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April 24, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting

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  1. 1 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
  2. 2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall located at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. To be called to speak during a meeting, please fill out a speaker card (located throughout the chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for any additional public comment. Unless otherwise announced, all public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address Council pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item being heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods:
  3. 3 1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and will be a part of the official record.
  4. 4 a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items. d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/#information
  5. 5 2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c).
  6. 6 a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number.
  7. 7 VIEWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live:
  8. 8 1) City of Fresno website: https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click “In Progress” to view the live meeting). 2) Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/gov/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffresnomeetings/streams 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 6) Zoom: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7xJBW8h2QuKtZpm1lt1kdQ
  9. 9 Should any of the viewing methods above experience technical difficulties, the Council meeting will continue uninterrupted. Meetings will only be paused to address verified technical issues that interrupt public participation during meetings. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If reasonable ADA accommodations are needed, including sign language interpretation, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. Also contact the Office of the City Clerk if spoken language translation is required. Accommodation and language requests should be made a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting.
  10. 10 GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decision-maker 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 $500 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding.
  11. 11 PAGE BREAK
  12. 12 9:09 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation by 8th Grader Ahmed Abd Elmawlla from Valley Crescent School
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  17. 17 Morning Ceremonials
  18. 18 Proclamation for “Fair Housing Month” ID 25-383 PRESENTED
  19. 19 Proclamation for “American Muslim Appreciation & Awareness Month” ID 25-509 PRESENTED
  20. 20 Proclamation of “Autism Awareness Month” ID 25-454 PRESENTED
  21. 21 Proclamation of “Sikh Heritage Month” ID 25-550 PRESENTED
  22. 22 Afternoon Ceremonials
  23. 23 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month” ID 25-46 PRESENTED
  24. 24 Proclamation for “Independent Bookstore Day” ID 25-440 PRESENTED
  25. 25 Proclamation for “Arbor Day” ID 25-395 PRESENTED
  26. 26 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  27. 27 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  28. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  29. 29 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
  30. 30 9:10 A.M. #1 JOINT MEETING
  31. 31 Actions pertaining to the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable rental housing development project, located south of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd between S. Seventh Street and S. Eighth Street (City Council District 5) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to the lease of surplus real properties identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 470-052-01T, 470-052-02T, AND 470-052-03T (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Supporting a contribution of City funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 toward the affordable housing development project located on Cesar Chavez Boulevard between Seventh and Eighth Streets (City Action Only) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. Approve an Affordable Housing Agreement with Corporation for Better Housing, or related legal entity, to develop the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable rental housing development 5. Approve a 55-Year Ground Lease Agreement with Corporation for Better Housing, or related legal entity, to develop and operate the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable rental housing project ID 25-317 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 32 PAGE BREAK
  33. 33 9:10 A.M. #2
  34. 34 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and an Ordinance to annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 67 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 578-040-16, 578-040-17, and 578-040-18) (Northeast corner of North Maple Avenue and East Behymer Avenue) (Council District 6): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 67 (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 67 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 25-490 ADOPTED Pass
  35. 35 9:15 A.M.
  36. 35 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  37. 36 HEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-519 TABLED
  38. 37 10:03 A.M.
  39. 38 Appearance by Lynda Leonard regarding “Concerns related to the proposed Southeast Development Area plan” (District 3 Resident) ID 25-533
  40. 39 10:06 A.M.
  41. 40 Appearance by Ruben Nieves regarding “Concerns about the proposed SEDA plan” (District 3 Resident) ID 25-534 PRESENTED
  42. 41 5:30 P.M. (CONTINUED TO MAY 1, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M.)
  43. 42 Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects. 1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No. 2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794. 2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following instances as noted below: a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the Office zone district; and b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential development in the Office zone district. ID 25-472 TABLED
  44. 43 PAGE BREAK
  45. 44 5:35 P.M.
  46. 45 Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164. 2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-373 TABLED
  47. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  48. 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for April 10, 2025 ID 25-567 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  49. 2.-B. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Covino Smith & Simon, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $210,600 for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services in Washington DC. The term of this agreement is three years, with the option of a one-year extension. ID 25-492 APPROVED Pass
  50. 2.-C. Approve Phase One of a Progressive Design-Build Contract with Bomel Construction Company Inc., of Irvine, California, in an amount not to exceed $2,216,649.00, for the design support services for the H Street Parking Structure Project. (Council District 3) ID 25-528 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  51. 2.-D. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Electrical Power Systems, Inc., of Fresno, California, to revise the payment terms of the Original Agreement to be paid on a time and materials basis and to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $100,207, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $351,528, paid on a time and materials basis for the Substation Expansion Project at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. (Council District 3) ID 25-515 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  52. 2.-E. Approve Contract Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $463,125.00, with no additional working days for additional pavement quantities of HMA Paving with Cal Valley Construction Inc. of Fresno, California for City of Fresno Paving Bid Package at Various Locations Project - Project ID SM00050. (Bid File 12402606) (Council Districts - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7). ID 25-510 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  53. 2.-F. Authorize the Fire Chief to enter into an agreement with the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (DASI) Securing the Cities (STC) San Francisco Bay Area Program for the acquisition and distribution of goods and services pursuant to the STC Program. ID 25-463 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  54. 2.-G. Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to ScrubCan, Inc. of Fresno, California for custodial services for three years with two optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 per year plus annual CPI and PPI increases (Bid File 9669) ID 25-530 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  55. 2.-H. Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to Vestis Services, LLC, of Fresno, California for the purchase of uniform and linen services through a cooperative purchase agreement for three years with three optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $450,000 per year with annual CPI increases not to exceed 4% starting in 2028 (Bid File 9694) (Citywide) ID 25-531 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  56. 2.-I. Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno, California for one year with four optional one-year extensions for security services in an amount not to exceed $3,350,000 per year plus annual CPI and minimum wage increases (Bid File 9686) ID 25-547 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  57. 2.-J. Actions pertaining to the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program Grant 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program in the amount of $3,186,147, for the OneFresno Youth Jobs Corps Program and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 57th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $923,200 for the OneFresno Youth Jobs Corps Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-506 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  58. 2.-K. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting Substantial Amendment 2024-01 to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reprogram $1,214,423.49 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $135,571.41 in HOME investment Partnership (HOME) funds from prior year project savings (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-460 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  59. 2.-L. ***BILL B-9 (Introduced March 27, 2025) (For Adoption) amending Section 15-6703 and Article 68 of the FMC to define a Sub-Acute Care Facility and to include Sub-Acute Care Facilities in the description for Hospitals (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-471 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-M. Accept the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report ID 25-470 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  61. 2.-N. Actions pertaining to the 2024 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $1,996,599 in grant funding for the SAKI grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 51st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $715,200 for the Police Department’s FY24 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-522 ADOPTED Pass
  62. 2.-O. Approve an Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fancher Creek Town Center, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the construction of certain public improvements associated with the Fancher Creek Town Center Project. (Council District 5) ID 25-523 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  63. 2.-P. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 52nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $11,351,100 for operating programs and previously approved capital improvement projects in the Public Works Department. (Citywide) (Requires 5 Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-525 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  64. 2.-Q. ***BILL - B-10 (Introduced April 10, 2025) (For Adoption) adding Article 36 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Commercial Scrap Metal (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-553 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  65. 2.-R. Approve the appointment of Diana Durham to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee with a term ending April 8, 2028. ID 25-541 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  66. 2.-S. Actions pertaining to a Bill for Adoption amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410 dated January 15, 2025, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. 2. ***BILL No. 11 (Introduced March 13, 2025) (For Adoption) amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-584 ADOPTED Pass
  67. 2.-T. RESOLUTION -Confirming qualified businesses may continue to avail themselves of privileges afforded by the State of California COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization ID 25-587 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  68. 2.-U. RESOLUTION - Opposing Assembly Bill 942, Standing United Against Unfair Tariffs ID 25-589
  69. 68 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  70. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  71. 69 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the May 22, 2025, regular meeting.
  72. 70 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  73. 71 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  74. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  75. 73 10:00 A.M.
  76. 4.-A. Presentation by Dailey Elementary School Third Graders: Culture Preservation and Community ID 25-486 PRESENTED
  77. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  78. 5.-A. 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); 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) ID 25-356 DISCUSSED
  79. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Neeko Dedrick Alonzo Walker, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03451 ID 25-464 DISCUSSED
  80. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) CMG Construction Management, Inc. v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00271 ID 25-484 DISCUSSED
  81. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298 ID 25-487 CONTINUED
  82. 80 ADJOURNMENT
  83. 81 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  84. 82 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  85. 83 EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M. • July 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter • October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M. • November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
  86. 84 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE