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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/31/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 24-1344 1  Action ItemProclamation for Red Ribbon Week   Not available Not available
ID 24-1405 1  Action Item“Proclamation of Fresno Police Department SWAT Team’s 50th Anniversary”   Not available Not available
ID 24-1404 1  Action Item“Proclamation for Disability Awareness Month”   Not available Not available
ID 24-1323 1  Action Item“Honoring Joy Goto New Honorary Consul of Japan in Fresno”   Not available Not available
ID 24-1475 1  Action ItemProclamation for Manufacturing Month   Not available Not available
ID 24-1411 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 63 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-250-02) (Located on the east side of North Blythe Avenue, south of West Ashlan Avenue): (Council District 1) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 63; (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 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 63. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1307 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064, (Council District 1) - Planning & Development. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM/PM combination automobile service station and convenience store.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1400 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1235 N. Arthur Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1403 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 914 F Street to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1364 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 420 E Terrace Ave to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 7)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1453 1  Action ItemAppearance by Camilla Sutherland to thank the City Council for the use of Measure P funds for the resurfacing and improvement of the Roeding Park Tennis Courts. (District 6 Resident)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1347 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider an appeal related to Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03592 and related Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592, pertaining to an existing ±11,250 square-foot vacant building located on a ±0.26-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Stanislaus and M Streets in downtown Fresno (Council District 3) - Planning & Development Department. 1. CONSIDERATION of Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592, dated July 23, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption; and, 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03592 and related Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592, authorizing the expansion of an existing legal non-conforming Auto/Vehicle Repair (Major) land use and related site operations into a vacant building located across the street subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 23, 2024.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1447 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the minutes for October 10, 2024, regular meeting   Not available Not available
ID 24-1348 12.-B. Action ItemApprove Grant Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) allocating $75,000 in funding for the MMC Community Resource Building Project.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1428 12.-C. Action ItemApprove the reappointments of Sandra Vicente-Martinez and Douglas Dart to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to terms ending November 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1350 12.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to a grant agreement between the City of Fresno and Cultiva La Salud, a California Non-Profit Corporation: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorial Exemption pursuant to Class 32, Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Project) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Approve the Grant Agreement with Cultiva La Salud for $700,000 to support the development of a commercial community kitchen for mobile food vendors.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1435 12.-E. Action ItemApprove a Grant Agreement with Lighthouse for Children, Inc. allocating $150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support a partnership with the Dollywood Foundation implementing the Imagination Library program in the City of Fresno.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1353 12.-F. Action ItemActions pertaining to conservation of 15 pieces of artwork located at Fulton Street, Convention Center, and Mariposa Mall: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Sculpture Conservation Studio is uniquely qualified to perform conservation services for city owned artwork; 2. Award a services contract to Sculpture Conservation Studio in the amount of $275,000 to provide non-professional maintenance services to artworks located at Fulton Street, Convention Center, and Mariposa Mall; 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City and execute all related documents   Not available Not available
ID 24-1420 12.-G. Action ItemApprove a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Robert V. Jensen, Inc. of Fresno, California for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for three years, with two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000 per year, plus semi-annual CPI adjustments, and a contingency of $500,000 per year (Bid File 12500405)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1340 12.-H. Action ItemApprove a two-year agreement with Dell Technologies for the citywide Adobe Enterprise Agreement, covering all Adobe products with an annual cost of $186,157.13, for a total contract amount of $372,314.26.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1372 12.-I. Action ItemActions pertaining to the disposition of a City owned, undeveloped parcel situated at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment Number P21-06225, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1153-D to vacate a portion of public street right of way at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive; 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of a public street right of way located at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive to be exempt surplus land; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing Benefit pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204, relating to the disposition of real surplus property located at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive; (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. Approve the execu   Not available Not available
ID 24-1379 12.-J. Action ItemReject all bids received for the Radio Park Renovation Project. (Bid File 12402889) (Council District 7)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1387 12.-K. Action ItemApprove the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a combined 0.40-acre (17,583 square feet) improved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 451-071-17 and 451-071-34, owned by Arthur Velasquez and Patricia Velasquez for an amount of $1,347,500, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and 7)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1388 12.-L. Action ItemApprove the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a combined 0.5795-acre (25,241 square feet) improved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 446-232-36 and 446-232-40, owned by Maninder Singh Sandhu and Palwinder Kaur Sandhu for an amount of $1,572,850, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and 7)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1392 12.-M. Action ItemApprove use of Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-502(d), Design-Build Qualifications Method of procurement for the North Fulton Parking Structure Project generally bounded by Tuolumne Street, Merced Street, Broadway Street and Congo Alley. (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1393 12.-N. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Barstow and Bond Traffic Signal Project (Bid File No. 12500264) at the intersection of East Barstow Avenue and North Bond Street (Council District 4): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class1 and Section 15302/Class2 for the Barstow and Bond Traffic Signal Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,260,917.00 to American Paving, Co. of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the construction contract.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1414 12.-O. Action Item***RESOLUTION- Authorizing the submission of a grant application to the California Coastal Commission Whale Tail® Grants program of up to $50,000 to provide marine stewardship education for youth and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds, and sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1427 12.-P. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association, FCEA for Unit 3 1. ***Adopt a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees Association (Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fourth Amendment to FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3 - Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees Association (Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1210 12.-Q. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of an application for and acceptance of funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 3, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1270 12.-R. Action ItemActions pertaining to the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan: 1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the consultant services agreement with De Novo Planning Group for environmental analysis services for the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, extending the contract performance period to June 30, 2025.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1293 12.-S. Action ItemApprove a Service Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (FEOC) to operate eight (8) Youth Bridge Housing beds located at 1046 T Street, Fresno CA 93721 (District 3), through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $395,332.00 funded with Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Youth Set-Aside funds.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1357 12.-T. Action Item*** RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of funds totaling up to $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency FY25 Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant to fund the assessment of Brownfields and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1358 12.-U. Action ItemActions pertaining to the South Fresno Community Alliance Settlement Agreement (related to the development project located at 3611 S. Northpointe Drive) amending the South Central Community Benefits Fund: 1. RESOLUTION - Amending the Community Benefits Fund and Expenditure Plan   Not available Not available
ID 24-1425 12.-W. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2022-2023 Officer Wellness and Mental Health grant program 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $557,453.63 in grant funding for the 2022-2023 Officer Wellness and Mental Health grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute all related documentation applicable to the 2022-2023 Officer Wellness and Mental Health grant award.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1426 12.-X. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $129,800 in grant funding for the 2021 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health. 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2021 SHSGP grant. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 13th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $64,300 for the Police Department’s extended 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1334 12.-Y. Action ItemActions pertaining to Wellhead Treatment System at Pump Station 347 (Council District 7): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and award of a sole source purchase agreement with ATEC Water Systems, LLC., in an amount not to exceed $191,016.62 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. Award a sole source purchase agreement to ATEC Water Systems, LLC., in the amount of $191,016.62, to provide and deliver the ATEC Water Filtration System to Pump Station 347.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1417 12.-Z. Action ItemApprove the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., to expand the scope of services and increase the contract amount by $526,490 for a total amount of $1,916,893 for Groundwater and Landfill Remediation Services at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill (Council District 3).   Not available Not available
ID 24-1381 12.-AA. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6265, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the north side of East Tulare Avenue west of North Fowler Avenue (Council District 5)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1382 12.-BB. Action ItemActions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6379: 1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6379, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the northwest corner of South Peach Avenue and East Florence Avenue; (Council District 5) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 19th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $55,300 in developer contributions for the acquisition of right-of-way for public street and public utility easements for the Final Map of Tract No 6379 at the northwest corner of South Peach Avenue and East Florence Avenue. (Council District 5) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1383 12.-CC. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6362, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the southeast corner of North Garfield Avenue and West Gettysburg Avenue alignment. (Council District 1)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1385 12.-DD. Action ItemActions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the public pedestrian easement on East Dakota Avenue, east of North Blattella Lane: (Council District 4) 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 P23-01228; 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the public pedestrian easement on East Dakota Avenue, east of North Blattella Lane.   Not available Not available
ID 24-1394 12.-EE. Action ItemActive Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Semi-Annual Report (May 2024 through September 2024). (Citywide)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1399 12.-FF. Action ItemActions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1155-D to vacate portions of excess public street right of way on the northeast side of North Weber Avenue and the southeast side of West Farrington Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment for Planned Development & Development Permit Application No. P22-00207 2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1155-D to vacate portions of excess public street right of way on the northeast side of North Weber Avenue and the southeast side of West Farrington Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue 3. Set the required public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on November 21, 2024   Not available Not available
ID 24-1389 12.-GG. Action ItemApprove the appointment of Kendy Villa to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission for a term ending October 31, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 24-1406 12.-HH. Action Item***Bill B-37- (Intro’d October 10, 2024)(For Adoption) - Amending 11-115 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the adoption of rules and regulations restricting vehicular or pedestrian traffic through alleys (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1401 12.-II. Action Item***Bill B-38 - (Intro’d October 10, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Section 13-305 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Tree Preservation (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1456 12.-JJ. Action Item***Resolution repealing and replacing resolution no. 2024-211 and granting authority to the City Manager or his or her designee to enter into agreements with community-based organizations to provide programs and services funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to aid in the LGBTQIA+ community-based organizations. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).   Not available Not available
ID 24-1478 12.-KK. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Warnors Theater Roof Repair Project (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 23rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $86,900 from the Public Works Department District 3 Infrastructure Project to the City Council Department for the Warnors Theater Roof Repair Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1482 12.-LL. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Establishing Policies and Procedures for Placing Murals on City-Owned Property(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1398 12.-V. Action ItemApprove an Agreement with Community Health Improvement Partners to administer an Independent Living Home - Rapid Rehousing program (ILA-RR) in the total amount of $2,882,282.63 using Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-3R).   Not available Not available
ID 24-1454 13.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP - Annual Report of the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor Program (CAPP)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1016 14.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP- Measure C Progress   Not available Not available
ID 24-1363 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) Unit 10; 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. Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)   Not available Not available
ID 24-1354 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Margarita Cingoz v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG04597   Not available Not available
ID 24-1380 15.-C. Action 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. 24CECG04298   Not available Not available
ID 24-1408 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01199   Not available Not available
ID 24-1410 15.-E. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno Fire & Police Retirement System, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03835   Not available Not available
ID 24-1484 15.-F. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) GPP II, LLC v. Central Valley Community Sports Foundation; City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG02635   Not available Not available
ID 24-1409 15.-G. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 24-1412 15.-H. Action 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 Attorney 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney   Not available Not available