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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/25/2017 8:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID17-686 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of the Renaissance Scholars Program at Fresno State - From Foster Homes to Graduation and Proclamation of Lisa Casarez with Angels of Grace Foster Family Agency - Celebrating 17 Years of Providing a Place of Refuge and Healing for Foster Children   Action details Not available
ID17-725 1 PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEKCeremonial ItemProclamation of “National Public Works Week”   Action details Not available
ID17-753 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “New Wrinkles: Viva Las Vegas”   Action details Not available
ID17-100 1  MinutesApproval of minutes from May 18, 2017adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID17-350 11-A Action ItemApprove Consultant Services Agreement with Optiv Security Inc. in an amount not to exceed $60,000 for an information security assessment focused on identifying information security threats and vulnerabilities.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-718 11-B Action ItemActions pertaining to construction of well site improvements at Pump Station 303A (PS 303A) located at 6780 N. Lafayette Avenue (Bid File 3457) (County island within Council District 2): 1. Award a Contract to V&G Builders, Inc., for $275,563 to construct well site improvements at PS 303A. 2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or their designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-719 11-C Action ItemReject all bids to the Phase 2 Regional Transmission Mains Segment B Project (Bid File 3451) (Council District 5, Fresno County)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-720 11-D Action ItemApprove a First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Agreement with California C.A.D. Solutions, Inc. for an extension of the Agreement term through November 30, 2017approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-722 11-E Action ItemApprove a contract change order for the Headworks Wet Well Cleaning at the Fresno/Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 3466) for $37,423 and a three-day time extension adjusting the contract amount to $387,188 (Council District 3)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-728 11-F Action ItemAward a contract in the amount of $88,400 and a contingency of $5,000 to Blair, Church & Flynn, Inc., a California Corporation, for professional engineering services for the design of the A-Side Canal Replacement (Council District 3)   Action details Not available
ID17-723 11-G Action ItemAward a purchase contract in the amount of $144,392.81 to Cook’s Communications Corp for the purchase of Kenwood police radio sets for the police patrol sedans and SUVs (City-wide) (Bid File 3535)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-726 11-H Action ItemAward a purchase contract in the amount of $153,113.95 to Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto Electric for the purchase of Police Vehicle Light Bars for the Police Patrol Sedans and SUVs (City-wide) (bid file 3529)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-730 11-I Action ItemAward a sole source purchase contract in the amount of $448,023.90 to NO-DES, Inc., for the purchase of one Neutral Output Discharge Elimination System water main flushing truck (Requires 5 votes)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-727 11-J Action ItemActions pertaining to the Mariposa Plaza to commission artists to create and install new artwork - File No. 033117LP (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 153002/Class 2 and Section 15332/ Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award an art services agreement for $200,000 to Gordon Huether Studio of Napa, California, to create and install new artwork for Mariposa Plaza   Action details Not available
ID17-763 11-K ResolutionRESOLUTION - Making findings to comply with Section 66015 of the California Government Code relating to permits for residential rooftop solar energy systems.   Action details Not available
ID17-734 11-L Discussion ItemActions pertaining to the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $126,513 in grant funding for the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health. 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2016 SHSGP grant.read and presentedPass Action details Not available
ID17-702 11-M Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to annex Final Tract Map No. 5513, Annexation No. 137, to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 2 (south of East Church Avenue between South Minnewawa and Clovis Avenues); and setting the public hearing for June 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (Council District 5)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-691 11-N Action ItemBILL - (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)   Action details Not available
ID17-768 11-O Action ItemApprove Amended Employment Agreement of City AttorneyapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID17-769 11-P Action ItemApprove Amended Employment Agreement of City ClerkapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID17-728 11-F Action ItemAward a contract in the amount of $88,400 and a contingency of $5,000 to Blair, Church & Flynn, Inc., a California Corporation, for professional engineering services for the design of the A-Side Canal Replacement (Council District 3)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-727 11-J Action ItemActions pertaining to the Mariposa Plaza to commission artists to create and install new artwork - File No. 033117LP (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 153002/Class 2 and Section 15332/ Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award an art services agreement for $200,000 to Gordon Huether Studio of Napa, California, to create and install new artwork for Mariposa Plaza   Action details Not available
ID17-763 11-K ResolutionRESOLUTION - Making findings to comply with Section 66015 of the California Government Code relating to permits for residential rooftop solar energy systems.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-691 11-N Action ItemBILL - (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)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-709 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Elisia White to discuss providing a safe haven for people without housing. (Speaker resides in District 4)   Action details Not available
ID17-767 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Mary Esther Correa to dispute the fines she has incurred by Code Enforcement on her Iowa Street property (Speaker’s property located in District 7)   Action details Not available
ID17-759 1  Discussion ItemWORKSHOP - Presentation of the Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2018 Budgetpresented  Action details Not available
ID17-716 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 80 (Final Tract Map No. 6031) (south of East Dakota Avenue between North Fowler and Armstrong Avenues) (Council District 4) 1. RESOLUTION - Directing Preparation of a Modified Engineer’s Report Analyzing Impact of Proposed Change in Lot Quantity and Decrease in Probable Special Tax for Proposed Modification of Resolution No. 2017-109 2. RESOLUTION - Receiving and Approving the Modified District Report and Modifying Resolution No. 2017-109 for Annexation No. 80 3. ***RESOLUTION - Annexing Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax 4. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election 5. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results 6. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2016-2017 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 80approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-696 1  Action Item1. Actions Pertaining to Repayment of Loan from City of Fresno (City) to Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority (Authority): a. RESOLUTION of Authority authorizing the assignment of the Authority’s interest in two promissory notes from the City of Fresno Cultural Arts Properties, Inc. to the City as repayment for City’s loan in the amount of $12,690,500 and directing the execution of all documents and taking all actions necessary to accomplish assignment. (Authority action) b. Acceptance of assignment of Authority’s interest in two promissory notes from the City of Fresno Cultural Arts Properties, Inc. in full repayment of loan to Authority and direct the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to accomplish assignment. (City action)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-697 1  Action Item2. Actions Pertaining to Repayment of Loan from Clearinghouse NMTC (Sub 18) LLC (with City of Fresno as successor in interest) and Dissolution of City of Fresno Cultural Arts Properties, Inc. (COFCAP): a. RESOLUTION of City of Fresno Cultural Arts Properties, Inc. authorizing the conveyance of 1515 Van Ness Avenue in Fresno, California to the City of Fresno as repayment for the loan from the City of Fresno (as successor in interest) in the Amount of $16,600,000 and directing the execution of all necessary documents and taking of all actions necessary to accomplish transfer. (COFCAP action) b. Acceptance of conveyance of Fresno of 1515 Van Ness Avenue in Fresno, California in full repayment of promissory notes evidencing original loan to COFCAP and direct the City Manager or designee to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to accomplish transfer. (City action) c. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the dissolution of COFCAP and the distribution of all remaining assets to the City of Fresno and the execution of all necessary documents and taking of all actions necessary to approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-724 13-A Action ItemActions pertaining to drilling and development of five new water production wells at Pump Stations 051A, 060A, 156, 210A, and 241-2 under Bid File 3539 (Citywide): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption for PS 241-2 pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301(b). 2. Award a construction contract to Zim Industries, Inc., for $2,941,754 to drill five new water production wells at Pump Stations 051A, 060A, 156, 210A, and 241-2. 3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-766 13-C Action ItemApprove the Wireless Marketing Agreement with 5 Bars Communities a dba of XG Communities, LLC allowing 5 Bars to actively market wireless service infrastructure for City designated sites and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute related documents.approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID17-713 13-D Action ItemActions pertaining to a Concession Agreement related to Airways Golf Course (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 for existing facilities 2. Approve Concession Agreement and Agreement for Golf Course Operations at Airways Golf Course between the City of Fresno and Sierra Golf Management, Inc.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-764 15-B Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. ARNOLD, Connie, et al. v. City of Fresno, and Does 1 through 10; United States District Court Case No.: 1:16-CV-01625-LJO-EPG   Action details Not available
ID17-765 15-C Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. CENTENO, Channel, et al. v. City of Fresno, and Does 1 through 10; United States District Court Case No.: 1:16-CV-00653-DAD-SAB.   Action details Not available
ID17-675 13-B Action ItemBILL - (For Introduction) adding Article 7 to Chapter 13 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Newsracks Citywide and in Special DistrictsrejectedPass Action details Not available
ID17-729 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. A-16-014; Rezone Application No. R-16-013; Vesting Tentative Tract map No. 6165/UGM; associated Environmental Assessment No. A-16-014/R-16-013/T-6165; and, a Development Agreement by and between the City of Fresno and High and Mighty Farms, Inc., Courthouse California, LLC., and Nancy M. Dunlap, Trustee of the Ruth Martori Non-QTIP Marital Trust (Council District 5) a. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment (EA) No. A-16-014/R-16-013/T-6165 dated October 21, 2016 for purposes of the proposed project. b. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. A-16-014 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Roosevelt Community Plan to change the planned land use designations for the subject property from Medium-Low Density Residential (±22 acres), Medium Density Residential (±35 acres), Urban Neighborhood Residential (±15 acres), and Open Space/Neighborhood Park with a dual designation of Urban Neighborhood Residential (±6 acres) to Medium Density Residential (±63 acres), Residential MuapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID17-701 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Rezone Application No. R-16-020, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6160, Conditional Use Permit Application No. C-16-062, and related Environmental Assessment No. R-16-020/C-16-062/T-6160, for property located on the northeast corner of N. Colonial and W. San Jose Avenues (Council District 2) 1. ADOPT the Finding of Conformity to the Fresno General Plan Master Environmental Impact Report as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. R-16-020/C-16-062/T-6160 dated March 3, 2017. 2. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - approving Rezone Application No. R-16-020 to rezone the subject property from the RS-5 (Residential Single Family, Medium Density) zone district to the RS-5/PD (Residential Single Family, Medium Density/Planned Development) zone district. 3. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. C-16-062 subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated May 25, 2017. 4. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6160 subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated May 25, 2017.approvedPass Action details Not available
ID17-762 15-AClosed SessionClosed Session Item1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator(s): Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips 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) Sponsors: Personnel Services Department 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 Cit   Action details Not available