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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/8/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 21-298 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “Recognition of the Armenian Genocide”   Action details Not available
ID 21-461 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “Transgender Day of Visibility”   Action details Not available
ID 21-462 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “National Donate Life Month”   Action details Not available
ID 21-015 11-A Action ItemApproval of minutes for March 18, 2021 Regular Meeting, March 18, 2021 Special Meeting, and March 31, 2021 Special Open and Closed Session Meeting.   Action details Not available
ID 21-482 11-B Action ItemBILL No. B-5 (Intro 3/4/21) (for adoption) - An emergency ordinance adding Section 2-517 to the Fresno Municipal Code related to grocery store employee hazard pay. (Requires five affirmative votes)continued  Action details Not available
ID 21-465 11-C Action ItemActions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity: 1. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING STATE OF CALIFORNIA CANNABIS EQUITY ACT GRANT FUNDING 2. ***RESOLUTION - 71st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2021-159 Appropriating $1,205,000 for the Cannabis Equity Grant Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve a No-Cost Extension Agreement Amendment with Hinderliter, de Llamas, and Associates for Professional Cannabis Consulting and Support Services 4. BILL- (For introduction) Amending Sections 9-3316 and 9-3325 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the regulation of cannabis.   Action details Not available
ID 21-397 11-D Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Grant of Option Agreement between City of Fresno and Fresno Community Solar Developers, LLC., to lease up to 158 acres of land at the Fresno Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to generate solar energy under the California Public Utilities Commission Disadvantaged Communities-Green Tariff Program (Council District 3)   Action details Not available
ID 21-432 11-E Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a grant application to the Fresno Council of Governments Housing Planning Grants Program FY 2020-2021 in the amount of $250,000 for the Manchester Shopping Center Utilities Study and Master Plan for Advance Affordable Housing; and authorizing the execution of grant application and grant agreement documents by the Director of Public Utilities or designee. (Council District 7) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Action details Not available
ID 21-471 11-F Action ItemActions pertaining to the purchase of bulk sodium hydroxide: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property; and authorizing the Purchasing Manager of the Finance Department or designee to continue processing invoices for the purchase of bulk sodium hydroxide in the interim while a new requirements contract is established (Requires five affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Approve an interim contract with Univar USA Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,037,000 for the purchase and delivery of bulk sodium hydroxide. (Bid File 9429)   Action details Not available
ID 21-408 11-G Action ItemReject all bids for the purchase of two squad service bodies for the Fire Department and staff will rebid the project (Bid File 3794)   Action details Not available
ID 21-429 11-H Action ItemApprove the award of a purchase contract to Ruckstell Sales of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one 520 Peterbilt rear loading refuse truck in the amount of $322,355   Action details Not available
ID 21-451 11-I Action ItemApprove and ratify a Contract between the City of Fresno and PG&E to authorize the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express to participate in the Electric Vehicle Fleet Electrification Program providing primary power infrastructure for battery electric bus charging at no cost and authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all related documents   Action details Not available
ID 21-409 11-J Action ItemAuthorize the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department to enter into lease agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission for the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Community Engagement office space in the amount of $51,456 for a one-year term, with the option to extend the lease for an additional two-year term (Council District 3).   Action details Not available
ID 21-434 11-K Action ItemActions pertaining to amending Sections 3-330, 3-336, 3-338, 3-353e, 3-408, 3-413, 3-415 and 3-424e, 3-547, 3-550, 3-552 and 3-566e of the Fresno Municipal Code to Clarify and Conform the Disability and Death Provisions of the Fire and Police Retirement System and the Employees Retirement System. 1. ***BILL No. B-10 - (Intro 3/18/2021) (For adoption) Amending Sections 3-330, 3-336, 3-338, and 3-353(e) of the Municipal Code Relating to the Disability, Death and DROP Provisions of the First Tier of the Fire and Police Retirement System. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***BILL No. B-11 - (Intro 3/18/2021) (For adoption) Amending Sections 3-547, 3-550, 3-552, and 3-556(e) of the Municipal Code Relating to the Disability, Death and DROP Provisions of the Employees Retirement System. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. ***BILL No. B-12 - (Intro 3/18/2021) (For adoption) Amending Sections 3-408, 3-413, 3-415, and 3-424(e) of the Municipal Code Relating to the Disability, Death and DROP Provisions of the Second Tier of the Fire and Policy Retirement System. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Action details Not available
ID 21-478 11-L Action Item***RESOLUTION - Repealing Resolution Number 2020-196 and adopting and authorizing submission of a five-year plan to the California Housing and Community Development Department and 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)   Action details Not available
ID 21-474 11-M Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center (RTC) 1. Award a sole source contract for the purchase of Winchester Law Enforcement ammunition to Dooley Enterprises not to exceed $282,400 2. RESOLUTION - Adopt Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police or designee to enter into a purchase agreement with Dooley Enterprises without advertised competitive bidding   Action details Not available
ID 21-480 11-N Action ItemApprove a two-year MOU between the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Fresno Police Department to have six (6) part-time Task Force Officers (TFO) assigned to the ATF for an annual allotted federal overtime amount of $19,180.25 for each TFO position, or a total of $115,081.50 annually.   Action details Not available
ID 21-410 11-O Action ItemRESOLUTION - Adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1140-D to vacate a public utility easement on Lots 78 through 81 of Campus Homesites Tract Number 1552 (Council District 5)   Action details Not available
ID 21-424 11-P Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6266 as Annexation No. 123 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, May 13, 2021, at 10:05 am (territory surrounded by North Blythe, North Santa Fe, and West Sierra Avenues) (Council District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 21-441 11-Q Action ItemActions pertaining to the Rebid Armstrong and Lane Traffic Signal Project - Bid File No. 3769 (Council District 5) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $385,100.00 to Lee Contractors and Consultants, Inc., of Nipomo, California   Action details Not available
ID 21-443 11-R Action ItemActions pertaining to the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7) 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Project Agreement, Grade Separation Program (GSP), Blackstone & McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project, in the amount of $2,119,938.00, with the Fresno County Transportation Authority 2. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $6,483,786.23, with a $325,000.00 contingency, to obtain Professional Engineering services for design and construction support   Action details Not available
ID 21-444 11-S Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 05 in the amount of $155,555 to Avison Construction, Inc., for the Veterans Boulevard South Extension, Project ID PW00883 (Council District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 21-445 11-T Action ItemApprove the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 1,183 square foot permanent easement from a portion of 3936 North Polk Avenue (APN: 511-012-01), owned by Maria D. Meraz for $80,100 in compensation (Council District 1)   Action details Not available
ID 21-447 11-U Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Parcel Map No. 2020-09 as Annexation No. 51 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, May 13, 2021, at 10:05 am (territory located west of North Chestnut Avenue between East Herndon and Fir Avenues) (Council District 6)   Action details Not available
ID 21-475 11-V Action ItemApprove a professional services agreement in substantially the form attached with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $6,345,949.36, with a contingency amount of $310,000.00, for construction management services for the Veterans Boulevard and State Route 99 Interchange Project (Council District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 21-498 11-W AppointmentApprove the appointment of Haley M. Wagner to the Planning Commission.continued  Action details Not available
ID 21-503 11-X AppointmentApprove the appointment of Maricela Ortiz to the Immigrant Affairs Committee, Laura Gromis to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Anna Hun to the Fresno Youth Commission.   Action details Not available
ID 21-420 11-Y Action ItemActions pertaining to property located at 887 Fulton Street (APN 468-282-21T). 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32-infill) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City in its capacity as Housing Successor and Noyan Frazier, L.P., for property located at 887 Fulton Street. Sponsors: Fresno Revitalization Corporation   Action details Not available
ID 21-474 11-M Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center (RTC) 1. Award a sole source contract for the purchase of Winchester Law Enforcement ammunition to Dooley Enterprises not to exceed $282,400 2. RESOLUTION - Adopt Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police or designee to enter into a purchase agreement with Dooley Enterprises without advertised competitive biddingadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-444 11-S Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 05 in the amount of $155,555 to Avison Construction, Inc., for the Veterans Boulevard South Extension, Project ID PW00883 (Council District 2)approvedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-420 11-Y Action ItemActions pertaining to property located at 887 Fulton Street (APN 468-282-21T). 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32-infill) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City in its capacity as Housing Successor and Noyan Frazier, L.P., for property located at 887 Fulton Street. Sponsors: Fresno Revitalization CorporationapprovedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-412 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. 97, Final Tract Map No. 6285 (area surrounding the southeast corner of North Armstrong and East Clinton Avenues) (Council District 4) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 97 (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. 97 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-238 1  Action Item(CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 28, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M. #3) CONTINUED 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 21-411 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by James D. Mendez to discuss Right To Counsel Community Proposal. (Speaker resides in District 2)   Action details Not available
ID 21-449 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Starry Rinn to discuss the cost-benefit analysis of passing a Right to Counsel in Fresno. (Speaker resides in District 5)   Action details Not available
ID 21-458 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by Janine Nkosi to discuss Right to Counsel community proposal to mitigate homelessness and the housing/eviction crisis in Fresno. (Speaker resides in District 4)   Action details Not available
ID 21-450 1  Discussion ItemAppearance by James Prater to discuss fire inspection fees. (Speaker resides in District 3)   Action details Not available
ID 21-476 13-A Action ItemWorkshop - Street Infrastructurepresented  Action details Not available
ID 21-484 13-B Action ItemWorkshop - Fiscal year 2021 mid-year budget review   Action details Not available
ID 21-500 14-A Action ItemRESOLUTION - Establishing a committee to facilitate the formation of an association of local mobile food vendorsadoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-504 14-B Action ItemRESOLUTION - Creating the Rental Mediation Program   Action details Not available
ID 21-502 14-C Action ItemRESOLUTION - Denouncing the discrimination against the Asian American communities during the COVID-19 crisis in Fresno.adoptedPass Action details Not available
ID 21-437 15-A Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: APN 438-021-92T, 35T, 93T, and 60T, and 438-062-37T and 53T Negotiating Parties: City Manager, CVCSF.   Action details Not available
ID 21-438 15-B Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. Terance Frazier, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.: 1:20-CV-01069.   Action details Not available
ID 21-446 15-C Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN 468-282-21T (Berkeley Building) Negotiating Parties: Executive Director Murphey, Noyan Frazier Capital, L.P. Under Negotiations: Price and terms of sale Sponsors: Executive Director, Fresno Revitalization Corporation   Action details Not available
ID 21-454 15-DClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Shell Oil Company, et al. San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No.: SCVSS120627 (Public Utilities Department)   Action details Not available
ID 21-455 15-EClosed SessionClosed 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-00332 (Police Department).   Action details Not available
ID 21-456 15-FClosed SessionClosed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Phil Sampson, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al. United States District Court Case No.: 1:20-CV-00322 (Police Department).   Action details Not available
ID 21-453 15-GClosed SessionClosed Session ItemPUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Clerk 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Luis Chavez Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk   Action details Not available