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Home My WebLink About2023-04-27 Council Agenda Special Meeting PacketThursday, April 27, 2023 1:30 PM City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) City Council President - Tyler Maxwell Vice President - Annalisa Perea Councilmembers: Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Georgeanne A. White City Attorney - Andrew Janz City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC Meeting Agenda - Final Special Meeting 04-27-2023 AP/LC 7-0 AS AMENDED April 27, 2023City Council Meeting Agenda - Final THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways: 1) Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 a) To speak during a City Council meeting in person: fill out a speaker card (available in the Council Chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the Council Chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for public comment. 2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bEyFPY5XRIeEVNfYKUqqIg a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. b) To speak during a City Council meeting while attending remotely: while in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen. All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address Council pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). SUBMIT DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item be heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods: 1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and will be a part of the official record. Page 2 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto April 27, 2023City Council Meeting Agenda - Final a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/ 2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c). a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number. VIEWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live: 1) City of Fresno website: https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click “In Progress” to view the live meeting). 2) Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ld83D8QGn1YBDw6aD5dZA/videos 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 Should any of the five viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Council meeting will continue uninterrupted. Council meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Council Chamber. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Page 3 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto April 27, 2023City Council Meeting Agenda - Final NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DATE: Thursday, April 27, 2023 TIME: 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard LOCATION: City Hall and Electronic Meeting Please Take Notice the Council of the City of Fresno hereby calls a Special Meeting of the City Council pursuant to California Government Code section 54956 at the above stated time and place for the following purpose: 1:33 P.M. ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA ID 23-701 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed Sponsors:Council President Maxwell OPEN SESSION A.ID 23-702 RESOLUTION - Amending the Better Business Act Providing an Exception for Affordable Housing, Senior Affordable Housing, and Mixed-Use Projects Benefitting the Public Health, Safety, and Welfare of the City Sponsors:Councilmember Chavez B.ID 23-703 ***RESOLUTION - Supporting a City Contribution of Funds to, or on Behalf of, FCTC Senior, LP for the Construction of Water Infrastructure Necessary to Meet Fire Suppression Requirements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,700,000, Associated with the Fancher Creek Town Center Development and Affordable Housing Projects therein (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors:Councilmember Chavez Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the City Council concerning this matter. ADJOURNMENT Page 4 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-701 Agenda Date:4/27/2023 Agenda #: REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:TYLER MAXWELL, Council President District 4, City Council SUBJECT Notice of Special Meeting - Signed Attachment: Signed Special Meeting Notice City of Fresno Printed on 4/26/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 04-27-2023 APPROVED City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-702 Agenda Date:4/27/2023 Agenda #:A. REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember District 5 SUBJECT RESOLUTION - Amending the Better Business Act Providing an Exception for Affordable Housing, Senior Affordable Housing, and Mixed-Use Projects Benefitting the Public Health, Safety, and Welfare of the City RECOMMENDATION [If more than one recommendation pluralize] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY [Brief, 1-2 paragraphs; information stated here must be expanded in Background section; clear and concise so anyone understands action being requested] BACKGROUND [Include: Any prior history; “City Attorney has reviewed and approved to form,” if applicable; source of funding; appropriate regulation summary information] ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS [Include CEQA findings or state N/A] LOCAL PREFERENCE [N/A due to State and Federal money; N/A because it is more than ½ of 1%; or yes, state why] FISCAL IMPACT [Funding source, clarify whether General Fund is or is not impacted; appropriation authority already approved or an AAR is attached; if appropriate explain impact on other projects or timing of funding from other agencies; future obligations] Attachment: [If more than one, pluralize] City of Fresno Printed on 5/4/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 04-27-2023 LC/MK 7-0 R. 2023-111 AS AMENDED 1 of 2 Date Adopted: Date Approved: Effective Date: City Attorney Approval: ______ Resolution No. ____________ RESOLUTION NO. ____________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE BETTER BUSINESS ACT PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND MIXED-USE PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the Better Business Act (the Act) was adopted by Council on May 21, 2009, and amended September 26, 2013, November 20, 2014, and January 14, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Council now wishes to amend the Act to allow for exemption for affordable housing and mixed-use projects; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno as follows: 1.The following language shall be added to Section 2 of the Act: Affordable housing, senior affordable housing, and mixed-use projects for which the City is contributing funds from state or federal allocations to fulfill required health and safety related conditions of approval shall be exempt upon the adoption of a finding by the Council that the City contribution would benefit the public health, safety, and welfare. 2.This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 2 of 2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss. CITY OF FRESNO ) I, TODD STERMER, City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a special meeting held on the day of 2023. TODD STERMER, CMC City Clerk By: Deputy Date APPROVED AS TO FORM: ANDREW JANZ City Attorney By: Raj Singh Badhesha Date Chief Assistant City Attorney City of Fresno Staff Report 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov File #:ID 23-703 Agenda Date:4/27/2023 Agenda #:B. REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember District 5 SUBJECT ***RESOLUTION - Supporting a City Contribution of Funds to, or on Behalf of, FCTC Senior, LP for the Construction of Water Infrastructure Necessary to Meet Fire Suppression Requirements, in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,700,000, Associated with the Fancher Creek Town Center Development and Affordable Housing Projects therein (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RECOMMENDATION [If more than one recommendation pluralize] EXECUTIVE SUMMARY [Brief, 1-2 paragraphs; information stated here must be expanded in Background section; clear and concise so anyone understands action being requested] BACKGROUND [Include: Any prior history; “City Attorney has reviewed and approved to form,” if applicable; source of funding; appropriate regulation summary information] ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS [Include CEQA findings or state N/A] LOCAL PREFERENCE [N/A due to State and Federal money; N/A because it is more than ½ of 1%; or yes, state why] FISCAL IMPACT [Funding source, clarify whether General Fund is or is not impacted; appropriation authority already approved or an AAR is attached; if appropriate explain impact on other projects or timing of funding from other agencies; future obligations] Attachment:[If more than one, pluralize] City of Fresno Printed on 5/4/2023Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™ 04-27-2023 LC/MK 7-0 R. 2023-112