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Agenda — 92 items
- 1 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
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- 4 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).
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- 9 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.
- 10 PAGE BREAK
- 11 9:12 A.M. ROLL CALL
- 12 Invocation by Rhonda Dueck, a member of the Community United Church of Christ
- 13 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- 14 APPROVE AGENDA
- 15 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
- 16 Proclamation for “Central Valley Firefighters Credit Union”
- 17 Proclamation for “Edison High Boys' Soccer Team Day”
- 18 Proclamation of the “Justin Garza Cheer Team CIF California State Championship Day”
- 19 Proclamation of the “Central East Cheer Team Championship Day”
- 20 Proclamation for “National 3-1-1 Day”
- 21 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
- 22 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
- 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
- 24 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
- 25 PAGE BREAK
- 26 9:10 A.M. JOINT MEETING (CONTINUED TO APRIL 10, 2025 AT 9:10 AM)
- 27 Actions pertaining to the Ventura Family Apartments affordable housing development project, located South of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd between S. Seventh Street and S. Eighth streets (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 - Repealing Resolution Number 2024-125 and replacing it with language in support of a contribution of City and Housing Successor Agency land and a contribution of City funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 toward the Ventura Family Apartments project located South of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd between S. Seventh and S. Eighth streets (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and 3. Approve an Affordable Housing Agreement with Corporation for Better Housing to develop the Ventura Family Apartments affordable rental housing development project located South of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd between S. Seventh and S. Eighth streets.
- 28 9:15 A.M. #1
- 29 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 65 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 310-250-13) (East side of North Armstrong Avenue and East Harvard Avenue) (Council District 7): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 65 (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. 9, Annexation No. 65 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
- 30 9:15 A.M. #2
- 31 HEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410, 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 (for introduction) amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions.
- 32 9:20 A.M.
- 33 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 64 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 506-130-04S) (Southwest corner of West Sierra Avenue and North Polk Avenue) (Council District 2): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 64 (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. 9, Annexation No. 64 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
- 33 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
- 34 10:05 A.M.
- 35 HEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the north side of West Nees Avenue, east of West Audubon Drive (Council District 2): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the vacation to vacate a portion of the public street easement on the north side of West Nees Avenue, east of West Audubon Drive. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 36 10:10 A.M.
- 37 Appearance by John Leal regarding “The naming of the Southeast Fresno Regional Park and Soccer Complex (Peach Avenue Park).” (District 5 Resident)
- 38 10:13 A.M.
- 39 Appearance by Pedro Navarro Cruz regarding “The naming of the Southeast Fresno Regional Park and Soccer Complex (Peach Avenue Park).” (District 5 Resident)
- 40 10:16 A.M.
- 41 Appearance by Jose Luis Barraza regarding “The naming of the Southeast Fresno Regional Park and Soccer Complex (Peach Avenue Park).” (District 5 Resident)
- 42 PAGE BREAK
- 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for February 27, 2025
- 2.-B. Approval of the Amendments to City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2024, and November 21, 2024.
- 2.-C. RESOLUTION - Naming the Park at 2155 South Peach Avenue to “Peach Park”
- 2.-D. Approve the Appointment of Kaleb Neufeld to the City of Fresno Employees Retirement Board to a term that is continuous.
- 2.-E. ***BILL B-5 (Introduced February 27, 2025)(For Adoption) - Amending Subsection (a) of Section 7-504, and Subsection (a) of Section 7-505 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the local Sales and Use Taxes (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-F. Approve the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Tosted Asphalt, Incorporated of Madera, California for court surfacing and equipment with Benyon of Fresno, California, for the Rotary East Pickleball Courts - Project ID PC00358. (Bid File 12500848) (Council District 6)
- 2.-G. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers Inc., of Clovis, California, in the amount of $45,000.00, for a total increased contract amount of $704,828.23, and a remaining contingency amount not to exceed $26,171.77, for the design and preparation of construction documents for the South Peach Avenue Park Project. (Council District 5)
- 2.-H. Actions pertaining to Maxie L. Parks and Neilson Park Play Structure Improvements Project (Bid File No. 12501211), (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301(d)/ Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00367, for the Maxie L. Parks Play Structure Improvements Project; 2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301(d)/ Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00323, for the Neilson Park Play Structure Improvements Project; 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $817,314.75 to Stockbridge General Contracting, Inc., of Clovis, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Maxie L. Parks and Neilson Park Play Structure Improvements Project.
- 2.-I. Actions pertaining to the Roeding Park Court Repurposing Project (Bid File No. 12501202), (Council District 3): 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 for the Roeding Park Court Repurposing Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,228,145.00 for the Base Bid plus all three (3) Add Alternates, with Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Roeding Park Court Repurposing Project.
- 53 PAGE BREAK
- 2.-J. Actions pertaining to the Dolores Huerta Park (formerly known as Milburn Dakota Park) Project (Bid File 12500880), (Council District 1): 1. Adopt Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. P21-00779, dated September 4, 2024, prepared for Development Permit Application No. P21-00779 pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15164 and 15162; 2. Enter into a Mitigation Agreement with Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District to mitigate impacts of runoff and to incorporate such mitigation measures into an on-site storm drainage system; 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $9,950,023.15, for the Base Bid plus four (4) of six (6) Add Alternates with American Paving Co., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Dolores Huerta Park Project.
- 2.-K. Actions pertaining to the Ashlan and Shields Avenues Countdown Pedestrian Head Upgrade Project - Bid File 12501082 (Council Districts 1, 4, & 7): 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW01066, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $151,655.00 to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC of Alviso, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
- 2.-L. Actions pertaining to Clovis Avenue Adaptive ITS Traffic Signal Synchronization Project from Shields Avenue to American Avenue: (Bid File No. 12500629), (Council Districts 4, 5, and 7) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,990,683.50 to A-C Electric Company of Fresno, California.
- 2.-M. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 35th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $141,900 for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Program from the State of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-N. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 45th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No.2024-122 Appropriating $250,000 to City Attorney/Code Department. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-O. Approve the award of a requirements contract to UKG Kronos Systems, LLC, for five years with three optional one-year extensions for the purchase of scheduling software in an amount not to exceed $69,000 for the first year and $50,000 per year for all remaining years (RFP No. 12500698)
- 2.-P. Actions pertaining to a sole source agreement to implement a video wall display at City Hall per Fiscal Year 2025 budget motion #51: 1. Award a Sole Source Agreement with Solutions by Design for the purchase and installation of a 3rd Floor Exhibit displaying City of Fresno Historical information for the public in the amount of $737,279 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and approving the sole source purchase and installation of the Video Wall, Council Chambers main screen, and two kiosks for City Hall (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement and all related documents
- 2.-Q. Approve a Service Agreement with Elevate Community Services, Inc. (Elevate) to operate Ambassador Inn Triage Center offering 53-units serving individuals experiencing homelessness, located at 1804 W Olive Avenue through March 31, 2026, in the total amount of $1,324,600.00 funded with Homekey 2.0 and Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) dollars. (Council District 3)
- 2.-R. Approve a Service Agreement with Elevate Community Services, Inc. (Elevate) to operate Villa Motel offering 52-units serving individuals experiencing homelessness, located at 817 N. Parkway Drive, through March 31, 2026, in the total amount of $1,299,998.00 funded with Homekey 2.0 and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. (Council District 3)
- 2.-S. ***RESOLUTION - To support FCTC Family II, LP’s, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Application for the development of Sarah’s Court Phase II; and to provide a conditional commitment of HOME Investment Partnerships Program loan funds in an amount not to exceed $3 million to the Project (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-T. Actions pertaining to the Valley Inn located at 933 North Parkway Drive, Fresno, CA 93728 (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing Joint Application to, and participation, in the Homekey+ Program with co-applicant, Fresno Prime LLC, for the Valley Inn Project and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all required implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-U. Approve a First Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Agreement between the City of Fresno and Broadway Plaza Apartments, LP for the Hotel Fresno Project located at 1241-1263 Broadway Plaza, Fresno, California (District 3).
- 2.-V. Actions pertaining to setting aside certification of the Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and amendments to the General Plan Mobility and Transportation Element: 1. Adopt a finding that decertification of the 2021 PEIR and rescission of the corresponding amendment to the Fresno General Plan’s Mobility and Transportation Element are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution No. 2021-269 to Decertify Program Environmental Impact Report; and Rescinding Resolution No. 2021-270 to Set Aside Amendments to the 2014 General Plan Mobility and Transportation Element. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-W. Actions pertaining to the La Hacienda Mobile Home Park located at 104 East Sierra Avenue, Fresno, California (Council District 6): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Termination of Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Agreement between the City of Fresno and Self-Help Enterprises relating to the La Hacienda Mobile Home Park 3. Approve a Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Loan Agreement between the City of Fresno and Self-Help Enterprises in the amount of $3,700,000.00 for the acquisition and preservation of the La Hacienda Mobile Home Park 4. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing a joint application to and participation in the Homekey+ Program with Self-Help Enterprises for the La Hacienda project and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all required implementing documents (Subject to Mayors Veto)
- 2.-X. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 578-040-16, 578-040-17, and 578-040-18 as Annexation Number 67 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, April 24, 2025, at 9:10 am. (Northeast corner of North Maple Avenue and East Behymer Avenue) (Council District 6)
- 2.-Y. Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Maintenance Building Steam Bay Renovation project: 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. 25-223, dated February 6, 2025, 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, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines. 2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $314,414.70 with RCH Construction, a California corporation, for construction services to replace the lift equipment located in the Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus maintenance building steam cleaning bay. (Bid File 12500938) 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents.
- 2.-Z. RESOLUTION - Naming the trail to be located at Fanning Ditch between West Avenue and Thorne Avenue “Rashad Al-Hakim Jr. Trail”
- 2.-AA. Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Violations, section 10-2606, to provide for immediate monetary citations in the Tower District
- 72 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
- 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
- 74 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
- 75 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
- 75 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the March 27, 2025, regular meeting. The amended minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the May 1, 2025.
- 4. CITY COUNCIL
- 77 9:05 A.M.
- 4.-A. Presentation by Dailey Elementary Charter School 5th Graders : Exhibition as part of the International Baccalaureate Program
- 5. CLOSED SESSION
- 5.-A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) La Hacienda Mobile Estates, LLC v. City of Fresno, et al; Fresno Superior Court, Case Number: 24CECG00271
- 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) In Re La Hacienda Mobile Estates, LLC, US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California; Case Number: 24-11967-A-11
- 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Hacienda Homeowners for Justice, et al, v. La Hacienda Mobile Estates, LLC, et al; Fresno Superior Court, Case Number: 23CECG03987; and California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, Case Number: F087978
- 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
- 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities Court of Appeal Case No.: F084662; and Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno Court of Appeal Case No.: F084666 (PARCS Department)
- 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential case
- 86 ADJOURNMENT
- 87 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
- 88 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
- 89 EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M. • April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Spring Quarter • 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
- 90 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE