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August 15, 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 9:04 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 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  18. 18 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  19. 19 CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  20. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  21. 21 9:10 A.M. #1
  22. 22 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 150 (Final Tract Map Number 6379). (Located on the northwest corner of East Florence Avenue and South Peach Avenue) (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 150 (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. 150 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1009 ADOPTED Pass
  23. 22 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  24. 23 PAGE BREAK
  25. 24 9:10 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO AUGUST 29, 2024)
  26. 25 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 Appellant’s 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 24-964 CONTINUED
  27. 26 9:10 A.M. #3
  28. 27 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance amending Annexation Number 37 of the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Final Tract Map Number 6410, to change the types of Services, the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax, and the Maximum Special Tax to be levied (Located on the northeast corner of East Church Avenue and South Peach Avenue): (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Amendment of Annexation No. 37 of Community Facilities District No. 11 and the Levy of a New Maximum Special Tax; (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) - Amending Ordinance No. 2011-11 and Levying a Changed Maximum Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 37, Final Tract Map No. 6410. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1025 ADOPTED Pass
  29. 28 9:15 A.M.
  30. 29 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P22-03846, Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 and related Environmental Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 pertaining to approximately 20.23 acres of property on the north and south sides of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk and North Gregory Avenues (Council District 1) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPT - Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 dated May 3, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Addendum dated June 13, 2024. 2. RESOLUTION - Annexation Application No. P22-03846 (for the Ashlan-Polk Nos. 3 and 4 Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North Central Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 proposing to pre-zone: approximately 9.54 acres of the subject property from the County of Fresno RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-5/ANX (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) zone district; and approximately 9.78 acres of the subject property from the RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-5/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/conditions of zoning) zone district. ID 24-898 TABLED
  31. 30 PAGE BREAK
  32. 31 9:20 A.M.
  33. 32 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 of Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-071-43, owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees of The Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, 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 Parcel Number 451-071-43, owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees of The Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, 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 24-1024 ADOPTED Pass
  34. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  35. 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for July 25, 2024, regular meeting and July 29, 2024, special meeting ID 24-1059 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  36. 2.-B. Approve Agreement to join the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System Authority through the Restated Joint Powers Agreement. ID 24-1053 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  37. 2.-C. Actions pertaining to Friant Road Adaptive Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project from Fort Washington Road to Copper River Drive, Bid File No. 12400307. (Council District 6): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract for the Base Bid plus Add Alternates 1, 2, 3, and 6, for a total construction contract amount of $1,963,964 to A-C Electric Company Inc. of Bakersfield, California ID 24-1011 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  38. 2.-D. Actions pertaining to the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project between Divisadero Street and Stanislaus Street (Bid File 12401958) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt an addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 11th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $2,725,600 for the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,223,895 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. ID 24-1014 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  39. 2.-E. Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, California for $275,150, with a $27,515 contingency, for design and construction support services for the Ashlan Avenue Westbound Widening Project from Polk Avenue to Bryan Avenue. (Bid File 12402339) (Council District 1) ID 24-1018 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  40. 2.-F. Actions pertaining to the Southwest Fresno Trail Project: (Council District 3) 1. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.47-acre (20,659 square feet) unimproved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-51T, owned by Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body corporate and politic, for an amount of $39,200.00, for the construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project; 2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.40-acre (17,402 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-52T, owned by Better Opportunities Builder, Inc., a California non-profit public benefit corporation, for an amount of $32,800.00, for construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project; 3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.435-acre (18,931 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-69T, owned by Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body corporate and politic, for an amount of $36,000.00, for the construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project; 4. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.02-acre (888 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-72T, owned by Better Opportunities Builder, Inc., a California non-profit public benefit corporation, for an amount of $700.00, for construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project; 5. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.467-acre (20,322 square feet) portion of an unimproved parcel identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-73T, owned by Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body corporate and politic, for an amount of $38,700.00, for construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project. ID 24-1019 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  41. 2.-G. Reject the bid received for Garage 9 Renovation Project. (Bid File 12402153) (Council District 3) ID 24-1020 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  42. 41 PAGE BREAK
  43. 2.-H. Actions pertaining to the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $3,495,800 for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc. of Fresno, California, in the amount of $427,370, increasing the total contract amount to $3,164,649, with a remaining contingency of $374,000, to expand the scope of services to include construction support for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project. ID 24-1021 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  44. 2.-I. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 506-470-48S as Annexation Number 61 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, September 12, 2024, at 9:10 am. (Located on the east side of North Cecelia Avenue and West Ellery Way) (Council District 2) ID 24-1047 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  45. 2.-J. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6362 as Annexation Number 151 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, September 26, 2024, at 9:25 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 24-1001 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  46. 2.-K. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6362 as Annexation Number 001 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 9:20 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 24-1002 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  47. 2.-L. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-150-45S and 487-150-46S as Annexation Number 60 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, September 26, 2024, at 9:15 am. (Southwest corner of East Jensen Avenue and South Holloway Avenue) (Council District 5) ID 24-1003 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  48. 2.-M. ***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:35 a.m. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 24-960 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  49. 2.-N. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 Reallocating $200,000 from the Department of Public Works to the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department for the Orchid Park Expansion Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1079 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 2.-O. Actions pertaining to a Permanent Local Housing Allocation Agreement between the City of Fresno and Karahunj, LLC for the construction of a multi-family senior affordable rental housing project located at 1514 East Bullard Avenue, Fresno (District 6): 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 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Agreement with Karahunj, LLC, in the amount of $1,000,000 for the construction of the Solterra Senior Living Affordable Rental Housing Development Phase I, located at 1514 East Bullard Avenue, Fresno, California 93710 ID 24-1037 TABLED
  51. 2.-P. 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 24-1028 TABLED
  52. 2.-Q. Award a requirements contract for the towing and storage of evidence cars to Fortney Towing, Inc. for three years in the total amount of $1,095,129.30, with two optional one-year extensions in the amount of $365,043.10 per year (Request for Proposals No.12402054). ID 24-1048 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  53. 2.-R. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a Second Amendment to Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter Inc.) for an additional three years of service for a total amount not to exceed $3,140,025 or $1,046,675 annually, for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 ID 24-1023 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  54. 2.-S. BILL (For introduction) - Repealing Section 10-812 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Conditions on Police Response to Public Safety Alarm Systems ID 24-1022 TABLED Pass
  55. 2.-T. Actions pertaining to the emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station: 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-1046 dated August 15, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301/Class 1. 2. ***RESOLUTION-- Approval of an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreement without competitive bidding with Chart International, Inc. for emergency reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1046 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  56. 2.-U. Actions pertaining to acceptance of a gift exceeding $25,000 in value from Gillig, LLC to the City of Fresno: 1. Approve acceptance of unsolicited gift items from Gillig, LLC (Gillig) for accidental installation of Thermo King Air Purification Systems into twelve (12) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for a total value of $45,246.96. ID 24-1041 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  57. 2.-V. Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section 10-328 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to breeding, transfer and sale of dogs and cats ID 24-1078 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  58. 2.-W. Approve the reappointment of Laura E. Ward to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 15, 2026 ID 24-1038 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  59. 2.-X. ***BILL-22 (Intro’d July 25, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 4.12 of the Fresno Municipal Code Relating to the Fee Waiver Program Definition of Residential Infill Projects (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1030 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-Y. ***BILL-23 (Intro’d July 29, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Sections 10-1703(a), 10-1707, 10-2101, 10-2204, 10-2205 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to the Prohibition of Camping in Public Places (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 24-1045 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  61. 2.-Z. Bill - (For Introduction) Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to remove squatters from short-term rentals and hotels ID 24-1051 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  62. 61 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  63. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  64. 63 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  65. 64 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  66. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  67. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  68. 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 24-1049
  69. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall. ID 24-1083
  70. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Joanna Condie, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG00413 ID 24-986
  71. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: United Financial Casualty Company a/s/o Saljinder Kaur v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2023044361 (Police Department) ID 24-988
  72. 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) ACLU, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG04744 ID 24-1026
  73. 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case ID 24-1050
  74. 5.-G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Jaime Rivera;(Code Enforcement case number E24-02048) ID 24-1060
  75. 5.-H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Arthur and Richard Carlson and Kochar Vardanyan (Carlson Appeal) ID 24-1061
  76. 5.-I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Mich Michino, and MJE Brothers, LLC. (Michino Appeal) ID 24-1062
  77. 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 24-1013
  78. 5.-K. 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 24-1075
  79. 5.-L. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 500 E. Elkhorn Ave., Caruthers, CA 93609 Agency negotiator: City Manager Negotiating parties: City of Fresno, County of Fresno Under negotiation: price, terms of payment ID 24-1089
  80. 79 ADJOURNMENT
  81. 80 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the August 29, 2024, regular meeting.
  82. 81 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  83. 82 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE