2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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City of Fresno

Meeting Minutes

City Council

President - Annalisa Perea

Vice President - Mike Karbassi

Councilmembers:

Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Luis Chavez,

Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza

City Manager - Georgeanne A. White

City Attorney - Andrew Janz

City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC

9:00 AM

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Council Chambers

The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the

date and time above written.

9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL

Present: 7 -

Councilmember Annalisa Perea

Council President Mike Karbassi

Vice President Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Luis Chavez

Councilmember Garry Bredefeld

Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Invocation by Dr. Ghia Xiong, Director of The Fresno Center’s Living Well Center

Dr. Ghia Xiong gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

CITY CLERK STERMER ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO

THE AGENDA:

9:20 A.M. #1 (ID 24-1571) hearing to consider the adoption of South Central

Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) –

the agenda title for this item is hereby updated to reflect the following:

1). The words “[c]onsideration of plan amendment application…” in

numbered subparts 2, 3, 4 and 5, should read “[c]onsideration of resolution

to approve plan amendment application…”

2). Numbered subpart 4 is subject to Mayoral Veto.

3). In numbered subpart 6, the rezone application number is incorrectly

listed as “P24-03967.” The correct rezone application number is

“P24-03970.”

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:

2-P (ID 24-1594) actions pertaining to the Garage 7 High Priority Repairs

project: - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.

2-U (ID 24-1618) regarding the Consultant Services Agreement between the

City of Fresno and FCS International, Inc. concerning environmental

planning and consulting services for the Southeast Development Area

(SEDA) Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) – moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias and Councilmember Chavez.

2-H (ID 24-1586) regarding the third amendment to the parking lot

management agreement between the City of Fresno and SP Plus

Corporation (SP Plus) for the installation of a license plate recognition

(LPR) system at Fresno Yosemite International Airport parking lots – was

moved to contested consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President

Karbassi, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation for “Adrian Jones Day”

ID 24-1384

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced the traffic signal

project at Clinton and Valentine had been delayed due to copper wire thefts.

Discussed the reports of aggressive roaming dog packs in West Fresno.

Announced the return of the Downtown Ice Rink and the District 3 toy

giveaway planned for December 18th at the rink. Reported on a recent

meeting with mobile food vendors meant to clarify the language of the

sidewalk vending ordinance.

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Discussed the

fundraising goals for a collaboration with Supervisor Brian Pacheco and

Lighthouse for Children to send free books to children through Dolly

Parton's Imagination Library non-profit program. Announced Fresno State's

$60 million investment to create 228 affordable apartment-style units for

students, scheduled to open in 2026. Reported on the approval of the final

design-build contract for Fresno’s 34,000-square-foot senior center.

Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Announced the upcoming

Calwa Christmas Toy Drive and encouraged volunteers to help wrap

presents. Announced an upcoming Christmas event on Huntington

Boulevard where they expected to have pony rides for children, pending

permit approval.

Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Reported on the success

of Operation Gobble in the Pinedale neighborhood which provided 400

meals to families in need. Announced the closure of a smoke shop near

Pinedale Elementary, which was involved in illegal gambling and improper

sales. Announced the Pinedale Community Center was now eligible to

receive Measrue "P" funding for projects following the approval of Measure

"P’s" 50% threshold for highest-need sites. Reported the Measure "P"

Commission had allocated $1 million to the River West project for public

access to the San Joaquin River. Expressed appreciation to city staff for

acting quickly to address concerns regarding reports of roaming dogs in the

community.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Announced the opening of

Christmas Tree Lane and encouraged visitors to enjoy the holiday lights.

Announced the Police Department, Central Division, was co-hosing a

holiday workshop at Manchester Center with District 7 on December 13th.

Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Discussed the success of

the District 1 Operation Gobble event which distributed more than 1,000

turkeys thanks to the help of numerous partnerships and volunteers.

Announced the 2nd Annual Tamale Drive at Roding Elementary School to

help address food insecurity through partnerships with Casa de Tamales,

Guadalajara, and two Mobile Vendors Association vendors.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

City Manager White Reports and Comments: Expressed her excitement and

discussed the significance of moving forward with the city’s first-ever senior

center. Acknowledged the hard work put into the project by the PARCS and

Capital Projects Teams.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:15 A.M.

HEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No.

P24-02419 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental

ID 24-1550

Assessment No. P24-02419, amending Sections 15-4907 and 15-5016 of

the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to modification authority of conditional

use permits.

1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.

P24-02419, that Text Amendment Application No. P24-02419 is

exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).

2. BILL (for Introduction) amending Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal

Code, Section 15-4907 and 15-5016 relating to modification

authority for conditional use permits.

The above item was called to order at 9:44 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Planner Asadoorian. Upon call, no members of the

public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 9:52A.M.

Council discussion included: the processes for verifying and issuing

violations and findings; the possibility of modifying Conditional Use Permits

(CUP) for minor infractions; how recurring violations are addressed;

examples of long-standing issues; how infrequently the current system of

revocation is utilized; and finding a middle ground that allows quicker and

more targeted enforcement.

BILL B-43 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

9:20 A.M. #1

HEARING to consider the adoption of the South Central Specific Plan and

related Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), State Clearinghouse

(SHC) No. 2019079022. The following applications have been filed by the

Planning and Development Director and pertain to approximately 5,567

acres in the South Industrial Priority Area:

ID 24-1571

1. CONSIDERATION of Resolution Certifying Final EIR (EIR SCH No.

2019079022), for the South Central Specific Plan and related plan

amendment and rezone (see Exhibits O, P, Q, and R).

a. Consider Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding

Considerations pursuant to

15091; and

CEQA Guidelines Section,

b. Consider Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097

2. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03961

which proposes to repeal the North Avenue Industrial Triangle

Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 930 acres located in the

South Central Specific Plan area.

3. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03962

which proposes to repeal that part of the Roosevelt Community Plan

that overlaps with the South Central Specific Plan area, pertaining to

approximately 3,888 acres.

4. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03963

which proposes to adopt the November 2024 Draft of the South

Central Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 5,567 acres

located in the South Industrial Priority Area.

5. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03965

which proposes to update the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the

Fresno General Plan, pertaining to 1,103 acres, to incorporate the

land use changes proposed in the South Central Specific Plan.

6. CONSIDER BILL (For Introduction and Adoption) Approving

Rezone Application P24-03967 which proposes to rezone

approximately 279 acres of property within the South Central

Specific Plan area to be consistent with the planned land uses

proposed in the South Central Specific Plan.

7. CONSIDERATION of Resolution Authorizing the Planning and

Development Department Director or her designee to correct any

typographical errors and update the text, policies, maps, tables, and

exhibits contained in the South Central Specific Plan and the Fresno

General Plan to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to the

extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency.

During approval of the agenda City Clerk Stermer announced updates and

corrections to this item as follows:

1) The words “[c]onsideration of plan amendment application…” in

numbered subparts 2, 3, 4 and 5, should read “[c]onsideration of resolution

to approve plan amendment application…”

2) Numbered subpart 4 is subject to Mayoral Veto.

3) In numbered subpart 6, the rezone application number was incorrectly

listed as “P24-03967”. The correct rezone application number is

“P24-03970”.

The above item was called to order at 9:52A.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Pagoulatos, and Mayor Dyer. Upon call, the

following members of the public addressed Council: Greg Obloy, Brandon

Creghead, Clifton Wahlbery, McKay Duran, Mona Cummings, Nayam

Martinez, Phoebe Seaton, Mike Betts, Irene Santellan, Leslie Martinez,

Cassie Samsellan, Will Oliver, Gloria Hernandez, Melissa Traugh, Scott

MIller, Ethan Smith, Nick Audino, Kieshaun White, Dirk Poeschel, John

Kinsey, Ben Graholm, Mark Ford, Denise Curry, Fernando Elizondo, Hester

Hensley. Public comment closed at 12:04 PM.

Council discussion include: creating a competitive environment for

businesses while ensuring the plan aligns with state mandates like AB98;

stakeholder engagement and community collaboration to refine the plan; the

need for infrastructure improvements to accommodate large-scale

developments; environmental and health impacts and mitigation; zoning and

land use conflicts; addressing the broader community’s infrastructure needs

to support both existing residents and new developments; exploring

financial tools, such as Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts, to fund

critical infrastructure improvements; developing an ad hoc committee to

provide ongoing input and collaboration with stakeholders as the plan is

revised; creating a business-friendly plan or focusing on the needs of

working families; and finding a more balanced approach to job creation and

infrastructure investment.

Following public comment, Councilmember Esparza consulted with the City

Attorney and recused himself from the remainder of the discussion due to a

campaign contribution received in October. Councilmember Esparza exited

the chamber and was absent for the remainder of the discussion and vote.

Councilmember Arias motioned TO DENY THE SOUTH CENTRAL

SPECIFIC PLAN AND RELATED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

REPORT (FINAL EIR). Councilmember Chavez, seconded the motion

which carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Bredefeld

Recused: 1 - Esparza

9:20 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 12, 2024, MEETING AT

9:20 A.M.)

HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064,

(Council District 1) - Planning & Development.

ID 24-1577

1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning

Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-

06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California

Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license

(Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM/PM combination

automobile service station and convenience store.

CONTINUED AS NOTED

9:25 A.M.

HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the approval of Development

ID 24-1531

Permit Application No. P23-03784 and related Planned Development

Permit Application No. P23-03785, which propose to develop a new

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade (K-8) charter school campus on

approximately 2.31 acres located on the south side of West Belmont

Avenue, between North Pacific and North Delno Avenues. (Council District

3) - Planning and Development Department.

1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning

Commission to approve Development Permit Application No. P23-

03784 authorizing the construction of a new Kindergarten through

Eighth Grade (K-8) charter school campus for Golden Charter

Academy subject to Conditions of Approval dated August 30, 2024.

2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning

Commission to approve Planned Development Permit Application

No. P23-03785 authorizing modified development standards

related to setbacks, façade design, site design, and landscape

buffers, in accordance with FMC Sections 15-1103, 15-1104, 15-

1105, and 15-2305, subject to compliance with the Conditions of

Approval dated August 30, 2024.

The above item was called to order at 2:25 P.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Siegrist. Robert Golden, Dan Zack, and Dave

Herspring represented the project applicant and also addressed Council.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Karea

Tapscott Tylor, Vatina Hernandez, Janie, Katlin, David Watson, Hanna

Johnson, Dave Hespring, Jesse Garcia, Stephan Morris,Tarina Jenkins,

Jesse Rodriguez, Eric Bower, Mandy Brener, Ed Gonzales, Mona

Cummings, Esther Sanchez, Stephon Tyler, Promise Byrd, Chanel Ocampo,

Darrell Maxey, Chariyah Grimes, Mariposa Burciaga, Amaru Burriaga,

Hester Hensley, Poppy Roberts, BT Lewis, Shunta Williams, Mia Franklin,

Lindsey Roberts, Fernando Paul Elizondo, Delilah, and Elias Gomez. Public

comment closed at 4:39 P.M.

Vice President Karbassi disclosed that he visited Golden Charter Academy

a few months prior. He learned about the history and curriculum of the

school. He stated there was some mention of the issues to be discussed at

this meeting but he did not offer any opinion and only listened.

Council discussion included: imposed communication restrictions between

Councilmembers and applicants required to ensure project validity;

community support for the project; concerns about pedestrian crosswalks,

lighting, lack of sidewalks, high-speed rail, and traffic impacts from Caltrans

construction; City standards for sidewalk width and lighting around schools;

the school’s traffic and drop-off plans; the approved maximum capacity of

526 students compared to the initial figure of 480; the regional draw for the

school; assumptions in Traffic Study and clarifications about the 2029

closure impact; definitions and compliance with relevant lighting codes; the

owners responsibility for maintaining lights; timeline delays and increased

costs due to the appeal process; lack of clarity in the appeal letter; wide

support for the project; timing for morning drop-off of students; and

landscaping and green spaces.

Councilmember Arias motioned to DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the

action of the Planning Commission. President Perea, seconded the

motion which carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

10:00 A.M.

Appearance by Matilda Garcia regarding “Emergency Rental Assistance

Application” (District 5 Resident)

ID 24-1598

DID NOT APPEAR

10:03 A.M.

Appearance by David Roberts regarding “Blue Heron Ceramic Mural -

ID 24-1622

University High Student built” (County Resident)

APPEARED

10:06 A.M.

Appearance by Mary Padilla regarding “Who we are representing” (District

2 Resident)

ID 24-1623

DID NOT APPEAR

10:09 A.M.

Appearance by Susan Monet regarding “Animal Control / Stray Dog /

Intake at Shelters” (District 7 Resident)

ID 24-1624

DID NOT APPEAR

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and

Closed Session items, the following members of the public addressed

Council: Rex Hime (2-U), Darren Rose (2-U), John Bonadelle (2-U), and

Patience Millrod (2-U).

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Chavez, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

Approval of the minutes for November 21, 2024, Regular Meeting

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 24-1627

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Fresno

ID 24-1402

and the Fresno Council of Governments for Overall Work Program

Planning Services to extend the term of the agreement by seven years, to

December 31, 2031.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to the Non-Exclusive License Agreement to Conduct

Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services and Office

Space Lease with G2 Secure Staff, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability

Company, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4)

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301 (Existing Facilities) of the

2.-C.

ID 24-1544

California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and

2. Approve

Non-Exclusive

License

Agreement

Conduct

Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services and

Office Space Lease (License) with G2 Secure Staff, LLC., a Texas

Limited Liability Company (G2), at Fresno Yosemite International

Airport (FAT) for the Initial Term of three (3) years, with one (1)

option to extend the Initial Term for an additional three (3) years for a

total Extended Term of six (6) years. The amount of potential

revenue generated by this License is approximately $512,887.83

annually, which represents the sum of eleven percent (11%) of G2’s

monthly gross revenue from all its operations at FAT. Total

anticipated revenue during the life of this License (including the

Extended Term) is approximately $1,538,663.49.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve an Early Termination of Lease with Air Land and Storage

2.-D.

2.-E.

ID 24-1545

Investors, a Limited Partnership, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

(FAT) to terminate the Land Lease approximately 20 years early. (Council

District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to the Terminal Expansion Project at Fresno Yosemite

ID 24-1546

International Airport (Council District 4):

1. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Phase Two Construction of the

Progressive Design-Build contract with Q&D Construction as part of

the New Terminal Expansion project at Fresno Yosemite

International Airport in an amount not to exceed $2,506,060.55 and

140 days.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement

2.-F.

2.-G.

ID 24-1548

with RS&H California, Inc., to provide additional professional airport

planning and environmental consulting services to prepare and implement

an Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement Work Plan for Fresno Yosemite

International Airport in the amount of $175,500 (Council District 4).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the 2024 Bureau of Justice Assistance Patrick Leahy

ID 24-1549

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant award (Council District 4):

1. Authorize the Director of Aviation to accept the Bureau of Justice

Assistance (BJA) Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest (BVP) program

grant award totaling $2,819.87 for the reimbursement of up to 50

percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law

enforcement officers at the Airport.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related

documents

for

acceptance,

modification,

extension

and

administration of the 2024 BJA BVP grant program.

3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 26th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $5,800

for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Patrick Leahy Bulletproof

Vest Partnership (BVP) Fifty-Percent Grant Match Program

(Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).

RESOLUTION 2024-290 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Reject all bids for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Sound

2.-I.

ID 24-1592

Mitigation Acoustical Remedy Treatment (SMART) Program Phase 19,

Bid Group 27 (Bid File 12402284)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a service agreement for electronic bill presentment

2.-J.

ID 24-1616

payment services for utility bill payments:

1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that the provider is uniquely

qualified; and

2. Approve a three-year service agreement with First Mobile Trust,

LLC dba First Billing Services, in the total amount of $478,800 for

bill presentment and payment services to utility customers;

3. Authorize the City Controller or designee(s) to execute the

agreement on behalf of the City.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to amending agreement A211006364 with the California

2.-K.

ID 24-1519

Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES):

1. Approve acceptance of Cal OES amendments six and seven for an

additional $200,000 for Haz Mat training agreement A211006364

and authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel in order

to staff the vacancies created by training attendance.

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 21st Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation

Resolution

(AAR)

No.

2024-122

appropriating

$200,000 for Amendments Six and Seven for Haz Mat Training

Agreement A211006364 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2024-291 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Fresno Fire Department’s Acceptance of a

California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) training award:

2.-L.

ID 24-1568

Approve acceptance of the FY 2024 Cal OES training award for

$169,950 for Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)

Response and Regional Task Force Five (RTF 5) training

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $170,000

from the 2024 California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES)

Training Award for Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)

Response and Regional Task Force Five (RTF 5) training (Requires

5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2024-292 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement with Locality

2.-M.

2.-N.

ID 24-1572

Media, Inc. dba First Due for the purchase of a Records Management

System (RMS) software license for a term of three years, for the total

amount not to exceed $354,000.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno,

ID 24-1583

California, Adopting the 25th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation

Resolution 2024-122 to appropriate $57,000 for the Joint Training Program

between Fresno City College (State Center Community College) and the

Fresno Fire Department. (Requires 5 votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

During the approval of the agenda, Councilmember Esparza read the

following disclosure:

Give my role as a faculty member at the State Center Community College

District, the district is a source of income for me, but according to the city

attorneys I am still allowed to vote on this item given that it does not impact

my income in any kind of way.

RESOLUTION 2024-293 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a Facility Condition Assessment of the City of Fresno

ID 24-1593

2.-O.

owned parking garage structures and surface parking lots located in the

Downtown and Tower District areas (Council Districts 1 and 3):

1. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. in the total

amount of $137,500 plus a not-to-exceed contingency amount of

$10,000 to conduct a facility condition assessment of the five

parking garage structures and eleven surface lots located

throughout the Downtown and Tower District areas

2. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute

all related documents

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the third amendment to the lease agreement between the City of

2.-Q.

ID 24-1595

Fresno and Tutelian Holdings I, LLC, for office space at 2440 Tulare Street,

Suite 430, Civic Center Square, extending the lease term for an additional

six months through February 28, 2026, in the amount of $47,243 for rent

plus the proportionate share of building operating costs estimated with this

extension is $27,201 for the Planning and Development Department,

Housing Production, Housing Finance, and Community Development

Divisions (District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Adopting the 28th Amendment to the Annual

2.-R.

ID 24-1573

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $10,000

from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Better Together

Giving Program for Senior Programming (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2024-294 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Parks Master Plan technical amendment and

2.-S.

ID 24-1607

related environmental finding:

1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-03198, an addendum to

the Mitigated Negative Declaration for environmental assessment

No. A-17-06, prepared in accordance with Section 15164 of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION

Adopting the Parks Master Plan technical

amendment to incorporate Measure P and reflect updated census

data, and park and facility inventory.

RESOLUTION 2024-295 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to allocation of One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps

2.-T.

ID 24-1587

program funding to two organizations to provide wraparound services:

1. *** RESOLUTION - Granting Authority to the City Manager or his or

her designee to enter into agreements with Community Based

Organizations in the amount of $730,875 to provide wraparound

services to be funded by the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps

program.(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. Approve two (2) Service Agreements allocating One Fresno Youth

Jobs Corps grant program funding to local Community Based

Organizations (CBOs) totaling $730,875 (RFP 12500142) to the

following organizations: (1) CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties

$130,875; and (2) Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corp

$600,000.

RESOLUTION 2024-296 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant

2.-V.

ID 24-1419

Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Rescue Mission, Inc.

and Fresno City Center, Inc. for the development of a new Transitional Age

Youth shelter facility (Council District 4):

1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to

Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines

2. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Part of the

American Rescue Plan Act) Grant Agreement with Fresno Rescue

Mission, Inc. and Fresno City Center, Inc., in the amount of

$1,500,000.00 for the development of a new shelter facility for

Transitional Age Youth

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Grant

2.-W.

2.-X.

ID 24-1476

Agreement (Part of the American Rescue Plan Act-ARPA) with Fresno

Housing Authority for construction improvements at Promesa Commons, in

an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant

ID 24-1628

Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines; and

2. Approve

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant

Agreement in the amount of $800,000 with Central California Land

Trust for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two single-family

homes to be sold and preserved as affordable housing.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Rotary East Pickleball Courts Project (Bid File

2.-Y.

ID 24-1579

No. 12500848) (Council District 6):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination,

pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Rotary East Pickleball Courts

Project;

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $854,126.40 for the

Base Bid only, with Harris Development Corp. dba HBC

Enterprises of Clovis, California as the lowest responsive and

responsible bidder for the Rotary East Pickleball Courts Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Senior Activity Center Project: (Council District 4)

1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for

2.-Z.

ID 24-1609

Environmental Assessment No. P24-00678 and P24-00214 (SCH

2024101319) dated October 28, 2024, for the proposed project

pursuant

California

Environmental

Quality

Act

(CEQA)

Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 27th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating

$502,000.00 for the Senior Activity Center Project (Requires 5

Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

3. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 1 for Phase Two of

a Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Integrated Community

Development of Woodland Hills, California to provide design and

construction services related to the Senior Activity Center Project in

an amount not to exceed $30,014,208.00, bringing the total contract

amount to $30,536,376.00.

During the approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Bredefeld

Recused himself due to campaign contributions. As such, this item was

approved 6-0 by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, and Esparza

Recused: 1 - Bredefeld

RESOLUTION 2024-297 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve an invoice from AT&T in the amount of $115,207.63 as the

ID 24-1584

2.-AA.

2.-BB.

balance due for City-requested relocation of telecommunication facilities in

connection with the Fresno Street Corridor Improvement Project. (Council

Districts 3, 4, 6, and 7)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6360 as

ID 24-1610

Annexation Number 152 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District

Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the

public hearing for Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the

northeast corner of East McKinley Avenue Alignment and North Armstrong

Avenue). (Council District 7)

RESOLUTION 2024-298 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***BILL B-41 - (Intro’d November 21, 2024)(For Adoption) - Amending the

uncodified ordinance to adopt changes and additions to the official list of

designated special speed zones for various streets within the City of

Fresno pursuant to Section 14-1501 of the Fresno Municipal Code.

(Citywide)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-CC.

ID 24-1620

ORDINANCE 2024-041 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***Bill B-42 - (Intro’d November 21, 2024)(For Adoption) - Adding Chapter

2.-DD.

ID 24-1621

10, Article 26 To The Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “The Sidewalk

Vending Ordinance” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

During the approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Maxwell

registered a NO vote. As such, this item was approved 6-1 by the following

vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza

No: 1 - Maxwell

ORDINANCE 2024-042 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Third Amendment to the Parking Lot Management Agreement

2.-H.

ID 24-1586

(Agreement) between the City of Fresno and SP Plus Corporation (SP

Plus). The Third Amendment reimburses SP Plus $487,275.00 for the

installation of a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system at Fresno

Yosemite International Airport parking lots. (Council District 4)

Councilmember Bredefeld moved the above item to Contested Consent for

clarification on the license plate recognition system.

Council discussion included: an explanation of how the system works; the

timeline for implementation; when a formal announcement would be made;

and the deletion of user data following payment for parking.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by

Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Maxwell

Actions pertaining to the Garage 7 High Priority Repairs project:

2.-P.

ID 24-1594

1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301

Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines

2. Award a construction contract to Capital Industrial Restoration Inc.,

of Rancho Cordova, California, in the amount of $1,632,100.00 for

the Garage 7 High Priority Repairs project located at 801 Van Ness

(Bid File #12500449) (District 3)

3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to sign and

execute all related documents

Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the estimated cost for lighting.

City Manager White stated the estimated cost for the lighting was $1.7

million.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Chavez, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

Approve the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno

and FCS International, Inc. (FCS), regarding environmental planning and

consulting services for the Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific

Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) through June 30, 2025, for an

amount not to exceed $153,636 and uphold the City Manager’s

determination that FCS International, Inc. is uniquely qualified.

2.-U.

ID 24-1618

Councilmember Chavez moved the above item to Contested Consent for

clarification on the cost of the consultant agreement.

Council discussion included: how much has been paid to the proposed

consultant First Carbon Solutions (FCS); whether all contracted work has

been completed; potential impacts due to legal challenges to the city's

Programmatic Environmental Impact Report; concern about paying the

consultant before the final work product is submitted; the number of

approved tract maps where builders can immediately pull building permits;

whether the city has enough available land for growth in the west; potential

financing mechanisms like Community Facility Districts; and the consultant

being uniquely qualified to continue the project due to in-depth knowledge

of the process.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President

Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza

No: 1 - Arias

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - Community Workforce Agreement (Project Labor

Agreement) Annual Review.

3.-A.

ID 24-1407

CONTINUED TO UNSPECIFIED FUTURE DATE

On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Arias,

that the above Action Item be CONTINUED to a future date. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

Upon call, no one addressed Council with unscheduled communication:

4. CITY COUNCIL

WORKSHOP - Fresno County Property Owner’s Protection Alert

4.-A.

ID 24-1591

CONTINUED TO AN UNSPECIFIED FUTURE DATE

On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Arias,

that the above Action Item be CONTINUED to a future date. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

5. CLOSED SESSION

During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that

would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 5:28 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 24-1509

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code

Section 54957.6

City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi

Employee Organization(s): 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),

Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, 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) Unit 10; 8. International

Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City

of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of

Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11. Fresno

Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-B.

ID 24-1606

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)

City of Fresno Fire & Police Retirement System, et al. v. City of Fresno,

Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG03835

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-C.

5.-D.

ID 24-1602

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case

The above item was continued to December 12, 2024.

ID 24-1644

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)

1 potential case

The above item was continued to December 12, 2024.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED

ID 24-1661

5.-E.