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August 29, 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 9:03 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  17. 17 Proclamation for “Honoring Fresno Local Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Wide Receiver” ID 24-1165 PRESENTED
  18. 18 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month” ID 24-1071 PRESENTED
  19. 19 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  20. 20 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  21. 21 CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  22. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  23. 23 9:10 A.M.
  24. 24 HEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906, requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor store located at 2520 East Olive Avenue on the southeast corner of North Fresno Street and East Olive Avenue. (Council District 7) 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to deny CUP Application No. P22-03906 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for a Circle “D” Food & Liquor store. ID 24-1058 TABLED Pass
  25. 24 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  26. 25 9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 at 9:20 A.M.)
  27. 26 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 24-998 TABLED
  28. 27 9:25 A.M. (CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 at 9:25 A.M. #2)
  29. 28 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 24-903 TABLED
  30. 29 9:35 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
  31. 30 Actions by the Successor Agency to the Fresno Redevelopment Agency pertaining to the dedication of a portion of property owned by the Successor Agency to the Fresno Redevelopment Agency for the purpose of a public street easement on a portion previously vacated Santa Clara Street, between O Street and N Street: (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number 10429; 2. RESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of Successor Agency-owned property for the purpose of a public street easement on a portion previously vacated Santa Clara Street, between O Street and N Street. ID 24-1076 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 31 1:30 P.M.
  33. 32 WORKSHOP - Senator Anna Caballero’s 2024 Young Legislators Program Presentation ID 24-1152 TABLED
  34. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  35. 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for August 15, 2024, regular meeting ID 24-1146 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  36. 2.-B. Approve the award of a contract to provide catering and concession services to Pardini’s Inc. of Fresno, California, at the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center for three years with two optional one-year extensions, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute the contract subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office (Bid file 12400335) ID 24-1159 APPROVED Pass
  37. 2.-C. Actions pertaining to allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding: 1. Approve the recommendation of seven service proposals allocating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) totaling $100,000 (Bid File 12402305) to the following organizations: (1) Trans-e-motion $10,000; (2) BlaQueer Fresno $20,000; (3) Casita Feliz $13,500; (4) Dulce Upfront Labs $13,600; (5) South Tower Land Trust $25,000; (6) LGBTQ Fresno $12,740; (7) Oasis Legal $5,160; 2. RESOLUTION - Granting Authority to the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements with Community Based Organizations to provide programs and services funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to aid in the COVID-19 Recovery Effort. ID 24-1164 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  38. 2.-D. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Aviation or other authorized representative to: execute all implicated documentation for pre-application and application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for federal fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for both Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2025 and FY 2026 projects at both airports including all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the FAA; and apply for and accept grants and all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for matching funds for FY 2025 and 2026 FAA grants for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-1008 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  39. 2.-E. Approve a four-year preventative maintenance Service Agreement with SKIDATA, Inc. to provide preventative maintenance services for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in the amount of $404,740, plus related maintenance costs not to exceed $25,000 annually. (Council District 4) ID 24-989 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  40. 2.-F. Approve a five-year Service Agreement with SKIDATA, Inc. to provide upgrades to the point of sale system and Software as a Service (SaaS) for the Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in the amount of $190,397. (Council District 4) ID 24-993 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  41. 2.-G. Actions Pertaining to the Rebid of the Bridge Preventive Maintenance Program Phase II Project at Various Locations - Bid File Number 12400024-1 (Council District 4 and 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $587,120 to American Paving Construction Company of Fresno, California. ID 24-1077 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  42. 2.-H. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest from a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-58 for a total cost of $55,600 for the Southwest Fresno Trail Project. (Council District 3) ID 24-1084 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  43. 2.-I. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.17-acre (7,405 square feet) improved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-134-06, owned by RR-M Reyna, Inc., a California corporation, for an amount of $357,725, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and 7) ID 24-1087 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  44. 2.-J. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the California Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 Call For Projects Totaling up to $10 Million in Requests for Funding; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Applications and Grant Agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee. (Council Districts 2, 6, 7) ID 24-1108 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  45. 2.-K. Actions pertaining to the emergency preparation and implementation of a remediation action plan for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for the remedial action project for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the preparation and implementation of emergency remediation plan to mitigate gas emission exceedances at the north side of Fresno Sanitary Landfill. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1107 ADOPTED Pass
  46. 2.-L. Award a requirements contract to Carus, LLC., for the purchase of ortho polyphosphate, for three years with an option for two one-year extensions, in the amount of $920,887.49 per year plus annual Consumer Price Index increases (Bid File 12401056) (Citywide). ID 24-1104 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  47. 2.-M. BILL - (for Introduction) Granting 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. (Citywide) ID 24-1112 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  48. 2.-N. Approve an agreement with The Kenneth L. Maddy Institute (Maddy Institute) allocating 150,000 in ARPA funding for recruitment, personnel costs and scholarship support to enhance the current status of the legislative internship program. ID 24-1106 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  49. 2.-O. Actions pertaining to the award of a Requirements Contract for the purchase of eProcurement software and related services to OpenGov, Inc. for three years, with four optional one-year extensions in an amount not-to-exceed $28,810.60 for one-time implementation services plus $94,415.48 per year for cloud-hosted software, with annual increases not-to-exceed five percent (Bid File 9691) ID 24-1115 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 2.-P. Actions pertaining to the award of two requirements contracts for the purchase of On-Demand Towing Services for the City’s municipal fleet in the total not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $280,243 per year, plus annual price adjustments not-to-exceed 4%, and a contingency of $20,000 per year (Bid File 12401505) 1. Award a requirements contract to Reyna Towing of Fresno, California for one year, with five optional one-year extensions for towing services of light and medium duty municipal fleet vehicles 2. Award a requirements contract to Action Towing Dive Team, Inc. of Fresno, California for one year, with five optional one-year extensions for towing services of light, heavy, and super-heavy municipal fleet vehicles ID 24-1111 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  51. 2.-Q. Approve the First Amendment to the 2024 Playspace Agreement with KABOOM! Inc. in the amount of $181,765, for a total increased contract amount of $474,413, and to change the proposed project location. (Council District 4) ID 24-1091 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  52. 2.-R. Actions pertaining to Senior Hot Meal Programming: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the acceptance of a one-year $160,000 Grant Award from the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) to the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department for the Senior Hot Meals Program at six community centers and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, including any subsequent amendments and all necessary supporting documents with FMAAA (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 9th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $42,600 from the FMAAA for the Senior Hot Meals Program into the PARCS Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget (Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing Acceptance of Food Service Equipment of a value not to exceed $50,000 from the FMAAA to be used for Senior Hot Meals Program Implementation ID 24-1113 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  53. 2.-S. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Officers Association, FPOA-Basic for Unit 4 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Non-Management Police - Unit 4) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 4, Unit 4 - Non-Management Police (FPOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Non-Management Police - Unit 4) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-1150 ADOPTED Pass
  54. 2.-T. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Officers Association, FPOA-Management for Unit 9 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Police Management - Unit 9) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Second Amendment to FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 9, Unit 9 - Police Management (FPOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Police Management - Unit 9) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1151 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  55. 2.-U. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Third Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by retitling the Supervising Airports Operations Officer to Airports Operations Supervisor and increasing the monthly salary step plan range for the classification, effective September 9, 2024 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1092 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  56. 2.-V. Actions pertaining to the Travel Inn Affordable Rental Housing Development located at 1444 West White Avenue, Fresno, California (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution in support of a contribution of City-owned property located at 1444 West White Avenue, Fresno, California 93728 to Cesar Chavez Foundation for the development of affordable rental housing, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all contract/lease related documents on behalf of the City (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-935 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  57. 2.-W. Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House for professional triage center services at Naomi’s House and Clarion Pointe, and to increase funding by $525,405.56 in Homeless, Housing Assistance, and Prevention funds (HHAP) for total program award $3,125,195.25. ID 24-1120 TABLED
  58. 2.-X. Actions pertaining to the 2022 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $124,756 in grant funding for the 2022 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health. 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2022 SHSGP grant. ID 24-1114 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  59. 2.-Y. Actions pertaining to the 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $124,218 in grant funding for the 2023 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of Behavioral Health. 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2023 SHSGP grant. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $124,200 for the Police Department’s 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 24-1117 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-Z. Approve the FY 24 annual participation agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition of funds, including interest, forfeited in connection with a crime and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related documents. ID 24-1118 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  61. 2.-AA. RESOLUTION - Approval and implementation of the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration, and execution of related agent forms. ID 24-1040 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  62. 2.-BB. ***RESOLUTION - For the Delinquent Utilities Enforcement Act directing the City Manager or designee to collect on all delinquent utility accounts over $50,000 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1168 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  63. 2.-CC. ***RESOLUTION - Naming the park to be located at S. MLK Jr Blvd. and E. Church Ave. “Les Kimber Park.” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1101 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  64. 2.-DD. Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Section 13-305 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Tree Preservation ID 24-980 TABLED
  65. 2.-EE. ***RESOLUTION - Repealing and Restating Resolution 2022-086 Establishing the City of Fresno Tree Policy (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1161 TABLED
  66. 2.-FF. Approve the reappointment of Stefanie Diaz to the City of Fresno Women's Commission to a term ending August 29, 2026. ID 24-1056 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  67. 2.-GG. Actions pertaining to breeding, transfer, sale of dogs and cats and licensing of dogs: 1. ***BILL B-26 - (Intro’d 8/15/2024)(For Adoption) Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10-328 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to breeding, transfer and sale of dogs and cats (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution Number 2024-134 relating to a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses, increased penalties, and development of a citywide program to reduce unauthorized breeding. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1132 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  68. 2.-HH. ***BILL B-27 - (Intro’d 8/15/2024)(For Adoption) Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to remove squatters from short-term rentals and hotels (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1133 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  69. 68 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  70. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  71. 3.-A. ***RESOLUTION - Amending the Better Business Act (Resolution 2009-118) to add an exception for Exclusive Negotiating Agreements pertaining to private projects contemplated on City owned property that are anticipated to provide a substantial public benefit. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ID 24-1141 ADOPTED AS AMENDED Pass
  72. 3.-B. Actions pertaining to an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation: 1. Invoke Exception to the Better Business Act pursuant to Section 2 pertaining to certain Exclusive Negotiating Agreements. 2. Enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo Corporation to develop the terms of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement and to negotiate terms to construct, operate, manage, and maintain anticipated improvements to parking facilities. ID 24-1142 APPROVED Pass
  73. 3.-C. Actions pertaining to the South Central Fresno AB 617 Community Truck Reroute Study, Fresno Community Environmental Health Impact Assessment, and to City of Fresno Truck Route Map: 1. RESOLUTION - Accepting the South Central Fresno AB 617 Community Truck Reroute Study prepared by Arcadis, and the Fresno Community Environmental Health Impact Assessment prepared by University of California, Merced; 2. BILL - (For Introduction) Adopting changes and additions to the official list of designated truck routes within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section 14-1303 of the Fresno Municipal Code. (Citywide) ID 24-1109 TABLED
  74. 73 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  75. 74 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  76. 75 Public Comment Received ID 24-1298
  77. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  78. 4.-A. Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 10, Article 24 To The Fresno Municipal Code, Authorizing Local Businesses To Enforce Private Property Rights Against Trespassers At Privately Owned Locations Open To The Public ID 24-1177 ADOPTED Pass
  79. 77 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the September 12, 2024, regular meeting.
  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 9; 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 24-983 DISCUSSED
  82. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall. ID 24-1136 DISCUSSED
  83. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) South Fresno Community Alliance v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 21CECG03237 ID 24-1090 DISCUSSED
  84. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case ID 24-1098 DISCUSSED
  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 24-1102 DISCUSSED
  86. 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Michael Manfredi v City of Fresno, PSI Administered by Tristar Risk Management, Tristar Claim Number 1010104609-ADR-1 ID 24-1054 DISCUSSED
  87. 5.-G. 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 24-1148 DISCUSSED
  88. 86 ADJOURNMENT
  89. 87 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  90. 88 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  91. 89 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE