City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · May 12, 2022
Minutes
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, May 12, 2022
9:00 AM
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers (In Person And/Or Electronic)
City Council
President - Nelson Esparza
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell
Councilmembers:
Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
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The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in regular session on May 12, 2022,
at 9:00 A.M.
9:06 A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Chavez was absent during roll call and joined the meeting
at 9:37 A.M.
Present: 7 - Council President Nelson Esparza
Vice President Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Invocation by Pastor Brian Erickson from The Well Community Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced Consent Calendar item 1-N (ID 22-756)
pertaining to the appointment of Kathy Bray to the Planning Commission
was removed from the agenda and tabled to May 26, 2022, by staff.
Consent Calendar item 1-DD (ID 22-752) regarding the Tower Theatre
indemnity agreement was removed from the agenda by Councilmember
Arias with no return date. Councilmember Karbassi motioned to keep the
item on the agenda for further discussion. Councilmember Bredefeld
seconded the motion which FAILED 2-4, as follows:
Aye: Karbassi, Bredefeld
No: Soria, Arias, Maxwell, Esparza
Absent: Chavez
City Attorney Sloan requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Consultant Attorney, Larry Donaldson.
Councilmember Soria announced a conflict and recused herself from
Consent Calendar item 1-FF (ID 22-731) pertaining to a resolution declaring
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property at 887 Fulton Street to be surplus.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOVED TO THE CONTESTED CONSENT
CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:
1-B (ID 22-701) pertaining to the removal of printing press and related
equipment - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-L (ID 22-727) pertaining to the agreement with Campbell Strategy and
Advocacy, LLC. - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-O (ID 22-707) pertaining to the agreement with Fresno-Madera Area
Agency on Aging - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
1-U (ID 22-698) pertaining to a contract with Landscape Maintenance of
America - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.
AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember
Soria, the agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria and Arias
No: 2 - Karbassi and Bredefeld
Absent: 1 - Chavez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 22-624 Proclamation for “CASA Awareness Day”
PRESENTED
ID 22-720 Proclamation of “National Public Works Week”
PRESENTED
ID 22-685 Proclamation for “National Bike Month”
PRESENTED
ID 22-751 Proclamation for “Older Americans Month”
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PRESENTED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Soria discussed: the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900
project off Ashlan and Blythe; the complete paving projects in District 1 off
Norwich and Teilman Avenues; the upcoming paving projects off Ashcroft
and Durant Avenues; upcoming community meetings regarding Fiscal Year
2023 budget, and; community input regarding the Blackstone and McKinley
grade separation project.
Councilmember Karbassi gave well wishes to former Mayor Lee Brand
following a recent surgery.
Councilmember Arias recognized the Daily Elementary School 3rd graders
visiting the Council Chamber before their “Mock Council Meeting." He
mentioned several park projects including the playground at Dublin Park,
the air conditioner at Maxi Park, and the field lights and scoreboard at
Hinton Center. He also requested a timeline for fixes to electric vehicle
charging stations in downtown. Finally, Councilmember Arias discussed:
the unveiling of a mural at JSK Park; a homeless encampment at Clinton
and Valentine, and; downtown parking meter enforcement.
Councilmember Chavez discussed: the Butler Park tree trimming project;
graffiti abatement efforts and budget needs, and; the Beautify Fresno
cleanup event at Hanoians.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager White discussed: the upcoming Camp Fresno tour for
Councilmembers; camping opportunities available at Camp Fresno, and; an
award of a HomeKey 2 Grant for Parkway Inn. She also announced Brock
Buche had been appointed Director of Public Utilities.
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call for public comment on all Consent Calendar, Closed Session and
unscheduled communications the following members of the public
addressed Council: Gary Doesekle, Fernando Paul Elizondo, Cindy
Piombino, Jessica Mahoney, Karla Martinez, Lisa Flores, Robert
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McCloskey, Alicia Rodriguez, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Melanie Lamp, Dez
Martinez, Haley White, Preston Moore, Ruben Espinoza and Lethal Garcia.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember
Bredefeld, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
1.-A. ID 22-725 Approval of the Minutes of April 21, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting, the
April 27, 2022 Special City Council Meeting, and the April 28, 2022
Regular City Council Meeting.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-C. ID 22-616
Award a requirements contract in the amount of $1,194,460.10 to Calgon
Carbon Corporation, for delivery, installation, removal and destruction or
regeneration of Granular Activated Carbon - Bid File 9625 (Citywide)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-D. ID 22-664 Actions related to Senate Bill 1383 - California’s Short-Lived Climate
Pollutant Reduction Strategy:
1. BILL - (For introduction) Amending Section 6-223 of the Fresno
Municipal Code, relating to special requirements for Commercial Edible
Food Generators
BILL B-11 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-E. ID 22-713
Actions pertaining to the Water Main Replacement in Calwa Townsite,
Phase I - area bounded by Orange, Church, Cedar, and Vine Avenues (Bid
File 3825) (Council District 5 and Fresno County):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections
15301(b)/Class 1 and 15302(c)/Class 2 of the California
Environmental Quality Act
2. Award a construction contract, inclusive of the City’s adopted
project labor agreement requirements, to West Valley Construction
Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, in the amount of $6,231,747
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-F. ID 22-714
Actions pertaining to the reimbursement for water main construction related
to the Fresno Unified School District Alternative Education and Campus
and Administrative Office (Council District 5):
1. RESOLUTION - Considering Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH No.
2018101040 and adopting findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
section 15162
2. Infrastructure reimbursement Agreement with Fresno Unified School
District, to authorize reimbursement for the construction of a 16-inch
diameter replacement water main in East Ventura Avenue from
South Tenth Street west across the project frontage; a 16-inch
diameter water main in East Ventura Avenue between South Ninth
Street and South Cedar Avenue; and an 8-inch diameter water main
in South Tenth Street between East Ventura Avenue and East Lane
Avenue, in the amount of $770,655.
RESOLUTION 2022-108 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-G. ID 22-715 Actions pertaining to a requirements contract to Repair Public Water
Supply Well Pumping Assemblies (Bid File 9638) (City Wide):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section
15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302/Class 2
(Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the repair of public water supply
well pumping assemblies;
2. Award a requirements contract to Rain for Rent, for a term of one
year in the amount not to exceed $844,251 per year, with provision
for up to two one-year extensions
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-H. ID 22-694 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Department of Public Utilities to enroll
and participate in the California Low-Income Household Water Assistance
Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2022-109 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-I. ID 22-638 Memorandum of Understanding for Administrative Support between the
City of Fresno and the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.-J. ID 22-723 ***BILL B-9 (Intro. 4/28/2022) (For Adoption) - Amending the Fireworks
Ordinance, FMC sections 10-55602.2 to 10-55602.4, to add liability for
“social hosts” and increase the fine structure of the fireworks ordinance
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ORDINANCE 2022-009 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-K. ID 22-726 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Simon and Company, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $129,999.92 for Professional Lobbying and
Consulting Services in Washington DC.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-M. ID 22-734 Approve an agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Humane
Animal Services to provide animal control services in the amount not to
exceed $ 6,500,000 for a 14-month term beginning May 12, 2022 through
June 30, 2023.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-N. ID 22-756 Approve the Appointment of Kathy Bray to the Planning Commission
(Resident of District 7)
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to May 26, 2022,
by staff.
TABLED
1.-P. ID 22-716 Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA) for
Unit 3
1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City Employees
Association (FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION- Adopting the Seventeenth Amendment to Fiscal Year
2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3,
Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), as required by the Side Letter of
Agreement with the Fresno City Employees Association (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2022-112 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-Q. ID 22-739 Actions pertaining to Hiring Incentives and Referral Incentives for Qualified
Police Officer Recruits, Lateral Police Officers, and Lateral Emergency
Services Dispatcher II/IIIs:
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1. ***RESOLUTION- Adopting the Eighteenth Amendment to FY 2022
Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, adding a new Section 26 to
provide a Referral Incentive for employees who refer eligible
candidates for Police Officer Recruit, lateral Police Officer, and
lateral Emergency Services Dispatchers II or III who are hired by the
City; and renumbering subsequent sections of the Salary Resolution
accordingly (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno Police
Officers Association (FPOA), for Unit 4 - Non-Management Police,
regarding Police Officer Lateral Hire Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s
Veto)
3. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City
Employees Association (FCEA), for Unit 3 - Non-Supervisory White
Collar, regarding Emergency Services Dispatcher Lateral Hire
Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2022-113 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-R. ID 22-729 Actions pertaining to a Donation Agreement with River Park Properties II, a
California limited partnership for APN 456-030-44 located north of the
intersection at Belmont Avenue and DeWitt Avenue (Council District 7):
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
2. Approve an Agreement for Donation of Property for 5.53 acres of
housing development.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-S. ID 22-549 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 62nd amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-178 to appropriate $1,000,000
in the City of Fresno Local Housing Trust Fund (Requires 5 Affirmative
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2022-114 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-T. ID 22-724 ***BILL B- 10 (Intro. 4/28/2022) (For Adoption) - Adding Chapter 5, Article
6 to the Fresno Municipal Code establishing rules for the Fresno Police
Department to fund, acquire and use military equipment as defined in
Assembly Bill 481 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ORDINANCE 2022-010 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.-V. ID 22-695 Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 in the amount of $105,795 and
forty-five (45) additional contract working days to Nor- Cal Pump & Well
Drilling for the Drill New Production Well at Pump Station 36A project,
Project ID WC00016 (Council District 5 and Fresno County)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-W. ID 22-699 Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Provost
and Pritchard Engineering Group Inc. in the amount of $149,900 with a
$10,000 contingency for design and construction support services for the
Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Project between Shields Avenue and
McKinley Avenue (Council District 7)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-X. ID 22-696 Actions pertaining to the Audubon Avenue and Nees Avenue Traffic Signal
Modification Project - Bid File 3821 (Council District 2):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, Section 15302/Class 2, and
Section 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $598,236.50 to
American Paving Co., of Fresno, California
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-Y. ID 22-697 Action pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1148-D to vacate a
portion of the northeast corner of North Van Ness Avenue and East Weldon
Avenue (Council District 1):
1. RESOLUTION - Adopting Resolution of Intention Number 1148-D to
vacate a portion of the northeast corner of North Van Ness Avenue
and East Weldon Avenue
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-Z. ID 22-700 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6211:
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6211, of Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6211, and accepting dedicated public uses
offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of
developer installed required improvements - located on the West side of
North Millbrook Avenue, between East Nees Avenue and East Goshen
Avenue (Council District 6)
RESOLUTION 2022-115 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-AA. ID 22-706 Actions pertaining to the Blythe Avenue and Gates Avenue Traffic Signal
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Improvement Project - Bid File 3845 (Council District 2):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $507,777 to Alfaro
Communications Construction, Inc. of Compton, California
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-BB. ID 22-693 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Parcel Map No. 2020-05 as
Annexation No. 54 to the CITY OF FRESNO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting
the public hearing for THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022, at 10:00 am (Northeast
corner of South Maple Avenue and East Jensen Avenue) (Council District
5)
RESOLUTION 2022-116 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-CC. ID 22-711
RESOLUTION - (1) Authorizing the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority to form a Community Facilities District within the
territorial limits of the City of Fresno to finance certain public improvements
and development impact fees; (2) embodying a joint community facilities
agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the community facilities
district financing; and (3) authorizing staff to cooperate with the authority
and its consultants in connection therewith. (Property located near the
intersection of East Belmont Avenue and North Armstrong Avenue, in
Council District 5)
RESOLUTION 2022-117 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-DD. ID 22-752 Actions relating to Tower Theatre indemnity agreement:
1. Approve amendment to joint litigation, defense, and indemnity
agreement by and between the City of Fresno, the Tower Theatre Entities,
and Sequoia Brewery
2. Approve issuance of subpoena for Lawrence Abbate
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias
with no return date.
TABLED
1.-EE. ID 22-763 ***RESOLUTION - Approving a program providing zero fare for seniors,
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Medicare card holders, and persons with disability placards (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2022-119 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF FRESNO IN
ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE
FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
1.-FF. ID 22-731
***RESOLUTION- Declaring property at 887 Fulton Street generally located
at the southwest corner of Fulton and Kern Streets (APN 468-282-21T) to
be surplus and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject
to Veto).
Councilmember Soria recused herself from the above item.
RESOLUTION 2022-118 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-B. ID 22-701
Reject all proposals for the removal of printing press and related equipment
located at 1626 E Street, Fresno, California (Bid File 3851) (District 3)
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Councilmember Arias
asked about the timeline and process to rebid. Public Utilities Director
Buche responded to questions.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
1.-L. ID 22-727 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Campbell Strategy and
Advocacy, LLC., for an Amount Not to Exceed $180,000 annually, for
Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services.
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There was no staff presentation on the above item. Governmental Affairs
Manager Ellis responded to questions.
Discussion on this item included: not utilizing the lobbyist for online
gambling; the benefits of a policy requiring Council approval before
declaring City of Fresno support of items; monthly reports to
Councilmembers; regular meetings and updates from the lobbyist to
Councilmembers, and; the benefits to the City of Fresno from lobbyist
activities.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember
Chavez, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
1.-O. ID 22-707 Actions pertaining to an agreement with Fresno-Madera Area Agency on
Aging:
1. Approve a one-year agreement between the City of
Fresno (City) and the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging
(FMAAA) for the Senior Hot Meals Program at seven senior center
sites. The term of the agreement is from the date of execution to
June 30, 2024.
2. Authorize the Director of Parks, Afterschool, Recreation, and
Community Services (PARCS) Department to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City with FMAAA in the amount of
$162,512 with $50,000 being appropriated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022
to support startup expenses. The agreement is funded by the
American Rescue Plan and administrated by FMAAA with a 100%
match requirement from the City; match will be met through volunteer
hours and the in-kind value of space utilized for programming
according to the Master Fee Schedule.
3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the PARCS Director to execute the
agreement with FMAAA. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 67th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to
appropriate $50,000 towards a one-year agreement to support the
Senior Hot Meals Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject
to Mayor’s Veto)
There was no staff presentation on the above item. PARCS Assistant
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Director Ramirez and PARCS Director Aguirre responded to questions.
Discussion on this item included: Senior Hot Meals Program funding and
long-term plans. Councilmember Chavez requested to meet with the
PARCS department to discuss options for taking meals off-site and
transportation issues.
RESOLUTION 2022-110 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2022-111 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember
Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
1.-U. ID 22-698 Award a requirements contract to Landscape Maintenance of America dba
California Highway Adoption Company, in the amount of $865,956 for a
one year contract for highway litter removal.
There was no staff presentation on the above item. City Manager White,
Public Works Assistant Director Russell, and Jason Miao, CalTrans Chief of
Maintenance, responded to questions.
City Attorney Sloan explained the contract could be awarded on the basis of
best value as opposed to lowest bidder.
Discussion on this item included: the dollar difference between the bidders;
local minority owned businesses; safety records; experience working on
freeways; qualifications; locals employed by the applicants, and; contract
timelines.
APPROVED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember
Soria, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED to
award the contract to the lowest bidder Scrubcan Inc. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias and Chavez
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No: 2 - Karbassi and Bredefeld
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M. #1
ID 22-686 Appearance by Troy Fox to discuss COVID and Homelessness
Vice President Maxwell called for the speaker at 10:10 A.M.
DID NOT APPEAR
(CONTINUED to MAY 26, 2022) 10:00 A.M. #2
ID 22-659 HEARING to receive public comment on the 2021 Housing Element Annual
Progress Report
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to May 26, 2022.
TABLED
(CONTINUED TO May 26, 2022) 10:05 A.M. #1
ID 22-660
Actions pertaining to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan:
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2022-
2023 Annual Action Plan; and
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan;
approving submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for application of $7,535,331.93 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), $3,694,681 HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME), $606,586 Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG), and $875,943 Housing Opportunities for Persons with
AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) program funds; providing for subrecipient
agreements; and Authorizing the City Manager to sign all
implementing documents required by HUD as approved to form by
the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to May 26, 2022.
TABLED
(CONTINUED TO May 26, 2022) 10:05 A.M. #2
ID 22-730 HEARING to Consider a Major Amendment to Section 3.9(a) of the West
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Creek Village Development Agreement filed by Jeff Reid of McCormick
Barstow LLP, on behalf of Sylvesta Hall of Blue Ocean Development
America, LLC, pertaining to ±115 acres of property bounded by East
Church Avenue to the north, South Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to the
east, East Jensen Avenue to the south, and South Knight Avenue to the
west (Council District 3).
1. ADOPT an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. A-17-
007/R-17-010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 dated August 24, 2017 and
Environmental Assessment No. P18-03290 dated February 13,
2020, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. BILL - (For introduction) - Approving an amendment to Section
3.9(a) of the West Creek Village Development Agreement.
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to May 26, 2022.
TABLED
11:00 A.M.
ID 22-741 Appearance by John A. Costa to discuss the Roles and Benefits of
Amalgamated Transit union (ATU) at the Federal and Local Levels
Vice President Maxwell called for the speaker at 11:17 A.M.
Discussion on this item included: ATU leveraging resources; additional
resources for transportation; contract negotiations; lack of information
provided to council; video cameras; industry standard on cameras; ATU
leadership changes; Council and ATU communication gaps, and; essential
workers.
APPEARED
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
There were no General Administration items on the agenda.
4. CITY COUNCIL
There were no City Council items on the agenda.
5. CLOSED SESSION
Upon conclusion of the open session items, Council adjourned into closed
session at 11:35 A.M.
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Before entering closed session, City Attorney Sloan announced each of the
closed session items to be discussed and stated there would be no
announcements.
5.-A. ID 22-766 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government
Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1343 E. Barstow; Negotiating Parties:
City Manager, Wesley United Methodist Church; Under Negotiation: Price
and terms of sale or lease.
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
5.-B. ID 22-755
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO
INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)
(4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Chinatown Revitalization, Inc.
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
5.-C. ID 22-738
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code 54956.9(d)(1);
Existing Litigation: J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior Court of Fresno
County
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2);
Claim by Adventure Church against City of Fresno dated May 4, 2022
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
5.-D. ID 22-753
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Janel Nadeau v. City of Fresno, et al.;
Tristar Risk Management Claim No.: 1010102046-ADR-1
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
5.-E. ID 22-754
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Brian Rogers v. City of Fresno, et al.;
Tristar Risk Management Claim No.: 1010104071-ADR-1.
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
5.-F. ID 22-735
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: TJ Miller
Employee Organizations: 1. International Union of Operating Engineers,
Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees
Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic);
4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 5 (Fire Basic);
5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police
Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of
Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno
Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno
Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11. Operating Engineers,
Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS); 12.
Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety
Officers (FAPSO).
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,
employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public
employee.
Title: City Attorney
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator.
City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned from closed session at 3:59 P.M. and in memory of
Consultant Attorney Larry Donaldson.
These minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the May
26, 2022 Regular Council meetings.
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City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Thursday, May 12, 2022
9:00 AM
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers (In Person And/Or Electronic)
City Council
President - Nelson Esparza
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell
Councilmembers:
Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
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the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of reduced capacity
of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required
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Fresno, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the
City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item be heard.
All participants will be on mute until they are called upon at which point they will be
unmuted. To prevent participants from having their video on, we will remove the
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The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you
need additional accommodations such as interpreters, sign language signers, or the
services of a translator, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650
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The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading COVID19 virus.
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9:06 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Brian Erickson from The Well Community Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 22-624 Proclamation for “CASA Awareness Day”
Sponsors: Councilmember Karbassi
ID 22-720 Proclamation of “National Public Works Week”
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
ID 22-685 Proclamation for “National Bike Month”
Sponsors: Vice President Maxwell and Councilmember Karbassi
ID 22-751 Proclamation for “Older Americans Month”
Sponsors: Council President Esparza
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-A. ID 22-725 Approval of the Minutes of April 21, 2022 Regular City
Council Meeting, the April 27, 2022 Special City Council
Meeting, and the April 28, 2022 Regular City Council
Meeting.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
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1.-B. ID 22-701 Reject all proposals for the removal of printing press and
related equipment located at 1626 E Street, Fresno,
California (Bid File 3851) (District 3)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-C. ID 22-616 Award a requirements contract in the amount of
$1,194,460.10 to Calgon Carbon Corporation, for delivery,
installation, removal and destruction or regeneration of
Granular Activated Carbon - Bid File 9625 (Citywide)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-D. ID 22-664 Actions related to Senate Bill 1383 - California’s Short-Lived
Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy:
1. BILL - (For introduction) Amending Section 6-223 of the
Fresno Municipal Code, relating to special requirements for
Commercial Edible Food Generators
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-E. ID 22-713 Actions pertaining to the Water Main Replacement in Calwa
Townsite, Phase I - area bounded by Orange, Church,
Cedar, and Vine Avenues (Bid File 3825) (Council District 5
and Fresno County):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to
Sections 15301(b)/Class 1 and 15302(c)/Class 2 of the
California Environmental Quality Act
2. Award a construction contract, inclusive of the City’s
adopted project labor agreement requirements, to West
Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, in
the amount of $6,231,747
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-F. ID 22-714 Actions pertaining to the reimbursement for water main
construction related to the Fresno Unified School District
Alternative Education and Campus and Administrative Office
(Council District 5):
1. RESOLUTION - Considering Mitigated Negative
Declaration SCH No. 2018101040 and adopting findings
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162
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2. Infrastructure reimbursement Agreement with Fresno
Unified School District, to authorize reimbursement for the
construction of a 16-inch diameter replacement water main in
East Ventura Avenue from South Tenth Street west across
the project frontage; a 16-inch diameter water main in East
Ventura Avenue between South Ninth Street and South
Cedar Avenue; and an 8-inch diameter water main in South
Tenth Street between East Ventura Avenue and East Lane
Avenue, in the amount of $770,655.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-G. ID 22-715 Actions pertaining to a requirements contract to Repair Public
Water Supply Well Pumping Assemblies (Bid File 9638) (City
Wide):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to
Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section
15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for
the repair of public water supply well pumping assemblies;
2. Award a requirements contract to Rain for Rent, for a term
of one year in the amount not to exceed $844,251 per year,
with provision for up to two one-year extensions
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-H. ID 22-694 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Department of Public
Utilities to enroll and participate in the California Low-Income
Household Water Assistance Program (Subject to Mayor’s
Veto)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-I. ID 22-638 Memorandum of Understanding for Administrative Support
between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Enhanced
Infrastructure Financing District
Sponsors: Finance Department
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1.-J. ID 22-723 ***BILL B-9 (Intro. 4/28/2022) (For Adoption) - Amending the
Fireworks Ordinance, FMC sections 10-55602.2 to
10-55602.4, to add liability for “social hosts” and increase the
fine structure of the fireworks ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s
Veto).
Sponsors: Fire Department and Police Department
1.-K. ID 22-726 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Simon and
Company, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $129,999.92 for
Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services in
Washington DC.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
1.-L. ID 22-727 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Campbell
Strategy and Advocacy, LLC., for an Amount Not to Exceed
$180,000 annually, for Professional Lobbying and Consulting
Services.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
1.-M. ID 22-734 Approve an agreement between the City of Fresno and
Fresno Humane Animal Services to provide animal control
services in the amount not to exceed $ 6,500,000 for a
14-month term beginning May 12, 2022 through June 30,
2023.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
1.-N. ID 22-756 Approve the Appointment of Kathy Bray to the Planning
Commission (Resident of District 7)
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
1.-O. ID 22-707 Actions pertaining to an agreement with Fresno-Madera Area
Agency on Aging:
1. Approve a one-year agreement between the City of
Fresno (City) and the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging
(FMAAA) for the Senior Hot Meals Program at seven senior
center sites. The term of the agreement is from the date of
execution to June 30, 2024.
2. Authorize the Director of Parks, Afterschool, Recreation,
and Community Services (PARCS) Department to execute
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the agreement on behalf of the City with FMAAA in the
amount of $162,512 with $50,000 being appropriated in
Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 to support startup expenses. The
agreement is funded by the American Rescue Plan and
administrated by FMAAA with a 100% match requirement
from the City; match will be met through volunteer hours and
the in-kind value of space utilized for programming according
to the Master Fee Schedule.
3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the PARCS Director to
execute the agreement with FMAAA. (Subject to Mayor’s
Veto)
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 67th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to
appropriate $50,000 towards a one-year agreement to
support the Senior Hot Meals Program (Requires 5
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services
Department
1.-P. ID 22-716 Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association
(FCEA) for Unit 3
1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City
Employees Association (FCEA) for Unit 3, Non-Supervisory
White Collar (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION- Adopting the Seventeenth Amendment
to Fiscal Year 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176,
amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar
(FCEA), as required by the Side Letter of Agreement with the
Fresno City Employees Association (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
1.-Q. ID 22-739 Actions pertaining to Hiring Incentives and Referral Incentives
for Qualified Police Officer Recruits, Lateral Police Officers,
and Lateral Emergency Services Dispatcher II/IIIs:
1. ***RESOLUTION- Adopting the Eighteenth Amendment to
FY 2022 Salary Resolution No. 2021-176, adding a new
Section 26 to provide a Referral Incentive for employees who
refer eligible candidates for Police Officer Recruit, lateral
Police Officer, and lateral Emergency Services Dispatchers II
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or III who are hired by the City; and renumbering subsequent
sections of the Salary Resolution accordingly (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno
Police Officers Association (FPOA), for Unit 4 -
Non-Management Police, regarding Police Officer Lateral
Hire Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno
City Employees Association (FCEA), for Unit 3 -
Non-Supervisory White Collar, regarding Emergency
Services Dispatcher Lateral Hire Incentives (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
1.-R. ID 22-729 Actions pertaining to a Donation Agreement with River Park
Properties II, a California limited partnership for APN
456-030-44 located north of the intersection at Belmont
Avenue and DeWitt Avenue (Council District 7):
1. Adopt a finding of no possibility of significant effect
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
2. Approve an Agreement for Donation of Property for 5.53
acres of housing development.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
1.-S. ID 22-549 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 62nd amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-178 to
appropriate $1,000,000 in the City of Fresno Local Housing
Trust Fund (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s
Veto)
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
1.-T. ID 22-724 ***BILL B- 10 (Intro. 4/28/2022) (For Adoption) - Adding
Chapter 5, Article 6 to the Fresno Municipal Code
establishing rules for the Fresno Police Department to fund,
acquire and use military equipment as defined in Assembly
Bill 481 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
Sponsors: Police Department
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1.-U. ID 22-698 Award a requirements contract to Landscape Maintenance of
America dba California Highway Adoption Company, in the
amount of $865,956 for a one year contract for highway litter
removal.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1.-V. ID 22-695 Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 in the amount of
$105,795 and forty-five (45) additional contract working days
to Nor- Cal Pump & Well Drilling for the Drill New Production
Well at Pump Station 36A project, Project ID WC00016
(Council District 5 and Fresno County)
Sponsors: Public Works Department and Department of Public Utilities
1.-W. ID 22-699 Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services
with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group Inc. in the
amount of $149,900 with a $10,000 contingency for design
and construction support services for the Blackstone Avenue
Smart Mobility Project between Shields Avenue and McKinley
Avenue (Council District 7)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1.-X. ID 22-696 Actions pertaining to the Audubon Avenue and Nees Avenue
Traffic Signal Modification Project - Bid File 3821 (Council
District 2):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, Section
15302/Class 2, and Section 15304/Class 4 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of
$598,236.50 to American Paving Co., of Fresno, California
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1.-Y. ID 22-697 Action pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1148-D to
vacate a portion of the northeast corner of North Van Ness
Avenue and East Weldon Avenue (Council District 1):
1. RESOLUTION - Adopting Resolution of Intention Number
1148-D to vacate a portion of the northeast corner of North
Van Ness Avenue and East Weldon Avenue
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Sponsors: Public Works Department
1.-Z. ID 22-700 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6211:
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6211,
of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6211, and accepting
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications
offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed
required improvements - located on the West side of North
Millbrook Avenue, between East Nees Avenue and East
Goshen Avenue (Council District 6)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1. ID 22-706 Actions pertaining to the Blythe Avenue and Gates Avenue
-AA. Traffic Signal Improvement Project - Bid File 3845 (Council
District 2):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $507,777
to Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. of Compton,
California
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1. ID 22-693 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Parcel Map No.
-BB. 2020-05 as Annexation No. 54 to the CITY OF FRESNO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 9 and to Authorize
the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022, at 10:00 am (Northeast corner
of South Maple Avenue and East Jensen Avenue) (Council
District 5)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1. ID 22-711 RESOLUTION - (1) Authorizing the California Statewide
-CC. Communities Development Authority to form a Community
Facilities District within the territorial limits of the City of
Fresno to finance certain public improvements and
development impact fees; (2) embodying a joint community
facilities agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of
the community facilities district financing; and (3) authorizing
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staff to cooperate with the authority and its consultants in
connection therewith. (Property located near the intersection
of East Belmont Avenue and North Armstrong Avenue, in
Council District 5)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1. ID 22-752 Actions relating to Tower Theatre indemnity agreement:
-DD. 1. Approve amendment to joint litigation, defense, and
indemnity agreement by and between the City of Fresno, the
Tower Theatre Entities, and Sequoia Brewery
2. Approve issuance of subpoena for Lawrence Abbate
Sponsors: Councilmember Karbassi
1. ID 22-763 ***RESOLUTION - Approving a program providing zero fare
-EE. for seniors, Medicare card holders, and persons with
disability placards (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Vice President Maxwell, Councilmember Soria and
Councilmember Arias
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF FRESNO IN
ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE
FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
1. ID 22-731 ***RESOLUTION- Declaring property at 887 Fulton Street
-FF. generally located at the southwest corner of Fulton and Kern
Streets (APN 468-282-21T) to be surplus and directing staff
to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Veto).
Sponsors: Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
10:00 A.M. #1
ID 22-686 Appearance by Troy Fox to discuss COVID and
Homelessness
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
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(CONTINUED to MAY 26, 2022) 10:00 A.M. #2
ID 22-659 HEARING to receive public comment on the 2021 Housing
Element Annual Progress Report
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
(CONTINUED TO May 26, 2022) 10:05 A.M. #1
ID 22-660 Actions pertaining to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan:
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft
2022-2023 Annual Action Plan; and
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action
Plan; approving submission to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of
$7,535,331.93 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), $3,694,681 HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME), $606,586 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and
$875,943 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV
(HOPWA) program funds; providing for subrecipient
agreements; and Authorizing the City Manager to sign all
implementing documents required by HUD as approved to
form by the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
(CONTINUED TO May 26, 2022) 10:05 A.M. #2
ID 22-730 HEARING to Consider a Major Amendment to Section 3.9(a)
of the West Creek Village Development Agreement filed by
Jeff Reid of McCormick Barstow LLP, on behalf of Sylvesta
Hall of Blue Ocean Development America, LLC, pertaining to
±115 acres of property bounded by East Church Avenue to
the north, South Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to the
east, East Jensen Avenue to the south, and South Knight
Avenue to the west (Council District 3).
1. ADOPT - an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No.
A-17-007/R-17-010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 dated August
24, 2017 and Environmental Assessment No. P18-03290
dated February 13, 2020, in accordance with Section 15164
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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Guidelines.
2. BILL - (For introduction) - Approving an amendment to
Section 3.9(a) of the West Creek Village Development
Agreement.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
11:00 A.M.
ID 22-741 Appearance by John A. Costa to discuss the Roles and
Benefits of Amalgamated Transit union (ATU) at the Federal
and Local Levels
Sponsors: Council President Esparza
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
5.-A. ID 22-766 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -
Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1343 E.
Barstow; Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Wesley United
Methodist Church; Under Negotiation: Price and terms of
sale or lease.
Sponsors: Vice President Maxwell
5.-B. ID 22-755 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING
WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code
Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Chinatown Revitalization, Inc.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
5.-C. ID 22-738 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION Government Code 54956.9(d)(1);
Existing Litigation: J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior
Court of Fresno County
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2);
Claim by Adventure Church against City of Fresno dated May
4, 2022
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Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
5.-D. ID 22-753 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision
(d)(1)
Case Name: Janel Nadeau v. City of Fresno, et al.;
Tristar Risk Management Claim No.: 1010102046-ADR-1
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
5.-E. ID 22-754 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision
(d)(1)
Case Name: Brian Rogers v. City of Fresno, et al.;
Tristar Risk Management Claim No.: 1010104071-ADR-1.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
5.-F. ID 22-735 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: TJ Miller
Employee Organizations: 1. International Union of Operating
Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2.
Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police
Officers Association (FPOA Basic); 4. International
Association of Firefighters, Local 753, Unit 5 (Fire Basic); 5.
Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100
(IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA
Management); 8. International Association of Firefighters,
Local 753, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno
Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of
Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11.
Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport
Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS); 12. Operating
Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety
Officers (FAPSO).
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
5.-G. ID 22-740 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the
appointment, employment, evaluation of performance,
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discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.
Title: City Attorney
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor
negotiator.
City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
Sponsors: Council President Esparza
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
May 26, 2022
10:05 A.M. - 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. 132 (Final Tract Map No. 6336) (Southeast of E
Clinton and N Armstrong) (Council District 7).
June 23, 2022
10:00 A.M. - 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. 54 (Parcel Map 2020-05) (Northeast corner of
South Maple Avenue and East Jensen Avenue) (Council District 5)
June 30, 2022
10:00 A.M. - 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. 129 (Final Tract Map No. 6201) (property
located on northeast corner of North Armstrong and East Floradora) (Council
District 7)
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
July 20, 2022 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter
October 19, 2022 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter
November 16, 2022 -Employee Service Awards
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City Council Meeting Agenda - May 12, 2022
Final-revised
2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
MAY 19, 2022 - NO MEETING
MAY 26, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
JUNE 2, 2022 - NO MEETING
JUNE 9, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
JUNE 16, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
JUNE 23, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
JUNE 30, 2022 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings: June 10, 13, 14, 15, 16)
JULY 7, 2022 - NO MEETING
JULY 14, 2022 - NO MEETING
JULY 21, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
JULY 28, 2022 - NO MEETING
AUGUST 4, 2022 - NO MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
AUGUST 18, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
AUGUST 25, 2022 - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 - NO MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 - NO MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 9:00 A.M.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 - NO MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 - NO MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
NOVEMBER 24, 2022 - NO MEETING
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City Council Meeting Agenda - May 12, 2022
Final-revised
DECEMBER 1, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 - NO MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 2022 - 9:00 A.M.
DECEMBER 22, 2022 - NO MEETING
DECEMBER 29, 2022 - NO MEETING
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