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 ChambersThursday, August 15, 2024
Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:04 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
Present: 7 -
Invocation
Pastor Shane Ham gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:
Invocation would be led by Pastor Shane Ham with Northpointe Community Church.
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Councilmember Arias would be participating remotely via the Zoom platform under the provisions of the California Government Code section 54953. 2-M (ID 24-960) RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:35 a.m. - the resolution at the bottom of page 2 of 4 stipulates a hearing time of 10:00 a.m., it needs to be corrected to read 9:35 a.m.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:
9:15 A.M. (ID 24-898) HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No.
P22-03846, Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 - was removed with no return date by staff.
2-O (ID 24-1037) 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 - was removed with no return date by Councilmember Arias.
Councilmember Maxwell Recused himself due to living within proximity of the project.
After brief procedural discussion this item was TABLED to August 29, 2024. 2-P (ID 24-1028) Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House for professional triage center services at Naomi’s House and Clarion Pointe - was tabled to August 29, 2024, by Councilmember Arias.
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
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Public Safety Alarm Systems - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the 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
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: announced the Beat the Heat event.
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: announced the Fall Festival, and acknowledged partners of the senior citizen air conditioning assistance program.
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: announced the 6th annual Beat the Heat event, and acknowledged the sponsors; attended the unveiling of the Willow and Balch park tot lot, along with the Capital Projects Department, PARCS Department, the Mayor, and acknowledged city staff.
Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: acknowledged the Public Safety Wellness Center staff, and the Police Chaplain; reflected on the special election five years ago; announced the new Audubon Drive traffic signal, and crosswalks, and acknowledged the Mayor, City Manager, and staff for their help.
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: announced the back pack drive held, reminded the public school is back in session; announced the installation of speed radar signs at schools in District 1; announced the neighborhood cleanup event in partnership with Beautify Fresno, and acknowledged the Mayor's administration; announced partnership with PG&E for past due bill relief, and the pop up event at Fresno City College.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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There were no reports or comments from the Mayor or City Manager.
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: reminded the public to register to vote for the November 5, 2024 election; announced upcoming meetings for various committees.
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M. #1
ID 24-1009 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 (Final Tract Map Number 6379). (Located on the northwest corner of East Florence Avenue and South Peach Avenue) (Council
District 5)
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 150 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 150 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above item was called to order at 9:25 A.M. and was presented to Council by Supervising Engineering Technician Gonzales. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 9:27 A.M.
There was no council discussion.
RESOLUTION 2024-174 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-175 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-176 ADOPTED
BILL B-24 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-022
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On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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9:10 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO AUGUST 29, 2024)
ID 24-964 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.
CONTINUED AS NOTED
9:10 A.M. #3
ID 24-1025 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 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5
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Mayor’s Veto)
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)
The above item was called to order at 9:28 A.M. and was presented to Council by Supervising Engineering Technician Gonzales. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 9:30 A.M.
There was no council discussion.
RESOLUTION 2024-177 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-178 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2024-179 ADOPTED
BILL B-25 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-023
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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9:15 A.M.
ID 24-898 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P22-03846, Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 and 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) - Planning and
Development Department.
1. ADOPT - Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 dated May 3, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Addendum dated June 13, 2024.
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2. RESOLUTION - Annexation Application No. P22-03846 (for the Ashlan-Polk Nos. 3 and 4 Reorganization) proposing
detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North Central Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.
3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 proposing to pre-zone: approximately
9.54 acres of the subject property from the County of Fresno RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-5/ANX (Single-Family
Residential, Medium Density/Annexed Rural Residential
Transitional Overlay) zone district; and approximately 9.78 acres of the subject property from the RR/NB (Rural
Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-5/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium
Density/conditions of zoning) zone district.
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date.
TABLED
9:20 A.M.
ID 24-1024 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- 071-43, owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees of The Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, 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 Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-071-43, owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees of The Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, 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) The above item was called to order at 9:31 A.M. and was presented to City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7
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Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno, and Licensed Professional Engineer Lehman. Upon call, following members of the public addressed Council: Lisa Flores. Public comment closed at 9:39 A.M.
There was no council discussion.
RESOLUTION 2024-180 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and Closed Session items, the following members of the public addressed Council: Emmanuel Agraz-Torrez (2-Y), Dez Martinez (2-Y), Orlando E.
Watson Sr. (2-Y), Wes White (2-Y), Alex Kush (2-V), Sara Wisham (2-V), Elayne Gonzalez (2-V), Mindi Miller (2-V), Thalia Arenas (2-V), Rex Hime (2-G), Shaun McPherson (2-Y), Sting (2-Y), Alix Laffey (2-Y), Bob McCloskey (2-Y), James M (2-Y), Kevin Little (2-Y), Cindy Pimbino (2-Y), Nancy Donat (2-Y), Miss 5250 (2-Y), Linda Tubach (2-Y), Lethal (2-Y), Sean Zweiflur (2-Y), Brandi Nuse-Villegas (2-Y), Joseta (2-Y), Sofia Sanchez (2-Y), Krystal (2-Y), M. W. (2-Y), Elisha Simpson Sanchez (2-Y), Pauline Verdugo (2-Y), Fernando Paul Elizondo (2-Y), Zachary Ferrell (2-Y), Kailee Vansichie (2-Y), Rachel Tuggy (2-Y), Yanas Paulos (2-Y), T.J. Shelton (2-Y), John Brown (2-Y), Jon D. McCubbin (2-Y), Brighten Tompkins (2-O), Sarah A. (2-Y), Katie Meyers (2-Y), Quinton Price (2-Y), Eric Christen (2-W), Arieana Castellanos (2-Y), Traci Robertson (2-Y), Shar Thompson (2-Y), Lisa Flores (2-G, 2-Y, 2-W), Alexandria Alvarado (2-Y), James Rutledge (2-Y), and Keith Scott (2-Y).
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
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Absent: Chavez1 -
2.-A. ID 24-1059 Approval of the minutes for July 25, 2024, regular meeting and July 29, 2024, special meeting
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-B. ID 24-1053 Approve Agreement to join the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System Authority through the Restated Joint Powers Agreement.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-C. ID 24-1011 Actions pertaining to Friant Road Adaptive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project from Fort Washington Road to Copper River Drive, Bid File No. 12400307. (Council District 6):
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 for the Base Bid plus Add Alternates 1, 2, 3, and 6, for a total construction contract amount of $1,963,964 to A-C Electric Company Inc. of Bakersfield, California
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-D. ID 24-1014 Actions pertaining to the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project between Divisadero Street and Stanislaus Street (Bid File 12401958) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt an addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 11th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $2,725,600 for the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,223,895 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
RESOLUTION 2024-181 ADOPTED
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-E. ID 24-1018 Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, California for $275,150, with a $27,515 contingency, for design and
construction support services for the Ashlan Avenue Westbound Widening Project from Polk Avenue to Bryan Avenue. (Bid File 12402339) (Council District 1)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-F. ID 24-1019 Actions pertaining to the Southwest Fresno Trail Project:
(Council District 3)
1. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.47 -acre (20,659 square feet) unimproved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-51T, owned by Housing
Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body corporate and politic, for an amount of $39,200.00, for the construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project;
2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.40 -acre (17,402 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-52T, owned by Better
Opportunities Builder, Inc., a California non-profit public benefit corporation, for an amount of $32,800.00, for construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project;
3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a
0.435-acre (18,931 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-69T, owned by Housing
Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body corporate and politic, for an amount of $36,000.00, for the construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project;
4. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.02 -acre (888 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-72T, owned by Better
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Southwest Fresno Trail Project;
5. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a
0.467-acre (20,322 square feet) portion of an unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-73T, owned by Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body corporate and politic, for an amount of $38,700.00, for construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-G. ID 24-1020 Reject the bid received for Garage 9 Renovation Project. (Bid File 12402153) (Council District 3)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-H. ID 24-1021 Actions pertaining to the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 6th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $3,495,800 for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc. of Fresno, California, in the amount of $427,370, increasing the total contract amount to $3,164,649, with a remaining contingency of $374,000, to expand the scope of services to include construction support for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer
Improvements Project.
RESOLUTION 2024-182 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-I. ID 24-1047 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 506-470-48S as Annexation Number 61 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 9:10 am. (Located on the east side of North Cecelia Avenue and West Ellery Way) (Council District 2)
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RESOLUTION 2024-183 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-J. ID 24-1001 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6362 as Annexation Number 151 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, September 26, 2024, at 9:25 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)
RESOLUTION 2024-184 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-K. ID 24-1002 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6362 as Annexation Number 001 to the City of Fresno
Community Facilities District Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:20 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)
RESOLUTION 2024-185 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-L. ID 24-1003 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-150-45S and 487-150-46S as Annexation Number 60 to the City of Fresno Community
Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:15 am. (Southwest corner of East Jensen Avenue and South Holloway Avenue) (Council District 5)
RESOLUTION 2024-186 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-M. ID 24-960 ***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:35 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12
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a.m. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the resolution at the bottom of page 2 of 4 stipulates a hearing time of 10:00 a.m., it needs to be corrected to read 9:35 a.m.
RESOLUTION 2024-187 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-N. ID 24-1079 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 Reallocating $200,000 from the Department of Public Works to the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department for the Orchid Park Expansion Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-188 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-O. ID 24-1037 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 located 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
Councilmember Arias removed this item from the agenda with no return date.
Councilmember Maxwell Recused himself due to living within proximity of the project.
After brief procedural discussion the item was TABLED to August 29, 2024.
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2.-P. ID 24-1028 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.
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and tabled to August 29, 2024.
TABLED
2.-Q. ID 24-1048 Award a requirements contract for the towing and storage of evidence cars to Fortney Towing, Inc. for three years in the total amount of $1,095,129.30, with two optional one-year extensions in the amount of $365,043.10 per year (Request for Proposals No.12402054).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-R. ID 24-1023 Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a Second Amendment to Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter Inc.) for an additional three years of service for a total amount not to exceed $3,140,025 or $1,046,675 annually, for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-T. ID 24-1046 Actions pertaining to the emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station:
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-1046 dated August 15, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301/Class 1.
2. ***RESOLUTION-- Approval of an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreement without
competitive bidding with Chart International, Inc. for emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2024-189 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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2.-U. ID 24-1041 Actions pertaining to acceptance of a gift exceeding $25,000 in value from Gillig, LLC to the City of Fresno:
1. Approve acceptance of unsolicited gift items from Gillig, LLC (Gillig) for accidental installation of Thermo King Air Purification Systems into twelve (12) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for a total value of $45,246.96.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-V. ID 24-1078 Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10-328 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to breeding, transfer and sale of dogs and cats
BILL B-26 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-W. ID 24-1038 Approve the reappointment of Laura E. Ward to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 15, 2026
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-X. ID 24-1030 ***BILL-22 (Intro’d July 25, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 4.12 of the Fresno Municipal Code Relating to the Fee Waiver Program Definition of Residential Infill Projects (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
BILL B-22 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-024
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Y. ID 24-1045 ***BILL-23 (Intro’d July 29, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Sections 10-1703(a), 10-1707, 10-2101, 10-2204, 10-2205 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to the Prohibition of Camping in Public Places (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Council President Perea registered a NO vote. As such, this item was approved 5-1 by the following vote:
Aye: 5 – , Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld, Esparza No: 1 – Perea
Absent: 1 - Chavez
BILL B-23 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-025
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Z. ID 24-1051 Bill - (For Introduction) Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to remove squatters from short-term rentals and hotels
BILL B-27 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-S. ID 24-1022 BILL (For introduction) - Repealing Section 10-812 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Conditions on Police Response to Public Safety Alarm Systems
Councilmember Bredefeld moved the above item to Contested Consent to get clarification on the purpose of the item.
Council discussion included: costs to residents; continuing the item; small businesses; changing the duration; residential and commercial properties; police practices, and the current municipal code; and assessments on police policies.
TABLED
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be TABLED to August 29, 2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -
Absent: Chavez1 -
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following people addressed Council with unscheduled communication: Traci Robertson, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, and Lisa Flores
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
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would be discussed in closed session.
Council withdrew to closed session at 1:52 P.M.
5.-A. ID 24-1049 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 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)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-B. ID 24-1083 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall.
The above item was discussed in closed session to reschedule the item to August 29, 2024. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-C. ID 24-986 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Joanna Condie, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG00413
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The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-D. ID 24-988 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation:
United Financial Casualty Company a/s/o Saljinder Kaur v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2023044361 (Police Department) The above item was discussed in closed session to reschedule the item to August 29, 2024. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-E. ID 24-1026 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
ACLU, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG04744
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-F. ID 24-1050 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING
WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1
potential case
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz announced direction was given by council to initiate litigation. The action, defendants and other particulars shall once the action is formally commenced be disclosed to any person upon inquiry. This item was approved 6-0 by the following vote:
Aye: 6 – Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld, Esparza
Absent: 1 - Chavez
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5.-G. ID 24-1060 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Jaime Rivera;(Code Enforcement case number E24-02048)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-H. ID 24-1061 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Arthur and Richard Carlson and Kochar Vardanyan (Carlson Appeal)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-I. ID 24-1062 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Mich Michino, and MJE Brothers, LLC. (Michino Appeal)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-J. ID 24-1013 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the
appointment, employment, evaluation of performance,
discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.
Title: City Attorney
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2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea.
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-K. ID 24-1075 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the
appointment, employment, evaluation of performance,
discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Clerk
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea.
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-L. ID 24-1089 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 500 E. Elkhorn Ave., Caruthers, CA 93609
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: City of Fresno, County of Fresno
Under negotiation: price, terms of payment
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
The Council meeting adjourned from session at 5:33 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the August 29, 2024, regular meeting.
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