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September 26, 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 9:02 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation by Pastor Cassandra Topping from the Northeast Assembly of God
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  17. 17 Proclamation of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month ID 24-1017 PRESENTED
  18. 18 Proclamation for “Dunn Transport” ID 24-1208 PRESENTED
  19. 19 Proclamation for “Sophia Maria Lesseos Day” ID 24-1229 PRESENTED
  20. 20 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month” ID 24-1072 PRESENTED
  21. 21 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  22. 22 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  23. 23 CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  24. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  25. 25 9:15 A.M.
  26. 26 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 60 (territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-150-45S & 487-150-46S) (Southwest corner of East Jensen Avenue & South Holloway Avenue) (Council District 5); 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 60 (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. 60 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1261 ADOPTED Pass
  27. 27 9:20 A.M. #1
  28. 28 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18, Annexation Number 001 (Final Tract Map Number 6362) (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1); 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 18 and Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 001 (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. 18, Annexation No. 001 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1259 ADOPTED Pass
  29. 29 9:20 A.M. #2(CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 31, 2024 AT 9:20 A.M.)
  30. 30 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 24-1250 CONTINUED AS NOTED
  31. 31 9:25 A.M. #1
  32. 32 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 151 (Final Tract Map Number 6362) (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 151 (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. 11, Annexation No. 151 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1263 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 33 9:25 A.M. #2(CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 10, 2024, AT 9:25 A.M.)
  34. 34 HEARING to consider initiation of the Tower District Specific Plan update, pertaining to all properties located within the boundaries of the Tower District Specific Plan area of the Fresno General Plan. 1. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02869 initiating the Tower District Specific Plan Draft Land Use Map and Draft Specific Plan update 2. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02420 initiating preparation of the Tower Entertainment District Overlay 3. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02871 initiating preparation of the Tower District Specific Plan Objective Design Standards 4. Second contract amendment extending the Consultant Services Agreement with Wallace, Roberts and Todd (WRT) to June 30, 2025. ID 24-1170 CONTINUED AS NOTED
  35. 35 9:35 A.M.
  36. 36 Actions pertaining to adopting an ordinance granting Non-Exclusive Roll-Off Franchises (Citywide): 1. Hold a hearing on September 26, 2024, at 9:35 a.m. in accordance with Fresno City Charter Section 1303 related to the ordinance and adoption of the ordinance; 2. ***BILL No. B-28 (Introduced August 29, 2024) (For adoption) of the City of Fresno, California, to grant Big Bros Dumpsters Rentals, E&E Transport, LLC., Everyday Junk Removal & Hauling, Inc., and UC Cleanup Services a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off Collection Services within the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s veto); 3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the agreements of Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off Collection Services with the City of Fresno. ID 24-1213 ADOPTED Pass
  37. 37 9:40 A.M.
  38. 38 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 Parcel Numbers 451-071-17 and 451-071-34, owned by Arthur and Patricia Velasquez, 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 451-071-17 and 451-071-34, owned by Arthur and Patricia Velasquez, 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 24-1222 ADOPTED Pass
  39. 38 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  40. 39 9:45 A.M.
  41. 40 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of parcels 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 Parcel Numbers 446-232-36 and 446-232-40, owned by Maninder Singh and Palwinder Kaur Singh, 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 446-232-36 and 446-232-40, owned by Maninder Singh Sandhu and Palwinder Kaur Sandhu, 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 24-1223 ADOPTED Pass
  42. 41 9:55 A.M.
  43. 42 HEARING to consider an appeal related to Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03592 and related Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592, pertaining to an existing ±11,250 square-foot vacant building located on a ±0.26-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Stanislaus and M Streets in downtown Fresno (Council District 3) - Planning & Development Department. 1. CONSIDERATION of Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592, dated July 23, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption; and, 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03592 and related Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592, authorizing the expansion of an existing legal non-conforming Auto/Vehicle Repair (Major) land use and related site operations into a vacant building located across the street subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 23, 2024. ID 24-1192 TABLED
  44. 43 10:00 A.M.
  45. 44 Appearance by the Fresno Valley Dream Center to discuss Love Note evidence based curriculum ID 24-1294 PRESENTED
  46. 45 10:03 A.M.
  47. 46 Appearance by Fernando Paul Elizondo to discuss the use of eminent domain and public comment. (District 3 Resident) ID 24-1224 PRESENTED
  48. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  49. 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for September 12, 2024, regular meeting ID 24-1292 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 2.-B. Actions related to the Airport Joint Use Agreement with the United States of America covering the use of Airfield Facilities at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) by California Air National Guard (CANG). (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 an Airport Joint Use Agreement with the United States of America covering the use of Airfield Facilities at FAT by California Air National Guard (CANG) for the term of seven (7) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Agreement is $289,312.56 for fees from the two (2) year holdover period, and an additional $1,076,489.70 in fees from years 3-7 for the remaining term of the Agreement. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of the Agreement is approximately $1,365,802.26, plus annual CPI adjustments not to exceed 3%. ID 24-1296 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  51. 2.-C. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 10th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $3,252,100 in FY 2024 City Council Department operating and capital carryover and trueing up the Department of Public Works Council Infrastructure Capital Project budgeted carryover totals (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 24-1276 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  52. 2.-D. ***Bill B-31 (Intro’d September 12, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Hearing Officer Authority, FMC section 1-409, to provide authority for limited reductions in fines. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1280 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  53. 2.-E. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation for the Small Business Façade Program adding $400,000 in additional funding and extending the term to December 31, 2025 ID 24-1253 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  54. 2.-F. Approve a Voluntary Collection Agreement with HOMEAWAY.COM, INC. (Vrbo.com) and its subsidiaries for collection of City of Fresno Transient Occupancy Tax and authorize the City Controller to execute the Agreement. ID 24-1302 APPROVED Pass
  55. 2.-G. Actions Pertaining to the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Byrne Discretionary Grant: 1. Approving a grant subrecipient agreement (Agreement) with the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) to provide reimbursement for licensed mental health services for Advance Peace Fellows and violence impacted individuals in amount not to exceed $270,000. 2. Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno. ID 24-1255 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  56. 2.-H. Actions pertaining to service agreements for One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program between the City of Fresno (City) and the CBOs: 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the agreement between the City and Downtown Association of Fresno to extend the term through June 30, 2025 and increase compensation in the total amount to not exceed $703,030. 2. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement between the City and Career Nexus to extend the term through June 30, 2025 and increase compensation in the total amount to not exceed $176,820. 3. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement between the City and Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) to extend the term through June 30, 2025 and increase compensation in the total amount to not exceed $84,510. 4. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement between the City and Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) to extend the term through June 30, 2025 and increase compensation in the total amount to not exceed $285,110. 5. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement between the City and Poverello House to extend the term through June 30, 2025 and increase compensation in the total amount to not exceed $276,850. ID 24-1275 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  57. 2.-I. Approve a Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants between the City of Fresno and Fresno Mission Communities, Inc., and for the benefit as a third-party beneficiary the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Homekey 3 City Studios project located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, California (Council District 4) ID 24-1074 APPROVED Pass
  58. 2.-J. Approve acceptance of donated funds from the Fresno Police Chief’s Foundation, in the total amount of $33,500 to secure five (5) additional Automated License Plate Readers subscriptions for two years from Flock Safety. ID 24-1228 APPROVED Pass
  59. 2.-K. Actions pertaining to the 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $673,000 in grant funding for the 2025 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the agreement, extensions and all related documentation applicable to the 2025 STEP grant 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 14th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $502,500 for the Police Department’s STEP grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 24-1272 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-L. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department’s Air Support “Skywatch” Unit lease purchase and installation agreements with Airbus, Inc. and Hangar One, Inc. 1. Award a sole source agreement with Airbus Inc. for a lease of 10 years in an amount not to exceed $4,700,833.01 including 8.35% tax for the purchase and maintenance of one H125 helicopter to provide airborne law enforcement, fire suppression, air ambulance, search and rescue and many other public and private operations with specific mission needs within the city. 2. Award a sole source agreement with Hangar One, Inc. for a lease of 10 years in an amount not to exceed $2,226,224.54 including 7.75% tax for purchase and installation of police equipment on the H125 helicopter. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and approving the sole source purchase of an Airbus H125 Helicopter for the Fresno Police Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and approving the sole source purchase and installation of Police equipment on an Airbus H125 Helicopter for the Fresno Police Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1303 ADOPTED Pass
  61. 2.-M. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 15th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $18,635,900 for the Capital Projects Department budget to allocate retained earnings from the Downtown Fresno Infrastructure Grant for the remaining fiscal year expenditures and reappropriate $4,254,100 from Public Works Department to Capital Projects Department. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1256 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  62. 2.-N. Actions pertaining to professional on-call engineering design services for the Capital Projects Department on City of Fresno water, wastewater, and recycled water capital improvement projects (Bid File 12400575) (Citywide): 1. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,000,000; 2. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California in the amount of $1,000,000; 3. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,000,000; 4. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, of Fresno, California, in the amount of $1,000,000; 5. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Clovis, California in the amount of $1,000,000. ID 24-1233 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  63. 2.-O. Actions pertaining to professional On-Call Construction Management Services for the Capital Projects Department on City of Fresno capital improvement projects: (Bid File 12402167) (Citywide); 1. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with NV5, Incorporated of Fresno, California in the amount of $5,000,000; 2. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Anser Advisory of Bakersfield, California in the amount of $5,000,000; 3. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with CCME, Incorporated of Fresno, California in the amount of $5,000,000. ID 24-1235 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  64. 2.-P. Reject all bids received for the Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Center Remodel Project. (Bid File No. 12403201) (Council District 4) ID 24-1240 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  65. 2.-Q. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with WRT Inc., of San Francisco, California in the amount of $900,969, with a contingency amount not to exceed $120,000, for the design and construction support services for the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Basins Project. (Council District 2, 3, 4 and 6) ID 24-1244 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  66. 2.-R. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director, Capital Projects Director, or their respective designees to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, all project-related documents and agreements, including amendments, with utility companies, public or otherwise, for public work of improvement no greater than the formal bid limit. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1247 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  67. 2.-S. Approve the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Partners in Control Inc., dba Enterprise Automation, in the amount of $200,000, increasing the total contract amount to $650,000. (Citywide) ID 24-1266 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  68. 2.-T. Award a Product Requirements Contract for Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite with Thatcher Company of California, Inc., for three years with an option for two one-year extensions; with a total not to exceed contract amount of $5,371,126.20, plus annual Consumer Price Index increases (Bid File 12401016-1) (Citywide). ID 24-1274 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  69. 2.-U. Actions pertaining to an Extraterritorial Water and Sewer Service and Offsite Infrastructure Agreement between Clovis Unified School District and the City of Fresno (City of Fresno Sphere of Influence and County of Fresno): 1. RESOLUTION - Considering Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH No. 2005101054 and adopting findings pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15162; 2. Approve an Extraterritorial Water and Sewer Service and Offsite Infrastructure Agreement between Clovis Unified School District and the City of Fresno for the Terry Bradley Educational Center. ID 24-1315 ADOPTED Pass
  70. 2.-V. Approve Funding Agreement No. 2 with the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) for the Highway Litter Abatement Program (LAP) in the amount of $300,000. (Citywide) ID 24-1211 APPROVED Pass
  71. 2.-W. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program Cycle 3 Call For Projects Totaling up to $2 Million in Request for Funding; and Authorizing the Execution of a Planning Grant Application and Grant Agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council District 3 and 5) ID 24-1248 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  72. 2.-X. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Parcel Map Number 2004-36 as Annexation Number 59 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, October 10, 2024, at 9:15 am. (East Belmont Avenue and North Laverne Avenue) (Council District 5) ID 24-1258 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  73. 2.-Y. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-250-02 as Annexation Number 63 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, October 31, 2024, at 9:10 am (Located on the east side of North Blythe Avenue, south of West Ashlan Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 24-1260 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  74. 2.-Z. Award a requirements contract to Witbro Inc. dba Seal Rite Paving & Grading for one year with four optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $406,611.55 per year to furnish and install pavement undulations on various streets (Bid File 12402144) (Citywide). ID 24-1277 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  75. 2.-AA. Actions pertaining to South Central Fresno AB 617 Community Truck Reroute Study and related Health Assessment: (Council Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7), 1. Approve a Third Amendment to Consultant Agreement with Arcadis, formerly IBI Group, to extend the agreement to December 31, 2024; 2. Approve a Third Amendment to Research Agreement with the University of California, Merced, related to the Health Assessment, to extend the agreement to December 31, 2024; 3. Approve a Second Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (District) for the South Central Fresno AB 617 Community Truck Reroute Study and relate Health Assessment to extend the agreement to December 31, 2024. ID 24-1297 APPROVED Pass
  76. 2.-BB. RESOLUTION -Authorizing submission of a funding request in the amount of $2,194,113 to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for the purchase of two (2) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses, execution of grant award documents if awarded, and execution of related certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms. ID 24-1239 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  77. 2.-CC. Actions related to the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program for funding to conduct FAX maintenance facility improvements: 1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a project description for and acceptance of funding in the amount of $1,348,874 from the California State of Good Repair (SGR) program, approving the associated FY 2024-25 project list, and authorizing execution of grant documents. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-1262 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  78. 2.-DD. Approve Grant Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) allocating $75,000 in funding for the MMC Community Resource Building Project. ID 24-1300 TABLED
  79. 2.-EE. Approve Grant Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) allocating $300,000 in funding for Domestic Violence Emergency Response and Safe Housing Programs ID 24-1301 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  80. 79 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  81. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  82. 3.-A. WORKSHOP - Tower District Specific Plan Update ID 24-1305 PRESENTED
  83. 82 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  84. 83 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. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  87. 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 24-1206 DISCUSSED
  88. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Emilia Lizeth Rivera Silva v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 21CECG00913 ID 24-1252 DISCUSSED
  89. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Margarita Cingoz v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG04597 ID 24-987 DISCUSSED
  90. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Adventure Church, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Terance Frazier; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG04022 and Court of Appeal F086428 ID 24-1313 DISCUSSED
  91. 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 24-1282 DISCUSSED
  92. 91 ADJOURNMENT
  93. 92 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the October 10, 2024, regular meeting.
  94. 93 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  95. 94 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE