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Fresno, CA · July 25, 2022

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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, July 25, 2022 9:00 AM Special Meeting Electronic Meeting Only 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 Interim City Attorney - Rina Gonzales City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 25, 2022 The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in special session on July 25, 2022, at 9:00 A.M. 9:04 A.M. ROLL CALL Present: 6 - Council President Nelson Esparza Vice President Tyler Maxwell Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria Councilmember Mike Karbassi Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias Councilmember Luis Chavez Absent: 1 - Councilmember Garry Bredefeld APPROVE AGENDA On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Council President Esparza, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez Absent: 1 - Bredefeld ID 22-1220 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed 1. OPEN SESSION 1-A. ID 22-1213 Actions pertaining to the property acquisition for the proposed senior center facility (Council District 4) 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Proposed Acquisition for Senior Center and Housing Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 2nd amendment of the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2022-154 appropriating $4,993,300 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the acquisition of 4343 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-17) and 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-19) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) 3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of two parcels totaling 5.51 acres located at 4343 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-17) and 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426- 253-19) for $6,460,000 with Robert M. Mochizuki, M.D. and Susan M. Mochizuki, Co-Trustees of The Mochizuki Family Trust, Dated November 20, 2000; Gregory G. Miyake and Patricia S. Miyake, Co-Trustees of The Miyake Family Trust, dated February 6, 2009; City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 25, 2022 Kenneth (Douglas) Miyake; Harry Miya and Nancy Miya, Trustees of the Harry Miya and Nancy Miya Family Revocable Trust of May 19, 1992; Michael K. Miya, Trustee of the Miya Family Revocable Trust dated August 7, 2007; Melynda K. Miya, Trustee of the Melynda K. Miya Revocable Trust dated February 11, 2008; and Mark K. Miya, Trustee of the Mark K. Miya Revocable Trust dated February 28, 2008, collectively referred to as “Sellers” The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant City Manager Miller and Mayor Dyer. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Brandi Nuse-Villegas and Jeffrey Hallock. Councilmember Chavez requested staff provide details as plans to transport people from other community centers to the proposed senior center are developed. RESOLUTION 2022-177 ADOPTED On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Council President Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez Absent: 1 - Bredefeld ID 22-1311 Unscheduled Communication(s) Received ADJOURNMENT City Council adjourned the Special meeting at 9:17 A.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3

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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Agenda - Final-revised Monday, July 25, 2022 9:00 AM Special Meeting Electronic Meeting Only 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 Interim City Attorney - Rina Gonzales City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC City Council Meeting Agenda - July 25, 2022 Final-revised PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721. You can also participate in the meeting on our City’s website click on the URL https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the “In progress” link under “video” for the corresponding meeting. The Council meeting can also be viewed live at 9:00 A.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99. The City Council Chambers are open for public participation. However, members of 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 for the vaccinated and unvaccinated. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public who want to address City Council: 1. eComment at https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will be open during the Council meeting and closed at the end of the meeting and will be a part of the official record. The User Agreement and Procedures document for eComment can be accessed by the URL https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/ b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words. OR 2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: July 25, 2022, 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: July 25, 2022, Special Meeting a) Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TOg3VEJZTZCZ7Ck5F1yAgQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b) If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Agenda - July 25, 2022 Final-revised c) If you wish to address Council during the public comment portion of the agenda, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom center of your PC or Mac screen. At the bottom of the window on the right side of the screen, click the icon labeled “RaiseHand”. Your digital hand will now be raised. d) Those addressing Council must state their name for the record. e) To facilitate electronic access, no person shall speak until recognized by the Presiding Officer. OR 3. Email: to clerk@fresno.gov a) Residents may also email comments to be read during the meeting. Please include the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your email. b) Emails will be a maximum of 450 words. c) All comments received will be distributed to Council prior and during the meeting and will be a part of the official record. Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of 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 option to show their video. 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 or clerk@fresno.gov. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least three business days prior to the meeting. The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading COVID19 virus. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Agenda - July 25, 2022 Final-revised NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DATE: Monday, July 25, 2022 TIME: 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard LOCATION: Electronic meeting only Please Take Notice the Council of the City of Fresno hereby calls a Special Meeting of the City Council pursuant to California Government Code section 54956 at the above stated time and place. The purpose of the special meeting is to meet and consider the following: 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA ID 22-1220 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed Sponsors: Council President Esparza 1. OPEN SESSION 1-A. ID 22-1213 Actions pertaining to the property acquisition for the proposed senior center facility (Council District 4) 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Proposed Acquisition for Senior Center and Housing Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 2nd amendment of the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2022-154 appropriating $4,993,300 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the acquisition of 4343 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-17) and 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-19) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) 3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of two parcels totaling 5.51 acres located at 4343 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-17) and 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-19) for $6,460,000 with Robert M. Mochizuki, M.D. and Susan M. Mochizuki, Co-Trustees of The Mochizuki Family Trust, Dated November 20, 2000; Gregory G. Miyake and Patricia S. Miyake, Co-Trustees of City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Agenda - July 25, 2022 Final-revised The Miyake Family Trust, dated February 6, 2009; Kenneth (Douglas) Miyake; Harry Miya and Nancy Miya, Trustees of the Harry Miya and Nancy Miya Family Revocable Trust of May 19, 1992; Michael K. Miya, Trustee of the Miya Family Revocable Trust dated August 7, 2007; Melynda K. Miya, Trustee of the Melynda K. Miya Revocable Trust dated February 11, 2008; and Mark K. Miya, Trustee of the Mark K. Miya Revocable Trust dated February 28, 2008, collectively referred to as “Sellers” Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager, Public Works Department, Planning and Development Department, Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the City Council concerning this matter. ADJOURNMENT City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5

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