City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · August 30, 2018
Minutes
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, August 30, 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 Minutes - Final August 30, 2018
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
10:00 A.M.
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 Minister John Salter of the Northwest Church of Christ
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Spence announced the following changes to the agenda: File ID
18-1022 (3-F) -Action pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association
(FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar, the title should read:
Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA) for
Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar; and Non-Supervisory Blue Collar
(Local 39) for Unit 1 and File ID 18-1021 (5-D) Closed Session Item
regarding FCEA and Local 39 needs to be held before File ID 18-1022 (3-F)
regarding Actions pertaining to FCEA and Local 39.
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by
Councilmember Chavez, 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
Councilmember Chavez, the below CONSENT CALENDAR items were
adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez and Bredefeld
Absent: 1 - Olivier
1-A ID18-0972 Approve an amendment to the contract with NBS, a municipal
financial consultant that specializes in Fee Studies, to allow for
an extension of time to complete an update of the Development
and Resource Management Department (DARM) Fee Study
Analysis.
The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember
Bredefeld and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion.
1-B ID18-0976 Actions related to the Service Agreement with The Arc
Fresno/Madera Counties
1. Uphold City Manager’s Determination of that The Arc is
Uniquely Qualified
2. Approve the Service Agreement with The Arc
Fresno/Madera Counties for trash pick-up services at Fresno
Yosemite International Airport for an amount not to exceed
$256,080.21. (Council District 4)
1-C ID18-0978 Consider approval of a Cooperative Agreement in the amount of
$478,000 with the Fresno County Transportation Authority
(FCTA) for the Blackstone & McKinley Transit Orientated
Development Project under the Measure “C” Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) Program (Council District 1).
1-D ID18-0989 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1125-D to
vacate a street, pipeline, and utility easement in Lot 8 of Tract
Map No. 4043; and setting the public hearing for September 20,
2018 at 10:05 a.m. (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c)/Class 1 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Environmental Assessment No. P18-00197.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention No. 1125-D to
vacate a street, pipeline, and utility easement in Lot 8 of Tract
Map No. 4043.
1-E ID18-0973 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a portion of APN:
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310-041-07, owned by Christopher Scott Schulte to widen
Clinton Avenue between Fowler and Locan Avenues for Tract
Map 5341. (Council District 4)
1. ***RESOLUTION - 5th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2018-157 to appropriate
$30,100 for the public street and public utility easement
right-of-way acquisition for Tract Map 5341 on Clinton Avenue
between Fowler and Locan Avenues. (Requires 5 affirmative
votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
2. Approve the acquisition of 8,238 square feet of permanent
easement from property owned by Christopher Scott Schulte, in
the amount of $90,100 (APN 310-041-07) to widen Clinton
Avenue between Fowler Avenue and Locan Avenue.
RESOLUTION 2018-203 ADOPTED
1-F ID18-1001 Approve the FY 18 annual participation agreement for the
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program
for the disposition of $7,587.36 forfeited in connection with a
crime and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute related documents
1-G ID18-0979 Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into four separate
agreements between the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno,
Fresno Edison Apartments II, LP, Southeast Fresno Rental
Assistance Demonstration and Viking Village Rental Assistance
Demonstration to provide additional security and protection
services for public housing
The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember
Bredefeld and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion.
1-H ID18-0942 Actions pertaining to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act Mandated Partner Memorandum of Understanding:
1. Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board
(FRWDB) and State Center Community College District
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the MOU
1-I ID18-1005 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for Sponsorship with
the Fresno Food Exposition for $62,500 for FY 2019
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1-J ID18-0993 Approve adoption of federally-mandated Title VI Policies for the
City’s Department of Transportation regarding major service
change, disparate impact on minority populations, and the
disproportionate burden on low-income populations
1-K ID18-0994 Approve the reappointments of Lawrence Garcia to the Planning
Commission; C. Kristina Roper and Patrick Boyd to the Historic
Preservation Commission; Heather Flores and Jenelle Pitt to the
Disability Advisory Commission; and Mike Rastegar to the
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
1-L ID18-0995 Approve the Third Amendment to the Granicus, Inc. Service
Agreement between Granicus, Inc. and the City of Fresno, CA
The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Council President
Soria and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID18-1002 Proclamation of “William Saroyan Day”
PRESENTED
ID18-0945 Proclamation of “ Trex Fraternity Day”
PRESENTED
ID18-0669 Proclamation of “Man of the Year”
PRESENTED
City Council recessed at 9:49 A.M. and returned from recess at 10:00 A.M.
Councilmember Olivier returned to the meeting at 10:00 A.M.
City Council recessed into Closed Session at 10:17 A.M. and returned from Closed
Session at 11:04 A.M.
5-D ID18-1021 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government
Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator(s): Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips
Employee Organization:
1. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA)
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DISCUSSED
Councilmember Caprioglio left the meeting at 11:04 A.M.
APPROVE MINUTES
18-0035 Approval of minutes from August 16, 2018.
On motion of Councilmember Olivier, seconded by President Soria,
that the above Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 1 - Caprioglio
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Olivier thanked staff and Administration for a quick
response on a vacant building in District 7.
Council Vice President Brandau requested the meeting be adjourned in
memory of Mollie Tibbetts.
Council President Soria requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Arthur "Mickey" Kaitangian.
Councilmember Caprioglio returned to the meeting at 11:08 A.M.
Councilmember Caprioglio thanked District 4 staff for putting on "Man of the
Year" and announced Fresno State's first Football game of the season will
be Saturday, September 1, 2018.
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M.#1 SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
ID18-0992 Appearance by Gonzalo Arambula to discuss how the authorities
are ignoring transients and the homeless
Mr. Arambula appeared and discussed his issues with FAX transients and
the homeless issues.
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APPEARED
10:00 A.M.#2
ID18-0998 CONTINUED 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. 32
(Assessor’s Parcel Number 458-270-01) (southwest corner of
South West Avenue and West Nielsen Avenue) (Council District
3)
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 2018-2019 and Future Tax Years
Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9,
Annexation No. 32 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The item was called to order at 11:13 A.M.
Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 11:13 A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Benelli,
Public Works Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
RESOLUTION 2018-204 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-205 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-206 ADOPTED
BILL B-45 AND ORDINANCE 2018-47 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Baines III, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Bredefeld and Olivier
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Absent: 1 - Chavez
10:00 A.M.#3
ID18-0999 CONTINUED 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. 31
(Assessor’s Parcel Number 504-091-14S) (southeast corner of
North Riverside Avenue and West Herndon Avenue) (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 2018-2019 and Future Tax Years
Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9,
Annexation No. 31 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The item was called to order at 11:14 A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Benelli,
Public Works Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
RESOLUTION 2018-207 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-208 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-209 ADOPTED
BILL B-46 AND ORDINANCE 2018-48 ADOPTED
On motion of Vice President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 1 - Chavez
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10:20 A.M.#1
ID18-0988 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No.
A-18-004; Rezone Application No. R-18-005; Annexation
Application No. ANX-18-003; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.
6214/UGM; and, related Environmental Assessment No.
A-18-004/R-18-005/ANX-18-003/T-6214 for approximately 77.48
acres of property located on the east side of North Fowler
Avenue between East Clinton Avenue and the East McKinley
Avenue alignment (Council District 4)
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
Environmental Assessment (EA) No. A-18-004/R-18-005/ANX-18
-003/T-6214 dated July 27, 2018 for purposes of the proposed
project.
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No.
A-18-004 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the
McLane Community Plan to change the planned land use
designations for the subject property from Medium Density
Residential (±52.87 acres), Public Facility/Elementary School (±
13.52 acres), and Urban Neighborhood Residential (±11.09
acres) to Medium Density Residential (±57.36 acres), and Public
Facility/Elementary School (±20.12 acres). The Plan
Amendment will also involve relocating the existing planned
Public Facility designation for a future Elementary School to the
immediate northeast corner of the intersection of North Fowler
Avenue and the East McKinley Avenue alignment.
3. BILL (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone
Application No. R-18-005 proposing to amend the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject property from
the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive 20-acre Agricultural District)
to the City of Fresno RS-5/UGM/ANX (Residential Single Family,
Medium Density / Urban Growth Management / Annexed Rural
Residential Transitional Overlay) and PI/UGM (Public &
Institutional / Urban Growth Management) zone districts in
accordance with Plan Amendment Application No. A-18-004.
4. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. ANX-
18-003 to initiate annexation proceedings for the Clinton-Fowler
No. 2 Reorganization proposing incorporation of the subject
property within the City of Fresno; and, detachment from the
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Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire
Protection District.
5. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6214/UGM
proposing to subdivide an approximately 43.22 net acre portion
of the subject property for the purpose of creating a 210-lot
conventional single-family residential development subject to the
findings and compliance with the Conditions of Approval included
within the Staff Report to the City Council dated August 30,
2018.
The item was called to order at 11:16 A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Supervising Planner Tackett,
DARM Department.
Upon call, the following member of the public addressed Council: Kerry
Medellin
RESOLUTION 2018-210 ADOPTED
BILL B-47 AND ORDINANCE 2018-49 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2018-211 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by
Councilmember Baines III, that the above Action Item be adopted. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 1 - Chavez
10:20 A.M.#2
ID18-0873 CONTINUED HEARING to consider the Official Plan Line (OPL)
for the North Temperance Avenue alignment from State Route
180 to East Clinton Avenue, and, related Environmental
Assessment No. EA-17-018. (Council Districts 4 and 5)
1. ADOPT the Finding of Conformity to the Fresno General
Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR #201211015) as
prepared for the Environmental Assessment EA-17-018
2. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving the Official
Plan Lines for the North Temperance Avenue alignment from
State Route 180 to East Clinton Avenue pursuant to the Fresno
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General Plan Land Use and circulation Map.
The item was called to order at 11:18 A.M.
Councilmember Chavez returned to the meeting at 11:20 A.M.
Councilmember Olivier left the meeting at 11:25 A.M.
Councilmember Baines left the meeting at 11:28 A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Benelli and
Manager Tyler, Public Works Department.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Jessica
Gabrielson and Tom Nelson.
BILL B-48 AND ORDINANCE 2018-50 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by
Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be adopted.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Brandau, Caprioglio, Chavez and Bredefeld
Absent: 2 - Baines III 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 the following member of the public addressed Council: Gary
Doesekle
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
1-A ID18-0972 Approve an amendment to the contract with NBS, a municipal
financial consultant that specializes in Fee Studies, to allow for
an extension of time to complete an update of the Development
and Resource Management Department (DARM) Fee Study
Analysis.
The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Sanchez,
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DARM Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff questions regarding how the analysis
of fees is being done, what was the comparison and if they do analysis with
other cities. Assistant Director Sanchez replied.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by
Councilmember Baines III, that the above Action Item be approved.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Chavez and Bredefeld
Absent: 2 - Caprioglio and Olivier
1-G ID18-0979 Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into four separate
agreements between the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno,
Fresno Edison Apartments II, LP, Southeast Fresno Rental
Assistance Demonstration and Viking Village Rental Assistance
Demonstration to provide additional security and protection
services for public housing
Councilmember Olivier returned to the meeting at 11:35 A.M.
The above item was introduced to Council by Chief Dyer, Fresno Police
Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Councilmember Caprioglio returned to the meeting at 11:40 A.M.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff about the program, if it was new and
how long has the program been going on. Is it two officers for the 14 units.
Explain why is there a need for this program. Chief Dyer responded.
Council President Soria asked staff was the agreement requested by
Housing Authority and if there was potential partnership within the
apartment complexes. Chief Dyer replied.
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APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by
Councilmember Baines III, that the above Discussion Item be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Soria, Brandau, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and
Olivier
1-L ID18-0995 Approve the Third Amendment to the Granicus, Inc. Service
Agreement between Granicus, Inc. and the City of Fresno, CA
The above item was introduced to Council by City Clerk Spence, City Clerk
Office.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
Council President Soria asked City Clerk Spence to discuss the three
amendments to the Agreement and what it will accomplish and stated she is
in support of the item.
Council President Soria motion to approve the item as presented with the
understanding that there will be a need to make changes to the Council's
rules and procedures regarding the implementation of the eComment and
come back with an evaluation of the program at a later date.
Councilmember Baines seconded the motion.
Councilmember Olivier asked City Clerk Spence who will decide what items
will be available and open for eComment, if it is labor intensive and how
many hours a week will it take staff to use eComment. Councilmember
Olivier also asked if it is widely used and asked City Attorney Sloan if the
system will create a legal problem. City Clerk Spence and City Attorney
Sloan replied.
Councilmember Caprioglio asked if the contract can be opted out if it does
not meet City's expectations. City Clerk Spence replied yes.
Council Vice President Brandau asked if members of the public can speak
while at home, what is the cost and what does the $5,000 provide the City of
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Fresno. Council Vice President Brandau suggested that a subcommittee be
formed consisting of Council Vice President Brandau, Council President
Soria, City Attorney Sloan and City Clerk Spence to modify the Council
Rules of Procedures to incorporate rules for eComments.
Councilmember Bredefeld asked City Clerk Spence how many other Cities
are using eComment and asked City Attorney Sloan to discuss his concerns
regarding PRA request and what the potential issues are with eComment.
Councilmember Bredefeld suggested that the Council rules and procedures
be modified before approving the item.
Council President Soria withdrew her motion and will continue the item to
September 20, 2018 with Council rules and procedures that incorporates
rules for eComments.
City Council recessed for lunch at 12:05 A.M. and returned from lunch at 1:33 P.M.
Councilmember Baines left the meeting at 2:30 P.M.
5. CLOSED SESSION
There was no announcements after Closed Session
5-A ID18-0980 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY
- Government Code Section 54957(a)
1. Discuss security of City Hall and other City facilities
DISCUSSED
5-B ID18-1006 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision
(d)(1)
1. Holley, Adengwisye v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior
Court Case No.: 17CECG00561.
DISCUSSED
5-C ID18-1007 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -
Government Code Section 54956.8;
Property: APN 466-214-17T
Negotiating Parties: Marlene Murphey, Wilma Quan-Schecter
DISCUSSED
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3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3-A ID18-0985 Actions pertaining to the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project at
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section
15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Taxiway C
Reconstruction
2. Approve Change Order No. 2 for Phase 2 of the Taxiway C
Reconstruction Project, for Add-Alternates 1 and 2 of Bid File
3519, with Security Paving, Inc., in the amount of $8,763,647
3. Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute additional Project
Contract Change Order(s) not to exceed Project contingency
funding of $2,183,389 and 66 Contract Days
The item was introduced to Council by Director Meikle, Airports
Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by President
Soria, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Brandau, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 1 - Baines III
3-B ID18-0986 Approve the Second Amendment to the Non-Exclusive License
Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground Handling
and Support Services with DAL Global Services, LLC., at Fresno
Yosemite International Airport to extend the term of the
agreement and update insurance provisions. (Council District 4)
Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 2:33 P.M.
The item was introduced to Council by Director Meikle, Airports
Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
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APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Vice President
Brandau, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Brandau, Caprioglio, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 2 - Baines III and Chavez
3-C ID18-0961 RESOLUTION - Approving the Application for Formulaic Grant
Funds from the California Transportation Commission’s Local
Partnership Program for the Veterans Boulevard Interchange
and Extension Project and Authorizing the Execution of
Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council
District 2)
The item was introduced to Council by Director Mozier, Public Works
Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
RESOLUTION 2018-212 ADOPTED
On motion of Vice President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Brandau, Caprioglio, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 2 - Baines III and Chavez
3-D ID18-0990 Award a construction contract in the amount of $4,693,392.60 to
American Paving Company, of Fresno, California for the
Veterans Boulevard Project - Bullard Extension Package from
Bullard Avenue to the Riverside Drive and Veterans Boulevard
Intersection - Bid File No. 3582 (Council District 2)
The item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Morrison, Public
Works Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
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Councilmember Bredefeld asked staff to describe the requirements of the
bids, what the disadvantages are of the business enterprise and what is the
requirements of the Federal Government to have Federal monies. Director
Mozier responded
Councilmember Chavez returned at 2:35 P.M.
APPROVED
On motion of Vice President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember
Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Brandau, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 2 - Baines III and Caprioglio
3-E ID18-0947 Actions pertaining to the International Association of Fire
Fighters (IAFF), Local 753 for Unit 5 - Fire Non-Management
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Fresno and the International Association of
Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 753 for Unit 5 - Fire Non-Management
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - 4th Amendment to FY 2019 Salary
Resolution No. 2018-159, amending salaries in Exhibit 5, Unit 5 -
Fire Non-Management (IAFF), as required by the adoption of the
successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Fresno and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF),
Local 753 for Unit 5 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
The above item was introduced to Council by Labor Relations Manager
Phillips, Personnel Services Department.
Upon call, there was no public comment.
RESOLUTION 2018-213 ADOPTED
On motion of President Soria, seconded by Councilmember Olivier,
that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Soria, Brandau, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
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Absent: 2 - Baines III and Caprioglio
3-F ID18-1022 Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association
(FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar; and
Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39) for Unit 1.
1.***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees Association
(FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
2.***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fifth Amendment to FY 2019
Salary Resolution No. 2018-159, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3,
Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) as required by the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and
the Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); and amend
Exhibit 1, Unit 1, Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39) to retitle
Aviation Mechanic to Aviation Mechanic II, add the classification
of Aviation Mechanic I, and a salary range for the class. (Subject
to Mayor’s Veto)
3.***Approve Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City
Employees Association (FCEA), for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory
White Collar, regarding Lateral Hire Incentives for Emergency
Services Dispatchers II/III (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above item was introduced to Council by Labor Relations Manager
Phillips, Personnel Services Department.
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Maribel
Escareno and Sam Frank
Councilmember Caprioglio returned at 2:46 P.M.
Councilmember Baines returned at 2:48 P.M.
Council President Soria thanked both parties for working together and
coming to an agreement.
Councilmember Chavez thanked the prior President Ms. Escareno for her
time as the FCEA President.
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RESOLUTION 2018-214 ADOPTED
On motion of President Soria, seconded by Councilmember Chavez,
that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Soria, Baines III, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Olivier
Absent: 1 - Brandau
4. CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned at 2:53 P.M. in memory of Mollie Tibbetts and Arthur
"Mickey" Kaitangian
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Thursday, August 30, 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 August 30, 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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9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Minister John Salter of the Northwest Church of Christ
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 ID18-0972 Approve an amendment to the contract with NBS, a municipal
financial consultant that specializes in Fee Studies, to allow
for an extension of time to complete an update of the
Development and Resource Management Department
(DARM) Fee Study Analysis.
Sponsors: Development and Resource Management Department
1-B ID18-0976 Actions related to the Service Agreement with The Arc
Fresno/Madera Counties
1. Uphold City Manager’s Determination of that The Arc is
Uniquely Qualified
2. Approve the Service Agreement with The Arc
Fresno/Madera Counties for trash pick-up services at Fresno
Yosemite International Airport for an amount not to exceed
$256,080.21. (Council District 4)
Sponsors: Airports Department
1-C ID18-0978 Consider approval of a Cooperative Agreement in the amount
of $478,000 with the Fresno County Transportation Authority
(FCTA) for the Blackstone & McKinley Transit Orientated
Development Project under the Measure “C” Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) Program (Council District 1).
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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1-D ID18-0989 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention No. 1125-D to
vacate a street, pipeline, and utility easement in Lot 8 of
Tract Map No. 4043; and setting the public hearing for
September 20, 2018 at 10:05 a.m. (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c)/Class 1 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Environmental Assessment No. P18-00197.
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention No. 1125-D to
vacate a street, pipeline, and utility easement in Lot 8 of
Tract Map No. 4043.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1-E ID18-0973 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a portion of APN:
310-041-07, owned by Christopher Scott Schulte to widen
Clinton Avenue between Fowler and Locan Avenues for Tract
Map 5341. (Council District 4)
1. ***RESOLUTION - 5th amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2018-157 to appropriate
$30,100 for the public street and public utility easement
right-of-way acquisition for Tract Map 5341 on Clinton
Avenue between Fowler and Locan Avenues. (Requires 5
affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
2. Approve the acquisition of 8,238 square feet of permanent
easement from property owned by Christopher Scott Schulte,
in the amount of $90,100 (APN 310-041-07) to widen Clinton
Avenue between Fowler Avenue and Locan Avenue.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1-F ID18-1001 Approve the FY 18 annual participation agreement for the
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification
Program for the disposition of $7,587.36 forfeited in
connection with a crime and authorize the City Manager and
the Chief of Police to execute related documents
Sponsors: Police Department
1-G ID18-0979 Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into four separate
agreements between the Housing Authority of the City of
Fresno, Fresno Edison Apartments II, LP, Southeast Fresno
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Rental Assistance Demonstration and Viking Village Rental
Assistance Demonstration to provide additional security and
protection services for public housing
Sponsors: Police Department
1-H ID18-0942 Actions pertaining to the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Mandated Partner Memorandum of
Understanding:
1. Approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the Fresno Regional Workforce
Development Board (FRWDB) and State Center Community
College District
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
MOU
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
1-I ID18-1005 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for Sponsorship
with the Fresno Food Exposition for $62,500 for FY 2019
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
1-J ID18-0993 Approve adoption of federally-mandated Title VI Policies for
the City’s Department of Transportation regarding major
service change, disparate impact on minority populations,
and the disproportionate burden on low-income populations
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
1-K ID18-0994 Approve the reappointments of Lawrence Garcia to the
Planning Commission; C. Kristina Roper and Patrick Boyd to
the Historic Preservation Commission; Heather Flores and
Jenelle Pitt to the Disability Advisory Commission; and Mike
Rastegar to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
1-L ID18-0995 Approve the Third Amendment to the Granicus, Inc. Service
Agreement between Granicus, Inc. and the City of Fresno,
CA
Sponsors: City Clerk's Office
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID18-1002 Proclamation of “William Saroyan Day”
Sponsors: Council President Soria
ID18-0945 Proclamation of “ Trex Fraternity Day”
Sponsors: Council Member Caprioglio
ID18-0669 Proclamation of “Man of the Year”
Sponsors: Council Member Caprioglio
APPROVE MINUTES
18-0035 Approval of minutes from August 16, 2018.
Sponsors: City Clerk's Office
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M.#1 SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
ID18-0992 Appearance by Gonzalo Arambula to discuss how the
authorities are ignoring transients and the homeless
10:00 A.M.#2
ID18-0998 CONTINUED 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. 32
(Assessor’s Parcel Number 458-270-01) (southwest corner of
South West Avenue and West Nielsen Avenue) (Council
District 3)
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)
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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 2018-2019 and Future
Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 9, Annexation No. 32 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
10:00 A.M.#3
ID18-0999 CONTINUED 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. 31
(Assessor’s Parcel Number 504-091-14S) (southeast corner
of North Riverside Avenue and West Herndon Avenue)
(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 2018-2019 and Future
Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 9, Annexation No. 31 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
10:20 A.M.#1
ID18-0988 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No.
A-18-004; Rezone Application No. R-18-005; Annexation
Application No. ANX-18-003; Vesting Tentative Tract Map
No. 6214/UGM; and, related Environmental Assessment No.
A-18-004/R-18-005/ANX-18-003/T-6214 for approximately
77.48 acres of property located on the east side of North
Fowler Avenue between East Clinton Avenue and the East
McKinley Avenue alignment (Council District 4)
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
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Environmental Assessment (EA) No. A-18-004/R-18-
005/ANX-18-003/T-6214 dated July 27, 2018 for purposes of
the proposed project.
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application
No. A-18-004 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan
and the McLane Community Plan to change the planned land
use designations for the subject property from Medium
Density Residential (±52.87 acres), Public
Facility/Elementary School (±13.52 acres), and Urban
Neighborhood Residential (±11.09 acres) to Medium Density
Residential (±57.36 acres), and Public Facility/Elementary
School (±20.12 acres). The Plan Amendment will also
involve relocating the existing planned Public Facility
designation for a future Elementary School to the immediate
northeast corner of the intersection of North Fowler Avenue
and the East McKinley Avenue alignment.
3. BILL (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone
Application No. R-18-005 proposing to amend the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject
property from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive 20-acre
Agricultural District) to the City of Fresno RS-5/UGM/ANX
(Residential Single Family, Medium Density / Urban Growth
Management / Annexed Rural Residential Transitional
Overlay) and PI/UGM (Public & Institutional / Urban Growth
Management) zone districts in accordance with Plan
Amendment Application No. A-18-004.
4. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No.
ANX-18-003 to initiate annexation proceedings for the
Clinton-Fowler No. 2 Reorganization proposing incorporation
of the subject property within the City of Fresno; and,
detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and
Fresno County Fire Protection District.
5. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6214/UGM
proposing to subdivide an approximately 43.22 net acre
portion of the subject property for the purpose of creating a
210-lot conventional single-family residential development
subject to the findings and compliance with the Conditions of
Approval included within the Staff Report to the City Council
dated August 30, 2018.
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Sponsors: Development and Resource Management Department
10:20 A.M.#2
ID18-0873 CONTINUED HEARING to consider the Official Plan Line
(OPL) for the North Temperance Avenue alignment from
State Route 180 to East Clinton Avenue, and, related
Environmental Assessment No. EA-17-018. (Council Districts
4 and 5)
1. ADOPT the Finding of Conformity to the Fresno General
Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR #201211015) as
prepared for the Environmental Assessment EA-17-018
2. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving the
Official Plan Lines for the North Temperance Avenue
alignment from State Route 180 to East Clinton Avenue
pursuant to the Fresno General Plan Land Use and
circulation Map.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3-A ID18-0985 Actions pertaining to the Taxiway C Reconstruction Project at
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to
Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Taxiway C
Reconstruction
2. Approve Change Order No. 2 for Phase 2 of the Taxiway
C Reconstruction Project, for Add-Alternates 1 and 2 of Bid
File 3519, with Security Paving, Inc., in the amount of
$8,763,647
3. Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute additional
Project Contract Change Order(s) not to exceed Project
contingency funding of $2,183,389 and 66 Contract Days
Sponsors: Airports Department
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3-B ID18-0986 Approve the Second Amendment to the Non-Exclusive
License Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground
Handling and Support Services with DAL Global Services,
LLC., at Fresno Yosemite International Airport to extend the
term of the agreement and update insurance provisions.
(Council District 4)
Sponsors: Airports Department
3-C ID18-0961 RESOLUTION - Approving the Application for Formulaic
Grant Funds from the California Transportation Commission’s
Local Partnership Program for the Veterans Boulevard
Interchange and Extension Project and Authorizing the
Execution of Documents by the Public Works Director or
Designee (Council District 2)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
3-D ID18-0990 Award a construction contract in the amount of $4,693,392.60
to American Paving Company, of Fresno, California for the
Veterans Boulevard Project - Bullard Extension Package from
Bullard Avenue to the Riverside Drive and Veterans
Boulevard Intersection - Bid File No. 3582 (Council District 2)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
3-E ID18-0947 Actions pertaining to the International Association of Fire
Fighters (IAFF), Local 753 for Unit 5 - Fire Non-Management
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Fresno and the International Association
of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 753 for Unit 5 - Fire
Non-Management (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - 4th Amendment to FY 2019 Salary
Resolution No. 2018-159, amending salaries in Exhibit 5, Unit
5 - Fire Non-Management (IAFF), as required by the adoption
of the successor Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Fresno and the International Association of Fire
Fighters (IAFF), Local 753 for Unit 5 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
3-F ID18-1022 Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association
(FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar
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1.***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees
Association (FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2.***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fifth Amendment to FY 2019
Salary Resolution No. 2018-159, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3,
Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) as required by the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno
and the Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); and
amend Exhibit 1, Unit 1, Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local
39) to retitle Aviation Mechanic to Aviation Mechanic II, add
the classification of Aviation Mechanic I, and a salary range
for the class. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3.***Approve Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City
Employees Association (FCEA), for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory
White Collar, regarding Lateral Hire Incentives for Emergency
Services Dispatchers II/III (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
5-A ID18-0980 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC
SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a)
1. Discuss security of City Hall and other City facilities
Sponsors: City Manager's Office
5-B ID18-1006 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9,
subdivision (d)(1)
1. Holley, Adengwisye v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno
Superior Court Case No.: 17CECG00561.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
5-C ID18-1007 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -
Government Code Section 54956.8;
Property: APN 466-214-17T
Negotiating Parties: Marlene Murphey, Wilma Quan-Schecter
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
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5-D ID18-1021 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Government
Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator(s): Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips
Employee Organization:
1. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA)
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
10:00 A.M. #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. 89 (Final Tract Map No. 6216) (southwest corner of North
Temperance and East Dakota Avenues) (Council District 4)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
10:00 A.M. #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. 93 (Final Tract Map No. 6217) (a portion of the southeast
corner of North Bryan and West Gettysburg Avenues) (Council District 1)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
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10:00 A.M. #3 - 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. 33 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 326-160-41) (south side of West
Nielsen Avenue west of South Marks Avenue) (Council District 3)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
10:00 A.M. #4 - 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. 34 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 408-062-07 and 27) (southeast
corner of East Herndon Avenue (Frontage) and North Howard Avenue) (Council
District 6)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
10:05 A.M. - HEARING - Regarding the vacation of a street, pipeline and utility
easement in Lot 8 of Tract No. 4043. (Council District 1).
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
10:10 A.M. - CONTINUED HEARING to consider adoption of resolution related to
the designation of the Herndon Substation Control Building located at 7430 N
Weber Avenue, Fresno, California to the Local Register of Historic Resources
(Council District 2)
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
10:00 A.M. - WORKSHOP - Citizens’ Public Safety Advisory Board 2018 2nd
Quarter Report
OCTOBER 4, 2018 - NO MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 2018 - 9:00 A.M. MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2018
10:00 A.M. - HEARING regarding the vacation of the Eaton Plaza Alley in Block
"A" of the City of Fresno, also known a the "N" - "O" alley between Fresno Street
and Mariposa Street (Council District 3).
OCTOBER 25, 2018
10:00 AM - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and
levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11,
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Annexation No. 94 (Final Tract Map No. 5558) (northwest corner of West Herndon
Avenue and North Riverside Drive) (Council District 2)
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
OCTOBER 18, 2018 - Employee of the Fall Quarter
NOVEMBER 7, 2018 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - 9:00 A.M. MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 - 9:00 A.M. MEETING
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