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December 12, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final-revised ·Regular Meeting

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Agenda — 102 items

  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 DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN 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 be 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/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ld83D8QGn1YBDw6aD5dZA/videos 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 6) Zoom: https://www.fresno.gov/council-meeting/
  9. 9 Should any of the six viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Council meeting will continue uninterrupted. Council meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Council Chamber. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpretation should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. The office of the City Clerk should also be contacted if spoken language translation is expected to be needed during a meeting. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting.
  10. 10 GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $250 from a party to or participant in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use before the City. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decisionmaker has received $250 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decisionmaker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $250 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties and participants to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $250 within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decisionmaker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding. Violations of these provisions are punishable as a misdemeanor.
  11. 11 PAGE BREAK
  12. 12 9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation by Deacon Gabriel Gil of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  17. 17 Proclamation for 75th Anniversary of Big Red Church ID 24-1631 PRESENTED
  18. 18 Proclamation “Honoring Diana Gomez” ID 24-1472 PRESENTED
  19. 19 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  20. 20 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  21. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  22. 22 9:10 A.M. 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
  23. 23 Approve First Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno and Self-Help Enterprises regarding the affordable single family home development at the Southwest corner of Florence and Walnut and the Northwest corner of Florence and Plumas Avenues. ID 24-1645 APPROVED Pass
  24. 23 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  25. 24 PAGE BREAK
  26. 25 9:15 A.M.
  27. 26 Hearing to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P24-04066, filed by the Planning and Development Director, to amend the text of Chapter 11 of the Fresno General Plan by replacing the current Fresno Housing Element (2015-2023) with an updated Fresno Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element (Fresno Housing Element, 2023-2031). The Housing Element is a State-mandated plan for meeting the City’s housing needs, including housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households and special needs populations. The Fresno Housing Element is applicable within the Fresno city limits and would apply to all lands annexed into the City of Fresno. 1. FINDING that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to the commonsense exemption set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that adoption of the Fresno Housing Element (2023-2031) has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment. 2. RESOLUTION - adopting Plan Amendment Application No. P24-04066, amending the text of Chapter 11 of the Fresno General Plan to replace the 2015-2023 Fresno Housing Element with the Fresno Housing Element (2023-2031) including all Text, Policies, Maps, Tables, and Exhibits contained in the Fresno Housing Element, and authorizing the Planning and Development Director to file all necessary material with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for HCD to find that the Housing Element is in conformance with State Housing Element Law, and to make all non-substantive changes to the Housing Element to make it internally consistent or to address any non-substantive changes or amendments requested by the HCD to achieve certification. ID 24-1626 ADOPTED Pass
  28. 27 PAGE BREAK
  29. 28 9:20 A.M. #1
  30. 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Code Enforcement Division in the City Attorney’s Office: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2024-121, adding one full-time Senior Community Revitalization Specialist, and one full-time Community Revitalization Specialist positions in the City Attorney’s Office (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1601 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  31. 29 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 for rights of way for public street purposes of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 451-071-25 and 451-071-38, owned by Rocking Rail, LLC, a California limited liability company, 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 Parcels Numbers 451-071-25 and 451-071-38, owned by Rocking Rail, LLC, a California limited liability company, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1600 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 30 9:20 A.M. #2 (HEARING REMOVED FROM AGENDA. WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND RE-NOTICED.)
  33. 31 HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064, (Council District 1) - Planning & Development. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM/PM combination automobile service station and convenience store. ID 24-1653 CONTINUED AS NOTED
  34. 32 PAGE BREAK
  35. 33 9:25 A.M.
  36. 34 HEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Citizen Participation Plan. ID 24-1604 APPROVED Pass
  37. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  38. 2.-A. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the results of the Presidential General Election held within the City of Fresno on November 5, 2024. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-1559 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  39. 2.-B. RESOLUTION - Amending certain designated positions which shall be subject to the Conflict of Interest Code and defining categories of disclosures for such positions ID 24-1585 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  40. 2.-C. Approval of City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2025. ID 24-1650 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  41. 2.-D. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a Vacancy in the Office of Councilmember for District 5; Calling a Special Election to be Held on March 18, 2025, to Fill the Vacancy; and Calling for a Potential Run-Off Election (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-1665 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  42. 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Code Enforcement Division in the City Attorney’s Office: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2024-121, adding one full-time Senior Community Revitalization Specialist, and one full-time Community Revitalization Specialist positions in the City Attorney’s Office (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1601
  43. 2.-F. Approve the appointment of Mohammad Shaikh, MD to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee to a term ending December 12, 2027. Approve the appointment of Ward Scheitrum to the Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District to a term ending December 31, 2028. Approve the appointments of Marisol Baca and Danielle Shapazian to the Poet Laureate Selection Committee to terms ending December 31, 2026. Approve the reappointments of Megan Bohigian, Honora Chapman, Bryan Harley, Heather Kuyper-McKeithen, and Jessica Giffen to the Poet Laureate Selection Committee to terms ending December 31, 2028. ID 24-1666 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  44. 2.-G. Award an equipment contract to Oshkosh Airport Products, a Division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., for the procurement of one Class 5, 3,000-gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle for Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $1,421,363.47 (Council District 4) ID 24-1547 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  45. 2.-H. Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Lighthouse for Children, Inc. allocating an additional $75,375 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support a partnership with the Dollywood Foundation implementing the Imagination Library program in the City of Fresno. ID 24-1675 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  46. 2.-I. Submission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Tax (Measure P) Report for Fiscal Year 2024. ID 24-1652 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  47. 2.-J. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with Borrelli and Associates, Inc. expanding services to revise the emergency back-up generation system by $24,300 for a total revised contract amount of $214,100 for the Municipal Service Center Electrical Infrastructure and Rehab project and authorize the General Servies Director or designee to execute all related documents (Council District 3) ID 24-1662 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  48. 2.-K. Actions pertaining to grant agreements between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (FEOC)/Advance Peace: 1. Approve a Third Amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Agreement for the Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (VIPI) Year 1, dated February 21, 2023, to incorporate the Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy requiring community violence intervention employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) to go through a Live Scan background check, and to approve a no-cost revision to the scope of services to reallocate $16,752.44 to salaries and benefits from the educational/skill development line item. 2. Approve a First Amendment to the general fund Grant Agreement for the Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (VIPI) Year 2, dated June 26, 2024, to incorporate the Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy requiring community violence intervention employee(s) and/or independent contractor(s) to go through a Live Scan background check. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreements and all related documents on the behalf of the City of Fresno. ID 24-1418 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  49. 2.-L. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Eighth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 8, Unit 8, Non-Represented to increase the salary range for impacted classifications in accordance with the increase in California minimum wage, effective January 1, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1668 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 2.-M. Actions related to the acquisition of 930-934 F St and 931-937 China Alley, APN 467-071-15 (Council District 3) 1. *** RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property; and authorizing the Planning and Development Director or designee to enter into and administer contracts for the demolition of dangerous structures, and removal of hazardous materials without advertised competitive bidding; and approve the following contracts: David Knott Incorporated for Demolition Services in an amount not to exceed $490,000 and JSA Environmental Consulting for the Removal of Hazardous Materials in an amount not to exceed $40,100; and authorize the Planning and Development Director to sign such contracts (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Adopt a finding of an In-fill exemption in accordance with Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 3. Approve an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions with Central California Land Trust to acquire a fee interest in the real property situated at 930-934 F Street and 931-937 China Alley, Fresno, California, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 467-071-15 in the amount of $51,055.73. ID 24-1477 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  51. 2.-N. Approve the Standard Agreement for Consultant and Cleanup Services between the City of Fresno (City) and GHD Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,157,000, for Environmental Consultant and Cleanup Services for Project at 1457 H Street and a contingency amount not to exceed $484,000, for any additional work, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City (Bid File 12500393) (Council District 3) ID 24-1551 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  52. 2.-O. Approve a Service Agreement with RH Community Builders to manage a Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) Rapid Rehousing program offering 25-units serving youth ages 18 to 24, located at 1309 West Shaw Avenue (District 2), through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $1,149,508.39 funded with Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Youth Set-Aside Funds. ID 24-1557 APPROVED Pass
  53. 2.-P. Approve the Second Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) for professional emergency shelter, bridge housing, street outreach and navigation services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the State Encampment areas. The second amendment will not increase the overall funding provided to Poverello. The second amendment will continue the current contract term till July 30, 2025, and provides Poverello a 25% advance payment of $500,320.00, from the total Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF-3R) agreement of $2,001,280.00. ID 24-1569 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  54. 2.-Q. Approve the Grant Funding Agreement between Fresno Council of Governments and the City of Fresno for expenses related to housing planning and Development Code streamlining, in an amount not to exceed $146,230. ID 24-1630 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  55. 2.-R. Approve an Interagency Agreement between the City of Fresno and the Department of Planning and Development in an amount not to exceed $3,261,614 in State and Local Fiscal Recover Funds (SLFRF) part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ID 24-1658 APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  56. 2.-S. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 583rd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 revising various Contract Law Enforcement Services, Regional Training Center Facilities, Public Safety False Alarm, and Witness Fees in the Police Department Section (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1654 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  57. 2.-T. Actions pertaining to the Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Center Remodel Project Bid File No. 12403201-1: (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00212, for the Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Center Remodel Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,299,850.00 to MSH Development Group Inc., of Valencia, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Center Remodel Project. ID 24-1608 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  58. 2.-U. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. of Fresno, California, to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2026, without changing the compensation of the Agreement, for the engineering design services for the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Station 101A Project. (Council District 7) ID 24-1611 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  59. 2.-V. Approve the First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Fresno, California, to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2026, without changing the compensation of the Agreement, for the engineering design services for the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Station 102A Project. (Council District 5) ID 24-1612 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-W. ***BILL B-43 (Introduced December 5, 2024) (For Adoption) amending Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Sections 15-4907 and 15-5016, relating to modification authority for Conditional Use Permits (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1670 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  61. 2.-X. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with OMNI Design, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, California, to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2026, without changing the compensation of the Agreement, for the Design of Materials Storage Buildings at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project. (Council District 3) ID 24-1614 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  62. 2.-Y. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California, to extend the term of the contract to October 31, 2026, without changing the overall compensation of the Agreement, for the Design of Booster Pump Replacements at Pump Stations 89A, 133 and 150 and replace design work at Pump Station 133 with design work for Pump Station 176. (Council District 6) ID 24-1617 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  63. 2.-Z. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church, and Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., a California corporation of Clovis, to extend the term of the contract to December 31, 2026, without changing the compensation of the Agreement, for the Water Main Replacements in the area bound by Clinton, Teilman, University and West Avenues Project. (Council District 3) ID 24-1619 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  64. 2.-AA. Actions pertaining to the sale of remnant, undeveloped portions of land from the Veterans Boulevard Project: (Council District 2) 1. Adopt a finding that the sale of remnant, undeveloped portions of land from the Veterans Boulevard Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the “Common Sense Exemption,” set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); 2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions between the City of Fresno and Abbey Transportation System, Inc., a California corporation, for the sale of remnant, undeveloped portions of land located adjacent to the Veterans Boulevard Interchange. ID 24-1615 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  65. 2.-BB. Actions related to updating water conservation measures and the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Citywide): 1. Adopt a finding that the proposed updates to the City’s water conservation measures are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed changes will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. BILL (for Introduction) - Amending Subsection (vv) of Section 6-501, Subsections (a) and (e) of Section 6-520, and Section 6-522 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to regulations for urban water conservation and water efficient landscape standards; 3. ***RESOLUTION - Amending the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 571st Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to update water rate penalties relating to conditions of service work in the Public Utilities Section (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 5. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the issuance of fines for violations of the Fresno Municipal Code’s water conservation regulations based on water meter data and rescinding Resolution No. 2018-253 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 24-1649 TABLED Pass
  66. 2.-CC. Approve the Second Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement to December 30, 2025, for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Bar Screen Optimization Study (Council District 3). ID 24-1660 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  67. 2.-DD. Approve a three-year Consultant Services Agreement with Southwest Strategies Group for stakeholder engagement and public education support services for the Department of Public Utilities in the not to exceed amount of $1,338,000.00. (Citywide) ID 24-1651 APPROVED Pass
  68. 2.-EE. Approve a cooperative purchase agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation through June 30, 2027, for licensing OpenGov asset management software in the amount of $425,094.55, and for one-time professional software implementation services in the amount of $152,120.28, for a total contract amount of $577,214.83. (Citywide) ID 24-1655 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  69. 2.-PP. RESOLUTION - Amending Rules 2 and 3 of the Council Rules of Procedure Relating to Elections and Duties of the Council President and Vice President ID 24-1693 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass
  70. 2.-FF. Approve the Third Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026, for the preparation of a Nitrate Initial Assessment (Council Districts 3 and 6). ID 24-1667 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  71. 2.-GG. Approve the First Amendment to the Facility Relocation Cooperative Agreement between the City of Fresno and the California High-Speed Rail Authority. (Council Districts 1, 2, and 3) ID 24-1677 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  72. 2.-HH. Approve the First Amendment to extend the term of the Master Dual Jurisdiction Cooperative Agreement between the County of Fresno and City of Fresno for the improvement, repair, or maintenance of roads and associated traffic signals, bridges, and facilities for 5 years to December 31, 2029. (Citywide) ID 24-1599 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  73. 2.-II. Actions pertaining to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Grant Program for Environmental Justice and Transportation Equity in West Fresno: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Highway City Community Development, Inc.(HCCD), is uniquely qualified to perform services related to the City of Fresno’s CARB STEP Grant; 2. Approve a Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and Highway City Community Development, Inc. (HCCD), through April 30, 2028, in the total amount of$120,000, to provide outreach and engagement services related to the City’s CARB STEP Grant ID 24-1493 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  74. 2.-JJ. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Fresno, Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX), and the Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce (FMBCC) to support and recognize the partnership and collaboration on many transportation initiatives. ID 24-1580 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  75. 2.-KK. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to New Flyer of America Inc. for the purchase of four (4) 40’ hydrogen fuel cell electric buses and required Technician training in the amount of $6,728,116.40 ID 24-1581 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  76. 2.-LL. Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project (Bid File No. 12500168): 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P24-1582, dated November 21, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines. 2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $3,473,781 with RMS Construction, for construction services to implement the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility Improvement project. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents. ID 24-1582 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  77. 2.-MM. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Gillig LLC. for the purchase of eleven (11) new, 40’ low floor compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in the amount of $10,258,545. ID 24-1590 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  78. 2.-NN. Approve the appointment of Matias G. Bernal to the Immigration and Resident Affairs Committee for a term which serves at the pleasure of the Councilmember ID 24-1672 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  79. 2.-OO. ***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Attorney to continue enforcement of local and state laws related to wage theft prosecutions and street vending enforcement without requesting the immigration status of street vendors or victims of crime (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-1682 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  80. 2.-PP. RESOLUTION - Amending Rules 2 and 3 of the Council Rules of Procedure Relating to Elections and Duties of the Council President and Vice President ID 24-1693 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
  81. 78 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  82. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  83. 80 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  84. 81 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  85. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  86. 4.-A. WORKSHOP - Fresno County Property Owner’s Protection Alert ID 24-1685 PRESENTED
  87. 83 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the January 9, 2025, regular meeting.
  88. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  89. 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) Unit 10; 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) ID 24-1510 DISCUSSED
  90. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Tutelian & Company, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Case Number: 21CECG02805 ID 24-1681 DISCUSSED
  91. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01199 ID 24-1679 TABLED
  92. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1 Community Compact v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02740 ID 24-1680 DISCUSSED
  93. 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case ID 24-1597 DISCUSSED
  94. 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): City of Fresno v. The Estate of Anthony Lambetecchio (2686 N. Clovis Ave.; Code Enforcement case number E24-000293) ID 24-1674 DISCUSSED
  95. 5.-G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case ID 24-1683 DISCUSSED
  96. 5.-H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential case ID 24-1684 DISCUSSED
  97. 5.-I. 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 ID 24-1647 DISCUSSED
  98. 5.-J. 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 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney ID 24-1646 DISCUSSED
  99. 95 ADJOURNMENT
  100. 96 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  101. 97 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  102. 98 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE