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, April 18, 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.

9:09 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 Young Adults Pastor Michael Loera from Family Christian Assembly

Young Adults Pastor Michael Loera gave the invocation.

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:

Ceremonial Item (ID 24-454) Title change from “Central Valley Fuego FC” to

“Proclamation for Central Valley Fuego FC.”

Consent Calendar item 2-L (ID 24-465) regarding Woodward and Roeding

Tot Lots and ADA accessibility Improvements Project – Council President

Perea recused herself from this item because the consulting firm Quad

Knopf is involved in the project and is also a source of income and business

interest of hers.

Schedule Timed Item 10:00 A.M. (ID 24-476) regarding Hearing to adopt

resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a Special Tax

regarding City of Fresno CFD Number 9, Annexation Number 59 – was

tabled to May 2, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. by Staff.

Consent Calendar item 2-F (ID 24-486) regarding the Retirement Boards

and Deferred Compensation Board - was removed from the agenda by staff

with no return date.

Consent Calendar item 2-S (ID 24-531) regarding authorize the City

Manager to accept $9,300,000 in grant funding from the San Joaquin River

Conservancy – was removed from the agenda by Vice President Karbassi

with no return date.

Consent Calendar item 2-U (ID 24-500) regarding Resolution Declaring

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 from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and tabled to May

2, 2024.

Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on Consent Calendar item

2-R (ID 24-502) regarding adopting ordinance relating to Naloxone.

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WERE MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR

FURTHER DISCUSSION:

2-C (ID 24-306) regarding approving the appointment of Ronald Sheppard,

and the reappointment of Frances Reyes Acosta to the Disability Advisory

Commission. Approve the appointment of Brad Hardie to the Civil Service

Board. Approve the reappointment of Paul Idsvoog to the Housing Authority

of the City of Fresno. Approve the reappointments of Kimberly McCoy, Jon

Dohlin and Jose Barraza to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission –

was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.

2-I (ID 24-452) regarding Resolution regarding California Department of

Toxic Substances Control’s Office of Brownfields Equitable Community

Revitalization Grant for the Remediation of the 1457 H Street Site Round 2 -

was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.

2-K (ID 24-408) regarding Actions pertaining to the North Granville Avenue

and East Behymer Avenue Safety Improvements Project - was moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.

2-Q (ID 24-475) regarding actions pertaining to professional consulting

services for the Vision Zero Action Place - was moved to Contested Consent

by Councilmember Bredefeld.

On motion of Vice President Karbassi, 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

Central Valley Fuego FC

ID 24-454

There was a correction read into the record regarding the Proclamation for

"Central Valley Fuego FC.”

PRESENTED

Proclamation for “Igal Francis Day”

ID 24-453

PRESENTED

Proclamation for Exceptional Parents Unlimited’s 31st Annual “Fiesta de

los Niños”

ID 24-482

PRESENTED

KMJ’s Broadcasting Excellence Awards Recognition

Proclamation for “Arbor Day”

ID 24-520

PRESENTED

ID 24-491

PRESENTED

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

ID 24-447

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Hosted community meetings

in various neighborhoods to gather input for the upcoming budget

deliberations. Announced an upcoming event to recognize International

Workers' Day at Ian Plaza, starting at 5:00 p.m. Expressed gratitude to the

administration and staff for addressing issues related to Parkway

encampments.

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Attended the Police Chief

Gala. Presented the National Student Athlete Day award to Aiden Medina, a

high school senior at Hoover High School, recognizing his athletic and

academic achievements. Attended the California Restaurant Association

event to recognize outstanding restaurants in the Central Valley.

Participated in the opening night at Grizzlies Stadium. Participated in the

city's food truck program at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Awarded

certificates to dispatchers at Fresno Police Headquarters in honor of

Emergency Dispatcher Appreciation Week. Participated in the Central

Valley Honor Flight event.

Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Attended a meeting with

the Fresno Madera Agency on Aging to discuss the comprehensive analysis

of the senior population in the region, highlighting challenges such as

inflation, food insecurity, and rent affordability.

Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments: Expressed gratitude to

Captain Gross and the Northeast Police Department officers for their efforts

in addressing increased burglaries in a neighborhood. Attended various

events, including the Police Chief Gala, the California Restaurant

Association dinner, opening night at the Grizzlies Stadium, and the

California Rifle and Pistol Club fundraiser.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Attended a career day at

Phoenix Elementary Academy and thanked the veterans at the 509th and

the veteran’s community for inviting him to a dinner to show gratitude for

those who support the Veterans Day parade. Participated in a ribbon-cutting

event for a gym within the Fresno Police Department Central District

Precinct. Attended the opening at the Grizzlies Stadium. Thanked residents

of District 7 and staff for attending town hall meetings. Attended a soft grand

opening for the first cannabis shop in District 7. Participated in the city's

food truck program at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Mentioned

forthcoming events, including the Fresno Economic Development

Corporation real estate forecast, the state of downtown event, and the Great

American Cleanup.

Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Mentioned an increase in

home burglaries in Northwest Fresno and highlighted collaborative efforts

between city and county law enforcement agencies to address the issue.

Recognized birthdays within the office, including former intern, Arriyah

Champion, and Council Assistant Ryan Howeth.

Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Attended various events,

including the Stop the Hate Summit, Transgender Day of Visibility event,

and neighborhood watch meeting. Highlighted the first Park social at the

new Trolley Park in District 1 and encouraged residents to visit the park.

Congratulated two businesses in the Tower District, Roger Rockas and The

Peach Pit, for undergoing renovations as part of the Small Business Facade

Grant Program. Extended congratulations to Duce Upfront on their

upcoming grand opening celebration. Announced upcoming Beautify Fresno

events in District 1, both in the Tower District and Highway City. Promoted

Porch Fest in the Tower District, scheduled for the weekend of April 27,

2024.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Providing an update on the Parkway

area. Announced the upcoming Lobby day with the 13 Mayors to discuss

homelessness. Attended the California Restaurant Association Best of the

Valley Awards. Attended the San Joaquin Political Academy. Attending

opening night at the Grizzlies Stadium. Highlighted the recent food truck

launch at the Fresno Airports. Attended Woodward Park Baptist. Launched

the first Monopoly Search in Fresno. Attended the Khmer New Year

celebrations. Announced the upcoming Great American Cleanup with an

after hour party at Grizzlies Stadium. Announced the upcoming the State of

Downtown event. Announced a virtual press conference with the governor to

discuss new awards for resolving encampments statewide.

City Manager White Reports and Comments: Gave a shoutout to the

Community Development Division and the Planning and Development

Department for successfully meeting the timeliness test for Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, ensuring the full allocation of

funds for the next program year without penalty. Thanked several staff

including, Jennifer Clark, Phil Skei, Karen Jenks, Kimberly Archie, Jose

Cano, Erica Castanada, James Day, Melissa Franco, Akio Lopez, Erica

Lopez, Corrina Nunez, Chelsea O'Connor, Anthony Saldate, Brandon Sisk,

Austin Robinson, and Ian Jong for their hard work.

CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS

City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: Attended the City Clerk's

Association of California annual conference and was re-elected as Board of

Directors for the Association. Encouraged the public to visit the city clerk's

website to view the vacant seat on boards and commissions and highlighted

the need for alternates on the Mobile Home Park Rent Review and

Stabilization Commission. Reminded the public about the deadline for voter

registration for the November 5, 2024 general election.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M. - JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRESNO JOINT POWERS

FINANCING AUTHORITY (JPFA). MEMBERS OF JPFA BOARD:

MAYOR JERRY DYER, MEMBER MIKE KARBASSI, AND CHAIR

GARRY BREDEFELD

JPFA ACTION

HEARING designating and authorizing certain Finance Officers of the City

of Fresno (“City”) to sign various investment and commercial banking

documents, and to provide verbal instruction required for prudent financial

administration and safekeeping of Fresno Joint Powers Finance Authority

(“JPFA”) funds and property

ID 24-461

The hearing was called to order at 10:49 A.M. and was discussed

simultaneously with JPFA item B (ID 24-463). The item was presented to

Council by Director Danisi. Upon call, the following member of the public

addressed Council: Lisa Flores.

Council discussion on this item included: Reassurance about the

implementation of safeguards for public funds; inquiry about the transition to

the Tyler system for financials and whether it is working as expected, and

alternative process implemented for bank reconciliations.

On motion of Member Karbassi, seconded by Chair Bredefeld, the above

JPFA action item was adopted. The motion APPROVED by the following

vote:

Aye (3): - Bredefeld, Karbassi, Dyer

No (0):

RESOLUTION JPFA -58 ADOPTED

HEARING to consent to and authorize the investment monies in the Local

ID 24-463

Agency Investment Fund (“LAIF”) in the custody of the State Treasurer for

purposes of prudent financial administration and safekeeping of Fresno

Joint Powers Finance Authority (“JPFA”) funds, and authorize certain

Finance Officers of the City of Fresno (“City”) in connection therewith

The hearing was called to order at 10:49 A.M. and was discussed

simultaneously with JPFA item A (ID 24-461).

On motion of Member Karbassi, seconded by Chair Bredefeld, the above

JPFA action item was adopted. The motion APPROVED by the following

vote:

Aye (3): - Bredefeld, Karbassi, Dyer

No (0):

RESOLUTION JPFA -59 ADOPTED

CITY ACTION

Appoint and authorize certain Finance Officers of the City of Fresno (“City”)

to sign City checks and various investment and commercial banking

documents, and to provide verbal instruction required for the prudent

financial administration and safekeeping of City funds

ID 24-460

The above item was discussed simultaneously with City Action item D (ID

24-462). Upon call, there was no staff presentation, no Council discussion,

and no public comment on this item.

RESOLUTION 2024-068 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

Consent to and authorization of the investment of monies in the Local

Agency Investment Fund (“LAIF”) in the custody of the State Treasurer for

purposes of investment and authorize certain Finance Officers in

connection therewith

ID 24-462

The above item was discussed simultaneously with City Action item C (ID

24-460). Upon call, there was no staff presentation, no Council discussion,

and no public comment on this item.

RESOLUTION 2024-069 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

9:15 A.M.

Actions pertaining to the fee interest acquisition of a parcel to construct the

Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1

and 7):

ID 24-467

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of

fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 444-314-20S,

owned by Bettina Daniels Cervantes and Tracy Deshler, as

successor trustees of the Brackin-Daniels Trust dated January 19,

2008, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade

Separation Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity

require fee title interest acquisition of APN 444-314-20S, owned by

Bettina Daniels Cervantes and Tracy Deshler, as successor

trustees of the Brackin-Daniels Trust dated January 19, 2008, for

the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade

Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for

public use and purpose (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto).

The above hearing was called to order at 10:55 A.M. and was introduced to

Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno. Upon call, there was no

public comment and Council discussion. The public comment period closed

at 10:58 A.M.

RESOLUTION 2024-070 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

Arias, 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.

Actions pertaining to the fee interest acquisition of a parcel to construct the

Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1

and 7):

ID 24-469

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition

of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 451-

071-35, owned by Art A. Terzian, for the construction of the

Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity

require fee title interest acquisition of APN 451-071-35,

owned by Art A. Terzian, for the construction of the

Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and

authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and

purpose (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto).

The above hearing was called to order at 10:59 A.M. and was introduced to

Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno, Applicant Terzian and

Applicant Attorney Tagert. Upon call, the following members of the public

addressed Council: Lynn Owens and Lisa Flores. The public comment

period closed at 11:45 A.M.

Council discussion on this item included: The process and timeline for

negotiating with property owners; clarification on why the proposed

alternative does not work for the project; confirmation that the project

requires permanent use of the property; relocation costs incurred by the

applicant; title issue and the need for legal proceedings to clear title;

request for clarification from the City Attorney about the two-step process of

eminent domain and the ongoing negotiations despite the resolution of

necessity being brought forward; the scope of the overall project; the

estimated project cost; how long has this project been in development; when

is the anticipated start date for construction; if the initial estimate for the

project increased from the original estimate, and why the transfer of the

deed insured or certified by a title company.

RESOLUTION 2024-071 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

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

No: 1 - Chavez

9:25 A.M.

HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.

P21-01960, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01959,

ID 24-487

Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-03251, Planned Development

Permit Application No. P21-03252 and related Final Environmental Impact

Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2021100443 pertaining to

±22.4 acres of property located on the northeast corner of West Herndon

Avenue and North Riverside Drive (Council District 2) - Planning &

Development Department.

1. RESOLUTION - CERTIFYING Final Environmental Impact Report

(SCH No. 2021100443), for the proposed Costco Commercial

Center Project;

a. Adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding

Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section

15091; and,

b. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15097; and,

2. APPROVE

Plan

Amendment

Application

No.

P21-01960,

requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan and

Bullard Community Plan to change the planned land use designation

for the subject property from Community Commercial to General

Commercial, and reclassify West Herndon Avenue, from North

Riverside to North Hayes Avenue, from an Expressway to a Super

Arterial; and,

3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) to approve Rezone Application

No. P21-01960, requesting authorization to amend the Official

Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject property from

the

CC/EA/UGM/cz

(Community

Commercial/Expressway

Overlay/Urban Growth Management) zone district to the CG/UGM/cz

(Commercial General/Urban Growth Management/conditions of

zoning) zone district in accordance with the Plan Amendment

Application; and

4. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01959,

requesting authorization to construct

Costco warehouse retail building, with

±219,216 square-foot

±4,800 square-foot

carwash and a ±13,000 square-foot fuel canopy with 32 fuel pumps,

subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated March

7, 2024.

5. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-03251,

requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic

Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 alcohol license that will allow the

sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off the

premises where sold, subject to compliance the Conditions of

Approval dated March 7, 2024.

6. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No. P21-

03252, requesting authorization to modify parking lot development

standards to allow for 36.5-foot-tall parking lot light fixtures rather

than 25-foot-tall fixtures.

The above item was called to order at 1:20 P.M. and introduced to Council

by Planning Manager Siegrist. Upon call, the following members of the

public addressed Council: Daniel Branett (opposed); Lisa Flores, and Lynn

Owens.

Council discussion on this item included: clarification on the environmental

impact; land use regulations; the potential impact of future traffic changes;

traffic mitigation measures; the implications of opening Spruce Avenue on

the general plan and traffic patterns in the neighborhood; delivery routes;

the mitigation measures related to noise and visual impact on residents; the

installation of netting for ball containment, and the provision of accessible

parking stalls.

Vice President Karbassi motioned to approve staff's recommendation with

the following additional conditions, which are necessary to make the

findings required to approve the CUP, Plan Amendment, and Rezone:

1. Require the project proponent to provide the three (3) traffic calming

measures as recommended/provided by the Public Works Department

(Exhibit N) as a condition of approval and which include:

a. Install an all-way stop control at the intersection of W Spruce and N

Hayes Aves (2 way to 4 way stop) along with high visibility crosswalks in all

directions.

b. Install a refuge island (Non-ped crossing) at the east end of the golf

course for the W Spruce Ave connection to provide a traffic calming

measures approaching/exiting Costco from the east on W Spruce Ave.

c. Install a refuge island (Non-ped crossing) near the intersection of W

Spruce and North Sandrini Aves.

2.Condition the site and operations to restrict/prohibit all Costco related

truck traffic, including other vendors, from utilizing North Riverside Drive as

a condition of approval.

3.Require the project proponent to make the necessary improvements

(resurface and restripe) the westbound lane of Herndon Avenue as deemed

appropriate by the City of Fresno Public Works Department.

4. Add 20 additional accessible stalls in coordination with the Planning

Department.

RESOLUTION 2024-072 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2024-073 ADOPTED

BILL B-11 / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-011

On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

10:00 A.M.

HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a

Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number

9, Annexation Number 59 (Final Parcel Map Number 2004-36) (East

Belmont Avenue and North Laverne Avenue) (Council District 5):

ID 24-476

1. ***RESOLUTION

to Annex Territory to Community Facilities

District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for

Annexation No. 59 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject

to Mayor’s Veto);

3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto);

4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for

the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and

Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 59

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to May 2,

2024, at 10:00 A.M.

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

Arias, 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 April 4, 2024, regular meeting

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 24-501

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Declaring the results of the consolidated Presidential

Primary Election held on March 5, 2024. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

ID 24-464

RESOLUTION 2024-074 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to a Consultant Services Agreement with

2.-D.

ID 24-484

Covino Smith & Simon (formerly known as Simon and Company, Inc.), to

extend the Agreement to April 20, 2025, and increase the contract value by

$5,200.04 to $70,200 per year for Professional Lobbying and Consulting

Services in Washington DC.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a three-year Agreement with Dell Marketing L.P. to renew

2.-E.

2.-F.

2.-G.

ID 24-481

Microsoft Enterprise licensing for the City in the amount of $4,659,649.05,

in accordance with purchasing procedures from cooperative purchase

agreements as set forth in Administrative Order 3-1.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 24-486

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to an

unknown date.

TABLED

Actions pertaining to the Parks, After School Recreation and Community

ID 24-492

Services Department’s (PARCS) Summer Swim Program with Fresno

Unified School District:

1. Approve a one-year facility use “Blue Space” Agreement with

Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) to use FUSD high school

pools for City-led swim lessons and recreational swim (aquatics).

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Facility Use

Blue Space Agreement with FUSD.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the City Studios affordable housing development

ID 24-362

2.-H.

located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, California (District 4):

1. ***RESOLUTION

Authorizing acceptance of funding from the

California Department of Housing and Community Development

Homekey Round 3 Program in the amount of $9,598,131 for the City

Studios project and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to

enter into and execute

standard agreement to secure the

Homekey Round 3 program funds and to participate in the Homekey

Round 3 Program. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION

Adopt the 50th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 to appropriate

$9,598,200 for the City Studios project from the Homekey Round 3

Program Grant. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s

veto)

3. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing

benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-

204 relating to the disposition of real property identified as

Assessor’s Parcel Number 436-260-22 (3876 North Blackstone

Avenue) for an affordable housing development. (Requires

Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

4. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno

and Fresno Mission Communities, Inc.

5. Approve a Repair Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and

RH Community Builders, LP.

6. Approve a License and Right of Entry Agreement between the City of

Fresno and RH Community Builders, LP.

RESOLUTION 2024-075 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2024-076 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2024-077 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the 2024 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit

Program:

***RESOLUTION Adopt

2.-J.

ID 24-483

Resolution authorizing acceptance of

$203,143 in grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of

Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program for

the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2024 Law

Enforcement Specialized Unit Program (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

RESOLUTION 2024-079 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions Pertaining to the Woodward and Roeding Tot Lots and ADA

2.-L.

ID 24-465

Accessibility Improvements Project, Bid File 12401362 (Council District 3

and Council District 6):

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

pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00362,

for Roeding Tot Lot and ADA Accessibility Improvement Project;

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

pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00363,

for Woodward Tot Lot and ADA Accessibility Improvement Project;

3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,962,257 to

American Paving Company of Fresno, California, as the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder for the Woodward and Roeding

Tot Lots and ADA Accessibility Improvements Project.

Council President Perea recused herself from the above item because the

consulting firm Quad Knopf is involved in the project and is also a source of

income and business interest of hers.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Chestnut Avenue Overlay Project, from Cesar

ID 24-468

2.-M.

Chavez Boulevard (Kings Canyon Road) to Butler Avenue (Bid File No.

12401042) (Council District 5):

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

pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class 2, and

15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines;

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,484,956 to Cal

Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno, CA as the lowest responsive

and responsible bidder.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve consultant services agreement with Akel Engineering Group,

ID 24-477

2.-N.

2.-O.

Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $120,000, to provide on-call water

distribution system hydraulic modeling services (Bid File No. 12400549)

(Citywide).

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Digester Centrifugal Pump Replacement at the

ID 24-478

Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File

12400504-1) (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2,

Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;

2. Approve the award of a purchase contract to Rockwell Engineering

and Equipment Company, Inc., of Tustin, California, for the purchase

of seven (7) heated sludge pumps in the amount of $107,305.51 for

the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility.

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Award requirements contract for CNG Station Service and Maintenance

ID 24-323

2.-P.

with Chart International Inc. of Ball Ground, Georgia for two years for an

amount not to exceed $315,936, with five optional one-year extensions

(Bid File 12400018)

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

***BILL B-10 (Intro’d April 4, 2024)(For Adoption) - Adding Article 35 to

Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Naloxone (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto)

2.-R.

ID 24-502

Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on the above item.

ORDINANCE 2024-012 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

***Authorize the City Manager to accept $9,300,000 in grant funding from

ID 24-531

2.-S.

the San Joaquin River Conservancy to be used for the River West Project

and execute all documents necessary for use of said funds. (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was removed from the agenda by Vice President Karbassi

and tabled to an unknown date.

TABLED

2.-T.

2.-U.

ID 24-538

RESOLUTION 2024-080 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR

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

ID 24-500

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 May 2, 2024.

TABLED

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the appointment of Ronald Sheppard, and the reappointment of

2.-C.

ID 24-498

Frances Reyes Acosta to the Disability Advisory Commission. Approve

the appointment of Brad Hardie to the Civil Service Board. Approve the

reappointment of Paul Idsvoog to the Housing Authority of the City of

Fresno. Approve the reappointments of Kimberly McCoy, Jon Dohlin and

Jose Barraza to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission.

Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent,

however questions were answered by staff. There was no council

discussion.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

Actions pertaining to the California Department of Toxic Substances

Control’s Office of Brownfields Equitable Community Revitalization Grant

for the Remediation of the 1457 H Street Site Round 2 (Council District 3):

2.-I.

ID 24-452

1. ***RESOLUTION

Approve

the

Acceptance

Equitable

Community Revitalization Grant Round 2 Funding from the State of

California Department of Toxic Substances Control in the amount of

$3,122,648 and authorize the City Manager or Designee to enter

into and execute a grant agreement and any and all subsequent

documents during the two-year funding period. (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto)

Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the completion of demolition.

RESOLUTION 2024-078 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

Actions pertaining to the North Granville Avenue and East Behymer Avenue

Safety Improvements Project (Bid File No. 12400905) (Council District 6):

2.-K.

ID 24-408

Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class

Guidelines;

of the California Environmental Quality Act

Award a construction contract in the amount of $624,487 to Dave

Christian Construction Company Incorporated, of Fresno, California.

Councilmember Bredefeld moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the start and completion of the project.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

Actions pertaining to professional consulting services for the Vision Zero

Action Plan (Citywide)

2.-Q.

ID 24-475

1. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with TDG

Engineering, Inc., an affiliate of Toole Design Group, LLC., in the

amount not to exceed four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) and

a contingency amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars

($15,000.00) for any additional work.

Councilmember Bredefeld moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the importance of community engagement, collaboration, and

tailored approaches in developing effective strategies to improve traffic

safety and reduce injuries and fatalities.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - Update from Fresno Housing

3.-A.

ID 24-368

The above workshop was presented to Council by Tyrone Williams.

Council discussion on this item included: the amount given when applying

for a voucher for rent purposes versus a developer.

PRESENTED

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

Nuse-Villegas; Ron Daliughi; Leslie Dillahunty; Lisa Flores; Dez Martinez;

Lynn Owens, and Rikki Rodriguez.

4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION

During open session, Chief Assistant City Attorney Badhesha announced

the items that would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 4:06 P.M.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

5.-A.

5.-B.

5.-C.

ID 24-470

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

Ompreshia Vick v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:

23CECG00095

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

session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 24-471

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

Tammy Lynn Mitchell v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:

22CECG01107

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

session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code

ID 24-518

Section 54957.6

City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner

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).

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

session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED