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City Council
Meeting details
- Meeting name
- City Council
- Agenda status
- Final-revised
- Meeting date/time
- Thu, Dec 12, 2024 · 9:00 AM
- Minutes status
- Final
- Location
- Council Chambers Regular Meeting
- Published minutes
- Minutes
- eComment
- Not available
- Meeting video
- Not available
Agenda 98
- 2.-PP.On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTED AS AMENDEDDocuments 4
VoteAye 7
- 2.-E.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAROn motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by President Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
VoteAye 7
- The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the January 9, 2025, regular meeting.
- 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:
Meeting & participation information
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.- 9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL
- Invocation by Deacon Gabriel Gil of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- APPROVE AGENDAOn motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember Arias, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED AS AMENDED
VoteAye 7
- 2.-PP.
- PRESENTED
- PRESENTEDID 24-1472Proclamation “Honoring Diana Gomez”Documents 1
- 9:10 A.M. Joint Meeting of the City Council, The City in Its Capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno and The Fresno Revitalization Corporation
- On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 6Absent 1
- 9:15 A.M.
- On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTEDDocuments 12Exhibit A - Fresno Housing Element, December 2024Exhibit B - CA Department of Housing & Community Development LettersExhibit C - Fresno Housing Element ErrataExhibit D - Public CommentsExhibit E - Fresno Housing Element Submittal & Revisions ProcessExhibit F - Municipal Code FindingsExhibit G - Environmental AssessmentExhibit H - Planning Commission Resolution No. 13873Exhibit I - City Council ResolutionExhibit J - PresentationPublic Comment Packet 9.15 A.M. ID 24-1626_RedactedSupplemental Packet - 915AM ID 24-1626 HCD Pre-Approval Letter
VoteAye 7
- 9:20 A.M. #1
- On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTEDDocuments 5
VoteAye 6Recused 1
- Annalisa PereaAye
- Garry BredefeldRecused
- Luis ChavezAye
- Miguel Angel AriasAye
- Mike KarbassiAye
- Nelson EsparzaAye
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- 9:20 A.M. #2 (HEARING REMOVED FROM AGENDA. WILL BE RESCHEDULED AND RE-NOTICED.)
- CONTINUED AS NOTED
- 9:25 A.M.
- On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 7
- 2.-A.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-B.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-C.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-D.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-E.Documents 1
- 2.-F.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-G.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-H.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 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 CALENDAR
- 2.-O.On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 7
- 2.-P.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-Q.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-R.On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by President Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED AS AMENDED
VoteAye 4No 1Absent 2
- Annalisa PereaAye
- Garry BredefeldAbsent
- Luis ChavezAbsent
- Miguel Angel AriasAye
- Mike KarbassiNo
- Nelson EsparzaAye
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- 2.-S.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-T.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-U.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-V.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-W.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 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.On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:TABLEDDocuments 6
VoteAye 7
- 2.-CC.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-DD.On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVEDDocuments 1
VoteAye 7
- 2.-EE.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-FF.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-GG.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-HH.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-II.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-JJ.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-KK.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-LL.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-MM.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-NN.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-OO.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-PP.On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTED AS AMENDEDDocuments 4
VoteAye 7
- 2.-A.
- PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
- 4.-A.PRESENTEDDocuments 1
- 4.-A.
- 5.-A.DISCUSSED
- 5.-B.DISCUSSED
- 5.-C.TABLED
- 5.-D.DISCUSSED
- 5.-E.DISCUSSED
- 5.-F.DISCUSSED
- 5.-G.DISCUSSED
- 5.-H.DISCUSSED
- 5.-I.DISCUSSED
- 5.-J.DISCUSSED
- ADJOURNMENT