2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
President - Tyler Maxwell
Vice President - Annalisa Perea
Councilmembers:
Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
9:00 AM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Arias was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 9:16 A.M.
Councilmember Nelson Esparza
Council President Tyler Maxwell
Vice President Annalisa Perea
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Present: 7 -
Invocation by Pastor Jim Franklin of Cornerstone Church Pastor Jim Franklin gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:
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Consent Calendar item 1-L (ID 23-891) regarding the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility – removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-N (ID 23-902) regarding an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc., of Fresno - removed from the agenda by Council President Maxwell and tabled to June 15, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-W (ID 23-932) regarding authority to terminate the agreement with BW Industries, Inc. – Councilmember Arias was added as a co-sponsor.
General Administration Item 3-A (ID 23-912) regarding agreement with Bakman Water Company – removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
City Council item 4-A (ID 23-923) regarding the naming of the Police Regional Training Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center” – is subject to Mayoral veto.
Councilmember Arias requested item 4-A (ID 23-923) regarding a resolution to name the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center the "Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center" be tabled to a future meeting.
Council President Maxwell motioned to keep the item 4-A (ID 23-923) on the agenda for discussion. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.
The motion FAILED 3-4, Councilmember Arias, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Esparza, Vice President Perea voted no.
Vice President Perea recused herself from Consent Calendar items 1-N (ID 23-902) regarding an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc., of Fresno and Consent Calendar item 1-O (ID 23-903) regarding agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf, Inc., for design and construction support services.
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Vice President Perea registered a "no" vote on Consent Calendar item 1-U (ID 23-919) regarding adding Article 21 and Article 22 to chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, prohibiting impeding on sidewalks within 500 feet.
ITEMS MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION:
1-G (ID 23-851) regarding actions pertaining to a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park - - moved to contested consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-O (ID 23-903) regarding agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf, Inc., for design and construction support services - moved to contested consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
1-T (ID 23-875) regarding reject all bids of two-year service contract, for the purchase of mystery rider program - moved to contested consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Arias, the above agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez6 - No: Bredefeld1 -
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 23-740 Proclamation for “Pride Month”
PRESENTED
ID 23-935 Proclamation for “Hugo Morales Day”
PRESENTED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Acknowledged and recognized Isai Perez, a resident of Southeast Fresno, who graduated as the valedictorian of Sunnyside High School. Perez faced the tragedy of his father being shot and killed while selling food as a mobile food vendor.
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Attended the first Latinx graduation and expressed gratitude to Fresno Unified and the students of Edison High School for spearheading the event.
Announced and invited the general public to celebrate the Cesar Chavez Boulevard street signs on June 10, 2023, at Fairgrounds, starting at 10:00 A.M. The event will include the Chavez family, United Farm Workers, farm workers, and mobile food vendors. Acknowledged the staff for their efforts in opening the Fresno Chaffee Zoom Kingdoms of Asia exhibit and commended the zoo's expansion of new exhibits without encroaching on the green space of Roeding Park.
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the sentiments of Councilmember Arias about Isai Perez. Congratulated seniors who graduated from Roosevelt High School and the first class of Sanger West High School. Met with Father Jose from Saint Anthony Claret Church and acknowledged his contributions and collaboration on a cleanup project in preparation for the Caliwa Trail, which will connect to the 49 Acres Regional Park.
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Participation in several flag raisings, including Fresno City College, Tower District, and the fantastic parade, and announced the upcoming Pride Flag raising event at City Hall on Friday, June 9, 2023. Attended the graduation of the Residential Leader Summit convened by the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation. Announced the upcoming celebration of the Cesar Chavez Boulevard at the Fresno Fairgrounds at 10:00 A.M. Staff attended the retirement reception of the VA Hospital's chaplain, Terry Romerian.
Acknowledged and welcomed the new executive director of California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA), Jessica Jewell, to Fresno.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the absence of the Mayor, who is attending the funeral of Police Officer, Ana Chavarin who passed away after battling cancer. Requested the meeting adjourn in honor of Scotty Martin, the 18-year-old son of two valued city employees who passed away. Announced a tray memo was delivered to the Council regarding the Animal Center transition plan.
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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There were no reports or comments by the City Clerk or City Attorney.
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Artemis Gidram; Jen Cruz; Stanley Johnson; Fernando Elizando; Alan M'Cuen (1-N); Annie M'Cuen (1-N); Shawn Hannan; Jessica Flores (1-U); Patsy Mejia (1-U); Steve Diddy; April Taylor; Simon Biaseti; Bianca Lopez, Jacquelyn Pearson (1-U); Kat Fobear; Nasreen Johnson; Alejandro Sanchez; Linda Tubach (1-U); Robert McCloskey (1-U); Rev. Tim Kutznark (1-U); Gloria Hernandez (1-U); Socorro Santillan (1-U) Karina Gallardo; Brandi Nuse-Villegas (1-U); Josefa (1-U); Mary Mason (1-U); Dez Martinez (1-U); Wes White; Smiley G (1-U); David Willis; Cindy Pimbino (1-U); Robert Aguirre (1-U); Robin McGenee; D'Aungillique Jackson (1-U); Lourin Hubbard (1-U); Debbie Darden; Marisa Moraza (1-U); Ky Walker; Ashley Rojas (1-U); Pedro Navarro Cruz; Ruben Espinoza; Karla Martinez; Alexandra Alvarado (1-U), and Eric Gray.
ID 23-969 Unscheduled Communication - Public Comment Emails
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld6 -
Absent: Maxwell1 -
1.-A. ID 23-917 Approve the minutes of May 25, 2023, Regular Meeting and the May 25, 2023, Special Meeting.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-B. ID 23-842 Award a consultant services agreement to Chabin Concepts, Inc. to provide a U.S. Economic Development Administration compliant Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for an amount not to exceed $100,000, (Bid File 12301676)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-C. ID 23-860 Approve a Consultant Services Contract with Gaetke Medical Corporation City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5
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and 1582, LLC for Annual Fitness/Wellness Evaluations (Annual Physicals) for the Fresno Fire Department sworn personnel in the amount not to exceed $261,000
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-D. ID 23-817 Approve the award of a purchase contract to Bauer Compressors, Inc., California, for the purchase of MSA -G1 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in the amount of $ 4,410,060.71 for the Fire Department (Bid File 12302062).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-E. ID 23-916 Actions pertaining to the replacement of customer relationship management software (Bid File 12300269) (Citywide):
1. Award a contract to Incapsulate, LLC for the Customer Relationship Management Replacement solution and implementation services in the amount of $395,723.80 for one year with the option of four, five-year extensions.
2. Approve the purchase of Salesforce cloud subscription licenses from Carahsoft Technology Corporation, at government approved pricing, in the amount of $610,343.91.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-F. ID 23-451
Actions pertaining to Golden Bell Products, Inc ., (“Golden Bell ”) as the Service Provider to purchase Insecta Access Structure Coating (Citywide):
1. RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to the formal bidding procedures and award a Sole Source Purchasing Agreement with Golden Bell
2. Approve a multi -year sole source purchasing agreement with Golden Bell for the annual purchase and Citywide application of Insecta cockroach pesticide in identified City sanitary sewer access structures, in a total amount not to exceed $99,000 per year
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute a multi-year sole source purchasing agreement with Golden Bell for the annual purchase and Citywide application of Insecta cockroach pesticide in identified City sanitary sewer access structures, in a total amount not to exceed $99,000 per year for the next four years, with provisions for three one-year extensions.
RESOLUTION 2023-173 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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North Avenue to Jensen Avenue (Bid File 12301561) ( Unincorporated Fresno):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(d)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract to Floyd Johnston Construction, Inc ., of Clovis, California, in the amount of $553,700.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-I. ID 23-883 Approve the second amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc ., for the preparation of a Nitrate Initial Assessment to extend the term of the agreement (Council Districts 3 and 6).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-J. ID 23-890 Award a Requirements Contract in the amount of $ 0 to Backflow Solutions Incorporated, of Chicago Illinois for backflow data management services and authorize the Director of Public Utilities or his designee, to execute a contract for a term of three years with the possibility of two one -year extensions - (Bid File 9664) (Citywide)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-K. ID 23-918 ***BILL B -15 - ( Intro’d 5/25/2023)(For Adoption) - Repealing Section 6-516 of the Fresno Municipal Code and amending Section 6-501(ee) relating to transmission grid mains and associated reimbursements (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ORDINANCE 2023-019 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-L. ID 23-891 Actions pertaining to the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 6):
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 and a “common sense” exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
2. Award a consultant services agreement to Carollo Engineers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, in the amount not to exceed $148,638, inclusive of a $15,000 contingency, to conduct a feasibility study for the expansion of the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 6).
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
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1.-M. ID 23-876 Actions pertaining to on -call professional engineering services for the Public Works Traffic Operations and Planning Division for bicycle facilities planning (Citywide)
1. Approve an On -Call Consultant Services Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants, in the amount of $100,000
2. Approve an On -Call Consultant Services Agreement with Peters Engineering Group, in the amount of $100,000
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-N. ID 23-902 Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc ., of Fresno, California for $ 108,750, with a $ 10,000 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Vinland Park Pickleball Court Project (Council District 4)
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
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1.-P. ID 23-904 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6283 as Annexation Number 145 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 10:00 am (located on the southeast corner of North Fowler Avenue and East Dakota Avenue ) (Council District 4)
RESOLUTION 2023-175 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-Q. ID 23-897 Authorize a three (3) year, with two (2) one (1) year options agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission to fulfill the Consolidated Transportation Service Agency requirement for social service transportation in Urban Fresno County for a projected FY2024 Operations Program & Budget amount of $1,485,704.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-R. ID 23-844 RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of funding requests to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for bus service operating support and hydrogen fuel cell bus purchase, execution of grant award documents if awarded, and execution of related certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms.
RESOLUTION 2023-176 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.-S. ID 23-838 Reject all proposals for Product Requirements Contract 12301979 for the procurement of fare media to be used by the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-U. ID 23-919 ***Bill B-16 - (Intro’d 5/25/2023)(For Adoption) Adding Article 21 and Article 22 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Prohibiting Impeding on Sidewalks Within 500 Feet from Sensitive Areas Including Schools, Childcare Facilities, Public Parks, Public Libraries, Warming and Cooling Centers, and City-Permitted Shelters for the Unhoused (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Vice President Perea registered a "no" vote. As such, the item PASSED 5-1 by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza
No: 1 - Perea
Absent: 1 - Maxwell
ORDINANCE 2023-020 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-V. ID 23-920 Approve the appointment of Elizabeth McBee to the District 2 Project Review Committee to serve a term which is at the pleasure of the Councilmember
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-W. ID 23-932 ***RESOLUTION - Granting Authority to the City Manager or Designee to Terminate the Agreement with BW Industries, Inc., Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to
Aid in the Covid -19 Recovery Effort (Subject to Mayor ’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-177 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-X. ID 23-934 Approve the appointment of Olivia Adams to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission for a term ending June 8, 2025.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.-G. ID 23-851 Actions pertaining to a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Utilities or designee to accept funds and execute the financial assistance agreement and any amendments thereto with the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park . (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to get further clarification of what the item would result in and the timeline. Upon call, there was no Council discussion.
RESOLUTION 2023-174 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld6 -
Absent: Maxwell1 -
1.-O. ID 23-903 Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc ., of Fresno, California for $ 105,550, with a $ 10,000 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Rotary East Park Pickleball Court Project (Council District 6)
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to get more information on the status of Woodward Park.
Council discussion on this item included: The status of Woodward Park as it pertains to pickleball; the length of time to get construction done with Woodward Park, and the construction cost for Rotary and Finland Park.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by
Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld5 -
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Absent: Maxwell1 -
Recused: Perea1 -
1.-T. ID 23-875 Reject all bids of a two-year service contract, with options for three one-year extensions for the purchase of mystery rider program (RFP File 12300134)
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to get more information mystery rider program. Upon call, there was no further Council discussion.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by
Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld6 -
Absent: Maxwell1 -
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:00 A.M. RESUMED BUDGET HEARINGS
City Council resumed the budget hearings in open session at 1:55 P.M.
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION WAS MADE DURING THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Karbassi requested a memo outlining the expected costs adapting current Department of Public Utilities fleet to meet new CARB Advance Clean Fleet Standards., what technologies are permissible (e.g. electric, hydrogen, etc), include a phased in plan, estimated costs of infrastructure (charging stations), parking space, and the potential impacts on rates.
Councilmember Chavez requested more information regarding Senate Bill 1383 and asked how many central valley cities are complying in California and what are the percentage requirements.
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use (Card room) text amendment for a council motion $100,000 budgeted in Fiscal Year 2023 carried over into Fiscal Year 2024.
Councilmember Arias requested more information regarding the smoke shop text amendment for a council motion $100,000 budgeted in 2023 carried into Fiscal Year 2024.
Councilmember Arias asked why the Mayor support division was not Supervisor and support division.
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Arias motioned to reappropriate $200,000 from Fiscal Year 23’s Smoke Shop and Card Room text amendments and CEQA to cover the funding gap for the Tower District Specific Plan. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.
Councilmember Arias motioned to allocate $500,000 for the Hinton Center renovations. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.
Councilmember Arias motioned to fund capital improvements remaining in the Northpointe Settlement Agreement. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.
Councilmember Arias motioned to fund and execute legislative charter officers’ welcome message and council district profile at Airport within 30 days. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.
Councilmember Arias motioned to award $200,000 from Measure P funds to Storyland Board for the installation of 2 cultural arts exhibits. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
Councilmember Arias motioned to allocate $3 million for a Mobile Home Park Renovation Fund from 2023 ARPA Housing Funds. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.
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Councilmember Arias motioned to repurpose $2.5 million from ARPA Mobile Food Vendor Commercial Kitchen for Cultiva La Salud to purchase and renovate a facility, and operate a commercial kitchen for mobile food vendors in Downtown Fresno. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to fund Rotary East Parks Pickleball construction costs in the amount of $695,000 and to fund Vinland Parks Pickleball construction costs in the amount of $850,000. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to allocated $1 million to fund upgrades (including HVAC system, patio and kitchen remodel) for the Garo and Alice Gureghian Armenian Cultural Center located on Ventura. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to fund $100,000 to assist with updating and improving the ADA parking at Woodward Park. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to allocate $240,000 to fund the design of lighting (20 poles) at Oso de Oro park. Funding will be from non General Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to allocate $1.075 million for the design and construction of soccer field lighting at Koligian Park. Funding will be from non General Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to allocate $315,000 for the design and construction of volleyball court lighting at Koligian Park. Funding will be from non General Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
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Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
A. ID 23-798 Office of the City Clerk / Copy Center
The Office of the City Clerk budget overview was presented to Council by City Clerk Stermer. There was no discussion held, no direction and no directions or motions were made.
B. ID 23-799 City Attorney’s Office
The City Attorney's Office budget overview was presented to Council by City Attorney Janz.
Discussion was held between Council and the City Attorney's Office.
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE CITY
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Esparza motioned to allocate $40,000 to the City Attorney's budget for demolition and abatement site property preservation and restoration. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.
Councilmember Esparza motioned to fund a Senior Lawn Care Assistance Program for low-income seniors who are unable to maintain their yards and incur costs related to Code citations for $250,000. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate $656,000 to City Attorney’s Office to create a six-person evening hours Code Team. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.
C. ID 23-800 General City Purpose
The General City Purpose budget overview was presented to Council by Director Fierro.
Discussion was held between Council and the administration.
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PURPOSE DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to fund $50,000 for the Obria Medical Clinic. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate a $100,000 to EOC LGBTQ Center. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate a $100,000 for grant program for local LGBTQ+ non-profits. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate $25,000 to form an LGBTQ commission. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.
D. ID 23-801 Office of Mayor & City Manager
The Office of the Mayor & City Manager budget overview was presented to Council by Mayor Dyer and City Manager White.
Discussion was held between Council and the administration.
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION WAS MADE DURING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & CITY MANAGER BUDGET OVERVIEW:
Councilmember Chavez requested a copy of EPA letter.
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING BUDGET
HEARINGS:
Councilmember Arias motioned to reallocate funding and positions of the Office of Community Affairs under the City Council support services division. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.
Vice President Perea motioned to add a full time LGBTQ+ Liaison position housed with the Community Affairs Team. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.
E. ID 23-803 City Council Offices
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There was no staff presentation and no Council discussion.
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES DISCUSSION:
Councilmember Esparza motioned to add 1 FTE (council assistant) to the PAR for each council district office, 7 in total. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.
Councilmember Esparza motioned to add $350,000 to Council Support budget to continue legislative intern program (service aides).
Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.
Councilmember Esparza motioned to add 1 FTE (Chief of staff) to the PAR in council support division. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.
Councilmember Chavez motioned to add $100,000 for each council office operating budget. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.
JOINT MEETING OF THE FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION AND CITY OF
FRESNO IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
F. ID 23-895 Receive Annual Report and Approve FY 23/24 Program Income Budget for the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno
The above item was presented to Council by Redevelopment Administrator Murphey. There was no Council discussion and no directions or motions were made.
City Council recessed the June 8, 2023, Budget Hearing and is scheduled to resume Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 9:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M. #1
ID 23-854 Appearance by Mary Padilla to discuss who we are representing. (District 2 Resident)
UPON CALL, MARY PADILLA DID NOT APPEAR.
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ID 23-914 Adoption of the Central Southeast Specific Plan (CSESP) The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
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10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 15, 2023, AT 10:10 A.M.)
ID 23-913 HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No .
P22-00507, Development Permit Application No. P22-00505, and related Environmental Assessment No. P22-00507/P22-00505 pertaining to ±1.23 acres of property located on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue between West Fir Avenue and West Beechwood Avenues. ( Council District 2) - Planning & Development Department.
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P22-00505/P22-00507, dated December 9, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P22- 00507, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Residential - Medium Density (±1.23 acres) to Commercial - General (±1.23 acres); and,
3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject property from the RS -5 ( Residential Single Family, Medium Density) ( ±1.23 acres) zone district to the CG (Commercial - General) ( ±1.23 acres) zone district in accordance with the Plan Amendment Application; and
4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P22-00505, requesting authorization to construct an 11,664-square-foot medical clinic and associated parking, circulation, and infrastructure improvements on the approximately 1.23-acre site, subject to compliance with Conditions of Approval dated March 1, 2023.
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
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3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3.-A. ID 23-912
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$2,700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the construction of water infrastructure necessary to meet safety standards and fire suppression requirements for the development of affordable housing at the Fancher Creek Town Center development.
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
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4. CITY COUNCIL
4.-A. ID 23-923 Resolution - Naming the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center” The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 15, 2023.
TABLED
5. CLOSED SESSION
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be discussed in closed session.
Council withdrew to closed session at 1:35 p.m.
5.-A. ID 23-906
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Lester Renard Parham, Sr. v. City of Fresno, et al; Fresno Superior Court Case
No.: 22CECG00243
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-B. ID 23-907
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Henry Torres v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 22CECG00596
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session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-C. ID 23-908
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name(s): City of Fresno v. Shell Oil Company, et al.; San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-22-600974
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-D. ID 23-922 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), Unit 4; 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)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned from Open Session at 4:23 P.M. in memory of Scotty Martin.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the June 22, 2023, regular meeting.
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