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April 10, 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 9:07 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation by Shanti Path, Vandana Pandit, and Shruti Jani from B.A.P.S Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Fresno.
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 Actions pertaining to the Special Election held on March 18, 2025. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the results of the Special Election held within the City of Fresno on March 18, 2025. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Installation and Administration of Oath of Office to the newly elected Councilmember. 3. Statement by incoming Councilmember Vang ID 25-227 ADOPTED Pass
  17. 17 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  18. 18 Proclamation for “FPD Citizens On Patrol Volunteer Unit” ID 25-452 PRESENTED
  19. 19 Proclamation for “Lue N. Yang Day” ID 25-341 PRESENTED
  20. 20 Proclamation for “Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month” ID 25-439 PRESENTED
  21. 21 Proclamation for “Black Maternal Health Week” ID 25-514 PRESENTED
  22. 22 Proclamation “Honoring Fresno Poet Laureate” ID 25-342 PRESENTED
  23. 23 Proclamation “Honoring Jet Lim” ID 25-495 PRESENTED
  24. 24 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  25. 24 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  26. 25 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  27. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  28. 27 10:00 A.M.
  29. 28 Appearance by Therese Gulesserian regarding “Parking along Liberty Hill and Saybrook” (District 6 Resident) ID 25-456 TABLED
  30. 29 10:03 A.M.
  31. 30 Appearance by Jesse Nieves regarding “The Southeast Development Area Plan and concerns about existing infrastructure costs” (District 6 Resident) ID 25-477 PRESENTED
  32. 31 10:06 A.M.
  33. 32 Appearance by Erika Leonard regarding “Concerns about the Southeast Development Area plan” (District 1 Resident) ID 25-489 DISCUSSED
  34. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  35. 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for March 27, 2025 ID 25-481 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  36. 2.-B. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $637,228, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,801,877, with a remaining contingency amount not to exceed $374,000, all of which to be paid on a time and materials basis, and to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2027, for the Downtown Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Study. (Council District 3) ID 25-429 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  37. 2.-C. Actions pertaining to Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project (Bid File No. 12501391) (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/ Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Environmental Assessment No. PC00219, for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $89,000.00 for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,262,759.15 for the base bid plus all two (2) Add Alternates to Truxell & Valentino Landscape Development, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project. ID 25-424 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  38. 2.-D. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $96,026, paid on a time and materials basis for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $466,501, with a contingency amount not to exceed $55,570, for the Reclamation Well Pipeline and Associated Site Improvements Project. (Council District 3) ID 25-428 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  39. 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the South Cedar Avenue Complete Streets Project (Bid File No. 12500348) on South Cedar Avenue from East Jensen Bypass to East Church Avenue (Council District 5, County Supervisorial District 3): 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00928, dated June 4, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301/Class1 and Section 15302/Class2; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,748,236 to Cal Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the South Cedar Avenue Complete Streets Project (Bid File No. 12500348). ID 25-432 APPROVED Pass
  40. 2.-F. Approve the First Amendment to Utility Agreement No. PW00763-2 with Pacific Gas & Electric Company, increasing the original agreement amount from $93,542 to a total of $195,758, for the design and adjustment of Pacific Gas & Electric Company electrical facilities needed to complete construction of the proposed Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley Avenue Gap Closure Project, Millbrook Avenue to Clovis Avenue. (Council Districts 4 and 7) ID 25-433 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  41. 2.-R. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as Annexation Number 153 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, May 22, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue). (Council District 1) ID 25-436 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  42. 2.-G. Actions pertaining to the North Blackstone Avenue Roadway Improvements from Minarets Avenue to Nees Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12500516): (Council Districts 2 and 6) 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00929, dated June 5, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15303/Class 3, and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, of Fresno, California in the amount of $8,432, for a total increased contract amount of $137,598, with $384 in remaining contingency; 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,732,629 to Yarbs Grading and Paving Incorporated, of Fowler, California. ID 25-434 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  43. 2.-H. Actions pertaining to the new 911 Emergency Call Center Project (Bid File No. 12500493) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-04199 (SCH 2024080018) dated December 2, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to the construction of the new 911 Emergency Call Center (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes); 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 47th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $7,664,800.00 for the 911 Emergency Call Center construction contract (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 4. Award a construction contract in the amount of $12,936,795.00 for the Base Bid plus one (1) Add Alternate to Solpac Construction, Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Company of San Diego, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 911 Emergency Call Center Project. ID 25-431 ADOPTED Pass
  44. 2.-I. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 44th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $765,500 to the FY 2025 Fire Department budget for out of county responses under the California Firefighters Assistance Agreement (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 25-404 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  45. 2.-J. 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 25-469 TABLED
  46. 2.-K. Actions pertaining to the lease of city-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File #101824DN) (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and James F. Cook in the amount of $243,200 annually for lease of approximately 400 acres of City-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) for an initial term through December 31, 2028, plus one optional four-year extension; and authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute the Lease Agreement and subsequent extensions on the City’s behalf ID 25-473 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  47. 2.-L. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 48th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate a $10,000 reimbursement from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for costs associated with the 2024 summer season cooling center operations (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-468 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  48. 2.-M. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifteenth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA), by modifying the salary step plan range for the Building Services Manager classification, effective April 21, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-387 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  49. 2.-N. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Sixteenth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classification of Trolley Supervisor and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective April 21, 2025; and amending Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA), by adding the new classification of Trolley Manager and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective April 21, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-430 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 2.-O. Approve the renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report as originally required by Assembly Bill 481, codified under Government Codes 7070-7075. ID 25-349 APPROVED Pass
  51. 2.-P. Approve a consultant services agreement with BSK Associates for an annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000 per year for two years with three single year optional extensions, plus annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, to provide testing services for potable and non-potable water analysis; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City (Bid File 12501235). (Citywide) ID 25-466 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  52. 2.-Q. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6211, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the west side of North Millbrook Ave. south of East Nees Ave. (Council District 6) ID 25-425 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  53. 2.-R. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as Annexation Number 153 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, May 22, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue). (Council District 1) ID 25-436
  54. 2.-S. Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P24-02896 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street ID 25-438 TABLED
  55. 2.-T. Approve Amendment No.1 to Measure C Cooperative Project Agreement for the Peach Avenue - State Route 180 to McKinley Avenue project (Urban project, I-4), in the amount of $4,151,000 with the Fresno County Transportation Authority; and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. (Council District 7) ID 25-457 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  56. 2.-U. RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, Urging the California Board of Parole Hearings to Deny Parole for Rudolph Martin Acosta (CDCR # H50445) ID 25-505 ADOPTED Pass
  57. 2.-V. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 50th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 reallocating $195,000 from the Public Works Department to the City Council Department (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-516 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  58. 2.-W. Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to business license - exemptions for honorably discharged or honorably relieved veterans and active duty or reservist military personnel ID 25-517 TABLED Pass
  59. 57 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  60. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  61. 3.-A. RESOLUTION - Approve three (3) street corridors for thirty percent (30%) preliminary conceptual design as part of the Active Transportation Plan Update currently being developed. (Citywide) ID 25-474 ADOPTED Pass
  62. 60 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  63. 60 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the April 24, 2025, regular meeting with Councilmember Richardson absent.
  64. 61 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  65. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  66. 4.-A. Actions pertaining to regulating the possession of, Commercial Scrap Metal. 1. Adopt a finding that the Ordinance to add Article 36 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. BILL (for Introduction) adding Article 36 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Commercial Scrap Metal. ID 25-508 ADOPTED Pass
  67. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  68. 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). 11. Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian ID 25-355 DISCUSSED
  69. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Gerry Goodman v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG01072 ID 25-396 DISCUSSED
  70. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Joshua Spengeman v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02760. ID 25-485 DISCUSSED
  71. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential case ID 25-475 DISCUSSED
  72. 69 ADJOURNMENT
  73. 70 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  74. 71 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  75. 72 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. • April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards • November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
  76. 73 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE