City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · March 1, 2018
Minutes
City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes
City Council
President - Esmeralda Z. Soria
Vice President - Steve Brandau
Councilmembers:
Oliver L. Baines, III, Paul Caprioglio, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld, Clinton J. Olivier
City Manager - Wilma Quan-Schecter
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Yvonne Spence, MMC
Thursday, March 1, 2018 9:00 AM Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall on the date
and time written above.
9:09 A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Olivier was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at
9:40AM.
Present: 7 - President Esmeralda Z. Soria
Vice President Steve Brandau
Councilmember Oliver L. Baines III
Councilmember Paul Caprioglio
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Councilmember Clinton Olivier
Invocation by Raymond Eddy, District 3 Chief of Staff.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Spence announced the following changes to the agenda: Add-on
- Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Council District 1 Intern
Audrey Dunn and File ID 18-0264 (3-B) Approve Amendment to the Cooper
River Ranch Water Supply Implementation Agreement has been continued
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to March 22, 2018 per staff.
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by
Councilmember Baines III, the above item was adopted as amended.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez and Bredefeld
Absent: 1 - Olivier
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Council Vice
President Brandau, the below CONSENT CALENDAR was approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez and Bredefeld
Absent: 1 - Olivier
1-A ID18-0245 Approve the First Amendment to the professional consultant
agreement with Siegfried Engineering, Inc., to revise engineered
drawings related to the Buffer Median Island Bus Stop
Improvement Project, in the amount of $35,726.20 (Citywide)
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
1-B ID18-0258 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1119-D to
vacate a public water main easement and an emergency access
easement south of previously vacated East Hamilton Avenue
between South Parallel Avenue and South Third Avenue.
(Council District 5)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class
2, and 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. D-16-018.
2. Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1119-D to vacate a public
water main easement and an emergency access easement south
of previously vacated East Hamilton Avenue between South
Parallel Avenue and South Third Avenue.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1-C ID18-0260 Approve a substitution of a listed Subcontractor Tennyson
Electric, Inc., for the Fairview Trail Rehabilitation Project ID
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PW00759 (Council District 3)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1-D ID18-0262 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1122-D to
vacate a portion of North Thorne Avenue, south of West Belmont
Avenue. (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental
Assessment No. EA-17-016.
2. Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1122-D to vacate a portion
of North Thorne Avenue, south of West Belmont Avenue.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1-E ID18-0283 RESOLUTION - Approving the assignment and assumption of
Opportunity Builders’ HOME Agreement and related documents
to Dublin Transit EAH, Inc., amending the Restated and
Superseded Promissory Note, converting the Promissory Note,
and approving the Subordination Agreement
Sponsors: Development and Resource Management Department
The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar and moved to Contested
Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
1-F ID18-0279 Approve Change Order No. 13 to the construction contract with
W.M. Lyles Company for the City of Fresno’s Southeast Surface
Water Treatment Facility to increase the lump sum scope of work
by $164,355 (Citywide)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1-G ID18-0254 Actions pertaining to receiving Unreleased Restoration Flows
from Millerton Lake:
1. Adopt findings of statutory exemption pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(u).
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Execution of a contract for
Unreleased Restoration Flows between the United States and
the City of Fresno through February 28, 2025. (Subject to
Mayor’s veto)
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Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
RESOLUTION 2018-44 ADOPTED
1-H ID18-0263 Actions pertaining to receiving non-storable flood flows from
Millerton Lake in water year 2018-19:
1. Adopt findings of statutory exemption pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(u).
2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving an agreement with the United
States Bureau of Reclamation to accept non-storable flood flows
from Millerton Lake during water year 2018-2019 (Subject to
Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
RESOLUTION 2018-45 ADOPTED
1-I ID18-0266 Approve to the First Amendment the consultant services
agreement with The Gualco Group, Inc., to extend the term and
increase the total compensation to $170,000 for professional
water lobbying and consulting services for the Department of
Public Utilities.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar and moved to Contested
Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
1-J ID18-0276 Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement between the City of
Fresno (City) and Cal/Amp Wireless Networks, a Delaware
Corporation (Vendor) in the amount of $112,960.00. (Citywide)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1-K ID18-0250 Approve the First Amendment to Agreement between the City of
Fresno and PACCOM Realty Advisors, INC., a California
corporation, dba Cushman and Wakefield Pacific
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar and moved to Contested
Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.
1-L ID18-0294 RESOLUTION - to accept gift of Disneyland Tickets and
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authorize distribution to Fresno firefighters
Sponsors: Fire Department
RESOLUTION 2018-46 ADOPTED.
1-M ID18-0302 BILL - (For introduction) - Amending Section 2-1104 of the
Municipal Code relating to campaign contributions.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
BILL B-8 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID18-0286 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Socorro Pelayo
Sponsors: Mayor's Office and City Council
PRESENTED
ID18-0295 Proclamation of “Jim Boren Day”
Sponsors: Mayor's Office and City Councilmember Caprioglio
PRESENTED
ID18-0296 Presentation and Recognition of the “5th Annual Khmer Cultural
Appreciation Day”
Sponsors: City Councilmember Caprioglio
PRESENTED
ID18-0297 Proclamation of “Rogue Festival Day”.
Sponsors: Council President Soria
PRESENTED
APPROVE MINUTES
18-0020 Approval of minutes from February 15, 2018.
Sponsors: City Clerk's Office
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by President
Soria, that the MINUTES was approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Bredefeld asked City Manager Quan-Schecter if staff met
with Marijuana Consultants and if he can get an updated report. City
Manager Quan-Schecter stated she will provide Councilmember Bredefeld
with an updated report and will set up a meeting with him.
Councilmember Caprioglio introduced District Four's newest member of the
team, Cody Sedano. He Thanked Assistant Director Schuber and Code
Enforcement for the hard work at Sierra Madre and congratulated mayor
Brand, City Attorney, Administration on the great work on the Fresno's
Grizzlies, congratulations new owners Jim Coufos and michael Baker and
Derek Frank who was promoted to President for the Fresno Grizzlies.
Councilmember Caprioglio presented a certificate of recognition to boxer
Jose Ramirez who's next fight will be March 17, 2018 at the Madison
Square Garden.
Council Vice President Brandau requested the meeting adjourn in memory
of Billy Graham and asked that the flag be flown at half staff tomorrow.
Council President Soria spoke regarding her meeting with the League of
California Cities and her work on the Strategic Planning Committee
representing the City of Fresno. She also mentioned March 6, 2018 will be
Kids Day.
Councilmember Olivier spoke regarding Kaboom Organization meeting in
Washington DC and stated Kaboom enjoyed working with the City of Fresno
for the Granny Park Project.
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
1-E ID18-0283 RESOLUTION - Approving the assignment and assumption of
Opportunity Builders’ HOME Agreement and related documents
to Dublin Transit EAH, Inc., amending the Restated and
Superseded Promissory Note, converting the Promissory Note,
and approving the Subordination Agreement
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Sponsors: Development and Resource Management Department
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff what did the City loan towards the
project. Project Manager Nunez stated $700,000.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
RESOLUTION 2018-47 ADOPTED.
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by
Councilmember Caprioglio, that the above Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 1 - Baines III
1-I ID18-0266 Approve to the First Amendment the consultant services
agreement with The Gualco Group, Inc., to extend the term and
increase the total compensation to $170,000 for professional
water lobbying and consulting services for the Department of
Public Utilities.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
The above item was introduced to Council by Director Esqueda, Public
Utilities Department.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff to talk about the report and if other
City Utilities Department are hiring lobbyist.
Council Vice President Brandau spoke regarding the previous lobbyist who
sent weekly updates via email and asked staff to continue that practice with
the new lobbyist.
Council President Soria asked staff if there was an $80,000 increase and if
staff believes that the increase is justified. Council President Soria
mentioned she would like to see proactive measures with fixing the medians
and the lack of watering of the plants and trees.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
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APPROVED.
On motion of Vice President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember
Olivier, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
1-K ID18-0250 Approve the First Amendment to Agreement between the City of
Fresno and PACCOM Realty Advisors, INC., a California
corporation, dba Cushman and Wakefield Pacific
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
Councilmember Caprioglio and Council Vice President Brandau left the
meeting at 10:19A.M.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked City Manager Quan-Schecter if there was
an updated report of all City properties and leases that can be reviewed by
his office. City Manger Quan-Schecter responded that the last updated copy
available is dated 2015 and she will provide the City Council with a copy of
the updated report within 30 to 60 days and she will meet with his office to
go over the report.
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by
Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Baines III, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 2 - Brandau and Caprioglio
Councilmember Caprioglio and Council Vice President Brandau returned to the
meeting at 10:22A.M.
3-C ID18-0288 Actions Pertaining to the FY 2018 Budget Update for the
General Fund.
A. ***RESOLUTION - 47th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2017-165 to appropriate
$7,994,300 for operating programs and capital improvement
projects citywide (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to
Mayor’s veto)
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B. ***RESOLUTION - 57th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2017-165 to appropriate
$155,000 for capital improvements at Granite Park (Requires 5
affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
C. ***RESOLUTION - 3rd amendment to the Position
Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2017-166 Entitled “A
Resolution of the Council of the City Of Fresno establishing the
number of positions authorized in the various departments and
offices of the City for Fiscal Year 2018,” to add one position to
the Mayor and City Manager’s Office and one position to the
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services
Department. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
The above item was introduced to Council by Mayor Brand and Assistant
City Manager Rudd.
Council President Soria recused herself from item 3-C (B).
Upon call, there was no public comment for item 3-C (B)
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff about the Granite Park netting and
why are we funding it and asked about the State Lobbyist contract.
Councilmember Olivier stated he would be supportive of the item but
reminded Council to be careful with taking on certain responsibilities that
may cost the taxpayers more money down the road and the possible down
turn.
Couniclmember Chavez stated all organization should be treated the same
as previous years and made it clear that all taxpayers should have access to
the parks.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff who was originally responsible for the
netting and why can't Mr. Frazier fund the netting.
Council Vice President Brandau asked staff if any of the City's partners are
being bailed out by the City of Fresno and stated a workshop is needed.
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Councilmember Caprioglio motioned to approve item 3-C (B) as presented.
Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion. The motion PASSED 6-0
vote. Council President Soria recused herself from item 3-C (B).
RESOLUTION 2018-48 #B ADOPTED.
Item 3-C (B) was closed and Council Vice President continued with items
3-C (A and C)
Council President Soria joined the meeting.
Upon call for items 3-C (A and C) there was no public comment.
Council Vice President Brandau spoke regarding the funding of the
operations of the Community Center at Inspiration Park and asked for a
workshop on these items.
Council President Soria spoke regarding the partnership with the City of
Fresno and stated it is important to take care of the parks we have now.
Council President Soria thanked Administration and the Mayor's office for
all their help and information.
RESOLUTION 2018-49 #A ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-50 #C ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by
Councilmember Chavez, that the above Resolutions for items A & C
be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M.
ID18-0255 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory
and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community
Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 24 (the development of
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Assessor’s Parcel Number 509-020-15, The Vintage Apartments)
(North Salinas Avenue, southwest of North Figarden Drive
between West Bullard and North Gates Avenues) (Council
District 2)
1. ***RESOLUTION - Annexing Territory to Community Facilities
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a 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) - Levying a Special
Tax for the Property Tax Year 2017-2018 and Future Tax Years
Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9,
Annexation No. 24 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
The hearing was called to order at 10:53A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Benelli,
Public Works Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
RESOLUTION 2018-51 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-52 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-53 ADOPTED
BILL B-9 AND ORDINANCE 2018-11
On motion of President Soria, seconded by Councilmember
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
10:10 A.M.
ID18-0256 HEARING to consider Official Plan Lines (OPL) for the West
Central Avenue alignment from State Route 41 to South Cedar
Avenue, and related Environmental Assessment No EA-17-010.
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(Council District 3)
a. ADOPT the Finding of Conformity to the Fresno General Plan
Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR #2012111015) as
prepared for Environmental Assessment No. EA-17-010, filed
May 19, 2017.
b. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - approving the Official
Plan Lines for the West Central Avenue alignment from State
Route 41 to South Cedar Avenue pursuant to the Fresno
General Plan Land Use and Circulation Map.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
The hearing was called to order at 10:55A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Benelli and
Public Works Manager Tyler, Public Works Department.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Panfilo
Cerrillo and Sue Ruiz.
Councilmember Baines discussed the process that the department went
thought to bring the item before Council for approval.
Council Vice President Brandau asked staff is the high traffic peaks during
the cherry auction on Saturday and Sundays been addressed.
Council President Soria asked staff if the school safety concerns have been
addressed with the existing plan and asked the City Manager to work with
the County of Fresno to address potential future concerns and that the City
of Fresno be better prepared.
BILL B-10 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2018-12 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Baines III, seconded by Councilmember
Olivier, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
10:15 A.M.
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(HEARING CONTINUED TO MARCH 8, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M.)
ID18-0257 HEARING to consider Official Plan Lines (OPL) for the South
Temperance Avenue alignment from East Jensen Avenue to
State Route 180, and, related Environmental Assessment No.
EA-17-017. (Council District 5)
a. ADOPT the Finding of Conformity to the Fresno General Plan
Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR #2012111015) as
prepared for Environmental Assessment No. EA-17-017, filed
September 29, 2017.
b. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - approving the Official
Plan Lines for the South Temperance Avenue alignment from
East Jensen Avenue to State Route 180 pursuant to the Fresno
General Plan Land Use and Circulation Map.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
THE ABOVE ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO MARCH 8, 2018 AT 10:00A.M.
10:30 A.M.
ID18-0275 HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No.
C-16-033, located on the southwest corner of East Belmont and
North Van Ness Avenues. (Council District 3)
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. C-16-033 dated
December 11, 2017, a determination that the proposed project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
through a Class 3 Categorical Exemption.
2. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. C-16-033
requesting authorization to develop an approximately 3,453
square-foot Johnny Quik convenience store, an 849 square-foot
quick serve restaurant with indoor seating, restrooms, and 8
-station Chevron fueling facility with a 2,160 square-foot canopy,
subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated
December 20, 2017.
3. DENY Conditional Use Permit Application No. C-16-033
requesting to establish a Type 20 alcohol license (Package
Store - sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises
where sold) for the Johnny Quik convenience store.
Sponsors: Development and Resource Management Department
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The hearing was called to order at 11:11A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Planner III Caperton, DARM
Department.
Item 10:30A.M. 1 and 2 were introduced.
Applicant Beal with Beal Developments spoke regarding his support for the
approval of the item.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Brenda
Dominguez, Esther Delahay, Barbara Fiske, Issma Clark and Janette
Salcedo.
Public comment closed at 11:33A.M.
Councilmember Baines asked staff about the driveway and why can't there
be three driveways and asked Applicant Beal how much space will be taken
up with the driveway. Councilmember Baines recommended to approve the
third driveway.
Councilmember Baines discussed excluding any single sale of alcohol in
the Conditional Use Permit, placing a condition that the Conditional Use
Permit will need to come from one of the census tract in that area, not to
increase additional liquor license and to allow the third driveway.
Councilmember Baines asked staff and City Attorney Sloan why the
billboards cannot be removed or moved.
Councilmember Baines motioned to accept staff recommendation on items
one and two and on item three approve Conditional Use Permit Application
No. C-16-033 with the no single sales, no net new liquor licenses in the
area and allow the third driveway for the applicant. Councilmember Olivier
seonded the motion.
Councilmember Olivier asked City Attorney Sloan if Council can bifurcate
the liquor license from the current motion. City Attorney Sloan responded
that item can be removed from the current motion and taken as a separate
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motion. Councilmember Olivier asked Councilmember Baines if he would
agree to bifurcate the liquor license from the current motion.
Councilmember Baines agreed. Councilmember Olivier continued to state
that he supports the item except the liquor license and will not approve that
part of the item. Councilmember Olivier continued to ask City Attorney
Sloan about moving the billboard and City Attorney Sloan responded their
office will research and come back to Council and stated that the options
are to stay where it is, it cannot be relocated on site or off site unless it
would be moved to City property without changing the Municipal Code.
Council Vice President Brandau asked staff to talk about the census tract
and which census tract is the project going in. Council Vice President
Brandau mentioned in tract six there are five allowed and there is currently
nine permits and supports the item.
Council President Soria spoke regarding the project and the benefits it will
bring around that area in Tower District.
Councilmember Baines motioned to accept staff recommendation on items
one and two and allow a third driveway. Councilmember Olivier seconded
the motion. Motion PASSED 7-0
Councilmember Baines motioned to approve Conditional Use Permit
Application No. C-16-033 with the no single sales and no net new liquor
licenses in the area. Council Vice President Brandau seconded the motion.
Motion PASSED 6-1, Councilmember Olivier votes no.
APPROVED AS AMENDED.
On motion of Councilmember Baines III, seconded by Vice President
Brandau, that the above Action Item be adopted as amended. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez and Bredefeld
No: 1 - Olivier
10:40 A.M. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
ID18-0284 Appearance by Mary Esther Correa to discuss Code
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Enforcement (Speaker resides in District 7)
Ms. Correa appeared and spoke regarding Code Enforcement and her fines
on her property.
4. CITY COUNCIL
4-A ID18-0243 RESOLUTION - Establishing the Youth Jobs Task Force.
Sponsors: Council President Soria
Council Vice President Brandau and Councilmember Olivier left the
meeting at 12:02P.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Council President Soria.
Councilmember Caprioglio asked if the Resolution was revenue neutral,
and it is.
RESOLUTION 2018-54 ADOPTED.
On motion of President Soria, seconded by Councilmember Chavez,
that the above Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez and Bredefeld
Absent: 2 - Brandau and Olivier
City Council recessed for lunch at 12:13A.M. and returned from recess at 1:40P.M.
City Council recessed to Closed Session at 1:41P.M.
5. CLOSED SESSION
City Council returned from Closed Session at 1:53P.M.
There were no announcements after Closed Session.
5-A ID18-0277 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision
(d)(2)
1. Significant Exposure to Litigation: Mountain Cascade
Incorporated v. City of Fresno
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Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
DISCUSSED
10:35 A.M.
ID18-0211 WORKSHOP - Recharge Fresno Program Update and
Community Outreach for Startup
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
The above item was presented to Council by Planning Manager Carbajal,
Public Utilities Department.
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3-A 18-0002 Actions pertaining to the Northeast Surface Water Treatment
Facility Six-Million Gallon Finished Water Reservoir Project:
(Council District 6)
1. Award a Design-Build contract in the amount of $11,758,200
to W. M. Lyles Co., for the City of Fresno’s Northeast Surface
Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF) Six-Million Gallon Finished
Water Reservoir Project (Project) - Bid File No. 3531(Council
District 6)
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign
the agreement on behalf of the City
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
The above item was introduced to Council by Planning Manager Carbajal,
Public Utilities Department.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: David
Hicks and Ralph Zappala
City Council recessed into Closed Session at 2:27P.M. and returned from
closed session at 2:54P.M.
Councilember Baines asked staff why we arent getting more local business
on job sites and asked staff for an a report on all the contractors that are
working on our surface water treatment plant and he would like to know who
is hiring the local folks and who is not. Councilmember Baines stated he
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will not be voting yes on the current motion.
Councilmember Caprioglio agrees with Councilmember Baines and will be
voting no.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff if this bid was for designing the build
of the tank and were they looking for people who have experience and done
this project before. Councilmember Bredefeld asked Mr. Hicks with
Mountain View if he has built and designed the tanks before.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff to clarify the design issue on the bid.
Councilmember Chavez motioned to reject all bids and start over.
Councilmember Olivier seconded the motion. Motion Failed 3-4,
Councilmembers Caprioglio, Baines, Bredefeld and Council President Soria
vote no.
Councilmember Caprioglio motioned to accept item as presented.
Councilmember Baines seconded the motion. Motion Failed 3-4,
Councilmembers Brandau, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier, vote no.
Council Vice President Brandau motioned to continued the item to March 8,
2018. Councilmember Olivier seconded the motion. Motion PASSED 4-3,
Councilmembers Caprioglio, Baines and Council President Soria, vote no.
On motion of Vice President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember
Olivier, that the above Action Item be continued to March 8, 2018. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Brandau, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
No: 3 - Soria, Baines III and Caprioglio
3-B ID18-0264 Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Copper River Ranch Water
Supply Implementation Agreement approved by Fresno City
Council on November 17, 2016 (Council District 6)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
THE ABOVE ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
3-D 18-0112 Actions pertaining to the 2017 Collaborative Body-Worn Camera
Policy and Implementation grant program, herein referred to as
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the BWC grant
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $172,500 in grant
funding for the BWC grant awarded to the Fresno Police
Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the
Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the City of Clovis as identified in the
2017 Collaborative Body-Worn Camera Policy and
Implementation grant agreement for $45,000 of pass-through
funding
3. ***RESOLUTION - 49th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2017-165 appropriating
$172,500 for the Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera grant
(Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).
Sponsors: Police Department
The above item was introduced to Council by Police Capitan Gross, Fresno
Police Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
RESOLUTION 2018-55 ADOPTED.
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by
Councilmember Baines III, that the above Resolution be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
3-E ID18-0181 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with ConvergeOne,
Inc., for the upgrade and replacement of the Police Department’s
Data911 hardware infrastructure in the amount of $189,079.39.
Sponsors: Information Services Department
Council Vice President Brandau left the meeting at 3:09P.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Director Horn, Information
Services Department.
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Upon call, there was no public comment.
APPROVED.
On motion of President Soria, seconded by Councilmember Baines III,
that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
3-F ID18-0280 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement in the amount of
$595,894 with Parsons Water and Infrastructure, Inc., to provide
Phase I schematic design services for the City of Fresno’s
Airport Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 4)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Councilmember Brandau returned to the meeting at 3:11P.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Planning Manager Carbajal,
Public Utilities Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff is anyone on staff can provide these
services.
APPROVED.
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by
Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
3-G ID18-0241 Approve a Requirements Contract with Game Time™ not to
exceed $500,000 per year through US Communities Government
Purchasing Alliance No. 9143
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services
Department
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The above item was introduced to Council by Director Neloms, PARCs
Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
APPROVED.
On motion of Councilmember Olivier, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, there was no Unscheduled Communication
ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned in memory of William (Billy) Graham.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Thursday, March 1, 2018
9:00 AM
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
President - Esmeralda Z. Soria
Vice President - Steve Brandau
Councilmembers:
Oliver L. Baines, III, Paul Caprioglio, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Clinton J.
Olivier
City Manager - Wilma Quan-Schecter
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Yvonne Spence, MMC
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final March 1, 2018
The Fresno City Council welcomes you to City Council Chambers, located in City
Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721.
The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
in all respects. The meeting room is physically accessible. If, as an attendee or
participant at the meeting, you need additional accommodations such as
interpreters, signers, assistive listening devices, or the services of a translator,
please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To
ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 48 hours prior to
the meeting. The agenda and related staff reports are available at www.fresno.gov,
as well as in the Office of the City Clerk.
The Council meeting can be viewed live on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel
99 from 9:00 a.m. and is re-played beginning at 8:00 p.m.. The meeting can also be
viewed online at https://fresno.legistar.com.
PROCESS: For each matter considered by the Council there will first be a staff
presentation followed by a presentation from the involved individuals, if present.
Testimony from those in attendance will then be taken. All testimony will be limited to
three minutes per person. If you would like to speak fill out a Speaker Request Form
available from the City Clerk’s Office and in the Council Chambers. The three lights
on the podium next to the microphone will indicate the amount of time remaining for
the speaker.
The green light on the podium will be turned on when the speaker begins. The yellow
light will come on with one minute remaining. The speaker should be completing the
testimony by the time the red light comes on and tones sound, indicating that time
has expired. A countdown of time remaining to speak is also displayed on the large
screen behind the Council dais.
No documents shall be accepted for Council review unless they are submitted to the
City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item being heard.
Following is a general schedule of items for Council consideration and action. The
City Council may consider and act on an agenda item in any order it deems
appropriate. Actual timed items may be heard later but not before the time set on
agenda. Persons interested in an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present
throughout the meeting to ensure their presence when the item is called.
AGENDA ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (***) ARE SUBJECT TO MAYORAL
VETO OR RECONSIDERATION
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El Consejo de la Ciudad de Fresno da la bienvenida al City Council Chambers,
ubicado en la Alcaldía (City Hall), do piso, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
93721.
El objetivo de la Ciudad de Fresno es cumplir con la Ley de Americanos con
Discapacidades (ADA) en todo aspecto. La sala para juntas es físicamente accesible.
Si usted, como asistente o participante de la junta, necesita acomodaciones
adicionales coma intérpretes, lenguaje de señas, aparatos auditivos, o los servicios
de un traductor, por favor comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal
llamando al (559) 621-7650 o al clerk@fresno.gov. Para asegurarse de la
disponibilidad, se le recomienda llamar y hacer su petición por lo menos 48 horas
antes de la junta. La agenda y los reportes de personal correspondientes están
disponibles en el www.fresno.gov, o en la Oficina del Secretario Municipal.
Las juntas del Municipio se pueden ver en el Canal 96 de Comcast y el Canal 99 de
AT&T a las 9:00 a.m. y otra vez empezando a las 8:00 p.m. La junta también se
puede ver en el internet en el https://fresno.legistar.com
PROCESO: Por cada asunto que escuche el Consejo Municipal, habrá una
presentación del personal seguida por una presentación de los individuos
involucrados, si están presentes. El testimonio de los presentes se escuchará
entonces. Todo testimonio se limitará a tres minutos por persona. Si usted desea
hablar, Ilene la hoja para pedir hablar disponibles en la oficina del Secretario
Municipal y en la Sala Consistorial. Las tres luces en el atril junto al micrófono
indicarán cuanto tiempo le queda al orador.
La luz verde en el atril se prenderá cuando el orador comience. La luz amarilia se
prenderá cuando quede un minuto. El orador debería estar concluyendo su
testimonio cuando la luz roja prenda y ci sonido indique que se acabo su tiempo. La
cantidad del tiempo que queda también aparecerá en la pantalla grande atrás del
Consejo Municipal.
No se aceptarán documentos para que repase el Consejo Municipal a menos que se
sometan al Secretario Municipal por lo menos 24 horas antes de que se escuche la
Agenda del Consejo Municipal.
Este es el horario general de temas para la consideración y acción del Consejo
Municipal. El consejo Municipal pudiera considerar y tomar acción en un artículo de
la Agenda en el orden que considere adecuado. Artículos con una hora fijada se
pueden escuchar después de la hora indicada pero no antes de la hora indicada en
la agenda. Se les recomienda a las personas que estén interesadas en un artículo de
la agenda, que estén presentes durante toda la junta para asegurar su presencia
cuando se presente ese artículo.
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LOS ARTICULOS MARCADOS CON TRES ASTERISCOS (***) ESTAN SUJETOS A UN
VETO POR PARTE DEL ALCALDE O UNA RECONSIDERACION
Tso Fresno City Council tos txais koj rau City Council Chambers, nyob rau hauv City
Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California 93721.
Lub hom phiaj ntawm nroog Fresno yuav ua kom tau txhua yam raw li txoj cai
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) kom fwm txhua tus. Lub rooj sab laj txhua tus
yuav tsum muaj feem koom kom tau, txawm yog cov tuaj koom, cov muaj feem rau
lub rooj sab laj, yuav tsum kom muaj kev pab rau sawv daws xws li txhais lus, piav
tes, tej twj mloog pob ntseg los yog ib tug txhais lus, thov hu rau Office of the City
Clerk ntawm (559) 621-7650 los sis clerk@fresno.gov. Yuav kom paub tseeb tias
npaj tau rau koj, koj yuav tsum tau hais ua ntej 48 xuab moos ntawm lub rooj sab laj.
Daim ntawv kom tswj thiab tej ntaub ntawv cov ua dej num yuav coj los ceeb tshaj
muaj nyob rau ntawm www.fresno.gov, los sis ntawm Office of the City Clerk.
Council lub rooj sab laj saib pom rau hauv Comcast tshooj 96 thiab AT&T tshooj 99
thaum 9:00 teev sauv ntxoov thiab rov tso tawm thaum 8:00 teev tsaus ntuj. Lub
rooj sab Iaj kuj saib tau online at https://fresno.legistar.com.
TXUAS NTXIV: Txhua nqe laj txheej yuav tau pom zoo los ntawm cov council ua ntej
thiab yuav tau muaj ib tug staff los cej luam dhau ntawd cov uas muaj feem cuam
mam los cej luam ib tug zuj zus, yog tuaj nyob rau ntawd. Dhau ntawd yuav tso rau
sawv daw los tawrn suab, ib leeg twg yuav los tawm suab tsuas pub peb(3) nas this
xwb. Yog koj xav los tawm suab, mus sau rau daim ntawv (Speaker Request Form)
muaj nyob rau hauv City Clerk's Office thiab nyob rau huav Council Chambers. muaj
peb(3) lub teeb nyob rau ntawm lub podium uas puab rau ntawm lub (microphone)
qhia tias tus neeg hais lus muaj sij haum ntev Ii cas xwb.
Lub teeb ntsuab ntawm lub podium yuav cig thaum tus hais lus pib hais. Lub teeb
daj yuav cig thaum tshuav ib(1) nas this. Tus hais lus yuav tsum hais kom tas rau
thaum lub teeb liab cig thiab lub tswb nrov, qhia tias sij haum tas lawm. lb qhov ntxiv
nyob rau saum daim (screen) loj loj dai rau tom cov council nrob qaurn yuav pom lub
sij hawm dhia qis zuj zus los mus.
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Cov council yuav tsis txais ib yam ntaub ntawv los saib ntxiv tshwj tsis yog twb
muab xa rau City Clerk 24 teev thiab muab tso rau hauv daim kom tswj ua ntej
council yuav los mloog tej xwm txheej.
Dhau ntawd yuav muab sij hawm rau cov council los soj ntsuam thiab ua tes dej
num, Coy tswv zos (City Council) yuav los ntsuam xyuas thiab leg raws tej nqe hauv
daim kom tswj yog pom tias yam twg yuav tsim nyog. Mam muab lub sij hawm los
xyuas raws tej txheej txheem tom qab tiam si yuav tsis yog ua ntej raws Ii daim kom
tswj tau teev tseg. Cov uas txaus siab rau tei laj txheej uas tau teev tseg rau hauv
daim kom tswj, xav kom nyob kom dhau lub rooj sab laj kom thaum hu txog nws thiaj
nyob rau ntawd
YOG QHOV MUAJ PEB LUB HNUB QUB (***) NYOB RAU HAUV DAIM KOM TSWJ
YUAV RAUG MAYORAL VETO LOS SIS ROV SOJ NTSUAM DUA
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9:09 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Raymond Eddy, District 3 Chief of Staff.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine and will be treated as one
agenda item. The Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion. Public
comment on the Consent Calendar is limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a
Councilmember, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent
Calendar and will be considered as time allows.
1-A ID18-0245 Approve the First Amendment to the professional consultant
agreement with Siegfried Engineering, Inc., to revise
engineered drawings related to the Buffer Median Island Bus
Stop Improvement Project, in the amount of $35,726.20
(Citywide)
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
1-B ID18-0258 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1119-D to
vacate a public water main easement and an emergency
access easement south of previously vacated East Hamilton
Avenue between South Parallel Avenue and South Third
Avenue. (Council District 5)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1,
15302/Class 2, and 15303/Class 3 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental
Assessment No. D-16-018.
2. Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1119-D to vacate a
public water main easement and an emergency access
easement south of previously vacated East Hamilton Avenue
between South Parallel Avenue and South Third Avenue.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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1-C ID18-0260 Approve a substitution of a listed Subcontractor Tennyson
Electric, Inc., for the Fairview Trail Rehabilitation Project ID
PW00759 (Council District 3)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1-D ID18-0262 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1122-D to
vacate a portion of North Thorne Avenue, south of West
Belmont Avenue. (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental
Assessment No. EA-17-016.
2. Adopt Resolution of Intention No. 1122-D to vacate a
portion of North Thorne Avenue, south of West Belmont
Avenue.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1-E ID18-0283 RESOLUTION - Approving the assignment and assumption
of Opportunity Builders’ HOME Agreement and related
documents to Dublin Transit EAH, Inc., amending the
Restated and Superseded Promissory Note, converting the
Promissory Note, and approving the Subordination
Agreement
Sponsors: Development and Resource Management Department
1-F ID18-0279 Approve Change Order No. 13 to the construction contract
with W.M. Lyles Company for the City of Fresno’s Southeast
Surface Water Treatment Facility to increase the lump sum
scope of work by $164,355 (Citywide)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1-G ID18-0254 Actions pertaining to receiving Unreleased Restoration Flows
from Millerton Lake:
1. Adopt findings of statutory exemption pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(u).
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Execution of a contract
for Unreleased Restoration Flows between the United States
and the City of Fresno through February 28, 2025. (Subject
to Mayor’s veto)
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Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1-H ID18-0263 Actions pertaining to receiving non-storable flood flows from
Millerton Lake in water year 2018-19:
1. Adopt findings of statutory exemption pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15282(u).
2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving an agreement with the
United States Bureau of Reclamation to accept non-storable
flood flows from Millerton Lake during water year 2018-2019
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1-I ID18-0266 Approve to the First Amendment the consultant services
agreement with The Gualco Group, Inc., to extend the term
and increase the total compensation to $170,000 for
professional water lobbying and consulting services for the
Department of Public Utilities.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1-J ID18-0276 Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement between the
City of Fresno (City) and Cal/Amp Wireless Networks, a
Delaware Corporation (Vendor) in the amount of
$112,960.00. (Citywide)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1-K ID18-0250 Approve the First Amendment to Agreement between the City
of Fresno and PACCOM Realty Advisors, INC., a California
corporation, dba Cushman and Wakefield Pacific
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
1-L ID18-0294 RESOLUTION - to accept gift of Disneyland Tickets and
authorize distribution to Fresno firefighters
Sponsors: Fire Department
1-M ID18-0302 BILL - (For introduction) - Amending Section 2-1104 of the
Municipal Code relating to campaign contributions.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID18-0286 Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Socorro
Pelayo
Sponsors: Mayor's Office and City Council
ID18-0295 Proclamation of “Jim Boren Day”
Sponsors: Mayor's Office and Council Member Caprioglio
ID18-0296 Presentation and Recognition of the “5th Annual Khmer
Cultural Appreciation Day”
Sponsors: Council Member Caprioglio
ID18-0297 Proclamation of “Rogue Festival Day”.
Sponsors: Council President Soria
APPROVE MINUTES
18-0020 Approval of minutes from February 15, 2018.
Sponsors: City Clerk's Office
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M.
ID18-0255 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex
territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno
Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 24 (the
development of Assessor’s Parcel Number 509-020-15, The
Vintage Apartments) (North Salinas Avenue, southwest of
North Figarden Drive between West Bullard and North Gates
Avenues) (Council District 2)
1. ***RESOLUTION - Annexing Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special
Tax (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election
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(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 2017-2018 and Future
Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 9, Annexation No. 24 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
10:10 A.M.
ID18-0256 HEARING to consider Official Plan Lines (OPL) for the West
Central Avenue alignment from State Route 41 to South
Cedar Avenue, and related Environmental Assessment No
EA-17-010. (Council District 3)
a. ADOPT the Finding of Conformity to the Fresno General
Plan Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR
#2012111015) as prepared for Environmental Assessment
No. EA-17-010, filed May 19, 2017.
b. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - approving the
Official Plan Lines for the West Central Avenue alignment
from State Route 41 to South Cedar Avenue pursuant to the
Fresno General Plan Land Use and Circulation Map.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
10:15 A.M.
(HEARING CONTINUED TO MARCH 8, 2018 AT 10:00 A.M.)
ID18-0257 HEARING to consider Official Plan Lines (OPL) for the South
Temperance Avenue alignment from East Jensen Avenue to
State Route 180, and, related Environmental Assessment No.
EA-17-017. (Council District 5)
a. ADOPT the Finding of Conformity to the Fresno General
Plan Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR
#2012111015) as prepared for Environmental Assessment
No. EA-17-017, filed September 29, 2017.
b. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - approving the
Official Plan Lines for the South Temperance Avenue
alignment from East Jensen Avenue to State Route 180
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pursuant to the Fresno General Plan Land Use and
Circulation Map.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
10:30 A.M.
ID18-0275 HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No.
C-16-033, located on the southwest corner of East Belmont
and North Van Ness Avenues. (Council District 3)
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. C-16-033 dated
December 11, 2017, a determination that the proposed
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) through a Class 3 Categorical Exemption.
2. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. C-16-
033 requesting authorization to develop an approximately
3,453 square-foot Johnny Quik convenience store, an 849
square-foot quick serve restaurant with indoor seating,
restrooms, and 8-station Chevron fueling facility with a 2,160
square-foot canopy, subject to compliance with the
Conditions of Approval dated December 20, 2017.
3. DENY Conditional Use Permit Application No. C-16-033
requesting to establish a Type 20 alcohol license (Package
Store - sale of beer and wine for consumption off the
premises where sold) for the Johnny Quik convenience store.
Sponsors: Development and Resource Management Department
10:35 A.M.
ID18-0211 WORKSHOP - Recharge Fresno Program Update and
Community Outreach for Startup
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
10:40 A.M. SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
ID18-0284 Appearance by Mary Esther Correa to discuss Code
Enforcement (Speaker resides in District 7)
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3-A 18-0002 Actions pertaining to the Northeast Surface Water Treatment
Facility Six-Million Gallon Finished Water Reservoir Project:
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(Council District 6)
1. Award a Design-Build contract in the amount of
$11,758,200 to W. M. Lyles Co., for the City of Fresno’s
Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility (NESWTF)
Six-Million Gallon Finished Water Reservoir Project (Project)
- Bid File No. 3531(Council District 6)
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to
sign the agreement on behalf of the City
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
3-B ID18-0264 Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Copper River Ranch Water
Supply Implementation Agreement approved by Fresno City
Council on November 17, 2016 (Council District 6)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
3-C ID18-0288 Actions Pertaining to the FY 2018 Budget Update for the
General Fund.
A. ***RESOLUTION - 47th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2017-165 to appropriate
$7,994,300 for operating programs and capital improvement
projects citywide (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to
Mayor’s veto)
B. ***RESOLUTION - 57th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2017-165 to appropriate
$155,000 for capital improvements at Granite Park (Requires
5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
C. ***RESOLUTION - 3rd amendment to the Position
Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2017-166 Entitled “A
Resolution of the Council of the City Of Fresno establishing
the number of positions authorized in the various
departments and offices of the City for Fiscal Year 2018,” to
add one position to the Mayor and City Manager’s Office and
one position to the Parks, After School, Recreation and
Community Services Department. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
3-D 18-0112 Actions pertaining to the 2017 Collaborative Body-Worn
Camera Policy and Implementation grant program, herein
referred to as the BWC grant
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $172,500 in grant
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funding for the BWC grant awarded to the Fresno Police
Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the
Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance
(BJA)
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Clovis as identified
in the 2017 Collaborative Body-Worn Camera Policy and
Implementation grant agreement for $45,000 of pass-through
funding
3. ***RESOLUTION - 49th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2017-165 appropriating
$172,500 for the Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera
grant (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).
Sponsors: Police Department
3-E ID18-0181 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with
ConvergeOne, Inc., for the upgrade and replacement of the
Police Department’s Data911 hardware infrastructure in the
amount of $189,079.39.
Sponsors: Information Services Department
3-F ID18-0280 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement in the amount of
$595,894 with Parsons Water and Infrastructure, Inc., to
provide Phase I schematic design services for the City of
Fresno’s Airport Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council
District 4)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
3-G ID18-0241 Approve a Requirements Contract with Game Time™ not to
exceed $500,000 per year through US Communities
Government Purchasing Alliance No. 9143
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services
Department
4. CITY COUNCIL
4-A ID18-0243 RESOLUTION - Establishing the Youth Jobs Task Force.
Sponsors: Council President Soria
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5. CLOSED SESSION
5-A ID18-0277 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9,
subdivision (d)(2)
1. Significant Exposure to Litigation: Mountain Cascade
Incorporated v. City of Fresno
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Members of the public may address the Council regarding items that are not listed
on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council. Each
person is limited to a three (3) minute presentation. Anyone wishing to be placed
on an agenda for a specified topic should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least
ten (10) days prior to the desired date. Council action on unscheduled items, if
any, shall be limited to referring the item to staff for a report and possible
scheduling on a future Council agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
MARCH 8, 2018
10:00 AM - CONTINUED HEARING to consider Official Plan Lines (OPL) for the
South Temperance Avenue alignment from East Jensen Avenue to State Route
180, and, related Environmental Assessment No. EA-17-017. (Council District 5)
MARCH 8, 2018
10:05 AM - HEARING - Regarding the the vacation of a portion of a public utility
easement in a portion of Outlot A, and Lots 1 through 4 of Tract No. 6099 (Council
District 6).
MARCH 15, 2018 - NO MEETING
MARCH 22, 2018
10:00 AM - HEARING - Regarding the vacation of a portion of N. Thorne Avenue,
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south of W. Belmont Avenue (Council District 3).
MARCH 22, 2018
10:05 AM - HEARING - Regarding the vacation of a public utility easement and an
emergency access easement south of previously vacated E. Hamilton Avenue
between S. Parallet Avenue and S. Third Avenue. (Council District 5).
MARCH 22, 2018
10:10 AM - HEARING - Regarding the vacation of a public utility easement and an
emergency access easement south of previously vacated E. Hamilton Avenue
between S. Parallet Avenue and S Third Avenue. (Council District 5).
MARCH 22, 2018
10:15 AM - HEARING - Consideration of Pre-zone Application No. R-17-015,
Annexation Application No. ANX-17-007 and related Environmental Assessment
No. R-17-015/ANX-17-007. These applications pertain to approximately a 1.86
acre site located on the north side of East Belmont Avenue between North Fowler
and North Armstrong Avenues in the unincorporated portion of City’s Sphere of
Influence boundary (Council District 5-Chavez).
MARCH 29, 2018 - NO MEETING
APRIL 5, 2018
10:00 A.M. - HEARING - Regarding the vacation of a portion of a public utility
easement in a portion of Outlot A, and Lots 1 through 4 of Tract NO. 6099.
(Council District 6)
APRIL 12, 2018 - NO MEETING
APRIL 19, 2018
10:00 AM #1 - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and
levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11,
Annexation No. 86 (Final Tract Map No. 6177) (northwest corner of North Polk and
West Olive Avenues, adjacent to Final Tract Map No. 6139) (Council District 3)
April 19, 2018
10:00 AM #2 - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and
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levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9,
Annexation No. 25 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 578-010-11) (southwest corner of
East Copper and North Chestnut Avenues) (Council District 6)
April 19, 2018
10:05 A.M. - HEARING regarding North Temperance Avenue (Clinton to SR 180)
Official Plan Line.
APRIL 26, 2018- NO MEETING
MAY 3, 2018 - NO MEETING
MAY 10, 2018
10:00 AM#1 - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and
levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11,
Annexation No. 87 (Final Tract Map No. 6158) (northeast of the intersection of
East Kings Canyon Road and North Fowler Avenue) (Council District 5)
MAY 10, 2018
10:00 AM#2 - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and
levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11,
Annexation No. 88 (west side of North Armstrong Avenue between East Shields
and Clinton Avenues) (Council District 4)
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
APRIL 4, 2018 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
APRIL 19, 2018 - Employee of the Spring Quarter
JULY 19, 2018 - Employee of the Summer Quarter
OCTOBER 18, 2018 - Employee of the Fall Quarter
NOVEMBER 7, 2018 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
MARCH 8, 2018 - 9:00 A.M. MEETING
MARCH 15, 2018 - NO MEETING
MARCH 22, 2018 - 9:00 A.M. MEETING
MARCH 29, 2018 - NO MEETING
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