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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 22, 2023
Regular Meeting/Budget Hearings Continued (Vote on Final Budget) The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:10 A.M. ROLL CALL
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 Brent Deffenbacher of Bethany Church Pastor Brent Deffenbacher 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:
23-561 – Proclamation for “Clovis Unified School District Superintendent Dr.
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Eimear O’Brien” – Councilmember Bredefeld was added as a co-sponsor.
Consent Calendar item 1-C (ID 23-1007) regarding agreement with Bakman Water Company – was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-D (ID 23-1008) regarding temporary water service for fire suppression within Fancher Creek Town Center – was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-F (ID 23-1020) regarding a consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP – was removed from the agenda by sponsors and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-H (ID 23-956) regarding the first amendment to the professional public information services contract for the Department of Public Utilities with Two Q, inc. - was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-S (ID 23-985) regarding to name the Fresno Regional Fire Training Center as the "Chief Kerri Donis Training Center" - the item is not subject to Mayor's Veto.
City Council item 4-A (ID 23-1022) regarding the naming of the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center – was removed from the agenda by all sponsors and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Scheduled Hearing and Matters item 10:00 A.M. (ID 23-928) regarding hearing to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 144 (Final Tract Map Number 6276) (located on the northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North Grantland Avenue) – was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Vice President Perea recused herself from Consent Calendar item 1-N (ID 23-970) regarding agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc.
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ITEMS MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION:
1-B (ID 23-962) regarding the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs located at 1919 Tulare Street - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-P (ID 23-1021) regarding resolution to adopt a list of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2024 - moved to Contested Consent by Council President Maxwell and Councilmember Arias.
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Arias, the above agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 23-561 Proclamation for “Clovis Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Eimear O’Brien”
PRESENTED
ID 23-901 Proclamation for “National Week of Making”
PRESENTED
ID 23-999 Proclamation for “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month”
PRESENTED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Lynn Williams a Bullard High School graduate, for being a part of the U.S.
Women's World Cup team. Announced the reopening of Audubon which is scheduled for June 28, 2023. Acknowledged staff for their excellent work on the Audubon project, which will help improve safety and alleviate congestion on Nice Avenue. Acknowledged staff and Vice President Perea City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3
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for organizing a job fair for Bitwise employees. Attended the Special Olympics Northern California law enforcement torch run, where many Fresno police officers were present. Attended the first-ever "Make Music" festival held in the City of Fresno, which included crafts for children and music performances at Collegian Park. Acknowledged and congratulated World War II veteran George Schneider, a Northwest resident, for turning 100 years old. He is recognized as Fresno's newest centenarian.
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced the reopening of Playland on June 24, 2023. Hosted a District 3 family day at Playland, covering the admission cost for District 3 families. Discussed advertisements for new bike lanes on Palm and Belmont streets and asked the administration when construction will began. Invited the community to visit the downtown Fresno's Bespoke, a new place next to Modernist, which has been described to them as an introverted and cozy setting for intimate conversations. Announced and extended an invitation to attend the Chukchansi Park fireworks show on the July 4, 2023. Congratulated the State Center Community College District and mention that the new West Fresno City College campus is nearly complete and already has 1,400 students registered for the first semester.
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Father Jose Sanchez from Saint Anthony Claret for their assistance in organizing a cleanup event last weekend. This was the first "Beautify Calwa" event, and more are planned to prepare the trail for future work. Acknowledged Miguel Lopez, the president of the food vendors.
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Fresno Pro-Am Foundation for inviting them to kick off their six-week basketball summer league at Fresno City College. Acknowledged 40 local and regional high school students from the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project.
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments: Announced the next free movie in the park, sponsored by their district. The movie, "DC League of Super Pets," will be shown at Inspiration Park the movie will start around 8:00 pm when the sun sets. Announced the Tower District farmers market.
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Tower District Specific Plan update, providing an opportunity to voice their opinions. The update session will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Let's Roll on 403 West Olive Avenue. Announced the street festival "Illuminate Our Pride" hosted by the Fresno EOC LGBTQ Center from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm located at 1252 Fulton Street. Announced the upcoming events "Rainbow Family Day" at the Zoo on Thursday, June 29, 2023, and the next movie in the park, featuring the 1984 version of "The Karate Kid," at Lions Park on the June 29, 2023, starting at 8:00 pm.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Provided Council with a tray memo regarding the timeline, rules, and responsibilities for the adoption of the cultural arts plan.
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: Announced there is availability on boards and commissions for individuals who have a passion to serve their community and encouraged interested individuals to browse the vacancies and submit their applications on the city clerk's website.
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Al Moncada; Fernando Elizando; Camila Rivera; Shar Thompson; Juana Garcia; Michael Yamurra; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Alyssa Brooks; Sabrina Kelly; Ronda Kelly; Robert McCloskey; Linda Tubach; Christopher Petrosian; Sarai Ramos; Jordan Jackson; Robin McLehee; Susan Monae, and Lisa Flores.
ID 23-1043 Unscheduled Communication - Public Comment Emails
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the
following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld6 -
Absent: Chavez1 -
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1.-A. ID 23-976 Approval of Minutes for June 8, 2023, Regular Meeting, June 14, 2023, Budget Hearing and June 15, 2023, Regular Meeting.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-C. ID 23-1007
Approve a Grant Agreement with Bakman Water Company allocating up to $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 and tabled to June 29, 2023.
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1.-D. ID 23-1008 Actions pertaining to temporary water service for fire suppression within Fancher Creek Town Center:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve a Temporary Water Service Agreement with Bakman Water Company
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 29, 2023.
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1.-E. ID 23-980 Approve the appointment of Douglas Dart (District 3 Resident) to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2024. Approve the appointment of Laura Ward (District 1 Resident) to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for a term ending July 1, 2025. Approve the reappointment of Susan L. Coulter (District 6 Resident) to the Disability Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2025.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-F. ID 23-1020 Approve a consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in the amount of $256,443, plus a not -to-exceed contingency amount of $ 10,000, to provide consulting services on development of an assessment - along with recommendations for options - to improve the services and affordability of electricity in the City of Fresno; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents. (Citywide)
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 29, 2023.
TABLED
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1.-G. ID 23-930 Actions pertaining to City -owned Assessor ’s Parcel Number 456-030-34T and 456-030-44 (District 7)
1. *** RESOLUTION - Revoking the Declaration of Accessor ’s Parcel Number (APN) 456-030-34T (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. *** RESOLUTION - Declaring Property identified as Assessor ’s Parcel Numbers 456-030-34T and 456-030-44 to be exempt
surplus land and initiating the open and competitive request for proposals for an extended land lease of the property for permanent affordable and /or mixed income housing development (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-188 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2023-189 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-H. ID 23-956 Approve a First Amendment to the professional public information services contract for the Department of Public Utilities with Two Q, Inc. dba JP Marketing to extend the agreement through June 30, 2024, and increase the contract amount by $ 808,698 to fund continuity of services, for a revised total contract amount of $2,993,673.
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 29, 2023.
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1.-I. ID 23-957 Actions pertaining to the Roof Membrane Replacement at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Administration Building (Bid File 12302214) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract, in the amount of $353,233, to Nations Roof West, LLC., of Fresno, California.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-J. ID 23-958 Actions pertaining to the Laboratory Information Management System for the Environmental Laboratory at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (Council District 3):
1. Affirm the City Manager ’s finding that Promium, LLC ., is uniquely qualified to procure and install the Element Laboratory Information Management System software into the environmental laboratory.
2. Approve a one -year Hosted Service Agreement in the amount of $95,980 to Promium, LLC ., with provisions for five one -year extensions at an annual cost of $33,700, to procure, install, and host the Element Laboratory Information Management System software.
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-K. ID 23-959 Approve a second amendment to a requirements contract with SNF Polydyne, Inc ., to increase the not -to-exceed Contract amount for the purchase of Cationic Polymer by $ 1,106,000.00, for a total Contract value of $9,145,364.56 (Council District 3)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-L. ID 23-927 Award a construction contract in the amount of $ 2,649,222 to Emmett ’s Excavation, Inc ., of Clovis, California for the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue Transit Oriented Development Sidewalk and Lighting Project - Bid File 12300361 (Council Districts 1 and 7)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-M. ID 23-946 Actions pertaining to the Garage 9 Remodel Project (Council District 3)
1. Affirm the City Manager ’s finding that Temple -Andersen-Moore (TAM) Architects, LLP is uniquely qualified
2. Approve an agreement for professional architectural and engineering services with Temple-Andersen-Moore (TAM )
Architects, LLP of Fresno, California in the amount of $196,400.00 with a contingency amount not to exceed $40,000.00, for the design and construction support services for the Garage 9 Remodel Project
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-N. ID 23-970 Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc ., of Fresno, California for $ 118,650.00 with a $ 10,000.00 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Vinland Park Futsal and Pickleball Courts Project (Council District 4) Vice President Perea recused herself on the above item. The motion carried 5-0 by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld, Esparza
Recused: 1 - Perea
Absent: 1 - Chavez
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-O. ID 23-971
Approve Contract Change Order No. 30 in the amount of $ 0.00 with Granite Construction Company for the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project, Project ID PW00683 (Council District 2).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.-Q. ID 23-1009 Approval Donation Agreement between Olasunkanmi Stephen Fagbule, M.D. and the City of Fresno and Accept Donation of Clement Renzi’s “A Day in the Park” Sculpture
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-R. ID 23-1010 ***RESOLUTION - Directing City of Fresno Administration to Display Clement Renzi’s “A Day in the Park” Sculpture at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-191 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-S. ID 23-985 ***RESOLUTION - To name the Fresno Regional Fire Training Center (Hayes and Central) as the “Chief Kerri Donis Training Center” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-192 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-B. ID 23-962 Actions pertaining to the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs located at 1919 Tulare Street:
1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with Ashron Construction and Restoration, Inc., of Galt, California, in the amount of $276,750 for the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs project located at 1919 Tulare Street (Bid File 12300939) (District 3)
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to get further information on the garage improvements and timeline.
Council discussion on this item included: When will the major improvements of the garages be made; will the improvements address the customer experience, lighting, and cameras; are the structural components the only part of the work being addressed; when can the completion of the other improvements be anticipated; will the work need to be halted for other work to begin or will they happen simultaneously; are the construction schedules being coordinated for the garage and other work; how long will the garage need to be closed for the current improvements; will there be complete closures for the other work, and are preparations being made for City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9
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complete closures due to planned concerts and activities.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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1.-P. ID 23-1021 RESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2024.
Council President Maxwell moved this item to Contested Consent but had no further questions when the item was heard. There was no staff presentation.
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, and Chavez
Absent: 2 - Arias and Bredefeld
Councilmember Esparza motioned to reconsider the above item, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza No: 1 - Karbassi
Councilmember Arias motioned to approve as amended, the District 3 item for the seven week repayment project will be switched out to cover south tower neighborhood concrete repair as identified by Palm, Olive, Blackstone, and SR 180 as provided by Public Works.
RESOLUTION 2023-190 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
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Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:00 A.M. - ACTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET AND
RELATED ITEMS
The above Budget and related items were called to order at 10:52 A.M.
There was no staff presentation.
Council President Maxwell addressed the budget adoption on June 14, 2023 stating "the Council adopted 120 Budget motions which resulted in the General Fund for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget being out of balance. The Administration and Council Budget Subcommittee met to negotiate a resolution that would allow the Council to adopt a balanced budget as required by the City Charter. The Annual Appropriations Resolution and related budget documents for consideration will accomplish the balanced budget requirement. A reconciliation summary sheet outlining the changes contained in the AAR has been distributed along with the budget documents."
Council discussion on this item included: Acknowledgment and gratitude was given to the administration for budget compromises during the budget process; concerns were addressed regarding the need for thorough financial oversight, particularly regarding funds allocated to entities like the Chukchansi Park improvements, and the Grizzlies baseball team, community based organization, mobile food vendors, cannabis industry, and card rooms, a request for a memo outlining the requirements for third-party entities receiving funds and how the expenditures would be monitored; and it was emphasized that the budget and allocations are subject to review and potential reevaluation in the future.
Councilmember Esparza registered a "no" vote on item D (ID 23-993) regarding the Resolution FY 2024 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution.
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Appropriation Resolution, as now presented (with the changes made pursuant to the reconciliation summary), and related items A (ID 23-984), B (ID 23-992), D (ID 23-993), E (ID 23-1014), and F (ID 23-991). This motion will supersede all previous Budget motions. Vice President Perea seconded the motion.
A. ID 23-984 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Salary Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-183 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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B. ID 23-992 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Position Authorization Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-184 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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C. ID 23-994 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Annual Appropriation Resolution . (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-185 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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D. ID 23-993 ***RESOLUTION - FY 2024 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-186 ADOPTED
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Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld6 - No: Esparza1 -
E. ID 23-1014 ***RESOLUTION - To Adopt an Investment Policy for Public Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-187 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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F. ID 23-991 ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Adoption of Property Tax Override Ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
BILL B-21 INTRODUCED/ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2023-021
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
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10:00 A.M.
ID 23-928 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 144 (Final Tract Map Number 6276) (located on the northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North Grantland Avenue) (Council District 1)
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No . 144 (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 2022-2023 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No .
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144 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
TABLED
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2023, AT 10:05 A.M.)
ID 23-978 Hearing - To consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment, State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2023020138), and related actions:
1. ADOPT the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration, Environmental Assessment No. P22-00400 dated February 1, 2023 (Exhibit I), prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15070 et. Seq. and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097.
2. APPROVE Plan Amendment Application P22-00400 which
proposes to:
a. RESOLUTION - Approving repeal of the Roosevelt
Community Plan, pertaining to approximately 15,721 acres (Exhibit N)
b. BILL - Approving the repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 563 acres (Exhibit O) c. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and accompanying Planned Land Use
Ma (Exhibit P)
d. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Planned Land
Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to
incorporate the land use changes proposed in the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan (Exhibit Q)
e. BILL - Approving the rezone of approximately 136 acres of property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan area to be consistent with the planned land uses proposed in the Plan (Exhibit R)
3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning Department Director or her designee to correct any typographical errors and update the text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan, the Fresno General Plan, and the Development Code to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency (Exhibit S).
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023, at 10:05 A.M.
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10:10 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2023, AT 10:10 A.M.)
ID 23-979 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 29, 2023, at 10:10 A.M.
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3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
4. CITY COUNCIL
4.-A. ID 23-1022 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 all sponsors and tabled to June 29, 2023.
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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 1:41 p.m.
5.-A. ID 23-975
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2):
Case Name: Cipriano Perez, et. al v. City of Fresno; Claim No:
RM2023044330.
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-B. ID 23-996 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-C. ID 23-997 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 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 16
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(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 2:17 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the June 29, 2023, regular meeting.
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