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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 4/27/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
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ID 23-293 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Officer Lindsay Dozier”PRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-535 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Fair Housing Month”PRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-628 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Peace Officer Memorial Week”PRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-449 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “Arbor Day”PRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-562 1  Action ItemProclamation for “National and California Community College Month”PRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-556 1  Action ItemFresno Animal Center’s “Pet of the Month” presented by Fresno Humane Animal ServicesPRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-713 1  Action ItemPublic Comment received for the April 27, 2023, Regular Meeting.   Action details Not available
ID 23-524 11.-A. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and a portion of the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) (APNs 464-220-43T and 464-020-28T) to be exempt Surplus Land for leasing purposes only as it pertains to the City’s use pursuant to the Surplus Land Act (SLA). (Districts 3 and 4) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-607 11.-C. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 37th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 to appropriate $2,383,200 from FY 2023 General Fund surplus to various City Departments (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-663 11.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity: 1. Approve the Loan Agreement for Eddie Rodriguez (the Owner) of Truffle Tree LLC, a cannabis social equity business, in the amount of $75,000 to assist with the start-up, regulatory costs, and operating costs of opening a retail commercial cannabis business in the City of Fresno. 2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to award $114,006.85 in State of California Cannabis Equity Act Grant Funding to each approved Social Equity Applicants.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-611 11.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2022 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant through the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 1. Accept the CPF grant award from HUD totaling $665,000 for the Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Edible Food Rescue and Distribution project led by Fresno Metro Ministry 2. Approve Sub-Recipient Agreement with Fresno Metro Ministry totaling $665,000 3. ***RESOLUTION - A resolution of the council of the City of Fresno Adopting the 24th amendment to the annual appropriation resolution No. 2022-154 to appropriate $665,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Project Fund (CPF) grant (Requires five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-649 11.-F. Action ItemActions pertaining to Transient Room Tax: 1. ***BILL B-11 (Intro’d 4/20/2023)(For Adoption) Amending Section 7-602 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to compelling short-term rental crowdsourcing entities such as Airbnb, VRBO, etc. to collect Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on the City’s behalf and to remit the revenue to the City. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-625 11.-G. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing a Grant Application for $100,000 to California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program for establishing an eligible automated, solar permitting platform and authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or designee to accept grant funds and execute all related documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (Citywide)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-467 11.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to the agreement with Tyler Technologies for implementation and hosting of Financials, Human Capital Management and Utility Billing software: 1. Approve Amendment 2 reallocating $161,400 within the project from unused services. No additional funding is requested. 2. Approve Amendment 3 reallocating $58,400 within the project from unused services. No additional funding is requested.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-623 11.-J. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 13th Amendment to the FY 2023 Salary Resolution No. 2022-152, amending Exhibit 1, Unit 1, Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39) by adding the new classification of Park Equipment Mechanic I to be flexibly staffed with Park Equipment Mechanic II as a series, and providing a monthly salary step plan range of $3,715-$4,515 for the Park Equipment Mechanic I classification; amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) by adding the new classification of Airports Credentialing Technician and providing a monthly salary step plan range of $3,780-$4,540 for the classification; and amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classification of Airports Credentialing Supervisor and providing a monthly salary step plan range of $5,527-$6,693 for the classification, retroactively effective April 24, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-629 11.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant program 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $374,046 in grant funding from the Office of Justice Program (OJP) through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and execute the sub award grant agreement between San Diego Association of Governments for the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 32nd amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2022-154 to appropriate $124,700 for the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) 21 grant program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-638 11.-N. Action Item***RESOLUTION - 35th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 to appropriate $77,000 for the Knight Avenue Improvement Project and $90,400 for the Traffic Signal Improvement Project at Church and Walnut Avenues (Council District 3) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-633 11.-P. Action ItemActions pertaining to Downtown Fresno Neighborhood Beautification and Cleanup Project on Blackstone Avenue and Abby Street from Olive Avenue to Belmont Avenue, and on Belmont Avenue from Abby Street to First Street (RFP No. 12301221) (Council Districts 3 & 7): 1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number PW01012, dated April 12, 2023 2. Award a requirements contract to ScrubCan, Inc. of Fresno, CA, in the amount of $113,760 for a one-year contract for Business Corridor Litter Abatement Services on Blackstone Avenue, Abby Street, and Belmont Avenue business corridorsADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-609 11.-Q. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project (Council District 2) 1. ***RESOLUTION - 36th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $413,500 for the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Approve Contract Change Order No. 28 in the amount of $218,740 and an increase in contract time of nine (9) working days with Granite Construction Company for the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project, Project ID PW00683ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-608 11.-R. Action ItemActions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6400 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6400, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located near the northeast corner of East Clinton Avenue and North Armstrong Avenue (Council District 7)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-595 11.-T. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express Replace HVAC FAX Administration Building Project, Project ID: FC00036 1. Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $93,898.43 2. Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 to Strategic Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $1,644.74ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-594 11.-U. Action ItemApprove an agreement for professional engineering services with O’Dell Engineering, Inc. for $429,400, with a $44,000 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Play Structure Improvements Project (Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-593 11.-V. Action ItemApprove an agreement for professional engineering services with O’Dell Engineering, Inc. for $93,900, with a $22,000 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project (Council District 2)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-573 11.-W. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Approving the application for project funding from the San Joaquin River Conservancy and authorizing the Director of Public Works or Designee to accept project funds and execute all application and funding related documents with the San Joaquin River Conservancy on behalf of the City of Fresno for the construction of a Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvements at Audubon Drive and Del Mar Avenue (Council District 2) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-647 11.-Y. Action ItemA Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, Supporting a City contribution of funds to FCTC Senior, LP for the construction of water infrastructure necessary to meet fire suppression requirements, in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000, associated with the Fancher Creek Town Center Development and Affordable Housing project therein.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-672 11.-Z. Action ItemBill (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9, Article 26 of the Fresno Municipal Code to add Section 9-2610, “Sideshows, Street Races, and Reckless Driving Exhibitions,” prohibiting the knowing participation as a driver, passenger, or spectator in sideshows, street races, or reckless driving exhibitions.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-661 11.-AA. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting a pilot program to incentivize job creation within portions of the Tower District located within Districts 1 and 3 and the portion of the area west of Highway 99 between Clinton Avenue and Shaw Avenue located within District 1. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-662 11.-BB. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Amending the Council Communication PolicyADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-689 11.-CC. Action ItemActions pertaining to the State of California’s Homekey 3 Program and development of permanent affordable housing at 6507 North Polk Avenue (506-130-04) (District 2): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing joint application to and participation in the State of California’s Homekey 3 Program to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all required implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor's Veto). 2. ***RESOLUTION - In support of future City Contribution of Funds for construction and development expenses associated with the project in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000 upon full award of Homekey 3 funding for Valley Teen Ranch’s Welcome Home project. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-636 11.-B. Action ItemActions related to Bid File 12300507 soliciting proposals to manage and operate Food & Beverage Concessions and News & Convenience Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). (Council District 4) 1. Award a fifteen-year term Agreement to SSP America, Inc. dba SSP America FAT, LLC, for Food & Beverage Concessions (F&B) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and authorize the Director of Aviation (Director) to execute the contractual document(s) (Bid File 12300507) (District 4); and 2. Award a fifteen-year term Agreement to Hudson Group Retail, LLC, dba HG Fresno Concessionaires JV, for News & Convenience Concessions (N&C) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and authorize the Director of Aviation (Director) to execute the documents (Bid File 12300507) (District 4). The potential revenue of both contracts is $1,295,045 annually. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of both contracts is approximately $19,425,673.APPROVEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-671 11.-I. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Eighth Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR") No. 2022-153 entitled, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno establishing the number of positions authorized in the various departments and offices of the City for Fiscal Year 2023,” to add a total of four positions: one full time Projects Administrator; one full time Program Manager; and two full time Senior Management Analysts, in the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (“PARCS”) Department. (Subject to Mayor’s veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-642 11.-L. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2021 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program, herein referred to as the SAKI grant 1. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to accept $1,000,000 in grant funding for the SAKI grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office to fund .10 of the full-time equivalent Senior Deputy District Attorney for years two and three of the three-year grant performance period totaling $51,120 ($25,560 Year 2 and $25,560 Year 3) 3. ***RESOLUTION -Adopt the 9th Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2022-153 entitled “a Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno establishing the number of positions authorized in the various departments and offices of the City for Fiscal Year 2023;” adding two full-time Crime Specialist positions to the Fresno Police Department (Subject ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-631 11.-M. Action ItemActions pertaining to the FY 2022 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program grant, herein referred to as the COPS Metro Bike Unit grant 1. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to accept $1,500,000 in grant funding for the 2022 COPS Hiring Program grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and to execute all related documents applicable to the COPS Hiring Program 2. ***RESOLUTION -Adopt the 10th Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2022-153 entitled “a Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno establishing the number of positions authorized in the various departments and offices of the City for fiscal year 2023”; adding twelve full-time Police Officer positions to the Fresno Police Department (subject to Mayor’s veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-634 11.-O. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local Grant Program Cycle 2 in the amount of $5,000,000 for the South Fresno Litter Abatement, Beautification, and Placemaking Project at Shields Avenue from Weber Avenue to Hughes Avenue, Brawley Avenue and Fountain Way, Kearney Boulevard from Fresno Street to Marks Avenue, Midtown Trail Segment 4, Van Ness Avenue from Floradora Avenue to Home Avenue, and Highway Litter Abatement on SR-41, SR-180, SR-99, and Golden State Boulevard; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council Districts 1, 3, 4 and 7) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-596 11.-S. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 34th amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $1,761,500 for the Parks and Public Safety Energy Efficiency Projects (Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-463 11.-X. Action ItemActions pertaining to the disposal of vacated roadway properties associated with the State Route 99 Realignment Project (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of the southeast corner of North Parkway Drive and West Shields Avenue; a portion of North Parkway Drive, north of West Weldon Avenue; and a portion of North Marks Avenue, north of the Marks-Shields Connector to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing Benefit to the Public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code section 4-204, relating to the Disposition of Real Surplus Property being a portion of the southeast corner of North Parkway Drive and West Shields Avenue; a portion of North Parkway Drive, north of West Weldon Avenue; and a portion of North Marks Avenue, north of the Marks-Shields Connector (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) 3. Approve the execution of the Property Transfer Agreement and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the Property Transfer Agreement and associated Grant Deeds with Caltrans for the transfer of thADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-617 1  Action ItemTax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of a healthcare facility located at 4615 & 4623 North First Street, Fresno, California 93726 (the Facility) and paying certain costs of issuance in connection with such financing by United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the California Enterprise Development Authority of not to exceed $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the California Enterprise Development Authority’s Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing the cost of developing, constructing, installing, equipping and furnishing of a facility for the benefit of United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley and other matters relating thereto (Subject to Mayor's veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-640 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the City of Fresno Airport Revenue Bonds: 1. TEFRA HEARING - Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) to hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the City of Fresno of exempt facility bonds for the purpose of financing various improvements at Fresno Yosemite International Airport 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of City of Fresno Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 Bonds, authorizing the execution and delivery of a fourth supplemental indenture, bond purchase contract, escrow agreement, continuing disclosure certificate, official statement, and related documents, and authorizing certain other actions and the execution of certain other documents in connection therewith. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-613 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan: 1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan; approving submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of $6,897,161 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $3,578,083 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), $601,082 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and $990,192 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)ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-645 1  Action ItemAppearance by Cruz Gonzales to discuss Kings Canyon Renaming Project. (District 4 Resident)PRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-646 1  Action ItemAppearance by Community Compact to discuss rescinding the Kings Canyon renaming Resolution. (District 5 Resident)PRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-673 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider adoption of a resolution related to the designation of a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources 1. ***RESOLUTION - Designating the Sequoia Hotel/Fink & Skopp building located at 925-933 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno California to the Local Register of Historic Resources (APN46825403) (District 3) (Subject to Mayor Veto).RECOMMENDED FOR DENIALPass Action details Video Video
ID 23-465 13.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP - Annual Review of the Community Workforce Agreement (Project Labor Agreement)TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-651 13.-B. Action ItemWORKSHOP - NLC Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServePRESENTED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-658 15.-A. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: Bakman Water Company v. City of FresnoTABLED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-674 15.-B. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: 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), Unit 4; 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); 13. Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Assistant CitDISCUSSED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-677 15.-C. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential caseDISCUSSED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-52 15.-D. 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 Clerk 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Tyler Maxwell. Unrepresented Employee: City ClerkDISCUSSED  Action details Video Video
ID 23-51 15.-E. 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 Tyler Maxwell. Unrepresented Employee: City AttorneyDISCUSSED  Action details Video Video