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December 5, 2024 ·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 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 9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation by Dr. Ghia Xiong, Director of The Fresno Center’s Living Well Center
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  17. 17 Proclamation for “Adrian Jones Day” ID 24-1384 PRESENTED
  18. 18 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  19. 19 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  20. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  21. 21 9:15 A.M.
  22. 22 HEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-02419 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-02419, amending Sections 15-4907 and 15-5016 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to modification authority of conditional use permits. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P24-02419, that Text Amendment Application No. P24-02419 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 2. BILL (for Introduction) amending Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Section 15-4907 and 15-5016 relating to modification authority for conditional use permits. ID 24-1550 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 23 PAGE BREAK
  24. 24 9:20 A.M. #1
  25. 25 HEARING to consider the adoption of the South Central Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR), State Clearinghouse (SHC) No. 2019079022. The following applications have been filed by the Planning and Development Director and pertain to approximately 5,567 acres in the South Industrial Priority Area: 1. CONSIDERATION of Resolution Certifying Final EIR (EIR SCH No. 2019079022), for the South Central Specific Plan and related plan amendment and rezone (see Exhibits O, P, Q, and R). a. Consider Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section, 15091; and b. Consider Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 2. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03961 which proposes to repeal the North Avenue Industrial Triangle Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 930 acres located in the South Central Specific Plan area. 3. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03962 which proposes to repeal that part of the Roosevelt Community Plan that overlaps with the South Central Specific Plan area, pertaining to approximately 3,888 acres. 4. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03963 which proposes to adopt the November 2024 Draft of the South Central Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 5,567 acres located in the South Industrial Priority Area. 5. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application P24-03965 which proposes to update the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan, pertaining to 1,103 acres, to incorporate the land use changes proposed in the South Central Specific Plan. 6. CONSIDER BILL (For Introduction and Adoption) Approving Rezone Application P24-03967 which proposes to rezone approximately 279 acres of property within the South Central Specific Plan area to be consistent with the planned land uses proposed in the South Central Specific Plan. 7. CONSIDERATION of Resolution Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or her designee to correct any typographical errors and update the text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the South Central Specific Plan and the Fresno General Plan to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency. ID 24-1571 APPROVED Pass
  26. 26 9:20 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 12, 2024, MEETING AT 9:20 A.M.)
  27. 27 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 24-1577 CONTINUED
  28. 28 9:25 A.M.
  29. 28 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  30. 29 HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the approval of Development Permit Application No. P23-03784 and related Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03785, which propose to develop a new Kindergarten through Eighth Grade (K-8) charter school campus on approximately 2.31 acres located on the south side of West Belmont Avenue, between North Pacific and North Delno Avenues. (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to approve Development Permit Application No. P23-03784 authorizing the construction of a new Kindergarten through Eighth Grade (K-8) charter school campus for Golden Charter Academy subject to Conditions of Approval dated August 30, 2024. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to approve Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03785 authorizing modified development standards related to setbacks, façade design, site design, and landscape buffers, in accordance with FMC Sections 15-1103, 15-1104, 15-1105, and 15-2305, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated August 30, 2024. ID 24-1531 APPROVED Pass
  31. 30 10:00 A.M.
  32. 31 Appearance by Matilda Garcia regarding “Emergency Rental Assistance Application” (District 5 Resident) ID 24-1598
  33. 32 10:03 A.M.
  34. 33 Appearance by David Roberts regarding “Blue Heron Ceramic Mural - University High Student built” (County Resident) ID 24-1622 PRESENTED
  35. 34 10:06 A.M.
  36. 35 Appearance by Mary Padilla regarding “Who we are representing” (District 2 Resident) ID 24-1623
  37. 36 10:09 A.M.
  38. 37 Appearance by Susan Monet regarding “Animal Control / Stray Dog / Intake at Shelters” (District 7 Resident) ID 24-1624
  39. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  40. 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for November 21, 2024, Regular Meeting ID 24-1627 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  41. 2.-B. Approve First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Council of Governments for Overall Work Program Planning Services to extend the term of the agreement by seven years, to December 31, 2031. ID 24-1402 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  42. 2.-C. Actions related to the Non-Exclusive License Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services and Office Space Lease with G2 Secure Staff, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and 2. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services and Office Space Lease (License) with G2 Secure Staff, LLC., a Texas Limited Liability Company (G2), at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for the Initial Term of three (3) years, with one (1) option to extend the Initial Term for an additional three (3) years for a total Extended Term of six (6) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this License is approximately $512,887.83 annually, which represents the sum of eleven percent (11%) of G2’s monthly gross revenue from all its operations at FAT. Total anticipated revenue during the life of this License (including the Extended Term) is approximately $1,538,663.49. ID 24-1544 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  43. 2.-D. Approve an Early Termination of Lease with Air Land and Storage Investors, a Limited Partnership, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to terminate the Land Lease approximately 20 years early. (Council District 4) ID 24-1545 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  44. 2.-E. Actions related to the Terminal Expansion Project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4): 1. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Phase Two Construction of the Progressive Design-Build contract with Q&D Construction as part of the New Terminal Expansion project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in an amount not to exceed $2,506,060.55 and 140 days. ID 24-1546 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  45. 2.-F. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with RS&H California, Inc., to provide additional professional airport planning and environmental consulting services to prepare and implement an Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement Work Plan for Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $175,500 (Council District 4). ID 24-1548 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  46. 2.-G. Actions pertaining to the 2024 Bureau of Justice Assistance Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program grant award (Council District 4): 1. Authorize the Director of Aviation to accept the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest (BVP) program grant award totaling $2,819.87 for the reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers at the Airport. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents for acceptance, modification, extension and administration of the 2024 BJA BVP grant program. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 26th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $5,800 for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Fifty-Percent Grant Match Program (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto). ID 24-1549 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  47. 2.-H. Approve the Third Amendment to the Parking Lot Management Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Fresno and SP Plus Corporation (SP Plus). The Third Amendment reimburses SP Plus $487,275.00 for the installation of a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system at Fresno Yosemite International Airport parking lots. (Council District 4) ID 24-1586 APPROVED Pass
  48. 47 PAGE BREAK
  49. 2.-I. Reject all bids for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Sound Mitigation Acoustical Remedy Treatment (SMART) Program Phase 19, Bid Group 27 (Bid File 12402284) ID 24-1592 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 2.-J. Actions pertaining to a service agreement for electronic bill presentment payment services for utility bill payments: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that the provider is uniquely qualified; and 2. Approve a three-year service agreement with First Mobile Trust, LLC dba First Billing Services, in the total amount of $478,800 for bill presentment and payment services to utility customers; 3. Authorize the City Controller or designee(s) to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. ID 24-1616 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  51. 2.-K. Actions related to amending agreement A211006364 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): 1. Approve acceptance of Cal OES amendments six and seven for an additional $200,000 for Haz Mat training agreement A211006364 and authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel in order to staff the vacancies created by training attendance. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 21st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $200,000 for Amendments Six and Seven for Haz Mat Training Agreement A211006364 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 24-1519 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  52. 2.-L. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Fire Department’s Acceptance of a California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) training award: 1. Approve acceptance of the FY 2024 Cal OES training award for $169,950 for Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response and Regional Task Force Five (RTF 5) training 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $170,000 from the 2024 California Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) Training Award for Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response and Regional Task Force Five (RTF 5) training (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1568 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  53. 2.-M. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement with Locality Media, Inc. dba First Due for the purchase of a Records Management System (RMS) software license for a term of three years, for the total amount not to exceed $354,000. ID 24-1572 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  54. 2.-N. ***RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, Adopting the 25th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution 2024-122 to appropriate $57,000 for the Joint Training Program between Fresno City College (State Center Community College) and the Fresno Fire Department. (Requires 5 votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1583 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  55. 2.-O. Actions pertaining to a Facility Condition Assessment of the City of Fresno owned parking garage structures and surface parking lots located in the Downtown and Tower District areas (Council Districts 1 and 3): 1. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. in the total amount of $137,500 plus a not-to-exceed contingency amount of $10,000 to conduct a facility condition assessment of the five parking garage structures and eleven surface lots located throughout the Downtown and Tower District areas 2. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documents ID 24-1593 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  56. 55 PAGE BREAK
  57. 2.-P. Actions pertaining to the Garage 7 High Priority Repairs project: 1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract to Capital Industrial Restoration Inc., of Rancho Cordova, California, in the amount of $1,632,100.00 for the Garage 7 High Priority Repairs project located at 801 Van Ness (Bid File #12500449) (District 3) 3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to sign and execute all related documents ID 24-1594 APPROVED Pass
  58. 2.-Q. Approve the third amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Fresno and Tutelian Holdings I, LLC, for office space at 2440 Tulare Street, Suite 430, Civic Center Square, extending the lease term for an additional six months through February 28, 2026, in the amount of $47,243 for rent plus the proportionate share of building operating costs estimated with this extension is $27,201 for the Planning and Development Department, Housing Production, Housing Finance, and Community Development Divisions (District 3) ID 24-1595 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  59. 2.-R. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 28th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $10,000 from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Better Together Giving Program for Senior Programming (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1573 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-S. Actions pertaining to the Parks Master Plan technical amendment and related environmental finding: 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-03198, an addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for environmental assessment No. A-17-06, prepared in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Adopting the Parks Master Plan technical amendment to incorporate Measure P and reflect updated census data, and park and facility inventory. ID 24-1607 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  61. 2.-T. Actions pertaining to allocation of One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps program funding to two organizations to provide wraparound services: 1. *** RESOLUTION - Granting Authority to the City Manager or his or her designee to enter into agreements with Community Based Organizations in the amount of $730,875 to provide wraparound services to be funded by the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps program.(Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Approve two (2) Service Agreements allocating One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps grant program funding to local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) totaling $730,875 (RFP 12500142) to the following organizations: (1) CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties $130,875; and (2) Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corp $600,000. ID 24-1587 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  62. 2.-U. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and FCS International, Inc. (FCS), regarding environmental planning and consulting services for the Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $153,636 and uphold the City Manager’s determination that FCS International, Inc. is uniquely qualified. ID 24-1618 APPROVED Pass
  63. 2.-V. Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Rescue Mission, Inc. and Fresno City Center, Inc. for the development of a new Transitional Age Youth shelter facility (Council District 4): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Part of the American Rescue Plan Act) Grant Agreement with Fresno Rescue Mission, Inc. and Fresno City Center, Inc., in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for the development of a new shelter facility for Transitional Age Youth ID 24-1419 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  64. 2.-W. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Grant Agreement (Part of the American Rescue Plan Act-ARPA) with Fresno Housing Authority for construction improvements at Promesa Commons, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. (Council District 3) ID 24-1476 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  65. 2.-X. Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement in the amount of $800,000 with Central California Land Trust for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two single-family homes to be sold and preserved as affordable housing. ID 24-1628 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  66. 2.-Y. Actions pertaining to the Rotary East Pickleball Courts Project (Bid File No. 12500848) (Council District 6): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Rotary East Pickleball Courts Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $854,126.40 for the Base Bid only, with Harris Development Corp. dba HBC Enterprises of Clovis, California as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Rotary East Pickleball Courts Project. ID 24-1579 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  67. 2.-Z. Actions pertaining to the Senior Activity Center Project: (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00678 and P24-00214 (SCH 2024101319) dated October 28, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 27th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $502,000.00 for the Senior Activity Center Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 1 for Phase Two of a Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Integrated Community Development of Woodland Hills, California to provide design and construction services related to the Senior Activity Center Project in an amount not to exceed $30,014,208.00, bringing the total contract amount to $30,536,376.00. ID 24-1609 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  68. 2.-AA. Approve an invoice from AT&T in the amount of $115,207.63 as the balance due for City-requested relocation of telecommunication facilities in connection with the Fresno Street Corridor Improvement Project. (Council Districts 3, 4, 6, and 7) ID 24-1584 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  69. 2.-BB. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6360 as Annexation Number 152 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, January 9, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the northeast corner of East McKinley Avenue Alignment and North Armstrong Avenue). (Council District 7) ID 24-1610 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  70. 2.-CC. ***BILL B-41 - (Intro’d November 21, 2024)(For Adoption) - Amending the uncodified ordinance to adopt changes and additions to the official list of designated special speed zones for various streets within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section 14-1501 of the Fresno Municipal Code. (Citywide)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1620 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  71. 2.-DD. ***Bill B-42 - (Intro’d November 21, 2024)(For Adoption) - Adding Chapter 10, Article 26 To The Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “The Sidewalk Vending Ordinance” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1621 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  72. 71 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  73. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  74. 72 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the January 9, 2025, regular meeting.
  75. 3.-A. WORKSHOP - Community Workforce Agreement (Project Labor Agreement) Annual Review. ID 24-1407 CONTINUED Pass
  76. 74 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  77. 75 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  78. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  79. 4.-A. WORKSHOP - Fresno County Property Owner’s Protection Alert ID 24-1591 CONTINUED Pass
  80. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  81. 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 24-1509 DISCUSSED
  82. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno Fire & Police Retirement System, et al. v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG03835 ID 24-1606 DISCUSSED
  83. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case ID 24-1602 CONTINUED
  84. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential case ID 24-1644 CONTINUED
  85. 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 24-1661 DISCUSSED
  86. 84 ADJOURNMENT
  87. 85 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  88. 86 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  89. 87 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE