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Thu, Sep 25, 2014 · 8:30 AMFinal

Meeting details

Meeting name: City Council
Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: Thu, Sep 25, 2014 · 8:30 AM
Minutes status: Final
Location: Council Chambers Regular Session
Published minutes: Minutes
eComment: Not available
Meeting video: Not available

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Agenda 69

- APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAROn motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember Brand, the CONSENT CALENDAR was adopted by the following vote:
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  ADOPTED
- The City Council met in regular session at the hour of 8:30 A.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the day above written.
- Councilmember Brand exited the Council Chamber at 10:05 A.M. and returned at 10:15 A.M.
- RECESSED 10:08 A.M. to 10:15 A.M.
- RECESSED 11:10 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
- Councilmember Brand did not return to the Council Chamber following the 3:00 P.M. Closed Session item.
- These minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council, with Councilmember Caprioglio absent, during the October 2, 2014 Council meeting.
- 1-F
  14-347*BILL NO. B-38 - (Intro. August 28, 2014) (For adoption) - Repealing Section 4-111 of the Fresno Municipal Code and adding Section 4-111 to the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Project Labor Agreements
  On motion of Council President Brandau, seconded by Councilmember Brand, the above item was continued to November 20, 2014. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 1
  ORDINANCE.pdf
  VoteAye 4No 2Absent 1
  - Blong XiongNo
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroNo
  - Steve BrandauAye
  CONTINUED
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- Meeting & participation information
  PROCESS: For each matter considered by the Council there will first be a staff presentation followed by a presentation from the involved individuals, if present. Testimony from those in attendance will then be taken. All testimony will be limited to three minutes per person. If you would like to speak fill out a Speaker Request Form available from the City Clerk’s Office and in the Council Chambers. The three lights on the podium next to the microphone will indicate the amount of time remaining for the speaker.
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- No documents shall be accepted for Council review unless they are submitted to the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item being heard.
- Following is a general schedule of items for Council consideration and action. The City Council may consider and act on an agenda item in any order it deems appropriate. Actual timed items may be heard later but not before the time set on agenda. Persons interested in an item listed on the agenda are advised to be present throughout the meeting to ensure their presence when the item is called.
- AGENDA ITEMS MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK (*) ARE SUBJECT TO MAYORAL VETO OR RECONSIDERATION
- 8:38 A.M. ROLL CALL
- Invocation by Minister Bryson White of the St. Rest Baptist Church
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- Ceremonial Presentations:
- 14-385Recognizing the Fresno-Münster Sister Cities Ambassador Exchange Program - Council President Brandau
  PRESENTED
- 14-393Proclamation of “ACTIVE AGING WEEK”
  READ AND PRESENTED
- Approve City Council Minutes
- 14-403Approval of City Council minutes from September 11, 2014
  On motion of Councilmember Xiong, seconded by Councilmember Caprioglio, the above minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 1
  Draft Council Minutes of 9-11-2014.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  APPROVED
- 14-404Approval of amended minutes from August 28, 2014 that now include, on page 12, a correction read into the record by Personnel Director Cardell indicating that the Resolution approved as part of File ID 14-276 would be effective as of August 25, 2014.
  On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember Brand, the minutes from August 28, 2014 were amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 2
  Previous pg 12 of 8-28-2014 Minutes.pdfAmended page 12 of 8-28-2014 Council Minutes.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  APPROVED
- Councilmember Reports and Comments
- Approve AgendaOn motion of Councilmember Xiong, seconded by Councilmember Caprioglio, the agenda was approved as amended by continuing the 10:10 A.M. Scheduled Matter (ID# 14-380) two weeks. The motion carried by the following vote:
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  ADOPTED AS AMENDED
- 1-A
  14-256Approve a substitution of Starace Mechanical Heating and Air for the Universally Accessible Park (Council District 1)
  The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
  APPROVED
- 1-B
  14-310Actions pertaining to grant funding from the FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security 1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the application for and acceptance of FY 2013 Cycle U.S. Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant and authorizing completion of required documents 2. *RESOLUTION - 15th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $374,600 to the Fire Department for replacement of personal protective equipment (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
  The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
  Documents 2
  Resolution - Authorizing Acceptance of FY 2013 AFG Grant.pdfResolution - 15th Amendment to AAR 2014-95.pdf
  ADOPTED
- 1-C
  14-315Approve the acquisition of permanent pipeline right-of-way easements and temporary construction easements from Mary Lynn Haungs from APNs 580-040-03 (portion) and 580-040-04S
  The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
  Documents 6
  Haungs - Vicinity Map.pdfAgreement.pdfDeedofEasement_APN580-040-03 (Portion).pdfDeedofEasement_APN580-040-04.pdfTempEasement_APN580-040-03 (Portion).pdfTempEasement_APN580-040-04.pdf
  APPROVED
- 1-D
  14-317Approve the acquisition of permanent pipeline right-of-way easement and temporary construction easement from Gerald Shmavonian from APN 580-020-42
  The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
  Documents 4
  Shmavonian - Vicinity Map.pdfAgreement.pdfDeedofEasement_APN580-020-42.pdfTempEasement_APN580-020-42.pdf
  APPROVED
- 1-E
  14-335Approve a substitution of Playground Unlimited for the Universally Accessible Park (Council District 1)
  The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
  APPROVED
- 1-F
  14-347*BILL NO. B-38 - (Intro. August 28, 2014) (For adoption) - Repealing Section 4-111 of the Fresno Municipal Code and adding Section 4-111 to the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Project Labor Agreements
  Documents 1
  ORDINANCE.pdf
- 1-G
  14-365Authorize the acceptance of the grant award from the California Endowment & Fresno Regional Foundation and authorize the chief of police to enter into and execute the agreement for all required program documents
  The above item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
  Documents 2
  FRF Youth Liason Officer Agreement 7-10-14.docxYouth Liaison Officer WP Final 072414.doc
  APPROVED
- 2-A
  14-316Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a month to month successor agreement with the County of Fresno to deliver and dispose of municipal solid waste during the negotiations of a successor agreement to American Avenue Landfill
  On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember Xiong, the above item was approved as amended so the month to month agreements do not exceed 90 days. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 2
  Fresno County Agenda Item 36.pdfAmendment No 1 to Landfill Agreement.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  APPROVED AS AMENDED
- 2-B
  14-348Authorize the City of Fresno to enter into a three-year agreement with California State University Fresno (CSUF) for $684,029.49 to provide police services at CSUF events
  On motion of Councilmember Caprioglio, seconded by Councilmember Brand, the above item was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 1
  CSUF and FPD Contract 2014-2017.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  APPROVED
- 2-C
  14-350Actions pertaining to front-line law enforcement operations 1. Approve the proposed spending plan for the FY 2014-2015 State of California Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account (SLESA) 2. *RESOLUTION - 19th Amendment of the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 to appropriate $812,000 for front-line law enforcement operations into the FY 2015 budget (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
  On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember Caprioglio, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 2
  15 19th SLES HJF.pdfSLESA 14-15 Spending Plan.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  ADOPTED
- 2-D
  14-356Actions pertaining to Office of Traffic Safety 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into and execute the agreement and required program documents with the Office of Traffic Safety 2. *RESOLUTION - 16th Amendment to Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $724,900 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
  On motion of Councilmember Xiong, seconded by Councilmember Caprioglio, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 2
  CAO Signed OTS Contract.pdf15 16th STEP HJF.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  ADOPTED
- 2-E
  14-371Actions pertaining to funding park irrigation maintenance in FY 2015 1. *RESOLUTION - 20th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2014-95 appropriating $795,500 to the Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department to fund park irrigation maintenance in FY 2015 (Requires 5 affirmative votes) 2.*RESOLUTION - 2nd amendment to Resolution No. 2014-96 entitled “A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno Establishing the Number of Positions Authorized in the Various Departments and Offices of the City for FY 2015”
  On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember Olivier, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 3
  2014-09-25 PARCS Irrigation Program Agenda Financial Overview 09_09_14.pdf2014-09-25 20th AAR Park Irrigation transfer to PARCS.pdfPAR.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  ADOPTED
- 2-F
  14-383Award an extension of the five-year lease/purchase financing agreement with Kansas State Bank in the amount of $3,635,600 at an annual interest rate of 3.389 percent to acquire 82 police vehicles, eight PARCS trucks, and a PARCS trailer, and authorize the Controller or designee to execute same
  On motion of Councilmember Brand, seconded by Councilmember Olivier, the above item was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 1
  Equipment Least-Purchase Agreement Part 2 091814.pdf
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Blong XiongAye
  - Clinton OlivierAye
  - Lee BrandAye
  - Oliver L. Baines IIIAbsent
  - Paul CaprioglioAye
  - Sal QuinteroAye
  - Steve BrandauAye
  APPROVED
- A.
  14-388CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator(s): Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips Employee Organizations: IUOE, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (L39) Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA) Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic) International Association of Firefighters, Local 753 (Fire Basic) Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW) Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management) International Association of Firefighters, Local 753 (Fire Mgmt) City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA) City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA) Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator(s): Steve Brandau, Ashley Swearengin, Bruce Rudd, Jeffrey Cardell, Ken Phillips 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 Budget Analyst Budget Manager Chief Assistant City Attorney Chief Information Officer Chief of Staff to the Mayor City Attorney City Clerk City Engineer City Manager 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 Manager Fire Chief Governmental Affairs Manager Human Resources Manager Independent Reviewer Internal Auditor Labor Relations Manager Labor Relations Secretary Police Chief Principal Budget Analyst Principal Internal Auditor Public Affairs Officer Public Works Director Redevelopment Administrator Retirement Administrator Risk/Safety Manager Senior Budget Analyst Senior Deputy City Attorney Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst Supervising Deputy City Attorney Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
  PRESENTED
- B.
  14-413CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1. Case Name: Jesse Maldonado, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 12CECG03742
  PRESENTED
- ADJOURNMENT

Agenda summary

8Sections

57Items

General3
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION2
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS CONTINUED21
CONSENT CALENDAR7
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION6
CLOSED SESSION2
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS15
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION1

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