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City Council
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  1. Agenda Ready
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    Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

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    Approve the appointment of Diana Durham to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee with a term ending April 8, 2028.
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    Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno, California for one year with four optional one-year extensions for security services in an amount not to exceed $3,350,000 per year plus annual CPI and minimum wage increases (Bid File 9686)
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  9. Agenda Ready
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    ***BILL - B-10 (Introduced April 10, 2025) (For Adoption) adding Article 36 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Commercial Scrap Metal (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  10. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi Employee Organization(s): 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 202, 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 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA)

  11. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Neeko Dedrick Alonzo Walker, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG03451

  12. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) CMG Construction Management, Inc. v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00271

  13. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298

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    Actions pertaining to the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable rental housing development project, located south of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd between S. Seventh Street and S. Eighth Street (City Council District 5) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to the lease of surplus real properties identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 470-052-01T, 470-052-02T, AND 470-052-03T (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Supporting a contribution of City funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 toward the affordable housing development project located on Cesar Chavez Boulevard between Seventh and Eighth Streets (City Action Only) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. Approve an Affordable Housing Agreement with Corporation for Better Housing, or related legal entity, to develop the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable rental housing development 5. Approve a 55-Year Ground Lease Agreement with Corporation for Better Housing, or related legal entity, to develop and operate the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable rental housing project
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  15. Tabled
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    Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164. 2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  17. Agenda Ready
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopting Substantial Amendment 2024-01 to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reprogram $1,214,423.49 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and $135,571.41 in HOME investment Partnership (HOME) funds from prior year project savings (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  18. Agenda Ready
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    Authorize the Fire Chief to enter into an agreement with the Bay Area Urban Area Security Initiative (DASI) Securing the Cities (STC) San Francisco Bay Area Program for the acquisition and distribution of goods and services pursuant to the STC Program.
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  20. Agenda Ready
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    ***BILL B-9 (Introduced March 27, 2025) (For Adoption) amending Section 15-6703 and Article 68 of the FMC to define a Sub-Acute Care Facility and to include Sub-Acute Care Facilities in the description for Hospitals (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  21. Agenda Ready
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    Presentation by Dailey Elementary School Third Graders: Culture Preservation and Community

  22. Agenda Ready
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    HEARING to adopt Resolutions and an Ordinance to annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 67 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 578-040-16, 578-040-17, and 578-040-18) (Northeast corner of North Maple Avenue and East Behymer Avenue) (Council District 6): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 67 (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 67 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
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  23. Tabled
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    Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Covino Smith & Simon, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $210,600 for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services in Washington DC. The term of this agreement is three years, with the option of a one-year extension.
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  24. Agenda Ready
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    Actions pertaining to the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program Grant 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program in the amount of $3,186,147, for the OneFresno Youth Jobs Corps Program and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 57th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $923,200 for the OneFresno Youth Jobs Corps Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  25. Agenda Ready
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    Approve Contract Change Order No. 10 in the amount of $463,125.00, with no additional working days for additional pavement quantities of HMA Paving with Cal Valley Construction Inc. of Fresno, California for City of Fresno Paving Bid Package at Various Locations Project - Project ID SM00050. (Bid File 12402606) (Council Districts - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).
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  26. Agenda Ready
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    Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Electrical Power Systems, Inc., of Fresno, California, to revise the payment terms of the Original Agreement to be paid on a time and materials basis and to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $100,207, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $351,528, paid on a time and materials basis for the Substation Expansion Project at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. (Council District 3)
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  27. Tabled
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    HEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  28. Agenda Ready
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    Actions pertaining to the 2024 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $1,996,599 in grant funding for the SAKI grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 51st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $715,200 for the Police Department’s FY24 Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  29. Agenda Ready
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    Approve an Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fancher Creek Town Center, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for the construction of certain public improvements associated with the Fancher Creek Town Center Project. (Council District 5)
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  30. Agenda Ready
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 52nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $11,351,100 for operating programs and previously approved capital improvement projects in the Public Works Department. (Citywide) (Requires 5 Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  31. Agenda Ready
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    Approve Phase One of a Progressive Design-Build Contract with Bomel Construction Company Inc., of Irvine, California, in an amount not to exceed $2,216,649.00, for the design support services for the H Street Parking Structure Project. (Council District 3)
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  32. Agenda Ready
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    Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to ScrubCan, Inc. of Fresno, California for custodial services for three years with two optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $2,400,000 per year plus annual CPI and PPI increases (Bid File 9669)
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  33. Agenda Ready
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    Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to Vestis Services, LLC, of Fresno, California for the purchase of uniform and linen services through a cooperative purchase agreement for three years with three optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $450,000 per year with annual CPI increases not to exceed 4% starting in 2028 (Bid File 9694) (Citywide)
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  37. Agenda Ready
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    Actions pertaining to a Bill for Adoption amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410 dated January 15, 2025, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. 2. ***BILL No. 11 (Introduced March 13, 2025) (For Adoption) amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  38. Agenda Ready
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    RESOLUTION -Confirming qualified businesses may continue to avail themselves of privileges afforded by the State of California COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization
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  40. Tabled
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    Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects. 1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No. 2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794. 2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following instances as noted below: a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the Office zone district; and b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential development in the Office zone district.

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation
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Regular Meeting

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    Microtransit Services - Presentation by ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa

Active Transportation Advisory Committee
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Regular Meeting

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    Safety Program Coordination Task Force

  6. Agenda Ready
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    ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan Update

  7. Agenda Ready
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    Bike Month Task Force

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    Semi-annual Report Task Force

Parks, Recreation, And Arts Commission
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Regular Meeting

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  1. Passed
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    Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 17, 2025.

    On motion of Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.

  3. 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.

  4. Passed
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    Discussion regarding potential dates for a special meeting. (Chairperson McCoy)

    On motion of Commissioner Dohlin, seconded by Chair McCoy, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  5. Agenda Ready
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    Workshop- Scheduled Workshop for Commission Review and Input for the Measure P 2023 Annual Report pursuant to FMC Section 7-1509(e)(8).
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City Council
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Regular Meeting

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  4. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the lease of city-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File #101824DN) (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and James F. Cook in the amount of $243,200 annually for lease of approximately 400 acres of City-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) for an initial term through December 31, 2028, plus one optional four-year extension; and authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute the Lease Agreement and subsequent extensions on the City’s behalf

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  5. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi Employee Organization(s): 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 202, 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 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

  6. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Gerry Goodman v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG01072

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

  8. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the Special Election held on March 18, 2025. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the results of the Special Election held within the City of Fresno on March 18, 2025. (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. Installation and Administration of Oath of Office to the newly elected Councilmember. 3. Statement by incoming Councilmember Vang

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

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  10. Passed
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    Approve the renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report as originally required by Assembly Bill 481, codified under Government Codes 7070-7075.

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

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  11. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifteenth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA), by modifying the salary step plan range for the Building Services Manager classification, effective April 21, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  12. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 44th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $765,500 to the FY 2025 Fire Department budget for out of county responses under the California Firefighters Assistance Agreement (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  13. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project (Bid File No. 12501391) (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/ Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Environmental Assessment No. PC00219, for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $89,000.00 for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,262,759.15 for the base bid plus all two (2) Add Alternates to Truxell & Valentino Landscape Development, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  14. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6211, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the west side of North Millbrook Ave. south of East Nees Ave. (Council District 6)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  15. Passed
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    Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $96,026, paid on a time and materials basis for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $466,501, with a contingency amount not to exceed $55,570, for the Reclamation Well Pipeline and Associated Site Improvements Project. (Council District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  16. Passed
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    Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $637,228, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,801,877, with a remaining contingency amount not to exceed $374,000, all of which to be paid on a time and materials basis, and to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2027, for the Downtown Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Study. (Council District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  17. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Sixteenth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classification of Trolley Supervisor and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective April 21, 2025; and amending Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA), by adding the new classification of Trolley Manager and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective April 21, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  18. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the new 911 Emergency Call Center Project (Bid File No. 12500493) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-04199 (SCH 2024080018) dated December 2, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to the construction of the new 911 Emergency Call Center (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes); 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 47th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $7,664,800.00 for the 911 Emergency Call Center construction contract (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 4. Award a construction contract in the amount of $12,936,795.00 for the Base Bid plus one (1) Add Alternate to Solpac Construction, Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Company of San Diego, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 911 Emergency Call Center Project.

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

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  19. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the South Cedar Avenue Complete Streets Project (Bid File No. 12500348) on South Cedar Avenue from East Jensen Bypass to East Church Avenue (Council District 5, County Supervisorial District 3): 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00928, dated June 4, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15301/Class1 and Section 15302/Class2; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,748,236 to Cal Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the South Cedar Avenue Complete Streets Project (Bid File No. 12500348).

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

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  20. Passed
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    Approve the First Amendment to Utility Agreement No. PW00763-2 with Pacific Gas & Electric Company, increasing the original agreement amount from $93,542 to a total of $195,758, for the design and adjustment of Pacific Gas & Electric Company electrical facilities needed to complete construction of the proposed Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley Avenue Gap Closure Project, Millbrook Avenue to Clovis Avenue. (Council Districts 4 and 7)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  21. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the North Blackstone Avenue Roadway Improvements from Minarets Avenue to Nees Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12500516): (Council Districts 2 and 6) 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00929, dated June 5, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15303/Class 3, and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Incorporated, of Fresno, California in the amount of $8,432, for a total increased contract amount of $137,598, with $384 in remaining contingency; 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,732,629 to Yarbs Grading and Paving Incorporated, of Fowler, California.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  22. Tabled
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    Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P24-02896 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street
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  24. Passed
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    Approve Amendment No.1 to Measure C Cooperative Project Agreement for the Peach Avenue - State Route 180 to McKinley Avenue project (Urban project, I-4), in the amount of $4,151,000 with the Fresno County Transportation Authority; and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. (Council District 7)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  25. Passed
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    Approve a consultant services agreement with BSK Associates for an annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000 per year for two years with three single year optional extensions, plus annual Consumer Price Index adjustments, to provide testing services for potable and non-potable water analysis; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City (Bid File 12501235). (Citywide)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  26. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 48th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate a $10,000 reimbursement from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for costs associated with the 2024 summer season cooling center operations (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  27. Tabled
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    Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno, California for one year with four optional one-year extensions for security services in an amount not to exceed $3,350,000 per year plus annual CPI and minimum wage increases (Bid File 9686)
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  28. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Approve three (3) street corridors for thirty percent (30%) preliminary conceptual design as part of the Active Transportation Plan Update currently being developed. (Citywide)

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

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  31. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Joshua Spengeman v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02760.

  34. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, Urging the California Board of Parole Hearings to Deny Parole for Rudolph Martin Acosta (CDCR # H50445)

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

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  35. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to regulating the possession of, Commercial Scrap Metal. 1. Adopt a finding that the Ordinance to add Article 36 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. BILL (for Introduction) adding Article 36 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Commercial Scrap Metal.

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

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  37. Tabled
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    Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to business license - exemptions for honorably discharged or honorably relieved veterans and active duty or reservist military personnel

    On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED to the May 15, 2025, council meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  38. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 50th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 reallocating $195,000 from the Public Works Department to the City Council Department (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  39. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as Annexation Number 153 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue). (Council District 1)
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  40. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as Annexation Number 153 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue). (Council District 1)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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Planning Commission
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    Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. Based upon the evaluation and options presented within this report, as well as public testimony and appeals received, Staff requests the Planning Commission consider the following actions for recommendations to the Fresno City Council: 1. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of the Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 10, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164. 2. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan. 3. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district.

    On motion of Commissioner Criner, seconded by Commissioner Shergill, that the above Action Item be RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL. The motion PASSED by the following vote:

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Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee
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          RESOLUTION -Confirming qualified businesses may continue to avail themselves of privileges afforded by the State of California COVID-19 Temporary Catering Authorization

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          Actions pertaining to a Bill for Adoption amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410 dated January 15, 2025, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. 2. ***BILL No. 11 (Introduced March 13, 2025) (For Adoption) amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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          CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi Employee Organization(s): 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 202, 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 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

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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.

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          Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.

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          Semi-annual Report Task Force