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Meeting details
- Meeting name
- City Council
- Agenda status
- Final
- Meeting date/time
- Thu, Dec 5, 2024 · 9:00 AM
- Minutes status
- Final
- Location
- Council Chambers Regular Meeting
- Published minutes
- Minutes
- eComment
- Not available
- Meeting video
- Not available
Agenda 85
- The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the January 9, 2025, regular meeting.
- APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAROn motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
VoteAye 7
- The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
Meeting & participation information
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 DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN 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 be heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods:- 1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and will be a part of the official record.
Meeting & participation information
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- 2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c).
- a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number.
- VIEWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live:
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1) City of Fresno website: https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click “In Progress” to view the live meeting). 2) Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ld83D8QGn1YBDw6aD5dZA/videos 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 6) Zoom: https://www.fresno.gov/council-meeting/Meeting & participation information
Should any of the six viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Council meeting will continue uninterrupted. Council meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Council Chamber. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpretation should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. The office of the City Clerk should also be contacted if spoken language translation is expected to be needed during a meeting. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting.Meeting & participation information
GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $250 from a party to or participant in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use before the City. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decisionmaker has received $250 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decisionmaker 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 $250 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties and participants to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $250 within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decisionmaker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding. Violations of these provisions are punishable as a misdemeanor.- 9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL
- Invocation by Dr. Ghia Xiong, Director of The Fresno Center’s Living Well Center
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- APPROVE AGENDAOn motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED AS AMENDED
VoteAye 7
- PRESENTEDID 24-1384Proclamation for “Adrian Jones Day”Documents 1
- 9:15 A.M.
- On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTEDDocuments 6
VoteAye 7
- 9:20 A.M. #1
- Councilmember Arias motioned TO DENY THE SOUTH CENTRAL SPECIFIC PLAN AND RELATED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FINAL EIR). Councilmember Chavez, seconded the motion which carried by the following vote:APPROVEDDocuments 28Exhibit A Vicinity MapExhibit B – Plan Amendment P24-03961: Map of North Avenue Industrial Triangle Specific Plan AreaExhibit C - Plan Amendment P24-03962: Map of Roosevelt Community Plan AreaExhibit D - City Council Resolution 2019 – 235Exhibit E - Plan Amendment P24-03963: South Central Specific Plan (November 2024)Exhibit F - Summary of revisions made to the Public Review Draft of the South Central Specific PlanSummary of revisions made to the Public Review Draft of the South Central Specific PlanExhibit G - Map of Existing General Plan Planned Land UseExhibit H - Plan Amendment P24-03963: Map of South Central Specific Plan Planned Land UseExhibit I - Plan Amendment P24-03965: Map of proposed changes to General Plan Planned Land Use MapExhibit J - Rezone P24-03967: Proposes Changes to the Zoning MapExhibit K_Comment Summary Matrix and the Plan comments received during the Public Review PeriodExhibit L - Plan comments received after the Public Review PeriodExhibit M - Request for Land Use ChangesExhibit N - Fresno Municipal Code FindingsExhibit O - Draft EIRExhibit P - Final EIRExhibit Q - Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding ConsiderationsExhibit R - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting ProgramExhibit S - Resolution of the City Council of Fresno, California, Certifying Environmental Impact Report SCH No 2019079022Exhibit T - Resolution Approving Plan Amendment Application P24-03961Resolution Approving Plan Amendment Application P24-03961Exhibit U - Resolution Approving Plan Amendment Application P24-03962Exhibit V - Resolution Approving Plan Amendment Application P24-03963Exhibit W - Resolution Approving Plan Amendment Application P24-03965Exhibit X - Ordinance Bill Approving Rezone Application P24-03970Exhibit Y - Resolution Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or her designee to correct any typographical errors and update the textExhibit Z - Planning Commission ResolutionExhibit AA - PowerPoint PresentationPublic Comment Packet 9 20 AM #1 -ID 24-1571 _Redacted
VoteAye 6Recused 1
- Annalisa PereaAye
- Garry BredefeldAye
- Luis ChavezAye
- Miguel Angel AriasAye
- Mike KarbassiAye
- Nelson EsparzaRecused
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- 9:20 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 12, 2024, MEETING AT 9:20 A.M.)
- CONTINUED
- 9:25 A.M.
- Councilmember Arias motioned to DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission. President Perea, seconded the motion which carried by the following vote:APPROVEDDocuments 20Exhibit A - Vicinity MapExhibit B - Aerial PhotographExhibit C - Zoning MapExhibit D - Project Information TablesExhibit E - Operational StatementExhibit F - ExhibitsExhibit G - Conditions of ApprovalExhibit H - Department & Agency CommentsExhibit I - Notice Map, NOITTA, NOA, and NOPHExhibit J - Appeal LettersExhibit K - Environmental AssessmentExhibit L - Supplemental Materials Provided by ApplicantExhibit M - Fresno Municipal Code FindingsExhibit N - Requested Modifications to FMCExhibit O - Planning Commission ResolutionsExhibit P - PowerPoint PresentationPublic Comment Packet - 9 25 AM ID 24-1531_Redacted925AM 24-1531 2024-12-05 Golden Charter CC Slides Applicant Presentation925 AM 24-1531 Miguel Arias P23-03784 P23-03785 - Presentation925AM 24-1531 Public Comment Accepted by Council President
VoteAye 7
- 10:00 A.M.
- 10:03 A.M.
- APPEAREDPRESENTED
- 10:06 A.M.
- 10:09 A.M.
- 2.-A.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-B.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-C.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-D.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-E.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-F.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-G.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-H.On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 6Absent 1
- 2.-I.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-J.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-K.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-L.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-M.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-N.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-O.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-P.On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 7
- 2.-Q.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-R.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-S.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-T.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-U.On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVEDDocuments 2
VoteAye 6No 1
- 2.-V.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-W.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-X.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-Y.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-Z.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-AA.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-BB.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-CC.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-DD.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-A.
- 3.-A.On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be CONTINUED to a future date. The motion carried by the following vote:CONTINUED
VoteAye 7
- 3.-A.
- PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
- 4.-A.On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be CONTINUED to a future date. The motion carried by the following vote:CONTINUEDDocuments 1
VoteAye 7
- 4.-A.
- 5.-A.DISCUSSED
- 5.-B.DISCUSSED
- 5.-C.CONTINUED
- 5.-D.CONTINUED
- 5.-E.DISCUSSED
- ADJOURNMENT