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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/27/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 20-0040 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “Women’s Equality Day”presented  Action details Not available
ID 20-001124 15-CClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. Anthony Perez, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.: 1:18-CV-00127 (Police Department)   Action details Not available
ID 20-00966 15-BClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. State of California, Ex Rel. v. Cellco Partnership, et al.; Sacramento Superior Court Case No.: 34-2012-00127517   Action details Not available
ID 20-001032 15-AClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. City of Fresno v. Outfront Media LLC.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 20CECG01793   Action details Not available
ID 20-001077 11-A MinutesApproval of Minutes for the August 17, 2020 Special Closed and Open Session Meeting, the August 20, 2020 Special Meeting and the August 20, 2020 Council Meetingapproved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001006 11-B Action ItemActions pertaining to the approval of an agreement between TAM+CZ Inc., of Fresno, CA in the amount of $127,880 plus a contingency of $10,000 for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Community Center Remodel Project at 5191 North Sixth Street (Council District 4)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001038 11-C Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Parcel Map No. 2017-12 as Annexation No. 47 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, September 24, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. (southwesterly side of North Golden State Boulevard; north of West Herndon Avenue) (Council District 2)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001040 11-D Action ItemReject all bids for the City Hall Elevator Remodel Project - Bid File No. 3757 (Council District 3)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001041 11-E Action ItemRESOLUTION - Authorizing the Department of Public Works to Submit Grant Applications Totaling up to $11 Million in Requests for Funding to the California Department of Transportation's Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 Call for Projects, and authorizing the execution of application related documents by the Public Works Director or designee (Council Districts 1,3,4,5 and 7)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001042 11-F Action ItemActions pertaining to the Cedar Avenue and Woodward Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project - Bid File No. 3738 (Council District 5) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) and 15304 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2020-159 appropriating $310,700 to the Cedar Avenue and Woodward Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $498,969.60 to American Paving Co. of Fresno, Californiaadopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001037 11-G Action ItemActions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard South Extension Project (Council District 2): 1. RESOLUTION - Adopting findings pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15091 and 15093 as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15096 2. ***RESOLUTION - 7th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 appropriating $2,003,400 for the Veterans Boulevard South Extension Project (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $6,563,662.00 to Avison Construction, of Madera, California for the Veterans Boulevard Project - South Extension Package from Barstow Avenue to Shaw Avenue - Bid File No. 3755   Action details Not available
ID 20-001055 11-H Action ItemActions pertaining to Peach Avenue Widening project (Districts 5 and 7): 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated September 13, 2019, prepared for the Peach Avenue widening project between East Butler and East Jensen Avenues 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Project Agreement Short-Term Regional Transportation Program Project I2 Urban, Peach Avenue Widening - Butler to Jensen Avenues 3. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Project Agreement Short-Term Regional Transportation Program Project I3 Urban, Peach Avenue Widening - Kings Canyon Road to Belmont Avenue 4. Approve New Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and San Joaquin Valley Railroad in the amount of $803,896.93approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-00980 11-I Action ItemReport to Council by Tutelian & Company, Inc. regarding First Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Fresno and Tutelian & Company, Inc.approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001104 11-J Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 15th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 to appropriate $18,454,300 for the Animal Shelter Project in the Public Works Department (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 votes)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001034 21-K Action ItemApprove a three year Agreement with an option of three one-year extensions for Employee Assistance Program Services between the City of Fresno and Halcyon Behavioral Employee Assistance and authorize the Personnel Services Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the City   Action details Not available
ID 20-001110 11-L Action ItemActions pertaining to FY 2021 Insurance Expenses: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the reallocation of $480,000 in the Property Self-Insurance Fund to provide additional funding for FY 2021 insurance expenses (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); (5 affirmative votes required). 2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the reallocation of $295,000 in the Liability Self-Insurance Fund to provide additional funding for FY 2021 insurance expenses (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); (5 affirmative votes required).adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001044 11-M Action ItemAward a service contract to ScrubCan, Inc., Cleaning Solutions of Fresno, California, for Custodial Services at various Department of Transportation facilities, for three years with two optional one-year extensions, in the amount of $224,630 per year, and authorize the Director of Transportation, or designee, to sign the contract on behalf of the City (Bid File 9520)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001045 11-N Action ItemApprove the award of a product requirements contract to Casey Printing of King City, California, for schedule guide printing services for a total not to exceed $134,082.30 over five years (Bid Eval 9542)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001048 11-O Action ItemActions pertaining to submitting an application to the Clean Mobility Options Program for funding to conduct a Transportation Needs Assessment: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15306/Class 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a funding request to the California Air Resources Board Clean Mobility Options Program for Disadvantaged Communities for a Community Needs Assessment Project of the Three Palms Mobile Home Park area, directing execution of grant award documents, acceptance of funds, if awarded, and administration of the Transportation Needs Assessment   Action details Not available
ID 20-001049 11-P Action ItemApprove the award of a service contract to REMIX of San Francisco, California, for cloud-based transit planning software for a total not to exceed $97,000 over four years (Bid File 9551)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001051 11-Q Action ItemRESOLUTION - Authorizing and directing submission of applications and execution of related documents for Transportation Security Administration Other Transaction Agreement Funding of a Checked Baggage Facility and In-line Checked Baggage Inspection System at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00500 11-R Action Item***RESOLUTION - Approve 1st Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution No. 2020-160, adding six (6) Custodian and one (1) Airport Operations Officer full-time positions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4) - Airports Department, effective September 1, 2020. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001056 11-S Action ItemReject all bids for the construction of a Solid Waste Convenience Center at 4111 N. Winery Avenue (Bid File 3691) (Council District 4)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001072 11-T Action ItemActions pertaining to Disposition of Pride Park (APN 467-29-205T): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15312/Class 12 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines. 2. Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (FEOC), in the amount of $1.00 for real property located at Pride Park (APN 467-29-205T) to be used in conjunction with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission’s Educational Services Program (District 3).continued  Action details Not available
ID 20-001108 11-U Action ItemApprove a First Amendment to Agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC., for $120,000 for a total of $167,794.50 to provide professional employee health screening services for COVID-19 employee screening at the Municipal Services Center   Action details Not available
ID 20-001111 11-V ResolutionRESOLUTION - Declaring property located on the southeast corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Avenues (APN 452-114-34T) to be surplus and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Actadopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-00981 11-WFY 20 annual participation agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification ProgramAction ItemActions pertaining to the FY 20 Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program: 1. Approve the FY 20 annual participation agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition $81,382.65, including interest, forfeited in connection with a crime. Funds will be used for the Skywatch program, safety equipment and other items directly related to law enforcement 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related documentsapproved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001076 11-X Action ItemActions pertaining to the Installation of a Tot Lot at Tollhouse Park (District 4) 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15303/Class 3, 15304/Class 4 and 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the reallocation of $647,800 within the PARCS Department to address funding for Tollhouse Park and JSK Park (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) 3. Approve a Playspace Partner Agreement with KaBOOM!, Inc. for the Tollhouse Park Tot Lot Installation in the amount of $113,500   Action details Not available
ID 20-001115 11-Y AppointmentApprove the appointment of Michael Vasquez to the District 5 Project Review Committeeapproved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001121 11-Z Action ItemAction pertaining to Electric Vehicle Charging: 1. ***BILL NO. B-29 - (Intro. 8/20/2020) (For adoption) - Adding Section 14-1022 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Electric Vehicle Charging. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001122 11-AA Action ItemAction related to conversion of motels to permanent residences by modifying zoning and use regulations for Lodging-to-Dwelling uses within the City of Fresno. 1. ***BILL NO. B-32 - (Intro. 8/20/2020) (For adoption) - Adding Section 15-2737.5 to the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Lodging-to-Dwelling conversion requirements; amending Table 15-1102 relating to use regulations for Mixed-Use Districts; amending Table 15-1202 relating to land use regulations for Commercial Districts; amending Table 15-1302 relating to land use regulations for Employment Districts; and amending Table 15 -1502 relating to use regulations for Downtown Districts and amending Section 15-6702 relating to definitions for residential use classifications related to Text Amendment Application No. P20-00460, to modify zoning and use regulations for Lodging-to-Dwelling uses within the City of Fresno. (Subject to Mayor's veto.)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001086 13-B Action ItemActions related to CARES Act retrofit of City’s Facilities (Citywide): 1. Adopt of a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(d) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Approve the extension of Agreement with The Gordian Group; and 3. Approve the extension of Contract with Puma Construction in the amount of $2,418,252, for a total of $3,504,796.approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001107 13-C Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 19th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 appropriating $2,500,000 in CARES Act Funds for the Telework Technology for Remote Working Program. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001037 11-G Action ItemActions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard South Extension Project (Council District 2): 1. RESOLUTION - Adopting findings pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15091 and 15093 as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15096 2. ***RESOLUTION - 7th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 appropriating $2,003,400 for the Veterans Boulevard South Extension Project (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $6,563,662.00 to Avison Construction, of Madera, California for the Veterans Boulevard Project - South Extension Package from Barstow Avenue to Shaw Avenue - Bid File No. 3755adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001044 11-M Action ItemAward a service contract to ScrubCan, Inc., Cleaning Solutions of Fresno, California, for Custodial Services at various Department of Transportation facilities, for three years with two optional one-year extensions, in the amount of $224,630 per year, and authorize the Director of Transportation, or designee, to sign the contract on behalf of the City (Bid File 9520)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001048 11-O Action ItemActions pertaining to submitting an application to the Clean Mobility Options Program for funding to conduct a Transportation Needs Assessment: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15306/Class 6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a funding request to the California Air Resources Board Clean Mobility Options Program for Disadvantaged Communities for a Community Needs Assessment Project of the Three Palms Mobile Home Park area, directing execution of grant award documents, acceptance of funds, if awarded, and administration of the Transportation Needs AssessmentadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00500 11-R Action Item***RESOLUTION - Approve 1st Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution No. 2020-160, adding six (6) Custodian and one (1) Airport Operations Officer full-time positions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4) - Airports Department, effective September 1, 2020. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001076 11-X Action ItemActions pertaining to the Installation of a Tot Lot at Tollhouse Park (District 4) 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15303/Class 3, 15304/Class 4 and 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the reallocation of $647,800 within the PARCS Department to address funding for Tollhouse Park and JSK Park (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) 3. Approve a Playspace Partner Agreement with KaBOOM!, Inc. for the Tollhouse Park Tot Lot Installation in the amount of $113,500adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001122 11-AA Action ItemAction related to conversion of motels to permanent residences by modifying zoning and use regulations for Lodging-to-Dwelling uses within the City of Fresno. 1. ***BILL NO. B-32 - (Intro. 8/20/2020) (For adoption) - Adding Section 15-2737.5 to the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Lodging-to-Dwelling conversion requirements; amending Table 15-1102 relating to use regulations for Mixed-Use Districts; amending Table 15-1202 relating to land use regulations for Commercial Districts; amending Table 15-1302 relating to land use regulations for Employment Districts; and amending Table 15 -1502 relating to use regulations for Downtown Districts and amending Section 15-6702 relating to definitions for residential use classifications related to Text Amendment Application No. P20-00460, to modify zoning and use regulations for Lodging-to-Dwelling uses within the City of Fresno. (Subject to Mayor's veto.)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001034 21-K Action ItemApprove a three year Agreement with an option of three one-year extensions for Employee Assistance Program Services between the City of Fresno and Halcyon Behavioral Employee Assistance and authorize the Personnel Services Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the Cityapproved as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001108 11-U Action ItemApprove a First Amendment to Agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC., for $120,000 for a total of $167,794.50 to provide professional employee health screening services for COVID-19 employee screening at the Municipal Services CenterapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001117 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 (Promenade Parking Lot) 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 (Promenade Parking Lot) 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)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001062 1  Action Item(CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 AT 10:15 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) 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 General Plan and the West Area Comcontinued  Action details Not available
ID 20-001054 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P19-06059; Plan Amendment Application No. P19-06060; Pre-zone Application No. P19-06060; Development Permit Application No. P19-06061; and, related Environmental Assessment No. P19-06059/P19-06060/P19-06061 for ±8.48 acres of property located on the southwest corner of East Tulare Street and South Peach Avenue (Council District 5 or 7). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P19-06059/P19-06060/P19-06061, dated June 5, 2020, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and related Addendum dated August 14, 2020, for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P19-06059 to initiate annexation proceedings for the Tulare-Peach No. 3 Reorganization proposing incorporation of the subject property within the City of Fresno; and, detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto.) 3. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P19-06060 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan andadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00915 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P18-01089; Pre-zone Application No. P18-01089; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6237/UGM; and, related Environmental Assessment No. T-6237/P18-01089 for ±26.92 acres of property located on the southeast corner of North Grantland Avenue and the West Dakota Avenue alignment (Council District 2). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P18-01089/T-6237, dated May 15, 2020, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P18-01089 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the West Area Community Plan to change the planned land use designations for the subject property from Residential Medium Density (±18.07 acres) and Residential High Density (±8.85 acres) to Residential Medium Low Density (±26.92 acres). 3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P18-01089 proposing to pre-zone the subject property from the Fresno County RR (Rural Residential) zone district to the RS-4/UGM adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-00951 13-A Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving allocations and awarding subrecipient agreements in accordance with the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as approved to form by the City Attorneycontinued  Action details Not available
ID 20-001112 13-D Resolution***RESOLUTION - Directing application for electric vehicle grants, purchasing vehicles, and installing necessary infrastructure (Subject to Mayor’s veto).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001080 14-A Action ItemWORKSHOP on HomelessnesscontinuedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001114 13-E Resolution***RESOLUTION - Directing use of virtual residential inspections and associated fee waivers (Subject to Mayor’s veto).adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001119 14-B Action ItemApprove CARES Act expenditure and contract for the Senior Aid for Food and Resources (SAFR) Program: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 20th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 to appropriate $500,000 in CARES Act Funds for the Senior Aid for Food and Resources (SAFR) Program (Requires 5 affirmative votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Approve agreement with Pardini’s CateringadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001213 1  Action ItemeComments and Emails received for August 27, 2020 Regular Meeting   Action details Not available