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Thursday, June 19, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

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  1. 1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:

  2. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the July 17, 2025, regular meeting.
  3. The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
  4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall located at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. To be called to speak during a meeting, please fill out a speaker card (located throughout the chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for any additional public comment. Unless otherwise announced, all public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address Council pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item being heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods:
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  6. a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items. d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/#information
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  12. GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decision-maker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $500 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding.
  13. PAGE BREAK
  14. 9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL
  15. Invocation by Rev. Fr. James Pappas, St. George Greek Orthodox Church
  16. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  17. 17 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President Arias, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  19. ID 25-799 Proclamation of “Laura Garcia Day”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  20. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  21. ID 25-1002 District 3 Photos Presented During Reports and Comments
    Action Item
  22. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  23. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  24. 10:00 A.M.
  25. ID 25-901 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 B-23 (Introduced May 22, 2025) (For Adoption), 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( Subject to Mayor’s Veto): 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.
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED AS AMENDED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be REINTRODUCED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  26. 11:30 A.M.
  27. ID 25-911 Approve a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for a State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) Minor Fund Contribution in the amount of $1,250,000 for the Midtown Trail Segment 1 Phase II Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to execute the Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the City. (Council District 7)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

  28. CONSENT CALENDAR
  29. 2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for the June 2, 2025, Budget Hearing and Special Meeting, June 3, 2025, Budget Hearing and Special Meeting, and June 4, 2025, Budget Hearing and Special Meeting
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  30. 2.-B. Approve the appointment of Deputy Chief Robert Beckwith to the City of Fresno Fire and Police Retirement Board to a term that is continuous.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  31. 2.-C. Approve the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan for Program Years 2025-2028.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  32. 2.-D. Actions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity: 1. BILL- (For introduction) Amending Sections 7-1404 Through 7-1432 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Cannabis Business License Tax.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  33. 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the Water Main Replacements In The Area Bound By Clinton, Teilman, University and West Avenues Project (Bid File 12500340-1) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Water Main Replacements In The Area Bound By Clinton, Teilman, University and West Avenues Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $5,525,000.00 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Water Main Replacements In The Area Bound By Clinton, Teilman, University and West Avenues Project.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  34. 2.-F. Reject the bid received for the Fresno Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility Polymer Batcher Equipment Replacement Project. (Bid File No. 12500793) (Council District 6)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  35. 2.-G. RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes).
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
  36. 2.-H. Approve Amendment One to the ordering document of the Software License and Services Agreements with Oracle, Inc., to remove license expansion fees for historical archive use of PeopleSoft financials and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  37. 2.-I. Approve the purchase of Cisco Secure Firewalls, associated materials, and implementation for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition for an amount not to exceed $336,087, utilizing the cooperative purchase agreement with AMS.NET, LLC., dba MGT Impact Solutions, Merced County FOCUS Agreement 2021092.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  38. 2.-J. Actions pertaining to a grant agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Economic Opportunity Commission (FEOC)/Advance Peace: 1. Approve a no-cost Second Amendment to the grant agreement for the Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (VIPI) dated June 26, 2024 between the City of Fresno and FEOC/Advance Peace to extend the term through June 26, 2026 and update the scope of services. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and all related documents on the behalf of the City of Fresno.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

  39. 2.-K. Actions pertaining to the 2025 Youth Service Corps Homelessness Pilot Program grant: 1. ***RESOLUTION -Authorizing the acceptance of grant funding from California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program grant in the amount of $1,000,000 for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Approve the 2025 CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps Homelessness Pilot Program Grant and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents to the administration, modification, monitoring, and closeout of the agreement.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  40. 2.-L. Approve a consultant services agreement with Toole Design Group, LLC for project services related to the West Shaw Transit Oriented Development Corridor and Town Center Study in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for a term through December 31, 2027, with an optional one year extension.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  41. 2.-M. Approve the First Amendment to the Service Contract with Ace Parking Management to increase the contract amount by $3,527,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $16,757,332 utilizing funds previously approved and appropriated by the City Council.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  42. 2.-N. Approve service agreements with Elevate Community Services, Inc. (Elevate) for the operation of the following three emergency shelters (Bid File 12500851) (Council District 3) 1. Fresno Home located at 2550 W. Clinton Avenue, a shelter providing 50 beds for families experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00, funded through the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program 2. Parkway Inn located at 959 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 62 units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,549,952.00, funded through the HHAP program 3. Valley Inn located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 106 units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,324,921.00, funded through the HHAP program
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

  43. 2.-O. Consideration of Development Code Text Amendment Application No. P25-00996 amending various sections of the Fresno Municipal Code pertaining to tiny houses on wheels, accessory dwelling units, manufactured homes, the RM-MH zone district, agricultural labor housing, and housing terminology; and corresponding General Plan Text Amendment amending Chapter 3 of the Fresno General Plan, Table 3-1: Citywide Standards for Density and Development Intensity. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P25-00996 dated May 12, 2025 that the environmental determination that Plan & Text Amendment Application No. P25-00996 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. ***BILL B-24 (Introduced June 12, 2025) (For Adoption) amending the following sections of the Fresno Municipal Code(Subject to Mayor’s Veto): a. Section 15-2738, updating regulations pertaining to tiny houses on wheels (THOW) and design standards for manufactured homes. b. Section 15-903, updating regulations pertaining to minimum density in the RM-MH zone district. c. Sections 15-310, 15-802, 15-902, 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-1202, 15-1502, 15-2004, 15-2409, 15-2723, 15-2753, 15-2754, 15-4907, and 15-6702 of the Fresno Municipal Code, updating regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units. d. Sections 15-902, 15-1002, 15-1302, 15-1402, and 15-6707, updating regulations pertaining to where agricultural labor housing is permitted; and e. Sections 15-107, 15-310, 15-313, 15-404, 15-405, 15-9, 15-901, 15-902, 15-903, 15-904, 15-906, 15-10, 15-1001, 15-1002, 15-1003, 15-1004, 15-1101, 15-1104, 15-1201, 15-1204, 15-1304, 15-1606, 15-1609, 15-2004, 15-2006, 15-2008, 15-2012, 15-2015, 15-2016, 15-2303, 15-2304, 15-2305, 15-2308, 15-2311, 15-2405, 15-2409, 15-2414, 15-2416, 15-2421, 15-2429, 15-2609, 15-2612, 15-2713, 15-2716, 15-2720, 15-2722, 15-2723, 15-2725, 15-2734, 15-2735, 15-2738, 15-2746, 15-2747, 15-2753, 15-2754, 15-2763, 15-3701, 15-3804, 15-3906, 15-4103, 15-4105, 15-4108, 15-4906, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6102, and 15-6702, updating language from “single-family” and “multi-family” to “single-unit” and “multi-unit.” 3. RESOLUTION amending Chapter 3, Table 3-1, of the Fresno General Plan: Citywide Standards for Density and Development Intensity, pertaining to minimum density of the RM-MH Zone District.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  44. 2.-P. Actions pertaining to the Rockwell Automation Control Systems for Wastewater Management Division (Council District 3): 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Rexel USA, Inc., is uniquely qualified; 2. Approve a service agreement with Rexel USA, Inc., for a five-year term not to exceed $242,500.00 to provide remote maintenance and support services for Rockwell Automation Control Systems for the Wastewater Management Division.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  45. 2.-Q. The action pertaining to the dedication of those portions of City-owned property for the purpose of a public pedestrian easement, to accommodate the construction of a public pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of Peach Avenue for the new park (Council District 5) 1. RESOLUTION - Dedicating those portions of City-owned property for public pedestrian purposes to accommodate the construction of a public pedestrian sidewalk on the east side of Peach Avenue for the new park
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  46. 2.-R. RESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding for City Fiscal Year 2026.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  47. 2.-S. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning and Demonstration Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation and Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee to Accept and Execute All Application and Grant Agreement Documents on Behalf of the City of Fresno. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  48. 2.-T. RESOLUTION - Amending Rule 10 of the Council Rules of Procedures Related to Public Comment
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
  49. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  50. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  51. UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  52. PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  53. CITY COUNCIL
  54. CLOSED SESSION
  55. 5.-A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; 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
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  56. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Centers Veterans Group, LLC; (Code Enforcement Case # E20-08659)
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  57. ADJOURNMENT
  58. UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  59. UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  60. EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M. • July 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter • October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M. • November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
  61. 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE