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City Council

Regular Meeting

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    Proclamation for “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”
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    Actions related to the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program for funding to conduct FAX maintenance facility improvements: 1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a project description for and acceptance of funding from the California State of Good Repair (SGR) program, approving the associated FY 2023-24 project list, and authorizing execution of grant documents. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
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    Award a requirements contract to ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for one year with four optional one-year extensions in the amount up to $165,900.00 per year to provide annual backflow assembly testing and certification for various facilities and parks (Bid File 12301639) (City Wide)
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    Actions pertaining to the Butler Avenue and 8th Street and Orange Avenue and Lowe Avenue Signalization Project - Bid File 12301153 (Councils District 5) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,774,274 to American Paving Company, Fresno, California
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    Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to Knight’s Site Services, Inc. of Fresno, California for two years with three optional one-year extensions for the rental, delivery, regular maintenance, and removal of portable toilets, handwashing stations, and 250-gallon waste tanks in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 9670)
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
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    Award a construction contract in the amount of $4,809,694 to Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California for the Peach Avenue Widening Project from Butler Avenue to Florence Avenue (Phase 1) - Bid File No. 12301971 (Council District 5).
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    Actions pertaining to the California Department of Toxic Control Substances Equitable Community Revitalization Grant, Round 2 (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing and directing submission of a grant application to the California Department of Toxic Control Substances Equitable Community Revitalization Grant, Round 2, for up to $10,000,000 in a funding request for the remediation of 1457 H Street; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all required applying documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Approve the Standard Voluntary Agreement between the City of Fresno and the California Department of Toxic Control Substances in the amount of $143,750 for voluntary oversight of the remediation of 1457 H Street.
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    Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Poverello House for Village of Hope Emergency Shelter services increasing funding for tiny home pre-development costs by $75,578.60 for a total amount of $4,738,133.39.
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  10. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Sharon Jackson v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 20CECG03206
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    Approval of Minutes for September 28, 2023, Regular Meeting
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    Actions pertaining to Harmony Communities’ proposed closure of La Hacienda Mobile Estates (the Park): 1. HEARING on sufficiency of Conversion Impact Report and Relocation Plan (Report). 2. ADOPT findings regarding sufficiency of Report and impact of proposed closure on low- and moderate-income housing. 3. Take one of the following actions: i. APPROVE change of use and/or Park closure without conditions OR ii. APPROVE change of use and/or Park closure with conditions.
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    RESOLUTION- Authorizing the submission of grant applications to United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program for Smart City or Community Technologies and Systems Projects totaling up to $2 million in requests of grant application funding and authorizing the execution of grant application and grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee(s).
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  14. Agenda Ready
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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 Tyler Maxwell. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
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    Actions pertaining to the California For All Animals Shelter Assistance Program Off-Cycle Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $350,400 in grant funding for the Animal Center from the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program in connection with the California for All Animals statewide animal shelter assistance program. 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Shelter Services Agreement and any related documents, for the California For All Animals Shelter Assistance Program Off-Cycle Grant. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 22nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $350,400 for the Animal Center from the California for All Animals Shelter Assistant Program Off-Cycle Grant (requires five affirmative votes) (subject to Mayor’s veto).
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    ***BILL B-33 (Intro’d September 28, 2023) (For Adoption) Adding Section 9-110 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Adding the Infectious Disease Lab Accountability and Transparency Ordinance. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
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    Approve the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc., to expand the scope of services and increase the contract amount by $2,300,406, for a total amount of $3,111,279, for the Downtown Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Study (Council District 3)
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case.
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    ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fourth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classifications of Registered Veterinary Technician and Animal Programs Coordinator, and providing a salary step plan range for the respective classifications; effective October 9, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
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  21. Agenda Ready
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    RESOLUTION - Directing the City Attorney to Draft the Workforce Housing Affordability Act, an Ordinance to Dissolve Community Facilities District No. 18 (Public Safety Services)
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    Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366, Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877, and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 for approximately 7.94 acres of property located on the west side of North Bliss Avenue between East Shields and East Princeton Avenues (Council District 7). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 dated July 12, 2023, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. P22-01202, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 proposing to subdivide approximately 7.94 acres of the subject property into a 71-lot single-family residential development subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 dated August 2, 2023. 3. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for a reduction in the garage setback, rear yard setback, garage to façade setback, minimum lot size, minimum lot depth, an increase in maximum lot coverage, and gated private streets subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877 dated August 2, 2023.
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    ***RESOLUTION - Affirming Solidarity with the North American Sikh Community in the Face of International Threats (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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Planning Commission

Regular Meeting

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    Hearing to consider Development Permit Application No. P21-02699, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-09, and related Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022050265, regarding an Office/Warehouse Project located on approximately ± 48.03 acres of property at the northeast intersection of North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues (Council District 3) 1. CERTIFY Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2022050265), for the proposed Office/Warehouse Project; a. Adopt the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) attached to the FEIR as Appendix K in compliance with Section 10910 of the California Water Code and Section 15155 of the CEQA Guidelines, and adopt the WSA as a technical addendum to the Environmental Impact Report; and, b. Adopt Findings of Fact pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and, c. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15097; and, 2. APPROVE Development Permit Application No. P21-02699 which request authorization to construct four office/warehouse buildings with a total gross floor area of approximately ± 901,438 square feet, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023; and, 3. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-09 which request authorization to subdivide the subject property into four parcels: Parcel A ± 11.68 acres, Parcel B ± 5.38 acres, Parcel C ± 5.14 acres, Parcel D ± 26.15 acres, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023.
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    Consideration of an appeal filed regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application (CUP) No. P23-00593, requesting authorization to upgrade from a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) to a Type 21 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits) for a ±2,576 square-foot Johnny Quik Food Store currently under construction located at 6940 West Barstow Avenue, on the northeast corner of West Barstow and North Grantland Avenues. (Council District 2) 1. DENY the Appellant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to deny CUP Application No. P23-00593 requesting authorization to upgrade from a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) to a Type 21 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer, wine, and distilled spirits) for an existing Johnny Quik Food Store.
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    Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244, and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 3045 West Bullard Avenue on the southwest corner of West Bullard and North Marks Avenues (Council District 2). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-00244, dated July 1, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical Exemption. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244 authorizing the extension of the hours of operation for an existing restaurant with alcohol sales with a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 47 alcohol license (On-Sale General - Eating Place), subject to the Conditions of Approval dated August 7, 2023.
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    CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 18, 2023 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 and the related Environmental Assessment No. T-6346 pertaining to approximately 4.97 acres of property located on the northeast corner of North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues (Council District 7). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6346 dated August 16, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315/Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 which requests authorization to subdivide the subject property into a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023.
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    Consideration of Development Permit Application No. P22-04122, and related Environmental Assessment No. P22-04122 pertaining to approximately 8.0 acres of property located on the east side of North Abby Street, between East Minarets/East Alluvial and East Spruce Avenues (Council District 6) - Planning & Development Department. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental Assessment P22-04122, dated May 5, 2023, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and, 2. DENY the appeals and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Development Permit Application P22-04122, authorizing the construction of an approximately 104,867 square-foot furniture showroom, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 24, 2023.
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Historic Preservation Commission

Regular Meeting

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    DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN LIGHT FIXTURES
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    UPDATE ON REGULAR MONTHLY TOPICS: 1. STAFF UPDATES 2. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE UPDATE 3. NAMING SUBCOMMITTEE 4. PLAQUE SUBCOMMITTEE
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    AUGUST 28, 2023 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

    On motion of Commissioner Rocha, seconded by Commissioner Laval,the above MINUTES were APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  4. Agenda Ready
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    CONSULTATION REGARDING THE TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF HISTORIC “G” SIGN LOCATED ATOP OLD GUARANTEE BUILDING (HP#167), LOCATED AT 1177 FULTON MALL, AND THE OPTIONS FOR REPAIR / RESTORATION.
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    CONSULTATION REGARDING CONDITION AND POSSIBLE OPTIONS FOR DALE BROTHERS COFFEE CAN SIGN (HP #247) LOCATED AT 1420 H STREET.
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    WORKSHOP ON VETERAN’S MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
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City Council

Regular Meeting

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    Actions pertaining to homeless services provided by Poverello House under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program and the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2 (ERF-2R) Program: 1. Approve an agreement with Poverello House through June 30, 2025 to provide Encampment Resolution Fund homeless services in the total amount of $9,780,325.71. 2. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Poverello House for Clarion Triage Center Emergency Shelter services reducing funding by $1,039,909.29 for a total amount of $1,760,088.19.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  2. Passed
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    Actions related to the award of an annual software and hardware service contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc., dba Vontas, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $2,168,965: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Trapeze Software Group, Inc. dba Vontas, is uniquely qualified to perform software and hardware maintenance services for the Department of Transportation’s Computer Aided Dispatch/Automated Vehicle Locator (CAD/AVL) system. 2. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Trapeze Software Group, Inc. dba Vontas is uniquely capable as defined by the Federal Transit Administration for sole source non-competitive procurements, to perform software and hardware maintenance services for the Department of Transportation’s CAD/AVL system. 3. Award a three-year, with two 1-year optional extensions, software and hardware maintenance service agreement to Trapeze Software Group, Inc., dba Vontas, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $2,168,965. 4. Authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all related documents.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  3. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution for dedicating a portion of City-owned property for the purpose of a Constructing Public Street Improvements for Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project In and Around the Veterans Overpass and Through the New Golden State Boulevard Realignment (Council District 2)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  4. Agenda Ready
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    Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”
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    Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Armenian Cultural Foundation (ACF) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 for proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Approve an agreement with ACF allocating $150,000 in ARPA funding for capital improvement of the Garo and Alice Gurechian Armenian Cultural Center.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  6. Agenda Ready
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    ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition to the Maintenance Division of the Department of Transportation
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  7. Passed
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    Hearing to consider adoption of resolutions related to the designation of properties to the Local Register of Historic Resources and Adoption of findings necessary to support recommendation pursuant to FMC 12-1609 1. ***RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fresno, California, designating the site of the Inaugural National Farm Workers Association meeting located at 1405 E California Avenue, Fresno, California to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

    On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  8. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee interest and a permanent street easement and right of way for the construction of a storm drain pipeline along the McKinley Avenue alignment between Armstrong Avenue and Laverne Avenue (Council District 7) 1. HEARING to consider a resolution of public use and necessity for acquisition of fee interest and a permanent street easement and rights of way for public street purposes over, under, through and across portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 574-130-05, owned by Sukhwinder Singh, for the construction of a storm drain pipeline between Armstrong Avenue and Laverne Avenue (Project) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest and permanent easement and rights of way for public street purposes over, under, through and across portions of APN 574-130-05, owned by Sukhwinder Singh, a married man as his sole and separate property, for the construction of a storm drain pipeline between Armstrong Avenue and Laverne Avenue and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  9. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the Jensen Avenue Overlay Project between State Route 41 and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Bid File No. 12301728) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class 2, 15303/Class 3, and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,219,535.45 to Granite Construction Company, of Fresno, California

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  10. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 and related Environmental Finding pertaining to acceptance of subdivision Improvements (all Council Districts): 1. ADOPTION of a Finding that the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-02443 dated August 2, 2023. 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL of Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 Adding Subsection U to Section 3804 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the deferral of certain sidewalk construction, driveway approaches and street trees in subdivisions until prior to occupancy of single-family homes.
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    Actions pertaining to the award of three Requirements Contracts for the purchase of radios, related equipment, and repairs with radio equipment manufacturers L3Harris Technologies, Inc., JVC Kenwood USA Corporation, and BK Technologies, Inc., for three years with two optional one-year extensions not-to-exceed the total aggregate amount of $1,500,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 9675)
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  12. Passed
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    Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to PB Loader of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Freightliner asphalt patch truck in the amount of $188,933 for the Department of Public Utilities

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  13. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the Shaw Avenue Lighting Project (Bid File No. 12302722) (Council District 4): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per consultant determination, pursuant to Section 15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $649,865 to Power Design Electric of Kingsburg, California

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  14. Passed
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    Actions related to the acquisition of Travelodge Motel, located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue (436-260-22) to facilitate the development of permanent affordable housing (District 4): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing use of Encampment Resolution Funds for the acquisition of Travelodge Motel in an amount not to exceed $4,401,709.00 (Subject to Mayor’s veto). 3. Approve a month-to-month lease agreement for up to 12 months with Shiv Investments, Inc., for the Travelodge located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue (436-260-22) for $1,000 per month effective upon execution and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract related documents on behalf of the City.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  15. Agenda Ready
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    Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc., of Sonoma, California in the amount of $2,951,601, for a total increased contract amount of $3,875,201 with a remaining contingency of $25,000 for professional architectural services for the design of plans and general construction contract documents for the Fresno Fire Department Regional Training Center (County of Fresno)
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  16. Agenda Ready
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    Award a construction contract in the amount of $249,800 to MAG Engineering, Inc of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Demolition of Existing Building and Parking Lot at 4343 Blackstone Avenue project (Bid File No. 12302820) (Council District 4)
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  17. Agenda Ready
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    Approve the award of three requirement contracts for on-call technology support services and hardware, for three years with three optional one-year extensions in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000 per year to (RFP# 12301307): 1. Alpha Omega, of Los Banos, California 2. AMS.NET Inc., of Livermore, California 3. Cook's Communications Corp., of Fresno, California
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  18. Passed
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    Approve the award of three requirement contracts for on-call technology support services, hardware and software configuration, for three years with three optional one-year extensions in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000 per year to (RFP# 12301308): 1. AMS.NET Inc., of Livermore, California 2. ConvergeOne Inc., of San Francisco, California 3. 22nd Century Technologies Inc., of Los Angeles, California

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  19. Passed
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    Approve the award of a purchase contract to Pape Kenworth of Fresno, CA, for the purchase of three Kenworth T880 water trucks in the amount of $764,940 for the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Public Works

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  20. Agenda Ready
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    Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Fresno and Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) to increase the per person per hour production rate to $85.00 per hour.
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  21. Passed
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    Approve the award of a purchase contract to Lenco Armored Vehicles of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for the purchase of one Lenco BearCat armored tactical vehicle in the amount of $398,765 for the Police Department

    On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  22. Agenda Ready
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    Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366, Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877, and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 for approximately 7.94 acres of property located on the west side of North Bliss Avenue between East Shields and East Princeton Avenues (Council District 7). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 dated July 12, 2023, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. P22-01202, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 proposing to subdivide approximately 7.94 acres of the subject property into a 71-lot single-family residential development subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 dated August 2, 2023. 3. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for a reduction in the garage setback, rear yard setback, garage to façade setback, minimum lot size, minimum lot depth, an increase in maximum lot coverage, and gated private streets subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877 dated August 2, 2023.
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  23. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the 2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $600,000 in grant funding for the 2024 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute the agreement, extensions and all related documentation applicable to the 2024 STEP grant 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 16th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $450,000 for the Police Department’s STEP grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

    On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  24. Passed
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    Award a requirements contract to Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Corona, California for two years with three options one-year extensions not-to-exceed $7,050,877, plus annual CPI adjustments, over a five-year maximum contract duration for transit shelters and associated passenger amenities (Bid File No. 12302459)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  25. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Student Resource Officer (SRO) program. 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) to provide one Police Officer (Student Resource Officer) at .95 FTE, one sergeant at .15 FTE, one patrol vehicle lease cost, and administrative fees totaling $213,609 for one year, the officer will be housed at Violet Heintz Educational Academy. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 13th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $190,800 to fund one (1) FTE Police Officer (Student Resource Officer) for the FCSS contract, one patrol vehicle lease cost, and administrative fees. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 3rd Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184, adding one FTE Police Officer position to the Fresno Police Department, assigned to the Violet Heintz Educational Academy. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  26. Passed
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    Actions related to the Food & Beverage Concession Agreement with SSP America, Inc. dba SSP America FAT, LLC, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and 2. Approve a Food & Beverage Concessions Agreement (Agreement) with SSP America, Inc., dba SSP America FAT, LLC., for Food & Beverage Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for the term of fifteen (15) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Agreement is $816,436 annually, this includes $450,586 from percentage sales and $365,850 from space rent. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of the Agreement is approximately $12,246,540 plus annual CPI adjustments for space rent.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  27. Passed
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    Actions related to the News & Convenience Concession Agreement with HG Fresno Concessionaires JV, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and 2. Approve a News & Convenience Concessions Agreement (Agreement) with HG Fresno Concessionaires JV, for News & Convenience Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for the term of fifteen (15) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Agreement is $623,437 annually, this includes $461,617 from percentage sales and $161,820 from space rent. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of the Agreement is approximately $9,351,555 plus annual CPI adjustments for space rent.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  28. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    RESOLUTION - Authorizing Submission of Application to the California Public Utilities Commission for Federal Funding Account last mile broadband deployment in total amount of approximately $11,800,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee, to apply for grant funds and execute all related documents.
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  29. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions Pertaining to a Requirements Contract for Logging Services for Camp Fresno and Camp Fresno Junior: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Approve the Award of a Requirements Contract to Arbor Pros LLC., for One-Year with Two Optional One-Year Extensions (Proposal No 12301339). 3. Authorize spending authority for logging services in an amount not to exceed $180,000 per year for a total of $540,000, with no minimum spending guarantee expressed or implied under any respective requirements contract. 4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all related documents on behalf of the City.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  30. Passed
    Action Item

    RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6283, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located at the southeast corner of Fowler Avenue and Dakota Avenue (Council District 4)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  31. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the FY24 Position Authorization Resolution No. 2023-184: 1: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 4th Amendment to Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184, adding two (2) full-time positions in the Finance Department, two (2) full-time positions in the General Services Department, three (3) full-time positions in the Public Works Department, and three (3) full-time positions in the Transportation Department. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
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  32. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve an agreement with the County of Fresno for the purpose of processing Fresno Police Department Arrestees at the Fresno County Jail at a rate of $33.55 per prisoner.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  33. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to homeless street outreach, assessment and mobile shower operations agreements provided under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program (Bid File 12302683): 1. Approve an Agreement for one-year with one optional one-year extension with Poverello House to conduct homeless street outreach and assessment in the annual amount of $379,738.00. 2. Approve an Agreement for one-year with one optional one-year extension with Gracebound to operate two mobile shower trailers in the annual amount of $300,000.00.
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  34. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to an agreement with Price Paige & Company, Certified Public Accountants, LLP for professional consulting services to support completion of monthly bank reconciliations for the 2022/23 fiscal year: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Price Paige & Company, Certified Public Acountants, LLP is uniquely qualified to provide services to assist with monthly bank reconciliations. 2. Approve an agreement with Price Paige & Company, Certified Public Accountants, LLP in an amount not to exceed $120,000 to provide assistance and consulting services to complete bank reconciliations for the 2022/23 fiscal year.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  35. Passed
    Action Item

    ***Bill B-27 (Intro’d August 10, 2023) (For adoption) - Amending Sections 3-616, 7-1510, 9-234 and 9-915 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to human rights, including protections against discrimination based on an individual’s caste and indigeneity (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  36. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Appearance by Paul Haros to discuss Significance of Parade to the Central Valley and it’s contribution to the downtown Fresno area (Resident District 1)
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  37. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to Hiring Incentives and Referral Incentives for Qualified Police Officer Recruits, Lateral Police Officers, and Lateral Emergency Services Dispatcher II/IIIs: 1. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA), for Unit 4 - Non-Management Police, regarding Police Officer Lateral Hire and Referral Incentives and Police Officer Recruit Hire Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). 2. ***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 and Referral Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  38. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental Inc. of Irvine, California extending the consultant’s performance period by one year to September 30, 2024, to continue professional environmental services and preparation of technical memos for the McKinley Avenue Widening Project between Marks Avenue and Hughes Avenue (Council District 3)
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  39. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the award of multiple general building and HVAC Job Order Contracting construction contracts for one year plus two one-year optional extensions not to exceed an annual aggregate total of $2,000,000 each (Bid File 12303112) (Citywide): 1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(d) Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Award Job Order Contracting contracts with Quincon, Inc., Exbon Development, Inc., Better Enterprises, Inc., Durham Construction Company, Inc., Puma Construction Company, Inc., Heritage General, Newton Construction & Management, Inc., Strategic Mechanical, Inc. and ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. 3. Authorize the General Services Director or designee to sign all related documents.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  40. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Approve the award of a cooperative purchase contract to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of two Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweepers in the amount of $1,173,353 for Public Works Street Maintenance Division.
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  41. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case
  42. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the Infill Infrastructure Grant - Catalytic Qualifying Infill Area (IIGC) Program 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager to accept $43,733,136 in IIGC program award funds to the City of Fresno from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all required implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 21st amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $43,733,136 from the IIGC Program awarded by HCD for capital improvement projects. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  43. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    BILL - (for introduction) Adding Section 9-110 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Adding the Infectious Disease Lab Accountability and Transparency Ordinance.
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  44. Passed
    Action Item

    RESOLUTION - Initiating an Amendment to the Fresno General Plan, any Applicable Specific Plan, and to the Official Zoning Map for Real Property Located at the Northwest Corner of East McKinley Avenue and North Fine Avenue, APNs 494-29-105 and 494-29-110, Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Sections 15-5803-B and 15-5803-C.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  45. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve the First Amendment to an agreement with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation for the Small Business Façade Program (Districts 1 and 4).

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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Parks, Recreation, And Arts Commission

Regular Meeting

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  1. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.
  2. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Hearing - Actions pertaining to the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines: 1. Receive public input on the draft Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines. 2. Review and make recommendations from the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for the City Council’s consideration and adoption of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines.
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Active Transportation Advisory Committee

Regular Meeting

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  1. Agenda Ready
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    Safety Task Force - (Discussion)
  2. Agenda Ready
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    ATAC Award Task Force - (Discussion/Action)
  3. Agenda Ready
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    “World Day of Remembrance” Task Force - (Discussion)
  4. Agenda Ready
    Discussion Item

    AB 43 and City Speed Ordinance. - (Update) - J. Gormley
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Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

Special Meeting

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  1. Passed
    Minutes

    Approval of the DAC Housing Subcommittee minutes from July 28, 2023

    On motion of Board Member Sisk, seconded by Board Member Camarena, the above Minutes were APPROVED as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Filed
    Discussion Item

    Presentation by Casey Lauderdale from Planning & Development on Tower District Specific Plan Update - Refresh of the Tower District Specific Plan from the 1990’s

17 new matters since 7 days ago

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to Harmony Communities’ proposed closure of La Hacienda Mobile Estates (the Park): 1. HEARING on sufficiency of Conversion Impact Report and Relocation Plan (Report). 2. ADOPT findings regarding sufficiency of Report and impact of proposed closure on low- and moderate-income housing. 3. Take one of the following actions: i. APPROVE change of use and/or Park closure without conditions OR ii. APPROVE change of use and/or Park closure with conditions.
  2. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    ***RESOLUTION - Affirming Solidarity with the North American Sikh Community in the Face of International Threats (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366, Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877, and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 for approximately 7.94 acres of property located on the west side of North Bliss Avenue between East Shields and East Princeton Avenues (Council District 7). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 dated July 12, 2023, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. P22-01202, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 proposing to subdivide approximately 7.94 acres of the subject property into a 71-lot single-family residential development subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 dated August 2, 2023. 3. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for a reduction in the garage setback, rear yard setback, garage to façade setback, minimum lot size, minimum lot depth, an increase in maximum lot coverage, and gated private streets subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877 dated August 2, 2023.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244, and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 3045 West Bullard Avenue on the southwest corner of West Bullard and North Marks Avenues (Council District 2). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-00244, dated July 1, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical Exemption. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00244 authorizing the extension of the hours of operation for an existing restaurant with alcohol sales with a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 47 alcohol license (On-Sale General - Eating Place), subject to the Conditions of Approval dated August 7, 2023.

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fourth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classifications of Registered Veterinary Technician and Animal Programs Coordinator, and providing a salary step plan range for the respective classifications; effective October 9, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    RESOLUTION - Directing the City Attorney to Draft the Workforce Housing Affordability Act, an Ordinance to Dissolve Community Facilities District No. 18 (Public Safety Services)

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    RESOLUTION- Authorizing the submission of grant applications to United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program for Smart City or Community Technologies and Systems Projects totaling up to $2 million in requests of grant application funding and authorizing the execution of grant application and grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee(s).

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Item

    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 Tyler Maxwell. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
  9. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the California For All Animals Shelter Assistance Program Off-Cycle Grant 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $350,400 in grant funding for the Animal Center from the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret Shelter Medicine Program in connection with the California for All Animals statewide animal shelter assistance program. 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Shelter Services Agreement and any related documents, for the California For All Animals Shelter Assistance Program Off-Cycle Grant. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 22nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $350,400 for the Animal Center from the California for All Animals Shelter Assistant Program Off-Cycle Grant (requires five affirmative votes) (subject to Mayor’s veto).

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    ***BILL B-33 (Intro’d September 28, 2023) (For Adoption) Adding Section 9-110 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Adding the Infectious Disease Lab Accountability and Transparency Ordinance. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
  12. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Approve the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc., to expand the scope of services and increase the contract amount by $2,300,406, for a total amount of $3,111,279, for the Downtown Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Study (Council District 3)

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case.
  14. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 18, 2023 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 and the related Environmental Assessment No. T-6346 pertaining to approximately 4.97 acres of property located on the northeast corner of North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues (Council District 7). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6346 dated August 16, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315/Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 which requests authorization to subdivide the subject property into a one-lot subdivision for condominium purposes, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023.
  15. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Consideration of Development Permit Application No. P22-04122, and related Environmental Assessment No. P22-04122 pertaining to approximately 8.0 acres of property located on the east side of North Abby Street, between East Minarets/East Alluvial and East Spruce Avenues (Council District 6) - Planning & Development Department. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental Assessment P22-04122, dated May 5, 2023, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and, 2. DENY the appeals and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Development Permit Application P22-04122, authorizing the construction of an approximately 104,867 square-foot furniture showroom, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 24, 2023.

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