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Planning Commission
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Regular Meeting

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  1. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing to consider Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6397 and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6397 for approximately 4.72 acres of property located on the east side of North Cornelia Avenue, between West McKinley and West Hedges Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6397 dated February 5, 2025, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 (In-fill Development Projects) of CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6397 proposing to subdivide approximately 4.72 acres of property into a 26-lot single-family residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated February 5, 2025.
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  3. Agenda Ready
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    Workshop: Development Code Text Amendments

Historic Preservation Commission
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Regular Meeting

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  1. Agenda Ready
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    December 23, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

    On motion of Commissioner Johnston, seconded by Commissioner Federico, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    Review and Adopt City’s CLG 2023-2024 Annual Report pursuant to FMC 12-1606(b)(16).

    On motion of Commissioner Eddings, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  3. Agenda Ready
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    Annual Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair of Historic Preservation Commission, pursuant to FMC 12-1605(b).

    On motion of Commissioner Laval, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. Agenda Ready
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    Annual Reappointment of Subcommittees

    On motion of Commissioner Federico, seconded by Commissioner Halajian, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  5. Agenda Ready
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    UPDATE on Regular Monthly Topics: 1. Staff Updates 2. Proposed Historic Districts 3. Architectural Review Subcommittee Updates 4. Plaque Design Subcommittee Update 5. Economic Incentive Subcommittee Update

  6. Agenda Ready
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    Annual Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair of Historic Preservation Commission, pursuant to FMC 12-1605(b).

    On motion of Commissioner Laval, seconded by Commissioner Halajian, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

City Council
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Regular Meeting

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

  3. Agenda Ready
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    Proclamation for ‘Meux Home”
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  4. Passed
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    Approve the appointment of James Poptanich to the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging Board for a term ending January 4, 2027.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  5. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6410, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located near the northeast corner of South Peach Avenue and East Church Avenue. (Council District 5)
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  6. Passed
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    Approve the appointment of Navkaran Gurm to the Public Financing Authority of the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District for a term which serves at the pleasure of the Councilmember.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  7. Passed
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    Approve the reappointment of Stephen Avila to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) for a term ending November 1, 2026. Approve the appointment of James D. Martinez to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board for a term ending August 3, 2028. Approve the re-appointment of Raquel Busani to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board for a term ending August 3, 2028.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Item

    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: Josie Rodriguez v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2022043424 (Police Department)

  9. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic), Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management) Unit 10; 8. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11. Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)

  10. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298

  11. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Doredda Grossman, et al v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG00345

  12. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the Cesar Chavez Boulevard (formerly California Avenue) Improvements Projects from Fruit Avenue to Mayor Avenue (Council District 3): 1. Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Peters Engineering Group, of Clovis, California, in the amount of $320,000 with a $32,000 contingency, for the design and construction support services for the Cesar Chavez Complete Streets Project from Fruit Avenue to Mayor Avenue (Council District 3) (Bid File 12500464) 2. Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Peters Engineering Group, of Clovis, California, in the amount of $910,335 with a $91,034 contingency, for the design and construction support services for the Cesar Chavez Boulevard Enhancements Project from Fruit Avenue to Pottle Avenue (Council District 3) (Bid File 12500464)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  14. Passed
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    Award a Requirements Contract to Briner & Son Inc. of Fresno, California, to provide Landscape Maintenance Services to Community Facilities District No. 15 within the City of Fresno, for one year with seven optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $128,586.28 per year plus an annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12500184), and to authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on behalf of the City. (Council District 6)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  16. Agenda Ready
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    Submission for informational purposes of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (“ACFR”) regarding the financial activities of the City of Fresno Retirement Systems for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024
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  17. Passed
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    Reject all bids of a three-year base contract, with options for two one-year extensions, for the purchase Radial Tire Leasing Services (Bid File 12500030).

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  18. Passed
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    Approve the appointment of Richard Burrell to the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno to a term ending April 30, 2028. Approve the appointment of Lydia Zabrycki to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to a term ending November 1, 2025.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  19. Passed
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    Approve a consultant services agreement with Leon Environmental Consulting in an amount not to exceed $200,000, to provide professional inspection, testing, and consultant services for potentially hazardous materials (lead-based paint and asbestos containing materials) as well as supervision of removal of hazardous materials for demolitions of dangerous structures conducted by Code Enforcement; and authorize the City Attorney or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  20. Passed
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    Approve a Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement between Metro Hospitality Services, Inc., and City of Fresno to extend the construction schedule for the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Downtown Fresno located at the northeast corner of Inyo and M Street (District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  21. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the 2025 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of $203,142 in grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2025 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 36th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $101,600 in Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program Grant funding for the Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Marjaree Mason Center, Inc. for the total grant amount not to exceed $138,662 4. Authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with Marjaree Mason Center Inc., on behalf of the City

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  22. Adopted as Amended
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    RESOLUTION - Adopting the Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines.

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  23. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Code Enforcement Division in the City Attorney’s Office: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Third Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2024-121, adding one permanent, full-time Housing Program Supervisor position in the City Attorney’s Office, Division of Code Enforcement (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  24. Agenda Ready
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    Proclamation for “Despierta Valle Central”
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  25. Passed
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    Approve the First Amendment to Local Housing Trust Fund Avalon Commons Phase II Agreement with Avalon Commons Phase II, LP., a California Limited Partnership, to extend the project schedule beyond 180 cumulative days. (Council District 6)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  26. Continued
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    HEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410, amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P23-03410 dated January 15, 2025, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. 2. BILL (for introduction) amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code, relating to relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions.

  28. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant application and acceptance of funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2024 Homeownership Super NOFA for funding under the CalHome Program for Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  29. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Planning Grant Application to the Office of the Secretary (OST), US Department of Transportation (DOT) for the 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program for project planning, preparation, and/or design activities for the Shaw Avenue and State Route 99 Freeway Interchange Improvement project; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council Districts 1 and 2).

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  30. Passed
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    Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Shade & Partners Technology Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of the Cornerstone Learning Management system for a three-year term, with two optional year extensions, in the amount of $207,714.50 for year one with annual renewals not to exceed 10% more than the previous year.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  31. Passed
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    Approve the Water System Consolidation Agreement between Three Palms Mobile Home Park, LLC and the City of Fresno for a water connection to serve Three Palms MH Park and authorize the Director of Public Utilities to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno. (Council District 3)

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  32. Passed
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    Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Pcubed Associates, Inc. of Glendale, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $184,875, paid on a time and materials basis for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $302,175, with a contingency amount not to exceed $11,730; and to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2026, for the Forensic Investigation of Structural Components at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project. (Council District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  33. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 310-250-13 as Annexation Number 65 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 9:15 am. (East side of North Armstrong Avenue and East Harvard Avenue) (Council District 7)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  34. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 506-130-04S as Annexation Number 64 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 9:20 am (Southwest corner of West Sierra Avenue and North Polk Avenue). (Council District 2)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  35. Passed
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    Approve a Cooperative Purchase agreement with KIS for server virtualization subscription licensing and support for the City for three years, in the amount of $797,839.20, in accordance with purchasing procedures from cooperative purchase agreements as set forth in Administrative Order 3-1; and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  38. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) South Fresno Community Alliance v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 21CECG03237

  39. Passed
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    Approve the First Amendment to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Econo North Apartments Agreement with Better Opportunities Builder, Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, to extend the project schedule beyond 180 cumulative days. (District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  40. Agenda Ready
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    PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Attorney 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney

  41. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to executing the Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement: 1. RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and certain separate lease schedules with respect to the acquisition, purchase, financing and leasing of equipment for the public benefit; and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents required in connection therewith. 2. Approve an agreement of the Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement (MELPA) with Banc of America Public Capital Corp (BAPCC). 3. Authorize the City Controller to sign the Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and related documents with BAPCC on behalf of the City.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  43. Passed
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    Council Boards and Commissions Communications, Reports, Assignments and/or Appointments, Reappointments, Removals to/from City and non-City Boards and Commissions.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  44. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name(s): City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities Court of Appeal Case No.: F084662; and Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno Court of Appeal Case No.: F084666 (PARCS Department)

  45. Passed
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    Bill - (For Introduction) Adding Chapter 10 of Article 27 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to the Anti Human Transportation and Abandonment Ordinance

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  46. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the emergency landfill gas collection and control system repairs and site security improvements at the Fresno Municipal Sanitary Landfill Superfund Site (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  47. Passed
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    Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 10-2204(a) of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to the Pre-Removal Notice

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Parks, Recreation, And Arts Commission
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Regular Meeting

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  1. Passed
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    Approval of the regular meeting minutes of December 16, 2024.

    On motion of Commissioner Caglia, seconded by Commissioner Barraza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.

  3. Agenda Ready
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    Workshop - Quarterly progress overview of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program Process. Q4 - 2024. (Fresno Arts Council).
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  4. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.

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    Workshop: Development Code Text Amendments