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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, October 24, 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 October 24, 2019 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall on the date and time written above. 9:04 A.M. ROLL CALL Council Vice President Arias and Councilmember Bredefeld were absent during roll call and joined the meeting at 9:05 A.M. 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 Invocation by Reza Nekumasesh from the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag APPROVE AGENDA City Clerk Spence announced the following changes to the agenda: File ID 19-11425 (1-E) - Actions related to lease agreement with Mr. James Cook of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) was removed from the agenda by staff, File ID 19-11172 (10:05 A.M.) - Hearing to consider adoption of the 552nd amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to increase Copper River Impact Fees; acceptance and adoption of the of the public review draft fee study update for Copper River Ranch - the hearing was cancelled per staff and File ID 19-11149 (3-B) - Resolution authorizing coordination on the development of strategies to reduce homelessness through Street2Home Fresno County and, where possible the alignment of spending plans that support a continuum of services to reduced homelessness, the staff report and resolution was modified to include the word "victim" throughout the documents. On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Vice President Arias,the above Action was approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 APPROVE MINUTES ID19-11463 Approval of Minutes for October 10, 2019. On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS The below ceremonial presentation was presented. ID19-11065 Annual Disability Awareness Month Proclamation and DAC Achievement Awards Ceremony COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Karbassi thanked Deputy City Clerk Maxwell Carlson for helping District 2 constituents while the seat was vacant. He announced he met with the following: Fire Chief Donis to discuss the need for more personnel, Ryan Trevino, District 2 youth member to discuss cleaning up neighborhoods and a possible park clean up in the future, Chaplain Rodney Lowery to discuss the resilience program and the Economic Development Corporation to discuss the empty big box store locations in District 2. On Wednesday, October 16, 2019 he attended the swearing in for Police Chief Andy Hall and on Saturday, October 19, 2019 he attended the End O'Summer Fly-In Show at Sierra Sky Park and the District 1 Fall Festival at Inspiration Park and he attend the ribbon tying ceremony at the Highway Community Center in District 1. Councilmember Karbassi requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Fresno Police Officer Gregory Jouroyan and Fresno State University Ph.D. Professor Stephen Rodemeyer. Councilmember Soria announced she attended the League of Cities Conference in Long Beach California. She thanked several staff members, Unions, Organizations and Departments for helping with the Fall Festival at Inspiration Park. She attended the ribbon tying ceremony at Highway Community Center. She announced there will be a "Day of the Dead" event in Tower District Friday, November 1, 2019 from 4-9 P.M. and stated the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 movie Coco will be playing at dusk. Councilmember Esparza attended the Fresno Barrios Unidos event to speak with the Men with Hearts group and the Women of Power group. Council Vice President Arias thanked Mayor Brand, Chief of Staff Orman and the Administration for the relocation of the Darling Plant. Council President Caprioglio attended the League of Cities Conference in Long Beach California. He announced the following upcoming events in District 4: Fresno State Homecoming game Saturday, October 26, 2019 against the Colorado State Rams, Coffee with Cops and Thursday, October 31, 2019 Trunk or Treat at Campus Point from 6-8 P.M. He mentioned the Ceremony at 1:30 P.M. to honor "Men of the Year." He stated the Fresno Airports is blooming, that there will be improved parking with more parking spaces, and expanding the terminal. Councilmember Bredefeld commended Mayor Brand, the Administration and the Board of Supervisors for the relocation of the Darling Plant. He announced on November 8, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. will be the unveiling of the Fresno Veteran's Memorial event at City Hall. Councilmember Soria left the meeting at 9:30 A.M. 1. CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President Arias, the below CONSENT CALENDAR items were approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent: 1 - Soria 1-A ID19-11176 Accept three cutaway vehicles from the City of Clovis appraised at $81,396.67 The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Bredefeld and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-B ID19-11409 Approve the Department of Transportation/FAX 2019 Title VI Program City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 1-C ID19-11410 ***Approve a Work-Based Learning Internship Training Agreement with the Fresno Unified School District to permit the Department of Transportation Municipal Fleet Division to be eligible as a work-based location for a student internship program (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 1-D ID19-11408 ***Approve the amended City of Fresno Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan Document (Subject to Mayor’s veto) The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Council Vice President Arias and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-E ID19-11425 Actions related to Lease Agreement of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325 /Class 25 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Approve a Third Amendment to the Lease and Agreement with Mr. James Cook for 550 acres of City-owned land at the RWRF, deleting APN 327-030-38T to the leasehold, with a revised revenue of $233,770 per year. 3. Approve first one-year extension of the Lease and Agreement for the period of January 2020 to December 2020. The above item was removed from the agenda by staff. 1-F ID19-11429 Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $49,287, for preparation of workplans for evaluation of the existing groundwater monitoring well network and arsenic and manganese assessment at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3 and Citywide) 1-G ID19-11430 Actions pertaining to Clovis Hills Community Church of Clovis to add a preschool to its location without breaching the allocated water supply stipulated in the extra-territorial service agreement (Fresno County): 1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Extra-Territorial Emergency Service and Offsite Infrastructure Agreement with Clovis Hills Community Church of Clovis, a California Corporation 3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the amendment on behalf of the City of Fresno City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Esparza and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-H ID19-11443 Award a consultant services agreement to AARC Consultants, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $163,100 for performing America’s Water Infrastructure Act Risk and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan Preparation for the City of Fresno’s water system infrastructure (Citywide) 1-I ID19-11426 Approve an amendment to the consultant agreement for Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Inspection Services with The Taylor Group Architects to extend for an additional one-year term (Citywide) 1-J ID19-11431 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6158 and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - northeast corner of North Fowler Avenue and East Kings Canyon Road (Council District 5) RESOLUTION 2019-209 ADOPTED 1-K ID19-11433 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to annex Final Tract Map No. 6210 as Annexation No. 106 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for December 5, 2019, at 10:00 am (west side of North Armstrong Avenue between East Shields and Clinton Avenues) (Council District 4) RESOLUTION 2019-210 ADOPTED 1-L ID19-11434 Actions pertaining to the Sugar Pine Trail Park and Ride Project at the southwest corner of Willow Avenue and Shepherd Avenue - Bid File No. 3664 (Council District 6) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15303 Class 3, Section 15311 Class 11 (b) and Section 15332 Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for the Sugar Pine Trail Park and Ride Project at the southwest corner of Willow Avenue and Shepherd Avenue 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $423,576.00 to Dave Christian Construction Inc., of Fresno, California for the Sugar Pine Trail Park and Ride Project at the southwest corner of Willow Avenue and Shepherd Avenue City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Council Vice President Arias and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-M ID19-11444 Approve a Contract with Landscape Maintenance of America dba California Highway Adoption Co. in the amount of $197,376 to provide monthly highway litter control along California State Routes 41, 99, 168 and 180. (Citywide) The above item was pulled from Consent Calendar by Councilmember Bredefeld and moved to Contested Consent for further discussion. 1-N ID19-11450 ***BILL NO. B-36 - (Intro. 10/10/2019) (For adoption) - Adding the Toni Hunter Organ Donor Protection Act, Section 3-126 to the Fresno Municipal Code related to paid leave for organ and bone marrow donors. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) ORDINANCE 2019-036 ADOPTED 1-O ID19-11471 Approve the appointment of Joseph Martinez to the District 1 Project Review Committee 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 3-C ID19-11427 Actions pertaining to Maroa Heights Phase II, Installation of 8” and 12” Water Mains and Services (Rebid) project - Bid File 3682 (Council District 2 and Fresno County) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Class 2 Section 15302(c) (Replacement or Restoration) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - 10th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2019-133 to appropriate $4,391,000 for the Maroa Heights Phase II, Installation of 8” and 12” Water Mains and Services (Rebid) Project (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $3,559,128.00 to Teichert Construction, of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Councilmember Soria returned to the meeting at 9:41 A.M. and Council Vice President Arias left the meeting at 9:41 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Director Mozier, Public Works Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 RESOLUTION 2019-211 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent: 1 - Arias 3-A ID19-11445 Actions related to the City’s Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking: 1. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Sections 9-1603, 9-1604, 9- 1605, and 9-1609 of the Fresno Municipal Code related to Massage Business Operations 2. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Section 9-105 of the Fresno Municipal Code related to hotel registration Council Vice President Arias returned to the meeting at 9:42 A.M. and Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 9:48 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Director of Strategic Initiative Spees, Mayor's Office. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. BILL 37 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER BILL 38 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent: 1 - Chavez 3-B ID19-11449 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing coordination on the development of strategies to reduce homelessness through Street2Home Fresno County and, where possible the alignment of spending plans that support a continuum of services to reduced homelessness (Subject to Mayor’s veto) Councilmember Chavez returned to the meeting at 9:51 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Director of Strategic Initiative City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 Spees, Mayor's Office. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Kathy Omachi, Yonas Paulos and a member from the public. Discussion held. City Clerk Spence announced during approval of the agenda that the staff report and the resolution was modified to include the word "victim" throughout the resolution and staff report. RESOLUTION 2019-212 ADOPTED AS AMENDED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Resolution be adopted as amended. 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. ID19-11432 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. 41 (Assessor’s Parcel Number 404-071-48, Villages at the River) (north side of East Alluvial Avenue between North Chestnut and Maple Avenues) (Council District 6) 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 2019-2020 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 41 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The item was called to order at 10:40 A.M. The above item was introduced City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 to Council by Director Mozier, Public Works Department. Upon call, there was no public comment and no Council discussion. RESOLUTION 2019-213 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2019-214 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2019-215 ADOPTED BILL 39 AND ORDINANCE 2019-037 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: 7 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza 10:05 A.M. #1 - HEARING CANCELLED ID19-11172 HEARING to Consider Adoption of the 552nd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to Increase Copper River Impact Fees; Acceptance and Adoption of the Public Review Draft Fee Study Update for Copper River Ranch (District 6) 1. Adopt a Finding of Statutory Exemption that the Copper River Ranch Impact Fee update is exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and Section 15273 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 552nd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to adjust Copper River Ranch Impact Fees. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) The above hearing was cancelled and removed from the agenda. 10:10 A.M. ID19-11376 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P19-00980 and related Environmental Assessment No. P19-00980 for the Housing Element Amendment, filed by the Planning and Development Department Director, pertaining to the following (Council District 3): 1. ADOPT the environmental findings of Environmental Assessment No. P19-00980, an Addendum to Final Master Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2012111015 (MEIR) certified by the Fresno City Council on December 18, 2014 for the Fresno General Plan and Development Code, and to Program Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2012041009 certified by the City Council on October 20, 2016 for the Downtown Neighborhoods Community City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 Plan, the Fulton Corridor Specific Plan, and the Downtown Development Code pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 . 2. RESOLUTION - Adopting the Plan Amendment Application No. P19-00980, amending the text of Chapter 11 of the Fresno General Plan, the Housing Element. The item was called to order at 10:41 A.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant Director Zack, Planning and Development Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. Councilmember Bredefeld left the meeting at 10:57 A.M. Councilmember Chavez directed staff to provide Council with a memo regarding the affordability ratio. RESOLUTION 2019-216 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez and Esparza Absent: 1 - Bredefeld 10:05 A.M.#2 - SCHEDULED COMMUNICATION ID19-11385 Appearance by Gary Doesekle to discuss the Greyhound Bus Station APPEARED ID19-11457 Appearance by Gonzalo Arambula to discuss his concerns with the Rescue Mission DID NOT APPEAR 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 Counci: David City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 Love and Kathy Omachi. 11:00 A.M. ID19-11283 Actions related to amending the Cannabis Retail Business and Commercial Cannabis Business Ordinance: 1. Adopt a finding that there is no possibility that this approval will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and 2. BILL - (For introduction) - Amending sections 9-3306, 9- 3307, 9-3308, 9-3309, 9-3316, 9-3317, 9-3318, 9-3319, 9- 3321, 9-3328, 9-3335, and 9-3337 of the Fresno Municipal Code related to Cannabis Retail Business and Commercial Cannabis Business. The above item was introduced to Council by Council Vice President Arias, District 3 and Councilmember Soria, District 1. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Kiel Lopez-Schmidt, George Boyajian, Cesar Casamayor, Tommie Tahomi, Amber Morris, Bill McPike, JePahl White, Stacy Williams, Nicole Trujilla Rice, Dillon Savory and Kathy Omachi. City Council recessed for lunch at 12:05 P.M. and returned from lunch at 1:42 P.M. Discussion held. Councilmember Karbassi requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Deputy Brian Ishmeal of El Dorado County. BILL 40 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER 1:30 P.M. #1 ID19-11282 Fresno City Council “2019 Men of the Year” Presentation Harry Harris, PHD, Sponsored by Councilmember Mike Karbassi Detective Danny Kim, Sponsored Council President Paul Caprioglio Tim Liles, Sponsored by Councilmember Luis Chavez PRESENTED 1:30 P.M. #2 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 1-A ID19-11176 Accept three cutaway vehicles from the City of Clovis appraised at $81,396.67 Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 2:34 P.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Director Barfield, Transportation Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. APPROVED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by President Caprioglio, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent: 1 - Chavez 1-D ID19-11408 ***Approve the amended City of Fresno Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan Document (Subject to Mayor’s veto) Councilmember Chavez returned to the meeting at 2:35 P.M. Councilmember Soria left the meeting at 2:35 P.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Labor Relations Manager Phillips, Personnel Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. 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, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent: 1 - Soria 1-G ID19-11430 Actions pertaining to Clovis Hills Community Church of Clovis to add a preschool to its location without breaching the allocated water supply stipulated in the extra-territorial service agreement (Fresno County): City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Extra-Territorial Emergency Service and Offsite Infrastructure Agreement with Clovis Hills Community Church of Clovis, a California Corporation 3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the amendment on behalf of the City of Fresno Councilmember Soria returned to the meeting at 2:37 P.M. The above item was introduced to Council by Director Carbajal, Public Utilities Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. Councilmember Esparza asked staff for assurance that the amendment does not alter the August expiration date of the agreement and if the agreement needed to be extended or renewed, it would comes back to council for approval. 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: 6 - Caprioglio, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza No: 1 - Arias 1-L ID19-11434 Actions pertaining to the Sugar Pine Trail Park and Ride Project at the southwest corner of Willow Avenue and Shepherd Avenue - Bid File No. 3664 (Council District 6) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15303 Class 3, Section 15311 Class 11 (b) and Section 15332 Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines for the Sugar Pine Trail Park and Ride Project at the southwest corner of Willow Avenue and Shepherd Avenue 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $423,576.00 to Dave Christian Construction Inc., of Fresno, California for the Sugar Pine Trail Park and Ride Project at the southwest corner of Willow Avenue and Shepherd Avenue Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 2:53 P.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 The above item was introduced to Council by Public Works Manager Tyler, Public Works Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. APPROVED On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Soria, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Caprioglio, Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Bredefeld and Esparza Absent: 1 - Chavez 1-M ID19-11444 Approve a Contract with Landscape Maintenance of America dba California Highway Adoption Co. in the amount of $197,376 to provide monthly highway litter control along California State Routes 41, 99, 168 and 180. (Citywide) The above item was introduced to Council by Public Works Manager Aguirre, Public Works Department. Upon call, there was no public comment. Discussion held. Councilmember Bredefeld motion to approve as presented. Council President Caprioglio seconded the motion. Motion FAILED 4/3. Councilmember Soria, Councilmember Karbassi, Council Vice President Arias and Councilmember Esparza voted no. Councilmember Karbassi motioned to approved as amended to go with option 3 Olympic Property Services LLC in the amount of $262,336.00 for 45 day of service. Councilmember Soria seconded the motion. APPROVED AS AMENDED On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Soria, that the above Action Item be approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Arias, Soria, Karbassi, Chavez and Esparza City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 No: 2 - Caprioglio and Bredefeld 4. CITY COUNCIL There were no City Council items. 5. CLOSED SESSION City Council recessed for Closed Session at 3:29 P.M. and returned from Closed Session at 3:55 P.M. The below Closed Session items were discussed and there were no announcements after Closed Session. 5-A ID19-11419 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney 5-B ID19-11452 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips Employee Organizations: 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39) 2. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA) 5-C ID19-11462 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 735 H Street Negotiating Parties: City Manager Wilma Quan, Promontory Investments, LLC., Rookspire Incorporated ADJOURNMENT City Council adjourned at 3:55 P.M. in memory of Fresno Police Officer Gregory Jouroyan, Frenso State University PhD. Professor Stephen Rodemeyer and El Dorado County Deputy Brian Ishmeal. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 24, 2019 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 17