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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, August 22, 2019 9:00 AM Regular Meeting Council Chambers City Council President - Paul Caprioglio Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias Councilmembers: Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Wilma Quan City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan City Clerk - Yvonne Spence, MMC City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall on the date and time written above. 9:07 A.M. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - President Paul Caprioglio Vice President Miguel Angel Arias Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria Councilmember Luis Chavez Councilmember Garry Bredefeld Councilmember Nelson Esparza Invocation by Worship Pastor Rebekah Townsend from NorthPark Community Church Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ID19-11149 Actions pertaining to Special Election held on August 13, 2019. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the results from the Special Election held on August 13, 2019 to fill the vacant seat in District 2. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Installation and Administration of Oath of Office to the newly elected Councilmember 3. Statement by incoming Councilmember Karbassi Councilmember Karbassi will be making his statements September 19, 2019. RESOLUTION 2019-165 ADOPTED On motion of President Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza City Council recessed at 9:12 A.M. to administer the Oath of Office to Councilmember-elect Karbassi. City Council returned from recess at 9:21 A.M. Councilmember Karbassi joins the meeting at 9:21 A.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 Present: 7 - President Paul Caprioglio Vice President Miguel Angel Arias Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria Councilmember Mike Karbassi Councilmember Luis Chavez Councilmember Garry Bredefeld Councilmember Nelson Esparza APPROVE AGENDA City Clerk Spence announced the following changes to the agenda: File ID 19-1138 - Proclamation of "Central Valley Craft Beer Week," Vice President Arias was added as a sponsor to the item, File ID 19-11096 - Recognition of Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board 2nd Quarter Winner was removed from the agenda by staff, File ID 19-11147 (1-D) - Resolution - Adopting a Complete Streets Policy (Citywide) was removed from the agenda by staff and continued to September 26, 2019 and File ID 19-11159 (4-B) - Approve License Agreement for Satellite Office Space for District 7 - Councilmember Esparza, the item was moved to Consent Calendar and the party to the contract was corrected to read "the City of Fresno, a municipal corporation, by and through Nelson Esparza, Councilmember District 7 ("Licensee")." On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by President Caprioglio, the above item was adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 1. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Soria, the below Consent Calendar items were adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 1-A ID19-11069 RESOLUTION - Approving the Submittal of Functional Classification Changes for Local Streets and Roads to the California Department of Transportation (Council Districts 3 and 7). City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 RESOLUTION 2019-166 ADOPTED 1-B ID19-11128 Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intent Number 1132-D to vacate a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street (Council District 7) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Assessment Number P18-03313 per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Adopt Resolution of Intent Number 1132-D to vacate a portion of East Divisadero Avenue between North Blackstone Avenue and North Abby Street 1-C ID19-11092 Actions pertaining to the Armed Security Services at City Hall - Bid File 9497 (Council District 3) 1. Award a Requirements Contract for Armed Security Services at City Hall in the amount of $327,584.40 per year for three years with an option for two one-year extensions to American Guard Services 2. Approve an amendment to the contract with American Guard Services in the amount of $17,760 per year to lease one Baggage Scanner, two Walk-Through Magnetometers, and four Hand-Held Scanners Council Vice President Arias registered a no vote on the above item. The item PASSED 6-1 1-D 19-11205 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Complete Streets Policy (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and continued to September 26, 2019. 1-E ID19-11048 Approve the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan Program Year 2017-2021, Two Year Modification The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Council President Caprioglio and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-F ID19-11064 Approve the FY 19 annual participation agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition funds forfeited in connection with a crime and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related documents 1-G ID19-11114 Actions related to Bargaining Unit issues 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (Airport Public City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 Safety Supervisors) for Unit 15 (FAPSS/OE3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - 1st Amendment to FY 2020 Salary Resolution No. 2019-135, amending salaries in Exhibit 15, Unit 15 - Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS), as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (Airport Public Safety Supervisors) for Unit 15 (FAPSS/OE3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. *** Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3 (Fresno Airport Public Safety Officers) for Unit 11 (FAPSO/OE3), regarding Other Insurance Opt Out (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2019-167 ADOPTED 1-H ID19-11115 Actions related to Personnel and Bargaining Unit matters: 1.***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the City of Fresno Employees Association (CFPEA) representing Unit 13 which provides for equity increases for various classifications, effective August 19, 2019 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2.***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 2nd Amendment to FY 2020 Salary Resolution No. 2019-135, amending Exhibit 1, Unit 1, Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39), to increase the salary range for Senior Sanitation Operator) effective August, 19, 2019; Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) to correct the footnote associated with the classifications of Fire Prevention Inspector I and Fire Prevention Inspector II, retroactively effective July 1, 2019, and to implement previously approved salary increases for respective classes in the said exhibit, effective June 22, 2020; Exhibit 8, Unit 8, Non-Represented, to increase the salary range for Police Cadet II, effective August 19, 2019; and Exhibit 13-1, Exempt Supervisory and Professional, and Exhibit 13-2, Non-Exempt Professional, for Unit 13 (CFPEA) to amend salaries for certain classes pursuant to the Side Letter of Agreement with CFPEA providing equity increases for various classifications, effective August 19, 2019 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2019-168 ADOPTED 1-I ID19-11131 Approve a Second Amendment to the agreement between the City of Fresno and State Center Community College District, extending the term to June 30, 2020, to provide transit services for State Center Community College District students, faculty, and staff on Fresno Area Express fixed-route buses Councilmember Soria and Councilmember Esparza recused themselves from the above item. The item PASSED 5-0. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 1-J ID19-11135 Actions related to awarding a consultant services agreement to The Gualco Group, Inc., for professional water lobbying and consulting services: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that The Gualco Group, Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform the consultant services. 2. Approve a consultant services agreement with The Gualco Group, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $180,000 for professional water lobbying and consulting services in California The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Bredefeld and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-K ID19-11143 Action related to revising the City’s Fats Oils and Grease (FOG) Program requirements for sewage and water disposal and related Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) sections: 1. ***BILL NO. B-20 - (Intro. 8/15/2019) (For adoption) - Amending Fresno Municipal Code sections 6-302, 6-320, 6-321.1, 6-323, 6- 327, 6-335, and 6-336 (All Council Districts)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ORDINANCE 2019-021 ADOPTED 1-L ID19-11145 Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P18-03582, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P18-03583 and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2018111043 as part of a City-initiated Plan Amendment and Rezone pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) Section 15-5803: (Council District 3) 1. ***BILL NO. B-23 - (Intro. 8/15/2019) (For adoption) - Approving the Disposition Agreement and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno and Darling Ingredients Inc., pertaining to relocation and the transfer and development of real property to the southwest of the intersection of Jensen and Cornelia Avenues (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ORDINANCE 2019-022 ADOPTED 1-M ID19-11146 ***BILL NO. B-24 - (Intro. 8/15/2019) (For adoption) - Adding Section 4-203 to the Fresno Municipal Code concerning the disposition of real property. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ORDINANCE 2019-023 ADOPTED 1-N ID19-11160 Approve a requirements contract to Sequoia Western, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for weed and public nuisance abatement services. The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Soria City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-O ID19-11161 Approve the reappointment of Susan Coulter to the Disability Advisory Commission and the appointments of 2 members to the Housing Community Development Commission 1-P ID19-11166 Approve a 10-year agreement with Cen Cal Business Finance Group, Inc. (Cen Cal) to administer the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program The above item was continued to September 19, 2019 1-Q ID19-11167 Approve the 2019 Administrative Plan for the City of Fresno’s Revolving Loan Fund Program The above item was continued to September 19, 2019 4-B ID19-11159 Approve License Agreement for Satellite Office Space for District 7 The above item was moved to Consent Calendar and was approved as amended. APPROVE MINUTES ID19-11158 Approval of minutes for August 15, 2019 On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Abstain: 1 - Karbassi CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS ID19-11093 Proclaiming September as “Restaurant Appreciation Month” PRESENTED ID19-11096 Recognition of Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board 2nd Quarter Winner The above recognition was removed from the agenda by staff. ID19-11125 Proclamation of “Women’s Equality Day” PRESENTED City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 ID19-11138 Proclamation of “Central Valley Craft Beer Week” PRESENTED COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Soria announced District 1 will be having a community meeting regarding investment West of 99, Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 6 P.M. located at the Highway City Community Resource Center. Councilmember Karbassi thanked Council President Caprioglio, District 4 staff, Marisol Sanchez and Cindy Trejo for all their help as his transitions into City Hall as District 2 Councilmember. Council Vice President Arias spoke highly of Mr. Michael Karbassi Senior and welcomed Councilmember Karbassi. Council President Caprioglio spoke regarding the Maddy Institute partnership with Fresno State University regarding a Collision Collaboration with University of California Merced, California State University Bakersfield and California State University Stanislaus. He spoke regarding the fire that happened in District 4 apartment complex. He asked Executive Director Larry Salinas with Fresno State University to address the displacement of students and staff members. On behalf of Fresno State, Mr. Salinas thanked District 4 staff, first responders, the Police Department, Assemblymember Jim Patterson and his office for responding to the fire and the individuals who lost their belongings to the fire. Council President Caprioglio stated the community can help by donating to the Good Samaritan fund at Central Valley Red Cross at 559-455-1000 or by visiting crowdfunding.fresnostate.edu. Council President Caprioglio thanked the Fresno Police Department and Starbucks for participating in "Coffee with Cops" off First and Shaw. He also requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Fresno State Chief of Police David Huerta. 4. CITY COUNCIL 4-C ID19-11169 ***RESOLUTION - Advancing the "Help Us, Help Fresno” Initiative (Subject to Mayor’s veto) The above item was introduced to Council by Councilmember Bredefeld, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 District 6. Council President Caprioglio left the meeting at 10:06 A.M. Councilmember Esparza spoke in opposition of the item and stated he does not support the item as presented. Councilmember Soria motioned to oppose the item as presented. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion. Councilmember Bredefeld amended the motion to adopt the resolution as presented. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion. Motioned FAILED 3-3. Councilmember Soria, Councilmember Esparza and Council Vice President Arias votes no with Council President Caprioglio absent. Council President Caprioglio returned to the meeting at 10:11 A.M. Councilmember Soria's motion to oppose the item as presented was called for the vote. Motion FAILED 3-4, Councilmember Karbassi, Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Bredefeld and Council President Caprioglio vote no. Councilmember Soria expressed her opposition to the proposed item and the message it is sending to the community. She suggested a competing motion for a new sign sending a positive message to the community. Councilmember Soria motioned to approve the proposed more "positive" signs shown in the pictures submitted by her. Motion died for lack of second. Councilmember Chavez asked if each Councilmember has the choice to place the signs in their district, to come up with the funding source and to speak to their residents to see if it is a good fit for their area or not. He stated he supports the item. Councilmember Bredefeld replied. Council Vice President Arias asked about the research and data that supports the signs. Councilmember Bredefeld responded. Council Vice City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 President Arias expressed his concerns with not having access to the data in order to make a proper decision on the item. He asked City Attorney Sloan if this resolution would give private businesses the right to put up the signs if they wish to pay for it on the public intersections. He asked if a Councilmember can restrict any business owner from his/her district from placing the sign on a public right-of-way. City Attorney Sloan responded. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Howard Watkins, Jean Joneson, Mary Padilla, Jerry Dyer, Jaime Loza, Brandi Villegas and Cesar Casamayor. RESOLUTION 2019-169 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Caprioglio, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld No: 3 - Arias, Soria and Esparza 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 3-A ID19-11133 Actions pertaining to SP Grand Resources, LLC’s proposed payoffs of four HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program-funded loans: 1. Invoke Exception to the Better Business Act pursuant to Section 2(b), as amended by Resolution No 2013-166 (Requires 5 Votes); 2. Approve the principal payoff plus accrued interest on two Geneva Village, L.P. HOME loans in the amount of $2,444,068.91; 3. Approve the partial principal payoff of $1,100,000 and waiver of accrued interest in the amount of $1,250,458.17 on the Tanager Springs I, L.P. HOME loan; 4. Approve the partial principal payoff of $1,600,000 and waiver of accrued interest in the amount of $1,635,533.37 on the Tanager Springs II, L.P. HOME loan; and 5. Approve the Assignment and Assumption of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Declaration of Restriction Documents between Geneva Village, LP, Tanager Springs I, LP, Tanager Springs II, LP and JK - Geneva Village, LLC, JK-Tanager Springs I, LLC, and JK - Tanager Springs II, LLC The above item was introduced to Council by Director Clark, Planning and Development Department. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 Upon call, there was no public comment and no Council discussion. 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 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS 10:00 A.M.#1 ID19-11130 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. 104 (Final Tract Map No. 6211, west side of North Millbrook Avenue, south of East Nees Avenue) (Council District 6) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 104 (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 2019-2020 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 104 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The item was called to order at 10:42 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Benelli, Public Works Department. Councilmember Esparza left the meeting at 10:42 A.M. Upon call, there was no public comment. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 Council Vice President Arias asked staff about the automatic escalator. Assistant Director Benelli responded. RESOLUTION 2019-170 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2019-171 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2019-172 ADOPTED BILL 25 AND ORDINANCE 2019-024 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld Absent: 1 - Esparza 10:00 A.M.#2 ID19-11132 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. 101 (Final Tract Map No. 5631, west side of North Polk Avenue between West Gettysburg and Ashlan Avenues) (Council District 1) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 101 (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 2019-2020 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 101 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The item was called to order at 10:44 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Benelli, Public Works Department. Upon call, there was no public comment and no Council discussion. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 RESOLUTION 2019-173 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2019-174 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2019-175 ADOPTED BILL 26 AND ORDINANCE 2019-025 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by President Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld Absent: 1 - Esparza 10:10 A.M. ID19-11137 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P19-01470; Rezone Application No. P19-01470; Planned Development Application No. P19-01259; Tentative Tract map No. 6249 (P19-01469); and related Environmental Assessment No. P19-01469 for approximately 24.03 acres of property located on the south side of East Copper Avenue, between North Chestnut and North Willow Avenues. (Council District 6) 1. ADOPT CEQA Environmental Assessment No, P19-01470, a Mitigated Negative Declaration dated July 5, 2019. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P19- 01470 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Woodward Park Community Plan to change the planned land use designations for the subject property from Residential, Medium Density (±15.82 acres) and Employment, Business Park (±8.21 acres) to Residential, Medium High Density (±18.85 acres) and Corridor/Center Mixed-Use (±5.18). 3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P19-01470 proposing to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject property from the RS-5 (Residential Single Family, Medium Density) (±15.82) and BP (Business Park) (±8.21 acres) zone districts to the RM-1 (Residential Multiple Family, Medium High Density) (±18.85 acres) and CMX (Corridor/Center Mixed-Use) (±5.18 acres) zone districts in accordance with Plan Amendment Application No. P19- 01470. 4. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No. P19- 01259 proposing to modify the RM-1 (Residential Multiple Family, Medium High Density) zone district development standards to allow for reduced setbacks and increased lot coverage for the proposed attached single family residences. 5. APPROVE Tentative Tract Map No. 6249 (P19-01469) proposing City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 to subdivide an ±18.85 acre portion of the property for the purpose of creating a 239-lot single-family attached and detached residential development subject to the findings and compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 17, 2019. The item was called to order at 10:45 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Planner III Valenzuela, Planning and Development Department. Upon call, the following member or the public addressed Council: Applicant Representative Arakel Arisian. Council Vice President Arias asked staff several questions regarding the proposed rezone change and its use. He asked what was the purpose for change to the planned land use. Applicant Representative Arisian responded. Council Vice President Arias asked about the traffic engineer study and the impact on Copper road. He asked if the expansion of Copper road will be done before the development opens up. Assistant Director Benelli responded. RESOLUTION 2019-176 ADOPTED BILL-27 AND ORDINANCE 2019-026 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld Absent: 1 - Esparza GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED) 3-B ID19-1953 Actions pertaining to homeless family services agreements: 1. Approve an agreement with Saint Agnes Medical Center in the amount of $77,316 2. Approve an agreement with Marjaree Mason Center in the amount of $118,463.50 3. Approve an agreement with Poverello House in the amount of $118,463.50 The above item was introduced to Council by Director of Strategic Initiative City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 Spees, Mayor's Office. Upon call, there was no public comment. Council Vice President Arias stated the Homeless Taskforce reviewed the item and recommended approval. 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: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld Absent: 1 - Esparza CITY COUNCIL (CONTINUED) 4-A ID19-1952 Approve designation of Council President Caprioglio as voting delegate, and two (2) Councilmembers as voting alternates for the League of California Cities annual business meeting on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. Council President Caprioglio appointed Councilmember Soria and Councilmember Chavez as Alternates on the Committee. 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: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld Absent: 1 - Esparza 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 addressed Council under Unscheduled Communication: David Love City Council recessed for lunch at 11:00 A.M. and returned from lunch at 1:32 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 1:30 P.M. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Soria, Councilmember Bredefeld and Council Vice President Arias were not present after lunch. 1-E ID19-11048 Approve the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan Program Year 2017-2021, Two Year Modification Upon call, there was no public comment and no Council discussion. APPROVED On motion of President Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Caprioglio, Karbassi, Chavez and Esparza Absent: 3 - Arias, Soria and Bredefeld 1-J ID19-11135 Actions related to awarding a consultant services agreement to The Gualco Group, Inc., for professional water lobbying and consulting services: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that The Gualco Group, Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform the consultant services. 2. Approve a consultant services agreement with The Gualco Group, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $180,000 for professional water lobbying and consulting services in California Upon call, there was no public comment and no Council discussion. APPROVED On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4 - Caprioglio, Karbassi, Chavez and Esparza Absent: 3 - Arias, Soria and Bredefeld 1-N ID19-11160 Approve a requirements contract to Sequoia Western, in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for weed and public nuisance abatement services. Councilmember Soria returned to Council at 1:35 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 Upon call, the following member from the public addressed Council: Albert Smith Councilmember Soria asked if she can limit the proposal to the time period of the new Request for Proposal (RFP) and would like another competitive process to go out. City Attorney Sloan responded. Councilmember Soria directed staff to immediately start the RFP process and stated she would like to see multiple vendors. Councilmember Karbassi asked staff if the RFP was advertised in the paper and asked staff to explain how the website works with the bidding process. Councilmember Karbassi stated he does not want the impression that the City did not do it's job and voiced his concerns that Sequoia Western did follow the process properly and may not get the contract. Procurement Specialist Brown and Assistant City Manager Schaad responded. Councilmember Bredefeld returned to the meeting at 1:37 P.M. Council Vice President Arias returned to the meeting at 1:38 P.M. On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza No: 1 - Arias 5. CLOSED SESSION There were no Closed Session items. ADJOURNMENT City Council adjourned at 1:52 P.M. in memory of Fresno State Chief of Police David Huerta. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2019 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 18