the development of the Metropolitan Water Resources Management Plan, Programmatic Environmental Impact Report and 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (Citywide).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1496 11.-Y. Action ItemApprove the Third Amendment to the consultant services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to expand the scope of services, extend the agreement to June 30, 2025, and increase the contract amount by $644,753 for a total amount of $1,390,403 for Groundwater and Landfill Remediation Services at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill (Council District 3).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1497 11.-Z. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement with NBS Government Finance Group, to extend the term of the agreement to December 27, 2024, for the previously approved contract in the amount of $139,689 for the Study for Various Utility Connection and Capacity Fees. (Citywide)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1366 11.-AA. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of City-owned property for public street purposes to accommodate the construction of a public driveway approach to the new South Peach Park on the easterly side of Peach Avenue (Council District 5).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1449 11.-BB. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6269 as Annexation Number 147 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, December 7, 2023, at 10:00 am (located on the southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and North Alicante Drive) (Council District 6).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1451 11.-CC. Action ItemActions related to the award of a Maintenance Agreement with DILAX Systems US Inc., in the amount of $228,855.00: 1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that DILAX Systems, Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform maintenance services for the Department of Transportation, FAX Division, on the Automatic Passenger Counter system (APC). 2. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that DILAX Systems, 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 contract with two (2) 1-year optional extensions for an Annual Hardware and Software Maintenance Agreement as part of the Automatic Passenger Counters (APC) Project to DILAX Systems US Inc., in the amount of $228,855.00. 4. Authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all related documents.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1455 11.-DD. Action ItemApprove the award of Product Requirements Contract 12400064 for Fresno Area Express Fare Media for two years with four optional one-year extensions to EDM Technology, Inc. (Bid File 12400064). Purchases made by the City of Fresno Department of Transportation shall not exceed $338,528.74 during the initial two-year contract period.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1524 11.-EE. Action ItemApprove the reappointment of James S. Kitch and Myra N. Coble to the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee for a term which serves at the pleasure of the Councilmember.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1511 11.-B. Action ItemApprove the appointment of Chenier Derrick to the Disability Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024. Approve the appointment of Kurt Madden to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2025. Approve the reappointments of Edgar Blunt, Scott Miller, and Terry Metters Jr. to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for terms ending November 1, 2025.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1379 11.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the rebudget of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding within various Departments: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 18th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 to reclassify $14,915,600 and appropriate $419,200 in various department budgets within the ARPA fund (citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1484 11.-F. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Fire Department’s Firefighting Turnouts: 1. Award a three (3) year sole source contract, not to exceed $2,700,000 to LN Curtis (Curtis Tools for Heroes) for the purchase of Globe firefighting turnouts as a sole-source provider based on unique features only available with Globe turnouts. 2. *** RESOLUTION - Adopt Resolution authorizing the Fire Department Chief or designee to enter into a three (3) year contract with Curtis Tools for Heroes without advertised competitive bidding. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1482 11.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to the award of a construction contract for the City Hall North and South Parking Lot Security Camera project adding a total of 40 security cameras to the North and South parking lots (Bid File 12302202) (District 3): 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(f) Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract to Alpha Omega Data Solutions of Los Banos, California, for $440,625 for the construction of the City Hall North and South Parking Lot Security Camera project. 3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documents.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1466 11.-L. Action ItemActions pertaining to the FY24 Position Authorization Resolution No. 2023-184: 1: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 5th Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184, adding three (3) full-time positions in the Public Works Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1485 11.-O. Action ItemAction pertaining to homeless youth services agreement provided under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program (Bid File 12400090): 1. Approve an Agreement for one-year with one optional one-year extension with Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission to provide homeless youth bridge housing services in the annual amount of $139,429.00.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1483 11.-R. Action ItemAward a construction contract for the Base Bid plus all eight (8) Add Alternates in the total amount of $8,646,293 to Avison Construction, Inc of Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Park at MLK Magnet Core Project (Bid File No. 12302905) (Council District 3).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1490 11.-W. Action ItemAward a requirements contract to ScrubCan Inc., a California corporation, to provide janitorial services at Department of Public Utilities facilities for an amount not to exceed $499,824 per year for one year with an optional one-year extension, plus annual Consumer Price Index adjustments (Bid File 12301773) (Council Districts 3, 4, 6, and 7).APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1460 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the acquisition of a permanent street easement and right of way to benefit the Tract 6162 Development Project for the widening of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk Avenue and North Hayes Avenue (Council District 1): 1. HEARING to consider a resolution of public use and necessity for acquisition of a permanent street easement and right of way for public street purposes over, under, through and across a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 511-040-06, owned by Elvia Gonzalez, for the construction of the widening of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk Avenue and North Hayes Avenue. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of a permanent easement and rights of way for public street purposes over, under, through and across portions of APN 511-040-06, owned by Elvia Gonzalez, a married woman as her sole and separate property for the construction of the widening of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk Avenue and North Hayes Avenue and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires 5ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1470 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application P22-03146 and related Environmental Assessment P22-03146 pertaining to ±1.38 acres of property located on the south side of West Bullard Avenue, between North Van Ness Boulevard and North Forkner Avenue (Council District 2) - Planning & Development Department. 1. DENY the appeal and ADOPT Environmental Assessment P22-03146, dated May 24, 2023, a determination of Categorical Exemption, Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and, 2. DENY the appeals and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission and Planning and Development Department Director to approve Conditional Use Permit Application P22-03146, authorizing the adaptive reuse of an existing residence to be used as a new residential respiratory care facility (congregate living health facility), subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated September 6, 2023.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1519 1  Action ItemAppearance by Jamie Quezaza Jr. to discuss Fresno Police Department and their responsibilities (Resident District 1)   Action details Not available
ID 23-1416 15.-A. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Veronica A. Flores v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 20CECG01711DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1529 15.-B. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case name: 1 Community Compact v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02740TABLED  Action details Not available