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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 5/12/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers (In Person And/Or Electronic)
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ID 22-624 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “CASA Awareness Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 22-720 1  Action ItemProclamation of “National Public Works Week”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 22-685 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “National Bike Month”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 22-751 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Older Americans Month”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 22-725 11.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Minutes of April 21, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, the April 27, 2022 Special City Council Meeting, and the April 28, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-616 11.-C. Action ItemAward a requirements contract in the amount of $1,194,460.10 to Calgon Carbon Corporation, for delivery, installation, removal and destruction or regeneration of Granular Activated Carbon - Bid File 9625 (Citywide)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-664 11.-D. Action ItemActions related to Senate Bill 1383 - California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy: 1. BILL - (For introduction) Amending Section 6-223 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to special requirements for Commercial Edible Food GeneratorsADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-713 11.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Water Main Replacement in Calwa Townsite, Phase I - area bounded by Orange, Church, Cedar, and Vine Avenues (Bid File 3825) (Council District 5 and Fresno County): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301(b)/Class 1 and 15302(c)/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act 2. Award a construction contract, inclusive of the City’s adopted project labor agreement requirements, to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, in the amount of $6,231,747ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-714 11.-F. Action ItemActions pertaining to the reimbursement for water main construction related to the Fresno Unified School District Alternative Education and Campus and Administrative Office (Council District 5): 1. RESOLUTION - Considering Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH No. 2018101040 and adopting findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162 2. Infrastructure reimbursement Agreement with Fresno Unified School District, to authorize reimbursement for the construction of a 16-inch diameter replacement water main in East Ventura Avenue from South Tenth Street west across the project frontage; a 16-inch diameter water main in East Ventura Avenue between South Ninth Street and South Cedar Avenue; and an 8-inch diameter water main in South Tenth Street between East Ventura Avenue and East Lane Avenue, in the amount of $770,655.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-715 11.-G. Action ItemActions pertaining to a requirements contract to Repair Public Water Supply Well Pumping Assemblies (Bid File 9638) (City Wide): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the repair of public water supply well pumping assemblies; 2. Award a requirements contract to Rain for Rent, for a term of one year in the amount not to exceed $844,251 per year, with provision for up to two one-year extensionsADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-694 11.-H. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Department of Public Utilities to enroll and participate in the California Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-638 11.-I. Action ItemMemorandum of Understanding for Administrative Support between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing DistrictADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-723 11.-J. Action Item***BILL B-9 (Intro. 4/28/2022) (For Adoption) - Amending the Fireworks Ordinance, FMC sections 10-55602.2 to 10-55602.4, to add liability for “social hosts” and increase the fine structure of the fireworks ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-726 11.-K. Action ItemApprove a Consultant Services Agreement with Simon and Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $129,999.92 for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services in Washington DC.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-734 11.-M. Action ItemApprove an agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Humane Animal Services to provide animal control services in the amount not to exceed $ 6,500,000 for a 14-month term beginning May 12, 2022 through June 30, 2023.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-756 11.-N. Action ItemApprove the Appointment of Kathy Bray to the Planning Commission (Resident of District 7)TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 22-716 11.-P. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA) for Unit 3 1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION- Adopting the Seventeenth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), as required by the Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City Employees Association (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-739 11.-Q. Action ItemActions pertaining to Hiring Incentives and Referral Incentives for Qualified Police Officer Recruits, Lateral Police Officers, and Lateral Emergency Services Dispatcher II/IIIs: 1. ***RESOLUTION- Adopting the Eighteenth Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, adding a new Section 26 to provide a Referral Incentive for employees who refer eligible candidates for Police Officer Recruit, lateral Police Officer, and lateral Emergency Services Dispatchers II or III who are hired by the City; and renumbering subsequent sections of the Salary Resolution accordingly (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA), for Unit 4 - Non-Management Police, regarding Police Officer Lateral Hire Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA), for Unit 3 - Non-Supervisory White Collar, regarding Emergency Services Dispatcher Lateral Hire Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-729 11.-R. Action ItemActions pertaining to a Donation Agreement with River Park Properties II, a California limited partnership for APN 456-030-44 located north of the intersection at Belmont Avenue and DeWitt Avenue (Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) 2. Approve an Agreement for Donation of Property for 5.53 acres of housing development.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-549 11.-S. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 62nd amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-178 to appropriate $1,000,000 in the City of Fresno Local Housing Trust Fund (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-724 11.-T. Action Item***BILL B- 10 (Intro. 4/28/2022) (For Adoption) - Adding Chapter 5, Article 6 to the Fresno Municipal Code establishing rules for the Fresno Police Department to fund, acquire and use military equipment as defined in Assembly Bill 481 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-695 11.-V. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 02 in the amount of $105,795 and forty-five (45) additional contract working days to Nor- Cal Pump & Well Drilling for the Drill New Production Well at Pump Station 36A project, Project ID WC00016 (Council District 5 and Fresno County)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-699 11.-W. Action ItemApprove an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group Inc. in the amount of $149,900 with a $10,000 contingency for design and construction support services for the Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Project between Shields Avenue and McKinley Avenue (Council District 7)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-696 11.-X. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Audubon Avenue and Nees Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project - Bid File 3821 (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, Section 15302/Class 2, and Section 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $598,236.50 to American Paving Co., of Fresno, CaliforniaADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-697 11.-Y. Action ItemAction pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1148-D to vacate a portion of the northeast corner of North Van Ness Avenue and East Weldon Avenue (Council District 1): 1. RESOLUTION - Adopting Resolution of Intention Number 1148-D to vacate a portion of the northeast corner of North Van Ness Avenue and East Weldon AvenueADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-700 11.-Z. Action ItemActions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6211: RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6211, of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6211, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the West side of North Millbrook Avenue, between East Nees Avenue and East Goshen Avenue (Council District 6)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-706 11.-AA. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Blythe Avenue and Gates Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement Project - Bid File 3845 (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $507,777 to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. of Compton, CaliforniaADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-693 11.-BB. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Parcel Map No. 2020-05 as Annexation No. 54 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, JUNE 23, 2022, at 10:00 am (Northeast corner of South Maple Avenue and East Jensen Avenue) (Council District 5)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-711 11.-CC. Action ItemRESOLUTION - (1) Authorizing the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to form a Community Facilities District within the territorial limits of the City of Fresno to finance certain public improvements and development impact fees; (2) embodying a joint community facilities agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the community facilities district financing; and (3) authorizing staff to cooperate with the authority and its consultants in connection therewith. (Property located near the intersection of East Belmont Avenue and North Armstrong Avenue, in Council District 5)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-752 11.-DD. Action ItemActions relating to Tower Theatre indemnity agreement: 1. Approve amendment to joint litigation, defense, and indemnity agreement by and between the City of Fresno, the Tower Theatre Entities, and Sequoia Brewery 2. Approve issuance of subpoena for Lawrence AbbateTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 22-763 11.-EE. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Approving a program providing zero fare for seniors, Medicare card holders, and persons with disability placards (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-731 11.-FF. Action Item***RESOLUTION- Declaring property at 887 Fulton Street generally located at the southwest corner of Fulton and Kern Streets (APN 468-282-21T) to be surplus and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Veto).APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  Action details Not available
ID 22-701 11.-B. Action ItemReject all proposals for the removal of printing press and related equipment located at 1626 E Street, Fresno, California (Bid File 3851) (District 3)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-727 11.-L. Action ItemApprove a Consultant Services Agreement with Campbell Strategy and Advocacy, LLC., for an Amount Not to Exceed $180,000 annually, for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-707 11.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to an agreement with Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging: 1. Approve a one-year agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) for the Senior Hot Meals Program at seven senior center sites. The term of the agreement is from the date of execution to June 30, 2024. 2. Authorize the Director of Parks, Afterschool, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department to execute the agreement on behalf of the City with FMAAA in the amount of $162,512 with $50,000 being appropriated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 to support startup expenses. The agreement is funded by the American Rescue Plan and administrated by FMAAA with a 100% match requirement from the City; match will be met through volunteer hours and the in-kind value of space utilized for programming according to the Master Fee Schedule. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the PARCS Director to execute the agreement with FMAAA. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 67th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to appropriate ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-698 11.-U. Action ItemAward a requirements contract to Landscape Maintenance of America dba California Highway Adoption Company, in the amount of $865,956 for a one year contract for highway litter removal.APPROVED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
ID 22-686 1  Action ItemAppearance by Troy Fox to discuss COVID and HomelessnessWITHDRAWN  Action details Not available
ID 22-659 1  Action ItemHEARING to receive public comment on the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress ReportTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 22-660 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan: 1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; approving submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of $7,535,331.93 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $3,694,681 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), $606,586 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and $875,943 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) program funds; providing for subrecipient agreements; and Authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD as approved to form by the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s veto)TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 22-730 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider a Major Amendment to Section 3.9(a) of the West Creek Village Development Agreement filed by Jeff Reid of McCormick Barstow LLP, on behalf of Sylvesta Hall of Blue Ocean Development America, LLC, pertaining to ±115 acres of property bounded by East Church Avenue to the north, South Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to the east, East Jensen Avenue to the south, and South Knight Avenue to the west (Council District 3). 1. ADOPT - an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. A-17-007/R-17-010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 dated August 24, 2017 and Environmental Assessment No. P18-03290 dated February 13, 2020, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. BILL - (For introduction) - Approving an amendment to Section 3.9(a) of the West Creek Village Development Agreement.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 22-741 1  Action ItemAppearance by John A. Costa to discuss the Roles and Benefits of Amalgamated Transit union (ATU) at the Federal and Local LevelsPRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 22-766 15.-A. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1343 E. Barstow; Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Wesley United Methodist Church; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of sale or lease.DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 22-755 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Chinatown Revitalization, Inc.DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 22-738 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code 54956.9(d)(1); Existing Litigation: J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior Court of Fresno County Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2); Claim by Adventure Church against City of Fresno dated May 4, 2022DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 22-753 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Janel Nadeau v. City of Fresno, et al.; Tristar Risk Management Claim No.: 1010102046-ADR-1DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 22-754 15.-E. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Brian Rogers v. City of Fresno, et al.; Tristar Risk Management Claim No.: 1010104071-ADR-1.DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 22-735 15.-F. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: TJ Miller Employee Organizations: 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); 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, 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 753, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11. Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS); 12. Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety Officers (FAPSO).DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 22-740 15.-G. Closed 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 Attorney 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza Unrepresented Employee: City AttorneyDISCUSSED  Action details Not available