City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · June 22, 2023
Minutes
City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
President - Tyler Maxwell
Vice President - Annalisa Perea
Councilmembers:
Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:00 AM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Regular Meeting/Budget Hearings Continued (Vote on Final Budget)
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the
date and time above written.
9:10 A.M. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Councilmember Nelson Esparza
Council President Tyler Maxwell
Vice President Annalisa Perea
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Invocation by Pastor Brent Deffenbacher of Bethany Church
Pastor Brent Deffenbacher gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:
23-561 – Proclamation for “Clovis Unified School District Superintendent Dr.
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Eimear O’Brien” – Councilmember Bredefeld was added as a co-sponsor.
Consent Calendar item 1-C (ID 23-1007) regarding agreement with Bakman
Water Company – was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June
29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-D (ID 23-1008) regarding temporary water service
for fire suppression within Fancher Creek Town Center – was removed from
the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-F (ID 23-1020) regarding a consultant agreement
with Baker Tilly US, LLP – was removed from the agenda by sponsors and
tabled to June 29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-H (ID 23-956) regarding the first amendment to the
professional public information services contract for the Department of
Public Utilities with Two Q, inc. - was removed from the agenda by staff and
tabled to June 29, 2023.
Consent Calendar item 1-S (ID 23-985) regarding to name the Fresno
Regional Fire Training Center as the "Chief Kerri Donis Training Center" -
the item is not subject to Mayor's Veto.
City Council item 4-A (ID 23-1022) regarding the naming of the Fresno
Police Department Regional Training Center – was removed from the
agenda by all sponsors and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Scheduled Hearing and Matters item 10:00 A.M. (ID 23-928) regarding
hearing to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex territory and Levy a
Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number
11, Annexation Number 144 (Final Tract Map Number 6276) (located on the
northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North Grantland Avenue) –
was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 29, 2023.
Vice President Perea recused herself from Consent Calendar item 1-N (ID
23-970) regarding agreement for professional engineering services with
Quad Knopf Inc.
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ITEMS MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER
DISCUSSION:
1-B (ID 23-962) regarding the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs
located at 1919 Tulare Street - moved to Contested Consent by
Councilmember Arias.
1-P (ID 23-1021) regarding resolution to adopt a list of proposed Public
Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2024 - moved to
Contested Consent by Council President Maxwell and Councilmember
Arias.
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember
Arias, the above agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 23-561 Proclamation for “Clovis Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Eimear
O’Brien”
PRESENTED
ID 23-901 Proclamation for “National Week of Making”
PRESENTED
ID 23-999 Proclamation for “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month”
PRESENTED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Lynn
Williams a Bullard High School graduate, for being a part of the U.S.
Women's World Cup team. Announced the reopening of Audubon which is
scheduled for June 28, 2023. Acknowledged staff for their excellent work on
the Audubon project, which will help improve safety and alleviate
congestion on Nice Avenue. Acknowledged staff and Vice President Perea
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for organizing a job fair for Bitwise employees. Attended the Special
Olympics Northern California law enforcement torch run, where many
Fresno police officers were present. Attended the first-ever "Make Music"
festival held in the City of Fresno, which included crafts for children and
music performances at Collegian Park. Acknowledged and congratulated
World War II veteran George Schneider, a Northwest resident, for turning
100 years old. He is recognized as Fresno's newest centenarian.
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced the reopening of
Playland on June 24, 2023. Hosted a District 3 family day at Playland,
covering the admission cost for District 3 families. Discussed
advertisements for new bike lanes on Palm and Belmont streets and asked
the administration when construction will began. Invited the community to
visit the downtown Fresno's Bespoke, a new place next to Modernist, which
has been described to them as an introverted and cozy setting for intimate
conversations. Announced and extended an invitation to attend the
Chukchansi Park fireworks show on the July 4, 2023. Congratulated the
State Center Community College District and mention that the new West
Fresno City College campus is nearly complete and already has 1,400
students registered for the first semester.
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Father
Jose Sanchez from Saint Anthony Claret for their assistance in organizing a
cleanup event last weekend. This was the first "Beautify Calwa" event, and
more are planned to prepare the trail for future work. Acknowledged Miguel
Lopez, the president of the food vendors.
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Fresno
Pro-Am Foundation for inviting them to kick off their six-week basketball
summer league at Fresno City College. Acknowledged 40 local and regional
high school students from the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project.
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments: Announced the next free
movie in the park, sponsored by their district. The movie, "DC League of
Super Pets," will be shown at Inspiration Park the movie will start around
8:00 pm when the sun sets. Announced the Tower District farmers market.
Announced and encouraged the Tower District residents to participate in the
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Tower District Specific Plan update, providing an opportunity to voice their
opinions. The update session will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from
10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Let's Roll on 403 West Olive Avenue. Announced
the street festival "Illuminate Our Pride" hosted by the Fresno EOC LGBTQ
Center from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm located at 1252 Fulton Street. Announced
the upcoming events "Rainbow Family Day" at the Zoo on Thursday, June
29, 2023, and the next movie in the park, featuring the 1984 version of "The
Karate Kid," at Lions Park on the June 29, 2023, starting at 8:00 pm.
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Provided Council with a tray
memo regarding the timeline, rules, and responsibilities for the adoption of
the cultural arts plan.
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: Announced there is availability
on boards and commissions for individuals who have a passion to serve
their community and encouraged interested individuals to browse the
vacancies and submit their applications on the city clerk's website.
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Al
Moncada; Fernando Elizando; Camila Rivera; Shar Thompson; Juana
Garcia; Michael Yamurra; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Alyssa Brooks; Sabrina
Kelly; Ronda Kelly; Robert McCloskey; Linda Tubach; Christopher
Petrosian; Sarai Ramos; Jordan Jackson; Robin McLehee; Susan Monae,
and Lisa Flores.
ID 23-1043 Unscheduled Communication - Public Comment Emails
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President
Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld
Absent: 1 - Chavez
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1.-A. ID 23-976 Approval of Minutes for June 8, 2023, Regular Meeting, June 14, 2023,
Budget Hearing and June 15, 2023, Regular Meeting.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-C. ID 23-1007
Approve a Grant Agreement with Bakman Water Company allocating up to
$2,700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the
construction of water infrastructure necessary to meet safety standards and
fire suppression requirements for the development of affordable housing at
the Fancher Creek Town Center development.
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 29, 2023.
TABLED
1.-D. ID 23-1008 Actions pertaining to temporary water service for fire suppression within
Fancher Creek Town Center:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section
15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve a Temporary Water Service Agreement with Bakman
Water Company
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 29, 2023.
TABLED
1.-E. ID 23-980 Approve the appointment of Douglas Dart (District 3 Resident) to the
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending
November 1, 2024. Approve the appointment of Laura Ward (District 1
Resident) to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for a term
ending July 1, 2025. Approve the reappointment of Susan L. Coulter
(District 6 Resident) to the Disability Advisory Commission for a term
ending June 30, 2025.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-F. ID 23-1020 Approve a consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in the amount of
$256,443, plus a not-to-exceed contingency amount of $10,000, to provide
consulting services on development of an assessment - along with
recommendations for options - to improve the services and affordability of
electricity in the City of Fresno; authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all related documents. (Citywide)
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 29, 2023.
TABLED
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1.-G. ID 23-930 Actions pertaining to City-owned Assessor’s Parcel Number 456-030-34T
and 456-030-44 (District 7)
1. *** RESOLUTION - Revoking the Declaration of Accessor’s Parcel
Number (APN) 456-030-34T (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. *** RESOLUTION - Declaring Property identified as Assessor’s
Parcel Numbers 456-030-34T and 456-030-44 to be exempt
surplus land and initiating the open and competitive request for
proposals for an extended land lease of the property for permanent
affordable and/or mixed income housing development (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-188 ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 2023-189 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-H. ID 23-956 Approve a First Amendment to the professional public information services
contract for the Department of Public Utilities with Two Q, Inc. dba JP
Marketing to extend the agreement through June 30, 2024, and increase
the contract amount by $808,698 to fund continuity of services, for a
revised total contract amount of $2,993,673.
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 29, 2023.
TABLED
1.-I. ID 23-957 Actions pertaining to the Roof Membrane Replacement at the
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Administration
Building (Bid File 12302214) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections
15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract, in the amount of $353,233, to
Nations Roof West, LLC., of Fresno, California.
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-J. ID 23-958 Actions pertaining to the Laboratory Information Management System for
the Environmental Laboratory at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater
Treatment Facility (Council District 3):
1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Promium, LLC., is uniquely
qualified to procure and install the Element Laboratory Information
Management System software into the environmental laboratory.
2. Approve a one-year Hosted Service Agreement in the amount of
$95,980 to Promium, LLC., with provisions for five one-year
extensions at an annual cost of $33,700, to procure, install, and host
the Element Laboratory Information Management System software.
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-K. ID 23-959 Approve a second amendment to a requirements contract with SNF
Polydyne, Inc., to increase the not-to-exceed Contract amount for the
purchase of Cationic Polymer by $1,106,000.00, for a total Contract value
of $9,145,364.56 (Council District 3)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-L. ID 23-927 Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,649,222 to Emmett’s
Excavation, Inc., of Clovis, California for the Blackstone Avenue and
McKinley Avenue Transit Oriented Development Sidewalk and Lighting
Project - Bid File 12300361 (Council Districts 1 and 7)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-M. ID 23-946 Actions pertaining to the Garage 9 Remodel Project (Council District 3)
1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Temple-Andersen-Moore
(TAM) Architects, LLP is uniquely qualified
2. Approve an agreement for professional architectural and
engineering services with Temple-Andersen-Moore (TAM )
Architects, LLP of Fresno, California in the amount of $196,400.00
with a contingency amount not to exceed $40,000.00, for the design
and construction support services for the Garage 9 Remodel Project
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-N. ID 23-970 Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad
Knopf Inc., of Fresno, California for $118,650.00 with a $10,000.00
contingency, for design and construction support services for the Vinland
Park Futsal and Pickleball Courts Project (Council District 4)
Vice President Perea recused herself on the above item. The motion
carried 5-0 by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld, Esparza
Recused: 1 - Perea
Absent: 1 - Chavez
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-O. ID 23-971
Approve Contract Change Order No. 30 in the amount of $0.00 with
Granite Construction Company for the Veterans Boulevard Grade
Separation Project, Project ID PW00683 (Council District 2).
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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1.-Q. ID 23-1009 Approval Donation Agreement between Olasunkanmi Stephen Fagbule,
M.D. and the City of Fresno and Accept Donation of Clement Renzi’s “A
Day in the Park” Sculpture
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-R. ID 23-1010 ***RESOLUTION - Directing City of Fresno Administration to Display
Clement Renzi’s “A Day in the Park” Sculpture at the Fresno Yosemite
International Airport (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-191 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-S. ID 23-985 ***RESOLUTION - To name the Fresno Regional Fire Training Center (Hayes
and Central) as the “Chief Kerri Donis Training Center” (Subject to Mayor’s
Veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-192 ADOPTED
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
1.-B. ID 23-962 Actions pertaining to the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs located at
1919 Tulare Street:
1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301
Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with Ashron Construction and
Restoration, Inc., of Galt, California, in the amount of $276,750 for
the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs project located at 1919
Tulare Street (Bid File 12300939) (District 3)
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to get further
information on the garage improvements and timeline.
Council discussion on this item included: When will the major
improvements of the garages be made; will the improvements address the
customer experience, lighting, and cameras; are the structural components
the only part of the work being addressed; when can the completion of the
other improvements be anticipated; will the work need to be halted for other
work to begin or will they happen simultaneously; are the construction
schedules being coordinated for the garage and other work; how long will
the garage need to be closed for the current improvements; will there be
complete closures for the other work, and are preparations being made for
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complete closures due to planned concerts and activities.
APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
1.-P. ID 23-1021 RESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works projects to
receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
funding for City Fiscal Year 2024.
Council President Maxwell moved this item to Contested Consent but had
no further questions when the item was heard. There was no staff
presentation.
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, and Chavez
Absent: 2 - Arias and Bredefeld
Councilmember Esparza motioned to reconsider the above item, seconded
by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza
No: 1 - Karbassi
Councilmember Arias motioned to approve as amended, the District 3 item
for the seven week repayment project will be switched out to cover south
tower neighborhood concrete repair as identified by Palm, Olive,
Blackstone, and SR 180 as provided by Public Works.
RESOLUTION 2023-190 ADOPTED AS AMENDED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President
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Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:00 A.M. - ACTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET AND
RELATED ITEMS
The above Budget and related items were called to order at 10:52 A.M.
There was no staff presentation.
Council President Maxwell addressed the budget adoption on June 14,
2023 stating "the Council adopted 120 Budget motions which resulted in the
General Fund for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget being out of
balance. The Administration and Council Budget Subcommittee met to
negotiate a resolution that would allow the Council to adopt a balanced
budget as required by the City Charter. The Annual Appropriations
Resolution and related budget documents for consideration will accomplish
the balanced budget requirement. A reconciliation summary sheet outlining
the changes contained in the AAR has been distributed along with the
budget documents."
Council discussion on this item included: Acknowledgment and gratitude
was given to the administration for budget compromises during the budget
process; concerns were addressed regarding the need for thorough financial
oversight, particularly regarding funds allocated to entities like the
Chukchansi Park improvements, and the Grizzlies baseball team,
community based organization, mobile food vendors, cannabis industry, and
card rooms, a request for a memo outlining the requirements for third-party
entities receiving funds and how the expenditures would be monitored; and
it was emphasized that the budget and allocations are subject to review and
potential reevaluation in the future.
Councilmember Esparza registered a "no" vote on item D (ID 23-993)
regarding the Resolution FY 2024 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution.
Council President Maxwell moved to approve Item C, the Annual
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Appropriation Resolution, as now presented (with the changes made
pursuant to the reconciliation summary), and related items A (ID 23-984), B
(ID 23-992), D (ID 23-993), E (ID 23-1014), and F (ID 23-991). This motion
will supersede all previous Budget motions. Vice President Perea seconded
the motion.
A. ID 23-984 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Salary Resolution (Subject to
Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-183 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
B. ID 23-992 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Position Authorization Resolution.
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-184 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
C. ID 23-994 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Annual Appropriation Resolution.
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-185 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
D. ID 23-993 ***RESOLUTION - FY 2024 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution (Subject
to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-186 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President
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Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
No: 1 - Esparza
E. ID 23-1014 ***RESOLUTION - To Adopt an Investment Policy for Public Funds for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
RESOLUTION 2023-187 ADOPTED
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
F. ID 23-991 ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Adoption of Property Tax
Override Ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
BILL B-21 INTRODUCED/ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2023-021
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and
Bredefeld
10:00 A.M.
ID 23-928 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex territory and Levy
a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District
Number 11, Annexation Number 144 (Final Tract Map Number 6276)
(located on the northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North
Grantland Avenue) (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.
144 (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 2022-2023 and Future Tax Years Within and
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.
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144 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June
29, 2023, at 10:00 A.M.
TABLED
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2023, AT 10:05 A.M.)
ID 23-978 Hearing - To consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific
Plan and related Environmental Assessment, State Clearinghouse (SCH
No. 2023020138), and related actions:
1. ADOPT the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00400 dated February 1, 2023
(Exhibit I), prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162
and 15070 et. Seq. and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097.
2. APPROVE Plan Amendment Application P22-00400 which
proposes to:
a. RESOLUTION - Approving repeal of the Roosevelt
Community Plan, pertaining to approximately 15,721 acres
(Exhibit N)
b. BILL - Approving the repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific
Plan, pertaining to approximately 563 acres (Exhibit O)
c. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Central Southeast
Area Specific Plan and accompanying Planned Land Use
Ma (Exhibit P)
d. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Planned Land
Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to
incorporate the land use changes proposed in the Central
Southeast Area Specific Plan (Exhibit Q)
e. BILL - Approving the rezone of approximately 136 acres of
property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
area to be consistent with the planned land uses proposed in
the Plan (Exhibit R)
3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning Department Director or
her designee to correct any typographical errors and update the
text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Central
Southeast Area Specific Plan, the Fresno General Plan, and the
Development Code to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to
the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency
(Exhibit S).
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June
29, 2023, at 10:05 A.M.
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TABLED
10:10 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2023, AT 10:10 A.M.)
ID 23-979 HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.
P22-00507, Development Permit Application No. P22-00505, and related
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00507/P22-00505 pertaining to ±1.23
acres of property located on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue
between West Fir Avenue and West Beechwood Avenues. (Council
District 2) - Planning & Development Department.
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00505/P22-00507, dated
December 9, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P22-
00507, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan
to change the planned land use designation for the subject property
from Residential - Medium Density (±1.23 acres) to Commercial -
General (±1.23 acres); and,
3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone
Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization 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) (±1.23 acres) zone district to the CG (Commercial -
General) (±1.23 acres) zone district in accordance with the Plan
Amendment Application; and,
4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P22-00505,
requesting authorization to construct an 11,664-square-foot medical
clinic and associated parking, circulation, and infrastructure
improvements on the approximately 1.23-acre site, subject to
compliance with Conditions of Approval dated March 1, 2023.
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June
29, 2023, at 10:10 A.M.
TABLED
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
4. CITY COUNCIL
4.-A. ID 23-1022 Resolution - Naming the Fresno Police Department Regional Training
Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center”
The above item was removed from the agenda by all sponsors and tabled to
June 29, 2023.
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TABLED
5. CLOSED SESSION
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be
discussed in closed session.
Council withdrew to closed session at 1:41 p.m.
5.-A. ID 23-975
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2):
Case Name: Cipriano Perez, et. al v. City of Fresno; Claim No:
RM2023044330.
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open
session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-B. ID 23-996 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open
session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
5.-C. ID 23-997 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: 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), Unit 4; 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
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(FAPSS); 12. Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport
Public Safety Officers (FAPSO)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open
session announcements regarding this item.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned from Open Session at 2:17 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the
June 29, 2023, regular meeting.
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda - Final
Thursday, June 22, 2023
9:00 AM
Regular Meeting/Budget Hearings Continued (Vote on Final
Budget)
Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
City Council
President - Tyler Maxwell
Vice President - Annalisa Perea
Councilmembers:
Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 22, 2023
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9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Brent Deffenbacher of Bethany Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 23-561 Proclamation for “Clovis Unified School District
Superintendent Dr. Eimear O’Brien”
Sponsors: Councilmember Karbassi
ID 23-901 Proclamation for “National Week of Making”
Sponsors: Vice President Perea
ID 23-999 Proclamation for “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month”
Sponsors: Councilmember Bredefeld
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY 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 23-976 Approval of Minutes for June 8, 2023, Regular Meeting, June
14, 2023, Budget Hearing and June 15, 2023, Regular
Meeting.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
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1.-B. ID 23-962 Actions pertaining to the Parking Garage 4 High Priority
Repairs located at 1919 Tulare Street:
1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section
15301 Existing Facilities of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines
2. Award a construction contract with Ashron Construction
and Restoration, Inc., of Galt, California, in the amount of
$276,750 for the Parking Garage 4 High Priority Repairs
project located at 1919 Tulare Street (Bid File 12300939)
(District 3)
Sponsors: General Services Department
1.-C. ID 23-1007 Approve a Grant Agreement with Bakman Water Company
allocating up to $2,700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding for the construction of water infrastructure
necessary to meet safety standards and fire suppression
requirements for the development of affordable housing at
the Fancher Creek Town Center development.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager and Finance Department
1.-D. ID 23-1008 Actions pertaining to temporary water service for fire
suppression within Fancher Creek Town Center:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to
Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Approve a Temporary Water Service Agreement with
Bakman Water Company
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager and Department of Public
Utilities
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1.-E. ID 23-980 Approve the appointment of Douglas Dart (District 3
Resident) to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development
Board for a term ending November 1, 2024. Approve the
appointment of Laura Ward (District 1 Resident) to the Parks,
Recreation, and Arts Commission for a term ending July 1,
2025. Approve the reappointment of Susan L. Coulter
(District 6 Resident) to the Disability Advisory Commission for
a term ending June 30, 2025.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
1.-F. ID 23-1020 Approve a consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in
the amount of $256,443, plus a not-to-exceed contingency
amount of $10,000, to provide consulting services on
development of an assessment - along with
recommendations for options - to improve the services and
affordability of electricity in the City of Fresno; authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute all related documents.
(Citywide)
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager, Public Works Department,
Council President Maxwell, Councilmember Chavez and
Councilmember Bredefeld
1.-G. ID 23-930 Actions pertaining to City-owned Assessor’s Parcel Number
456-030-34T and 456-030-44 (District 7)
1. *** RESOLUTION - Revoking the Declaration of
Accessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 456-030-34T (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
2. *** RESOLUTION - Declaring Property identified as
Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 456-030-34T and 456-030-44 to
be exempt surplus land and initiating the open and
competitive request for proposals for an extended land lease
of the property for permanent affordable and/or mixed income
housing development (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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1.-H. ID 23-956 Approve a First Amendment to the professional public
information services contract for the Department of Public
Utilities with Two Q, Inc. dba JP Marketing to extend the
agreement through June 30, 2024, and increase the contract
amount by $808,698 to fund continuity of services, for a
revised total contract amount of $2,993,673.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-I. ID 23-957 Actions pertaining to the Roof Membrane Replacement at the
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Administration Building (Bid File 12302214) (Council District
3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to
Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract, in the amount of $353,233,
to Nations Roof West, LLC., of Fresno, California.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-J. ID 23-958 Actions pertaining to the Laboratory Information Management
System for the Environmental Laboratory at the
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
(Council District 3):
1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Promium, LLC., is
uniquely qualified to procure and install the Element
Laboratory Information Management System software into the
environmental laboratory.
2. Approve a one-year Hosted Service Agreement in the
amount of $95,980 to Promium, LLC., with provisions for five
one-year extensions at an annual cost of $33,700, to procure,
install, and host the Element Laboratory Information
Management System software.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
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1.-K. ID 23-959 Approve a second amendment to a requirements contract
with SNF Polydyne, Inc., to increase the not-to-exceed
Contract amount for the purchase of Cationic Polymer by
$1,106,000.00, for a total Contract value of $9,145,364.56
(Council District 3)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
1.-L. ID 23-927 Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,649,222 to
Emmett’s Excavation, Inc., of Clovis, California for the
Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue Transit Oriented
Development Sidewalk and Lighting Project - Bid File
12300361 (Council Districts 1 and 7)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1.-M. ID 23-946 Actions pertaining to the Garage 9 Remodel Project (Council
District 3)
1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that
Temple-Andersen-Moore (TAM) Architects, LLP is uniquely
qualified
2. Approve an agreement for professional architectural and
engineering services with Temple-Andersen-Moore (TAM)
Architects, LLP of Fresno, California in the amount of
$196,400.00 with a contingency amount not to exceed
$40,000.00, for the design and construction support services
for the Garage 9 Remodel Project
Sponsors: Public Works Department and Planning and Development
Department
1.-N. ID 23-970 Approve an agreement for professional engineering services
with Quad Knopf Inc., of Fresno, California for $118,650.00
with a $10,000.00 contingency, for design and construction
support services for the Vinland Park Futsal and Pickleball
Courts Project (Council District 4)
Sponsors: Public Works Department, Parks, After School and
Recreation and Community Services Department
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1.-O. ID 23-971 Approve Contract Change Order No. 30 in the amount of
$0.00 with Granite Construction Company for the Veterans
Boulevard Grade Separation Project, Project ID PW00683
(Council District 2).
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1.-P. ID 23-1021 RESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works
projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance
and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2024.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
1.-Q. ID 23-1009 Approval Donation Agreement between Olasunkanmi
Stephen Fagbule, M.D. and the City of Fresno and Accept
Donation of Clement Renzi’s “A Day in the Park” Sculpture
Sponsors: Councilmember Esparza
1.-R. ID 23-1010 ***RESOLUTION - Directing City of Fresno Administration to
Display Clement Renzi’s “A Day in the Park” Sculpture at the
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Subject to Mayor’s
Veto)
Sponsors: Councilmember Esparza
1.-S. ID 23-985 ***RESOLUTION - To name the Fresno Regional Fire
Training Center (Hayes and Central) as the “Chief Kerri
Donis Training Center” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Vice President Perea and Councilmember Arias
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:00 A.M. - ACTION ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET AND
RELATED ITEMS
A. ID 23-984 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Salary Resolution
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 22, 2023
B. ID 23-992 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Position Authorization
Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Budget and Management Studies Department
C. ID 23-994 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2024 Annual Appropriation
Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Budget and Management Studies Department
D. ID 23-993 ***RESOLUTION - FY 2024 GANN Appropriation Limit
Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Budget and Management Studies Department
E. ID 23-1014 ***RESOLUTION - To Adopt an Investment Policy for Public
Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Finance Department
F. ID 23-991 ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Adoption of
Property Tax Override Ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Budget and Management Studies Department
10:00 A.M.
ID 23-928 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex
territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno
Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number
144 (Final Tract Map Number 6276) (located on the
northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North
Grantland Avenue) (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. 144 (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 2022-2023 and Future
Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 11, Annexation No. 144 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 22, 2023
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2023, AT 10:05 A.M.)
ID 23-978 Hearing - To consider the adoption of the Central Southeast
Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment,
State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2023020138), and related
actions:
1. ADOPT the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00400 dated February 1,
2023 (Exhibit I), prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162 and 15070 et. Seq. and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15097.
2. APPROVE Plan Amendment Application P22-00400 which
proposes to:
a. RESOLUTION - Approving repeal of the Roosevelt
Community Plan, pertaining to approximately 15,721 acres
(Exhibit N)
b. BILL - Approving the repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific
Plan, pertaining to approximately 563 acres (Exhibit O)
c. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Central
Southeast Area Specific Plan and accompanying Planned
Land Use Ma (Exhibit P)
d. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Planned Land
Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to
incorporate the land use changes proposed in the Central
Southeast Area Specific Plan (Exhibit Q)
e. BILL - Approving the rezone of approximately 136 acres of
property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan area
to be consistent with the planned land uses proposed in the
Plan (Exhibit R)
3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning Department
Director or her designee to correct any typographical errors
and update the text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits
contained in the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan, the
Fresno General Plan, and the Development Code to reflect
the final action taken by the Council, to the extent that such
updates are necessary to maintain consistency (Exhibit S).
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 22, 2023
10:10 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2023, AT 10:10 A.M.)
ID 23-979 HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone
Application No. P22-00507, Development Permit Application
No. P22-00505, and related Environmental Assessment No.
P22-00507/P22-00505 pertaining to ±1.23 acres of property
located on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue
between West Fir Avenue and West Beechwood Avenues.
(Council District 2) - Planning & Development Department.
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared
for Environmental Assessment No. P22-00505/P22-00507,
dated December 9, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant
to the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
and,
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application
No. P22-00507, requesting authorization to amend the
Fresno General Plan to change the planned land use
designation for the subject property from Residential -
Medium Density (±1.23 acres) to Commercial - General (±
1.23 acres); and,
3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone
Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization 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) (±1.23 acres) zone district to the CG
(Commercial - General) (±1.23 acres) zone district in
accordance with the Plan Amendment Application; and,
4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P22-
00505, requesting authorization to construct an 11,664
-square-foot medical clinic and associated parking,
circulation, and infrastructure improvements on the
approximately 1.23-acre site, subject to compliance with
Conditions of Approval dated March 1, 2023.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 22, 2023
4. CITY COUNCIL
4.-A. ID 23-1022 Resolution - Naming the Fresno Police Department Regional
Training Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training
Center”
Sponsors: Councilmember Bredefeld, Council President Maxwell and
Councilmember Karbassi
5. CLOSED SESSION
5.-A. ID 23-975 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2):
Case Name: Cipriano Perez, et. al v. City of Fresno; Claim
No: RM2023044330.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
5.-B. ID 23-996 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1
potential case
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
5.-C. ID 23-997 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: 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), Unit 4; 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.
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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: Office of Mayor & City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
JUNE 29, 2023
10:05 A.M. - HEARING to consider the proposed Annual Assessment for the City
of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Citywide)
JULY 20, 2023
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. 145
(Final Tract Map No. 6283) (located on the southeast corner of North Fowler
Avenue and East Dakota Avenue) (Council District 4
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 9:00 A.M.
• July 19, 2023 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter
• October 18, 2023 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M.
• November 15, 2023 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
June 29, 2023 - 9:00 A.M./Reserved for Final Budget Vote
July 20, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
August 10, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
August 24, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
September 14, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
September 28, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
October 5, 2023- 9:00 A.M.
October 19, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
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City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 22, 2023
November 2, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
November 16, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
December 7, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
December 14, 2023 - 9:00 A.M.
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