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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/16/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
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ID 20-00912 11-A MinutesApproval of Minutes for the following: June 11, 2020 Regular Meeting; June 11, 2020 Special Emergency Open Session Meeting; June 15, 2020 Budget Hearings; June 16, 2020 Budget Hearings; June 18, 2020 Regular Meeting; June 22, 2020 Regular Meeting; June 22, 2020 Special Meeting; June 25, 2020 Regular Meeting; June 30, 2020 Budget Hearings; and June 30, 2020 Special Emergency Open Session Meetingapproved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00773 11-B Action ItemActions pertaining to Sierra Sky Park (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Negative Declaration per staff determination, pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21157.1 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15177, Master Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2012111015) 2. BILL - (For Introduction) - Modifying Sections 1901 and 1905 of Chapter 14 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to use of aircraft and the parking of aircraft on public streets in Sierra Sky Park 3. RESOLUTION - of Intention No. 1128-D to vacate a portion of West Spaatz Avenue and North Doolittle Drive between North Blythe Avenue and West Herndon Avenueadopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00882 11-C Action ItemRESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications Requesting up to $3 Million in Grant Funds from the Fresno Council of Governments (COG) 2020/21 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program for Advanced Transit Projects (New Technology Grant Program) to Install Adaptive Traffic Signal Control Technology and Pedestrian Signal Touchless Push Buttonsadopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00885 11-D Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6249 as Annexation No. 111 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 10:00 am (south side of East Copper Avenue between North Willow and Chestnut Avenues) (Council District 6)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00886 11-E Action ItemActions pertaining to the City Hall UB&C Counter Remodel Project (Bid File 3720) (Council District 3) 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(a)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract with Next Stage Construction, of Fresno, CA, for $148,000approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00890 11-F Action ItemActions pertaining to the Restroom Remodels Project (at Frank H. Ball, Highway City, and Mary Ella Brown) Project (Bid File 3714) (Council Districts 2 and 3) 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(a)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract with Next Stage Construction, of Fresno, CA, for $350,000   Action details Not available
ID 20-00892 11-G Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6290 as Annexation No. 45 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 10:00 am (south side of West San Jose Avenue, west of North Maroa Avenue between North Nantucket and Colonial Avenues) (Council District 2)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00893 11-H Action ItemApprove an Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement with the Veteran’s Administration for the Traffic Signal Installation Project at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Angus Street (Council District 7)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00891 11-I Action ItemReject all bids for the Ashlan Avenue Sidewalks from Effie Street to State Route 41 - Bid File No. 3719 (Council District 7)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00895 11-J Action ItemReject all bids for the Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project - Bid File No. 3748 (Council Districts 2)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00897 11-K Action ItemReject all bids for the Armstrong Avenue and Lane Avenue Traffic Signal Project - Bid File No. 3743 (Council Districts 5)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00899 11-L Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Parcel A of Final Parcel Map No. 2019-06 as Annexation No. 46 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 10:00 am (northeast corner of North First and East Nees Avenues) (Council District 6)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00914 11-M Action ItemApprove service contract with A-C Electric Company in the amount not to exceed $107,734 for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility for Replacement of Programmable Logic Controller Equipment, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Replacement and Configuration Integration. (Bid File 3753) (Citywide)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00828 11-N Action ItemActions Pertaining to Small Cell Fees: 1. Adopt a finding that this approval is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15273(a) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 557th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a conduit/conductor fee related to Small Cell Deployment. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00903 11-O Action Item***BILL NO. B-23 - (Intro. 6/25/2020) (For adoption) - Amending Article 17, Chapter 9, Section 9-1705 of Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Franchise Tow Agreements. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-00904 11-P Action Item***BILL NO. B-24 - (Intro. 6/25/2020) (For adoption) - Amending Section 2-514 of the Fresno Municipal Code in response to the COVID-19 pandemic : (Requires 5 affirmative votes if treated as an Emergency Ordinance) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00908 11-Q ResolutionActions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving an Application for Authorization to Access State and Federal Level Summary Criminal History Information for Cannabis Employment, Contractors, Licensing or Certification Purposes (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00923 11-R AppointmentApprove the appointment of Marcelino Valdez to the Immigration Affairs Committee.approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00925 11-S Resolution***RESOLUTION - Limiting the filling of positions, raises, and promotions (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-00927 11-T Action ItemApprove a services agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems for the Annual Wellness, Fitness and Physicals Program in an amount not to exceed $140,000.approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00928 11-U Action ItemActions pertaining to COVID-19 response and the Central Valley Children Services Network: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with Central Valley Children Services Network for child care services for essential workers in the amount of $2,389,808 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 appropriating $2,389,808 from the City’s Coronavirus Relief Fund to fund the Central Valley Children Services Network child care program (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00930 11-V Action ItemRESOLUTION - Regarding Effects Upon Development of the Expiration of the 2003 Tax Sharing Agreement with the County of Fresnoadopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00931 11-W ResolutionActions related to Fresno Micro Farmers Farm to Family Program: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Amending the Fresno Micro Farmers Farm to Family Program to increase the maximum grant amount (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00890 11-F Action ItemActions pertaining to the Restroom Remodels Project (at Frank H. Ball, Highway City, and Mary Ella Brown) Project (Bid File 3714) (Council Districts 2 and 3) 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(a)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract with Next Stage Construction, of Fresno, CA, for $350,000approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00903 11-O Action Item***BILL NO. B-23 - (Intro. 6/25/2020) (For adoption) - Amending Article 17, Chapter 9, Section 9-1705 of Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Franchise Tow Agreements. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)continuedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00883 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. 110 (Final Parcel Map No. 2018-04; Parcels A to E, and the Remainder Parcel) (north side of West Providence Avenue between North Cornelia and Lodi Avenues) (Council District 3) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 110 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2020-2021 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 110 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00884 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 35 (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 504-092-34S, 504-092-38S, and 504-092-42S (El Paseo Phase II Development) (southwest side of North Riverside Drive, south of West Herndon Avenue) (Council District 2) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2020-2021 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 35 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00916 1  Action Item(CONTINUE TO AUGUST 20, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M.) CONTINUED HEARING to consider Annexation Application No. P19-02239, Plan Amendment/Rezone Application No. P19-02237, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6234/UGM, and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6234/P19-02237/P19-02239, for property located on the west side of North Hayes Avenue between West Ashlan and West Shields Avenues (Council District 1) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPT the finding of a Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6234/P19-02237/P19-02239 dated March 13, 2020 for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P19-02239 proposing to initiate proceedings for the Dakota-Hayes No. 4 Reorganization to annex the ±235 acre property to the City of Fresno; and detachment from the North Central Fire Protection District and the Kings River Conservation District. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto.) 3. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P19-02237 proposing to amend the Fresno continued  Action details Not available
ID 20-00157 1 Promenade Lot Asset Release from 2004 Lease Revenue BondsAction ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (Various Capital Projects), Series 2004: 1. RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Fresno authorizing the release of facilities and amendment to the Facilities Lease and Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (Various Capital Projects), Series 2004 and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection therewith (Council action) 2. RESOLUTION of the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority authorizing the release of facilities and amendment of the Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (Various Capital Projects), Series 2004 and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable action in connection therewith (Authority action)continued  Action details Not available
ID 20-00881 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-05984 and related Environmental Assessment No. P19-05984, (Council District 6) - Planning & Development Department. 1. CONSIDER Environmental Assessment No. P19-05984, dated July 16, 2020, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 1 Categorical Exemption; and, 2. DENY the applicant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission and the Planning and Development Department Director to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P19-05984 requesting to upgrade the Johnny Quik Type 20 (Off-Sale Beer & Wine) alcohol sales license to a Type 21 (Off-Sale General License) to include distilled spirits.approved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00922 1  Action ItemApprove Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Owner Participation Agreement with Broadway Plaza Family Apartments, LP relating to the residential project at 1241-1263 Broadway Mall, commonly known as Hotel FresnoapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00873 13-A Action ItemActions pertaining to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation 5-Year Plan: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a five-year Plan to the California Housing and Community Development Department in application for funding from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) for the development of affordable multifamily and single family housing, owner occupied home rehabilitation, and down payment assistance to benefit low- and moderate- income persons and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - 2nd amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 appropriating $3,407,700 for affordable housing development, housing rehabilitation, and homebuyer assistance through state entitlement grant programs (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)continuedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00901 13-B Action ItemApprove a $1,462,000 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Community Housing Development Organization Agreement with Self-Help Enterprises for the construction of its proposed Annadale Phase II Single-Family Housing Project consisting of 22 affordable single-family homes on Annadale Avenue west of Elm Avenue in southwest Fresno (District 3)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00924 14-A Action ItemApprove agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) for the implementation of the DAWN Initiative (Development Across West Fresno Neighborhoods)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00900 15-A Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION; Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Isiah Murrietta-Golding, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.: 1:18-CV-00314 (Police Department)   Action details Not available
ID 20-00907 15-BClosed Session ItemClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jeffrey Cardell, Richard Boyd 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); 13. Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, A   Action details Not available
ID 20-00921 15-C Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a) Matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings, the security of essential public services, and to the public’s right of access to public services and public facilities, and related actions pertaining to the Declaration by Governor Newsom of a State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19, and related local concerns.   Action details Not available
ID 20-00926 15-DClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code - Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 19CECG00422 (PARCS), and 2. Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 19CECG00432 (PARCS).   Action details Not available
ID 20-00929 15-E Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION or DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) 1. City of Fresno v. The State of California, Cal TransDISCUSSED  Action details Not available