City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · June 12, 2018
Minutes
City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
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
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:00 AM Council Chambers
Budget Hearings
The City Council met in the budget hearing sessions in the Council Chamber, City
Hall on the date and time written above.
10:28 A.M. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - President Esmeralda Z. Soria
Vice President Steve Brandau
Councilmember Oliver L. Baines III
Councilmember Paul Caprioglio
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Clinton Olivier
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
BUDGET HEARING
Council President Soria asked Budget Analysist Padilla to speak regarding
the $10 million dollars found in the budget from additional sales tax.
Budget Analyst Padilla spoke regarding the practices of the City and
recognizing revenues. Mr. Padilla stated additional revenues are received in
August and those revenues should be recognized as part of this proposed
budget and that the revenues are being recognized from August 2017
through July 2018.
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Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff if the money was received in August
2018, if the current methodology needed to be changed and what is the
history for counting months during a fiscal year. Mr. Padilla responded
since August 2012 each budget year the revenues in August are counted in
the next fiscal year. Assistant City Manager Sumpter explained that there
are always 12 months included in each budget, that this is not new money, it
will be and has been acknowledged in the budget. Assistant City Manager
Sumpter stated we recognize revenues from August through July. If we
change we will acknowledge revenues from July to June.
Council Vice President Brandau asked staff why in 2012 was it decided to
move to June 2012 to July 2013.
Councilmember Chavez asked staff where this dollar amount is being
acknowledged. Mr. Padilla stated it is accounted for in the financial
statements. Councilmember Chavez questioned how these funds could
have impacted the City’s credit rating. Assistant City Manager Sumpter
replied the money will go to the General Fund. Council President Soria
suggested that the City account for the revenues through July.
Councilmember Baines recommended putting the money in the reserves,
but would be interested in hearing from Mayor Brand and allowed the
Administration a few days to come up with some options.
Mayor Brand stated that the $10 million is within the 5 year budget and he is
not against rolling it into reserve funds. Mayor Brand stated he would like to
have the auditor’s review this information and get an independent third party
to evaluate and come up with a solution and that spending the money would
be a big mistake.
Council Vice President Brandau agreed to a 3rd party like Moody’s and
recommended that the Council President, Council Vice President and
Councilmember Chavez participate in the conversations with Moody along
with the Administration.
ID18-0726 Transportation Department (FAX)
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Budget Manager Fierro presented an overview of the Transportation
Department (FAX) for Council.
No member of the public addressed Council regarding the Transportation
Department (FAX).
Council asked staff if they are going to allow the department to participate in
the RFP process, asked for a BRT update and if there was an increase in
the ridership in the last two to three months and if the Department is on
track with their original projections. Director Schaad stated there is a 38%
increase in ridership. Councilmember Baines asked staff what are the plans
to increase ridership.
Councilmember Chavez spoke regarding route 26 and 39 and asked if we
were going to engage in assessment. Councilmember Chavez asked staff
about downsizing the BRT stops and if there was an overlap on Blackstone
and Kings Canyon. Assistant City Manager Sumpter replied they intend to
bring all of that back to Council on June 28, 2018 by way of a workshop.
Council Vice President Brandau asked staff about the state funding dollars
that requires a 20% match and asked if the 20% is included in the general
fund. Director Schaad stated it is not covered in the general fund, that it is
all fare recovery.
Councilmember Baines spoke regarding absenteeism and discussed
electric and hydrogen buses.
Council President Soria asked staff how much money is there for
improvements at the bus stops and shelters. Director Schaad responded
about $500,000. Council President Soria asked how many shelter can be
fixed using the $500,000, she requested staff come back to Council with an
update on how many shelters have been fixed. Council President Soria
asked if there are resources available this year to get Inspiration Park
connected, if so is there a timeframe. Director Schaad responded about six
months after budget approval.
Councilmember Caprioglio asked for a status update on the BRT off Shaw.
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Councilmember Chavez spoke regarding the Youth Leadership Institute
surveys resulting in individuals wanting Wi-Fi and better frequency for their
bus rides. Director Schaad stated there will be Wi-Fi. Council President
Soria asked how much is Wi-Fi on the buses, and spoke about bike share
and pilot program at Fresno State, Tower District and Fresno City College.
Director Schaad stated to add Wi-Fi is would be about $5,000 per bus and
City Manager Quan-Schecter mentioned they are currently working on a
pilot program.
Councilmember Baines directed staff to provide information regarding BRT
ridership to determine if ridership is on track with projections.
Council President Soria directed staff to provide the per bus cost to add
Wi-Fi.
Councilmember Chavez directed staff to meet with Councilmember Chavez
prior to the Transportation Department workshop scheduled for June 28,
2018.
ID18-0724 City Clerk’s Office
City Clerk Spence presented an overview of the City Clerk's Office for
Council.
No member of the public addressed Council regarding the City Clerk's
Office.
Councilmember Baines asked City Clerk Spence to discuss what the digital
signatures, microfilm and Boards and Commission module was about and
how it would help the office.
Council President Soria asked City Clerk Spence why is there turn over in
staff and if the salary is comparable to other positions in the City of Fresno.
Council President Soria gave direction to City Clerk Spence to confirm
classifications in the City Clerks Office are part of the class and
compensation study currently underway.
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Councilmember Baines motioned to fund $11,000 for the implementation of
electronic/digital signature to reduce time for signing contracts. Council
President Soria seconded the motion.
Councilmember Baines motioned to fund $30,000 for microfilm and digitize
records to record and preserve. Council President Soria seconded the
motion.
Councilmember Baines motioned to fund $17,500 to implementation of
Boards and Commissions module of Granicus to better manage the Boards
and Commissions vacancies and appointments. Council President Soria
seconded the motion.
City Council recessed for lunch at 12:05 P.M. and returned from lunch at 1:41 P.M.
Follow up information on the Fire Department Staffing.
Chief Donis gave an update to Council regarding the Fire Department.
No member of the public addressed Council regarding the Fire Department
for Council.
Council asked about filling the current positions and the staff budget and
discussed the 23 extra firefighters that are needed. Chief Donis explained
what it would take to fund the 23 extra firefighters.
Councilmember Caprioglio discussed fire response and medical response
and what the data was last year on response and asked why 80% of the
calls are medical calls. Chief Donis responded.
Council Vice President Brandau discussed his concerns about the double
services on the call operations and asked Chief Donis to talk about right
resource software. Council Vice President Brandau suggested creating a
pilot program for file response. City Manager Quan-Schecter stated that this
is a meet and confer issue and will discuss this with staff and return to
Council with a recommendation. Assistant City Manager Sumpter reminded
everyone that any changes to the Fire Departments budget is an ongoing
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expense and the money that was discussed is a onetime funding.
Councilmember Baines stated if we are spending $2.5 million in overtime
he would rather see the funds in overtime instead of in the number of
position. Assistant City Manager Sumpter replied the funds are in the
minimum staffing pay. Councilmember Baines said he would prefer that the
funds be put in the category it belongs instead of personnel because it gives
a false impression to the public that we require more personnel than
needed.
ID18-0725 City Attorney’s Office
City Attorney Sloan presented an overview of the City Attorney's Office for
Council.
No member of the public addressed Council regarding the City Attorney's
Office.
Council and City Attorney Sloan discussed the Asset Team and Code
Enforcement. Council asked City Attorney Sloan if there are understaffed.
City Attorney Sloan replied no. Council Vice President Brandau asked if
City Attorney is apart of the cannabis workshop and if he will be able to
project cost to the Department. City Attorney Sloan responded.
Council President Soria motioned to fund a legal secretary $60,000 and a
litigation attorney $120,000. Council Vice President Brandau seconded the
motion.
ID18-0727 City Council Offices
THE ABOVE ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 19, 2018
ID18-0728 Mayor and City Manager’s Office
THE ABOVE ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO JUNE 19, 2018.
ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned at 2:51 P.M.
UPCOMING BUDGET HEARINGS
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TUESDAY - JUNE 19, 2018 - 10:00 A.M.
VOTE ON MOTIONS
THURSDAY - JUNE 21, 2018 - 9:00 A.M.
VOTE ON FINAL BUDGET
THURSDAY JUNE 28, 2018 - 9:00 A.M.
RESERVED IF NEEDED FOR FINAL BUDGET VOTE
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
10:00 AM
Budget Hearings
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 June 12, 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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PLEASE NOTE:
Department budgets will be discussed Tuesday, June 5, Wednesday, June 6,
Monday, June 11 and Tuesday 12, 2018. Budget hearings will begin at 10:00 a.m. If
needed, June 19, June 21 and June 28, 2018 will be used as overflow days to further
discuss department budgets. Department budgets will generally be considered as
listed below starting with the initial public hearing and continuing until Council
adopts the budget. Members of the public will be allowed to address the Council
regarding the budget and will be allowed two (2) minutes. Please be advised
consideration of some departments may be continued to the next scheduled hearing
date if discussions run long and other departments may be considered in advance of
the date and time listed.
10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
BUDGET HEARING
ID18-0724 City Clerk’s Office
ID18-0725 City Attorney’s Office
ID18-0726 Transportation Department (FAX)
ID18-0727 City Council Offices
ID18-0728 Mayor and City Manager’s Office
ID18-0784 Follow up information on the Fire Department Staffing
UPCOMING BUDGET HEARINGS
TUESDAY - JUNE 19, 2018 - 9:00 A.M.
VOTE ON MOTIONS
THURSDAY - JUNE 21, 2018 - 9:00 A.M.
VOTE ON FINAL BUDGET
THURSDAY JUNE 28, 2018 - 9:00 A.M.
RESERVED IF NEEDED FOR FINAL BUDGET VOTE
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