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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/1/2016 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Session
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ID16-164 1  MinutesApproval of minutes from November 17, 2016approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1296 11-A Action ItemApprove the acquisition of 2,647 square feet of property owned by Johnny Lopez (APN 310-111-12), in the amount of $46,300, to widen East Belmont Avenue between Clovis and Fowler Avenues. (Council District 5)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1308 11-B Action ItemApprove acceptance of a donation of approximately 1.89 acres of property (APN 504-091-20T) owned by Central Unified School District for the future construction of a trailhead at N. Hayes Avenue and N. Veterans Boulevard. (Council District 2)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1248 11-C Action ItemActions pertaining to the acquisition of a portion of APNs 504-091-21S and 504-091-21, owned by Lennar Fresno Inc. for the Veterans Boulevard project and for the future construction of a trailhead at N. Hayes Avenue and N. Veterans Boulevard (Council District 2): 1. Approve the acquisition of 36,614 square feet of easement from property (APN: 504-091-21S) owned by Lennar Fresno Inc., in the amount of $100,700, to use as right-of-way for the construction of the Veterans Boulevard project. 2. Approve acceptance of a donation of approximately 2.14 acres of property (APN: 504-091-21) by Lennar Fresno Inc. for the future construction of a new trailhead at N. Hayes Avenue and N. Veterans Boulevard. 3. Authorize the Public Works Director, or his designee, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1315 11-D Action ItemActions pertaining to Materials Testing, Acceptance Services and Independent Assurance Testing for Capital Improvement Projects within the City of Fresno street right-of-way (Citywide) 1. Approve agreement in the amount of $470,000 with Blackburn Consulting for materials testing and acceptance services. 2. Approve agreement in the amount of $470,000 with Krazan & Associates, Inc., for materials testing and acceptance services. 3. Approve agreement in the amount of $55,000 with Moore Twining Associates, Inc., for independent assurance testing 4. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the agreements on behalf of the CityapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1327 11-E Action ItemApprove the acquisition of an easement on a portion of APN 504-091-17 (10,008 square feet) from property owned by Catherine Lambetecchio, Trustee of the Antionette Lambe Trust in the amount of $65,100, to use as right-of-way for the construction of the Veterans Boulevard Project (Council District 2).approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1335 11-F Action ItemActions pertaining to the Met Block Project Off-site improvements: 1. *** RESOLUTION - 30th amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2016-118 appropriating $90,500 for expenses related to the Met Block Project Off-site Improvements (Requires 5 affirmative votes); and, 2. Approve a Second Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $225,527 with Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) for the Met Block Project Off-Site Improvements under Round Five (5) of the 2015 funding cycle for the Measure “C” Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Program. (Council District 3)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1341 11-G Action ItemActions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1112-D to vacate portions of N. Parkway Drive and N. Lafayette Avenue, north of W. Weldon Avenue Alignment (Council District 3). 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. EA-16-31-HSR. 2. Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1112-D to vacate portions of N. Parkway Drive and N. Lafayette Avenue, north of W. Weldon Avenue Alignment.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1347 11-H Action ItemActions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1113-D to vacate a portion of W. Bullard Avenue, west of N. Brawley Avenue (Council District 2). 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. EA-16-025. 2. Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1113-D to vacate a portion of W. Bullard Avenue, west of N. Brawley Avenue.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1356 11-I Action ItemApprove a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Central Valley Trailer Repair to provide $189,970.66 in reimbursements for street improvements on East Avenue near the intersection of North Avenue. (District 3)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1360 11-J Action ItemApprove Amendment No. 2 to Lease between the City of Fresno and Federal Express, Inc., for cargo operations at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1364 11-K Action ItemApproval of the agreement for Repair of Fresno County Roads for Recycled Water Transmission Main, Southwest Quadrant, Project SW1D, SW1C2 and Pump Station (Bid File 3504) (Council District 3 and Fresno County)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1365 11-L Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6124 and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein - north and south sides of East California Avenue between South Armstrong and South Temperance Avenues (Council District 5)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1367 11-M AppointmentApprove the appointments of Jeffrey Dippel to the Fresno/Clovis Community Media Authority; Jane Sumpter to the City of Fresno Employees Retirement Board; Kathy Bray to the Planning Commission, and Virna Santos to the Housing AuthorityapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1375 11-N Action ItemApprove amendment to Professional Cleanup Services Agreement with Lowell Property Services, LLC., to include the Jefferson neighborhood in the amount of $2,750 for one month to perform an initial clean up, and then $1,750 per month for weekly cleaning and reporting services.   Action details Not available
ID16-1387 11-O Action ItemApprove a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Purchase Option and Right of Access between Cesar Chavez Foundation and the City of FresnoapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1388 11-P Action ItemApprove Agreement between the City of Fresno and Michael D. Flores, Esq. for Hearing Officer ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1393 11-Q Action ItemAuthorize the Director of Public Works, or his designee, to sign on behalf of the Director of Transportation in order to execute a purchase agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno County, allowing the City of Fresno to purchase easement deeds in Courthouse Park for a total price of $150,531, supporting improvements to Fresno Area Express Courthouse Park Intermodal Transit Center and Bus Rapid Transit projects (District 3)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1394 11-R OrdinanceActions related to repealing and adding Fire and Life Safety Regulations in the Fresno Municipal Code 1. Adopt the finding that this project is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) as there is clearly no possibility the adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code or amendments may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 2. ***BILL NO. B-47 - (Intro. 11/3/2016) (For adoption) - Repealing Article 5 of Chapter 10, and adding Article 5 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to fire and life safety regulations   Action details Not available
ID16-1398 11-S Action ItemApprove a substitution of listed subcontractor for the Kings River Pipeline Project - Bid File 3433approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1326 11-T Action ItemBILL - (For introduction) - Amending Sections 10-1103 and 10-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), Article 11 - the Smoking Pollution Control Ordinance (Smoking Ordinance)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1405 11-U OrdinanceAction pertaining to taxicab regulations: 1. ***BILL NO. B-50 - (Intro. 11/17/2016) (For adoption) - Amending portions of Chapter 9, Article 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to taxicab regulations.adopted  Action details Not available
ID16-1370 11-V ResolutionActions pertaining to the Downtown Fresno (Fulton Corridor) Historic Resources Survey 1. RESOLUTION- Adopt the Downtown Fresno (Fulton Corridor) Historic Resource Survey 2. Authorize the Director of Development and Resource Management Department to forward the survey to the California Office of Historic Preservation pursuant to FMC 12-1606(b)(7) and the terms of the approved Certified Local Government agreementapproved  Action details Not available
ID16-1423 1  Ceremonial ItemFresno Police Department receives Significant Achievement Award from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control   Action details Not available
ID16-1305 12-B Action ItemActions pertaining to the City’s loan program for installation of sewer lines, abandonment of existing septic tank(s) and cesspool systems, and for single family residence connection to the City sanitary sewer system (Citywide). 1. BILL (for introduction) - Amending Section 6-305 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the City’s loan program for mandatory connections to the City’s sewer system for single family residences, increasing the loan amount per residence from $5,000 to $15,000 and term from 15 years to 20 years. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Amending Exhibit “A” to Resolution 2011-147 setting forth revised Loan Program Terms and Conditions for abandonment of single family residential septic tank and cesspool systems and sewer line installation and connection. (Citywide)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1306 12-C Action ItemBILL - (For introduction) - Amending Subsection (d) of Section 6-507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the deferment of water system connection and related charges.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1203 12-A Ordinance1. BILL - (For introduction) - Adding Article 17 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Adopting a Mills Act Program 2. Authorize the Director of the Development and Resource Management Department to prepare an application and information packet for a Mills Act ProgramapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1339 12-D Action ItemApproval of City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2017approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1366 12-E Action ItemActions pertaining to Water Sale and Transfers: 1. Adopt findings of Statutory Exemptions pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15282(u) for water sales and transfers below. 2. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute Agreements for Water Sale and Transfer to the Dudley Ridge Water District for 371 Acre Feet, at $800 per Acre Foot. 3. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute Agreements for Water Sale and Transfer to the Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District for 5,629 Acre Feet, at $800 per Acre Foot.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1383 12-G Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing that the FAX Administration Building be named the Bruce Rudd Fresno Area Express (FAX) Administration BuildingapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1435 1  Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 5607 W. Jensen Negotiating Parties: City Manager Bruce Rudd; Darling Ingredients, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Paymentpresented  Action details Not available
ID16-1409 12-H Action ItemActions pertaining to 20 acres of land on Jensen Avenue adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant, located at 2201 S. Cornelia and 5459 W. Jensen Ave. 1. Approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Darling Ingredients, Inc. 2. RESOLUTION-Initiating a Plan amendment and Rezone pursuant to FMC sections 15-4902(B) and 15-5803(B-C) relating to 20 acres of land on Jensen Avenue adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant, located at 2201 S. Cornelia and 5459 W. Jensen Ave.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1278 1  Action ItemWORKSHOP: City of Fresno Parking Rate Study   Action details Not available
ID16-1372 14-A OrdinanceBILL - (For introduction) - On December 10, 2015, Article 4.15 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the exemption of development impact fees for the replacement or reconstruction of existing commercial structures was introduces to City Council and adopted on December 17, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1373 14-B OrdinanceBILL - (For introduction) - On December 10, 2015, Article 4.14 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the exemption of development impact fees for certain projects in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods was introduced to City Council and adopted on December 17, 2015.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1397 1 Closed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: Appeal by Chris Henry to Administrative Hearing Decision Case Number 15-7815; Location: 2103 N. Angus Street, Fresno (APN 446-020-19)   Action details Not available
ID16-1430 1  Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator(s): Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips Employee Organization(s): Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU)   Action details Not available
ID16-1429 1  Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1. City of Fresno and Fresno Successor Agency v. Department of Finance   Action details Not available
ID16-1399 1  Closed Session ItemJOINT CLOSED SESSION OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. State of California and Michael Cohen, Director of Finance, in his official capacity, related to repayment of debt from the former Redevelopment Agency Sponsors: Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and City Attorney's Office   Action details Not available
ID16-1316 1  Ceremonial ItemPresentation of a Resolution of Commendation Congratulating the Desktop Team in the Information Services Department and the Facilities Team in the Public Works Department For Their Outstanding Effort in the City Hall Re-carpeting Projectpresented  Action details Not available
ID16-1375 11-N Action ItemApprove amendment to Professional Cleanup Services Agreement with Lowell Property Services, LLC., to include the Jefferson neighborhood in the amount of $2,750 for one month to perform an initial clean up, and then $1,750 per month for weekly cleaning and reporting services.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1394 11-R OrdinanceActions related to repealing and adding Fire and Life Safety Regulations in the Fresno Municipal Code 1. Adopt the finding that this project is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) as there is clearly no possibility the adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code or amendments may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 2. ***BILL NO. B-47 - (Intro. 11/3/2016) (For adoption) - Repealing Article 5 of Chapter 10, and adding Article 5 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to fire and life safety regulationsapproved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1402 1 CAO ApprovalAction ItemCONTINUED HEARING to consider initiation of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 3,255 acres in the South Development Area of the Fresno General Plan, filed by the City of Fresno Development and Resource Management Department Director (The public input portion of the meeting was closed on 11/17/2016) 1. Direct staff to continue working with the Steering Committee and community to refine the plan and commence the Program Environmental Impact Report. 2. RESOLUTION - Initiating the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan Draft Preferred Alternative and the corresponding amendment of the Fresno General Plan, the Fresno Chandler Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and Airport Environs Plan, and the Repeal or Amendment of the Edison Community Plan pertaining to approximately 3,255 acres located in the South Development Area to allow for future adoption of a Southwest Fresno Specific Plan.continued  Action details Not available
ID16-1369 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. A-16-013, Rezone Application No. R-16-012 and related Environmental Assessment No. A-16-013/R-16-012 filed by the Development and Resource Management Department Director, for four separate properties (referred to as Requests 1, 2, 3, and 4) located in the City of Fresno (Council Districts 5 & 7) - Development and Resource Management Department. a. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. A-16-013/R-16-012, an Addendum to Final Master Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2012111015 certified by the Fresno City Council on December 18, 2014 for the Fresno General Plan and Development Code, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164. b. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. A-16-013, pertaining to 2.94 acres and 1/3 of a mile of a street segment, to amend the Fresno General Plan (Figure LU-1: Land Use and Circulation Map) and the Roosevelt Community Plan, as described in Exhibits A and B, Requests 1-4. c. BILL (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. R-16-012, papprovedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1396 1 CAO ApprovalAction ItemHEARING to consider initiation of the Parks Master Plan by means of a Parks Vision document, pertaining to all land within the City of Fresno Sphere of Influence, filed by the Development and Resource Management Director 1. RESOLUTION - Initiating the Parks Master Plan by means of the Vision Plan and directing staff to continue work on the next phase of the master planning process.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID16-1309 1  Action ItemWORKSHOP regarding Recharge Fresno Program Updatepresented  Action details Not available