9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Dr. Sigrid Horton, Assistant Minister from Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
1.-A. ID 23-161 Approval of Minutes for January 19, 2023, Regular Meeting
1.-B. ID 23-106 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 575th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to Add, Adjust, Move, Revise or Delete Various Fees (Subject to Mayor's veto).
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 23-265 Proclamation for "Mid Valley - Recycler of The Year"
ID 23-151 Proclamation for "Heart Month"
ID 23-158 Proclamation for "Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month."
ID 23-185 Proclamation for "African American History Month: Black Resistance a Journey to Equality"
ID 23-160 Announcement of Winter Employee of the Quarter (EOQ) Recipients
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
District 3 Comments - Miguel Arias
District 2 Comments - Mike Karbassi
District 5 Comments - Luis Chavez
District 6 Comments - Garry Bredefeld
District 7 Comments - Nelson Esparza
District 1 Comments - Annalisa Perea
District 4 Comments - Tyler Maxwell
Mayor Comments - Jerry Dyer
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Comments -Georgeanne White
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M.
ID 23-112 Appearance by Kevin Tolman to discuss introduction of business, number of employees, and what the business does (District 4 Resident)
10:01 A.M.
ID 23-140 Appearance by Cody Laursen to discuss the introduction of a company that operates an HP Jet Fusion 5200 industrial-grade printer between Fresno and San Diego (District 4 Resident)
10:02 A.M.
ID 23-147 Appearance by Brian Calhoun to discuss status of traffic and pedestrian safety improvements for W. Audubon Drive (District 2 Resident)
10:03 A.M.
ID 23-221 Appearance by Mary Padilla to discuss renewing morals and values (District 2 Resident)
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-C. ID 23-228 Approve the appointment of Isaiah Green (Resident of District 4) to the Fresno Housing Authority for a term ending April 30, 2026.
1.-D. ID 23-250 Approve the Second Amendment to the Animal Control Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Humane Animal Services to allow the City to advance a second one-time payment of $300,000 for a total of $600,000 for future reimbur
1.-E. ID 23-219 Approve a consultant services agreement with RS&H California, Inc., to provide professional airport planning and environmental consulting services to prepare and implement an Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement Work Plan for Fresno Yo
1.-F. ID 23-231 Approve a consultant services agreement with JSA Inspections & Consulting in an amount not to exceed $200,000, to provide professional inspection, testing, and consultant services for potentially hazardous materials (lead-based paint an
1.-K. ID 23-49 Approve Consultant Services Agreement with Byrne Software Technologies, Inc. (Byrne) in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for Cannabis Module Implementation Services.
1.-L. ID 23-50 Approve Project Change Request to the agreement with Tyler Technologies for implementation and hosting of Financials, Human Capital Management and Utility Billing software. No additional funding is requested.
1.-M. ID 23-226 Approve a cooperative purchase agreement with DLT Solutions using a Maricopa County, AZ contract through OMNIA Partners for support services for Oracle databases in the amount of $368,176.56.
1.-O. ID 23-154 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 5388, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located at the intersection
1.-P. ID 23-195 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6299 as Annexation No. 137 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, March 30,
1.-Q. ID 23-196 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6299 as Annexation No. LS003 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 17 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, March 30
1.-R. ID 23-197 Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental Inc., of Irvine, California in the amount of $32,716, for a total increased contract amount of $146,269, for professional environmental servic
1.-S. ID 23-213 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a 2022 Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program application to the California Department of Water Resources for the Expanded Lawn to Garden Water Conservation Rebate Program, and authorizing the
1.-T. ID 23-215 Actions pertaining to the submission of grant applications for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant Program:1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Pro
1.-V. ID 23-264 Approve the reappointment of Edward Saliba to the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging Board for a term ending January 2, 2024.
1.-W. ID 23-102 Approve the reappointment of Steven Bradley to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for a term ending February 9, 2026
1.-X. ID 23-136 Approve the appointment of Vivian Del Toro to the Friends of Fancher Creek Committee to a term which serves at the pleasure of the Councilmember.
1.-Y. ID 23-242 Approve the appointment of Bryan Bird to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for a term ending February 9, 2026.
1.-Z. ID 23-223 ***Resolution authorizing the dissolution of certain Council created Committees (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
1.-AA. ID 23-157 RESOLUTION - Amending Rule 2 of the Council Rules of Procedure Relating to the Election of Council President and Vice President
1.-BB. ID 23-247 BILL (For Introduction) Ordinance to prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters (Citywide)
1.-CC. ID 23-280 Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of access right restrictions on a portion of the northwest corner of East Copper Avenue and North Maple Avenue (Council District 6):1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption p
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-G. ID 23-111 Approve an award of $1,500,0000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation (FAHF) and authorize City Manager or designee to negotiate and sign an agreement for services.
1.-H. ID 23-241 Actions pertaining to the agreement with the Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County (EDC) to assist in implementing and administering local economic development business attraction, expansion and retention activities:1
1.-I. ID 23-155 ***RESOLUTION - Authorize the acceptance of 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant award for $7,246,600 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and authorize the Fire Chief to complete all required
1.-N. ID 23-91 Approve resolution establishing a Community Benefits Fund (CBF) and expenditure plan to fund mitigation improvements required in the settlement agreement with the South Fresno Community Alliance (SFCA) and Leadership Counsel for Justice and
1.-U. ID 23-227 Approve the Third Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to extend the term of the contract from January 31, 2023, to December 31, 2023, for professional engineering services during construction for the
1.-J. ID 23-224 Approve an increase to the Requirements Contract with American Guard to provide Security Services at the Municipal Service Center, City Hall, and various other city locations in the amount of $500,000 plus annual CPI increases. The total re
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3.-A. ID 23-243 WORKSHOP - Pavement Management Presentation
5. CLOSED SESSION
5.-A. ID 23-119 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATIONGovernment Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)Case Name: Thomas Pedro Flores v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 19CECG00219
5.-B. ID 23-220 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATIONGovernment Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658
5.-C. ID 23-168 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Terance Frazier, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.: 1:20-CV-01069
5.-D. ID 23-169 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Central Valley NMTC Fund, LLC., v. City of Fresno
5.-E. ID 23-253 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6City Negotiators: TJ MillerEmployee Organizations:1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City
ADJOURNMENT