2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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City of Fresno

Meeting Minutes - Final

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, March 21, 2024

Council Chambers (In

Person and/or Electronic)

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ncil-meeting

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

date and time above written.

9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL

Present: 7 - President Annalisa Perea

Vice President Mike Karbassi

Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Luis Chavez

Councilmember Garry Bredefeld

Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Invocation by Padre Nelson Serrano from St. James Episcopal Cathedral

Invocation given by Padre Nelson Serrano from St. James Episcopal

Cathedral.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Bredefeld.

APPROVE AGENDA

City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:

Consent Calendar item 2-F (ID 24-264) regarding a five-year instructional

services reimbursement agreement with Fresno City College -

Councilmember Esparza is an employee of Fresno City College, yet

pursuant to the Government Code he does not have a conflict with Consent

Calendar item 2-F (ID 24-264).

Consent Calendar item 2-Z (ID 24-406) regarding Bill for introduction adding

Article 6 to Chapter 1 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to City

Attorney Subpoena Power - The following changes to Section 1-602 (c)

were read into the record "The City Attorney shall notify Council of all

subpoenas issued."

Proclamation (ID 24-353) regarding Proclamation for Fresno Elite Trypticon

and Bombshell Cheer Champions – City Manager’s Office was removed as

co-sponsor. City Manager White noted for the record that she supports the

Fresno Elite Trypticon and Bombshell Cheer Champions and that the Office

of Mayor and City Manager was mistakenly added as a co-sponsor.

Closed Session item 5-A (ID 24-388) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL

COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-Government Code Section

54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential

case- It should read "Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)

(4)."

Consent Calendar item 2-BB (ID 24-416) regarding resolution - outdoor

Warming Fires to be a Health and Safety Hazard and a Public Nuisance and

direct the City Manager to cause them to be extinguished - was removed by

Councilmember Arias and tabled to April 4, 2024.

Councilmember Bredefeld requested Consent Calendar item 2-A (ID

24-394) regarding approval of the minutes for March 7, 2024, regular

meeting be corrected to reflect clarification for registering a "no" vote on

Consent Calendar item 2-G (ID 24-285) item #2 related to the Fresno

Economic Opportunities Commission funding for operational costs

supporting the Fresno EOC's LGBTQ+ Resource Center. Additionally,

Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on Consent Calendar item

2-S (ID 24-401) regarding the second amendment to the Plan Review and

Construction Management Services Agreement.

Due to a campaign contribution he received, Councilmember Bredefeld

recused himself from the 9:15 am hearing (ID 24-355) to consider a

Conditional Use Permit.

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WERE MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR

FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-E (ID 24-328) regarding resolution adopting the 578th Amendment to the

Master Fee Schedule to revise the Fireworks Administrative Citation Fees -

was moved to Contested Consent by Vice President Karbassi.

2-I (ID 24-281) regarding reject all proposals received for a citywide

requirements contract for elevator maintenance - was moved to Contested

Consent by Vice President Karbassi.

2-Q (ID 24-306) regarding approving the Second Amendment to the

Consultant Services with Dudek extending the consultants performance

period - was moved to the Contested Consent by Councilmember Maxwell

and Vice President Karbassi.

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Arias, the above agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation for Fresno Elite Trypticon and Bombshell Cheer Champions

ID 24-353

PRESENTED

Proclamation for Special Olympics Northern California, Fresno Polar

Plunge

ID 24-238

PRESENTED

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

ID 24-402

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the efforts of

public works for improving Traffic Safety in various areas. Acknowledged

Pastor David Criner for hosting the St. Rest Baptist Church fundraising,

aimed at providing a food hub in West Fresno. Acknowledged the Fresno

International Airport for hosting a nonprofit organization's efforts to reunite

immigrant families through visitor visas. Raised concerns about

communication regarding Prop 218 rate increases, advocating for equitable

information access in multiple languages.

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Recognized and awarded

Shawna Blair as the 2024 Woman of the Year. Announced the upcoming

annual District 4 Easter egg hunt event.

Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Participated in the Mobile

Food Fundraiser event and acknowledged everyone who came and showed

support and donated to the cause for the recent individuals who passed.

Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments: Held a press conference

with Councilmember Arias to discuss the excessive salaries and

compensation packages of executives at Valley Children's Hospital.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Recognized and honored

Belen Melendrez as the District 7 Woman of the Year. Participated in the

Beautify Fresno event off McKinley and First. Attended a welcome reception

for the new executive director of the Maddy Institute, Blake Zante, hosted by

President Jimenez Sandoval. Acknowledged Eduardo Gonzalez for being

accepted into UC Berkeley's public policy and international affairs fellowship

program.

Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comment: Participated in Read Across

America at Bullard Talent, attended the Rotary Public Safety Luncheon, and

recognized outstanding law enforcement members. Reported on

infrastructure projects off Audubon and Del Mar, including road repaving.

Congratulated Debra Bolls from District 2 for being honored as Woman of

the Year. Acknowledged City Manger White for her hard work on the budget.

Wished everyone a Happy Persian New Year.

Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Acknowledged staff for

the recent success of infrastructure project in District 1. Participated in

celebrating Women's History Month at the Terrance at San Joaquin

Gardens. Congratulated Debi Ruud for being honored as Woman of the

Year for District 1. Acknowledged District 1 and District 2 team for the

successful event of the Annual Women's Commission. Wished everyone a

happy and safe Easter and reminding residents to drive safely and respect

speed laws.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Thanked the council president and her

team for organizing the Woman of the Year event. Congratulated Diane Dyer

as Mayor's Woman of the Year. Participated in the groundbreaking

ceremony at Mariposa Plaza in the Mariposa Mall. Announced upcoming

design-build competition through a Career Technical Education program.

Will be participating in a tree planting event with Councilmember Maxwell.

City Manager White Reports and Comments: Distributed the following tray

memos to Council: fourth-quarter report for the Economic Development

Department and a multi-jurisdictional housing element. Congratulated Diane

Dyer for being recognized as the Mayor's Woman of the Year.

CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS

City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: Announced vacancies in the

Council Project Review Committees, the Immigration and Resident Affairs

Committee, and the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Committee.

Vice President Karbassi raised concerns with the Planning Commission

Member's attendance.

City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments: Provided legal updates

regarding a ruling denying a preliminary injunction and a lawsuit against the

City of Fresno regarding the naming of Caesar Chavez Boulevard. A tray

memo will be provided to Council on social media laws.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M.

Appearance by Pete Lugo & Juana Iris Meza to discuss the petition for a

request for public workshop on the affordable housing component of the

One Fresno Housing Plan (District 5 Resident)

ID 24-393

APPEARED

9:15 A.M.

Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00835,

Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-02080, and related

ID 24-355

Environmental

Assessment;

regarding

phased,

multi-tenant

commercial community development project with Starbucks Café and

drive-through located on approximately ± 2.98 acres of property located

on the southwest corner of the intersection of South Martin Luther King

Boulevard and East Church Avenue. (Council District 3) - Planning &

Development Department.

1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-00835/P23-

02080 dated January 3, 2024, an Addendum to the

Southwest Fresno Specific Plan Final Program EIR (the

“Program EIR”), prepared in accordance with Section

15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines.

2. DENY the appeal submitted by Councilmember Arias on

January 17, 2024, and UPHOLD the action of the Planning

and Development Department Director approving

Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00835 and

Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-02080

authorizing the construction of a ± 5,781 square foot

multi-tenant shell building with Starbucks Café with

drive-thru; and full development of the site with associated

parking lot, landscaping, trash enclosures, and pad for a

future building to be entitled under separate permit.

Councilmember Bredefeld recused himself from the above item. The above

item was called to order at 11:05 am and was presented to Council by

Planning Manager Siegrist. Applicant - Jim Shehadey and Sylvesta Hall.

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

Bob Mitchell; Support - Michaelynn Lewis; Support- Keshia Thompson;

Support - Kimberly Tapscott; Support - Brad Morris, and Opposition - Lisa

Flores. Public comment closed at 11:42 am.

Council discussion included: Concerns about pedestrian safety and traffic

congestion; existing investments and efforts to improve safety near schools;

environmental conditions and pollution levels in West Fresno, and

infrastructure limitations and challenges.

Councilmember Arias motioned to close the public hearing and continue the

matter to April 4, 2024, for the Council to review and consider comments and

update recommendations.

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Maxwell, that the above Action Item be CONTINUED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Chavez

Recused: 1 - Bredefeld

9:20 A.M.

HEARING to consider Rezone Application No. P23-03475, Development

Permit Application No. P23-00186, and related Environmental

ID 24-326

Assessment No. P23-03475/P23-00186, pertaining to approximately

1.96 acres of property located on the north side of East Gettysburg

Avenue between North First and North Second Streets (Council District

4) - Planning and Development Department.

ADOPT

Environmental

dated January 26, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to

Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for

Assessment No. P23-03475/P23-00186,

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,

BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) Amending the Official

Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject

property from the O/cz (Office/conditions of zoning) zone

district to the O (Office) zone district in order to remove

conditions of zoning pursuant to Article 58, Chapter 15 of the

Fresno Municipal Code; and,

3. APPROVE

Development Permit Application No. P23-00186,

authorization to construct an approximately

requesting

11,360 square foot medical office (clinic) building and one

pad for a future 5,010 square foot future medical office

(clinic) building on the subject property.

The above item was called to order at 11:59am and presented by

Supervising Planner Holt. There was no council discussion.

Upon call the following members of the public addressed Council: Bryan

Pok; Brad Morris; Lisa Flores, and Lynn Owens.

BILL B-7 APPROVED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-007

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President

Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Arias

9:25 A.M.

HEARING to receive public comment on the 2023 Housing Element and

General Plan Annual Progress Reports

ID 24-359

The above item was called to order at 1:36 pm. and presented to Council by

Planner Manager Pagoulatos.

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

Robinson; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Luisana Ayers; Bob McCloskey, and Lynn

Owens. Public comment period closed at 1:58 pm.

Council discussion included: Housing planning; resource allocation;

compliance with state requirements, and strategies for addressing housing

needs.

On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

Bredefeld, 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

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

Upon call, there was no public comment.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

Bredefeld, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the

following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Chavez

Approval of the minutes for March 7, 2024, regular meeting and

approval of the minutes for March 7, 2024, special meeting

2.-A.

ID 24-394

Councilmember Bredefeld requested the minutes for March 7, 2024, regular

meeting be corrected to reflect clarification for registering a "no" vote on

Consent Calendar item 2-G (ID 24-285) item #2 related to the Fresno

Economic Opportunities Commission funding for operational costs

supporting the Fresno EOC's LGBTQ+ Resource Center.

APPROVED AS AMENDED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Litigation Unit in the City Attorney’s Office:

ID 24-375

2.-B.

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 7th Amendment to the Position

Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2023-184, adding one

full-time Paralegal position in the City Attorney’s Office (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2024-059 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the appointment of Reynaldo Villarreal to the Disability Advisory

ID 24-379

2.-C.

2.-D.

Commission to a term ending June 30, 2024. Approve the

reappointment of David Criner to the Planning Commission to a term

ending June 30, 2027.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the First Amendment to the Consultant Services

ID 24-389

Agreement with HdL Companies for Sales and Use Tax auditing,

Information services, Quarterly sales tax reporting and Revenue

projection analysis (Forecasting) and auditing sales tax records:

1. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services

Agreement with HdL Companies for Sales and Use Tax auditing,

Information services, Quarterly sales tax reporting and Revenue

projection analysis (Forecasting) and auditing sales tax records;

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the First

Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with HdL

Companies on behalf of the City.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Authorize the Fire Chief to enter into a five-year instructional services

reimbursement agreement with Fresno City College to collect state

monetary reimbursement for City instructional training costs

2.-F.

ID 24-264

The following was read into the record - Councilmember Esparza is an

employee of Fresno City College, yet pursuant to the Government Code he

does not have a conflict with the above item.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-G.

ID 24-383

Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding:

Approve an agreement with Fresno Police Neighborhood

Watch (FPNW) allocating $100,000 in ARPA funding for

operational costs to enhance capacity, training and general

operations for the Neighborhood Watch program.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the award of

citywide requirements contract to Pacific

2.-H.

2.-J.

2.-K.

ID 24-324

Storage Company of Fresno, California for two years with three optional

one-year extensions for document storage and shredding services in an

amount not to exceed $125,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid

File 9668)

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Yao Engineering, Inc. of

Pasadena, California, for the design of Fresno-Clovis Regional

Wastewater Reclamation Facility Duct Bank at Primary Sludge Pump

Station #1 in the amount of $59,135, with

(Council District 3)

ID 24-347

$15,000 contingency

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Roof Membrane Replacement at the

Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Warehouse

and Maintenance Building and Digester-13 Heating and Mixing Building

(Bid File 12401198) (Council District 3):

ID 24-365

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections

15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,

2. Award a construction contract to Nations Roof West, LLC, of

Fresno, California, in the amount of $324,889.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a consultant services agreement with Pcubed Associates Inc.

2.-L.

ID 24-270

of Buena Park, California, for the design of the Replacement of One

Makeup Air Unit and Two Air Handling Units in the Headworks Building

at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility in the

amount of $128,195, with a $15,000 contingency. (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

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

2.-M.

ID 24-345

California granting authority to the City Manager or designee to execute

Uniform Relocation Act Rental Assistance Program packages for the

tenants being relocated as a result of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF

Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and 7)

RESOLUTION 2024-061 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and

2.-N.

2.-O.

ID 24-354

Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest from a portion of Assessor’s

Parcel Number 477-040-58 for a total cost of $32,000 for the Southwest

Fresno Trail Project. (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Engineering

ID 24-369

Services Agreement with Community Works Design Group of Riverside,

California, in the amount of $21,860, increasing the total contract

amount to $761,500, with a remaining contingency of $50, due to an

increased scope of services for the Dolores Huerta Park (formerly

Milburn and Dakota Park) Project. (Council District 1)

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION

Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as

2.-P.

ID 24-331

Assessor’s Parcel Number 329-090-19 as Annexation Number 57 to the

City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize

the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday,

May 2, 2024, at 9:30 am (Southwest corner of East North Avenue and

South East Avenue) (Council District 3)

RESOLUTION 2024-062 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION

Of Intention to Annex Final Parcel Map Number

2.-R.

ID 24-360

2004-36 as Annexation Number 59 to the City of Fresno Community

Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes;

and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 am

(East Belmont Avenue and North Laverne Avenue). (Council District 5)

RESOLUTION 2024-063 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Second Amendment to the Plan Review and Construction

2.-S.

ID 24-401

Management Services Agreement, to extend the term of the agreement

by three months from March 31, 2024 to June 30, 2024, with Tutor

Perini/Zachry/Parsons, a Joint Venture. (Council Districts 1, 2 and 3)

Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on the above item. The

above item was approved and the motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes (5) - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Esparza

No (1): Bredefeld

Absent (1): Chavez

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a consultant services agreement with Partners in Control Inc.,

ID 24-346

2.-T.

2.-U.

dba Enterprise Automation, for a total amount not to exceed $450,000 to

provide on-call Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition support

services for a three-year period. (Bid File 12401128) (Citywide)

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Appropriation Resolution No. 2023-185 appropriating $50,000 for the

Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery 2023-2024

Household Hazardous Waste Discretionary Grant Agreement in the

Adopt the 43rd Amendment to the Annual

ID 24-378

Solid Waste Management Division of Public Utilities. (Requires

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

RESOLUTION 2024-064 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to an Extraterritorial Service and Offsite Infrastructure

Agreement between Sandra R. Deazevedo and David M. Lantis and the

City of Fresno (City of Fresno Sphere of Influence and County of

Fresno):

2.-V.

ID 24-386

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15301(c)/Class 1,

2. Approve an Extraterritorial Service and Offsite Infrastructure

Agreement between Sandra R. Deazevedo and David M. Lantis

and the City of Fresno.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-W.

ID 24-371

Actions pertaining to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services

Account (SLESA) Grant program and Acquisition of new Military

Equipment as required by Government Code sections 7070-7075:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 47th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating

$1,400,000 in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services

Account

(SLESA)

continue

supporting

front

line

law

enforcement operations in FY 2024 (Requires

Votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Affirmative

2. Approve the acquisition of several new pieces of military

equipment as required by Government Code sections 7070-7075

in an amount not to exceed $279,000, to enhance the safety of

officers and the community and authorize the Chief of Police or

designee to execute all related and necessary documents.

RESOLUTION 2024-065 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

***BILL B-4 (Intro’d March 7, 2024)(For Adoption)

Amending

2.-X.

ID 24-384

Section 4304 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating

to the language of the required findings for approval of tentative

map amendments from “and” to “or.” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

ORDINANCE 2024-008 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a one year agreement with Computer Sciences Corporation

(CSC) for the renewal of Assure Claims, MEASA (formerly known as

RiskMaster) in the amount of $27,698 for licensing and support services.

2.-Y.

2.-Z.

ID 24-267

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

BILL (for introduction) - Adding Article 6 to Chapter 1 of the

ID 24-406

Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to City Attorney

Subpoena Power

The following changes to Section 1-602 (c) were read into the record "The

City Attorney shall notify Council of all subpoenas issued.

BILL B-8 APPROVED AS AMENDED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Appointment of Edna Pedroza to the Active Transportation

ID 24-363

2.-AA.

2.-BB.

Advisory Committee (ATAC) for a three year term ending March 21,

2027.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

***Resolution - Declaring Outdoor Warming Fires to be a Health and

ID 24-416

Safety Hazard and a Public Nuisance and Direct the City Manager to

Cause Them to be Extinguished (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and

tabled to April 4, 2024.

TABLED

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 578th Amendment to the Master Fee

2.-E.

ID 24-328

Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to revise the Fireworks Administrative

Citation Fees in Compliance with FMC 10-55602.11 (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto)

Vice President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent to

approve the item as written and bring back to the Council new language to

modify the ordinance to extend the window beyond 12 months. This

adjustment aims to address the issues of repeated offender by implementing

progressively higher fines for frequent violations, such as those occurring

annually on July 4th.

RESOLUTION 2024-060 ADOPTED

On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Chavez

Reject all proposals received for a citywide requirements contract for

ID 24-281

2.-I.

elevator maintenance and repair services at various City locations (Bid

File 9618)

Vice President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent,

however questions were answered by City Manager White. Councilmember

Arias inquired about the repairing of the City Hall elevators.

APPROVED

On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

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

carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Chavez

Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement

ID 24-306

2.-Q.

with Dudek extending the consultants performance period by three

months to June 30, 2024, to continue professional services related to

the development of the Urban Forest Management Plan. (Citywide)

Councilmember Maxwell moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the scope of services for the contract and the reason for the contract

extension and the delay in the project.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President

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

carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Chavez

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - 5-Year Budget Forecast

3.-A.

ID 24-373

The above workshop was presented to Council by Mayor Dyer.

Council discussion on this item included: Cannabis generated revenue; a

request on the data for the longest length of delinquency and a memo on

utilities delinquent accounts; traffic safety and motor unit staffing; City

reserve; property tax prediction and revenue; Transient Occupancy Tax

(TOT) collections; vacancies in city departments; PG&E rate increase;

explore using ARPA funds for solar energy investment and protection

against potential PG&E rate increases; water rate collections; borrowing to

offset the budget; Chandler Airport contribution; reductions in staff and

frozen funds, and the purchase of a new holicopter.

Council directed the administration to return the swept funds to the Office of

the City Clerk in the amount of $83,000 and to the City Attorney’s Office in

the amount of $1.9 million.

PRESENTED

WORKSHOP - Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

ID 24-295

3.-B.

The above workshop was presented to Council by Vicki Doll with Chabin

Concepts. Upon call, there was no council discussion.

PRESENTED

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

Cannel; Desiree Ledezma; Lynn Owens, and Krystal Pothier.

4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION

During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be

discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 10:08 am and returned from Closed

Session at 10:55 am.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

ID 24-388

5.-A.

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

There was a correction read into the record: Government Code Section

54956.9, subdivision should read "(d)(4)."

City Attorney Janz reported out the following direction was to initiate litigation

against the County of Fresno regarding the County's General Plan update

and the final EIR has been given. The vote carried by the following:

Ayes (4): Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza

No (3): Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

ID 24-403

5.-B.

Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,

employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a

public employee.

Title: City Attorney

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

session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT

City Council adjourned from the regular session at 4:40 pm.

The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during

the April 4, 2024, regular meeting.