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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
President - Annalisa Perea
Vice President - Mike Karbassi
Councilmembers:
Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
9:00 AM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
https://www.fresno.gov/cou
ncil-meeting
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:09 A.M. ROLL CALL
President Annalisa Perea
Vice President Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Councilmember Nelson Esparza
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Invocation
Invocation led by Matt Dildine of the Fresno Mission.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Bredefeld.
APPROVE AGENDA
Assistant City Clerk Parra announced the following changes to the agenda:
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Consent Calendar item 2-BB (24-192) regarding the authorization of the Fresno City Attorney’s Office to Investigate and Prosecute Employer Wage Theft (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) -The updated title should be: Resolution – Authorizing the Fresno City Attorney’s Office to Investigate and Prosecute Employer Wage Theft and the resolution is not Subject to Mayor’s veto.
Consent Calendar item 2-AA (ID 24-177) regarding resolution to display Clement Renzi’s “A Day in the Park” Sculpture – was removed from the agenda by City Attorney's Office and tabled to February 22, 2024.
Scheduled Hearing and Matter item 10:00 AM (ID 24-111) regarding the hearing to consider Development Permit Application No. P21-02699 for the property located at the northeast intersection of North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues - was removed by staff to February 22, 2024, at 10:00 am.
ITEMS MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION
2-C (ID 24-92) regarding resolution adopting the 580th amendment to the Master Fee schedule – was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
2-K (ID 24-117) regarding the Cesar Chavez Boulevard Renaming Project - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
Councilmember Arias motioned to approve item 2-K (ID 24-117) as amended to correct all references appearing throughout to California Avenue, Ventura Avenue, and Kings Canyon Road to reflect the name change to Cesar Chavez Boulevard excluding segments in the City not renamed pursuant to Resolution 2023-056.
2-S (ID 24-175) regarding the approval of a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno Police Officers Association for Unit 4 – was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
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Block Grant loan Agreement and the resolution to support the low-income housing Tax Credit Application for the development of Sarah’s Court Phase II – was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias. 2-BB (24-192) regarding the authorization of the Fresno City Attorney’s Office to Investigate and Prosecute Employer Wage Theft - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Maxwell.
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, the above agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 24-124 Proclamation for "Black History Month"
PRESENTED
ID 24-197 Proclamation for "Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 100th Anniversary
PRESENTED
ID 24-155 Proclamation for “Sally Caglia”
PRESENTED
ID 24-126 Proclamation to recognize “Cónsul Titular Adriana González Carrillo.”
PRESENTED
ID 24-97 Proclamation for “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
PRESENTED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Held a community meeting to gather community feedback regarding Frank H. Ball, Mary Ella Brown, and Maxie L. Parks. Announced tree trimming in the Tower District between Clinton, Weber, McKinley, and West neighborhoods. Announced the upcoming Mardi Gras parade, set to take place in the Tower District.
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clear drains during the rainy season.
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Recognized Gary Carter, the newly elected President of the Fresno Association of Realtors.
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Congratulated and attended the West Fresno Center at Fresno City College ribbon cutting.
Attending the Fresno Association of Realtors and congratulated Gary Carter for being elected President and congratulated the Chamber of Commerce board members. Announced the upcoming brunch celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church.
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Public Works Department on the recent landscape revitalization project on the median island on West Avenues between Norwich and Shaw Avenue.
Congratulated Fresno Chamber of Commerce on the ribbon cutting on the remodeling of the new building. Congratulated the Fresno Association of Realtors. Congratulated the West Fresno on the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Congratulated Councilmember Arias for being one of the Grand Marshals of the Mardi Gras parade.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
No reports and comments.
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Assistant City Clerk Parra Reports and Comments: Announced the upcoming meetings for the Tower District Design Review Committee and City Council District 4 Project Review Committee.
City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments: Announced that the Superior Court tentatively granted an injunction prohibiting the closure of the park at La Hacienda Mobile Home Park. Discussed the illegal operations of smoke shops within the City of Fresno. Reminded candidates of the Fresno Municipal Code related to Campaign signage.
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M.
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ID 24-111 HEARING to consider Development Permit Application No. P21-02699, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-09, and related Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022050265, regarding an Office /Warehouse Project located on approximately ± 48.03 acres of property at the northeast intersection of North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues (Council District 3)
1. CERTIFY Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2022050265), apply the Council's independent judgment and analysis to the review, and then adopt the resolution certifying the FEIR as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on the proposed Final EIR and comments thereon; and; a. ADOPT the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) attached to the FEIR as Appendix K in compliance with Section 10910 of the California Water Code and Section 15155 of the CEQA
Guidelines, and adopt the WSA as a technical addendum to the Environmental Impact Report; and,
b. ADOPT Findings of Fact pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15091; and,
c. ADOPT a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15097
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Development Permit Application No .
P21-02699 which requests authorization to construct four office/warehouse buildings with a total gross floor area of approximately ± 901,438 square feet, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023; and,
3. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No . 2021-09 which requests authorization to subdivide the subject property into four parcels: Parcel A ± 11.68 acres, Parcel B ± 5.38 acres, Parcel C ± 5.14 acres, Parcel D ± 26.15 acres, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023.
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to February 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
TABLED
10:03 A.M.
ID 24-161 Appearance by Patricia Gregory to discuss 300 feet of graffiti on West Ave.
DID NOT APPEAR
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Chavez1 -
2.-A. ID 24-158 Approval of minutes for January 11, 2024, Regular Meeting and minutes for January 18, 2024, Regular Meeting.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-B. ID 24-132 Actions pertaining to the RFP for FY 2025 Consultant Services for Sales and Use Tax auditing, Information services, Quarterly sales tax reporting and Revenue projection analysis (Forecasting) and auditing sales tax records:
1. *** RESOLUTION - Adopt Resolution designating and authorizing HdL Companies to examine all of the sales or transactions and use tax records collected for the City: Bradley-Burns 1% from the State transactions and use tax (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt Resolution designating and authorizing HdL Companies to examine all of the sales or transactions and use tax records for the City: Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Tax - Measure P .375% transactions and use tax (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. Approve a three (3) year consultant services agreement subject to two optional one -year extensions, exercised at the City ’s sole discretion with HdL Companies authorizing HdL Companies to perform sales and use tax auditing, information services, quarterly sales tax reporting and revenue projection analysis (forecasting) services; payment for audit services based on a percentage of corrected transactions plus up to $14,400 for management and reporting services (subject to an annual increase by the percentage increase in “CPI” for the preceding twelve-month period)
4. Authorize the Controller, or designee, to sign the consultant services agreement on behalf of the City.
RESOLUTION 2024-014 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-015 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-D. ID 24-166 *** RESOLUTION - Adopt the 35th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 to appropriate $ 2,333,600 in FY 2023 City City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6
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Council Department operating and capital carryover and trueing up the Department of Public Works Council Infrastructure Capital Project budgeted carryover totals (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
RESOLUTION 2024-017 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-E. ID 24-131 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 33rd amendment to the annual appropriation resolution No. 2023-185 to appropriate $ 665,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Community Project Fund (CPF) grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes )(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
RESOLUTION 2024-018 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-F. ID 24-61 Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Johnson Controls Inc, through April 22, 2025, plus one optional one -year extension for the purchase of facility security systems, equipment, software, and related services, not to exceed $ 750,000.00 plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 12401671)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-G. ID 24-91 Approve Contract Change Order No. 08 in the amount of $ 277,210 and an increase in contract time of forty (40) working days with Yarbs Grading and Paving, Inc. for the Veterans Boulevard North Extension Project, Project ID PW00923 (Council District 2)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-H. ID 24-101 Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a Permanent Street Easement and Temporary Construction Easement and Escrow Instructions to acquire a permanent easement and a temporary construction easement for a total cost of $ 26,500.00 for a portion of Assessor ’s Parcel Number 510-120-12 for the Southbound Polk Avenue Widening Project (Council District 1)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-I. ID 24-96 Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a Permanent Street Easement and Temporary Construction Easement, along with Escrow Instructions to acquire a permanent easement and temporary construction easement, for a total cost of $ 50,900 from a portion of Assessor ’s Parcel Number 510-120-11 for the Southbound Polk Avenue Widening Project (Council District 1).
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-J. ID 24-98 Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a Permanent Street Easement and Temporary Construction Easement and Escrow Instructions to acquire a permanent street easement and a temporary construction easement for a total cost of $ 76,100.00 for a portion of Assessor ’s Parcel Number 510-130-35S for the Southbound Polk Avenue Widening Project (Council District 1)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-L. ID 24-129 RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Office of the Secretary (OST), US Department of Transportation (DOT) for the 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program for project planning, preliminary design activities, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Shaw Avenue and State Route 99 Freeway Interchange Improvement project; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council Districts 1 and 2).
RESOLUTION 2024-019 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-M. ID 24-148 Approve Four Cooperative Project Agreements with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for Short -Term Regional Transportation Program Urban Project H -2 for California Avenue from Fruit to Ventura in the amount of $ 3,027,000, Urban Project I -2C for Peach Avenue from Florence to Church in the amount of $ 250,000, Urban Project I -2D for Peach Avenue from Church to Jensen in the amount of $ 293,400, and Urban Project I -4 for Peach Avenue from State Route 180 to McKinley Avenue in the amount of $587,600. (Districts 3, 5, and 7)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-N. ID 24-94 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6234 as Annexation Number 148 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, March 7, 2024, at 10:00 am (located on the southwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue ) (Council District 1)
RESOLUTION 2024-020 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-O. ID 24-122 Actions pertaining to the Upgrade of Programmable Logic Controller # 1 and # 5 at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8
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(Bid File 12400442) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award of a construction contract to Telstar Instruments of Sacramento, California, for the total base bid amount of $737,000.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-P. ID 24-121 Actions pertaining to Sewer Rehabilitation Improvements in the area bound by Shields, Fruit, Dakota, and Palm Avenues (Bid File 12302877) ( Council District 1):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract to Emmett ’s Excavation, Inc ., in the amount of $5,077,159.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Q. ID 24-159 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Evergreen Solutions, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $128,500 (RFQ No. 12401195) to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study for job classifications represented by Unit 1, Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-R. ID 24-151 Approve the third amendment to an agreement in the amount of $100,000 with Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corporation (Workforce) to provide wrap-around services for additional Fellows in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps program.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-T. ID 24-14 Approve the American Rescue Plan Act HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME-ARP) Grant agreement between the City of Fresno and WestCare California Inc. ( WestCare) in the amount of $ 445,000 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium -term rental assistance, and case management.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-U. ID 24-171 Actions pertaining to a grant agreement between the City of Fresno and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900, a California Non-Profit Corporation (District 1):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9
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Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. *** RESOLUTION - Adopting the 40th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution NO. 2023-185 appropriating $150,000 in ARPA Funding toward the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Roof Repair Project (Subject to Mayor ’s Veto) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)
3. Approve a $150,000 Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900, a California Non-Profit Corporation
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant related documents on behalf of the City
RESOLUTION 2024-021 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-V. ID 24-127 Council Boards and Commissions Communications, Reports, Assignments and/or Appointments, Reappointments, Removals to/from City and non-City Boards and Commissions.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-W. ID 24-128 RESOLUTION - to dissolve the Redevelopment Agency Transition Subcommittee.
RESOLUTION 2024-022 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-X. ID 24-194 ***RESOLUTION - Declaring APNS 449-335-25, 449-349-07T and 449-321-18 to be surplus and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-023 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Y. ID 24-167 ***RESOLUTION - To adopt rules and regulations for the purpose of vending in City of Fresno Parks (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2024-024 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-AA. ID 24-177 ***RESOLUTION - Directing City of Fresno Administration to Display Clement Renzi’s “A Day in the Park” Sculpture at Roeding Park (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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2024, by staff.
TABLED
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-C. ID 24-92 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 580th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to Add, Adjust, Move, Revise or Delete Various Fees (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above correction was read into the record: Under the Office of the City Clerk, page 17, "Notice of Intent filing fee" should be corrected to read "Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition Fee."
Councilmember Arias moved the item to Contested Consent to discuss Parks Youth Sports fee amending the fee total from $0.00-$150.00.
RESOLUTION 2024-016 ADOPTED AS CORRECTED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza5 -
No: Bredefeld1 -
Absent: Karbassi1 -
2.-K. ID 24-117 Actions pertaining to the Cesar Chavez Boulevard Renaming Project - Bid File 12400612 (Council Districts 3, 5 and 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $142,287 to Kroeker Inc., of Fresno, California
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss delaying the item due to ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the project.
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to delay the item. The Motion FAILED for lack of second.
Councilmember Arias motioned to approve as amended to correct all references appearing throughout to California Avenue, Ventura Avenue, and City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 11
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Kings Canyon Road to reflect the name change to Cesar Chavez Boulevard excluding segments in the City not renamed pursuant to Resolution 2023-056.
APPROVED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza5 -
No: Bredefeld1 -
Absent: Karbassi1 -
2.-S. ID 24-175 Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA), for Unit 4 - Non-Management Police, regarding Assignment of Overtime Shifts (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Councilmember Arias move this item to Contested Consent to discuss overtime for officers called into duty but not utilized.
Council discussion on this item included: consistency of the agreement with how other units are compensated for standby and overtime; comparison of payment structures for different units, including firefighters, garbage workers, and public utility drivers.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Karbassi1 -
2.-Z. ID 24-154 Actions pertaining to Sarah ’s Court Phase II Apartments, a 120-unit affordable multifamily housing project, to be located at 200 N. Salma Avenue in southeast Fresno as part of the Fancher Creek Master Plan Development (District 5):
1. Approve a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) loan Agreement in the amount of $2.4 million with FCTC Family II, LP, for land acquisition; and
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2. ***RESOLUTION - to support FCTC Family II, LP ’s Low -Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the development of Sarah ’s Court Phase II; and to provide a conditional commitment of HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) loan funds in an amount not to exceed $3 million to the Project (Subject to Mayor’s veto) Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the project's financing, including the status of securing tax credits, commitment to affordable housing, and the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
Council discussion included: the potential impact of allocating funds to this project on other housing initiatives, particularly regarding the Trails End Mobile Home Park; concerns raised about ensuring adequate funding for Trails End Mobile Home Park without compromising other housing priorities; assurances that existing housing priorities would not be defunded due to the allocation of funds to the Sarah's Court Phase 2 project, and the importance of prioritizing funding for the acquisition, renovation, and preservation of mobile home park.
RESOLUTION 2024-013 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED to Grant the CDBG funding, no conditions, and also grant the HOME funding (contingent upon the applicant securing the Low-income tax credits). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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2.-BB. ID 24-192 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Fresno City Attorney’s Office to Investigate and Prosecute Employer Wage Theft (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The following changes were read into the record, the updated title should be: Resolution – Authorizing the Fresno City Attorney’s Office to Investigate and Prosecute Employer Wage Theft and the resolution is not Subject to Mayor’s Veto.
The above item was presented to Council by Councilmember Maxwell.
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concerns about the implementations; collaboration with the District Attorney's office; the sunset date to the resolution to be July 1, 2026; potential impact on small businesses, and the impact of wage theft on constituents.
Vice President Karbassi requested a friendly amendment that the resolution include a sunset date of July 1, 2026. Councilmember Maxwell accepted the friendly amendment.
RESOLUTION 2024-025 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Leonela Harari; Zahra Al; Haya Qutob; Lauren Lopez; Nick Richardson; James Ruelas; Lori Garcia; Alejandro Pena (2-BB); David Rivas (2-BB); Steve Alarcon (2-BB); Cody MacDougall (2-BB); Genaro Barsurto (2-BB); Sue Williams (2-K); Danny Wright (2-BB); Kristyn Pair (2-BB); Debbie Christian (2-K); Sarah Pilibos (2-K); B.T. Lewis (2-K); Bob Mitchell (2-K); Debbie Darden (2-K); Paul Jamushian (2-K); Michaelynn Lewis (2-K); Fernando Elizando (2-BB), and Dr. Sohaib Qadri.
ID 24-252 Public Comment received for February 1, 2024
4. CITY COUNCIL
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 2:10 pm.
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5.-A. ID 24-199 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner
Employee Organization(s): 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);
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned from Closed Session at 2:30 pm in memory of Sally Caglia.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the February 22, 2024, regular meeting.
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