The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in regular session on January 27,

2022 at 9:00 A.M.

9:03 A.M. ROLL CALL

Present: 7 -

Council President Nelson Esparza

Vice President Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria

Councilmember Mike Karbassi

Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Luis Chavez

Councilmember Garry Bredefeld

Invocation - Pastor DJ Criner from Saint Rest Baptists Church

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

APPROVE AGENDA

City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:

Consent Calendar item 1-J (ID 22-142) pertaining to the acquisition of The

Ambassador Inn, incorrectly identifies the property as 1804 E. Olive but

should be listed as 1804 W. Olive Avenue; Consent Calendar item 1-CC (ID

22-184) pertaining to the 49 Acres Park Parcel on Peach and California

Avenues should have been agendized as a resolution subject to Mayoral

veto; and Consent Calendar item 1-DD (ID 22-207) pertaining to options to

reduce plan check fees to incentivize multifamily housing included Council

Vice President Maxwell as a co-sponsor to the item.

The City Clerk also announced the following Special Meeting items were

separately noticed and would also be heard by the City Council: Consent

Calendar item ID 22-220 regarding suspension of the Labor Management

Act for 14 days; General Administration item ID 22-221 regarding a

successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and

the Fresno Police Officers Association for Unit 4; and General

Administration item ID 22-222 regarding a successor Memorandum of

Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Police Officers

Association for Unit 9.

The following items were removed from the agenda:

1-W (ID 22-81) regarding resolution of Intention Number 1146-D to vacate

the most northerly corner cut-off of M Street and Inyo Street - removed from

the agenda by Councilmember Arias with no specified return date.

1-X (ID 22-110) regarding the vacation of a portion of East Kaviland Avenue

at South Rose Avenue - removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias

with no specified return date.

1-Z (ID 22-132) regarding appropriations for operating programs and

previously approved capital improvement projects in the Public Works

Department - moved to the February 10, 2022, agenda by Councilmember

Arias.

1-GG (ID 22-167) regarding agreement between the City of Fresno and San

Joaquin Air Pollution Control District - removed from the agenda by

Councilmember Arias with no specified return date.

1-HH (ID 22-175) regarding resolution to pursue the formation of a Veterans

Memorial District in the City of Fresno - moved to February 10, 2022, by

Councilmember Chavez.

1-JJ (ID 22-100) regarding Council Boards and Commissions - moved to

February 10, 2022, by Council President Esparza.

3-C (ID 22-112) regarding Residential Speed Hump Policy - moved to

February 10, 2022, by the City Manager’s Office

The following items were moved from the Consent Calendar to the

Contested Consent Calendar for further discussion:

1-J (ID 22-142) regarding acquisition of The Ambassador Inn - moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.

1-K (ID 22-129) regarding acquisition of the Villa Motel - moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.

1-N (ID 22-133) regarding a Consultant Services Agreement with AON Risk

Solutions, Inc. to provide insurance brokerage services to the City- moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.

1-Y (ID 22-119) regarding submission of grant applications to the California

Department of Transportation - moved to Contested Consent by Council

Vice President Maxwell.

1-CC (ID 22-184) regarding a grant opportunity for the 49 Acres Park Parcel

on Peach and California Avenues - moved to Contested Consent by

Councilmember Chavez.

1-DD (ID 22-207) regarding options to reduce plan check fees to incentivize

multifamily housing - moved to Contested Consent by Vice President

Maxwell.

1-EE (ID 22-206) regarding pursuing funding to complete the Veteran's

Boulevard project - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.

1-FF (ID 22-211) regarding a lease for the City-Owned Historic Water Tower

- moved to Contested Consent by Councilmembers Karbassi and Bredefeld.

AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President

Maxwell, the agenda was approved as amended. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation “Honoring Bob Clark’s 100th Birthday”

ID 22-71

PRESENTED

Proclamation for “Human Trafficking Awareness Month”

ID 22-101

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Soria discussed District 1 canal encampments and the

need to work with Fresno Irrigation District (FID) to address the cleanup

issues. in the canals and a plan for an agreement with FID. Assistant City

Manager White responded she did meet with FID and she will meet with

Councilmembers to address their concerns and complaints.

Councilmember Karbassi congratulated LeeAnne Eager for her recent

appointment to the California Transportation Commission. He also thanked

City Manager Esqueda and Mayoral Chief of Staff Orman for their service.

The Councilmember congratulated Assistant City Manager White for her

pending promotion to City Manager. He also discussed street racing and the

Audubon traffic mitigation and traffic signal installation in District 6.

Councilmember Arias thanked the administration for the installation of lights

on Fulton Street and for the addition of hotels to house homeless. He

thanked "Marlene" for affordable housing projects and congratulated

Assistant City Manager White on her upcoming title change to City

Manager. Councilmember Arias also recognized Tim Orman, Mayoral Chief

of Staff, and Rodeny Horton, Housing Revitalization Manager, for their

service. He thanked City Staff for work on producing the final City Council

district maps. He announced an upcoming outdoor listening session with

the homeless at motel drive to discuss efforts to obtain permanent housing.

The Councilmember also addressed downtown garbage disposal; abating

private property; rate increases. Councilmember Arias confirmed the "no

contact" rule was still in place regarding cannabis activity and the timeline

for delivery of the portable showers meant to serve unhoused populations.

Lastly, the Councilmember and his colleagues presented a gift of a framed

picture to former Council President Chavez.

Councilmember Chavez congratulated Assistant City Manager White on the

announcement of her promotion. He thanked Council President Esparza

and Mayor Dyer for the press conference regarding the HART Team to

address homelessness and illegal dumping. He discussed increased code

enforcement resources in the City Attorney's Office to expand the cleanup

efforts. Lastly, Councilmember Chavez thanked Tim Orman, Chief of Staff

to the Mayor, for his service.

Councilmember Bredefeld thanked City Manager Esqueda for his service

and lauded him as an excellent City Manager and guardian of city funds.

He congratulated Assistant City Manager White on the announcement of her

pending promotion. He also addressed the Fair Political Practice complaint

against the One Fresno Foundation and discussed the end of the COVID-19

Emergency Ordinances and mandates in place in the city.

Vice President Maxwell discussed his attendance at a recent Martin Luther

King march with Mayor Dyer and other colleagues. He announced a

community meeting would be held January 27, 2022, to discuss Club One

Casino. Finally, Vice President Maxwell referred to his 2021 newsletter

which outlined the achievements his office had made in District 4.

Council President Esparza announced Best Tours and Travel, a female

owned and operated business in his district, had been awarded Operator of

the Year by the California Bus Association. He thanked Code Enforcement

collecting more than 1,100 during a tire amnesty event. The Council

President discussed a recent Beautify Fresno event at Lafayette Park and

the HART Team model to address homelessness. He also introduced

Araceli Munoz as his Chief of Staff and thanked Aida Macedo for her

service. Council President Esparza thanked City Manager Esqueda and

Mayoral Chief of Staff Orman for their service to the city. Finally, he

congratulated Assistant City Manager White on her recently appointment as

the City Manager.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer thanked his Chief of Staff, Tim Orman, for his service and

welcomed Kelli Furtado as his replacement. He thanked Assistant City

Manager's White, Kanne and Barfield for the work they have done the past

year. He discussed the One Fresno Foundation; a Beautify Fresno event at

Kirk Elementary School; and the HART Team. Lastly, he discussed the $7.4

Million the city would receive over two years to roll out workforce

development for youth and young adults.

Assistant City Manager White thanked everyone for their kind words and

discussed: lighting in Brewery District; the Streets Sweep Program; and the

recent fatality on Friant Road.

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

Upon call for Unscheduled Communication and public comment on Consent

Calendar, Contested Consent, and Closed Session items, the following

members of the public addressed Council: Tatiana Morales; Lisa Flores;

Fernando Elesando; Apansea Graves; Robert McCloskey (Opposed 1-C);

Brunette Harris; Andrea Gillo; Mario; Suzanne Farmer; Des Martinez

(Opposed 1-C); Marissa Juarez; Gabriel Lozano; Brittany Carpenter;

Jennifer Fenton; Pat Brown; Alexandra Alvarado (Opposed 1-C); Alarcon

Juvencio; Jose Luis Barraza; Pedro Navarro Cruz; Jennifer (Opposed 1-C);

Valerie Davis; Jessica Ramirez; John Leal; Cindy Pimbeno; Brian Kelly;

Noel Tyler (Opposed 1-C); Lance Kruse (Opposed 1-C); Jose Leon Barraza;

Laura Splotch; Brandi Nuse-Villegas (Supported 1-O and Opposed 1-C);

Grecia Elenes; and Estela Ortega.

Unscheduled Communication

ID 22-265

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by

Councilmember Chavez, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby

adopted by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

Approval of Minutes for the January 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting

and the January 20, 2022 Special Closed Session City Council Meeting.

1.-A.

1.-B.

ID 22-02

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to the Non-Exclusive License Agreement and Office Space

ID 22-123

Lease with G2 Secure Staff, LLC.:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality

Act Guidelines.

2. Approve the Non-Exclusive License Agreement and Office Space

Lease between the City of Fresno and G2 Secure Staff, LLC at

Fresno Yosemite International Airport, with an annual revenue

generated in the amount of $51,836.40. The term of the agreement

is 3 years. (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Ordinance (for introduction) - Amending Administrative Abatement, FMC

section 10-616, to clarify limits on access to restricted areas where

abatements are taking place.

1.-C.

1.-D.

ID 22-200

BILL B-2 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award a consultant services agreement to NBS Government Finance

ID 22-107

Group, a California corporation, in the amount not to exceed $139,689,

inclusive of a $12,700 contingency, for preparation of a study to update

nine (9) citywide utility connection fees as well as for the development of six

(6) new utility connection fees exclusive to the City’s General Plan

designated Growth Area 2, generally consisting of Southeast Development

Area and Central West Area (Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to retaining financial consulting services for the

Department of Public Utilities (DPU) divisions (Citywide):

1.-E.

ID 22-135

1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Municipal Financial

Services is uniquely qualified to perform professional utility rate plan

consulting services for a five-year rate plan for the water and

wastewater divisions

2. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that HF&H Consultants is

uniquely qualified to perform professional utility rate plan consulting

services for a five-year rate plan for the solid waste division

3. Approve Agreement with Municipal Financial Services in an amount

not to exceed $144,000 for financial consulting services for DPU

Water Division and Wastewater Management Division

4. Approve Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC in an amount not

to exceed $134,670 for financial consulting services for DPU Solid

Waste Management Division

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to groundwater monitoring and reporting for the Fresno

1.-F.

ID 22-136

Sanitary Landfill (FSL) (Citywide) (Council District 3):

1. Affirm City Manager’s determination that Camp, Dresser and McKee

(CDM) Smith, Inc. Consulting Engineers (Consultant) is uniquely

qualified to provide professional groundwater remediation services for

the FSL

2. Adopt

finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections

15308/Class 6 and 15309/Class 9 of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

3. Award a Professional Engineering Services Agreement to Consultant

in the amount of $429,850 for monitoring and reporting requirements for

groundwater remedial actions and the design for the regrading and

rehabilitation of the FSL (City) (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a requirements contract to Rehabilitate Public Water

1.-G.

ID 22-118

Supply Wells in South Quadrant (Bid File 9624) (Districts 3, 5, & 7):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the rehabilitations of public water

supply wells No. 3A, 27A, 33A, 49A, 77, 88-2, 170, and 223-3.

2. Award a requirements contract to Zim Industries, Inc., in an amount

of $948,320 per year for a one-year term with provisions for up to

two one-year extensions. The bid expires on February 2, 2022.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Authorizing and directing the preparation and

1.-H.

ID 22-116

submission of a financial assistance application to the State Water

Resources Control Board for planning, design, and construction of sewer

infrastructure for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Council District 3)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2022-020 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Authorize the Fire Chief to apply for the 2021 SAFER (Staffing for

1.-I.

ID 22-145

Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant, deadline for

submissions is February 4, 2022.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 37th amendment to the Annual

1.-L.

ID 22-208

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to appropriate $9,500 for

reimbursement of expenses related to the formation of the Fresno

Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2022-021 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION -Authorizing the Parks, After School, Recreation and

1.-M.

ID 22-76

Community Services (PARCS) Director or designee to submit a grant

application in an amount $125,000 to the State of California Department

Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to fund the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

Program, and authorizing execution of the grant agreement for the program

with OTS by the PARCS Director or designee (Citywide) (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2022-022 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve

$800,000 HOME

Investment

Partnerships

Program,

1.-O.

1.-P.

ID 22-143

Community Housing Development Organization Agreement with Self-Help

Enterprises for the construction of its proposed Walnut-Florence Scattered

Site

Single-Family

Housing

Project

consisting

17 affordable

single-family houses in southwest Fresno (District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Peace Officers Research Association of

California (PORAC):

ID 22-126

1. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with the

PORAC to reimburse the City of Fresno for the full cost of one full-time

police officer elected to serve on the PORAC Board of Directors for a

two-year term, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023, or

until Officer Damon Kurtz departs PORAC for any reason, in an amount not

to exceed $178,858 for the first year of Agreement. All estimated costs for

calendar year 2023 are reflected in Exhibit A.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 22-144

1.-Q.

1.-R.

Reject all bids for the California/Tupman Park Playground and Safety

Surfacing Installation. Bid File 3772 (Council District 3).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 04 for a Twenty-Five (25) Contract

ID 22-80

Working Day Extension to HPS Mechanical Inc. for Lift Station 1, 13 and

14 Improvements at E. Jensen Avenue, N. Jackson Avenue and W. Alluvial

Avenue, Project ID RC00171 (Council Districts 2, 3 and Fresno County).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve an Amendment to the Improvement and Reimbursement

1.-S.

ID 22-147

Agreement with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, in the amount of

$81,050, for the Traffic Signal Installation Project at the intersection of

Clinton Avenue and Angus Street (Council District 7).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve

Cooperative Purchase Agreement with TK Elevator

1.-T.

1.-U.

ID 22-127

Corporation, of Sacramento, CA in the amount of $1,528,400 for the City

Hall Elevator Modernization and Rehabilitation project (Council District 3).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Shade Structures, Inc.

ID 22-153

dba USA SHADE & Fabric Structures, Inc. of Dallas, TX in the amount of

$297,750.59 to supply and install new cloth fabric shades for the

Woodward Park Amphitheater Shade Structure project (Council District

6).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Tulare Street and Q Street Traffic Signal Project

1.-V.

ID 22-146

(Council District 3):

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

pursuant to Section 15301 and 15303 of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines

2. Approve the Grade Crossing Improvements Agreement with

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company totaling

$103,775.00 to facilitate the BNSF grade-crossing and traffic signal

pre-emption network and timing improvements for the Tulare Street

and Q Street Traffic Signal Project

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1146-D to vacate the

most northerly corner cut-off of M Street and Inyo Street (Council District 3):

1.-W.

ID 22-81

1. Adopt

finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental

Assessment Number P21-04415 per staff determination, pursuant

to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality

Act (CEQA) Guidelines

2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1146-D to

vacate the most northerly corner cut-off of M street and Inyo Street

The above item was tabled with no return date.

TABLED

HEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of East Kaviland Avenue at

1.-X.

ID 22-110

South Rose Avenue (Council District 3)

1. ***RESOLUTION - Ordering the vacation of a portion of East Kaviland

Avenue at South Rose Avenue (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was tabled with no return date.

TABLED

***RESOLUTION

adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual

1.-Z.

ID 22-132

Appropriation Resolution No. 2021-178 to appropriate $20,526,200 for

operating programs and previously approved capital improvement projects

in the Public Works Department (citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

The above item was tabled to February 10, 2022.

TABLED

Submission for Informational Purposes the Annual Comprehensive

1.-AA.

ID 22-139

Financial Reports (ACFR) regarding the financial activities of the City Of

Fresno Retirement Systems for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the appointment of Bonna Rogers-Neufeld to the District 6 Project

Review Committee.

1.-BB.

1.-GG.

ID 22-164

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Directing staff to prepare an agreement between the

ID 22-167

City of Fresno and San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District regarding

notification and processing procedures for applications within the South

Central Fresno community as defined in the Central South Fresno CERP

pursuant to AB 617 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

The above item was tabled to no return date.

TABLED

***RESOLUTION - To Pursue the Formation of a Veterans Memorial

District in the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

1.-HH.

1.-II.

ID 22-175

The above item was tabled to February 10, 2022.

TABLED

***BILL B-1 (Intro. 1/13/2022)(For Adoption) - Amending Unlawful

ID 22-168

Dumping, FMC section 10-611, to apply to illegal use of land (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto).

ORDINANCE 2022-001 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Boards and Commissions Communications, Reports,

1.-JJ.

ID 22-100

Assignments and/or Appointments, Reappointments, Removals to/from

City and non-City Boards and Commissions.

The above item was tabled to February 10, 2022.

TABLED

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of The Ambassador Inn, a 56-room

1.-J.

ID 22-142

motel at 1804 E. Olive Avenue, Fresno, California (APN 449-231-11), to

provide temporary shelter and prevent COVID-19 among individuals

experiencing homelessness in the City of Fresno:

1. Adopt

finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

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

guidelines

2. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Shaileshkunar C. Patel

and Kalpanaben N. Patel in the amount of $3,304,000.

There was no staff presentation on this item. Mayoral Chief of Staff Orman

and Assistant Director Skei responded to questions regarding item 1-J (ID

22-142) and Item 1-K (ID 22-129).

Discussion on this item included: the determination of the sale price; if an

appraisal was done prior; what the amount would be to convert into

temporary housing for those who are not housed; the closing time frame of

when the housing will become available; and if Elevate Community

Services will continue to house individuals.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by

Councilmember Arias, the above Action Item was APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of The Villa Motel, a 51-room motel at

817 N. Parkway Drive, Fresno, California (APN 449-335-25), to provide

temporary shelter and prevent COVID-19 among individuals experiencing

homelessness in the City of Fresno:

1.-K.

ID 22-129

1. Adopt

finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

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

guidelines

2. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Hemantkumar Patel in

the amount of $2,430,000.

There was no staff presentation on this item and this item was discussed

and motion to approve with item 1-J (ID 22-142).

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by

Councilmember Arias, the above Action Item was APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with AON Risk Solutions, Inc.,

to provide insurance brokerage services to the City in the amount of

$165,000 per year, for three years with an option to extend on a year for

year basis up three years at $175,000 per year

1.-N.

ID 22-133

There was no staff presentation on this item. Assistant Director Gonzalez

and Assistant City Manager White responded to questions.

Councilmember Arias asked questions regarding liability requirements;

increases from insurance carrier; the increase of $5 million; why council

was not informed on how the decision was made; if council can expect each

department budget to increase; and will insurance requirements increase

for vendors. He requested the insurance requirements remain a policy and

not an administration discussion.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by

Councilmember Soria, the above Action Item was APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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

No: 1 - Arias

City Council recessed for lunch at 12:04 P.M. and returned from lunch at 1:33 P.M.

RESOLUTION - Authorizing Submission of Grant Applications to the

California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local

Grant Program; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and

Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee

(Council Districts 3 & 7)

1.-Y.

ID 22-119

There was no staff presentation on this item. Director Mozier and Assistant

City Manager White responded to questions.

Discussion on this item included: how the area was chosen; the number of

city personnel required; how costs are covered; direction to not include

children picking up litter as part of the program; and contacting hazmat for

contaminated material.

RESOLUTION 2022-023 ADOPTED

On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Arias, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

***RESOLUTION - Apply for State Grant Opportunity for the 49 Acres Park

Parcel on Peach and California Avenues and Make the 49 Acres a Priority

for City Funding (Subject to Mayor’s Vote)

1.-CC.

ID 22-184

The above item was introduced to Council by Councilmember Chavez.

Discussion on this item included: providing the Council with various options

as to what it would look like in the future and provided direction to the

Administration to work with stakeholders

RESOLUTION 2022-024 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Council President

Esparza, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

1.-DD.

ID 22-207

***RESOLUTION - Directing staff to return with options to reduce plan

check fees to incentivize multifamily housing (Subject to Veto).

The above item was introduced to Council by Councilmember Karbassi and

Director Clark.

Councilmember Arias asked if it applies to all types of multifamily housing.

Director Clark responded.

City Attorney Sloan recommended the Council do a verbal resolution that

could be reduced down to writing.

Council Vice President Maxwell motioned to direct the Administration to

present a plan to Council within 60 days and that the plan include an

expedited process for plan checks for new construction multifamily housing

in the city of Fresno. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.

RESOLUTION 2022-025 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Karbassi, the above Action Item was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

***RESOLUTION - Directing the Administration to Pursue Funding to

Complete the Veteran’s Boulevard Project (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

1.-EE.

ID 22-206

There was no staff presentation on this item. Councilmember Karbassi,

Director Mozier, and Assistant City Manager White responded to questions.

Discussion on this item included: how far the full build out would extend;

concerns that freeways divide neighborhoods; current assessment of area

and future plans; estimated costs for full build out; eligibility requirements

for federal funding; timing until shovel ready; cost for environmental work;

east and west arterial needs as well; going after all federal dollars and

include other arterials; status of other arterials improvements for east west;

the ability to utilize this funding for other arterials; next steps; and the need

for this resolution;

Councilmember Arias offered a friendly amendment to the motion to direct

staff to prioritize seeking all the Federal funding to include veterans and all

streets that feed into veterans and 99, specifically Shaw and Gettysburg,

Ashland, Shields, Clinton, McKinley, and Belmont.

Councilmember Karbassi motioned to approve to include the friendly

amendment to direct staff to prioritize seeking all the Federal funding to

include veterans and all streets that feed into veterans and 99, specifically

Shaw and Gettysburg, Ashland, Shields, Clinton, McKinley, and Belmont.

Councilmember Soria seconded the motion.

RESOLUTION 2022-026 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

Soria, the above Action Item was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

Actions Pertaining to Leasing the City-Owned Historic Water Tower:

1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act

Guidelines

1.-FF.

ID 22-211

2. Approve a three-year lease agreement, with two optional one-year

extensions, between the City of Fresno and Frida Café for the

Historic Water Tower for an amount of $9,252 per year.

The above item was introduced to Council by Councilmember Arias.

Councilmember Arias and Assistant City Manager White responded to

questions.

Discussion on this item included: why there was no formal bid or a Request

for Proposal (RFP); if a background evaluation was done on the business

owner - City Attorney Sloan responded it is not required to do a background;

the current conditions of the building; hot water requirements; the rate per

square foot; who will maintain and be responsible for the common area;

hours of operation; and the clause for the City to terminate if they are

unsatisfied with the Lessee.

Assistant City Manager White read a technical correction into the record:

The City shall remain the owner for electricity, natural gas, water and sewer

utilities bills associated with the Water Tower until such time as a separate

electricity meter has been established. At that time, electricity bill shall

become the sole responsibility of the Lessee.

Councilmember Arias motioned to approve with the correction read into the

record. Council President Esparza seconded the motion.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President

Esparza, the above Action Item was APPROVED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and

Bredefeld

2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

10:00 A.M. #1

Appearance by Mary Padilla to discuss “restoring true cleanliness”

(Resides in District 6).

ID 22-172

Upon call, Mary Padilla did not appear before Council.

10:00 A.M. #2

Actions pertaining to the Mobile Home Park program of the Building and

ID 22-105

Safety Services Division (Citywide):

1. HEARING to Consider Adoption of the 563rd Amendment to the

Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add mobilehome

park land use and zoning and mobilehome Park construction and

installation fees

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 563rd Amendment to the Master

Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add mobilehome park land

use and zoning fees and mobilehome park construction and

installation fees (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above hearing was called to order at 2:35 P.M. and was introduced to

Council by Project Manager Rooks.

Upon call, there was no public comment and no Council discussion.

Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 2:37 P.M. and was absent during

roll call vote.

RESOLUTION 2022-027 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by

Councilmember Karbassi, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld

Absent: 1 - Chavez

10:05 A.M.

HEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for

consideration in the development of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and

HOME-American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan for

federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD

CPD).

ID 22-115

The above item called to order at 2:38 P.M. and was introduced to Council

by Senior Management Sisk. Director Clark, Senior Management Analyst

Sisk, Assistant Director Skei, and Assistant City Manager Barfield

responded to questions.

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

Harris; Robert McCloskey; Ivanka Saunders; Francisca Albas; Alexandra

Alvarado; Lisa Flores; Lilia Becerril; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Alexandros

Acedo; Des Martinez; and Pedro Navarro Cruz.

Public Comment closed at 3:36 P.M.

Discussion on this item included: the average attendance at the previous

four public hearings; the outreach process for the public hearings; general

regional locations as opposed to addresses; notifying Councilmembers of

future meetings for additional public outreach; the City's long term plan for

securing future funds; and continuing ability to direct the funds.

Councilmember Arias would like to commit these funds to things other than

homelessness and parks infrastructure projects as there are already a

record amount of funds available for these issues; Instead the funds should

fill gaps in accordance to Federal rules that supplement areas of poverty

that are not covered by other funding sources the City receives. He

requested a complete list of all the request received from the public both

from housing authority and private developers.

HEARING HELD

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Annual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2021 Summary of Impact Fee

Waivers.

3.-A.

ID 22-160

There was no staff presentation on this item, no public comment, and no

Council discussion.

Councilmember Bredefeld and Council Vice President Maxwell were absent

during roll call vote.

APPROVED

On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by

Councilmember Arias, the above Action Item was APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi and Arias

Absent: 2 - Maxwell and Bredefeld

Submission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Annual Comprehensive

ID 22-77

3.-B.

Financial Report (ACFR) and the Annual Comprehensive Debt Report

(ACDR) for Fiscal Year 2021

There was no staff presentation on this item. Upon call, the following

members of the public addressed Council: Lilia Becerill and Clara Serrato.

There was no Council discussion.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President

Esparza, the above Action Item was APPROVED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Bredefeld

***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Residential Speed Hump Policy (Citywide)

ID 22-112

3.-C.

3.-D.

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

The above item was tabled to February 10, 2022.

TABLED

WORKSHOP - Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART)

ID 22-70

The above workshop was presented to Council by Homeless and Housing

Director Spees. Director Spees and Assistant City Manager White

responded to questions.

Discussion on this item included: How the Hart team respond to calls for

service; Council's involvement in the process; emcampments; and who will

handle the trash.

Councilmembers made it clear they would like to continue to be apart of the

workflow when a complaint is made to 311. They would like to have staff be

involved and have full knowledge of when and how the matter was resolved.

PRESENTED

WORKSHOP - Sustainability Division Energy Efficiency Projects Update

ID 22-128

3.-E.

The above workshop was presented to Council by Division Manager Kloose.

Division Manager Kloose, Director Mozier, and Assistant City Manager

White responded to questions.

Discussion on this item included: the air conditioning in the memorial

building; the air systems should be separate; possible need to be more add

ons to the projects; discussion on the solar Joint Power Agreements;

community centers upgrades; pausing on upgrades for the community

centers until there has been community meeting; the plan to install solar

panels and EV charging stations at all parks; pedestrian lighting; plans for

overhead lighting in China town or Fulton Street; cost of the plan and

financing; cost for permitting; administration fees; and capital improvements

for Fire and Police Department

PRESENTED

WORKSHOP - Update on Transform Fresno projects and the

Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant

3.-F.

ID 22-154

The above workshop was removed from the agenda by Consensus of the

City Council.

4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION

Upon call, there was no public comment for Closed Session items.

During open session, Assistant City Attorney Doerr announced each of the

Closed Session items listed on the agenda and stated there would be

nothing to announce following Closed Session. City Attorney Sloan also

announced Closed Session would be held entirely through Zoom and that

Councilmember Chavez would be recused from Closed Session item 5-B

(ID 22-183), Councilmember Soria would be recused from Closed Session

items 5-C (ID 22-181) and 5-D (ID 22-182).

Council withdrew from Open Session to hear Closed Session items at the

following times: 4:00 P.M. to 4:50 P.M.; 5:34 P.M. to 6:01 P.M.; and 7:16

P.M. to 7:49 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 22-185

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Section 54957.6

Government Code

City Negotiator: TJ Miller

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).

DISCUSSED

5.-B.

ID 22-183

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government

Code Section 54956.8 Property: UMC Campus;

Negotiating Parties: City Manager, County of Fresno; Under Negotiations:

Price and terms of sale.

Councilmember Chavez recused himself from the above item and was not

present for the course of the discussion.

DISCUSSED

5.-C.

ID 22-181

CONFERENCE 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.

Councilmember Soria recused herself from the above item and was not

present for the course of the discussion.

DISCUSSED

5.-D.

ID 22-182

CONFERENCE 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.

Councilmember Soria recused herself from the above item and was not

present for the course of the discussion.

DISCUSSED

5.-E.

5.-F.

ID 22-203

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government

Code Section 54956.8; Property: 809 E Olive Ave; Negotiating Parties:

City Manager, Lawrence Abbate; Under Negotiation: Terms and

Conditions of Property Acquisition.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

Government Code 54956.9(d)(1);

EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 22-202

Existing Litigation: J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC v. Superior Court of Fresno

County

DISCUSSED