Thursday, July 25, 2024
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
https://www.fresno.gov/council-meeting/
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
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Regular Meeting
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THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CA 93721 Due to the remote participation of a Councilmember, the public will have the ability to address Council remotely via Zoom during the July 25, 2024, City Council meeting [Gov.
Code §§ 54953(f)(2)(A)(i) and 54953(f)(1)(A)(i)]. To participate remotely via Zoom please visit
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Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpretation should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or [email protected]. The office of the City Clerk should also be contacted if spoken language translation is expected to be needed during a meeting. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting.
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GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $250 from a party to or participant in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use before the City. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decisionmaker has received $250 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decisionmaker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $250 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties and participants to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $250 within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decisionmaker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding. Violations of these provisions are punishable as a misdemeanor.
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9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Rabbi Rick Winer from the Temple Beth Israel Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”ID 24-939 Sponsors: Animal Center Department
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M. #1
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance amending
Annexation Number 37 of the City of Fresno Community
Facilities District Number 11, Final Tract Map Number 6410, to change the types of Services, the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax, and the Maximum Special Tax to be levied (Located on the northeast corner of East Church Avenue and South Peach Avenue): (Council District 5)
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Amendment of
Annexation No. 37 of Community Facilities District No. 11 and the Levy of a New Maximum Special Tax; (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)
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4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Amending Ordinance No. 2011-11 and Levying a Changed Maximum
Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 11, Annexation No. 37, Final Tract Map No. 6410. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:10 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO AUGUST 15, 2024, AT 9:10 A.M.) HEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906,
requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor store located at 2520 East Olive Avenue on the
southeast corner of North Fresno Street and East Olive
Avenue. (Council District 7)
1. DENY the Appellant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to deny CUP Application No. P22-03906 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for a Circle “D” Food & Liquor store.
ID 24-847
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO AUGUST 29, 2024, at 9:20 A.M.)
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.
ID 24-858
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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9:25 A.M. #1
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade
Separation Project: (Council Districts 1 and 7)
1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for
acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-064-18, owned by Erik Samuel Honarchian, for the
construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade
Separation Project;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-064-18, owned by Erik Samuel
Honarchian, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent
domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 24-904
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department 9:25 A.M. #2
HEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Cannabis
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 and
related Environmental Assessment for property located at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road on the northeast corner of
East Kings Canyon Road and South Jackson Avenue
(Council District 5) - Planning and Development Department
1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P23-03086
dated November 9, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines through a Section 15301/Class 1
Categorical Exemption.
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of
Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 authorizing the establishment of a cannabis retail business in an approximately 2,100 square foot existing commercial
building, subject to the following:
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a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval for Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 dated January 9, 2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
9:30 A.M.
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade
Separation Project: (Council Districts 1 and 7)
1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for
acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 446-232-37S and 446-232-41, owned by Donald J. Dal Porto and Shirley M. Dal Porto, Trustees of the Donald and Shirley Dal Porto Trust dated August 23, 1983, as amended and
restated October 14, 2005, for the construction of the
Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street purposes of APNs 446-232-37S and 446-232 -41, owned by Donald J. Dal Porto and Shirley M. Dal Porto, Trustees of the Donald and Shirley Dal Porto Trust dated August 23, 1983, as amended and restated October 14,
2005, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5
Affirmative Votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 24-906
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department 9:35 A.M.
HEARING to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone
Application No. P22-00388, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360, Planned Development Application No. P22-00387, and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) State
Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022080152 for a proposed
326-lot single-family residential development on the northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East McKinley
Avenue Alignment (Council District 7) - Planning and
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Development Department
1. CERTIFY Final EIR SCH No. 2022080152 for a proposed
326-lot single-family residential development, 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 Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21082(a) and CEQA Guidelines, Section
15091; and,
b. APPROVE the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program as required by Public Resources Code Section
21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15092; and,
c. ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations as
required by Public Resources Code, Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093.
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application
No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and McLane Community Plan from the Low Density
Residential (±28.6 acres) planned land use designation to the Medium Density Residential (±28.6 acres) planned land use designation.
3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map to reclassify the ±28.6 acre property from the RS-3 (Single Family Residential, Low Density) zone district to the RS-5 (Single Family Residential, Medium Density) zone
district.
4. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360 which
requests authorization to subdivide an approximately 28.6 -acre property for purposes of creating a 326-lot single family residential subdivision on the northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East McKinley Avenue Alignment subject to the findings and compliance with the Conditions of Approval included within the Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated July 3, 2024.
5. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No.
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P22-00387 which requests authorization to establish a gated community with private streets and modified property
development standards subject to compliance with the
Conditions of Approval dated July 3, 2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
9:40 A.M.
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee interest of a parcel to benefit the expansion of Radio Park: (Council District 7)
1. Adopt findings of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
pursuant to Sections § 15070, 15075, 15150, and 15152 of the California Quality Act Guidelines, for Assessor’s Parcel Number 446-020-10;
2. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for
acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 446-020-10, owned by Mohamed Nasser Salem, for the
Radio Park Expansion Project;
3. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 446-020-10, owned by Mohamed Nasser
Salem, for the Radio Park Expansion Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose.
(Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-962
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department, Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
9:50 A.M.
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee interest of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project: (Council Districts 1 and 7)
1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for
acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 451-141-05 and 451-141-16, owned by Tehal Singh Thind
and Daljit Kaur, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way ID 24-910
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for public street purposes of APNs 451-141-05 and 451-141- 16, owned by Tehal Singh Thind and Daljit Kaur, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade
Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain
proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department 10:00 A.M.
Appearance by Fernando Elizondo to discuss the use of
recycled water at Roeding Park. (District 1 Resident)
ID 24-968
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:05 A.M.
Appearance by Carol Goiburn to discuss the right to live in a peaceful world. (District 4 Resident)
ID 24-969
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
5:00 P.M.
HEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Development
Permit Application No. P21-00989 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 7056 North Prospect
Avenue on the northeast corner of West Herndon and North Prospect Avenues (Council District 2) - Planning and
Development Department.
1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P21-00989
dated February 9, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under a CEQA Guidelines Section 15332/Class
32 Categorical Exemption.
2. GRANT the appeal and UPHOLD the Planning and
Development Director’s approval of Development Permit
Application No. P21-00989 authorizing the construction of an 82-unit private gated multi-family development, subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
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Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application No. P21-00989 dated May 15, 2024.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the minutes for June 20, 2024, regular meeting and June 27, 2024, regular meeting
ID 24-9672.-A.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
Actions pertaining to professional water lobbying, consulting, and regulatory services:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with The Gualco Group Inc., for a period of one year in the amount not to exceed $60,000 annually, plus reimbursable costs incurred under the agreement not to
exceed $2,500 per year; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, the authority to execute the First Amendment and grant the optional one-year extension
ID 24-9442.-B.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
Approve the reappointment of Julie Federico to the Historic Preservation Commission to a term ending June 30, 2028.
ID 24-9472.-C.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
Approve a change order to the Master Service Agreement
with Innovative Computing Systems, Inc., for $26,000, for document management software
ID 24-9652.-D.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of applications for CalRecycle grant program funds, including up to $350,000 annually for Waste Tire Enforcement, up to $100,000 per two-year grant term for Waste Tire Cleanup, and up to
$40,000 per two-year grant term for Waste Tire Amnesty, and acceptance of funding in amounts to be determined by
CalRecycle, and authorizing the City Attorney and/or
designee to sign all necessary implementing documents
ID 24-9412.-E.
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(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Litigation Unit in the City Attorney’s Office:
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2024-121, adding one full-time Senior Deputy City Attorney, one full-time Deputy City Attorney, two full-time City Attorney Investigators, one full-time Paralegal, and one full-time Legal Secretary
positions in the City Attorney’s Office.
ID 24-9902.-F.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
RESOLUTION - Of the Council of the City of Fresno,
California, Making Certifications and Claims Concerning Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes
Pass-Through Projects And Program Funds Annual
Allocation For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 And Requesting
Allocation Of Available Funds
ID 24-9262.-G.
Sponsors: Budget and Management Studies Department
Approve the third amendment to the Bank of America contract for banking services for an additional term to expire on June 30, 2025.
ID 24-9842.-H.
Sponsors: Finance Department
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. of Sacramento, California, a Pierce Manufacturing distributor, for the purchase of two Pierce heavy fire apparatuses in the amount of $2,911,410 for the Fresno Fire Department
ID 24-9612.-I.
Sponsors: General Services Department
Award a requirements contract for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Fuel Station Maintenance to Chart International Inc of New Prague, Minnesota with offices in Rancho Dominguez and
Valencia, California for two years, with four optional one-year extensions for $27,380 per year and a not-to-exceed
ID 24-9632.-J.
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contingency of $10,000 per year, plus annual CPI
adjustments (Bid File 12401803)
Sponsors: General Services Department
Approve the purchase of laptops, desktops, tablets, servers and storage including related peripherals and services from Dell Technologies (Dell) in an amount not to exceed
$4,000,000, utilizing Minnesota NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement Number 23026, California Participating Addendum Number 7-23-70-55-01.
ID 24-9572.-K.
Sponsors: Information Services Department
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a grant of up to $500,000 from the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) to provide programming
at Camp Fresno for underserved youth and Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all related documents on behalf of the City. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-9462.-L.
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
Actions pertaining to environmental engineering services at Maxie L. Parks Community Center:
1. Approve a Second Amendment for Consultant Services
with Kleinfelder, Inc. for Environmental Engineering Services in the amount not to exceed of $85,200 to provide additional services for Maxie L. Parks site located at 2165 South Elm Street, Fresno, CA 93706.
2. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.
ID 24-9662.-M.
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
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
ID 24-9122.-N.
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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.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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 to low income households at or below 60% of the area median income.
ID 24-9132.-O.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve the Third amendment to the service Agreement with Poverello House for professional triage center services at Naomi’s House and Clarion Pointe, and to increase funding by $525,405.56 in Homeless, Housing Assistance, and
Prevention funds (HHAP) for total program award
$3,125,195.25.
ID 24-6322.-P.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve First Amendment to the $1.8 million HOME
Investment Partnerships Program Agreement with Blythe
Village LP to increase the HOME funding contribution by an additional $800,000, per funding Resolution No. 2024-085, for a total of $2.6 million in HOME Investment Partnership Program funding to the project. (District 1)
ID 24-8702.-Q.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve a First Amendment to the Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG) agreement between the City of Fresno and
Poverello House to extend the term of the agreement through November 30, 2024, and increase the funding by $20,707.57 for a total award of $222,069.57 for Street Outreach within ID 24-9022.-R.
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the City of Fresno.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to a Permanent Local Housing Allocation Agreement between the City of Fresno and Karahunj, LLC for the construction of a multi-family senior affordable rental housing project location at 1514 East Bullard Avenue, Fresno (District 6):
1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Approve a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Agreement with Karahunj, LLC, in the amount of $1,000,000 for the construction of the Solterra Senior Living Affordable Rental Housing Development Phase I, located at 1514 East Bullard Avenue, Fresno, California 93710
ID 24-9342.-S.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department’s
technology contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc.
1. Award a sole source contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “Axon” in an amount not to exceed $18,368,264.68 for five years ($1,247,549.76 year one,
$1,871,789.27 year two, $3,702,094.40 year three,
$5,659,592.77 year four and $5,887,238.48 year five) for the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of 800 body-worn
cameras and TASERS, unlimited video and data storage
through Evidence.com, a computer aided dispatch system
(CAD system), a records management system (RMS system)
and multiple software programs to increase efficiency,
transparency and accountability within the department.
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the
establishment of a contract for the purchase and service of body-worn cameras, TASERS, RMS and CAD systems, data
storage and other related software with Axon Enterprises, Inc. without advertised competitive bidding (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 24-9142.-T.
Sponsors: Police Department
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Actions pertaining to the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $416,847 in total grant funding for the 2023 JAG Program from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the acceptance, modification, extension and administration of 2023 JAG Program
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno
regarding the 2023 JAG Program
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 3rd Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122
appropriating $338,500 for the Police Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant Program
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-9382.-U.
Sponsors: Police Department
Actions pertaining to the Manchester Skate Park Project:
(Council District 7)
1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group Inc., dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, is uniquely qualified;
2. Approve the professional engineering and architectural services agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group Inc., dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Fresno, California in the amount of $95,500, and a $10,000 contingency, for the design and construction support services for the Manchester Skate Park Project.
ID 24-9192.-V.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department, Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
Actions pertaining to two City owned parcels located at 4561 North Wishon Avenue, Fresno, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers 426-071-23T and 426-071-24): (City of Fresno
Sphere of Influence and County of Fresno)
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed transfer of a vacant ID 24-9172.-W.
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parcel with an abandoned and sealed water pump station is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to the common sense exemption in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed changes will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Assessor Parcel Numbers
426-071-23T and 426-071-24 located at 4561 North Wishon Avenue, Fresno, California to be exempt surplus land
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
3. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, associated Grant Deeds, and all documents relevant to the sale with Gary D. Catron and Leslie D. Catron, Trustees of the Catron Family Trust uta dated April 12, 2022, for the transfer of the Subject Property.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard Interchange Weekly Landscape Maintenance Services Project. (Council District 2):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 4th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122
appropriating $324,900 for the Veterans Boulevard
Interchange Weekly Landscape Maintenance Services;
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. Award a Requirements Contract in the amount of
$264,109.39 with a $26,410.94 contingency to Elite
Maintenance & Tree Service, Inc. of Clovis, California, as the best value for Weekly Landscape Maintenance Services in the Veterans Interchange Project Area. (Request for Proposal No. 12401839)
ID 24-9202.-X.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department
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Actions pertaining to the disposition of a City owned,
undeveloped parcel situated at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive (Council
District 3):
1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per Environmental
Assessment Number P21-06225, pursuant to Section
15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1153-D to vacate a portion of public street right of way at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan
Ronquillo Drive;
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of a public street right of way located at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
4. ***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and
Convincing Benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code section 4-204, relating to the disposition of real surplus property located at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive; (Requires 5
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto);
5. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to sell a 0.15 -acre (6,642 square feet) City owned, undeveloped parcel of land, identified as a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 458 -090-83, located at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive in the amount of
$18,911.00 to GS Central Valley Investments, LLC a
California limited liability company, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Purchase and Sale
Agreement and associated Grant Deed for the transfer of the subject property.
ID 24-9252.-Y.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of Arthur Avenue between West Herndon Avenue and West
Spruce Avenue. (Council District 2)
ID 24-9152.-Z.
July 25, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC)
Semi-Annual Report (November 2023 through April 2024).
(Citywide)
ID 24-8212.
-AA.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant
Application to the Fresno Council of Governments 2024/25 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program for
Advanced Transit and Transportation Projects Totaling up to $3 Million in Requests for Funding; and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Application and Grant Agreement
documents by the Public Works Director or Designee.
(District 6)
ID 24-9182.
-BB.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to accept $1,415,099 from the Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery - SB1383 Local Assistance Grant
Program, awarded to the Department of Public Utilities’ Solid Waste Management Division (Citywide).
ID 24-9582.
-CC.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure System (Citywide):
1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Badger Meter, Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform services related to the City of Fresno’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure system, in
accordance with Administrative Order 6-19;
2. Approve a Software Purchase and Services Agreement
with Badger Meter, Inc., for a term of five years and a not-to-exceed amount of $4,731,378.75.
ID 24-9592.
-DD.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Authorize a one-year FAX revenue agreement, with two
optional one-year extensions between the City of Fresno (City) and California State University, Fresno (CSUF), to provide transit services for CSUF students, faculty, and staff ID 24-9112.
-EE.
July 25, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
on Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses for a total compensation not to exceed $125,000 annually.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
Actions pertaining to UPholdings affordable housing
development located at 3787 N. Blackstone, Fresno,
California (District 4):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing
acceptance of funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development Round 7 Affordable
Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program
Award in the amount of $15,581,049.00 for Transportation Related Amenities and Sustainable Transportation
Improvements associated with the Dakota affordable housing project and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute a standard agreement to secure the AHSC program funds and participate in the AHSC Program
(Subject to Mayor’s veto).
ID 24-9222.
-FF.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and
Central California Land Trust:
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P24-945, dated July 25, 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 an agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric
Company (PG&E) in the amount of $194,704.11 for
construction services to implement an electrical service extension to the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus facility located at 2223 G Street and authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all required documents.
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an
exception to the formal bidding procedures and award a Sole Source Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E) for the extension of electrical service to the FAX ID 24-9452.
-GG.
July 25, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
facility within the Municipal Service Center (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
***RESOLUTION - to amend Resolution 2016-41 to require
an annual report be made due to Council no later than April 30th of each year. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 24-9552.
-HH.
Sponsors: Vice President Karbassi
BILL (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 4.12 of the Fresno Municipal Code Relating to the Fee Waiver
Program Definition of Residential Infill Projects (Citywide) ID 24-9752.-II.
Sponsors: Councilmember Esparza
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
WORKSHOP - City of Fresno Retirement SystemsID 24-9853.-A.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01199
ID 24-9705.-A.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
GPP II, LLC v. Central Valley Community Sports Foundation; ID 24-9715.-B.
July 25, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:
24CECG02635
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Johnny Barbosa, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG03438
ID 24-9725.-C.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Ella Burton v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 22CECG00712
ID 24-9735.-D.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Potential Case Name: City of Fresno Fire & Police
Retirement System, et al. v. City of Fresno
ID 24-9975.-E.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC
SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss
security of City Hall.
ID 24-9795.-F.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
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, ID 24-9815.-G.
July 25, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management) Unit 9; 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); 11. Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers
Association (FAPSOA)
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
AUGUST 15, 2024
9:10 A.M. #1 - 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 150
AUGUST 15, 2024
9:10 A.M. #2 - HEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906, requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor store located at 2520 East Olive Avenue
AUGUST 15, 2024
9:15 A.M. - Consideration of Annexation Application No. P22-03846, Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 and the related Environmental Assessment No.
P22-03846/P22-04069 pertaining to approximately 20.23 acres of property on the north and south sides of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk and North Gregory Avenues (Council District 1).
AUGUST 29, 2024
9:15 A.M. - RESOLUTION to vacate a portion of public street right of way at the Northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive.
AUGUST 29, 2024
9:20 A.M. - HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No.
P21-06064, (Council District 1) - Planning & Development. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit
July 25, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
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.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
9:15 A.M. - HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 60 (territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-150-44S, 487-150-45S, and 487-150-46S) (Southwest corner of East Jensen Avenue and South Holloway Avenue) (Council District 5)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
9:20 A.M. - HEARING – To adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No. 001 (Located on the northwest corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
9:25 A.M. - 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 151 (Final Tract Map Number 6362) (Located on the northwest corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M.
• October 16, 2024 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
• November 20, 2024 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards - 10:00 A.M. 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
August 15, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
August 29, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
September 12, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
September 26, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
July 25, 2024City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
October 10, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
October 31, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
November 7, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
November 21, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)