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Thu, Sep 14, 2023 · 9:00 AMFinal

Meeting details

Meeting name: City Council
Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: Thu, Sep 14, 2023 · 9:00 AM
Minutes status: Final
Location: Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) Regular Meeting
Published minutes: Minutes
eComment: Not available
Meeting video: Not available

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Agenda 76

- The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the September 28, 2023, regular meeting.
- The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
- APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAROn motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Annalisa PereaAye
  - Garry BredefeldAye
  - Luis ChavezAye
  - Miguel Angel AriasAbsent
  - Mike KarbassiAye
  - Nelson EsparzaAye
  - Tyler MaxwellAye
  APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways:
- 1) Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721
- a) To speak during a City Council meeting in person: fill out a speaker card (available in the Council Chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the Council Chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for public comment.
- 2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://fresno-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jIlCXVg9RgyZGy90fdwnfA
- Meeting & participation information
  a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. b) To speak during a City Council meeting while attending remotely: while in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen.
- Meeting & participation information
  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/
- 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
- Meeting & participation information
  Should any of the five 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 interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. 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.
- 9:06 A.M. ROLL CALL
- Invocation by Pastor Franklin from Cornerstone Church
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- APPROVE AGENDAOn motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, the above Agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Annalisa PereaAye
  - Garry BredefeldAye
  - Luis ChavezAye
  - Miguel Angel AriasAbsent
  - Mike KarbassiAye
  - Nelson EsparzaAye
  - Tyler MaxwellAye
  APPROVED AS AMENDED
- 23-1293Proclamation for “National Voter Registration Day”
  Documents 1
  National Voter Registration Day Proclamation
  PRESENTED
- 23-1324Proclamation “Valley Animal Center’s Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park”
  Documents 1
  Valley Animal Centers Dr. James W. Thornton Dog Park Proclamation
  PRESENTED
- 23-1213Proclamation “Captain Anthony Martinez Day”
  Documents 1
  Captain Martinez Proclamation
  PRESENTED
- 23-1294Proclamation for “Hispanic Heritage Month”
  Documents 1
  Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month
  PRESENTED
- 23-1420Public Comment Packet Emails
  Documents 1
  Public Comment Packet (002)_Redacted
- PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
- 3.-A.
  23-1309Actions related to the Second Amendment to Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Agreements with Allied Waste Services of North America dba Republic Services of Fresno, LLC, and Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC, to comply with Senate Bill 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (Citywide) 1. RESOLUTION - Adopting findings pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15093 as required for Responsible Agencies by the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15096 for SB 1383 Regulations Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Methane Emission Reduction 2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Allied Waste Services of North America dba Republic Services of Fresno, LLC, to add Organic Waste Reductions requirements and to extend the term of the agreement by five years to November 30, 2036 3. Approve the Second Amendment to the Commercial Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Mid-Valley Disposal, LLC, to add Organic Waste Reductions requirements and to extend the term of the agreement by five years to November 30, 2036
  On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 3
  Attachment 1 - Resolution Adopting CEQA FindingsAttachment 2 - Second Amendment to the CSW Franchise Agreement for Republic Waste ServicesAttachment 3 - Second Amendment to the CSW Franchise Agreement for Mid Valley Disposal
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Annalisa PereaAye
  - Garry BredefeldAye
  - Luis ChavezAye
  - Miguel Angel AriasAbsent
  - Mike KarbassiAye
  - Nelson EsparzaAye
  - Tyler MaxwellAye
  ADOPTED
- 3.-B.
  23-1153Actions pertaining to the creation of the Animal Center Department within the City of Fresno 1. ***RESOLUTON - Creating the Animal Center Department within the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 8th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 reclassifying $6,741,400 from the General City Purpose Department to the new Animal Center Department (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184 adding 75 positions and transferring 2 positions from the General City Purpose Department to the Animal Center Department (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Third Amendment to the FY 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), by adding the new classification of Animal Resource Officer I, Animal Resource Officer II and Senior Animal Resource Officer and providing a monthly salary step plan range. (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
  On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  Documents 1
  3-B ID 23-1153 Supplement Packet
  VoteAye 6Absent 1
  - Annalisa PereaAye
  - Garry BredefeldAye
  - Luis ChavezAye
  - Miguel Angel AriasAbsent
  - Mike KarbassiAye
  - Nelson EsparzaAye
  - Tyler MaxwellAye
  ADOPTED

Agenda summary

7Sections

62Items

General21
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS4
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION2
CONSENT CALENDAR21
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS8
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION2
CLOSED SESSION4

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Members of the public may comment in person at the address above. To request an interpreter or accessibility accommodation, call (559) 621-7650 at least three business days before the meeting.

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Written comment
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Under California SB 707, agendas and participation instructions are published in every applicable language for the meeting, and free interpretation is provided at the meeting on request. Applicable languages currently include Spanish, Hmong, and Punjabi. Real-time captions are available in English and Spanish during the meeting through Wordly, and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is provided live on the Zoom feed. For CART captioning, interpretation in another language, or other disability accommodations, contact the City Clerk at least three business days before the meeting.

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