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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 12/14/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
Regular Meeting
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ID 23-1780 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Tony Boren Day”PRESENTED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1855 1  Action ItemPublic Comment   Action details Not available
ID 23-1782 11.-A. Action ItemApproval of Minutes for December 7, 2023, Regular MeetingTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1797 11.-B. Action ItemRESOLUTION - amending certain designated positions which shall be subject to the conflict of interest code and defining categories of disclosures for such positionsADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1820 11.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Warming Center Resolution approved on December 7, 2023:ADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1824 11.-E. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Enter into Contracts of up to $100,000 for Animal Center Operations (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1462 11.-F. Action ItemActions pertaining to the California For All Animals Shelter Assistance Program Sniptember Grant: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $182,200 in grant funding from the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program in connection with the California for All Animals statewide animal shelter assistance program for the Animal Center Sniptember Grant. 2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the Shelter Services Grant Agreement, the Services Agreement with Animal Balance, a California Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporation and all related documents, for the California For All Animals Shelter Assistance Program Sniptember Grant. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 23rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $182,200 for the Animal Center from the California for All Animals Shelter Assistant Program Sniptember Grant (requires five affirmative votes) (subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1754 11.-G. Action ItemSubmission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Tax (Measure P) Report for Fiscal Year 2023.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1751 11.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to the award of two Requirements Contracts for the purchase of new tires for the municipal fleet in the total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 per year, plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 12401402): 1. Award a Requirements Contract to Delray Tire and Retreading Inc of Fresno, California through June 5, 2025, with two optional one-year extensions 2. Award a Requirements Contract to East Bay Tire Co of Fresno, California through June 5, 2025, with two optional one-year extensionsADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1752 11.-I. Action ItemApprove the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to PB Loader Corporation of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Freightliner M2-106 Hot Patch Truck in the amount of $318,013 for the Department of Public Works.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1757 11.-J. Action ItemApprove the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Graybar Electric Company, Inc. of Fresno, California for a citywide Requirements Contract for one year with two optional two-year extensions for the purchase of electrical, lighting, data communications and security products, and related products, not-to-exceed $850,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 9680).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1765 11.-K. Action ItemAward a requirements contract for refuse truck cleaning services to Kept Companies dba FLEETWASH of Fresno, California for three years, with two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not to exceed $65,666 per year plus annual CPI adjustments (Bid File 12302358).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1766 11.-L. Action ItemActions pertaining to the award of three purchase contracts to Swanson Fahrney Ford, of Selma, California, for the purchase of a total of 81 Ford vehicles for various departments in the total aggregate amount of $4,421,353: 1. Award a purchase contract for 30 Ford Super Duty trucks in the amount of $1,770,747 (Bid file 12401037). 2. Award a purchase contract for 33 Ford Super Duty trucks in the amount of $1,844,457 (Bid File 12401132). 3. Award a purchase contract for 18 Ford vehicles in the amount of $806,149 (Bid File 12401313).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1767 11.-M. Action ItemApprove the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Pape Kenworth of Fresno, CA, for the purchase of one Kenworth T880 water pump hoist truck in the amount of $535,605 for the Department of Public Utilities, Water Operations Division.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1768 11.-N. Action ItemApprove the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Pape Kenworth of Fresno, CA, for the purchase of one Kenworth T880 crane truck in the amount of $465,145 for the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1786 11.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to the purchase of twelve 40’ CNG buses approved by Council on September 14, 2023: 1. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute a participating cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for contract #06719-01 2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Gillig LLCADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1813 11.-P. Action ItemActions pertaining to a lease agreement between the City of Fresno and 747 R Street, LLC, a California limited liability company, for the lease of office space located at 747 R Street (Council District 3): 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 seven-year lease agreement between the City of Fresno and 747 R Street, LLC, a California limited liability company, with three optional one-year extensions in the amount of $800,301.60 annually, with annual increases of 3%, plus the proportionate CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges at $364,581.84 annuallyADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1808 11.-Q. Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to Agreement with CentralSquare, authorizing the CIO to renew the software hosting, maintenance, and support services with CentralSquare in the amount of $234,551.88.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1756 11.-R. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a proposal requesting reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) for providing aquatics programming at up to seven high schools in an amount not to exceed $350,000 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into 2024 aquatics related funding agreements on behalf of the City of Fresno (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1763 11.-T. Action Item***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Ninth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) by adding the new classifications and providing a monthly salary step plan range for Radio Frequency (RF) Network Engineer I, Radio Frequency (RF) Network Engineer II, Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Network Engineer and Airports Public Safety Agent I, Airports Public Safety Agent II, Senior Airports Public Safety Agent, effective December 18, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and amending Section 18, Benefits for Police Cadets, Permanent Part-Time Employees, and Limited Employees; and Benefits and Terms and Conditions for Permanent Airport Public Safety Officers and Permanent Airport Public Safety Supervisors, to update the Section 18 and Subsection C headings to include Temporary Employees and modify Subsection C to add a standby premium pay and respective provisions for limited and temporary employees in non-exempt job classifications; retroactively effective December 4, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1715 11.-U. Action ItemActions pertaining to on-call plan check, back check, and inspection services. 1. Approve a consultant service agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a performance term through December 31, 2025; and 2. Approve a consultant service agreement with BPR Consulting Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $150,000; for a performance term through December 31, 2025.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1704 11.-W. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Willow and Balch Play Structure Replacement Project Bid File No. 12400566 (Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301 and 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $457,290 to R E Schultz Construction, Inc. of Orange, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Willow and Balch Play Structure Replacement ProjectADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1724 11.-X. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley Avenue Gap Closure Project, Millbrook Avenue to Clovis Avenue (Council Districts 4 & 7): 1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $6,633,609 to Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley Avenue Gap Closure Project, Millbrook Avenue to Clovis Avenue (Bid File No. 12400950). 2. Approve a Joint Project Agreement with the Fresno Irrigation District to provide for cost sharing on erosion repairs, for an estimated City contribution in the amount of $181,350, plus a 10% contingency.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1796 11.-Y. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 30th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $2,200,000 for the Capital Projects Department operating budget to allocate funding for the remaining fiscal year operating expenditures (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1774 11.-AA. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Energy Savings and Sustainability Capital Improvements Project (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a Design Build contract to Alliance Building Solutions, Inc., for a total amount of $24,234,109, for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Energy Savings and Sustainability Capital Improvements Project 3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute and deliver an installment purchase agreement, an escrow agreement, and equipment schedule (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1781 11.-BB. Action ItemAnnual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2023 Summary of Impact Fee WaiversADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1698 11.-CC. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee to Submit a Grant Application in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the 2024-2025 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant (STPG) Program to fund the development of a City of Fresno Mobility Design Guide (MDG), and Authorizing Execution, Acceptance of the Grant, and Completion of Restricted Grant Agreements and Amendments for the Project with Caltrans by the Public Works Director or Designee (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1730 11.-DD. Action ItemActive Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Semi-Annual Report (April 2023 through October 2023) (Citywide)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1733 11.-EE. Action ItemActions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1154-D to vacate a portion of excess public street right of way on the northeast side of North Weber Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue (Council District 2): 1. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1154-D to vacate a portion of excess public street right of way on the northeast side of North Weber Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue 2. Set the required public hearing at 10:05 a.m. on January 11, 2024ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1776 11.-FF. Action ItemAward a Requirements Contract to Briner & Son Landscape Management of Fresno, California to provide weekly landscape maintenance services to all community facilities districts (CFDs) and community parks within the City of Fresno, east of Freeway 41 for one year with seven optional one-year extensions in an amount up to $944,424.00 per year plus an annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12400071) (Council Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1777 11.-GG. Action ItemAward a Requirements Contract to Briner & Son Landscape Management of Fresno, California to provide weekly landscape maintenance services to all community facilities districts (CFDs) and community parks within the City of Fresno, west of Freeway 41 for one year with seven optional one-year extensions in an amount up to $1,051,596.00 per year plus an annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12400220) (Council Districts 1, 2 and 3).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1793 11.-HH. Action ItemAuthorize the Public Works Director to enter into Reimbursement Agreement No. HSR23-41 with the California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), in substantially the form presented, to reimburse the City for work on specified CHRSA matters (Council Districts 1, 2, & 3).ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1760 11.-JJ. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Renaming the Van Ness and Weldon Pocket Park to “Trolley” ParkTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1792 11.-KK. Action Item***BILL - (For Introduction) Repealing Article 22 of Chapter 14 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Cruising (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1821 11.-LL. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Directing administration to publish a Notice of Funding Availability within 30 days of all available funds for the acquisition, improvement, and preservation of affordable housing in mobile home parks within the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s veto)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1835 11.-MM. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) for the 2023 Regional Early Action Plan 2.0 Grant Program (REAP) for The West Creek Village In-Fill Affordable Housing Project in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Agreement Documents by the City Manager or Designee (Council District 3)ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1799 11.-NN. Action ItemActions pertaining to the disposition and development of a 7.94-acre parcel (APN 477-060-04T) at the southeast corner of East Florence and Plumas Avenues for Heritage Estates, a 33-unit single-family housing development: 1. ***RESOLUTION -Finding Substantial Community Benefits that justify a price less than fair market value pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Approve a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor and Fresno Housing Authority.ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1358 11.-C. Action ItemActions pertaining to the City of Fresno’s Downtown Parking Garage 9 storefront leases (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Three-Year Lease Agreement located at 1231 Van Ness (Unit A), with Kocky’s Bar and Grill 3. Approve a Three-Year Lease Agreement located at 1241 Van Ness (Unit C), with Vivian Sanders, dba, All About Nails & Season Trends 4. Approve a Three-Year Lease Agreement located at 1245 Van Ness (Unit E), with Fresno Arts CouncilAPPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1769 11.-S. Action ItemActions pertaining to training services for street outreach (RFP #12401231): 1. Award an 18-month Consultant Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $300,000 to the Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace dba Urban Peace Institute for street outreach training services. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and all related documents.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1759 11.-V. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $23,663,194 in grant funding for the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC); 2. RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of $23,663,194 in grant funding from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Fresno Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Prevention grant; 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 6th Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184 adding twenty-four full-time positions of sworn Police Officers and one full-time Police Sergeant to focus on organized retail theft, catalytic converter theft and vehicle theft at all levels and two full-time Police Support Services Technicians to focus on processing investigative reports related to organized retail theft and auto theft for the Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Prevention grant (Subject to Mayor’s veto); ADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1762 11.-Z. Action ItemActions related to initiating the Proposition 218 process for proposed updates to the schedule of rates for residential solid waste services: 1. Direct City staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for proposed updates to rates for residential solid waste services, and 2. Set a public hearing to consider proposed updates to the rates for residential solid waste services on May 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1794 11.-II. Action ItemActions pertaining to a Route 99 Freeway Agreement (0.1 mile south of Chestnut Avenue to Church Avenue) (Council District 3): 1. RESOLUTION - Approving an addendum to EIR SCH NO. 2019039121 and adopting findings pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15093 as required for responsible agencies by CEQA Guidelines Section 15096 for the South Fresno State Route 99 Corridor Project. 2. Approval of Route 99 Freeway Agreement with State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)APPROVEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1691 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Development Permit Application No. P21-02699, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-09, and related Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022050265, regarding an Office/Warehouse Project located on approximately ± 48.03 acres of property at the northeast intersection of North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues (Council District 3) 1. CERTIFY Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2022050265), apply the Council's independent judgment and analysis to the review, and then adopt the resolution certifying the FEIR as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on the proposed Final EIR and comments thereon; and; a. ADOPT the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) attached to the FEIR as Appendix K in compliance with Section 10910 of the California Water Code and Section 15155 of the CEQA Guidelines, and adopt the WSA as a technical addendum to the Environmental Impact Report; and, b. ADOPT Findings of Fact pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and, c. ADOPT a Mitigation Monitoring and ReporTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1688 1  Action ItemHEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P23-01018, amending Section 15-2009 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Zone Districts where razor wire fencing is permitted. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-01018, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303/Class 3. 2. BILL (for introduction) amending Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-2009, relating to the Zone Districts where razor wire fencing is permitted.TABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1712 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to consideration of Annexation Application No. P23-03757; Pre-zone Application No. P23-03758; and related Environmental Assessment No. P23-03757/P23-03758 for approximately 141 acres of property generally located along the north and south sides of West Ashlan Avenue between North Bryan and North Polk Avenues (Council District 1). 1. ADOPT Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-03757/P23-03758 dated November 10, 2023, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P23-03757 (for the Ashlan-Hayes Nos. 2, 3, and 4 Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North Central Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (for introduction and adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P23-03758 proposing to pre-zone: approximately 97.55 acres of property from the Fresno County RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City of Fresno RSADOPTEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1798 1  Action ItemAppearance by Gail Gaston to discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day events from January 12th-15th 2024 in the City of Fresno. (District 6 Resident)DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1806 1  Action ItemAppearance by Doctor Su Kapoor to discuss Martin Luther King events from January 12th- 15th 2024 (District 6 Resident)DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1800 13.-A. Action ItemWorkshop- Update on Sale of Grizzlies Baseball ClubTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1735 13.-B. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2018 Amended and Restated Stadium Sublease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Sports and Events, LLC.: 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the 2018 Amended and Restated Stadium Sublease AgreementADOPTED AS AMENDEDPass Action details Not available
ID 23-1811 15.-A. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Terance Frazier, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.: 1:20-CV-01069.DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1812 15.-B. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential caseDISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1810 15.-C. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Name of case: ACLU, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG04744DISCUSSED  Action details Not available
ID 23-1816 15.-D. Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 747 R Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Agency negotiator: City Manager Negotiating parties: 747 R Street, LLC Under negotiation: price, terms of paymentTABLED  Action details Not available
ID 23-56 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 Not available
ID 23-1827 15.-F. 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 Not available