2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
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/bud
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
Regular Meeting - Vote on Final Budget
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:04A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Esparza arrived at 9:05 A.M.
President Annalisa Perea
Vice President Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Councilmember Nelson Esparza
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Miguel Angel AriasAbsent: 1 -
Invocation Rev. Fr. James C. Pappas from St. George Greek Orthodox Church Rev. Fr. James C. Pappas gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA
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City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:
2-A (ID 24-845) regarding approval of the minutes - only the minutes of June 3rd, 4th, and 5th are being considered for approval. The minutes of June 6th and June 13th will be on the agenda for next week.
2-EE (ID 24-862) regarding a temporary moratorium on unaltered dog licenses. The agenda title for this item should read: RESOLUTION to provide a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses, increased penalties, and direct the City Manager to develop a citywide program to reduce unauthorized breeding.
9:00 A.M. regarding RESUMED BUDGET HEARINGS - VOTE ON FINAL BUDGET Part A (ID 24-809) RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2025 Salary Resolution. The Title for Jenni DeRuosi should read Assistant City Attorney and not Supervising Deputy City Attorney.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:
2-U (ID 24-794) Resolution authorizing the City to accept $20 million in U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds for the development of a Senior Activity Center - Moved to June 27, 2024, by Staff.
2.-Z (ID 24-555) Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust - Moved to June 27, 2024, by Councilmember Maxwell. 2-AA (ID 24-450) Actions pertaining to land use for Tiny Homes (Bid File 12303048) - Moved to June 27, 2024, by Councilmember Maxwell.
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
2-O (ID 24-765) regarding Actions Pertaining to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne Discretionary Grant - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
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2-EE (ID 24-862) RESOLUTION - To provide a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licensess - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye (6) - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent (1) - Arias
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the agenda was Reconsidered. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye (6) - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent (1) - Arias
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the agenda was Reconsidered to include 2-Y (ID 24-789). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye (6) - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent (1) - Arias
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Arias1 -
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
No Councilmember Reports and Comments were given.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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No Mayor or City Manager Reports and Comments were given.
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
No City Clerk or City Attorney Reports and Comments were given.
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:00 A.M. RESUMED BUDGET HEARINGS - VOTE ON FINAL
BUDGET
The above item was called to order at 9:12 A.M. and was presented to Council by Mayor Dyer. Mayor Dyer read from Agenda Item C (24-833) Exhibit B – FY2025 Budget Reconciliation Summary.
Upon call, following members of the public addressed Council: Cindy P, Krystal, Chris Ward, Leticia Navarette, Patricia Mota, Sam R., Alicia Jacoby, Emmanuel Agraz-Torrez, Hester Hensley, Alexia S., Fernando Paul Elizondo, Mona Ahmed, Dez Martinez, Dean Sanders, Astrid Ramirez, Dawn S., Marisa Moraza, Lynn Owens, Adriana Torres, Alexandra Alvarado, Lethal Garcia, Lisa Flores, MIsty Lasater, Ericka Kruse, Brandi N., Savanna Kantarci, and Susan Monet.
Council discussion included: FY25 Budget and related documents; Employee Retirement Fund; housing for the homeless budget; mobile showers; homeless and services provided; CALPERS System; Police and Fire Retirement System; $47,000,000 budget deficit; pubic safety; participation in the budget process.
Councilmember Esparza voted no on Budget item D (24-832).
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the BUDGET was ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Arias1 -
A. ID 24-809 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2025 Salary Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
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Jenni DeRuosi should read Assistant City Attorney and not Supervising Deputy City Attorney.
RESOLUTION 2024-120 ADOPTED
B. ID 24-814 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2025 Position Authorization Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-121 ADOPTED
C. ID 24-833 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2025 Annual Appropriation Resolution . (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-122 ADOPTED
D. ID 24-832 ***RESOLUTION - FY 2025 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-123 ADOPTED
Councilmember Esparza voted No.
E. ID 24-834
***RESOLUTION - To Adopt an Investment Policy for Public Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-124 ADOPTED
F. ID 24-813 ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Adoption of Property Tax Override Ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
BILL B-18 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-016
9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JULY 25, 2024 AT 9:20 A.M.)
ID 24-761 HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064, (Council District 1) - Planning & Development.
1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21- 06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM /PM combination automobile service station and convenience store.
CONTINUED TO JULY 25, 2024 AT 9:20 A.M.
TABLED
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9:30 A.M. #1 Joint Meeting of the City Council, City of Fresno in its Capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency and the Fresno Revitalization Corporation
ID 24-849 Approve a First Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor and Fresno Housing Authority for Heritage Estates located at the southeast corner of East Florence and Plumas Avenues.
The above item was called to order at 11:32 A.M. and was presented to Council by Redevelopment Administrator Murphey. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 11:38 A.M.
There was no council discussion.
FRC VOTE: On motion of Member Dyer, seconded by Member Bredefeld, the above FRC action item was adopted. The motion PASSED by the following vote:
Aye (7): Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza, Dyer No (0):
Absent (1): Arias
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Arias1 -
9:30 A.M. #2 Joint Meeting of the City Council, The City in Its Capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno and The Fresno Revitalization Corporation ID 24-796 Actions pertaining to the affordable housing development project located South of E. Ventura Street between S. Seventh Street and S. Eighth Street (Council District 5):
1. ***RESOLUTION - In support of a contribution of City funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 for eligible expenses associated with the affordable housing development project located on Ventura between Seventh and Eighth Street. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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The above item was called to order at 11:39 A.M. and was presented to Council by Redevelopment Administrator Murphey. Upon call, following members of the public addressed Council: Brandi N. Public comment closed at 11:42 A.M.
Council discussion included: farm worker housing, and nonprofits.
Councilmember Bredefeld Recused himself from this item.
FRC VOTE: On motion of Member Dyer, seconded by Member Esparza, the above FRC action item was adopted. The motion PASSED by the following vote:
Aye (6): Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Esparza, Dyer Absent (1): Arias
Recused (1): Bredefeld
RESOLUTION 2024-125 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza5 -
Absent: Arias1 -
Recused: Bredefeld1 -
5:00 P.M.
ID 24-577 Actions pertaining to adopting a five -year plan for residential solid waste service charges in accordance with Proposition 218:
1. HEARING on Proposed Increases to Residential Solid Waste Service Charges in accordance with Proposition 218
2. BILL (for introduction) - Adopting a Five -Year Rate Plan for Residential Solid Waste Service Charges in Accordance with California Constitution Article XIIID
The above item was called to order at 5:02 P.M. and was presented to Council by Director of Public Utilities Buche. Upon call, following members of the public addressed Council: Rene Poua, Rita McPeters, Karen Simmons Gillian, Nancy Richardson, Irma Lopez, Olga Valle, Lauren City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7
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Dueck, Lisa Flores, Lynn Owens, and Joe Barson. Public comment closed at 6:36 P.M.
Council discussion included: last time solid waste rates increased; tipping fees; rate payer funded verses tax payer funded services; consequences if rates don't increase; operation cleanup; changes in services; general fund; discount programs; delinquent accounts; impact on seniors; why rates have not increased since 2009; community meetings held; decreases and increase in service; additional services that did not make it in the proposal; reduction in services; deficits if rates are not increased; green waist and recyclables costs; labor, fuel, and equipment; seniors and residents already enrolled in discount programs; adopting a resolution for egregious delinquencies; SB1383, fines and compliance; rate payer study; buying back compost; upgrading heavy use truck to electric; paying back the interdepartmental loan; bulking item collection program; analysis on infrastructure costs; master plan's additional costs; additional rate increases; recycling outreach; litter control; Beautify Fresno program; population growth; vehicle replacement.
City Clerk Stermer announced the protest results: For the protest to prohibit City Council from adopting the proposed rate plan, a total of 58,480 written protests must be received by the City Clerk by the close of the public hearing. The results of the majority protests process are as follows:
A: Prior to today, we received and reviewed 55,863 protests.
B: Of those reviewed protests, 50,315 were determined to be valid.
C: Of those protests that were valid 34,803 were attributed to unique APN's, meaning these are not duplicate protests and only one protest per parcel was counted.
Prior to the close of the public hearing, we received 47 protests. We have not reviewed these protests to determine weather they are duplicates or valid. Without reviewing these protests and assuming that they are valid and not duplicates, the total number of protests received is 34, 850. Which is not enough for the protest to succeed.
BILL B-17 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and Closed Session items, the following members of the public addressed Council: Astro Williams (2-P), Deborah Lewis (2-P), Hester Hensley (2-P), Shula Scott (Code enforcement), Kat Soto (2-EE), Alondra Williams-Vasquez (2-P), Justice Jones (2-P), Lynn Owens (Closed Session), Lisa Flores (2-P), Janet Williams (2-E), B.T. Lewis (2-P), Keil Lopez-Schmidt (2-P, 2-I, 2-AA), Brandi N (2-P, 2-O, 2-W, 2-S, 2-T, 2-V, 2-X, 2-Y, 2-I), Michaelynn Lewis (2-P), xef@fresnobarriosunidos (2-P), Ronda Kelley (2-P), Ericka Kruse (2-P, -O, -W), and Ana Pano (2-P).
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Arias1 -
2.-A. ID 24-845 Approval of the minutes for June 3, 2024, budget hearing, June 4 2024, budget hearing, June 5, 2024, budget hearing, June 6, 2024, budget and regular meeting and the June 13, 2024, regular meeting.
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced only the minutes of June 3rd, 4th, and 5th are being considered for approval. The minutes of June 6th and June 13th will be on the agenda for next week.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-B. ID 24-826 Approve an Amendment to a Consultant Services Agreement with Campbell Strategy /Advocacy, to extend the Agreement to June 30, 2025, at a continued rate of $ 15,000 monthly, or $ 180,000 annually, for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-C. ID 24-783 Actions pertaining to the Santa Fe Depot Exterior Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Upgrades project located at 2650 Tulare Street:
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. SFD0700, dated June 20, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2.
2. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Provost and Pritchard Engineering City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9
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Group, Inc, of Fresno, California, in the amount of $132,500 with a $15,000 contingency, for design, preparation of construction documents, and construction support services for the Santa Fe Depot Phase I Exterior ADA Upgrades project.
3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documents.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-D. ID 24-806 Actions pertaining to the purchase of maintenance, support and subscription services for Cisco equipment:
1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and certain separate lease schedules with respect to the acquisition, purchase, financing and leasing of equipment for the public benefit; and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents required in connection therewith.
2. Approve an agreement of the Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement (MELPA) with Banc of America Public Capital Corp . (BAPCC)
3. Approve a maintenance agreement for networking equipment with AMS.NET, Inc ., in the amount of $3,311,067.03 purchased through the Merced County FOCUS Agreement (Contract #2021092).
RESOLUTION 2024-126 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-E. ID 24-788 Actions pertaining to the Kid ’s Crossing Traffic Signal Improvements Project at Amador and Trinity and Church and Waldby Avenues - Bid File 12401496 (Council Districts 3 and 5):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff ’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,599,935 to Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-F. ID 24-779 Approve Contract Change Order No. 01 in the amount of $ 567,390 for the installation of PG&E Rule 16 with Avison Construction Co ., Inc. for the TCC Park at MLK Magnet Core Project - Project ID PW 00857. (Bid File 12302905) (Council District 3)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-G. ID 24-825 Approval of revised State Route 180 Freeway Maintenance Agreement with State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). ( Council City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 10
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Districts 3, 5, and 7)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-H. ID 24-810 RESOLUTION - of Consideration to change types of services, rate and method of apportionment of the special tax and establishing a new maximum special tax for Final Tract Map Number 6410, Annexation Number 37, of the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11. (Located on the northeast corner of East Church Avenue and South Peach Avenue) (Council District 5)
RESOLUTION 2024-127 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-I. ID 24-842 Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of East Madison Avenue, between North Fulton Avenue and North Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15194 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P 23- 04237;
2. RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of a portion of East Madison Avenue, between North Fulton Avenue and North Van Ness Avenue.
RESOLUTION 2024-128 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-J. ID 24-866 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 2025.
RESOLUTION 2024-129 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-K. ID 24-811 Actions pertaining to the cleaning of Digester # 2 and cleaning and rehabilitation of Digester # 9 at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 12401763) (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. Award a construction contract to F .D. Thomas, of Central Point, Oregon, in the amount of $1,135,915.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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2.-L. ID 24-800 Reject the Sole Bid received for the Sewer Rehabilitation in area bound by Ashlan, Millbrook, Gettysburg, and Cedar Avenues. (Bid File 12402299) (Council District 4)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-M. ID 24-807 RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or designee (s), to prepare and submit financial assistance applications to the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for the planning, design, and construction of the Sidestream Treatment System at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. ( Citywide, District 3)
RESOLUTION 2024-130 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-N. ID 24-799 Reject the Sole Bid received for the fiber connection from the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to the City Hall Data Center and direct staff to repackage the project to allow for a more competitive bid outreach to increase local competition (Bid File 12400209) (Council District 3).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-P. ID 24-784
Actions Pertaining to a Grant Agreement with the African American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley (AAHCMSJV) for Interior and Exterior Deferred Maintenance Facility Projects (District 3):
1. Approve the Grant award of $200,000 to AAHCMSJV for interior and exterior deferred maintenance facility projects.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Grant Agreement and sign all related documents on behalf of the City.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Q. ID 24-812 Actions pertaining to the award of three Requirements Contracts for acute/non-acute sexual assault examination services for suspects and victims for three years plus two optional one -year extensions to: ( 1) Central Valley Forensic Specialists (CVFS) of Hanford, California in an amount not to exceed $ 683,700 plus annual CPI increases; (2) Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $450,000 plus annual CPI increases; and (3) Valley Children ’s Hospital (VCH) of Madera, California in an amount not to exceed $ 550,000 plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 12400160).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-R. ID 24-760 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Economic City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12
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Development Initiative, Community Project Funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for Fresno’s Tiny Homes Housing Solutions Project (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-131 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-S. ID 24-797 Approve the Third Amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) agreement between the City of Fresno and the Housing Authority of Fresno (Housing Authority) to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2025.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-T. ID 24-778 *** 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 Partnerships Program loan funds in an amount not to exceed $ 3 million to the Project (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-132 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-U. ID 24-794 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City to accept $ 20 million in U .S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds for the development of a Senior Activity Center; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s veto) The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 27, 2024.
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2.-V. ID 24-793 Actions pertaining to a Grant Agreement funded by Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-2R) between City of Fresno and Divisadero Prime LLC:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P 24-01882 for construction of an affordable multifamily residence; and
2. Approve a $1,000,000 Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) grant agreement with Divisadero Prime, LLC for the construction of 20 affordable housing units for those experiencing homelessness
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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2.-W. ID 24-791 Actions pertaining to the Travel Inn Affordable Housing Development located at 1444 West White Avenue, Fresno, California (Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution in support of a City contribution of funds in the amount of $6,000,000 for rehabilitation expenses associated with the Travel Inn Affordable Housing Development (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-133 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-X. ID 24-790 Approve a First Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Agreement with Housing Authority of the City of Fresno in the amount of $3,000,000 for the pre-development and construction of the Heritage Estates homeownership development project located at East Florence Avenue and South Plumas Street in Southwest Fresno, California (District 3)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Y. ID 24-789 Approve a revised Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between the City of Fresno and Valley Teen Ranch and for the benefit as a third-party beneficiary the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Homekey 3 Welcome Home project located at 6507 North Polk Avenue, Fresno, California (District 2)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Z. ID 24-555 Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement in the amount of $800,000 with Central California Land Trust for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two single -family homes to be sold and preserved as affordable housing.
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Maxwell and tabled to June 27, 2024.
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2.-AA. ID 24-450 Actions pertaining to land use for Tiny Homes (Bid File 12303048):
1. Adopt a finding of an Affordable Housing Exemption in accordance with Section 15194 of the California Environmental Quality Act.
2. Approve an Agreement to provide up to 24 tiny homes to the Lowell Community Development Corporation to provide affordable housing City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 14
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to low income households at or below 60% of the area median income.
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Maxwell and tabled to June 27, 2024.
TABLED
2.-BB. ID 24-860
***BILL-15 - ( Intro’d June 13, 2024) (For Adoption) - Repealing Section 7-1221, Section 7-1222, Section 7-1237, and Section 7-1238, and Amending Section 7-1233 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Outdated Provisions Concerning Various Business License Fees (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
BILL B-15 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-017
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-CC. ID 24-861 ***BILL-16 (Intro’d June 13, 2024) (For Adoption) to Amend a portion of Article 5 of Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Fire and Life Safety Regulations. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
BILL B-16 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-018
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-DD. ID 24-734 Approve the reciprocal agreement for mutual assistance for public transportation services known as the California Transit Mutual Assistance Compact at no present monetary consideration.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-FF. ID 24-856 Actions pertaining to increasing contracting authority for Councilmembers, the City Manager, and the City Attorney:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Delegating contracting authority to individual Councilmembers for contract funded with Council District funds and rescinding and replacing Resolution 2017-67 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
2. ***RESOLUTION - Delegating contracting authority to the City Attorney to enter into Code Enforcement Contracts of $100,000 or less and rescinding and replacing Resolution 2019-179 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
3. BILL - (For Introduction) Amending Section 4-107 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Contracts Not Requiring Competitive Bidding
RESOLUTION 2024-135 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-136 ADOPTED
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BILL B-19 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-GG. ID 24-863 RESOLUTION - Amending Rule 10 of the Council Rules of Procedure Relating to Public Comment and Signs in Council Chambers RESOLUTION 2024-137 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-O. ID 24-765 Actions Pertaining to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne Discretionary Grant:
1. Approving a grant subrecipient agreement (Agreement) with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) to provide reimbursement for mental health services for Advance Peace Fellows and violence impacted individuals in amount not to exceed $270,000.
2. Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
Councilmember Bredefeld moved the item to Contested Consent to discuss mental health services and the licensed clinical professional.
Council discussion on this item included: Advanced Peace; alternatives; grant funding and the agreement; continuing the item rather than denying; timeline for the funds to be accepted and expended; and swapping out vendors.
Upon call Aaron Foster from Advanced Peace addressed the council.
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be TABLED to July 25, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Arias1 -
2.-EE. ID 24-862 ***Resolution - To provide a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
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moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses, increased penalties, and direct the City Manager to develop a citywide program to reduce unauthorized breeding.
Councilmember Bredefeld moved the item to Contested Consent to discuss changes to the resolution.
Council discussion on this item included: fines penalties implemented; illegal breading; the municipal code; animal center; treating animals; and rescuing animals.
RESOLUTION 2024-134 ADOPTED
On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Arias1 -
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following people addressed Council with unscheduled communication: Astrid Rameriz, Yanas Paulos, Brandi N., Lynn Owens, Lisa Flores, Traci Robertson, Janet Williams, Alexa Schuler, and Ericka Kruse.
Vice President Karbassi commented on opportunities for public comment.
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that would be discussed in closed session.
Council withdrew to closed session at 3:00 P.M.
5.-A. ID 24-854 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 17
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session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-B. ID 24-721
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi
Employee Organization (s): 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 202, 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) Unit 10; 8. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, 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 for this item.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
The Council meeting adjourned from open session at 6:46 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the June 25, 2024, regular meeting.
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