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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/17/2020 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
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ID 20-001197 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation in honor of the 25th Anniversary of Jaswant Singh Khalra Daypresented  Action details Not available
ID 20-001172 15-A Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION; Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) 1. Significant Exposure to Litigation: Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability v. City of Fresno (Planning and Development)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001181 15-C Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): 1. 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 20-001183 15-B Closed 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, Acontinued  Action details Not available
ID 20-001182 15-D Action ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1625 G Street Fresno, CA 93706 (APN 465-084-30) Negotiating Parties: City Manager, 1626 Fresno MRP, LLC Under Negotiations: Price and terms of acquisition   Action details Not available
ID 20-001144 11-A MinutesApproval of Minutes for the August 27, 2020 Special Council Meeting and the August 27, 2020 Regular Council Meetingapproved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001057 11-B Action ItemActions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity: 1. BILL- (For introduction) Amending Sections 9-3304, 9-3306, 9-3308, and 9-3315 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the regulation of cannabis microbusinesses. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 559th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 adding fees relating to Commercial Cannabis Business permit applications (Subject to Mayor’s veto). 3. Approve the Cannabis Social Equity Assistance Program Services   Action details Not available
ID 20-001060 11-C Action Item***RESOLUTION - Claiming funds of $467,374.35 for stale dated (uncashed) utility customer refund checks dated December 28, 2000, through December 30, 2016, and transferring said funds from Utility Sales Clearing Fund 52502 to Water Enterprise Fund 40101, Solid Waste Operating Fund 41001, Community Sanitation Operating Fund 41501, and Wastewater Operating Fund 40501. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001152 11-D Action ItemApprove a second amendment to the Agreement with BKF Engineers in the amount of $17,850, for a total contract amount of $82,920, to provide additional consulting services for the Shields Avenue Bankside Trail from Fresno Street to First Street (Council District 7)approved  Action details Not available
ID 20-001153 11-E Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6235 as Annexation No. 114 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, October 22, 2020, at 10:00 am (northeast corner of North Armstrong and East Olive Avenues) (Council District 4)adopted  Action details Not available
ID 20-001154 11-F Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6275 and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein - northwest corner of North Chestnut Avenue and East Copper Avenue (Council District 6)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001155 11-G Action ItemActions pertaining to Veterans Boulevard Project (Council District 2): 1. ***RESOLUTION - 18th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2020-159 appropriating $900,000 for the Veterans Boulevard Right-of-Way Project (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 20,959 square foot Permanent Canal Easement from a portion of 6785 W. Barstow Avenue, Fresno (APN: 505-060-08), owned by Adamas, LLC., a California Limited Liability Company in consideration for $73,400 in compensation, on behalf of the Fresno Irrigation District (FID), to facilitate the Veterans Boulevard South Extension Project 3. Authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to sign all documents necessary to complete the subject acquisition   Action details Not available
ID 20-001159 11-H Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 21st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No 2020-159 to appropriate $724,500 for the MLK Center Active Transportation Project, also known as the Transformative Climate Communities Leverage Project Southwest Offsite Improvements (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Council District 3)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001160 11-I Action Item***RESOLUTION - 24th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2020-159 to appropriate $346,600 for 5G Cellular Plan Review and Inspection. (Requires five affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).   Action details Not available
ID 20-001158 11-J Action ItemReject all bids for replacement control valve purchase contract for the Friant-Kern Canal Pipeline at the City of Fresno’s Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (Bid File 3735) (Council District 6)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001202 11-K Action ItemBILL - (for Introduction) - Granting a non-exclusive roll-off franchise for roll-off collection within the City of Fresno to True Clean Construction Cleanup, Inc., in preparation for a public hearing on the matter and final vote to approve the Non-Exclusive Roll-Off Franchise on October 29, 2020 (Citywide)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001164 11-L Action ItemReject all bids for a Requirements Contract for FAX Monthly Passes and Tickets (Bid File 9536)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001179 11-M Resolution***RESOLUTION - Accepting electronic signatures and scanned copies of original signatures (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001190 11-N Action ItemActions pertaining to Marjaree Mason Center: 1. Approve agreement with Marjaree Mason Center awarding CARES funding for emergency shelter and food services 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 23rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2020-159 to appropriate $518,800 in CARES Act Funds for emergency shelter and food services (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001212 11-O Resolution***RESOLUTION - Adopting the "Open City Hall to the Public Act" (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001214 11-P Resolution***RESOLUTION - Adopting the "End the Snitch Hotline Act" (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001221 11-Q Action ItemApprove Purchase and Sale Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for the sale of Pride Park (APN 467-292-05T)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001222 11-R OrdinanceBILL (for introduction and adoption) - An Emergency Ordinance amending Section 2-506 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the powers and duties of the Director of Emergency Services during a Disaster, Emergency, or State of Emergency (Requires 5 affirmative votes)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001060 11-C Action Item***RESOLUTION - Claiming funds of $467,374.35 for stale dated (uncashed) utility customer refund checks dated December 28, 2000, through December 30, 2016, and transferring said funds from Utility Sales Clearing Fund 52502 to Water Enterprise Fund 40101, Solid Waste Operating Fund 41001, Community Sanitation Operating Fund 41501, and Wastewater Operating Fund 40501. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)continuedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001151 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. 112 (Final Tract Map No. 6258) (north side of West Ashlan Avenue near the northwest corner of North Hayes and West Ashlan Avenue) (Council District 1) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 112 (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. 112 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001113 1  Action ItemCONTINUED HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding CITY OF FRESNO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 9, Annexation No. 46 (Parcel A of Final Parcel Map No. 2019-06) (northeast corner of North First and East Nees Avenues) (Council District 6) 1. ***RESOLUTION - To Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 46 (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. 46 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)continued  Action details Not available
ID 20-001127 1  Action Item(CONTINUE TO SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 AT 10:05 A.M.) CONTINUED HEARING pertaining to Sierra Sky Park (Council District 2): 1. ***BILL NO. B-26 - (Intro. 7/16/2020) (For adoption) - 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 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. RESOLUTION - To vacate a portion of West Spaatz Avenue and North Doolittle Drive between North Blythe Avenue and West Herndon Avenuecontinued  Action details Not available
ID 20-001118 1  Action Item(CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 15, 2020 AT 10:05 A.M.) CONTINUED HEARING to consider the adoption of Plan Amendment Application No. P19-04226 and related Final Program Environmental Impact Report (FPEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) # 2019050005. The following applications have been filed by the Planning and Development Department Director and pertain to the Planning Area of the City of Fresno: 1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR SCH No. 2019050005 and Response to Comments Document), apply the Council’s independent judgment and analyses to the review, and then adopt the resolution certifying the FPEIR including the GHG Reduction Plan set forth in Appendix G of the FPEIR, as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), based on the Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed Final Program EIR and comments thereon. a. ADOPT an appropriate Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; b. FIND that based upon continued  Action details Not available
ID 20-001123 1  Action ItemCONTINUED 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 approval of a Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99 tax sharing agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto.) 3. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendmenadopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001166 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Text Amendment Application No. P19-02978, ordinance amendments, and related Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), regarding the proposed regulation and permitting of commercial cannabis activities in the city of Fresno. 1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2019070123), for the proposed regulation and permitting of commercial cannabis activities, apply the Council’s independent judgment and analysis to the review, and then adopt the resolution certifying the FEI, as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the Planning Commission’s recommendations on the proposed Final EIR and comments thereon; and, a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; and, b. ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by Public Resources Code, Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093; and c. APPROVE the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001148 13-A Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving allocations and awarding subrecipient agreements in accordance with the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan to include Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds of: $1,028,001 for Housing Rehabilitation, $161,000 for Non-Profit Public Services, and $35,000 for Micro-Enterprise Assistance; HOME Investment Partnerships funds of $711,789 for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance; Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds of $717,230 for homeless and homelessness prevention; and Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) funds of $617,040; 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 AttorneyadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001167 13-B Action ItemAward a three-year contract in the amount of $25,183,393 to National Express Transit for the continued provision of paratransit services with the option of four one-year extensions and authorize the Director of Transportation to execute the documents (Bid File 9524)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001168 13-C Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 14th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2020-159 to appropriate $1,970,400 of the $32,479,800 of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for transit operating, capital, and COVID-19 related expenses (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001201 14-B ResolutionBILL (for introduction and adoption) - Adopting as an emergency ordinance the “Business is Essential to Local Economies Act,” adding Section 2-516 and amending Section 2-514 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Requires 5 affirmative votes)adopted as amendedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001203 14-C Resolution***RESOLUTION - Approving the Infrastructure Financing District Plan for the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and the Allocation of the City’s Incremental Tax Revenue from the Project Area Pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.75 et seq. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 20-001147 14-A Discussion ItemWORKSHOP on Homelessnesspresented  Action details Not available
ID 20-001210 14-D ResolutionRESOLUTION - Adopting the "Anti-Oppressive Government Act"   Action details Not available
ID 20-001211 14-E Resolution***RESOLUTION - Adopting the "Business Freedom Act," repealing provisions of City Emergency Orders related to COVID-19 that close or restrict the operation of businesses (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Action details Not available
ID 20-001326 1  Action ItemeComments and Emails received for September 17, 2020 Regular Meeting   Action details Not available