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ID#15-349
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Proclamation recognizing “Charlotte’s Bakery” for dedicated years of service to the Tower District. | withdrawn | |
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ID#15-356
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Presentation of a Resolution in Honor of the Life of William “Bill” Musick | presented | |
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ID#15-304
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Acknowledgement of Detective Edgar Valle-Sandoval | presented | |
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ID#15-253
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Announcement of the honorary Fresno Poet Laureate | presented | |
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ID#15-285
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Presentation of 2015 Mayoral Historic Preservation Awards and Proclamation for Historic Preservation Week, May 2-9 | presented | |
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ID#15-154
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Resolution of Commendation Congratulating the Fleet Management Division of the Transportation Department for Earning the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition for the Fifteenth Consecutive Year | presented | |
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ID#15-314
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Recognition of Boy Scout Eagle Christopher Forestiere | presented | |
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ID#15-318
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Proclamation of “PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY” | presented | |
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ID#15-315
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Proclamation of “CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK” | presented | |
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ID#15-331
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Proclamation of “ASSOCIATED STUDENTS INC. DAY AT FRESNO STATE” | presented | |
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ID#15-347
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Proclamation in remembrance of the “Armenian Genocide” presented to the Armenian Genocide Centennial Fresno Committee | presented | |
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ID#15-348
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Proclamation declaring April as “NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH” | presented | |
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ID#15-335
| 1 | | | Ceremonial Item | Presentation of P.R.I.D.E.Team Certificates for the Spring Quarter, 2015 (Reception immediately following- 2nd floor foyer | presented | |
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ID#15-329
| 1 | | | Minutes | Approval of City Council minutes from April 9, 2015 | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-261
| 1 | 1-A | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to the sale of abandoned water well parcel located on Cedar Avenue south of Dakota Avenue:
1. Adopt finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) and Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15312 for the sale of a small abandoned water well parcel
2. Approve a grant deed and certificate of parcel merger to sell a small abandoned water well parcel known as, APN 437-090-57T, to the adjacent property owner Iglesia Del Dios Vivo Columna Y Apoyo De La Verdad La Luz De Mundo-Fresno, CA (located in District 4) | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-321
| 1 | 1-B | | Action Item | Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in the Kings Subbasin between the Kings River Conservation District (KRCD), Alta Irrigation District, Consolidated Irrigation District, Fresno Irrigation District, County of Fresno, County of Tulare, City of Clovis and City of Fresno | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-279
| 1 | 1-C | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to the New Manhole Access Sewer Structures (Council Districts 3, 4, 7 and parts of Fresno County)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Class 3, pursuant to Section 15303(d) (New construction or conversion of small structures) and Class 4, pursuant to Section 15304(f) (Minor alterations to land) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a $195,185 contract to Floyd Johnston Construction Company, Inc. of Clovis, California | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-284
| 1 | 1-D | | Action Item | RESOLUTION - Nominating Stephen A. Hogg as a board member of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Region 6 | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-287
| 1 | 1-E | | Action Item | ***RESOLUTION - 47th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 to appropriate $139,400 for an LED Technology Streetlight Retrofit Project in FY2015 (Requires 5 affirmative votes) | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-288
| 1 | 1-F | | Resolution | RESOLUTION - Of Intention to annex Final Tract Map No. 5466, Annexation No. 61, to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11 (northeast and southeast corners of S. Minnewawa and E. Church Avenues); and setting the public hearing for June 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. (Council District 5) | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-294
| 1 | 1-G | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to the Orange Avenue Pavement Overlay from Butler to California Avenue - Bid File 3373 (Council District 5)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines for the Orange Avenue Pavement Overlay from Butler to California Avenue
2. Award a Construction Contract with Dave Christian Construction Co. Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $337,689 for the Orange Avenue Pavement Overlay from Butler to California Avenue | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-296
| 1 | 1-H | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to Manhole Rehabilitation on West Avenue from Dakota Avenue to McKinley Avenue (Bid File No. 3363) (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(d) (Existing facilities) and Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302 (c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a $194,250 construction contract to Bill Nelson, Inc., of Fresno, California | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-302
| 1 | 1-I | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to well rehabilitation at Pump Station 80 located at 3903 Winery Avenue (Bid File 3361) (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a contract in the amount of $222,690 to Zim Industries Inc., to rehabilitate a 20-inch diameter well at Pump Station 80, located at 3903 Winery Avenue (Bid File 3361) (Council District 4) | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-305
| 1 | 1-J | | Action Item | Approve the Common Use Agreement between the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District (“FMFCD”) and the City of Fresno (“City”) for the crossing of the Friant-Kern Canal Raw Water Pipeline at Big Dry Creek | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-316
| 1 | 1-K | | Action Item | Approve the appointment of Lori Cherry to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-324
| 1 | 1-L | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to the Second Amendment to the Tenancy Agreement between the City of Fresno and Kocky’s Bar & Grill L.L.C. (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301 for lease extension
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Tenancy Agreement between the City of Fresno and Kocky’s Bar & Grill L.L.C. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement subject to City Attorney approval | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-301
| 1 | 1-M | | Action Item | Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a consulting agreement with Harris, Miller, Miller & Hanson, Inc. for Development of a 14 CFR Part 150 Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study Noise Exposure Map Update at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in an amount not to exceed $295,625 | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-344
| 1 | 1-N | | Action Item | Award a requirements contract in the amount of $182,807 to All West Equipment dba Frank A. Olsen Co., for magnetic flow meters and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or their designee to execute a one-year contract with provisions for two one-year extensions - Bid File 9316 (Citywide) | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-358
| 1 | 1-O | | Appointment | Approve the appointment of Bill Simon to the Tower District Design Review Committee | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-265
| 1 | 1-P | | Ordinance | BILL - (For introduction) - Adopt the annual amendment to Subsection (a) of Sections 7-504 and 7-505 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to local Sales and Use Taxes, pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding with Fresno County (MOU) | introduced and laid over | Pass |
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ID#15-280
| 1 | | | Resolution | HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community District No. 11, Annexation No. 60 (Final Tract Maps No. 6052, 6053 and 6075) (the northwest and northeast corners of W, Herndon and N. Hayes Avenues) (Council District 2)
1. RESOLUTION - Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax
2. RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election
3. RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results
4. *** BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2014-2015 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 60, Final Tract Maps No. 6052, 6053 and 6075 | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-297
| 1 | | | Action Item | HEARING to consider a resolution of public use and necessity for acquisition of permanent utility easements and/or temporary construction easements from the following APNs: 581-030-02s owned by Rodric H. and Kimberly K. Lichti; 580-040-07 owned by Earleen Lesher; and 580-040-08 owned by Earleen Lesher as to an undivided 72% and the estate of Velda D. Lesher as to an undivided 28%; and 581-020-05s owned by Lilli Herold and Linda E. Cheney, as trustees of the “Lilli Herold Living Trust”
1. ***RESOLUTION - That the public interest and necessity require and authorize eminent domain for acquisition of permanent utility easements and/or temporary construction easements from real property: APNs 581-030-02s; 580-040-07 and 580-040-08; and 581-020-05s, located in the County of Fresno. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) | continued | Pass |
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ID#15-306
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | WORKSHOP: Drought Management Planning and Status Report | presented | |
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ID#15-289
| 1 | | | Action Item | TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of revenue refunding bonds by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (“CSCDA”) for the purpose of refinancing continuing care facilities including a facility owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of The West, commonly known as San Joaquin Gardens
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a tax-exempt bond financing to be issued by CSCDA to benefit the Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $70 million | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-244
| 1 | 2-A | | Action Item | Approval of items related to the renewal of the Downtown Fresno Property and Business Improvement District (DFPBID) upon verification of sufficient number of valid petitions collected to support the renewal of the district (Property located in District 3)
1. RESOLUTION -Declaring its intention to renew the DFPBID and establishing a time and place for a public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Assessment Ballot on behalf of the City of Fresno | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-381
| 1 | | | Discussion Item | WORKSHOP on Farmland Preservation | continued as noted | |
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ID#15-328
| 1 | | | Action Item | HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. A-14-005, Rezone Application No. R-14-009, and Related Environmental Assessment No. A-14-005/R-14-009/C-14-080 for property located on the northwest corner of E. Nees and N. Bond Avenues (Property Located in District 6) - Development and Resource Management Department
1. Adopt the environmental finding of Environmental Assessment No. A-14-005/ R-14-009/C-14-080, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated February 27, 2015.
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. A-14-005, which proposes to amend the Fresno General Plan and Woodward Park Community Plan from commercial recreation planned land use designation to community commercial land use designation for 4.63 acres; and from office commercial planned land use designation to community commercial land use designation for 0.37 acres. In addition, Commercial Policy 1-4.3-e of the Woodward Park Community Plan is proposed to be amended as follows: “…At the two identified community commercial nodes where up to 25 30 acres may be developed, the total acreage may be distribut | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-282
| 1 | 2-B | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to the Sewer Rehabilitation at the Manchester Center from State Route 41 to Garland Avenue (Bid File No. 3368) (Council District 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption of Class 1, pursuant to Section 15301(b) (Existing facilities of both investor and publicly-owned utilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility services) and Class 2, pursuant to Section 15302(c) (Replacement or reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - 46th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $538,700 for construction of the sewer rehabilitation at the Manchester Center from State Route 41 to Garland Avenue (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
3. Award a $501,633 contract to Michels Corporation of Salem, Oregon | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-319
| 1 | 2-C | | Action Item | Actions pertaining to the Willow Avenue Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Traffic Signals Synchronization Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue - Bid File 3371 (Council Districts 4, 6, City of Clovis and Fresno County)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the CEQA Guidelines for the Willow Avenue ITS Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue
2. Award a Construction Contract with Kertel Communications, Inc. dba Sebastian of Fresno, California in the amount of $950,750 for the Willow Avenue ITS Project from Ashlan Avenue to International Avenue | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-333
| 1 | 2-D | | Action Item | Approve the First Amendment to Amended and Restated Stadium Sublease Agreement | approved | Pass |
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ID#15-307
| 1 | 3-A | | Discussion Item | Presentation by Gary Byde regarding the Proposition 218 Benefit Assessment measure being put forth by the Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District | presented | |
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ID#15-299
| 1 | 3-B | | Discussion Item | WORKSHOP on the Workers’ Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Carve Out | | |
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ID#15-330
| 1 | 3-C | | Resolution | RESOLUTION - Directing staff to create a specific plan for developing land within the sphere of influence of the City of Fresno located west of Highway 99 and north of Clinton Avenue; and prepare and return to Council with a resolution of initiation and necessary appropriations for funding within thirty days | adopted | Pass |
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ID#15-342
| 1 | | | Action Item | WORKSHOP presenting the Report and Recommendations of the Mayor-Council Code Enforcement Taskforce | presented | |
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ID#15-343
| 1 | | | Action Item | BILL - (For introduction) - Repealing Section 10-617 and adding Section 10-617; amending Section 10-603; and repealing Sections 10-620, 11-335 and 11-422 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to standards for vacant buildings | introduced and laid over | Pass |
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ID#15-311
| 1 | | | Closed Session Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
1. Jaime Reyes, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al. United States District Court Case No. 13-CV-00418/LJO-SKO | presented | |
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ID#15-312
| 1 | | | Closed Session Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
1. Citizens for the Restoration of L Street v. City of Fresno, Superior Court Case No. 11CECG04172 | withdrawn | |
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ID#15-359
| 1 | | | Closed Session Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
1. Michael Occhionero, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al., Superior Court Case No. 14CECG02399 | presented | |
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ID#15-322
| 1 | | | Closed Session Item | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION -Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
1. City of Fresno v. Michael Occhionero, et al. | presented | |
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ID#15-345
| 1 | | | Closed Session Item | CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs 468-255-11 and 468-255-15
Negotiating Parties: City Manager Bruce Rudd, TFS Investments, LLC., The Noyan Company | presented | |
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