Fresno public meetings in 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold hearings on several property alterations, including façade improvements to the Liberty Theatre and a garage addition at 1035 East Yale Avenue. The commission will also discuss the demolition of the fire-damaged Kutner Home and host workshops regarding the Abacus reconstruction and Calwa Park Rocket relocation.

• Demolition permit and removal from local register for the Kutner Home at 1651 L Street
• Exterior façade improvements to the Liberty Theatre at 944 Van Ness Avenue
• Garage addition to The Wolfe Residence at 1035 East Yale Avenue
• Workshop on reconstructing the Abacus at 4191 N Blackstone Avenue
• Workshop regarding the relocation of the Calwa Park Rocket at 4545 W. Church Avenue

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the demolition of the Kutner Home (HP#115) at 1651 L Street, which had sustained substantial fire damage, along with its removal from the local register. The approval included stipulations for a final consultation on salvageable parts and a future review of reconstruction plans. The commission also approved an addition to the Wolfe Residence, exterior improvements to the Liberty Theatre, and reviewed pre-applications and workshops for other properties.

• Approved demolition of Kutner Home (HP#115) at 1651 L Street (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved deletion of Kutner Home from local register (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved addition of prefabricated garage to Wolfe Residence at 1035 E Yale Ave (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved exterior facade improvements to Liberty Theatre (HP#171) at 944 Van Ness Ave with condition to supply LED neon sample (3-0, 1 abstention, 3 absent)
• Approved CEQA categorical exemption for Kutner Home demolition (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved agenda as amended to clarify Kutner Home demolition item (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved November 22, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, 3 absent)

• Addition of a prefabricated auxiliary building/garage to The Wolfe Residence
  1035 East Yale Avenue
• Exterior façade improvements and rehabilitation to the Liberty Theatre
  944 Van Ness Avenue
• Demolition of Kutner Home and removal from local register
  1651 L Street
• Exterior alterations for the Bixler Vapor Building
  2049 Broadway Street
• Reconstruction of the Abacus
  4191 N Blackstone Avenue
• Relocation of the Calwa Park Rocket
  4545 W. Church Avenue

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold hearings to receive public input on Measure P allocations and the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. The agenda also includes a workshop to review proposed changes to the department's master fee schedule. Additionally, subcommittee reports regarding the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan are scheduled for discussion.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and PARCS Department Budget
• Workshop to review proposed changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule
• Adoption of the 2022 meeting calendar
• Subcommittee reports on Cultural Arts Plan, Parks Master Plan, and Highest Needs Neighborhoods

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission approved the 2022 meeting calendar as amended, changing November meetings to the first and third weeks (November 7 and 21, 2022). The motion passed 7-0 with two absent. The commission also approved the agenda and minutes from the December 6 meeting, and heard reports on the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and Parks Master Plan.

• Approved agenda (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved December 6, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved 2022 meeting calendar as amended (7-0, 2 absent)
• Amended November meetings to Nov 7 and Nov 21 (6-1, Barraza no)

• Public input on Measure P allocations and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 15, 2021, was cancelled. All agenda items were continued to the January 5, 2022, meeting.

Civil Service Board

The regular meeting of the Fresno Civil Service Board scheduled for December 10, 2021, was canceled. No items were discussed or decided at this session.

City Council

The council is reviewing several contract awards and amendments to the Fresno Municipal Code. Items include infrastructure projects for wastewater facilities and water well rehabilitation. The agenda also includes various labor agreements and salary resolutions for multiple bargaining units.

• $6,395,900 construction contract for Waste Gas Flare Improvements at the regional wastewater facility
• $4,718,065 purchase of 11 Mack model LR 64R side loading refuse trucks
• $1,935,600 appropriation for salary increases for bargaining units 03, 05, 07, 10, and 13
• $825,680 annual contract with Zim Industries, Inc. to rehabilitate public water supply wells
• Amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code regarding utility billing and collection procedures

The Fresno City Council approved a $26.1 million package of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for police vehicles, fire drill schools, employee pay, mobile showers, emergency shelter, affordable housing, housing vouchers, and Advance Peace, with the balance tabled to January 13, 2022. The council also adopted new council district boundaries (Ordinance 55) on a 5-1 vote, and approved a resolution to settle the city's claims in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. Several other items were approved, including contracts for waste gas flare improvements, water well rehabilitation, and the purchase of 300 Glock pistols.

• Approved $26.1M in ARPA funds for police vehicles, fire drill schools, employee pay, mobile showers, shelter/housing, vouchers, and Advance Peace (5-1)
• Adopted new council district boundaries (Ordinance 55) (5-1)
• Approved resolution to settle claims in National Prescription Opiate Litigation (6-0)
• Approved $6.4M contract for waste gas flare improvements (6-0)
• Approved $825,680/year contract for water well rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $4.7M for 11 Mack refuse trucks (7-0)
• Approved $217,838.55 for 300 Glock pistols and accessories (7-0)
• Approved $1.16M agreement with County for jail bed spaces (5-2)

• Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc. for the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main
  North Avenue
• Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting Engineers for the Renewable Natu
  $222,759
• Construction contract for Waste Gas Flare Improvements at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility
  Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility · $6.4M
• Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for Waste Gas Flare Improvements
  Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility
• Requirements contract to Rehabilitate Public Water Supply Wells in North Quadrant
  North Quadrant

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct several closed sessions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, and removal from eligibility lists. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the October 29, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of October 29, 2021 minutes (ID 21-1001)
• Closed session regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 21-1002)
• Closed sessions regarding removal from eligibility lists (IDs 21-1003, 21-1004)
• Closed session hearing on appeal for employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 21-1005)

The Board approved the October 29, 2021 minutes and held a closed-session hearing on an employee discipline appeal. It sustained all charges against the appellant, including violations of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(a) and (b)(3)(4)(8) and Street Maintenance Division policies, with 3-0 votes. The Board also adopted a rescission and modified discipline in a separate closed-session item, but tabled approval of the findings until January 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 29, 2021 minutes (3-0)
• Adopted rescission of discipline and modified discipline in closed session (3-0)
• Tabled approval of findings in ID 21-1002 until January 2022
• Approved findings of review of director's action removal from eligibility list (ID 21-1003) (3-0)
• Approved findings of review of director's action removal from eligibility list (ID 21-1004) (3-0)
• Sustained charge of violation of FMC 3-286(a) (3-0)
• Sustained charges of violations of FMC 3-286(b)(3)(4)(8) (3-0)
• Sustained charges of violations of Street Maintenance Division policies and Work Place Conduct (3-0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a special closed session meeting. The council will confer with a real property negotiator regarding the price and terms of sale for property located at Herndon and Brawley.

• Negotiations regarding the price and terms of sale for property at Herndon and Brawley (APN 507-030-48ST)

The City Council met in special closed session to discuss the price and terms of sale for property at APN 507-030-48ST (Herndon and Brawley) with negotiator Dr. Onkar Sandhu. No decisions were made in open session; the closed session was adjourned at 8:33 P.M.

• Approved special closed session meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Discussed real property negotiation for APN 507-030-48ST (closed session)

• Conference with real property negotiator regarding APN 507-030-48ST (Herndon and Brawley)
  APN 507-030-48ST (Herndon and Brawley)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review several task force reports, including the FY22 Budget and Vision Zero task forces. The meeting includes presentations on the VMT Mitigation Project and transportation. Staff will also present updates on enforcement reports and the regional transportation safety improvement plan.

• Vote to approve October 27, 2021 minutes
• VMT Mitigation Project presentation
• Reports from FY22 Budget, Vision Zero, and Charter task forces
• PD enforcement and collision report
• Fresno COG Regional Transportation Safety Improvement Plan public comment

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold workshops regarding park maintenance costs and the process for prioritizing park funding recommendations to the City Council. A public hearing is also scheduled to receive input on Measure P allocations and the annual PARCS Department Budget. Additionally, subcommittee reports on the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan will be discussed.

• Workshop on cost of operations and maintenance for existing parks (ID 21-971)
• Workshop on prioritizing parks for General Fund and Measure P budget recommendations (ID 21-972)
• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and the annual PARCS Department Budget (ID 21-963)
• Subcommittee reports regarding Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan
• Approval of November 1 and November 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission held two workshops on the cost of operating and maintaining existing parks and on how to prioritize parks for General Fund and Measure P allocations. The commission also held a public hearing on Measure P and the annual PARCS budget, with no formal votes taken on these items. The meeting was largely informational, with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved agenda (8-0, Singh absent)
• Approved minutes for November 1 and 15, 2021 (9-0)
• Presented workshop on cost of operations and maintenance of existing parks
• Presented workshop on process for prioritizing parks for General Fund and Measure P allocations
• Held public hearing on Measure P and PARCS budget allocations

• Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan Subcommittee Reports
• Workshop - Cost of operations and maintenance of existing City of Fresno Parks and improvements
• Workshop - Process for prioritizing parks for allocation recommendations to City Council related to General Fund and Mea
• Public input on allocations related to Measure P and the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans

City Council

The council is reviewing several large-scale contracts for public services. This includes purchasing new buses for paratransit and patrol vehicles for the Police Department. The agenda also includes a new policy regarding residential water service discontinuation for nonpayment.

• Contract for up to 69 Fresno Area Express Handy Ride buses ($7,235,874.98)
• Purchase of 91 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles for $3,635,531.35
• Construction contract for Waste Gas Flare Improvements ($6,395,900)
• New policy regarding residential water service discontinuation for nonpayment
• Reimbursement to Fresno County for police staff costs up to $1,596,691

The Fresno City Council approved the purchase of 91 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles for $3,635,531.35, adopted new Council District boundaries (map 111), and approved a resolution to continue remote meetings for 30 days. Several items were moved to the December 9 agenda, including the Campus Pointe development and two Homekey Program resolutions. The council also approved a policy for discontinuing residential water service for nonpayment.

• Approved purchase of 91 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles for $3,635,531.35.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-307 confirming emergency conditions for remote meetings.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-308 increasing Club One Casino card room tables from 31 to 51.
• Approved Bill B-49 introducing new Council District boundaries (map 111).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-302 for a Discontinuation of Residential Water Service for Nonpayment Policy.
• Approved a three-year contract for up to 69 paratransit buses for $7,235,874.98.
• Approved a solar energy ground lease for 74.41 acres at the wastewater facility.
• Continued two Homekey Program resolutions to December 9, 2021.

• Three-year Requirements Contract for Medium Accessible Paratransit Cutaways Unleaded Buses
  $7.2M
• Purchase of 91 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles
  $3.6M

City Council

The City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to confer with a real property negotiator. The session involves discussing the price and terms of sale for the UMC Campus property between the City Manager and the County of Fresno.

• Negotiation of price and terms of sale for the UMC Campus property

The special closed session meeting was held December 2, 2021, with the agenda approved as part of the regular meeting by unanimous vote. The council discussed a real property negotiation with the County of Fresno regarding the UMC Campus, covering price and terms of sale. Council President Chavez recused himself and was absent for the discussion. The meeting adjourned at 8:17 P.M. with no decisions made in the closed session.

• Approved the special closed session agenda as part of the regular meeting by unanimous vote
• Discussed real property negotiation with County of Fresno for UMC Campus (price and terms of sale)
• Council President Chavez recused himself and was absent for the closed session discussion
• Adjourned the special closed session at 8:17 P.M.

• Conference with Real Property Negotiator regarding UMC Campus
  UMC Campus

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission approved a vesting tentative tract map for a 73-lot single-family residential subdivision on approximately 14.57 acres west of North Grantland Avenue, adopting the related environmental assessment. The commission also continued a hearing on a development agreement for the larger Parc West Project to December 15, 2021. A separate item on a biomass cogeneration plant was pulled from the agenda by staff.

• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6350/UGM for a 73-lot single-family subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted Environmental Assessment No. T-6350 as an addendum to the certified EIR (5-0)
• Continued hearing on Parc West Project Development Agreement to December 15, 2021
• Tabled item 21-927 (Biomass Cogeneration Plant and wood pellet mill) during agenda approval
• Approved consent calendar including August 18, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

• Parc West Project Development Agreement — continued
  North Grantland Avenue between West Ashlan Avenue and the We · 160 ac

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review proposed additions at 429 E. Harvard Avenue and discuss soil vapor sampling at the Basque Hotel located at 112 F Street. The agenda also includes staff updates regarding potential historic districts and building permit mitigation plans. Additionally, a workshop will address the status of grant funding applications.

• Proposed addition to house, front porch, and garage at 429 E. Harvard Avenue
• Removal and replacement of Citibank’s Abacus at 4191 N Blackstone Avenue
• Soil vapor sampling workshop for the Basque Hotel at 112 F Street
• Status update on potential Historic Districts and Historic Surveys
• Workshop regarding grant funding application status

The Commission approved the October 25, 2021 minutes, the agenda, and the 2022 regular meeting schedule. It reviewed a proposed addition at 429 E. Harvard Avenue, with Vice Chair Goldbeck recusing herself, and discussed several staff updates, including the Citibank abacus replacement and Casa De Fortuna mitigation. No final decisions were made on these latter items.

• Approved the October 25, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0).
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0).
• Approved the 2022 regular meeting schedule (7-0).
• Reviewed and commented on zone clearance P21-05554 for 429 E. Harvard Avenue; no formal action taken.
• Discussed staff updates on the Citibank abacus, potential historic districts, Casa De Fortuna mitigation, grant funding, CAMP training, and PG&E soil sampling; no formal action taken.

• Review & Comment: Zone Clearance # P21-05554
  429 E. Harvard Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704
• Staff Update: Removal and Replacement of Citibank’s Abacus
  4191 N Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
• Staff Update: Mitigation and Interpretation Plan for Casa De Fortuna
  5870 W. Santa Ana, Fresno, CA 93722
• Workshop: PG&E and DTSC Soil Vapor Sampling at Basque Hotel
  112 F Street

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission approved a plan amendment, rezone, and two vesting tentative tract maps for a large residential development near North Friant Road, East Copper Avenue, North Willow Avenue, and East Silaxo Road. The commission also approved a planned development permit for a mixed-use project at 1510 Van Ness Avenue, overturning a prior denial. Additionally, the commission elected Peter Vang as Chair and Brad Hardie as Vice Chair, and continued a development agreement for the Parc West Project to December 1, 2021.

• Approved plan amendment, rezone, and vesting tentative tract maps 6238 and 6246 for residential development (7-0)
• Approved planned development permit P21-01805 for mixed-use at 1510 Van Ness Avenue, overturning denial (7-0)
• Elected Peter Vang as Chair and Brad Hardie as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Continued Parc West development agreement to December 1, 2021
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (consent calendar, 7-0)

• Development Agreement for the Parc West Project — continued
  west side of North Grantland Avenue between West Ashlan Aven · 160 ac
• Plan Amendment and Rezone Application

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold workshops regarding the city's annual budget process, public input procedures, and the master fee schedule. The meeting also includes subcommittee reports on the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan.

• Approval of October 18 and October 25, 2021 minutes
• Workshop on City Annual Budget Process and PARCS Budget Process
• Workshop on Public Input Process and PRAC's Role
• Workshop on City Master Fee Schedule and fee schedule amendments
• Subcommittee reports: Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and Parks Master Plan

The commission approved the agenda and the minutes from October 18 and 25, 2021, with votes of 5-0 and 6-0 respectively. Three workshops were presented on the city budget process, public input process, and master fee schedule, but no decisions were made on them. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes for October 18 and 25, 2021 (6-0)

Disability Advisory Commission

The commission will consider approving the 2022 meeting schedule for the main body and its transportation and housing subcommittees. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the City of Fresno Code Enforcement School Area Team.

• Approval of the 2022 Disability Advisory Commission meeting schedule
• Presentation on the City of Fresno Code Enforcement School Area Team
• Approval of October 12, 2021, meeting minutes

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several major infrastructure and utility contracts. Items include funding for airport safety, sewer realignment, and gunshot detection expansion. The council will also consider appropriations for housing production and climate projects.

• $48,025,000 construction contract for the Veterans Boulevard Interchange Project
• $6,372,238 award to Emmett’s Excavation, Inc. for North Avenue sewer trunk main realignment
• $1,755,000 contract for acoustic treatment of 40 homes near Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• $750,000 appropriation for the Local Early Action Planning Support Grant Program
• $535,849 contract extension with ShotSpotter Inc. for gunshot detection coverage

The Fresno City Council approved a $48,025,000 construction contract for the Veterans Boulevard Interchange Project, along with a $58,427.40 agreement with PG&E for electric service. The council also approved a $320,000 ombudsperson agreement for the police workers' compensation program, and a $3,235,800 appropriation for parks and trails. Several items were tabled or continued, including the alcohol sales text amendment and Club One Casino card room expansion, both continued to December 2, 2021.

• Approved $48,025,000 Veterans Boulevard Interchange construction contract to A. Teichert & Son/M.C.M. Construction (7-0)
• Approved $320,000 ombudsperson services agreement with Mariotto Resolutions for police workers' comp program (7-0)
• Approved $3,235,800 for Measure P parks and trails operations and capital projects (7-0)
• Approved $535,849 ShotSpotter contract extension for gunshot detection coverage (7-0)
• Approved $125,000 litter abatement vendor agreement with Neighborhood Industries (7-0)
• Approved $6,372,238 sewer trunk main realignment contract to Emmett's Excavation (7-0)
• Tabled lease amendment for BCH Aviation Center at Chandler Executive Airport (7-0)
• Continued alcohol sales text amendment and Club One Casino card room expansion to December 2, 2021

• First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Landry Consulting LLC for the implementation of the Airport Sa
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport · $199,970
• Airline Operations Agreement with ExpressJet Airlines LLC
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• Construction contract for acoustic treatment of 40 homes in the vicinity of Fresno Yosemite International Airport
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport vicinity · $1.8M

City Council

The City Council will hold a special closed session meeting via electronic means. The council intends to meet with legal counsel regarding the security of public buildings, essential services, and COVID-19 related local concerns.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding public security and COVID-19 related local concerns
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The Fresno City Council met in a special closed session on November 4, 2021, to discuss matters related to public security and COVID-19 emergency declarations. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only action was approving the agenda.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special closed session meeting. The Council will consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee for the position of City Clerk.

• Consideration of public employee appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline, or dismissal for the City Clerk position

The Fresno City Council met in a special closed session on November 3, 2021, to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee for the position of City Clerk. The item was discussed but no decision was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P.M.

• Approved agenda (5-0, with 2 absent)
• Held closed session on City Clerk appointment (discussed, no action recorded)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will review subcommittee reports regarding the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan. The meeting includes a discussion on the process for identifying parks projects and priorities. Additionally, the commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt a proposed Highest Needs Definition.

• Recommendation to City Council to adopt Proposed Highest Needs Definition (ID 21-80012-A)
• Discussion on Parks Identification of Projects and Priorities Process (ID 21-81411-A)
• Subcommittee reports for Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission voted 5-4 to accept the WRT proposal defining the highest-needs neighborhoods as the top 25% for the parks project prioritization process. Two earlier motions—one for the top 50% and one to vote separately on the equity factor—failed. The commission also discussed the parks project identification process and continued approval of prior meeting minutes to November 15, 2021.

• Adopted WRT proposal with top 25% highest-needs cutoff (5-4)
• Motion to select top 50% highest-needs percentile failed
• Motion to accept WRT recommendation and vote separately on equity factor failed
• Approved agenda with minutes for Oct 18 and Oct 25 continued to Nov 15 (9-0)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 21, 2021, meeting. The board will also conduct a closed session to review the removal of a Director from an eligibility list.

• Approval of October 21, 2021, meeting minutes (ID 21-812)
• Closed session review regarding Director removal from eligibility list (ID 21-813)

The Fresno Civil Service Board voted 3-0 to uphold the Appointing Authority's decision to remove a director from the eligibility list, following a closed session review. The board also approved the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Upheld Appointing Authority's decision to remove director from eligibility list (3-0)

City Council

The council is reviewing several service contracts, including a $1.5 million vehicle purchase and a new agreement for liquefied CO2. The agenda also includes funding for Fire Station 18 construction and community deposit assistance programs. Additionally, the council will consider a pilot program to allow speed bumps in District 3.

• $1,548,044 contract with Swanson Fahrney Ford for 47 vehicles
• $1,750,000 agreement with Airgas USA, LLC for liquefied CO2
• $1,073,100 appropriation to complete construction of Fire Station 18
• Pilot program to rescind the 2006 speed bump ban in District 3
• $250,000 agreements with Centro La Familia and The Fresno Center for deposit assistance

The Fresno City Council approved a resolution to rescind the 2006 ban on speed bumps and create a pilot program, with an amendment to develop citywide criteria within 90 days. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a $1.75 million CO2 purchase agreement with Airgas, a $1.55 million vehicle purchase, and a $751,110 law enforcement contract with Fresno State. Items related to parks and trails funding and cannabis fees were continued to November 4, 2021.

• Approved speed bump pilot program, rescinding 2006 ban (7-0)
• Approved $1.75M CO2 purchase agreement with Airgas (6-1)
• Approved $1.55M purchase of 47 Ford vehicles (consent)
• Approved $751,110 law enforcement contract with Fresno State (7-0)
• Approved $139,733 water main reimbursement agreement with State Center CCD (7-0)
• Continued cannabis fee schedule to November 4, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued parks and trails funding to November 4, 2021
• Approved $1.07M for Fire Station 18 construction (consent)

• Water Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with the State Center Community College District
  East Cambridge Avenue, between North Blackstone and North Sa · $139,734
• Agreement with Airgas USA, LLC for the purchase of CO2
  $1.8M
• WaterSMART Grants: Water and Energy Efficiency Grant application
  $500,000

City Council

The provided agenda outlines the procedural structure for the Fresno City Council meeting on October 27, 2021. The document contains meeting logistics and general categories but does not detail specific ordinances or contracts.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

This agenda document contains only the meeting header for the Fresno Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission on October 25, 2021, with no listed items. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions specified.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The provided document contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The provided agenda for the October 14, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting outlines meeting logistics and public comment procedures. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will discuss subcommittee reports. These discussions include updates regarding the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

This meeting agenda consists of procedural matters and reports. The council will consider approving the minutes from the September 16, 2021, regular meeting.

• Approval of September 16, 2021, regular meeting minutes (ID 21-026)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will discuss several subcommittee reports. These include updates regarding the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

The September 16, 2021, Fresno City Council agenda consists of procedural matters and reports. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of minutes for the September 2, 2021, Regular Meeting (ID 21-025)

City Council

This agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate regarding public participation and COVID-19 protocols. The council will review reports from the Mayor and City Manager and approve minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of September 2, 2021, meeting minutes (ID 21-025)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will review subcommittee reports. These discussions include the Cultural Arts Plan, the Parks Master Plan, and Highest Needs Neighborhoods.

• Subcommittee report on Cultural Arts Plan
• Subcommittee report on Highest Needs Neighborhoods
• Subcommittee report on Parks Master Plan

City Council

This meeting consists of procedural actions including the approval of the agenda and previous meeting minutes. No specific council hearings or administrative matters are detailed in this agenda text.

• Approval of August 19, 2021, meeting minutes (ID 21-024)

City Council

This agenda contains procedural items for the August 19, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting. The only specific item listed is the approval of minutes from the July 29, 2021, regular meeting. No other specific ordinances or contracts are detailed in this document.

• Approval of minutes for July 29, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID 21-023)

City Council

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural matters and reports. The only specific action item listed is the approval of minutes from the July 29, 2021, regular meeting. No other substantive topics or hearings are detailed in the document.

• Approval of July 29, 2021, regular meeting minutes (ID 21-023)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will discuss subcommittee reports regarding the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan. The meeting also includes staff reports and opportunities for public comment.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

The August 5, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting is a special closed session. The provided agenda lists general business categories but does not detail specific items for decision or discussion.

• No specific items or topics were listed in the provided agenda text.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission meeting includes discussions regarding several subcommittee reports. These reports cover the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan. No specific workshops or hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing a resolution to seek state financial assistance for sewer infrastructure in the Daleville residential community. The agenda also includes an introduction to amend the Recycled Water Ordinance and a review of airport sound insulation bids.

• Resolution for Daleville sewer infrastructure financial assistance applications
• Rejection of all bids for Fresno Yosemite International Airport sound insulation program
• Introduction of a bill amending the Recycled Water Ordinance
• Contract award to Casey Printing for FAX schedule guide printing, not to exceed $121,999.22

City Council

This special meeting of the Fresno City Council consists of procedural items and reports. The agenda does not list any substantive legislative actions or public hearings. The only specific item for action is the approval of minutes from a previous regular meeting.

• Approval of minutes for July 15, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID 21-022)

City Council

The July 29, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting agenda consists of procedural items and reports. No specific ordinances or contracts are detailed in this document. The council is scheduled to approve minutes from the July 15, 2021, regular meeting.

• Approval of July 15, 2021, regular meeting minutes (ID 21-022)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will review updates from several subcommittees. Discussion topics include the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

The council will review a resolution to seek state financial assistance for sewer infrastructure in the Daleville residential community. The agenda also includes an introduction of an amendment to the Recycled Water Ordinance and the rejection of airport sound insulation bids.

• Rejection of all bids for Fresno Yosemite International Airport Residential Sound Insulation Program Phase 18, Bid Group 26
• Resolution authorizing applications for state water board funding for Daleville sewer infrastructure
• Introduction of an amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code Recycled Water Ordinance
• Contract award to Casey Printing for $60,999.61 for FAX schedule guide printing

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission is scheduled to discuss several subcommittee reports. These include updates on the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan. The meeting also includes staff reports and standard procedural items.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

The June 24, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting agenda consists of standard procedural headings and meeting components. No specific substantive items or topics are detailed in this document.

• No specific substantive items were listed.

City Council

The provided document outlines the procedural framework for the Fresno City Council meeting held on June 24, 2021. The text contains only standard meeting headings and does not list specific legislative items or decisions.

• No specific items such as rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in this agenda.

City Council

The agenda outlines the structure for the June 22, 2021, City Council meeting. The document contains procedural headings but lacks specific details for individual items or motions.

• The agenda consists of procedural headings and lacks specific item details.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will review updates from several subcommittees. These discussions include the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

This meeting agenda consists of procedural items and the approval of previous meeting minutes. No substantive council hearings, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this document.

• Approval of May 27, 2021, meeting minutes (ID 21-019)
• Approval of June 10, 2021, meeting minutes (ID 21-020)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Fresno City Council with no substantive policy items on the agenda. The only scheduled actions are approval of minutes from two prior regular meetings (May 27 and June 10, 2021). The rest of the agenda consists of standard ceremonial, report, and comment periods, plus a closed session.

• Approval of minutes for May 27, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID 21-019)
• Approval of minutes for June 10, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID 21-020)

City Council

The June 17, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting agenda consists of procedural matters. The scheduled items include the approval of minutes from the May 27 and June 10, 2021, regular meetings.

• Approval of minutes for May 27, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID 21-019)
• Approval of minutes for June 10, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID 21-020)

City Council

The provided agenda outlines the structure for the June 16, 2021, City Council meeting, which includes budget hearings. The document contains procedural information and does not list specific individual items or motions.

City Council

The provided agenda outlines the structure for the June 15, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting. While it notes budget hearings, no specific legislative items or contract details are listed in this document.

• No specific legislative items or ordinances are detailed.

City Council

The June 14, 2021, agenda provides the procedural framework for the City Council meeting. No specific ordinances, contracts, or legislative items are detailed in this document.

• No substantive items or specific projects are listed in this agenda.

City Council

The provided document outlines the structure and public participation instructions for the June 10, 2021, Fresno City Council meeting. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in this agenda text.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will discuss several subcommittee reports. These include the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

The May 27, 2021, meeting agenda consists of procedural items and does not list specific scheduled council hearings or administrative matters. The only item listed for the consent calendar is the approval of minutes from the May 13, 2021, regular meeting.

• Approval of minutes for May 13, 2021 Regular Meeting (ID 21-018)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will discuss several subcommittee reports. These include updates regarding the Cultural Arts Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the Parks Master Plan.

• Cultural Arts Plan subcommittee report
• Highest Needs Neighborhoods subcommittee report
• Parks Master Plan subcommittee report

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider a ground lease for property at 735 N Glenn Avenue and an agreement with the County of Fresno for processing police arrestees. The agenda also includes a workshop regarding the Housing Trust Fund.

• Ground lease for 735 N Glenn Avenue at $2,500 per month plus utilities
• Agreement with County of Fresno to process police arrestees at $32.82 per prisoner
• Workshop regarding the Housing Trust Fund
• Proclamation of 'Apraxia of Awareness Day'
• Proclamation of 'Municipal Clerk’s Week'

• Ground Lease Agreement between City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department and Big
  735 N Glenn Avenue

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss urban planning and safety updates. Key topics include the Central Southeast and West Area Specific Plans, the Midtown Trail, and the Palm/Belmont Class IV project. The committee will also review task force reports and collision data from 2010-2020.

• Central Southeast Specific Plan & West Area Specific Plan discussion
• 2010-2020 pedestrian and bicycle collision report
• Midtown Trail discussion
• Palm/Belmont Class IV discussion
• Grant update including Elm Ave Concept Exhibit

• Central Southeast Specific Plan & Specific Plan of the West Area

City Council

The meeting includes procedural items such as approving minutes and receiving reports from city officials. One item involves the rejection of all bids for Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The session is being conducted electronically due to emergency orders.

• Rejection of all bids for Fresno Yosemite International Air (ID 21-0171-A)
• Approval of minutes for April 22, 2021 meetings

The Fresno City Council approved a resolution authorizing applications to the State Water Resources Control Board for sewer infrastructure in the Daleville community, amended to include the North Point settlement area. The council also approved several contracts, including a $2.2 million fare collection system maintenance agreement and a $189,800 jail bed agreement, and continued the Public Transparency Act ordinance and a fee schedule amendment to a future date.

• Adopted resolution 2021-109 authorizing sewer infrastructure funding application for Daleville, amended to include North Point settlement area (7-0)
• Approved $2,235,432 contract with Genfare for FAX fare collection system maintenance (7-0)
• Approved $189,800 agreement with Fresno County for five jail bed spaces for police arrestees (7-0)
• Approved $60,999.61 printing contract with Casey Printing for FAX schedule guides (7-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission (7-0)
• Continued Public Transparency Act ordinance to unknown date for staffing/funding discussion (7-0)
• Continued Master Fee Schedule amendments to May 13, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including $2,557,407 for five sewer cleaning trucks (7-0)

The Police Reform Implementation Team

The team will conduct introductory business, including administering oaths of office and assigning subcommittees. They also plan to adopt Rules and Procedures ID 21-583.

• Administer the Oath of Office
• Assignment of Subcommittees
• Adoption of Rules and Procedures ID 21-583

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive informational presentations regarding the Central Southeast Specific Plan and the West Area Specific Plan. These are long-range development plans intended to guide community growth over the next 20 to 30 years. Staff will also provide updates on anticipated applications for the Fresno Water Tower and Liberty Theater.

• Anticipated exterior demolition permit for Liberty Theater (944 Van Ness Ave.)
• Anticipated gate installation at Fresno Water Tower (2444 Fresno Street)
• Informational presentation on Central Southeast Specific Plan
• Informational presentation on West Area Specific Plan

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing a new Airline Operations Agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. for service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The agenda also includes ceremonial proclamations and the approval of April 8, 2021 meeting minutes.

• New Airline Operations Agreement with Southwest Airlines Co.
• Proclamation for “Captain Farrah”
• Proclamation for “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week”
• Announcement of Megan Bohigian as Fresno’s Poet Laureate
• Approval of April 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The City Council adopted the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, authorizing submission to HUD for $7,079,887 in CDBG, $3,289,681 in HOME, $606,586 in ESG, and $714,258 in HOPWA funds (6-0, Chavez recused). The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a new Airline Operations Agreement with Southwest Airlines, and several construction contracts. Several items were pulled from the agenda, including commercial cannabis actions, which were continued to May 13, 2021.

• Adopted 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD funds (6-0, Chavez recused)
• Approved new Airline Operations Agreement with Southwest Airlines (7-0)
• Approved $892,272.20 road contract to Cal Valley Construction (7-0)
• Approved $464,126 traffic signal contract to Bush Engineering (7-0)
• Approved $385,000 water main contract to Floyd Johnston Construction (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Assembly Bill 559 (6-1, Bredefeld no)
• Continued commercial cannabis ordinance to May 13, 2021
• Continued Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission appointments to April 28, 2021

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special emergency meeting to address COVID-19 response efforts. The council will consider an amendment to appropriate $310,000 to fund an existing contract with UCSF. This funding supports testing, tracing, quarantine, and vaccination services.

• Resolution to appropriate $310,000 for COVID-19 testing, tracing, and vaccination support
• Approval of the third amendment to the UCSF contract regarding COVID-19 services

The Fresno City Council held a special emergency meeting and approved a resolution amending the Annual Appropriation Resolution to allocate up to $310,000 for the existing contract with UCSF for COVID-19 testing, tracing, quarantine, and vaccination support. The council also approved the third amendment to the contract with UCSF. Both actions were adopted unanimously with a 7-0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-108 as amended, appropriating $100,000 to $310,000 for UCSF COVID-19 support (7-0)
• Approved third amendment to contract with UCSF for COVID-19 testing, tracing, quarantine, and vaccination support (7-0)

Planning Commission

The provided agenda for the April 21, 2021, meeting consists of procedural instructions and public comment guidelines. No specific land use projects or ordinances are listed in this document.

• No substantive items listed

The Police Reform Implementation Team

The regular meeting of the Fresno Police Reform Implementation Team scheduled for April 20, 2021, was cancelled. No agenda items were addressed or decided.

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will consider approving comments regarding the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD Community Planning & Development Funding. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Measure C renewal process and reports from subcommittees.

• Approval of DAC comments on the 2021-2022 HUD Annual Action Plan (ID 21-510)
• Presentation on the Measure C renewal process (ID 21-548)
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

• Measure C Renewal Process
• Approval of DAC Comments on the 2021 - 2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD Community Planning & Development Funding

Fresno Youth Commission

The Fresno Youth Commission is conducting a Mayor's Town Hall to discuss issues impacting youth in the City of Fresno. The meeting includes breakout sessions, discussions, and the collection of recommendations.

• Town Hall breakout sessions and discussions
• Collection of public comments and recommendations regarding youth

The Fresno Youth Commission held a special electronic town hall meeting on April 10, 2021, with six members present and ten seats vacant. The commission voted unanimously to have coordinators prepare a report summarizing town hall findings and youth recommendations, to be delivered to the Mayor and City Council. The meeting included public discussion on youth engagement barriers and outreach improvements, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved motion to prepare and deliver town hall report to Mayor and City Council (5-0)

Fresno Youth Commission

The Fresno Youth Commission meeting scheduled for April 9, 2021, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

City Council

The Fresno City Council will review several proclamations and approve meeting minutes. The agenda includes an emergency ordinance regarding hazard pay for grocery store employees. The council will also address cannabis-related resolutions and funding.

• Emergency ordinance for grocery store employee hazard pay (Bill B-5)
• Resolution authorizing State of California Cannabis Equity Act Grant Funding
• $1,205,000 appropriation related to cannabis activity
• Proclamation for 'Recognition of the Armenian Genocide'
• Proclamation for 'Transgender Day of Visibility'

The City Council approved a consent calendar that included cannabis equity grant funding and regulatory amendments, a sole-source contract for police ammunition, and a purchase agreement for property at 887 Fulton Street. The council also adopted resolutions establishing a mobile food vendor committee and denouncing anti-Asian discrimination. Several items were continued to future dates, including a grocery store hazard pay ordinance and a Planning Commission appointment.

• Approved cannabis equity grant funding and amendments to cannabis regulations (6-1, Bredefeld no).
• Approved sole-source contract for police ammunition to Dooley Enterprises, not to exceed $282,400.
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 887 Fulton Street with Noyan Frazier, L.P. (5-1, Bredefeld no, Soria recused).
• Adopted resolution establishing a committee for local mobile food vendors.
• Adopted resolution denouncing discrimination against Asian American communities.
• Approved contract change order for Veterans Boulevard South Extension ($155,555).
• Approved annexation and special tax for Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 97.
• Continued grocery store employee hazard pay ordinance and Planning Commission appointment to future dates.

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special electronic meeting on April 8, 2021. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session regarding ongoing litigation. No public hearings or other legislative actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior Court of Fresno County

The Fresno City Council met in special session and immediately recessed into closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior Court of Fresno County. No public comment was received, and the item was only discussed, not voted on. The meeting adjourned at 5:38 P.M. with no other decisions made.

• Discussed existing litigation in closed session (J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior Court of Fresno County) — no action taken
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:38 P.M. — no other business conducted

Planning Commission

The provided agenda text consists only of procedural rules and administrative instructions for the meeting. No specific land use projects, rezonings, or contracts are listed in this portion of the document.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will hold a regular meeting to address old business. This includes a continued closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Closed session regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 21-488)

Civil Service Board

The board will review minutes from the March 15, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes a continued closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Approval of March 15, 2021 minutes (ID 21-487)
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 21-488)

Fresno Youth Commission

The Fresno Youth Commission will meet electronically to establish its upcoming meeting schedule and town hall plans. The commission will also discuss the format and specific topics for a town hall scheduled for April 10, 2021.

• Approval of the Fresno Youth Commission meeting schedule and town halls
• Discussion of topics and format for the April 10, 2021 Town Hall

The Fresno Youth Commission met electronically on April 2, 2021, and approved its agenda. During discussion of the meeting schedule and town hall topics, the commission lost quorum at 6:47 P.M. and adjourned without taking action on the item. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for April 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Lost quorum and adjourned at 6:47 P.M. without acting on meeting schedule and town hall topics

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special meeting to consider revoking a regulatory agreement involving the city, the county, and CMG Construction Management, Inc. The council will also meet in a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation between these parties.

• Resolution to revoke regulatory agreement with CMG Construction Management, Inc.
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation involving the City, County, and CMG Construction Management

The Fresno City Council voted 6-0 to adopt Resolution 2021-079, disaffirming and revoking a 2019 regulatory agreement between the city (as Housing Successor), Fresno County, and CMG Construction Management. The action followed a closed-session discussion on anticipated litigation involving the same parties. Council President Chavez recused himself and was absent from the vote.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-079 revoking the 2019 regulatory agreement with County of Fresno and CMG Construction (6-0, Chavez recused)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0, Chavez recused)
• Held closed session on anticipated litigation: City of Fresno v. County of Fresno and CMG Construction Management

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will vote on PSA proposals and a call for President Biden to end traffic deaths. The committee is also scheduled to discuss police enforcement, collision reports, and the committee work plan.

• Vote on CMAC BPAC HAWK and Sharrow PSA proposals
• Vote on a call for President Biden to end traffic deaths
• Discussion of PD Enforcement & Collision Report
• Discussion of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Work Plan
• Approval of February 24, 2021, meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will receive staff updates regarding several local landmarks. These include the status of designating Old Armenian Town as a historical district and an anticipated gate installation at the Fresno Water Tower. The meeting also includes an update on an anticipated exterior demolition permit for the Liberty Theater.

• Staff update on anticipated gate installation at Fresno Water Tower (2444 Fresno Street)
• Status of request to designate Old Armenian Town as a Historical District
• Staff update on anticipated exterior demolition permit for Liberty Theater (944 Van Ness Ave)

Fresno Youth Commission

The Fresno Youth Commission will discuss its upcoming meeting schedule and plan for future town halls. The commission will also consider approving a report summarizing the Mayor’s Town Hall held on March 6, 2021.

• Approval of meeting schedule and town halls
• Planning for town hall topics
• Approval of a report summarizing the March 6, 2021, Mayor’s Town Hall
• Submission of findings to City Council and the Mayor

The Fresno Youth Commission approved its next meeting for April 2, 2021, and the next Mayor's Town Hall for April 10, 2021. It also directed YLI coordinators to finalize and submit the March 6 Town Hall report to the Mayor. The agenda was approved, and no public comments were made.

• Approved the March 19, 2021 agenda (5-0).
• Scheduled the next commission meeting for April 2, 2021 at 6 P.M. (5-0).
• Scheduled the next Mayor's Town Hall for April 10, 2021 at 4 P.M. (5-0).
• Directed YLI coordinators to finalize the March 6 Town Hall report with commissioners' input and submit it to the Mayor (5-0).

City Council

The Fresno City Council meeting on March 18, 2021, features several ceremonial proclamations. The council will also consider an amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code related to technical tax and fee administration requirements.

• Proclamation for “Woman of the Year”
• Proclamation for “2021 National AG Day”
• Proclamation for “Small Business Development Center’s Day”
• Proclamation for “Preston Prince Day”
• Amendment to Fresno Municipal Code (Bill No. B-4)

The Fresno City Council approved several consent calendar items, including contracts for homeless services, software support, and a freeway litter abatement project. It also approved adding up to five full-time positions to council district offices, and adopted resolutions for a community facilities district annexation. The meeting included several items pulled from the consent calendar for discussion, with most approved after debate.

• Approved amended HEAP agreements for homeless services totaling $2.27M (6-0, Chavez recused)
• Approved adding up to 5 full-time positions to Council District offices (7-0)
• Approved $4.78M contract for 12 Peterbilt refuse trucks (7-0)
• Approved $3.19M Microsoft enterprise licensing renewal (7-0)
• Approved $164,514 contract for meter boxes and parts (7-0)
• Approved $321,335 settlement and $208,868 change order for Fulton Street project (6-0, Soria absent)
• Adopted resolution appropriating $197,000 for freeway litter abatement (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions and ordinance for CFD No. 11 Annexation No. 120 (5-2)

City Council

The Fresno City Council scheduled a special meeting to conduct a closed session with legal counsel. The discussion focuses on matters regarding public security and the state of emergency related to COVID-19.

• Closed session regarding public security and COVID-19 emergency concerns

The Fresno City Council met in special session and immediately entered closed session to discuss matters related to public security and COVID-19 emergency declarations. No public comment was heard, and no decisions were made in open session. The meeting adjourned at 4:12 PM.

• Held closed session under Government Code Section 54957(a) to discuss public security threats and COVID-19 related concerns.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 4:12 PM without any public votes or actions.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting includes procedural items and the consideration of a tentative tract map. The provided agenda text primarily details public comment procedures for remote attendance.

• Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6333

Civil Service Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from the February 2, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes closed sessions concerning public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. Members of the public may also address unscheduled items during the meeting.

• Approval of February 2, 2021 minutes (ID 21-384)
• Closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release (ID 21-385)
• Closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release (ID 21-387)

The Civil Service Board approved the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes and two closed-session items related to continued public employee discipline/dismissal/release cases. Both closed-session items were approved and returned signed, with no appellant or appointing authority present. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public communications.

• Approved February 2, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved closed-session item ID 21-385 on employee discipline/dismissal/release (3-0)
• Approved closed-session item ID 21-387 on employee discipline/dismissal/release (3-0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two primary items. The council will vote on a settlement agreement with the South Fresno Community Alliance and an agreement for emergency shelter services.

• Settlement Agreement with South Fresno Community Alliance
• $641,581.50 agreement with RH Community Builders for Homeless Triage Center/Emergency Shelter Services

The Fresno City Council approved a $641,581.50 agreement with RH Community Builders for homeless triage center and emergency shelter services, with amendments limiting the contract to 3 months (with an option for 3 more), requiring a partnership agreement with the Fresno City Housing Authority by April 22, 2021, and a plan to move unsheltered people from freeways to housing. The council also approved a settlement agreement with the South Fresno Community Alliance. Both items passed 6-0 with Councilmember Soria absent.

• Approved settlement agreement with South Fresno Community Alliance (6-0)
• Approved $641,581.50 homeless services contract with RH Community Builders, amended to 3 months with option for 3 more (6-0)
• Required administration to bring housing authority partnership agreement by April 22, 2021
• Required administration to present plan for moving unsheltered people from freeways to housing by April 22, 2021

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will consider appointing two members to its Transportation Subcommittee. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Solid Waste Special Handling Program and approval of February minutes.

• Appointment of Ken Elvington to the Transportation Subcommittee (ID 21-359)
• Appointment of Rain Chamberlain to the Transportation Subcommittee (ID 21-360)
• Presentation on Solid Waste Special Handling Program (ID 21-358)
• Approval of February 9, 2021 minutes (ID 21-361)

Fresno Youth Commission

The Fresno Youth Commission is conducting a Mayor's Town Hall via video conference. The meeting includes breakout sessions to discuss issues impacting local youth and expectations for the Mayor.

• Mayor's Town Hall breakout sessions
• Discussion on issues impacting Fresno youth
• Discussion of expectations for the Mayor

The Fresno Youth Commission held a special electronic town hall meeting on March 6, 2021, featuring Mayor Jerry Dyer. The meeting included public comments and discussions on youth issues, but no formal decisions were made. The commission lost quorum at 5:58 PM, and a special meeting may be scheduled to approve the report.

• Approved the agenda for March 6, 2021 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Held town hall with Mayor Dyer; no formal actions taken

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing a contract extension for the purchase and delivery of refuse and recycling containers not to exceed $1,232,800. The agenda also includes technical amendments to the municipal code and a proclamation for National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

• One-year extension for refuse and recycling container purchase, not to exceed $1,232,800
• Proclamation for “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month”
• Introduction of bill amending Fresno Municipal Code regarding tax and fee administration
• Approval of February 18, 2021, meeting minutes

The Fresno City Council approved a $29,467,800 appropriation for emergency rental assistance from federal and state funds, and introduced an emergency ordinance for grocery store employee hazard pay, with adoption scheduled for March 18. The council also approved several resolutions, including a $1,069,700 appropriation for Fire Station 18 construction and a $3,663,600 appropriation for the Transformative Climate Communities grant. Items removed from the agenda included the Veterans Memorial Building lease and two real property negotiations.

• Approved $29,467,800 for Emergency Rental Grant Funds (7-0)
• Introduced grocery store employee hazard pay ordinance, laid over to March 18 (5-2, Bredefeld no)
• Approved $1,069,700 for Fire Station 18 Construction Fund (7-0)
• Approved $3,663,600 for TCC grant (7-0)
• Approved $2,822,054 construction contract for Recycled Water Extension to MLK Center (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 for South Fresno AB 617 Truck Rerouting Study (7-0)
• Approved annexation and special tax for CFD No. 11, Annexation No. 119 (7-0)
• Approved plan amendments and rezone for 12.18 acres at Jensen and Maple Aves (7-0)

Planning Commission

This meeting consists of procedural items and the approval of past meeting minutes. The commission will conduct the session electronically via Zoom or telephone. No new development projects or ordinances are listed in this portion of the agenda.

• Approval of December 16, 2020, meeting minutes (ID 21-256)
• Approval of February 3, 2021, meeting minutes (ID 21-271)

City of Fresno Capital Projects Oversight Board

The Capital Projects Oversight Board will review actions related to the Fulton Street Reconstruction Project. This includes a settlement agreement and a construction contract change order. The board will also conduct elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• $321,335 settlement agreement with American Paving Company and others
• $208,867.75 contract change order for the Fulton Street Reconstruction Project
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of January 6, 2020 meeting minutes

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review the Fresno report from CalBike Central Valley Bikeways. Staff will present updates on the Palm/Belmont Class IV project, safety education funds, and ATP coordination. The committee will also discuss AB 992 and the annual report to Council.

• CalBike Central Valley Bikeways - Fresno Report
• Palm/Belmont Class IV staff report
• PD Enforcement & Collision Report
• Safety Education Funds update
• AB 992 discussion

Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee

The Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee will review the FY2020 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report and Debt Report. The committee will also receive status updates regarding audits for the Police, Fire, and Parking divisions.

• Presentation of CAFR and Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for FY2020
• Status update on Parking Division Audit
• Status update on Police Department Audit
• Status update on Fire Department Audit
• Approval of March 11, 2019 meeting minutes

The Finance and Audit Committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 11, 2019 meeting. It received presentations on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for FY2020, as well as status updates on parking, police, and fire department audits. No formal decisions were made on these presentations.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2019 meeting (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing staff updates regarding several local landmarks and district designations. This includes the status of proposed City Historic Districts and a request to designate Old Armenian Town as a Historical District. The commission will also receive an update regarding a new gate installation for the Fresno Water Tower.

• Staff update regarding new gate installation for Fresno Water Tower at 2444 Fresno Street
• Status of recommendations for proposed City Historic Districts
• Status of request to designate Old Armenian Town as a Historical District

City Council

The Fresno City Council is meeting to certify election results for the Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Tax Ordinance (Measure P). The council will also consider resolutions regarding local transactions and use taxes.

• Certifying Measure P election results from November 6, 2018
• Authorizing agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
• Adopting an amendment to appropriate up to $175,000
• Black History Month Proclamation Presentation

The council adopted the Zero Fare Clean Air Act resolution as amended, removing language about riders remaining on the bus for more than two successive hours. The council also approved a $7.98 million COVID-19 relief package, reallocating funds to acquire and rehabilitate hotel/motel sites for emergency homeless shelter. A motion to direct the City Attorney to sue Fresno Unified School District to reopen for in-person learning failed 4-3.

• Adopted Zero Fare Clean Air Act resolution as amended (5-2)
• Approved $7,980,086 CDBG-CV and $5,960,899 ESG-CV2 COVID-19 funding allocations, amended to add $2,106,484 for hotel/motel shelter acquisition (7-0)
• Denied motion to direct City Attorney to sue Fresno Unified School District (4-3)
• Approved consent calendar including $138,320 security contract for wastewater facility and $145,158 sewer design contract (7-0)
• Approved $1,138,000 grant application for Merced Complete Street Project
• Approved Measure P tax ordinance implementation resolutions (5-2)
• Approved $60,000 budget reallocation from City Attorney to City Council
• Approved annexation resolution for Tract 6285 and final map for Tract 6235

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural items for the February 17, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. The scheduled actions are limited to the approval of past meeting minutes. No new land use projects or ordinances are listed in this document.

• Approval of December 2, 2020, meeting minutes (ID 21-270)
• Approval of minutes from a previous meeting (ID 21-256)

Fresno Youth Commission

The commission will review the meeting schedule through June 2021 and receive updates on Mayor Dyer's youth forums. Members will also discuss the “Zero-Fare” Transportation Initiative and COVID-19 impacts on youth education resources.

• Approval of meeting schedule through June 2021
• Update on Councilmember Tyler Maxwell’s “Zero-Fare” Transportation Initiative
• Discussion regarding Mayor Dyer's presentation on youth forums and town halls
• Updates on COVID-19 impacts on youth education materials and resources

The Fresno Youth Commission approved a motion to update and send a letter of support for the Zero-Fare Clean Air Act to the City Council and Mayor. The commission also set its next meeting for March 6, 2021, and approved the agenda and minutes from January 14, 2021. Commissioner Lopez requested and received Mayor Dyer's agreement to reserve a youth seat on the new Measure P commission.

• Approved agenda for February 11, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes for January 14, 2021 (6-0)
• Set next meeting date for March 6, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved updating and sending letter of support for Zero-Fare Clean Air Act (5-0)

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will review updates regarding the Active Transportation Plan and grants. The meeting also includes a presentation on CTAP outreach programs and an appointment to the Housing Subcommittee.

• Active Transportation Plan and grants update
• CTAP outreach webinar presentation
• Appointment of Dr. Lotoya Rodrick to the Housing Subcommittee

City Council

The Fresno City Council is meeting to review annual financial reports and approve several proclamations. The council will also consider a contract for ten new vehicles for the Code Enforcement Division.

• Purchase of 10 Toyota Prius vehicles for $241,951.50 from Toyota of Selma
• Proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
• Proclamation for National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
• First Amendment to agreement with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC for $200,000

Planning Commission

This document outlines meeting procedures and public comment instructions for the February 3, 2021, Planning Commission meeting. No specific project decisions or agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board approved minutes from January 13, 2021, and scheduled a public employee discipline appeal hearing for April 6-7, 2021. The board also approved findings, decision, and order after hearing in a closed session, and approved a joint stipulation to continue hearing dates, tentatively scheduling the hearing for March 8 or 15, 2021. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 (3-0)
• Scheduled discipline appeal hearing for April 6-7, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved Findings, Decision and Order After Hearing in closed session (3-0)
• Approved Joint Stipulation to continue hearing dates, tentatively March 8 or 15, 2021 (3-0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council meeting includes ceremonial proclamations and routine business items. Proposed actions include approving previous meeting minutes and extending a consulting agreement for the Southwest Recycled Water Distribution System.

• Proclamation for 'John DeLucia'
• Proclamation for Fresno Irrigation District’s 100th Anniversary
• Proclamation for 'Corin Hoggard Day'
• Contract amendment with Silveira Consulting, Inc.
• Leasing of 158 acres at Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility

Fresno Youth Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Youth Commission scheduled for January 28, 2021, was cancelled. The agenda included items regarding the Zero-Fare Transportation Initiative and COVID-19 impacts on youth education.

• Zero-Fare Transportation Initiative
• COVID-19 pandemic impacts on youth education

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet remotely to discuss transit policy and safety data. The agenda includes a presentation on District 4 Transit Policy and a report on police enforcement and collisions. Members will also review the committee work plan and safety education funds.

• District 4 Transit Policy presentation
• PD Enforcement & Collision Report
• BPAC Work Plan review
• Safety Education Funds report
• Election of Officers

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will receive a subcommittee recommendation regarding the names of City facilities. The agenda also includes staff updates on the Fresno Water Tower and the status of the Old Armenian Town historical district designation.

• Recommendation regarding City facility names (Resolution 2020-272)
• Staff update on Fresno Water Tower application
• Status update for 1458 E. Divisadero (Hopkins Home)
• Update on proposed Old Armenian Town Historical District designation
• Review of Producers Dairy at 450 E. Belmont

Planning Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Fresno Planning Commission on January 20, 2021, was cancelled. Two agenda items were continued to the February 3, 2021, meeting.

• Cancellation of the January 20, 2021, meeting
• Continuation of two agenda items to February 3, 2021

Fresno Youth Commission

The Fresno Youth Commission will hear presentations from Mayor Jerry Dyer regarding youth initiatives and Councilmember Tyler Maxwell regarding transit policy. The meeting also includes discussions on community violence and the impact of COVID-19 on youth education.

• Presentation by Mayor Jerry Dyer regarding priorities and youth initiative
• Presentation by Councilmember Tyler Maxwell regarding transit policy
• Updates and actions pertaining to the Violence Youth Summit and community violence
• Discussion of COVID-19 pandemic impacts on youth, including back-to-school resources

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will review a presentation from Public Works regarding the Complete Streets Report. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October and November 2020 and subcommittee reports.

• Public Works Complete Streets Report presentation (ID 21-128)
• Approval of October 13, 2020, meeting minutes (ID 21-269)
• Approval of November 3, 2020, meeting minutes (ID 21-127)
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

City Council

The meeting includes the administration of oaths of office for Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer and several councilmembers-elect. The agenda also features statements from outgoing Mayor Lee Brand and Councilmember Paul Caprioglio.

• Oath of office for Mayor-elect Jerry Dyer
• Oaths of office for Councilmembers-elect Mike Karbassi, Tyler Maxwell, and Garry Bredefeld
• Statements by outgoing Mayor Lee Brand and Councilmember Paul Caprioglio
• Approval of December 2020 meeting minutes

The Fresno City Council held its first regular meeting of 2021, swearing in new members and Mayor Jerry Dyer. The council adopted a resolution directing staff to negotiate a project labor agreement for citywide public works projects (6-1), approved several consent calendar items including final maps and resolutions, and continued the Parc West development hearing to January 28. The council also elected Luis Chavez as Council President and Nelson Esparza as Vice President.

• Adopted resolution directing negotiation of project labor agreement for city public works (6-1)
• Elected Luis Chavez as Council President and Nelson Esparza as Vice President (4-2, Chavez abstained)
• Approved consent calendar items including final maps for Tracts 6249, 6280, 6291 and resolutions 2021-001 to 2021-005
• Adopted resolution declaring APN 459-282-13T surplus (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Measure P passing by simple majority (5-2)
• Continued Parc West development hearing to January 28, 2021
• Continued 7-Eleven conditional use permit appeal to January 28, 2021
• Adopted Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 21-22 for Successor Agency (7-0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a special electronic meeting to consider one resolution. This resolution expresses solidarity with farmers protesting farming bills in India and supports members of the local South Asian community.

• Resolution expressing solidarity with Indian farmers' protests and Fresno's South Asian community

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Planning Commission scheduled for January 6, 2021, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

• No specific projects, rezonings, or contracts were listed due to the cancellation.