Fresno City Council
January 13, 2022

Thursday, December 2, 2021
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
In Person and/or Electronic
City Council
President - Luis Chavez
Vice President - Nelson Esparza
Councilmembers:

Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Thomas Esqueda
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Todd Stermer,. CMC
Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
December 2, 2021City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in regular session on December 2, 2021 at 9:00 A.M.
9:09 A.M. ROLL CALL
President Luis Chavez
Vice President Nelson Esparza
Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria
Council Member Mike Karbassi
Council Member Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld

Present: 7 -
Invocation by Pastor DJ Criner with Saint Rest Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced Councilmember Soria would participate via Zoom and voting would occur by roll call. The following changes to the agenda were also announced: Consent Calendar item 1-X (ID 21-964), related to the Campus Pointe development, was moved to the December 9, 2021, agenda by Councilmember Maxwell; Consent Calendar item 1-M (ID 21-881), regarding the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program, was moved to the Contested Consent Calendar for further discussion by Councilmember Maxwell; Special Closed Session item (ID 21-978), regarding the UMC Campus, was separately noticed and would be heard pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8.

Following announcements, several changes were made from the dais.

Consent Calendar items moved to the Contested Consent Calendar for further discussion:
1-C (ID 21-866) regarding the purchase of 91 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias. 1-E (ID 21-772) authorizing the Director of the Department of Transportation (or designee) to enter into an Agreement with Fresno Unified School City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2
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District regarding the Municipal Fleet Division becoming a work-based learning location for non-paid student internship - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
1-G (ID 21-880) regarding a solar and energy storage project at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-J (ID 21-876) regarding Amendment No. 7 to the November 17, 2016 Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation Agreement - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Soria.
1-L (ID 21-882) pertaining to a discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment Policy - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Maxwell and Councilmember Arias.
1-Q (ID 21-765) authorizing joint application to and participation in the HomeKey Program - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Soria. 1-R (ID 21-921) authorizing application to and participation in the Homekey Program - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Soria. 1-AA (ID 21-838) regarding the City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2022 - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Soria.

Consent Calendar item 1-H (ID 21-900), pertaining to the waste gas flare at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility, was moved to the December 9, 2021 City Council Meeting by Councilmember Arias.

Consent Calendar item 1-P (ID 21-947), regarding award of Consultant Services Contract for Fresno Youth Commission Management to California Health Collaborative, was tabled to a future meeting by Councilmember Arias.

Council President Chavez announced he would recuse himself from the Special Closed Session Meeting item, (ID 21-978) regarding the UMC Campus.

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Councilmember Soria announced she would recuse herself from the 10:00 A.M. #2 Hearing, (ID 21-837) regarding the Club One Casino, Inc. Card Room Permit Application.

Councilmember Bredefeld announced a "no" vote for Consent Calendar item 1-Y ID (21-811), to confirm that emergency conditions continue to directly impact the ability of legislative bodies to meet safely in person.

Councilmember Bredefeld and Councilmember Karbassi each announced a "no" vote for Consent Calendar item 1-O (ID 21-906), pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity.

On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Vice President Esparza, the agenda was approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 21-820 “Special Presentation from Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims to the Fresno Police Department in Appreciation for Support of the 2020 Creek Fire.”

PRESENTED
ID 21-824 Proclamation for “Jay Kalpakoff Day”

PRESENTED
ID 21-859 Proclamation for “Valley Caregivers Month”

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Soria discussed the 9th Annual District 1 Toy Drive to benefit un-housed children in the community. District 1 and local partners Irene’s, Moto, Gazebo Gardens, Yosemite Falls, India’s Oven and Ramen vs Pho were accepting toys.

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infrastructure work performed in her neighborhoods including addressing lifted sidewalks in the southern portion of the district.

Finally, Councilmember Soria reported janitorial staff in the Airports Department were concerned their jobs were at risk of being outsourced. She expressed her opposition to a Request for Proposal to privatize the positions and noted the jobs could be transformational for families.

Councilmember Karbassi noted the janitorial staff in the Airports Department performed well and expressed concern about privatizing the positions. He also expressed his gratitude to the Public Works Department for repairing sidewalks in his district.

The District 2 Councilmember next reported that 400 complete Thanksgiving meals were provided to families in need through the Operation Gobble event held at Pinedale Elementary school. He thanked the citizens of Fresno and the many partners needed to make the event a success.

Councilmember Karbassi then discussed retail theft and flash mob robberies with Police Chief Balderrama. He continued to discuss crime levels in Fresno and advocated for a budget that would fund public safety.

He lauded the Police Department’s training and transparency.

Finally, Councilmember Karbassi honored Police Officer Phia Vang whom he remembered as a great Hmong Officer for the City of Fresno.

Councilmember Arias thanked the PARCS Department for efforts to get the Maxi L. Parks Community Center re-opened by December 8, 2021. He also thanked the Public Works and Public Utilities Departments for their efforts cleaning China Town. Finally, he thanked the Public Works Department for installing a speed bump that had been committed for installation only thirty days prior.

Councilmember Arias next discussed the $25 million additional revenue the City was expecting per the Franchise Tax Board. City Manager Esqueda expected discussions on spending the funds to happen after the mid-year budget review in January. The Councilmember then commented on the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5
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difficulties of installing playground equipment at Tupman Park and hoped to have a solution by December 9, 2021.

The District 3 Councilmember expressed concerns over gaps and errors he saw in a recent Environmental Impact Report regarding the Highway 99 and Fresno interchange. He asked for Council debate before the city committed resources to the item.

Councilmember Arias requested an update on reinstallation of the vandalized downtown artwork and thanked the Mayor for installation of additional lights at the water tower.

Finally, Councilmember Arias asked the administration to budget $70,000 needed to replace missing traffic bollards. The administration subsequently confirmed the bollards had been located in the Berkeley Building.

Councilmember Maxwell reported complete Thanksgiving meals were provide to more than 300 families by the Operation Gobble event at El Dorado Park. He thanked District 4 staff and the numerous community partners that participated. He also recognized the sponsors that made it possible to purchase the meals for this event - Mid Valley Disposal, Fashion Fair Mall, Pardini's, the Fresno Police Activities League and Fresno State Associated Students, Inc.

Councilmember Maxwell announced the 1st Annual District 4 Holiday Toy Drive would be held at Me N Ed's Victory Grill at 4010 North Cedar Avenue.

The items collected would be delivered to elementary schools throughout the district.

The District 4 Councilmember thanked the administration and the Public Works Department for trimming trees in the Eldorado Park neighborhood.

Finally, Councilmember Maxwell discussed the ribbon cutting ceremony at Maravirosa, the active adult center at Campus Pointe.

Councilmember Bredefeld acknowledged an electronic sign he did not initially support, was aesthetically pleasing and working for the City.

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Councilmember Bredefeld discussed criminal street racing at Shepherd and Willow Avenues during the Thanksgiving holiday with Police Chief Balderrama. The Councilmember encouraged Council to provide resources for the Police Department to face the job ahead.

Finally, Councilmember Bredefeld discussed COVID-19 and the government response which eroded personal freedoms. He discussed treatments aside from the vaccines and said more COVID-19 variants were likely and people would need to learn to live with it, like the flu.

Vice-President Esparza welcome Tyrone Williams as the new CEO for the Fresno Housing Authority and Todd Stermer as the new Fresno City Clerk.

He also welcomed Araceli Garcia Munoz as the new Chief of Staff for District 7 and bid farewell to Aida Macedo who had been with his office for three years.

The Vice-President encouraged the public to get the COVID-19 vaccine to protect people and help businesses. He also commented on the success of the Veterans Day Parade and thanked the organizers and city staff. Next, he encouraged people to make their voices heard at the 6:00 P.M. redistricting hearing. Finally, Vice-President Esparza discussed the District 7 clean up with City Manager Esqueda.

Council President Chaves expressed his gratitude to the family of Police Officer Phia Vang and reported the new Southeast Police Station would be named in his honor.

The Council President discussed the unveiling of the first health and wellness center in the country for first responders. He thanked Fire Chief Donis, Police Chief Balderrama, Mayor Dyer and city staffers for their work on the center.

Council President Chavez discussed the number of city staff working on cleanups with City Manager Esqueda.

Finally, the Council President requested Councilmembers wear ugly City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7
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Christmas sweaters to the December 9, 2021 Council meeting.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Dyer thanked Council for supporting the digital sign Councilmember Bredefeld addressed earlier and commented on the beneficial partnership with Outfront Media.

The Mayor announced a barbecue he held to thank almost 100 people involved in Project Off Ramp. He thanked his staff, H. Spees and the Fresno Police Officers Association.

Mayor Dyer thanked Councilmember Karbassi for continually focusing on public safety needs and explained the next fiscal year would prioritize resources for the Police Department.

Mayor Dyer discussed the incentives needed to attract Police Officer recruits including housing incentives, a take home car policy, and an attractive labor agreement.

City Manager Esqueda reported the first meeting in March would include a workshop regarding rate planning. He also announced Alicia Mirando as the interim Airport Director and he expected to announce the permanent Director the following week.

The City Manager announced the Administration had completed the Request for Expression of Interest for Selland Arena, Saroyan Theatre and Valdez Hall.

Assistant City Manager Barfield confirmed a Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning Airport janitorial positions. He clarified the RFP was to obtain a cost comparison required for the federal operation and said there was an open recruitment for Custodians and Service Aides at the Airport.

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: Lisa Flores, Marisa Moraza, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8
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Karla Martinez, Brandi N. Viegas, Janine Nkosi, Robert McCloskey, Ruben Lucero, Eric Schlote, John Leal, Gary Doesekle, Dez Martinez, Fernando P.

Elizondo Sr., Daisy Lopez, Rain Chamberlain, Christopher Washington, Ruben E., and Gabriel Lozano.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Council Member Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-A. ID 21-031 Approval of minutes for the November 3, 2021 Special Closed Session City Council Meeting, the November 4, 2021 Special Closed Session City Council Meeting and the November 4, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting. adopted

1.-B. ID 21-865 Award a three -year Requirements Contract to RO Bus Sales of Corona, California, for Medium Accessible Paratransit Cutaways Unleaded Buses for the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express Handy Ride to purchase no more than 69 buses for a total amount of $ 7,235,874.98 plus annual CPI adjustments, and authorize the Director of Transportation, or designee, to execute the contract documents (Bid File 9576). adopted

1.-D. ID 21-867 Authorize the Director of Transportation or designee, to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and California State University, Fresno (CSUF) allowing CSUF students, staff, and faculty to use their university-issued identification cards to access Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses at no cost.
adopted

1.-F. ID 21-872 Actions pertaining to as needed coating inspection services for Department of Public Utilities infrastructure (Citywide):

1. Approve a consultant services agreement with Bay Area Coating Consultants, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $250,000

2. Approve a consultant services agreement with Coating Specialists and Inspection Services, Inc., for an amount not to exceed to $250,000 adopted
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1.-H. ID 21-900
Actions pertaining to the waste gas flare at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File No. 3750) (District 3):

1. Award a construction contract to W .M. Lyles Co ., in the amount of $6,395,900 for construction of Waste Gas Flare Improvements

2. Approve the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc ., to extend the term of the contract from March 31, 2022, to January 31, 2023, for professional engineering services during construction (no additional dollars) The above item was moved to the December 9, 2021 agenda by Councilmember Arias.

1.-I. ID 21-877
Reject all bids for the Furnish and Install Contract for the purchase and installation of a replacement control valve on the Friant -Kern Canal Pipeline at the City of Fresno ’s Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (Bid File 3786) (Council District 6).
adopted

1.-K. ID 21-887
Actions pertaining to a Solar Energy Ground Lease between City of Fresno and Fresno Community Solar Developers, LLC., at the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):

1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. P21-02498 dated November 10, 2021, and Addendum to Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. P21-02498 dated November 23, 2021, prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15070 through 15075, and find based on the City ’s own independent judgment and analysis, that with the mitigation incorporated, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.

2. Approve the Agreement for Solar Energy Ground Lease between City of Fresno and Fresno Community Solar Developers, LLC ., to lease 74.41 acres of land at the Fresno Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to generate solar energy under the California Public Utilities Commission Disadvantaged
Communities-Green Tariff Program.
adopted

1.-N. ID 21-885 Award a Requirements Contract for Citywide Copier Lease Program in the amount of $386,500.00 per year for five years with an option for four one-year extensions to Ray Morgan Company, of Fresno, CA, Bid File No. 9592.

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adopted

1.-O. ID 21-906 Actions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity:

1. ***RESOLUTION - 27th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $27,500 for the OpenGov, Inc., software services and support agreement. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

2. Approve an Amendment with OpenGov, Inc., for a total contract value of $71,650, for software services, support, and professional services.

Councilmember Karbassi and Councilmember Bredefeld registered "no" votes on the above Consent Calendar item. PASSED 5-0
RESOLUTION 2021-304 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-P. ID 21-947 Award of Consultant Services Contract for Fresno Youth Commission Management to California Health Collaborative for one year plus two one-year extensions for a total amount Not to Exceed $258,048.00 The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias with no specified return date.

1.-S. ID 21-905 Authorize the Chief of Police to enter an agreement with County of Fresno for the reimbursement of five Fresno Police Officers, one Police Sergeant, and one Crime Analyst which will be assigned to the Adult Compliance Team (ACT) in an amount not to exceed $ 1,596,691 for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
adopted

1.-T. ID 21-888 Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group adding $ 22,700 for a total of $ 195,150 with a contingency amount of $ 17,245 for the Van Ness and Weldon Pocket Park project (Council District 1).
adopted

1.-U. ID 21-891 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6335:

1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6335, Phase 2 of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6235, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - northeast corner of Olive Avenue and Armstrong Avenue (Council District 4).

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RESOLUTION 2021-305 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-V. ID 21-892 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6270:

1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6270, of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6270, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - West side of South Willow Avenue, between East Fillmore Avenue and East Laurel Avenue (Council District 7).

RESOLUTION 2021-306 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-W. ID 21-853 Approve the appointment of Amy Fuentes to the Council District 2 Project Review Committee.
adopted

1.-X. ID 21-964 Items related to Campus Pointe development:

A. Approve Implementation Agreement modifying 2007 Settlement Agreement with Kashian Enterprises, L.P.; and B. ***Approve Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) amendment for a total of $517,022.00, for reimbursement of certain development fees paid under protest (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Veto).

The above item was moved to the December 9, 2021 agenda by Councilmember Maxwell.

1.-Y. ID 21-811 ***RESOLUTION - Confirming emergency conditions continue to directly impact the ability of legislative bodies to meet safely in person, and authorizing remote teleconference meetings of City legislative bodies for 30 days, pursuant to Brown Act provisions (Subject to Mayor's Veto).

Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote on the above Consent Calendar item. PASSED 6-0
RESOLUTION 2021-307 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-Z. ID 21-862 Approve Employment Agreement of City Clerk, Effective November 15, 2021.
adopted
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CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

1.-C. ID 21-866 Approve the award of a purchase contract to 72 Hour LLC of Watsonville, California, for the purchase of 91 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $ 3,635,531.35 for the Police Department. Delay of action on this item will result in an additional six months added to the procurement as a result of COVID-19 pandemic supply constraints (Bid File 3841).

Assistant Transportation Director Barr introduced the above item to Council.

On motion of Councilmember Arias and second by Councilmember Karbassi, Council unanimously approved discussing this item after concluding General Administration 3.-A. (ID 21-324) concerning budgeting of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Rain Chamberlain and Dwayne Galati. Mr. Galati spoke on this item during the 10:00 #2 (ID 21-837) Scheduled Council Hearing due to his technical difficulties.

Following the comments by Rain Chamberlain, President Chavez clarified with City Attorney Sloan that public comment had already been heard for Consent Calendar items including this item.

APPROVED
On motion of Vice President Esparza, seconded by Council Member Arias, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-E. ID 21-772 Authorize the Director of the Department of Transportation (or designee) to enter into an Agreement with Fresno Unified School District, to enable the Municipal Fleet Division to become a work -based learning location for non-paid student internships focused on automotive technologies and fleet maintenance through June 1, 2023, with provisions for three one -year extensions, at no cost to the City. This fits within the Mayor ’s One Fresno Vision for Youth Initiatives and Economic Mobility, as this includes job training, education, and access to a career path.

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Councilmember Bredefeld commented expressed his support for this item.

APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Council Member Karbassi, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-G. ID 21-880
Actions pertaining to a solar and energy storage project at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):

1. Adopt the Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH No . 2012061089, dated November 10, 2021, prepared for the
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Solar Power Project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164.

2. Approve an Amended and Restated cooperative purchase Energy Services Agreement -Energy Storage with FFP BTM Solar, LLC, for the design, financing, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of a 2,310.3 / 9,241.2 kWh (estimated) energy storage system at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to obtain energy demand reductions.

Public Utilities Director Carbajal introduced this item to Council. Public Works Manager Kloose also addressed Council.

APPROVED
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by President Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-J. ID 21-876 Approve Amendment No. 7 to the November 17, 2016 Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation Agreement requesting to eliminate the requirement for the construction of PS 371 following a new water supply analysis conducted by the Developer (Council District 6).

Public Utilities Director Carbajal introduced this item to Council.

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APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by President Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Arias1 -
City Council recessed for lunch at 12:11 P.M. and resumed at 1:36 P.M.

Councilmember Soria returned from recess via Zoom at 2:31 P.M.

1.-L. ID 21-882
Actions pertaining to a Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment Policy:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment Policy (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. BILL - (For introduction) Amending Article 1 of Chapter 6 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to billing and collection procedures for municipal utilities
Public Utilities Director Carbajal introduced the above item to Council. City Manager Esqueda also addressed Council on this item.

RESOLUTION 2021-302 ADOPTED
BILL B-46 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias and Maxwell5 -
No: Bredefeld1 -

Absent: Soria1 -

1.-M. ID 21-881 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Department of Public Utilities to apply for and participate in the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

There was no discussion on this item.

RESOLUTION 2021-303 ADOPTED
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On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Esparza, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias and Maxwell5 -
No: Bredefeld1 -

Absent: Soria1 -

1.-Q. ID 21-765 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing joint application to and participation in the HomeKey Program to sustain and rapidly expand housing for youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Councilmember Arias motioned to continue this item and item 1-R (ID 21-921) until the next meeting. President Chavez seconded the motion.

CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 9, 2021
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by President Chavez, that the above Action Item be continued as noted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Soria1 -

1.-R. ID 21-921
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application to and participation in the Homekey Program to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Councilmember Arias motioned to continue this item and item 1-Q (ID 21-765) until the next meeting. President Chavez seconded the motion.

CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 9, 2021
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by President Chavez, that the above Action Item be continued as noted. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Absent: Soria1 -

1.-AA. ID 21-838 Approval of City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2022 Council Vice-President Esparza introduced this item to Council.

Vice-President Esparza motioned to amend the 2022 calendar by eliminating the February 24, 2022, meeting and replacing it with a meeting on February 17, 2022. Councilmember Arias second the motion.

APPROVED AS AMENDED
On motion of Vice President Esparza, seconded by Council Member Arias, that the above Action Item be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Soria1 -

2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M. #1
ID 21-810 HEARING regarding a proposed Development Agreement by and between the City of Fresno and Fagundes Bros. Dairy, relating to the development of the Oasis Master Plan Area, which consists of a total of 599 single-family residential homes as a component of Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 5456, 5463, 6183, and 6184 (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department.

1. ADOPT an addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment No. T-6183/T-6184 dated June 26, 2020, environmental finding for Environmental Assessment Nos. R-05-43/T-5456 dated October 19, 2005 and R -05-45/T- 5463/C-05-140 dated February 9, 2006, pursuant to Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. BILL (For Introduction) - Approving the Development Agreement by and between the City of Fresno and Fagundes Bros. Dairy, pertaining to the Oasis Master Plan Area, which consists of Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 5456, 5463, 6183, and 6184, situated on the east and west side of South Valentine Avenue, north of West Madison Avenue.

The above hearing was called to order at 1:57 P.M.

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A presentation was made by Robert Holt, Planner III in the Planning and Development Department. Mr. Holt read the following correction into the record:
"Under Section 5.5 Park Fee Credits, Subsection (b) of the Agreement, staff requests the following change: Reference to Tract 5456 within the first sentence of the Section 5.5(b) shall be changed to reference Tract 5463; and, the second sentence of Section 5.5(b) shall be stricken in its entirety." Upon call, there was no public comment.

BILL 47 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Council Member Karbassi, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Soria1 -
10:00 A.M. #2
ID 21-837 (CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2021, AT 10:00 A.M.) Actions pertaining to Club One Casino, Inc. Card Room Permit Application:

1. HEARING to consider the Club One Casino, Inc. Card Room Permit Application.

2. RESOLUTION - Amending Resolution 2021-225 relating to the Card Room Permit held by Club One Casino by increasing the number card room tables from 31 to 51.

Councilmember Soria previously announced a conflict this item and was absent for the duration of the matter.

The above hearing was called to order at 2:00 P.M. and there was no staff presentation. Club One Casino President Kyle Kirkland addressed Council on this item as did City Manager Esqueda.

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on the public record.

Upon call, there was no public comment.

RESOLUTION 2021-308 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Council Member Arias, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 - Recused: Soria1 -
10:00 A.M. #3
ID 21-870 (CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 4, 2021, AT 10:00 A.M.) HEARING to Consider Text Amendment Application No. P21-05185 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No .

P21-05185, amending Section 15-2706 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption (Citywide) - Planning and Development Department

1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P21-05185, dated October 20, 2021, that Text Amendment Application No. P21-05185 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the Common Sense Exemption that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Text Amendment may have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

2. BILL (For introduction) - Amending Section 15-2706 to the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the use regulations for alcohol sales.

The above hearing was called to order at 2:31 P.M. and was introduced to Council by Planning and Development Supervising Planner Siegrist.

Upon call, there was no public comment.

Councilmember Arias motioned to amend the notice requirement from 1,000 feet to 1,500 feet. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.

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Karbassi, that the above Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Soria1 -
10:05 A.M.

ID 21-734 WORKSHOP - Defining highest-need neighborhoods as it pertains to the Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Transactions and Use Tax, also known as Measure P (Citywide).

The above workshop was presented by consultants Peter Winch and John Gibbs of WRT. PARCS Director Aguirre, Deputy City Attorney Acosta and City Manager Esqueda also spoke to Council on this item.

For the record, President Chavez clarified the recommendations were from the Parks, Recreation, Art, and Culture Commission..

Councilmembers directed staff to provide the breakdown of the dollar amounts from each funding source as applied to these projects.

WORKSHOP HELD
6:00 P.M.

ID 21-889 Actions pertaining to Redistricting:

1. HEARING - regarding redistricting

2. BILL (for introduction) - Adopting new Council District boundaries pursuant to the Council redetermination process set forth in Section 304.1 of the Charter of the City of Fresno, Section 21621-21629 of the California Elections Code, and Article 2, Chapter 2, of the Fresno Municipal Code The above hearing was called to order at 6:00 P.M. and was introduced by Councilmember Arias. A presentation was made by Dr. Tilton, Senior Consultant with National Demographics Corporation.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Raj Pannu (supports Inclusive Families map and map108); Manvir Singh Bhullar (supports Inclusive Families map and map108); Payal Sidhu (supports Inclusive Families map and map108); Pedo Navarro Cruz (supports Inclusive Families map); Ariana Marmolejo (supports Inclusive City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 20
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Families map); Imelda Cruz (supports Inclusive Families map); Maya Flores (supports Inclusive Families map); Luis F. Huerta-Silva (supports Inclusive Families Map); Gurminder Sangha (no specific map); Gurdeep Shergill (supports Inclusive Families map and map108); Scott Miller (not supportive of maps107 or 111); Jobanpreet Kawr (supports Inclusive Families map and map108); Ganeev Virk (supports map 108); Baldev Birk (supports map 108); Harmen Singh (supports Inclusive Families map); Navdeep Kaur (supports Inclusive Families); Jagjot Singh (supports Inclusive Families map and map108); Hashid Kasama (supports Inclusive Families map); Sameer Singh (supports Inclusive Families map); Kushmeen Dhother (not supportive of map 111); Manjot Singh (not supportive of map 111); Jaskeet Raika (supports maps that keep communities together); Japreet Birk (supports Invlusive Families map); Narinder Pal Kaur (supports Inclusive Families map); Olivia Seideman (supports keeping specified communities together); Daniel Brannick (no specific map); Tyler Mackey (not supportive of map 111); Lisa Flores (not supportive of maps 108 or 111); Brenda Quispe (supports Inclusive Families map); Zena Chafi (supports Inclusive Families map); Myra Coble (not supportive of map 111); Naindeep Singh (supports Inclusive Families map); Mai Thao (supports Inclusive Families map).

Upon conclusion of public comment, Councilmember Arias motioned to approve and recommend map 111 in the form of the Ordinance listed on the agenda. Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

BILL B-49 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be introduced and laid over. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Soria1 -

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

3.-A. ID 21-924 Action pertaining to budgeting American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds:

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citywide operational support that will be funded from first tranche of ARPA funds (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
City Manager Esqueda introduced the above item to Council. Mayor Dyer also addressed Council on this item.

Discussion of this item included: facade improvements; economic development; taxes; Planning and Development Department allocations; non-Police Department Public Safety investments; impacts of crime upon small businesses; time sensitivity of items; accountability for crime; temporary substitution of funding sources for immediate needs, and; utilizing a survey to determine the priorities of the public.

Councilmember Maxwell asked for additional discussions with the administration.

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Esparza, that the above Action Item be continued as noted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION
During open session, City Attorney Sloan announced each Closed Session item listed on the Regular Meeting and Special Closed Session Meeting agendas and announced the following: all Closed Session items would be heard by Zoom only; there would be no announcements following the Closed Session, and; Council President Chavez had recused himself from the Special Closed Session Meeting.

5.-A. ID 21-840

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Martin Lopez v. City of Fresno, et al .; Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 18CECG03618. (Department of Transportation)

DISCUSSED

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Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 303-082-37
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Omar Yanez
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of sale

DISCUSSED

5.-C. ID 21-920

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY -
Government Code Section 54957(a):

Matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings, the security of essential public services, and to the public’s right of access to public services and public facilities, and related actions pertaining to the Declaration by Governor Newsom of a State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19, and related local concerns.

DISCUSSED

5.-D. ID 21-939
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6

1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39, Unit 1 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association, Unit 3 (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association, Unit 4 (FPOA Basic ); 4.

International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 5 (IAFF Fire Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027, Unit 6 (ATU); 6.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100, Unit 7 (IBEW);

7. Fresno Police Officers Association, Unit 9 (FPOA Management ); 8.

International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 10 (IAFF Fire Management); 9. Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors, Unit 11 (FAPSO); 10. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, Unit 13 (CFPEA); 11. City of Fresno Management Employees Association, Unit 14 (CFMEA); 12. Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors, Local 3, Unit 15 (FAPSS)

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned from closed session at 8:17 P.M.

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
In Person and/or Electronic
City Council
President - Luis Chavez
Vice President - Nelson Esparza
Councilmembers:

Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Thomas Esqueda
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Todd Stermer,. CMC
Meeting Minutes
Special Closed Session Meeting
December 2, 2021City Council Meeting Minutes

APPROVE AGENDA
The special closed session meeting agenda was approved as part of the regular meeting during open session by unanimous vote. The motion was by Councilmember Arias and the second was by Vice President Esparza.

On motion that the above be approved. The motion FAILED by the following vote:

ID 21-977 Signed Special Closed Session Notice

CLOSED SESSION
ID 21-978 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.

City Council met in special closed session at 7:58 P.M.

Council President Chavez recused himself and was absent for the duration of the discussion.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT
The special closed session meeting was adjourned at 8:17 P.M.

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
In Person and/or Electronic
City Council
President - Luis Chavez
Vice President - Nelson Esparza
Councilmembers:

Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Thomas Esqueda
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Todd Stermer,. CMC
Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting
December 9, 2021City Council Meeting Minutes
The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in regular session on December 9, 2021 at 9:00 A.M.
9:04 A.M. ROLL CALL
Immediately prior to roll call, Council President Chavez clarified with City Attorney Sloan that public comment is required to be heard when an item remains on the agenda after agenda approval, but is subsequently continued.

President Luis Chavez
Vice President Nelson Esparza
Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria
Council Member Mike Karbassi
Council Member Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld

Present: 7 -
Invocation by Reza Nekumanesh with the Islamic Culture Center of Fresno Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced Councilmember Bredefeld would participate via Zoom and voting would occur by roll call. The City Clerk noted the following changes to the agenda: Consent Calendar item 1-A (ID 21-966), regarding approval of the minutes from December 2, 2021, had been removed the agenda and will be placed on the January 13, 2022 agenda; the title of the Resolution for Consent Calendar item 1-XX (ID 21-996), regarding the renaming of Hyde Park, had been changed to, "A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno renaming the property currently known as Hyde Park to be more accurately known as Florence Avenue Landfill, and removing its designation as a City Park"; the sponsors for General Administration item 3-A (ID 21-863), regarding the Fresno Veterans Memorial District Workshop, included both Council President Chavez and Councilmember Arias, and; Special Closed Session item (ID 21-1023), regarding a conference with real property negotiator regarding APN 507-030-48ST at Herndon and Brawley, was separately noticed and would be heard pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.

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The City Clerk announced the following Consent Calendar items had been moved to the Contested Consent Calendar for discussion:
1-D (ID 21-1014) regarding the waste gas flare at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias and to be heard after Closed Session item 5-B (ID 21-999) concerning existing litigation.
1-F (ID 21-958) regarding a requirements contract to Rehabilitate Public Water Supply Wells in North Quadrant - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Karbassi.
1-M (ID 21-1009) regarding the 41st Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution appropriating $1,935,600 under the General Fund to fund salary increases - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-U (ID 21-932) regarding the consultant services agreement between the City of Fresno and De Novo Planning Group - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Karbassi.
1-AA (ID 21-1017) regarding the Resolution to authorize application to and participation in the Homekey Program relating to Valley Inn, Parkway Inn and Tiny Homes - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Karbassi.
1-CC (ID 21-948) regarding the three year agreement with the County of Fresno to reserve five bed spaces in the Fresno County Jail - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Maxwell.

Following announcements, several changes were made from the dais.

Additional Consent Calendar to the Contested Consent Calendar for further discussion:
1-G (ID 21-940) regarding a cooperative purchase agreement for 11 Mack side loading refuse trucks - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3
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Arias.
1-L (ID 21-910) regarding the AMS.NET purchase of Cisco network switches, services, and support for a public safety switch upgrade - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-W (ID 21-1021) regarding the joint application to and participation in the Homekey Program - moved to Contested Consent by Arias.
1-BB (ID-21-904) regarding a grant application to the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-DD (ID 21-965) regarding an agreement to purchase 300 Glock pistols, holsters and Streamlight TLR-7 - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-WW (ID 21-1006) regarding the California/Tupman Park Project - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
1-XX (ID 21-996) regarding the renaming Hyde Park and removing its designation as a City park - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Karbassi.
1-ZZ (ID 21-973) regarding the agreement with Local Government Strategic Consulting, LLC. - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld. This item was also amended by Councilmember Maxwell - to be good for six months followed by council review for an additional six months.

Councilmember Maxwell moved Consent Calendar item 1-FF (ID 21-942), regarding review and acceptance of FY 2021 Summary of Impact Fee Waivers, to the January 13, 2022 agenda. Direction was also given for this item to include a workshop on the types of programs established by the City.

Councilmember Soria announced that she had a conflict and would recuse herself from Consent Calendar item 1-VV (ID 21-1015) regarding items related Campus Pointe Development.

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On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Vice President Esparza,the agenda was approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 21-976 Proclamation for “Jenna Liston Day”

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Soria announced 8.5 million dollars was received to build a park at Milburn Avenue and Dakota Avenue. She acknowledged citizens and city staff for their continued support for the park which had been promised 30 years ago. The Councilmember also discussed the 9th Annual District One Toy Drive.

Councilmember Arias requested a meeting with the City Manager regarding the insurance requirements imposed on Self Help Enterprises. He also extended an open invitation to a Christmas event on Saturday.

Councilmember Maxwell discussed the first annual toy drive for District 4 that would happen at Me N Ed's Victory Grill on December 16th.

Vice President Esparza announced Radio Park received more than 6 million dollars for improvements through a Proposition 68 grant. He also discussed the Santa's Workshop event planned for Saturday, December 18th, at the Manchester Center.

Council President Chavez acknowledged and thanked city employees, the administration and his District 5 team for their work over the past year.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Dyer thanked city employees and the City Council for their work over the past year. He discussed the success of the San Joaquin River Beautify Fresno event and the Santa's Village event that were each held the previous Saturday. The Mayor also acknowledged the successes of the Keiser City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5
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Corporation which makes fitness equipment in Fresno. The equipment is utilized by the NFL, NBA and on college campuses and fitness clubs.

Finally, Mayor Dyer thanked Council for the supporting the Office of Community Affairs.

City Manager Esqueda acknowledged the hard work of city staff and the City Council over the past year. He announced the January 2022 meetings would include discussions on utility rates, Rebuild Fresno and American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Assistant City Manager White announced the city had been experiencing issues with the online utility payment portal since the previous day. An announcement would be made via multiple platforms and late fees would be waived. Council President Chavez asked the administration to waive related late fees automatically.

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: Sam Frank; Ministries Elizondo Sr.; Jalen Swank; Janine Nkosi; Sharrah Thompson; Christopher Washington; Mia Vasquez; Margaret Rusnak; Erika Lara; Briseyda Rivas; Adelaida Hernandez; Sonia Sanchez; Tim Moldonado; Pa Houa Lee; Josefa Vega; Ginny Barnes; Silvestre Gomez; Fabio Savavia; Alexandra Alverado; Jessica Flores; Jenett Porras; Jessica Mahoney; Dez Martinez; Martha Armaskely; Jessica Ramirez; Amber Crowell; Tracy Ward; Lance Kruse; Ericka Kruse; Cintia Quesada; Rain Chamberlain; Asante Nkosi; Jayla Thomas; Jimmy Haynia; Denise Rogers-Heydt; Harman Singh; Navjut Kavr; Matthew Jendian; Monserrath Sanchez; Eric Payne; Sophia Ruby; Aaron Foster; Rod Wade; Lisa Flores; Robert McCloskey; Jasmine Leiva; Juliana Morin; Ruben Espinoza; Ariel Rodriguez; Muay Saetern; Domanique Kitchener; Miguel Ambriz; Gabe Lozano; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Nandeep Kaur; Kimberly McCoy, and; Ruben Lucero.

Council recessed for lunch at 12:01 P.M. and resumed at 1:35 P.M.

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addressed Council: Anastasia Deanda; Alexandros Acedo; Karla Martinez, and; Douglas McKinley.

Councilmember Maxwell informed unscheduled speaker Tracy Ward that his staff would meet with her to offer resources for her issue.

City Attorney Sloan announced Assistant City Attorney Camarena would be available in the rear of the Council Chamber to speak with people regarding rental or eviction issues.

Councilmember Karbassi informed unscheduled speaker Rod Wade that he would like to meet with him to offer resources.

1. CONSENT CALENDAR

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Council Member Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-A. ID 21-966 Approval of the minutes for the December 2, 2021 Special Closed Session City Council Meeting and the December 2, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting.

The above item was moved to the January 13, 2022 agenda.

1.-B. ID 21-943 Approve the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc ., to extend the agreement term from December 17, 2021, to March 31, 2023, due to longer than expected railroad crossing permitting efforts for the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment Project (Council Districts 3 & 5, and Fresno County)
adopted

1.-C. ID 21-962
Actions pertaining to the Renewable Natural Gas Diversion into Natural Gas Pipeline Project (Council District 3 and Fresno County):

1. Affirm City Manager ’s determination that Sterns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers is uniquely qualified

2. Award the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Stearns, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7
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Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers for design, bidding and construction support, in the amount not to exceed $222,758.64 adopted

1.-E. ID 21-1016 ***BILL B -46- ( Intro. 12/2/2021)(For Adoption) Amending Article 1 of Chapter 6 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to billing and collection procedures for municipal utilities (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

ORDINANCE 2021-048 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-H. ID 21-959 Approve the First Amendment to the professional consultant agreement with Intueor Consulting, Inc ., to incorporate a radio system assessment into the Computer Aided Dispatch Automatic Vehicle Locator project for the Department of Transportation, Fresno Area Express in the amount of $93,050, for a total contract value of $ 480,113.68 and authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all related documents .

The original contract value approved by Council was $387,063.68 adopted

1.-I. ID 21-935 Actions Pertaining to Modification of Audit Requirement in Convention Center Management Contract:

1. Approve the First Amendment to the 2020 Convention Center Management Agreement between the City and ASM Global Fresno, LLC. removing the audit requirement for Fiscal Year 2021’s financial results.

2. Accept correspondence from the City’s external auditor, Brown Armstrong, in which Brown Armstrong commits to a review of the Convention Center’s Fiscal Year 2021 financial results as part of their Annual Comprehensive Financial Report audit.
adopted

1.-J. ID 21-953 Approve the Cisco FLEX agreement with AMS .Net in the amount of $507,705.60 for four years with annual payments of $ 126,926.40 for licensing, maintenance, and support of the City ’s phone system in accordance with purchasing procedures from cooperative agreements as laid out in Administrative Order 3-1 and priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS Agreement 2021092 (FOCUS). adopted

1.-K. ID 21-909 Approve the renewal of Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement with AMS.Net in the amount of $1,766,696.40 for a five-year agreement in accordance with purchasing procedures from cooperative agreements as City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8
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laid out in Administrative Order 3-1 and priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS Agreement 2021092 (FOCUS). adopted

1.-N. ID 21-849 Actions pertaining to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 100 for Unit 7, Non -Supervisory Groups and Crafts for Unit 7 :

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 100 for Unit 7, Non -Supervisory Groups and Crafts (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

2. *** RESOLUTION: Adopt the 4th Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 7, Unit 7 - Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts (IBEW), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 100 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2021-310 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-O. ID 21-850 Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Professional Employees Association for Unit 13

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, Inc . (CFPEA), Exempt Supervisory and Professional and Non -Exempt Professional, Unit 13 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. *** RESOLUTION: Adopt the 5th Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 13-1, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA), and Exhibit 13-2, Non -Exempt Professional (CFPEA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, Inc. ( CFPEA), (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2021-311 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-P. ID 21-854 Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association for Unit 3:

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA), Non-Supervisory White Collar, Unit 3 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

2. *** RESOLUTION: Adopt the 6th Amendment to FY 2022 Salary City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9
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Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 3, Non -Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA) (Subject to Mayor ’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2021-312 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-Q. ID 21-855 Actions pertaining to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 202 for Unit 5:

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 202 for Unit 5 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

2. *** RESOLUTION: Adopt the 7th Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 5, Fire -Non Management (IAFF), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 202 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2021-313 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-R. ID 21-856 Actions pertaining to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 202 for Unit 10:

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 202 for Unit 10 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

2. *** RESOLUTION: Adopt the 8th Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 10, Fire Management (IAFF), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 202 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2021-314 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-S. ID 21-993 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of 959 N. Parkway Drive (APN 449-324-11) (District 3):

1. Adopt a finding that of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.

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Housing Authority in the amount not to exceed of $3,234,000.

3. Approve an Option Agreement for 959 N. Parkway Drive (APN 449- 324-11) with the Fresno Housing Authority for $1,000.
adopted

1.-T. ID 21-830 Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc., for triage center services provided under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program at the Journey Home Triage Center to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2022, with no increase in the contract amount. adopted

1.-V. ID 21-922 Approve the 4th Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Raimi + Associates for professional services related to the Central Southeast Specific Plan to extend the contract term length to December 31, 2022, and to increase by $37,008, for a total contract amount of $587,008.
adopted

1.-X. ID 21-1018 ***BILL B -47 (Intro. 12/2/2021) (For Adoption) - Approving the Development Agreement by and between the City of Fresno and Fagundes Bros. Dairy, pertaining to the Oasis Master Plan Area, which consists of Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 5456, 5463, 6183, and 6184, situated on the east and west side of South Valentine Avenue, north of West Madison Avenue (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

ORDINANCE 2021-049 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-Y. ID 21-1019 ***BILL B -48 (Intro. 12/2/2021) (For Adoption) - Amending Section 15-2706 to the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the use regulations for alcohol sales Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

ORDINANCE 2021-050 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-Z. ID 21-954
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application to and participation in the Homekey Program to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID -19 pandemic (Villa Motel and Ambassador Inn & Suites). (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

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RESOLUTION 2021-316 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-EE. ID 21-914 Annual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2021 Impact Fee Annual Report as Required By California Government Code.
adopted

1.-FF. ID 21-942 Annual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2021 Summary of Impact Fee Waivers.

The above item was moved to the January 13, 2022 agenda by Councilmember Maxwell with direction to include a workshop on the types of programs established by the city.

1.-GG. ID 21-916 Approve Contract Change Order No. 04 in the amount of $ 45,000 to Euro Style Management for the Rehabilitation of Digester 8 at the Fresno /Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3). adopted

1.-HH. ID 21-941 Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Sherwood Design Engineers, Inc ., of Santa Cruz, California for $ 144,923, with a $ 10,000 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Southwest Fresno Trail Project (Council District 3) adopted

1.-II. ID 21-932 Actions pertaining to the Rebid Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project - Bid File No. 3827 (Council District 2):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff ’s determination, pursuant to Sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.

2. ***RESOLUTION - 32nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $737,400 for the Barstow Avenue and Palm Avenue Traffic Signal Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $699,308 to American Paving Company of Fresno, California.

RESOLUTION 2021-319 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-JJ. ID 21-917
Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6300:

1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6300, of Vesting City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12
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Tentative Tract Map No. 6300, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements, to the northeast of the intersection of East Copper and North Maple Avenues, within the Copper River Ranch planned community (Council District 6).

RESOLUTION 2021-320 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-KK. ID 21-937 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1144-D to vacate East Townsend Avenue, South Garden Avenue, and East Heaton Avenue, lying west of South Winery Avenue in Tract Number 1552 - Campus Homesites (Council District 5):

1. Adopt Initial Study and a Negative Declaration finding per staff determination, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15070

2. Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1144-D to vacate East Townsend Avenue, South Garden Avenue, and East Heaton Avenue, lying west of South Winery Avenue in Tract Number 1552 - Campus
Homesites.

RESOLUTION OF INTENT 1144-D ADOPTED
adopted

1.-LL. ID 21-919 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6266:

1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6266, of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6266, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - northeast corner of Ashlan and Hayes (Council District 1).

RESOLUTION 2021-321 ADOPTED
adopted

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ID 21-926 Actions pertaining to the River West Eaton Trail Extension Planning Project (Council District 2):

1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the application for grant funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board and authorizing execution of grant related documents for the River West Eaton Trail
Extension Planning Project (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 34th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $65,500 for the River West Eaton Trail Extension Planning (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

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RESOLUTION 2021-322 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2021-323 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-NN. ID 21-902 Actions pertaining to Peach Avenue and McKenzie Trail High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Project - Bid File 3792 (Council District 7):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff ’s determination pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $209,009 to PTM General Engineering Services, Inc., of Riverside, CA.
adopted

1.-OO. ID 21-931 Actions pertaining to provision of Certified Access Specialist training and mentoring services:

1. Approve an agreement with California Certified Accessibility Specialists, Inc ., in the amount of $65,000 for Certified Access Specialist training and mentoring services.

2. Approve an agreement with SZS Engineering Access, Inc ., in the amount of $49,980 for Certified Access Specialist mentoring and incidental services.
adopted

1.-PP. ID 21-968 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a 7,600 square foot building on a

1.95-acre parcel located at 3315 W. Ashlan Avenue (APN: 433-391-30) to serve as a permanent facility for Fire Station 12 (Council District 1):

1. ***RESOLUTION Adopting the 36th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2021-178 to appropriate $ 2,361,700 for the purchase of property located at 3315 West Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, California, and design of construction documents for permanent Fire Station 12 (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

3. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Rajinder Singh Sungu for $1,450,000
RESOLUTION 2021-324 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-QQ. ID 21-928 Actions pertaining to the Hinton Park Field Lighting Addition (Bid File 3824) (Council District 3)

1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 14
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and Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines

2. Award a construction contract with CINQ 818, Inc., dba C2 Electrical of Fresno, CA, for $157,765
adopted

1.-RR. ID 21-975 Actions pertaining to a Donation Agreement for property located at 770 East Shaw Avenue (APN 418-091-12), south of the intersection of East Keats Avenue and North Sherman Avenue (Council District 4):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15304 and 15316 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

2. Approve an Agreement for Donation of Property for 14,825 square feet of property for public park purposes
adopted

1.-SS. ID 21-918
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6333 located on the northwest corner of East Alhambra and North Van Ness Avenues (Council District 3).

RESOLUTION 2021-325 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-TT. ID 21-967 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 9th Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 14, Unit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA) to reclassify the salary step range for the Assistant City Clerk to an “A” step of $6,584 to an “I” step of $8,021. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2021-326 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-UU. ID 21-1012 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 10th Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending “Exhibit 8, Unit 8, Non -Represented effective January 1, 2022,” to adjust the salary range for the Services Aide position from $ 15.00 - $17.00 per hour to $ 15.00 - $19.00 per hour . (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2021-327 ADOPTED
adopted

1.-VV. ID 21-1015 Items related to Campus Pointe development:

1. Approve Implementation Agreement modifying 2007 Settlement Agreement with Kashian Enterprises, L.P.

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Councilmember Soria recused herself from the above Consent Calendar item. PASSED 6-0
adopted

1.-YY. ID 21-997 Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Abatement Team in the City Attorney’s Office, Division of Code Enforcement:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 3rd Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2021-179, adding six new Laborer positions in the City Attorney’s Office for the Code Enforcement Abatement Team (subject to Mayor’s veto).

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 39th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to
appropriate $ 420,000 from the Council Projects fund of the City Attorney’s Office budget for the City Attorney ’s Office abatement team personnel, equipment, and operating expenses for FY 22 (requires 5 affirmative votes) (subject to Mayor’s veto).

RESOLUTION 2021-331 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2021-332 ADOPTED
adopted

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ID 21-839 RESOLUTION - amending certain designated positions which shall be subject to the Conflict of Interest Code and defining categories of disclosures for such positions
RESOLUTION 2021-334 ADOPTED
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION 48 ADOPTED
adopted

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

1.-D. ID 21-1014 Actions pertaining to the waste gas flare at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File No. 3750) (District 3):

1. Award a construction contract to W .M. Lyles Co ., in the amount of $6,395,900 for construction of Waste Gas Flare Improvements

2. Approve the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc ., to extend the term of the contract from March 31, 2022, to January 31, 2023, for professional engineering services during construction
The above item was considered by Council following Closed Session item 5-B (ID 21-999) regarding existing litigation. There was no discussion.

APPROVED
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On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Vice President Esparza, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias and Maxwell6 -

Absent: Bredefeld1 -

1.-F. ID 21-958 Actions pertaining to a requirements contract to Rehabilitate Public Water Supply Wells in North Quadrant (Bid File 9617) (Districts 2 & 6):

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. 98, 128, 130, 176, 185, 186, and 187.

2. Award a requirements contract to Zim Industries, Inc ., for a term of one year in the amount not to exceed $825,680 per year, with provision for up to two one-year extensions.

Public Utilities Assistant Director Buche introduced the above item to Council.

Councilmember Karbassi requested locations of the wells listed as part of the first round of work.

APPROVED

1.-G. ID 21-940 Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement with Ruckstell Sales of Fresno, California, for the purchase of 11 Mack model LR 64R side loading refuse trucks in the amount of $ 4,718,065 for the Department of Public Utilities Solid Waste Management Division. Due to pandemic related supply constraints and global material shortages, price quote is valid through December 10, 2021.

Public Utilities Director Carbajal introduced the above item to Council.

Transportation Assistant Director Barr and City Manager Esqueda also addressed Council on this item.

Discussion on this item included the funding source and the short time period the price would be valid.

APPROVED
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Councilmember Soria, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 17
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the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-L. ID 21-910 Approve the purchase from AMS .NET of Cisco network switches, services, and support for a public safety switch upgrade in the amount of $299,811.25. This purchase is made in accordance with purchasing procedures from cooperative agreements as laid out in Administrative Order 3-1 and priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS Agreement 2021092 (FOCUS).

There was no discussion for the above item.

APPROVED
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Councilmember Soria, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-M. ID 21-1009 ***RESOLUTION - 41st Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $1,935,600 under the General Fund that will fund salary increases for Bargaining Units 03 (FCEA), 05 (IAFF Basic), 07 (IBEW), 10 (IAFF Management) and 13 (CFPEA) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Councilmember Arias asked the administration to provide an assessment regarding the number of retirees that worked during the pandemic and may have been left out of the retroactive increases for that time.

RESOLUTION 2021-309 ADOPTED
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Councilmember Soria, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-U. ID 21-923 Approve the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement between the City of Fresno and De Novo Planning Group, regarding land use, planning and environmental services for the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report, extending City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 18
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the contract performance period to December 31, 2022, with no additional funding required.

Planning and Development Manager Pagoulatos addressed Council concerns that delays could cause overlap with the General Plan and undermine the will of the people working on the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan.

APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Council Member Karbassi, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-W. ID 21-1021 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing joint application to and participation in the HomeKey Program to sustain and rapidly expand housing for youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Planning and Development Assistant Director Skei introduced the above item to Council. Mayor Dyer and City Manager Esqueda also addressed Council on this item.

For the record, Councilmember Arias clarified with staff that the second round of HomeKey funding was for public entities but UPholdings, LLC was a joint applicant to help meet the city's affordable housing goals.

Jessica Berzac, President of UPholdings, LLC, made a presentation to Council and answered questions. Natalie Chavez, Coordinator with Fresno City College, also answered questions for Council via Zoom.

RESOLUTION 2021-315 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Council Member Karbassi, that the above Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-AA. ID 21-1017
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application to and participation in the Homekey Program to sustain and rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and who are, thereby, inherently impacted by or at increased risk for medical diseases or conditions due to the COVID -19 pandemic (Valley Inn, Parkway Inn, Tiny Homes). (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Planning and Development Assistant Director Skei introduced the above item to Council. Mayor Dyer and City Manager Esqueda also addressed Council on this item.

Discussion on this item included the location, ownership and control of the tiny homes.

Councilmember Soria motioned to approve the item with direction for staff to work with the Housing Committee to flush out the tiny home model.

Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.

RESOLUTION 2021-317 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Council Member Karbassi, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-BB. ID 21-904 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing a grant application to the California Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) for funding under the Encampment Resolution Funding Program for local demonstration projects that provide services to address the immediate crisis of experiencing unsheltered homelessness in encampments, to support people living in encampments onto paths to safe and stable housing and result in sustainable restoration of public spaces to the intended uses while safeguarding the needs of unhoused people seeking shelter and authorizing the City Manager to sign all required implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Housing and Homeless Initiatives Director Spees introduced the above item to Council. Mayor Dyer, City Manager Esqueda and City Attorney Sloan also addressed Council on this item.

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Discussion on this item included: police involvement; available crisis intervention and homelessness models; current homeless response processes and timelines; private versus public property issues; program partners, and; the need for additional details.

Councilmember Arias requested the administration present it's workshop on the program before roll out.

As part of his motion, Council President Chavez included direction to move the item to the Homeless Committee before submission.

RESOLUTION 2021-318 ADOPTED
On motion of President Chavez, seconded by Council Member Arias, that the above Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-CC. ID 21-948 Approve a three -year agreement, with an option to extend for two additional years, with the County of Fresno to reserve five bed spaces in the Fresno County Jail for the purpose of housing Fresno Police Department Arrestees, at a rate of $650.00 per day for years one through three and $670.00 per day for years four and five, for a total amount not to exceed $1,161,200 (Years 1 - 5).

Police Chief Balderrama introduced the above item to Council. Mayor Dyer also addressed Council on this item.

Discussion on this item included: the agreement rates; how the city uses the jail beds; reasons behind jail releases; communication with the Sheriff; pro-rating empty beds; the possibility for a city facility; the option to add Police Officers as opposed to reserving jail beds.

APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by President Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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No: Soria and Arias2 -

1.-DD. ID 21-965 Approve an Agreement between the City of Fresno and ProForce to purchase 300 Glock pistols, holsters, and Streamlight TLR-7 in the amount of $217,838.55.

Police Chief Balderrama introduced the above item to Council.

APPROVED
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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ID 21-1006 Actions pertaining to California/Tupman Park project:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Reclassifying the California/Tupman Park improvement project to be funded with General Fund rather than CDBG, due to delay created by requirements of CDBG process (Subject to Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION - __ Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $_________ of Parks General Fund revenue to reimburse CDBG funds paid and fully fund the improvement project at the California/Tupman Park (Requires 5 Votes)(Subject to Veto).

Councilmember Arias introduced the above item to Council.

RESOLUTION 2021-328 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2021-329 ADOPTED
On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by President Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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1.-XX. ID 21-996 ***RESOLUTION - Renaming the property currently known as Hyde Park to be more accurately known as Hyde Landfill and removing its designation as a City park (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

There was no staff presentation on this item.

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During approval of the agenda, the City Clerk announced the title of the resolution had been changed to, "A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno renaming the property currently known as Hyde Park to be more accurately known as Florence Avenue Landfill, and removing its designation as a City Park."
As a technical correction, Councilmember Arias announced the site would be know as the "Florence Avenue Site."
RESOLUTION 2021-330 ADOPTED
On motion of Council Member Karbassi, seconded by President Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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Councilmember Arias exited the Council Chamber at 3:58 p.m. and returned at 4:00 p.m.

1.-ZZ. ID 21-973 Actions pertaining to the agreement with Local Government Strategic Consulting, LLC.:

1. Approve an agreement with Local Government Strategic Consulting, LLC., for public affairs, strategic communications, and public relations services for an amount not to exceed $145,000; and

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 42nd amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $145,000 from the City Attorney's Office budget, Council Projects, for the Local Government Strategic Consulting, LLC., contract (Requires 5 Votes)(Subject to Veto).

City Manager Esqueda responded to questions regarding the possibility that city staff had the technical expertise and capacity to perform the duties in the agreement.

RESOLUTION 2021-333 ADOPTED
On motion of President Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Absent: Arias1 -

2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M. #1
ID 21-886 Appearance by Matthew Gillian to Discuss Services of Inspiration Transportation
Mr. Gillian appeared and made his presentation to Council. 10:00 A.M. #2
ID 21-944 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding CITY OF FRESNO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 9, Annexation No. 53
(the Adjusted Parcel B of Lot Line Adjustment No. 2020-15, DSS Campus West Dakota Avenue HAWK Traffic Signal )
(southeast corner of West Dakota Avenue and East Airways Boulevard) (Council District 4).

1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 53 (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 2021-2022 and
Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community
Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 53 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above hearing was called to order at 4:05 P.M. and there was no staff presentation.

Upon call, there was no public comment.

RESOLUTION 2021-335 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2021-336 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2021-337 ADOPTED
BILL 50 / ORDINANCE 2021-051 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED
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Soria, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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10:05 A.M.

ID 21-960 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No .

P21-01875, Vesting Tentative Tract Map Nos. 6238 and 6246, and Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2000021003 relative to property generally located between North Friant Road, East Copper Avenue, North Willow Avenue and the East Silaxo Road (Council District 6) - Planning and Development Department.

1. REVIEW AND CONSIDER Final SEIR SCH No. 2000021003,
apply the Council's independent judgment and analysis to the review, and then adopt the resolution certifying the FSEIR, as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on the Planning Commission's recommendations on the proposed Final SEIR and comments thereon; and,
a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21082(a) and CEQA Guidelines, Section
15091; and,
b. ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations as
required by Public Resources Code, Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093; and
c. APPROVE the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15092; and,

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P21- 01875 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan from the Medium Density Residential (± 35.59 acres) planned land use designation to the Low Density Residential (±35.59 acres ), Medium High Density Residential (± 0.93 acres) planned land use designation to the Urban Neighborhood (± 0.93 acres ), Medium High Density Residential (±

7.23 acres) planned land use designation to Medium Density Residential (± 7.23 acres ), Medium High Density Residential (± 0.79 acres) planned land use designation to Medium Low Density Residential (± 0.79 acres ), Medium High Density Residential (± 2.68 acres) planned land use designation to Community Commercial (±

2.68 acres ), Golf Course (± 2.07 acres) planned land use designation to Medium Low Density Residential (± 2.07 acres ), Community Commercial (± 1.17 acres) planned land use designation to Low City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 25
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Density Residential (± 1.17 acres ), Community Commercial (± 8.17 acres) planned land use designation to Urban Neighborhood (± 8.17 acres), Community Commercial (± 2.68 acres) planned land use designation to Medium Low Density Residential (± 2.68 acres ), General Commercial (± 4.53 acres) planned land use designation to Low Density Residential (± 4.53 acres).

3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) - Rezone Application No. P21- 01875 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map to reclassify: ±

35.59 acres of property from the RS -5/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Density /Urban Growth Management /conditions of zoning) zone district to RS -3/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Low Density /Urban Growth Management /conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 0.93 acres of property from the RM -1/UGM/cz (Multi-Family R e s i d e n t i a l , M e d i u m H i g h D e n s i t y / U r b a n G r o w t h Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RM -2/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Urban Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 7.23 acres of property from the RM -1/UGM/cz (Multi Family Residential, Medium High Density /Urban Growth Management /conditions of zoning) zone district to RS -5/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management /conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 0.79 acre of property from the RM -1/UGM/cz (Multi Family R e s i d e n t i a l , M e d i u m H i g h D e n s i t y / U r b a n G r o w t h Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS -4/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Low Density /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 2.68 acres of property from the RM -1/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Medium High Density /Urban Growth Management /conditions of zoning) zone district to CC /UGM/cz (Community Commercial /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 2.07 acres of property from the PR /UGM/cz (Parks and Recreation /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS -4/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Low Density /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 1.17 acres of property from the CC /UGM/cz (Community Commercial /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS -3/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Low Density/Urban Growth
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 8.17 acres of property from the CC /UGM/cz (Community Commercial /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RM -2/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Urban Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 2.68 acres of property from the CC /UGM/cz (Community Commercial /Urban Growth City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 26
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Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS -4/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Low Density /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, and ± 4.53 acres of property from the GC /UGM/cz (General Commercial /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS -3/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Low Density /Urban Growth
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.

4. ADOPT findings pursuant to Government Code Section 65863(b)(2) that there is substantial evidence in the record that remaining sites identified in the Housing Element can accommodate the City of Fresno’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).

5. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6238/UGM which requests authorization to subdivide approximately 14.01 acres of property for purposes of creating a 47-lot single family residential planned development subdivision located near the southeast corner of North Alicante Drive and North Crest View Drive subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated November 17, 2021.

6. APPROVE Planned Development No. P21-02863 subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated November 17, 2021.

7. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6246/UGM which requests authorization to subdivide approximately 41.58 acres of property for purposes of creating a 144-lot single family residential subdivision near the northeast corner of North Alicante Drive and North Crest View Drive subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated November 17, 2021.

8. APPROVE Indemnification Agreement with CRD EAST, Inc ., a California Corporation for indemnity related to claims arising from SEIR SCH# 2000021003 and related land use approvals.

The above hearing was called to order at 4:07 P.M.

Planning and Development Supervising Planner Trejo introduced this item to Council.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Jeff Roberts on behalf of the applicant, and; Gary McDonald on behalf of the applicant.

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Council discussed project density with staff and with the applicant representative.

RESOLUTION 2021-338 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2021-339 ADOPTED
BILL B-51 / ORDINANCE 2021-052 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Council Member Karbassi, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
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10:10 A.M. #1
ID 21-945 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No .

P19-00417 and the Addendum to Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020039061 for the proposed “Parc West” development on the northwest corner of North Grantland and West Ashlan Avenues. (Council District 1) - Planning and Development Department

1. ADOPT the Addendum to Final Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2020039061 dated September 28, 2021, for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P19- 00417 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan from the Community Commercial (±7.33 acres) planned land use designation to the Medium Density Residential (±7.33 acres) planned land use designation.

3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P19-00417 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map to reclassify an ±7.33-acre portion of the subject property from the CC/UGM/cz (Commercial - Community/Urban Growth
Management/conditions of zoning ) zone district to the RS -5/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.

The above hearing was called to order at 4:16 P.M. and there was no staff presentation.

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Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council concerning this item: Jeff Roberts for the applicant, and; Lisa Flores.

RESOLUTION 2021-340 ADOPTED
BILL B-52 / ORDINANCE 2021-053 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Council Member Arias, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld
7 -
Councilmember Soria exited the Council Chamber at 4:21 P.M. and returned at 4:24 P.M.
10:10 A.M. #2
ID 21-946 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No .

P21-01202 and related Environmental Assessment No. P21-01202, for property located on the east side of North Fowler Avenue between East Shields and East Princeton Avenues (Council District 4) - Planning and Development Department.

1. ADOPT the Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P21-01202 dated July 23, 2021, for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P21- 01202 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Employment - Business Park (±7.94 acres) to Medium Density Residential (±7.94 acres).

3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P21-01202 proposing to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject property from the BP /UGM/cz (Business Park /Urban Growth Management /conditions of zoning ) zone district to the RS -5 (Single Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district in accordance with Plan Amendment Application No. P21-01202.

The above hearing was called to order at 4:20 P.M.

Supervising Planner Trejo spoke briefly on this item.

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Roberts, for the applicant.

RESOLUTION 2021-341 ADOPTED
BILL B-53 / ORDINANCE 2021-54 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Esparza, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Soria1 -
10:15 A.M.

ID 21-936 Actions pertaining to adoption of the new definition of highest-need neighborhoods as it pertains to the Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhoods Parks Transactions and Use Tax, also known as Measure P (Citywide):

1. Adopt the weighted index incorporating the equity factors as defined in FMC 7-1508 (e)(2) and as recommended by the Parks
Recreation and Arts Commission;

2. Adopt the top 50 percent of Fresno census tracts that will make up the highest-need neighborhoods while prioritizing the top 25 percent census tracts for initial funding.

PARCS Director Aguirre introduced the above item to Council. Assistant Director Ramirez also addressed Council.

Council President Chavez stated, for the record, that the 33% option was not previously presented to Council.

Council discussed the equity and highest needs criteria as well as parks that might be excluded by an equity formula set at 33%.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council on this item: Jose Leon-Barraza, and; Lisa Flores.

Councilmember Arias motioned to adopt the equity formula at 33% and for the non-equity portion of funds to utilize the Parks Master Plan as a guiding document for prioritization.

APPROVED AS AMENDED
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On motion of Council Member Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Esparza, Soria, Arias and Maxwell4 -
No: Chavez, Karbassi and Bredefeld3 -
Council took a break at 5:40 P.M. and resumed at 6:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M.

ID 21-995 Actions pertaining to Redistricting:

1. HEARING - regarding redistricting

2. ***BILL (Intro. 12/2/2021) (For Adoption) - Adopting new Council District boundaries pursuant to the Council redetermination process set forth in Section 304.1 of the Charter of the City of Fresno, Section 21621-21629 of the California Elections Code, and Article 2, Chapter 2, of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

The above hearing was called to order at 6:00 P.M.

There was no staff presentation.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council on this item: Gloria Hernandez (supports map 111); Lisa Flores (district 1 concerns); Brandi Nuse-Villegas (supports Inclusive Families map); Ariana Marmolejo (supports Inclusive Families map and revised Unity map); Alicia Rodriguez (supports Inclusive Families map); Janine Nkosi (supports Fresno Unity map); Pedro Navarro (supports Fresno Unity map); Mario Manganiello (supports Fresno Unity map); Hashid Kasama (does not support map 111); Imelda Cruz (does not support map 111); Luis Huerta Silva (Charter interpretation concerns); Rain Chamberlain (supports Inclusive Families map).

Councilmember Arias motioned to approve the same motion and map as from the December 2, 2021, meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Maxwell.

ORDINANCE 55 ADOPTED
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Maxwell, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Karbassi, Arias and Maxwell5 -
No: Soria1 -

Absent: Bredefeld1 -

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

3.-A. ID 21-863 WORKSHOP - Formation of a Fresno Veterans Memorial District.

The above workshop was presented to Council by Assistant City Attorney Badhesha. City Attorney Sloan, Mayor Dyer and Assistant City Manager White also addressed Council on this item.

Attorney Badhesha discussed the purpose of memorial districts, the process of formation, considerations when forming a district and options for the City of Fresno.

Council President Chavez asked the City Attorney's Office for additional research as to whether the County of Fresno had passed a resolution opposing jurisdictional overlap for assessment districts.

A committee consisting of Council President Chavez, Vice President Esparza, Councilmember Arias and Mayor Dyer was formed to determine how the City would move forward in pursuit of a Fresno Veterans Memorial District.

WORKSHOP HELD

3.-B. ID 21-913 RESOLUTION - Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all necessary settlement documents and the intrastate allocation agreement to resolve the City ’s claims against the Distributor Defendants in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U .S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-02804; Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and submit all necessary settlement documents and the intrastate allocation agreement to resolve the City ’s claims against Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U .S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-02804.

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There was no discussion on the above item.

Upon call, there was no public comment.

RESOLUTION 2021-342 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Vice President Esparza, that the above Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias and Maxwell6 -

Absent: Bredefeld1 -

3.-C. ID 21-1020 Action pertaining to budgeting American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds:

1. ***RESOLUTION - 30th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $38,155,000 for citywide operational support that will be funded from first tranche of ARPA funds (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above item was introduced to Council by City Manager Esqueda.

Mayor Dyer also addressed Council on this item.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned to approve staff report item number two related to Police Department vehicles as well as $950,000 for Advance Peace and to table the balance of the items until the January 13, 2022 meeting. Councilmember Arias made a friendly amendment to include staff report item number seven regarding money for eligible City of Fresno employees; staff report item eight for mobile showers, and; $1,000,000 for housing vouchers for those experiencing homelessness and who are not eligible for the rental assistance program as currently designed by the federal government. Councilmember Soria offered an additional friendly amendment to include staff report item three for Fire Department drill schools and staff report item nine regarding emergency shelter and permanent affordable housing.

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the administration to develop details to distribute money allocated for housing vouchers, and; asbestos within the Police Department.

The final motion by Councilmember Maxwell was to approve the following for this item: $5,637,000 for Police Department Vehicles listed as item two under "Proposed Phase 1 ARPA Investment Plan" (the Plan) in the staff report; $3,083,500 for Fire Department drill schools listed as item three of the Plan in the staff report; $2,253,600 for eligible City of Fresno employees listed as item seven of the Plan in the staff report; $250,000 for mobile showers to serve the homeless listed as item eight of the Plan in the staff report; $13,200,000 to develop new emergency shelter housing and permanent affordable housing listed as item nine of the Plan in the staff report; $1,000,000 in housing vouchers; $950,000 for Advance Peace, and; the balance of remaining available ARPA funds tabled until the January 13, 2022 City Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Arias.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council on this item: Hailey White, Lisa Flores, Gloria Hernandez, Rain Chamberlain, Marisa Moraza, Robert McClosky, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Alicia Rodriguez, Jessica Ramirez, Alexandra Alvarado, Imelda Cruz, Mario Manganiello, Pedro Navarro.

RESOLUTION 2021-343 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Council Member Arias, that the above Action Item be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Chavez, Esparza, Soria, Arias and Maxwell5 -
No: Karbassi1 -

Absent: Bredefeld1 -

4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION
During open session, City Attorney Sloan announced each Closed Session item listed on the Regular Meeting and Special Closed Session Meeting agendas and stated announcements were not expected following the Closed City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 34
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Session items.

5.-A. ID 21-915

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
National Prescription Opiate Litigation, U .S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-02804; and U .S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17-md-02804.

DISCUSSED

5.-B. ID 21-999

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
City of Fresno v. W.M. Lyles Co. and Carollo Engineering Fresno Superior Court Case No. 21CECG03426

DISCUSSED

5.-C. ID 21-969
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN 438-022-21
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Won K. Lee and Sang D. Lee Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.

Councilmember Soria recused herself from this Closed Session item and was not present for the discussion.

DISCUSSED

5.-D. ID 21-1013
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs 464-020-07; 464-020-08; 464-020-09; 464-020-12; 464-020-13; 464-020-15; 464-020-16; 464-020-19; 464-020-25; 464-020-26; 464-020-28; 464-020-29; 464-020-30; 464-020-31; 464-020-34; 464-020-35; 464-020-36; 464-020-37; 464-060-15; 4664-060-17; 464-070-10; 464-070-11; 464-101-23; 477-021-09; 477-021-11; 464-101-23; 477-021-09; 477-021-11; 477-021-18; 477-021-19; 477-021-20; 477-021-25 (former Running Horse property) Negotiating Parties: City Manager, C&A Farms, LLC
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of sale

DISCUSSED
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5.-E. ID 21-1022 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.

Council President Chavez recused himself from this Closed Session item and was not present for the discussion.

DISCUSSED

5.-F. ID 21-1007
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6

1. Fresno Police Officers Association, Unit 4 (FPOA Basic ); 2. International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 5 (IAFF Fire Basic ); 3.

Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027, Unit 6 (ATU); 4. Fresno Police Officers Association, Unit 9 (FPOA Management ); 5. International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 10 (IAFF Fire Management ); 6.

Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors, Unit 11 (FAPSO); 7. City of Fresno Management Employees Association, Unit 14 (CFMEA); 8. Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors, Local 3, Unit 15 (FAPSS)

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
In Person and/or Electronic
City Council
President - Luis Chavez
Vice President - Nelson Esparza
Councilmembers:

Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Thomas Esqueda
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Todd Stermer,. CMC
Meeting Minutes
Special Closed Session Meeting
December 9, 2021City Council Meeting Minutes

APPROVE AGENDA
The special closed session meeting agenda was approved by unanimous vote during the open session meeting agenda approval. Councilmember Arias made the motion and Vice President Esparza made the second.

ID 21-1024 Special Closed Session Meeting- Signed Notice

CLOSED SESSION
ID 21-1023
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government
Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN 507-030-48ST (Herndon and Brawley);
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Dr. Onkar Sandhu;
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of sale.

City Council met in special closed session at 8:00 P.M.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT
The special closed session meeting was adjourned at 8:33 P.M.

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