Thursday, February 17, 2022
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
In Person And/Or Electronic
City Council
President - Nelson Esparza
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell
Councilmembers:
Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
Meeting Minutes - Final
Regular Meeting
February 17, 2022City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in regular session on February 17, 2022 at 9:00 A.M.
9:03 A.M. ROLL CALL
Council President Nelson Esparza
Vice President Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Present: 7 -
Invocation by Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:
The staff report for Consent Calendar item 1-I (ID 22-286) regarding a requirements contract for bulk sodium hydroxide should read "February 8, 2018" instead of "February 29, 2019"in the second paragraph under the "Background" header; the staff report for Consent Calendar item 1-M (ID 22-317) regarding the addition of one hundred seven (107) full-time and two (2) permanent part-time position should read "one hundred fourteen (114) full-time and two (2) permanent part-time positions Citywide"; references to the "March 2022" LIHTC Tax Credit Application in Consent Calendar items 1-Q (ID 22-299) and 1-R (ID 22-302) should be "June 2022;" the public hearing set for Consent Calendar item 1-Y (ID 22-267), regarding Intention to Annex Final Tact Map No. 6187, was moved from March 10, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. to March 24, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.
The City Clerk also announced Open Session item ID 22-332 regarding the 54th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution and Open Session item ID 22-333 regarding the 55th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution were separately noticed as Special Meetings and would also be heard by City Council.
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The Following item was removed from the agenda:
Consent Calendar item 1-A (ID 22-230) regarding an agreement with Unison Consulting, Inc. – removed from the agenda by the administration with no specified return date.
The following items were moved from the Consent Calendar to the Contested Consent Calendar for future discussion:
1-M (ID 22-317) regarding the 5th amendment to Position Authorization Resolution – moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias. 1-O (ID 22-289) regarding the Californians For All Youth Workforce Development Grant program – moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-Z (ID 22-308) regarding a Text Amendment relating to the sale of Tobacco – moved to Contest Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
Lastly, Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote on Consent Calendar item 1-BB (22-315) pertaining to a meet and confer with labor unions to declare Cesar Chavez Day a holiday in the City of Fresno.
AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Maxwell,the agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 22-300 Proclamation for “Summer Gaston Day” in the City of Fresno
PRESENTED
ID 22-320 Proclamation for “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
PRESENTED
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Soria reported on the following: the Bitwise Industries technology session for participants of the Young Councilmembers program; tree trimming in District 1; the Tower District's 24th Annual Mardi Gras Parade; and the District 1 outreach event with the Code Enforcement School Area Team at Quigley Park scheduled for March 1, 2022..
Councilmember Arias discussed: a community engagement meeting held to discuss revitalizing Ted C. Wills Community Center, San Pablo Park, and the new park on Broadway and Elizabeth; tree trimming schedules; and the use of restrooms and showers at the Poverello House.
Vice President Maxwell announced the School Area Resource Team information trailer would be in the Scandinavian Middle School area on February 22, 2022 from 1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.. He also announced the groundbreaking of the Midtown Trail which would connect to the Clovis Regional Trail.
Council President Esparza reported that Wade Crowfoot, the Calfiornia Secretary of Natural Resourses had toured Radio Park in Fresno. He also discussed the groundbreaking of the Midtown Trail and the grade separation at Blackstone and McKinley.
Councilmember Chavez requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of retired City Clerk Rebecca (Becky) Klisch.
City Attorney Sloan introduced attorney Whitney Hendricks who will serve as the City Council liaison for Code Enforcement.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager White reported the Councilmembers had been provided with a memo regarding the status of the vehicle replacement fund and a memo regarding Notice of Availability of the Draft Environment Impact Report (EIR) and Public Comment Period for the West Area Neighborhood Specific Plan. She also discussed Camp Fresno and the upcoming road trip to the facility.
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UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call for unscheduled communication, the following members of the public addressed Council: Andrea; Laura Splotch; Janine Nkosi; Robert McCloskey; and Lisa Flores.
ID 22-387 The attached public comments were submitted for the February 17, 2022 Regular City Council meeting and were not directly related to any specific item(s) on the published agenda.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon call, the following members addressed Council under Consent Calendar and Contested Consent: Gabriel Lozano (Supported 1-AA); Eddie Varela (Supported 1-AA); Robert McCloskey (Supported 1-BB); Lisa Flores (Supported 1-AA); Fernando Elizondo; Brandi Nunes-Villegas (Opposed 1-B, 1-J, 1Q, and 1-R); Trustee Valerie Davis (Opposed 1-AA and Supported 1-BB); Rain Chamberlain; Lynisha Senegal (Discussed ARPA); Alexandra Alvaredo (Opposed 1-B); Jose Luis Barraza (Supported 1-AA and 1-BB); Cindy Piombino (Opposed 1-B); Karla Martinez (Opposed 1-J and 1-K); Estella Ortega (Discussed ARPA); Guillermina Leon (Discussed ARPA); Ed Howard (Opposed 1-B); Jose Leon Barraza (Supported 1-AA); Josefa Vega (Opposed 1-B); Ruben Espinoza (Opposed 1-B and 1-J); Dez Martinez (Opposed 1-B); Lilia Becerril (Supported 1-AA); Pedro Navarro Cruz (Supported 1-AA); Grace Solis (Supported 1-AA); Juan Arambula (Supported 1-AA); Venancio Gaona (Supported 1-AA); Ginny Barnes (Opposed 1-B); Grecia Elenes (Opposed 1-B); Lethal Garcia (Opposed 1-B); Galvia Juarez (Opposed 1-B); Deiglis Delgado (Discussed ARPA); Domanique Kitchener (Opposed 1-B); and Lisa Torrecillas (Opposed 1-B).
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld6 -
Absent: Maxwell1 -
1.-A. ID 22-230
Approve a consultant services agreement with Unison Consulting, Inc ., to provide professional services for creating and establishing a Tenant City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5
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Handbook at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport in an amount not to exceed $50,000. (Council District 4)
The above item was removed from the agenda by the administration with no specified return date.
TABLED
1.-B. ID 22-316 ***BILL No. 2 (Re-intro’d 2/10/2022) (For Adoption) - Amending Administrative Abatement, FMC section 10-616, to clarify limits on access to restricted areas where abatements are taking place (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ORDINANCE 2022-002 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-C. ID 22-274 Approve the award of a purchase contract to Stommel Inc ., dba Lehr Automotive, a Sacramento California -based company, for the purchase of 91 sets of patrol vehicle hardware and safety equipment in the amount of $2,153,261 for the Police Department
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-D. ID 22-272 Award a two -year Requirements Contract with provisions for three one-year extensions to Herwaldt Automotive Group, Inc. of Fresno, California, for a maximum of 75 marked patrol BMW motorcycles over a 5-year term in the total amount of $ 2,109,211.84, plus annual CPI adjustments, for the Police Department. The FY 22 purchase will be 15 motorcycles in the amount of $421,844.37 (Bid File 9626)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-E. ID 22-275 Award a construction contract to AMG & Associates, Inc. of Santa Clarita, California, in the amount of $ 11,631,119 for the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express Facility Improvement project and authorize the Director of Transportation to execute all related documents (Bid File #3839) (District 3)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-F. ID 22-276 RESOLUTION - Approval of Annual Update of the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (PTASP) as required by the Federal Transit Administration RESOLUTION 2022-037 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.-G. ID 22-287 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 567th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No.80-420 to update reduced transit fare pricing. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
RESOLUTION 2022-038 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-H. ID 22-314 Approve an increase to the Requirements Contract with Air Liquide U .S.
LP, doing business as Alliance Gas Products, for Bulk Liquid Oxygen to an annual amount of $ 275,000, and extend the contract for an additional two years (Bid File 9452) (Citywide).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-I. ID 22-286
Actions related to the extension and increase of a Requirements Contract for Bulk Sodium Hydroxide
with Univar USA Inc. (Bid File 9429) (Citywide):
1. Reject all bids for the Requirements Contract for Bulk Sodium Hydroxide (Bid File 9601)
2. Approve an increase to the Requirements Contract with Univar USA Inc. ( Univar) to an annual amount of $1,443,365, and extend the contract for one additional year (Bid File 9429) (Citywide)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-J. ID 22-281 ***RESOLUTION - 51st Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $ 6,141,400 under the General Fund that will fund salary increases and overtime for Bargaining Units 04 (FPOA Non -Management) and 09 (FPOA Management ), 05 (IAFF Non -Management) and 10 (IAFF Management) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ((Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
RESOLUTION 2022-039 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-K. ID 22-282 ***RESOLUTION - 52nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $ 2,000,000 under the General Fund for the 911 Call Center from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
RESOLUTION 2022-040 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-L. ID 22-288 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fourteenth Amendment to FY 2022 Salary City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7
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Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) to modify the salary ranges for Professional Engineer, Supervising Professional Engineer, Chief Surveyor, and Architect, effective February 14, 2022 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
RESOLUTION 2022-041 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-N. ID 22-309 Actions pertaining to Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (Airport Public Safety Officers) for Unit 11 (FAPSO/OE3):
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (Airport Public Safety Officers) for Unit 11 (FAPSO/OE3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fifteenth Amendment to FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176 amending salaries in Exhibit 11, Unit 11 - Airport Public Safety Officers (FAPSO), as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (OE3) for Unit 11 (FAPSO/OE3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) RESOLUTION 2022-043 ADOPTED
ADOPTED
1.-P. ID 22-301 Actions pertaining to the 2020 Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant:
1. Approve a Sub -Grantee award to Saint Rest Baptist Church of up to $191,000 for the remediating of an existing building on the Saint Rest Campus from the City of Fresno ’s Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-Q. ID 22-299 ***RESOLUTION - Supporting the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno ’s submission of a Low -Income Housing Tax Credit application for the construction of affordable housing at 1240 N. Crystal and expressing the City’s intent to contribute to the Project in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 upon full award of tax credit funding for the Project. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2022-046 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-R. ID 22-302 ***RESOLUTION - Supporting the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno’s submission of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application for the construction of affordable housing at 7521 N. Chestnut and expressing the City’s intent to contribute to the Project in an amount not to exceed City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8
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$3,000,000 upon full award of tax credit funding for the Project. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2022-047 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-S. ID 22-304
Approve a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with BNSF Railway Company to perform engineered design plan review and diagnostic evaluation, in the amount of $199,561.20, for the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-T. ID 22-269 Approve an agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the amount of $ 57,683.82 for the installation of a new service connection to power the proposed Herndon Avenue and Veterans Boulevard intersection as part of the Veterans Boulevard North Extension Project (Council District 2)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-U. ID 22-262 Approve Contract Change Order No. 05 in the deductive amount of $(21,083.89) to Emmett ’s Excavation, Inc. for the Inyo Street Overlay Between Van Ness and P, Project ID PW0788 (Council District 3)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-V. ID 22-266 Actions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project (Council District 2):
1. ***RESOLUTION - 49th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $1,949,800 for the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
2. Approve Contract Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $1,354,408 and an increase in contract time of one hundred sixteen (116) working days to Granite Construction Company, for the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation, Project ID PW00683 RESOLUTION 2022-048 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-W. ID 22-268 Actions pertaining to the widening of Fowler Avenue, from Clinton Avenue to the Weldon Avenue alignment, a condition of approval for Vesting Tentative Map No. 6214 (Council District 7)
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Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $112,500 for right-of-way (permanent easement) acquisition for Tract Map 6214 (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a 21,328 square foot permanent easement from portions of APN: 496-220-16S and APN: 496- 220-17S, owned by E. & J. Gallo Winery, a California Corporation for $99,400 in compensation
RESOLUTION 2022-049 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-X. ID 22-264 RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Fresno Council of Governments for the 2022 Measure C Transit Oriented Infrastructure for In -Fill Development Grant Program in the amount of $450,000 for the Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Project; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council Districts 1, 3 and 7)
RESOLUTION 2022-050 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-Y. ID 22-267 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No . 6187 as Annexation No. 131 to the CITY OF FRESNO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 and to Authorize
the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00 am (City Council
Chambers, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California, 93721) (Council District 3)
RESOLUTION 2022-051 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-AA. ID 22-307 ***RESOLUTION - Directing the administration to present the processes to change Kings Canyon /Ventura Blvd to “Cesar Chavez Boulevard” and directing the formation of an resident, business owner and stakeholder committee to engage the public and receive input, recommendations (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
Councilmember Arias stated he would like to have a conversation with Councilmember Chavez regarding the extension of the designation all the way to California Avenue.
RESOLUTION 2022-053 ADOPTED
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-BB. ID 22-315 ***RESOLUTION - Directing staff to perform the necessary meet and confer with labor unions related to declaring Cesar Chavez Day a holiday in the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
The above item was Approved on the Consent Calendar 5-1, Councilmember Bredefeld voted no and Vice President Maxwell was absent.
RESOLUTION 2022-54 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-CC. ID 22-313 ***RESOLUTION - To Pursue the Formation of a Veterans Memorial District in the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
RESOLUTION 2022-055 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-M. ID 22-317 Actions pertaining to the FY22 Position Authorization Resolution No. 2021-179:
1: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 5th Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2021-179, adding one hundred seven (107) full-time and two (2) permanent part -time positions Citywide. (Subject to Mayor ’s Veto).
There was no staff presentation on this item. City Manager White and Director Miller responded to questions:
Discussion on this item included: the need for additional Community Coordinators; the duties of Community Outreach Specialists; Risk Analysts and investigators; positions requested to relieve sworn officers; and the return of bike units to the Tower District.
RESOLUTION 2022-042 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Maxwell, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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1.-O. ID 22-289 Actions pertaining to the CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant program:
1. Approve the 2021 CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 53rd amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 appropriating $232,500 for the One Fresno Youth Workforce Development Grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - 6th Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2021-179 adding three (3) positions to the Personnel Services Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) There was no staff presentation on this item. Deputy Mayor Grundy, City Manager White; Director Miller and Police Chief Balderrama responded to questions.
Discussion on this item included: "One Fresno" branding; jobs to be filled by youth; placement under the Personnel Department versus PARCS Department; hiring requirements; city hiring versus Community Based Organizations (CBO) hiring for placement in the city; investing in green jobs; placement with Community Based Organizations (CBO); alignment with city priorities; grant details; existing appropriations for youth internships; reorganization of youth resources within the city and city website; status of the Police Department Explorer Program; and health benefits eligibility.
RESOLUTION 2022-044 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2022-045 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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1.-Z. ID 22-308 RESOLUTION - Initiating a Text Amendment to Chapter 15, Article 27, Section 15-2761 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the sale of Tobacco.
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was no Council discussion on this item.
RESOLUTION 2022-052 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld6 -
Absent: Karbassi1 -
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3.-A. ID 22-219 WORKSHOP - Pavement Management Presentation The above workshop was presented to Council by Assistant Director Russell. Consultant Margot Yapp, Director Mozier, City Manager White, and Assistant City Manager Barfield also addressed Council.
Discussion on this item included: Community Facilities Districts and asphalt maintenance; ways to reduce deferred maintenance costs; failed roads locations; plans to address currently failed roads; preventative maintenance versus reconstruction of failed roads; exclusion of county maintained roads in calculations; new road maintenance; reworking Measure C funds for existing roadway maintenance; consequences of waiving impact fees; and current expenses for road maintenance.
PRESENTED
3.-B. ID 22-263
Actions related to Senate Bill 1383 - California’s Short -Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308/Class 8 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. ***BILL - (For introduction) Amending Chapter 6, Article 2 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to waste collection and disposal (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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of Intent to Comply with the mandates of Senate Bill 1383 to achieve the organic waste reduction goals established in Section 39730.6 of the California Health and Safety Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant application to CalRecycle through its SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for one -time funding in the amount of $718,149 to assist with the implementation of regulation requirements associated with Senate Bill 1383, and authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or designee to execute all application and grant agreement documents on behalf of the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
There was no staff presentation on the this item and no Council discussion.
Upon call, the following member of the public addressed Council: Lisa Flores.
BILL B-3 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
RESOLUTION 2022-056 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2022-057 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by
Councilmember Chavez, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld6 -
Absent: Karbassi1 -
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
Upon call, there was no public comment for Closed Session items and City Council adjourned into Closed Session at 3:32 P.M.
During open session, City Attorney Sloan announced each of the Closed Session items listed on the agenda and stated there would be nothing to announce following Closed Session.
5.-A. ID 22-319 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1343 E. Barstow;
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Wesley United Methodist Church; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of sale or lease.
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DISCUSSED
5.-B. ID 22-305
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO
INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d) (4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Siegfried Engineering, Inc.
DISCUSSED
5.-C. ID 22-312
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: TJ Miller
Employee Organizations: 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic);
4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 5 (Fire Basic);
5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11. Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS); 12.
Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety Officers (FAPSO)
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned from closed session at 4:42 P.M. in memory of retired City Clerk Rebecca (Becky) Klisch.
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