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24-1699Actions pertaining to a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno (Sphere of Influence): 1. Adopt a finding that the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno relating to property tax sharing, sales tax sharing, annexation, and development within the City’s sphere of influence is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Memorandum of Understanding will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and 2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding substantially in the form attached between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno relating to property tax sharing, sales tax sharing, annexation, and development within the City’s sphere of influence.Action Item · Fri, Dec 13, 2024Passed
24-1477Actions related to the acquisition of 930-934 F St and 931-937 China Alley, APN 467-071-15 (Council District 3) 1. *** RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property; and authorizing the Planning and Development Director or designee to enter into and administer contracts for the demolition of dangerous structures, and removal of hazardous materials without advertised competitive bidding; and approve the following contracts: David Knott Incorporated for Demolition Services in an amount not to exceed $490,000 and JSA Environmental Consulting for the Removal of Hazardous Materials in an amount not to exceed $40,100; and authorize the Planning and Development Director to sign such contracts (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Adopt a finding of an In-fill exemption in accordance with Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 3. Approve an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions with Central California Land Trust to acquire a fee interest in the real property situated at 930-934 F Street and 931-937 China Alley, Fresno, California, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 467-071-15 in the amount of $51,055.73.Action Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Passed
24-1626Hearing to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P24-04066, filed by the Planning and Development Director, to amend the text of Chapter 11 of the Fresno General Plan by replacing the current Fresno Housing Element (2015-2023) with an updated Fresno Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element (Fresno Housing Element, 2023-2031). The Housing Element is a State-mandated plan for meeting the City’s housing needs, including housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households and special needs populations. The Fresno Housing Element is applicable within the Fresno city limits and would apply to all lands annexed into the City of Fresno. 1. FINDING that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to the commonsense exemption set forth in Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that adoption of the Fresno Housing Element (2023-2031) has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment. 2. RESOLUTION - adopting Plan Amendment Application No. P24-04066, amending the text of Chapter 11 of the Fresno General Plan to replace the 2015-2023 Fresno Housing Element with the Fresno Housing Element (2023-2031) including all Text, Policies, Maps, Tables, and Exhibits contained in the Fresno Housing Element, and authorizing the Planning and Development Director to file all necessary material with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for HCD to find that the Housing Element is in conformance with State Housing Element Law, and to make all non-substantive changes to the Housing Element to make it internally consistent or to address any non-substantive changes or amendments requested by the HCD to achieve certification.Action Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Passed
24-1674CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): City of Fresno v. The Estate of Anthony Lambetecchio (2686 N. Clovis Ave.; Code Enforcement case number E24-000293)Closed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1647PUBLIC 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 Clerk 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea. Unrepresented Employee: City ClerkClosed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1646PUBLIC 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 Annalisa Perea. Unrepresented Employee: City AttorneyClosed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1597CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential caseClosed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1510CONFERENCE 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) Unit 10; 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. Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)Closed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1685WORKSHOP - Fresno County Property Owner’s Protection AlertAction Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1684CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential caseClosed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1683CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential caseAction Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1680CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1 Community Compact v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02740Action Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1681CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Tutelian & Company, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Case Number: 21CECG02805Closed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1472Proclamation “Honoring Diana Gomez”Ceremonial Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1653HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064, (Council District 1) - Planning & Development. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM/PM combination automobile service station and convenience store.Action Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Continued
24-1631Proclamation for 75th Anniversary of Big Red ChurchAction Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Agenda Ready
24-1679CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01199Closed Session Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Tabled
24-1649Actions related to updating water conservation measures and the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Citywide): 1. Adopt a finding that the proposed updates to the City’s water conservation measures are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed changes will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. BILL (for Introduction) - Amending Subsection (vv) of Section 6-501, Subsections (a) and (e) of Section 6-520, and Section 6-522 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to regulations for urban water conservation and water efficient landscape standards; 3. ***RESOLUTION - Amending the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 571st Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to update water rate penalties relating to conditions of service work in the Public Utilities Section (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 5. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the issuance of fines for violations of the Fresno Municipal Code’s water conservation regulations based on water meter data and rescinding Resolution No. 2018-253 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).Action Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Tabled
24-1651Approve a three-year Consultant Services Agreement with Southwest Strategies Group for stakeholder engagement and public education support services for the Department of Public Utilities in the not to exceed amount of $1,338,000.00. (Citywide)Action Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Passed
24-1604HEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Citizen Participation Plan.Action Item · Thu, Dec 12, 2024Passed