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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final City Council President - Steve Brandau Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias Councilmembers: Esmeralda Z. Soria, Paul Caprioglio, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Wilma Quan City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan City Clerk - Yvonne Spence, MMC Thursday, January 31, 2019 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. 9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL Councilmember Soria and Councilmember Bredefeld were absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 9:09 A.M. Present: 7 - President Steve Brandau Vice President Miguel Angel Arias Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria Councilmember Paul Caprioglio Councilmember Luis Chavez Councilmember Garry Bredefeld Councilmember Nelson Esparza Invocation by Pastor Jason Locke of the College Church of Christ Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag APPROVE AGENDA City Clerk Spence announced the following changes to the agenda: Revised Agenda - File ID 19-1166 (3-F) - regarding approve the expenditures of $1,000,000 of General Fund appropriations identified in Fiscal Year 2019 budget deliberations for PARCs recommended priority projects was added City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 under General Administration and File ID 19-0137 (1-B) - regarding Executing Standard Agreements with the County of Fresno for Development in the City's Sphere of Influence not yet annexed into the City's Corporate Boundaries, is not subject to the Mayor's veto. On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember Soria, the above item was adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza APPROVE MINUTES ID19-1137 Approval of minutes for January 17, 2019 City Clerk Spence announced there were typos, corrected on File ID 19-0198 (3-K) and File ID 19-0197 (4-A). On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember Soria, that the above Minutes be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS ID19-0167 Proclamation of “Fresno City College Wrestling Team Day” PRESENTED ID19-0168 Proclamation of “Point-in-Time Count in Fresno County” PRESENTED ID19-0186 Proclamation of “ National Blood Donor Month” PRESENTED ID19-1157 Proclamation of “ABC30’s Latino Life Day” PRESENTED ID19-1134 Employee Recognition Program Winter Quarter 2019 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 PRESENTED City Council recessed at 10:10 A.M. and returned at 10:26 A.M. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Caprioglio thanked all involved in the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) celebration at Fresno State. He stated he was present during the check presentation where Chevron Oil presented Fresno State with a check in the amount of $450,000. He spoke regarding Stone Soup celebration last Friday, January 25, 2019, they now have solar panels. Thanks to Grid Alternatives and Reading and Beyond. He attended Crime Stoppers and presented a proclamation to Dale Mendoza; presented the Fresno Grizzlies new uniform and logo Tuesday January 29, 2019; attended State of the University speech from President Joseph Castro and congratulated Fresno State Basketball team. Councilmember Caprioglio requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Benita Garcia. Councilmember Esparza joined neighbors in VA neighborhood for “Lunch with Hero’s" and stated he will be holding his first town hall meeting on March 4, 2019 with more details to come. Councilmember Soria thanked Parking Manager Gaffery for coming out to speak to the citizens in District 1 regarding residential parking. She held her 3rd meeting for the Youth Job Taskforce and gave a shout out to the new business Full Circle located in the Tower District. Councilmember Soria also attended the Fresno Grizzlies reveal of new uniform and logo, Tuesday January 29, 2019. Council President Brandau asked City Manager Quan about the closing of Tulare Avenue and why they are closing so far in advance of the High Speed Rail work and expressed his concerns regarding road closures in his district on Shaw Avenue and Herndon. City Manager Quan responded. Councilmember Soria stated that communication is important between High Speed Rail, residents and the businesses surrounding the project. Council Vice President Arias stated when the policy comes forward that it applies to City Departments who are responsible for road closure and construction. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Caprioglio, the below CONSENT CALENDAR items were adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 1-A ID18-1594 Approve a professional consultant agreement in an amount not to exceed $67,975 with Melton Design Group, a California corporation, to prepare a Master Plan for Quigley Park. 1-B ID19-0137 RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director and the Development and Resource Management Director to Execute Standard Agreements with the County of Fresno for Development in the City’s Sphere of Influence, but not yet Annexed into the City’s Corporate Boundaries The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Esparza and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-C ID19-1104 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6207 and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - Southeast corner of North Friant Road and East Copper River Drive (Council District 6) RESOLUTION 2019-015 ADOPTED 1-D ID19-1106 Actions pertaining to the Parking Garage 9 Deck Repair Project located at 2030 Merced Street, between Van Ness Avenue and Fulton Street - Project Bid File No. 3629 (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301(d) (existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the rehabilitation work to be performed on the Parking Garage 9 Deck Repair 2. Award a construction contract to GC Builders of Fresno, California, in the amount of $239,475 for the Parking Garage 9 Deck Repair 1-E ID19-1107 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6156 as Annexation No. 37 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes (northeast corner of North Millbrook and East Nees Avenues) (Council District 6) RESOLUTION 2019-016 ADOPTED City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 1-F ID19-1115 Actions pertaining to the Traffic Signal Modification Project at Perrin Avenue and Liberty Hill Road (Council District 6) 1. ***RESOLUTION - 26th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2018-157 appropriating $353,900 for the installation of left turn phasing at the intersection of Liberty Hill Road and Perrin Avenue (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Approve an Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement with Clovis Unified School District for the traffic Signal Modification at the Intersection of E. Perrin Avenue and Liberty Hill Road RESOLUTION 2019-017 ADOPTED 1-G ID19-0164 Actions pertaining to the Sustainability Division under the Local Government Partnership Program for 2019: 1. Approve an amendment to extend the current Master Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and Pacific Gas and Electric until December 31, 2019; and 2. Authorize the Director of Development and Resource Management to approve a Contract Work Authorization with Pacific Gas and Electric to receive up to $371,700 in funding from the California Public Utilities Commission for municipal energy resource management activities. The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Soria and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-H ID19-1108 Actions related to a Service Agreement with Sentry Control Systems, LLC., at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT): 1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Sentry Control Systems, LLC., is uniquely qualified to provide the services. 2. Approve a Service Agreement with Sentry Control Systems, LLC., to provide parking control care services for Fresno Yosemite International Airport for an amount not to exceed $205,236 (Council District 4) 1-I ID19-1119 Approve the First Amendment to Baggage Cart Concession Agreement between City of Fresno and Flight Services & Systems, Inc., to extend the current agreement for self-service baggage cart business at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4) 1-J ID19-1109 Approve the First Amendment to the License Agreement with New Towers LLC., to modify equipment for radio public safety at the tower facility located in Southeast Fresno. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 1-K ID19-1116 RESOLUTION - To move $50,000 from contingency to the City Attorney’s Office budget for hiring a Budget Analyst. RESOLUTION 2019-018 ADOPTED 1-L ID19-1120 Approve the appointment of Dawn Lang to the Disability Advisory Commission 1-M ID19-1131 Approve the Mayor’s appointees for the Anti-Displacement Task Force. 1-N ID19-1124 Approve the appointment of Joshua Willis to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (District 6 Appointee) 1-O ID19-1156 Approve the appointment of Daniel Renteria to the Tower District Design Review Committee CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR 1-B ID19-0137 RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director and the Development and Resource Management Director to Execute Standard Agreements with the County of Fresno for Development in the City’s Sphere of Influence, but not yet Annexed into the City’s Corporate Boundaries The above item was introduced to Council by Director Mozier, Public Works Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Councilmember Esparza addressed his concerns regarding the City having policy that undermines the LAFCo process and increased the risk to the City. Director Mozier responded. Council Vice President Arias asked staff what the difference was between the staff report stating there is no fiscal impact to the City and the Resolution indicating the City will absorb cost. He also asked if there are any additional costs to the City to provide the additional feature and if it is standard practice to take suggestions from outside groups on our procedures. Director Mozier responded. Council Vice President Arias asked City Attorney Sloan if his office reviewed the Resolution and asked what is City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 the exposure to the City and if they are conformable with the exposure of the City. Senior Deputy Attorney Badhesha replied. Council Vice President Arias also asked if we would rely on LAFCo to move the projects forward. Director Mozier responded. Councilmember Soria asked if the item could be continued and for staff to bring back a full presentation addressing what is happening, what the issues are and what projects are coming before Council. City Attorney Sloan stated his office will provide a legal notice to Council regarding the risks. Upon consensus of the Council, the item was continued to February 14, 2019. 1-G ID19-0164 Actions pertaining to the Sustainability Division under the Local Government Partnership Program for 2019: 1. Approve an amendment to extend the current Master Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and Pacific Gas and Electric until December 31, 2019; and 2. Authorize the Director of Development and Resource Management to approve a Contract Work Authorization with Pacific Gas and Electric to receive up to $371,700 in funding from the California Public Utilities Commission for municipal energy resource management activities. The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Furtado, DARM Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Councilmember Soria asked staff if there was additional dollars. She also asked how the dollars are determined and if we are assessing homes for energy efficiency. Assistant Director Furtado and PG&E Work Supervisor Steve Newvine responded. Councilmember Soria stated she would like to have a workshop regarding energy savings and include parks, cost savings and would like to know what the priorities are. Assistant City Manager Schaad replied. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 APPROVED On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 5. CLOSED SESSION City Council recessed into Closed Session at 10:55 A.M. and returned at 11:10 A.M. 5-B ID19-1127 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. Estate of Casimero Casillas, et al v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.: 1:16-CV-01042AWI SAB. DISUSSED 2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS 11:00 A.M. ID19-1135 BILL- (for introduction) - Approve the Money Back Guarantee/Business Streamlining Act - adding Article 22 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code - to make the development process more transparent, accountable and user friendly. The item was called to order at 11:10 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Councilmember Bredefeld, District 6 and Council President Brandau, District 2. Mayor Brand thanked Councilmember Bredefeld and Council President Brandau for working with the Administration to improve the item as presented. Mayor Brand expressed his reservations with the City of Fresno being the first City in the United Stated to offer a money back guarantee program and suggested to the Council to consider a 6 month evaluation. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Alyssa Stevens, Sam Frank, Darius Assemi, Mike Prandini, Josh Petersen, Dennis Gabe, Dirk Poeschel and Andy Hansen Smith. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to approve the ordinance. Council President Brandau seconded the motion. Councilmember Esparza expressed his concerns with giving cash back and the fiscal impact it will have on the department and stated the money should stay within DARM. He also stated he is looking forward to an evaluation period to determine what the real fiscal impacts would be and what are the appropriate resources to the department. Councilmember Chavez spoke about the General Plan, development code and the culture of the department. He stated he prefers credit instead of cash back and would like to see the following included in the program: staffing and capacity report from the administration on the case load, explore an outside company, monthly reports on the projects and ramp up time for administration. Council Vice President Arias communicated his concerns regarding micro managing the departments operations and asked staff to explain the scope of the problem and why 20% of the projects are behind. He also asked staff how many of the projects are done on time and how many are not done on time and asked for the analysis of what the impact would be to the department fiscally. Director Clark and City Manager Quan responded. Council Vice President Arias asked if the ordinance would apply retroactive and asked staff for a presentation breaking down the gaps and failures. He asked for credit instead of cash, monthly updates from the department, fund the staffing levels the department needs and wants the administration to talk to the employees to get a clear picture of their obstacles. He suggested reevaluating contracts that are not performing and meeting their obligations to the city and requests money back from the software company. Mayor Brand addressed Council Vice President Arias' concerns. Councilmember Soria stated she wants accountability and expressed her concerns with the general fund dollars and asked staff about the 15 vacant positions and if we have enough general fund dollars to fill those vacancies. Director Clark responded. Councilmember Soria stated we need competitive wages and would like to consider a signing bonus in effort to attract more City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 staff. She recommended an amendment to the motion to include the staffing component, signing bonus and to bring back a class and comp study within 60 days. Councilmember Chavez recommended an amendment to the motion to include: incorporate staffing, do a trial run for 6 months beginning May 1, 2019, provide monthly reports to the Council, give enough ramp up time for the administration and request the right to terminate or modify the program. Councilmember Bredefeld and Council President Brandau agreed to the amendment. Council Vice President Arias stated he is not comfortable with cash back. City Manager Quan responded she does not agree the trial run should include cash back. Councilmember Caprioglio voiced his concerns with solving the problem and suggested there be a way to figure out the process before the problem can be fixed. He also asked what part of the general fund will support the cash back. Council Vice President Arias recommended the motion include if cash back is needed that the Administration come back to Council for approval. Councilmember Bredefeld and Council President Brandau agreed to the amendment. Councilmember Esparza stated the dispute resolution section is ambiguous and directed DARM department to incorporate their language in the dispute process. Councilmember Bredefeld responded. Council Vice President Arias asked employee Sam Frank to address how the work load will continue when employees are managing appeals. Mr. Frank responded. Councilmember Caprioglio asked Administration what part of the general fund will support the cash back and what department is it coming from. Mayor Brand replied. Mr. Assemi and Mr. Peterson addressed the Council and stated their concerns regarding enough time to ramp up and enough staffing for the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 department and recommended that the trial period be more than 6 months to get a better understanding of the problem. Council Vice President Arias asked personnel Director Cardell if any of the amendments require meet and confer with the bargaining units. Director Cardell responded. Mayor Brand addressed concerns raised by Councilmember Soria. B-3 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER AS AMENDED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by President Brandau, that the above Ordinance be approved as amended to Include a six month trial period commencing May 1, 2019, at the end of the six month trial period, the ordinance shall return to Council for discussion, the Administration shall provide monthly reports to Council regarding the City’s performance, all refunds to be granted shall be subject to Council approval, the Administration shall identify the budgetary unit from which the refund will come, the Administration shall perform a workload analysis and analyze staffing needs and capacity and provide a written report to Council by March 15, 2019 and the Administration shall be given enough ramp up time to implement the ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza City Council recessed for lunch at 12:49 P.M. and returned to Council at 1:42 P.M. 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 members of the public addressed Council: David Love and Nick Sanchez. 1:30 P.M. ID19-1123 Actions pertaining to the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Grant: 1. Allocating City of Fresno’s $3,105,519.90 in HEAP funds based on City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 approving the HEAP Spending Plan and approving a procurement process 2. ***RESOLUTION - 27th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) appropriating $3,105,600 for homeless services through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) The above item was introduced to Council by Mayor Brand and Director, Strategic Initiative Spees, Mayor's Office. Director, Strategic Initiative Spees asked that his comments be dedicated to Javier Perez a homeless individual who recently passed away. He also stated the item includes the HEAP Funding Plan Resolution that was distributed today. Councilmember Chavez spoke regarding the budget and addressed the needs for the residence and the homeless. He stated the HEAP spending plan included $1.5 million for the Triage Center, $650,000 for Outreach, the homeless, for families and the youth. Council Vice President Arias spoke regarding his personal experience with the homeless, his solution in addressing the problem is that the proposal includes benchmarks and outcomes. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Paul Sanchez, Dez Martinez, Jerry Bill, Julie Bounchareune, Brandi Villages, Cindy Bandito, Frances Redman, Robert Mitchell and David Love. Councilmember Soria thanked the subcommittee and the Administration for their work on this issue. She stated she is glad to see that the committee has prioritized families with children. She recommended the motion include setting aside $100,000 to include neighborhood mitigation and to create a pilot program for a homeless work program. Councilmember Chavez and Council Vice President Arias accepted the amendment. Councilmember Esparza expressed his support for the resolution and thanked the subcommittee. RESOLUTION 2019-019 ADOPTED AS AMENDED City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 RESOLUTION 2019-020 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Resolution be adopted as amended to include setting aside $100,000 for neighborhood mitigation and to create a pilot program for a homeless work program. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 3-A ID19-1118 WORKSHOP regarding FAT Forward - Moving Fresno Yosemite International Airport into the Future The workshop was presented to Council by Director Meikle, Airports Department. PRESENTED 3-B ID19-0185 Award a Requirements Contract for Custodial Services at Fresno Police Facilities in the amount of $1,625,280 for three years including an option for two one-year extensions to Lincoln Training Center of Fresno, CA, Bid File No. 9456 The above item was introduced to Council by Deputy Chief Carrasco, Police Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Council Vice President Arias asked staff how the department plans on making up the $100,000 that was over budget, expressed his concerns with the current service provider being double the amount then the lowest bid that was recieved, and asked staff to address the specialty part. Deputy Chief Carrasco responded. Council Vice President Arias asked about the PlanetBids process. Assistant City Manager Schaad replied. APPROVED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be approved. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 3-C ID19-1112 WORKSHOP - Utility Rates The workshop was presented to Council by Director Carbajal, Public Utilities Department. PRESENTED 3-D ID19-1113 Actions pertaining to the removal, processing, and beneficial reuse or other environmental friendly alternative disposal of Biosolids (Bid File No. 9468) (Citywide) 1. Award a three year contract with two one-year optional terms with Synagro Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $10,155,000; 2. Award a three year contract with two one-year optional terms with Holloway Environmental, LLC., in the amount of $6,372,000 Upon call, there was no public comment. APPROVED On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Caprioglio, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 3-E ID19-0121 BILL - (For introduction) - Amending Section 3-422 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the redeposit by members of the Fire and Police Retirement System of contributions withdrawn by former spouses Upon consensus of the Council, the item was continued to February 14, 2019. 3-F ID19-1166 Approve the expenditures of $1,000,000 of General Fund appropriations identified in FY2019 budget deliberations for PARCS recommended priority projects The above item was introduced to Council by City Clerk Spence, City Clerk's Office. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 Upon call, there was no public comment. Councilmember Caprioglio left the meeting at 3:39 P.M. Councilmember Bredefeld asked if the staff can provide the same services and assurances as the grant writer. Assistant City Manager Schaad responded. Councilmember Bredefeld made an amendement to the motion to move $67,000 for the Grant Writer to hire private security for parks. Council Vice President Arias and Councilmember Soria accepted the amendment. Council Vice President Arias asked for a hard commitment from staff for applying for Proposition 68 funding. Assistant City Manager Schaad responded. Assistant City Manager Schaad asked to meet with Council to discuss Mosqueda and South Tower Park projects and stated there is 5 months left in the Fiscal Year and the majority of the spending may occur in the next fiscal year. City Manager Quan agreed to work with the City Attorney's Office on the private security firm. APPROVED AS AMENDED On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Soria, that the above Action Item be approved as amended to move the $67,000 for the Grant Writer and use those funds to hire a private security firm for PARCS to man the two regional parks as well as the neighborhood parks from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M., seven days a week. The private security firm will let the Police know when there is a problem and be the eyes and ears of the Police, which will free up the Police. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Brandau, Arias, Soria, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent: 1 - Caprioglio 4. CITY COUNCIL 4-A ID19-1132 Council Boards and Commissions Communications, Reports, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 Assignments and/or Appointments, Reappointments, Removals to/from City and non-City Boards and Commissions: 1. Council of Governments - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio (Olivier-Alternate) 2. Finance and Audit Committee - Bredefeld, Olivier, Brandau 3. Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corporation - Soria 4. Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio, (Brandau-Alternate) 5. Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board - Soria 6. Fresno County Zoo Authority - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio, (Arias-Alternate) 7. Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging Board - Olivier 8. Joint Powers Financing Authority - Mayor Brand, Councilmember Soria, Councilmember Caprioglio 9. San Joaquin River Conservancy Board - Mayor Brand-Ex-Officio, (Brandau-Alternate) 10. Association for the Beautification of Highway 99 - Baines 11. Upper Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management JPA - Brandau (Olivier, Michael Carbajal and Vacant - Alternates) 12. Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County - Caprioglio-Ex-Officio, City Manager Wilma Quan and (Chavez - Alternate) 13. League of California Cities (Annual Meeting) - Councilmember Soria, (Council President Brandau, Councilmember Caprioglio - Alternate) 14. Litigation Exposure Reduction Ad Hoc Committee - Brandau, Caprioglio 15. Sub- Committee on Transportation - Baines, Caprioglio, Soria 16. Code Enforcement Sub-Committee - Baines, Caprioglio, Soria 17. Enterprise and Construction Management Oversight Board - Councilmember Chavez, Bredefeld-Alternate 18. School Liaison Sub-Committee - Soria - Chair, Olivier, Baines 19. North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Joint Powers Authority - Mayor Brand (Michael Carbajal, Tim Orman - Alternates) Councilmember Caprioglio returned to the meeting at 3:45 P.M. The following appointments were made: 2. Finance and Audit Committee - Councilmember Olivier was replaced by Councilmember Esparza, who was also named Vice Chair. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 7. Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging Board - Councilmember Esparza was recommended by Council. 10. Association for the Beautification of Highway 99 - Councilmember Baines was replaced by Councilmember Soria. 11. Upper Kings Basin Integrated Regional Water Management JPA - Councilmember Olivier was removed and Councilmember Chavez was appointed as the Alternate. 15. Sub-Committee on Transportation - Councilmember Baines was replaced by Council Vice President Arias. 16. Code Enforcement Sub-Committee - Councilmember Baines was replaced by Councilmember Bredefeld. 18. School Liaison Sub-Committee - Councilmember Soria was replaced by Councilmember Esparza as Chair, Councilmember Olivier was replaced by Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Baines was replaced by Council Vice President Arias. APPOINTMENTS WERE MADE They City Attorney announced the Closed Session items. He stated items 5-E and 5-F were continued to February 14, 2019. Upon call, Kimberly McCoy spoke and read a statement from Wonderly Feathers. City Council recessed into Closed Session at 3:54 P.M. and returned from Closed Session at 4:47 P.M. There was no announcements after Closed Session. 5-A ID19-1126 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. City of Fresno v. Shell Oil Company, et al.; San Bernardino County City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 31, 2019 Superior Court Case No.: SCVSS120627 DISCUSSED 5-C ID19-1130 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) 1. City of Fresno v. Mountain Cascade Incorporated DISCUSSED 5-D ID19-1147 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) 1. Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno DISCUSSED 5-E ID19-1154 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) 1. Significant Exposure to Litigation: City of Fresno v. Nancy Waidtlow (“Eco Village”) THE ABOVE ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 14, 2019 5-F ID19-1162 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APNs 466-206-50T, 466-206-51T (parking lots) Negotiating Parties: City Manager Wilma Quan-Schecter THE ABOVE ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 14, 2019 ADJOURNMENT City Council adjourned at 4:47 P.M. in memory of Benita Garcia. The above minutes were approved at the February 14, 2019 meeting with a motion from Councilmember Soria and a second from Councilmember Caprioglio. The motion passed on a 7-0 vote. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 18