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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 06/06/1989• • APPROVED AS OFFICIAL COpy 6/13/89 Fresno, California June 6, 1989 The counci 1 of the ci ty of Fresn~) met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, at the hour of 9:00 A~M. on the day above written. Present: Rod Anaforian Torn Bohigian Les Rimber Torn MacMichael Chri-s Petersen Craig ·Scharton Karen Humphrey James E. Aldredge, City Manager Jacqueline L. Ryle, City Clerk Ruth yanes, Assistant City ClerK Harvey Wallace, City Attorney Councilmember Councilmember councilmember councilmember Counci Imember councilmember Mayor Reverend Kenneth Ransfer, Sr., Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, gave the invocation. Mayor Humphrey led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 30, 1989 On motion of Councilmember Bohigian, seconded by Councilmember Petersen, unanimously carried, the minutes of May 30, 1989, approved as submi tted. Ayes Noes Absent Abstain Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Schar ton None None Humphrey APPROVE AGENDA: REPORT ON OUTREACH EFFORTS IN THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN COMMUNITY FOR POLICE OFFICERS -COUNCILMEMBER BOBIGIAN staff directed to bring back report within 30 days. PROCLAMATION OF L~URIE TUTTLE DAY i ;}. Read and presented by City clerk Ryle. 113-341 6/6/89 • • ), REPORT BY MAYOR HUMPHREY ON SISTER CITY / ,- DES!GNATION WITH DZAMBUL, RUSSIA Mayor Humphrey reported she brought back agreements .from the City of Dzambul, Russia, for the Sister Cities program and would bring them to the Council for approval as soon as possible. She also noted that city officials from Dzambul would be visiting Fresno in the Fall. ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR: RESOLUTION NO. 89-232 -APPROVE FINAL MAP AND ~UBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR TRACT NO. 4029, FILED BY ESCA~ON VILLAS PARTNERS, NORTH SIDE OF E. ESCALON BETWEEN. N. BLACKSTONE AND F·REEWAY 41 (CONVERSION TO A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION NO. 89-233 -l02ND AMENDMENT TO AAR 88-218 APPROPRIATING $300,000 TO PURCHASE RIGHT OF WAY FOR ACCESS ROAD TQ MARRIO'I'.T' S HOTEL AND SUR~. "'DNDING AREA (SAN JOSE AVENUE) "J RESOLUTION NO. 89-234 -19TH AMENDMENT TO SALARY RES. 88-271 CREATING CLASSES OF HEA\ry EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I/II/LEADWORKER, LIGET EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I/II/LEAD- WORKER AND DELETING TaE CLASSES OF fLEET MECHANIC/ LEADWORKER, EFFECTIVE JUNE 16, 1989 APPROVE FRESNO PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL (PIC) 1989-90 ) ( MASTER SUBGRANT AGREEMENT, AND THE MAYOR AUTHORIZED TO ) EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING THERETO ON BEHALF OF ) THE CITY ) REQUEST FOR APPROVALcOF FRESNO PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL ) ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET IN ) THE AMOUNT OF $1,858,004 FOR F6 89-90, AND THE MAYOR ) AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING THERETO } ON BEHALF OF THE CITY ) AWARD CONTRACT TO STANTON OFFICE MACHINES IN THE TOTAL ) AMOUNT OF $23,093.37 FOR THREE OFFICE COPIERS ) AWARD CONTRACT TO IBM CORPORATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT ) ., OF $16,417.63 FOR LOCAL DATA COMPUTER CONTROLLER, ) MULTIPLEXORS AND PRINTER; AND ~O MEMOREX TELEX ) CORPORATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,991.73 FOR REMOTE ) DATA CONTROLLER ) I AWARD CONTRACT TO SAFETY ELECTRIC IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF , $81,389 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND LIGHTING MODIFICATIONS AT SHIELDS AND PALM AVENUES FOR LEFT-HAND PHASING' 113-342 6/6/89 • AWARD CONTRACT TO DALE ELECTRIC IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF I~ $64,632 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND LIGHTING INSTALLATION AT SHAW AND EL CAPITAN AVENUES • APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. JOSEPH SACKS TO THE BUMAN 1 I~ RELATIONS COMMISSION -MAYOR HUMPHREY (ADOPTION) ) AWARD CONTRACT TO SIGNAL CONTROL COMPANX IN THE TOTAL (1\ AMOUNT OF $58,053.15 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS AND ANCILLARY DEVICES ·~WARD.CONTRACT TO cONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS ,( IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $14,101.66 FOR TRAFFI~SIGNAL POLE, STREETLIGHT POLES AND MAST ARMS AWARD CONTRACT TO L. N. CURTIS & SONS IN 'THE TOTAL AMOUNT , : OF $20,655.58 FOR TOP-GRADE, HEAVY-DUTY FIRE HOSE ) ) ) On . motion of CpuncHmernber Kimber, seconded by councilmember Petersen, Quly carried, the above entitled items approved by the following vote: Ayes Noes Absent Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey None None /\ AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 16 INCH WATER MAIN CROSSING FREEWAY 41 upon question of Councilmember Anaforian, public Works Director Johnsen explained the problems encountered in installing a water pipe t.o the subdivision Que to changed schedules by the contractor working on a Caltrans project who failed to notify the city thereby causing the delay. Councilmember Anaforian requested that staff bring back information as to the cost to the City for the delay, ~hich was the direction given. On motion of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by Councilmember ~imber, duly carried, RESOLVED that award of contract to Floyd Johnston Construction in the total amount of $95,555 for construction of a 16 inch water main crossing Freeway 41 is hereby approved by the following vote: Ayes Noes Absent .. i Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey None None 113-343 6/6/89 . . • • AWARD CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND LIGHTING l INSTALLATION AT SHAW AND WOODROW AVENUES Removed from agenda. AWARD CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND LIGHTING \;'\ MODIFICATION AT CEDAR AND '~STOW AVENUES FOR LEFT-HAND PHASING " Upon question of Councilmember Anaforian, Public Works Director Johnson . iesponded the Notice to Proceed would be issued in approximately one month. Councilmember Anaforian requested that in the future that information be included in the staff report, which was the' direction given. on motion of COllncilmember Anaforian, seconded by Councilmember Kimber, _ duly carried, RESOLVED that award of contract to safety Electric in the total amount of $79,283 to modify traffic signals at Cedar and Barstow Avenues for left-hand. phasing is pereby approved by the following vote: Ayes Noes Absent Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Schar ton Humphrey None None PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT OF GWEN HANSEN TO THE COMMISSION ':' ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN -COUNCILMEMBER BOHIGIAN Counci lmember Anaforian noted it was the practice of the Council to include the application as part of the memorandum. Councilmember Bohigian indicated he wouln include it for the next agenda. The above was introduced before the Council and laid over one week. CONSENT CALENDAR -BILLS FOR ADOPTION: BILL NO. 8-69 -ORDINANCE NO. 89-65 -AMEND THE FRESNO :\ MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRANSIT STORAGE AND TRANSIT STORAGE YARDS BILL NO. 8-70 -ORDINANCE NO. '89-66 -AMEND THE FRESNO ) MUNICIPAL COD.E RELATING TO CHILD DAY CARE 0 _. I BILL NO. 8-71 -ORDINANCE NO. 89-67 -AMEND THE FRESNO MUNICIPAL COPE RELATING TO THE "BAW BOULEVARD AREA OVER- LAY DISTRICT 113-344 6/6/89 . . • • BILL NO. B-72 -ORDINANCE NO. 89-68 -AMEND OFFICIAL ZONE MAP, WILLARD R. AND BETTYE R. EISNER APPL. R-89-06 TO REZONE FROM M-l TO C-M/CZ, NORTH EAST CORNER OF W. SHAW AND N. GATES AVENUES BILL NO. B-74 -ORDINANCE NO. 89-69 -AMEND OFFICIAL ) ZONE MAP, THOMAS R. AND CAROLE A. BUTLER APPL. R-89-10 ) TO REZONE FROM AE-S/EA-UGM AND AE-5/UGN TO C-P/EA-UGM/CZ ) AND R-2/UGM/CZ, NORTH EAST C9RNER OF W. HERNDON AND N. ) CORNELIA AVENUES ) On ?otion of Councilmember Kimber, seconded by Councilmember Petersen, dul'Y carried, the above entitled Bills adopted as Ordinances by the following vote: Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent None None BILL NO. 6-73 -ORDINANCE NO. 89-70 -CORRECTING I r LANGUAGE ERROR IN ORDINANCE NO. 88-42 (R-8178 RELATING )" TO JUSTIFYING WAIVER OF COMPLIANCE WITH FMC SECTION (NORTH EAST CORNER OF N. CEDAR AND E. ALLUVIAL AVENUES) Counci Imember Anaforian questioned IoIhat happened if the above was not approved. Deve10pment Manager Herb responded section l2-404-K would not be waived for the above. On motion of Councilmember Kimber, seconded by councilmember Petersen, duly carried, the above entitled Bill No. B-73 adopted as Ordinance No. 89-70 by the following vot~: Ayes Noes Absent Bohigian, Rimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Humphrey Anaforian, Scharton None RRGULAR MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At the hour of 9:18 A.M., the council went into session as the '-... Reoevelopment Agency and reconvened in regular session at 9:23 A.M. . APPEARANCE BY PATRONS FOR CULTURAL ARTS TO UNVEIL :: \ MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM DREAM PLAN 113-345 6/6/89 • • Janet VeZolles-Luft, President of Patrons for Cultural Arts, gave a brief overview on the above. John Elicson used a drawing to illustrate the architp.ctural rendering of the plan Eor developing a major cultural arts center at: the Memorial Auditorium. There was no action taken. ~ILL N9. 8-68 -ORDINANCE NO. 89-71 -AMEND OFFIClAL /(, . ZONE MAP, ASEMI AND SONS, INC. APPL. 89-25 TO -REZONE FROM AE-.5/0GM TO R-l/OGM, SOOTH WEST CORNER OF N. CEDAR AND E. TEAGUE AVENUES Supervising planner Haro revieweQ the above using a map to illustrate the area and recommended approval. Cou~~ilm~mber Bohigian commended the developer for taking the lead toward ultra low flow toilets. On motion of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by councilmember Kimber, duly carried, the above entitled Bill No. 8-68 adopted as Ordinance No. 89-71 by the following vote: Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent None None Councilmember Anaforian stated for the record that other proposals would be coming through in the area and his support reflected the fact the project started a consideraole time ago. LIST OF ALL EXCESS CITY-OWNE~ PROPERTY -CONSIDER FOR POSSIBLE SALE OF LAND -COUNCILMEMBER SCHARTON Councilmember Scharton reviewed the above and suggested staff identify those parcels which were excess and could be disposed of. Councilmember MacMichael questioned why the parcels was acquired, and Real Estate Agent Hansen responded some were remnant parcels acquired by law which were not easy to sell noting the City as caretaker of public funds is required to sell the property at fair market value. He indicated staff was in the process -dE developing a new poli <:y on findings to permi t the City to give or sell the land at a low price indicating this would be brought to the Council in the near future. 113-346 6/6/89 . . • • Councilmember Anaforian questioned if the services of the Board of Realtors had ever been considered to assist 1n ~isposing of the property. Mr. Hansen responded that other Councils made the decision not to do this however it could be reconsidered, and City Manager Aldredge stated he had no problem in pursuing this. Councilmember Kimber noted that most of the property was in his district due to the Model Cities program and indicated that "for sale ft signs have been posted for years and in addition said he has been working with developers on an ongoing basis on redevelopment projects wherein the property is donatp.d as an inducement for developrn~nt if proposals were approved by the council and urged that those negotiations not be interrupted. Councilmember Anaforian felt there was merit in working with the Board of Realtors ,to identify the marketable parcels and market them for a fee to be paid by the City, to identify the marginally, marketable ones and sell them by lottery or sealed bids and putting them on the tax rolls, or in developing the small-r.ized, irregulat'-shaped, nCln-mat'ketable parcels as planted areas with the assistance of the Fresno Tree People. Councilmember Bohigian was not in favor of disposing of property in the central a-tea Which mi"ght have a use some Hme in the futuI:'e, felt: the concept for mini-sized parks was a good one however expressed concern with maintenance inasmuch as the City was experiencing difficulties in this area and suggested a mechanism to deal with the problem in its totality. Housing and Community Development Directot' Parker noted eleven parcels on the Mall had schematics which were sent to the county for possible development of social services facilities as an inducement toward downtown, and suggested residential dwellings could be considered as a possibility on irregular shaped parcels with the assistance of a non-profit housing program, if approved. On motion of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by Councilmember scharton, duly carried, RESOLVED that staff is hereby directed to identify and set aside those parcels in the downtown area earmarked toward short or long term development plans, to work with the Board of Realtors to identify marketable parcels and pay a commission for the sale of those properties, to identify the marginally marketable parcels for sale through lottery or sealed bid pt'ocess to get them on the public tax rolls, to identify those small, irregular-shaped parcels not suitable for marketing and earmark them for planting of trees with the assistance of Fresno Tree people, and bt'ing back the information for council consideration. Ayes Noes Absent Anaforian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton, Humphrey Bohigian None APPROVE LETTER TO FRESNO-CLOVIS SOLID WASTE COMMISSION 'li" PROPOSING CITY LEAD IN DEVELOPMENT OF SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION 113-347 6/6/89 • • Assistant Publ1c Works Director Trafican reviewed the above and recommended approval, and responded to general questions of the Council relating to the timeframe, with discussion fol1~wing thereon. Ann Zimmerman, Solid waste Comrdssion representative·, spoke to the next meeting date of the Commission when the issue would be calendared. On motion of Councilmember Petersen, seconded by Councilmember Kimber, duly carried, RESOLVED that. staff is hereby authorized to propose to the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Solid waste Commiss~on that the City of Fresno take the lead in development of the transfer stat ion facil i ties , with the . underst:anding the City will coordinate its efforts with the Commission and the Solid Waste Advisory committee in order to meet regional solid waste needs. Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes None Absent None 7) APPEARANCE BY PETER KLASSEN REQUESTING FUNDS POR SISTER CITIES PROGRAM ($12,000) (2-0) To be rescheduled. APPEARANCE BY ELEANOR HAYNISH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VOLUNTEER BUREAU, REQUESTING FUNDS FOR ADULT CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM ($40,264) Laid over to June 20, 1989. AUTHORIZE CONTRACTING WITH CALIFORNIA CONSERVA~ION CORPS TO ASSIST IN MEDIAN ISLAND LANDS~APE MAINTENANCE Reviewed by City Manager Aldredge recommending approval. On motion of Councilmember Petersen, seconded by councilmember MacMichael, duly carried, RESOLVED that staff is hereby directed to develop a contract with the California Conservation corps to assist in landscape strip maintenance at a maximum cost of $72,700 and return to council for contract approval and appropriation o~ funds. Ayes Noes Absent :' j Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey None None 113-348 6/6/89 . , • • PRESENTATION BY BO~RD CH~IR BILL QUIet REQUESTING ';i\, APPROV~L OF RESOLUTION ~PP:ROPRIATING FUNDS TO REIMBURSE GENERAL SERVICE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT BO~RD FOR TRAVEL COSTS On motion of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by Councilrnember Petersen, duly carried, RESOLVED that the council hereby approves a resolution appropLiating funds to reimburse General Service Employees Retirement Board for travel costs by the following vote: Ayes ~naforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent' . None None PROPOSED ~GREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 1f. FUNDED PUBLIC SERVICES WITH CENTR~L CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORPORAT~ON Economic Development Director Gaab reviewed the above and recommended approval. On motion of Councilrnember Petersen, seconded by Councilmember MacMichael, duly carried, RESOLVED that agreement for community development block grant funded public services with the central California Certified Development Corporation is hereby approved, and the City Manager authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent None None .)1 AWARD CONTR~CT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ~ W~TER MAIN IN D~KOT~ AVENUE FROM BARTON TO WINERY AVENUES AWARD CONTR~CT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A W~TER M~IN IN ;,1 CHESTNUT AVENUE FROM SHIELDS TO DAKOTA ~VENUES Public Works Director Johnson reviewed the above and recommended approval. On motion of Councilme~ber Kimber, seconded by councilmember Petersen, duly carrie.d, RESOLVED that: a\-{ard of contract to E. Gibbs & Son, Inc. in the total amount of $238,184.45 for construction of a water main in Dakota Avenue from Barton to Winery Avenues; and award of contract to Martin's Construction in the total amount of $69,064 fOl: construction of a water main in Chestnut Avenue from Shields to DClkot:a Avenues, is hereby approved by the following vote: 113-349 6/6/89 Ayes Noes Absent • • Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey None None CONSIDER BUDGET POLICY ISSUE PAPERS: DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AS AN ENTERPRlSE OPERATION ) cjty Manager Aldredge reviewed the above and stated the issue would be . l::irought up for consideration at the appropriate time during budget delibera tions. Paul Stewart, Building Industry Association, filed a letter which is on file \'Vi th the City Clerk, in which the BIA opposed the change of the Development Department to an enterprise operation. He requested the Council not consider the change until after a look is taken at the fee increase and service deliv.ery and_ elaborated. Discussion ensued on the shortfall of $511,000 and how to recoup the loss which was only a preview of what was to come. Me. Stewart said he did not feel a raise was justified and felt discussions should start on what will be cut and cited structural inequities. Councilmember MacMichael stated he supported a fee increase unless he was told where to obtain the shortfall amount stating he wanted to see a balanced buclget. There was no further discussion and the matter ~as laid over for consideration with budget deliberations on June 12, 1989. CENTRAL AREA TRAFFIC/PARKING STUDY Traffic Engineer Trout reviewed the above and recommended approval. City Manager Aldredge stated the cost could be included in the budget but only if the Council wished to proceed thereon. Councilmember Scharton asked if the operators of the garages were involved and suggested they be approached for staff and financial assistance. On motion of Councilmember MacMichael, seconded by councilmember Petersen, duly car ried, RESOLVED that selection of traffic engineering consultant to complete the comprehensive Traffic/Parking Study in the Central" Area is hereby approved and staff directed to bring back the findings thereon. Ayes Noes Absent Anaforian, BohigiaQ, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey None • None 113-350 6/6/89 . , • .~\ HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING ~, ' AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO_ 1 • Mayor Humphrey announced the time had arrived to consider the above and opened the hearing. Assistant Public Works Director Telesco reviewed the above and recommended approval. upon call no one asked to be heard and Mayo%. Humphrey closed the hearing. Upon question of Counc·i1member Anaforian, Mr. Telesco stated median islands were not included but could be, and that frontage road islands were included. Councilmember Anaforian noted more than 18 of the newly annexed .subdi v.isions were in council District 6 and said he will bring back for council consideration, the dissolution of the assessment districts and inclusion in the maintenance of a sanitation fee increase at the time sanitation fee increases are considered' for median island landscape maintenance otherwise he said people would be paying twice, first in an assessment district for public maintenance and again in a sanitation rate increase. RESOLUTION N~ 89-23~ -APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND LEVYING ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS On motion of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by councilmember .Kimber, dl.41y carried, the above entitled Resolution No. 89-235 adopted by the following vote: Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent None None HEARING ON STREET NAME CHANGE -N. MAPLE TO N. JACKSON, FROM E. HERNDON TO E. ALLUVIAL AVENUES Mayor Humphrey announced the time had arrived to consider the above and opened the hearing. Upon call, no one wished to be heard and Mayor Humphrey closed the hearing. RESOLUTION NO. 89-236 -AUTHORIZING THE RENAMING OF OLD N. MAPLE TO N. JACKSON AVENOE On motion of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by councilmernber Kimber, duly carried, the above ent_itled Resolution No. 89-236 adopted by the following vote: Ayes Noes Absent , i Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey None None 1130-351 6/6/89 -. • • RECESS ~ 10:25 A.M. -10:52 ~.M. Mayor Humphrey noted the Board of Supervisors has invited the Council to Ii participate in the grand opening of the northern end of Freeway 41 on Friday, ," June 9, 1989. She indicated they will ride the trolley from Fashion Fair at 8:30 A.M. and suggested that any councilmembers wishing to participate be at designated place and time.' . . DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF· RESOLUTION OF INTENT ", IMPLEMENTING FRESNO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION RELATING TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE ODOR NUISANCE ORDINANCE City Attorney Wallace reviewed the above. Precious Whittle, 202 W. Byrd, questioned why farm animals were excluded and expressed. concer'l that 50 complaints were necessary before a response was made. Mr. Wallace indicated farm animals were addressed in the Fresno Municipal Code therefo('e excluded in the subject ordinance. As to 50 complaints, he stated this was mandated by case law decision and was the minimum needed to stand up in court. (3-0) Council discussion followed on the 50 complaint requirement. Councilmember Petersen expressed concern with the requirement and timing and asked for a refinement inasmuch as a study has not been done on geography ver£us area. AS to apartments, Mr. Wallace responded each apartment was a Single residence. councilmember Kimber urged that the ordinance not be postponed and elaborated. Altetha Solis, 21 E. Garrett, stated that odors were not the only problem indicating that irritation to skin, eyes, nose ana throat were also a concern and gave an example. Mr. Wallace responded the Health Board was the resource and had the authority to addres~ this problem stating the City had no jurisdiction thereon. Hill Ellison, Fresno county Farm Bureau, said he hoped this did not sent out an anti-business message and hoped that com~laints filed would be a matter of public record. Mr. Wallace responded it would only be public when it was filed with the courts. Brian Haddix, Fresno City/County Chamber of Commerce, expressed concern that the ordjnance would be perceived as anti-business statewide • • RESOLUTION NO. 89-237 -OF INTENTION CONCERNING ENFORCEMENT OF SECTION 9-805(0) OF TRE FRESNO MUNICIPAL CODE 113-352 5/6/89 . . . ~ ..I : • • On motion of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by Councilmember Kimber, duly carried, the above entitled Resolution No. 89-237 adopted by the following vote: Ayes Noes Absent : Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey None None ~ONTIN9ED HEARING ON R-SS-147 AND PLAN AMENDMENT NO • A~S8-55, FILED BY DALE HOSLER, NORTH SIDE OF E • CAMBRIDG.E BETWEEN N. VAN NESS AND N. WISHON AVENUES RESOLUTION -AMEND THE FRESNO HIGH-ROEDING COMMUNITY PLAN BILL -AMEND OFFICIAL ZONE MAP 'ro REZONE PROM R-1 TO R-3/CZ On mot ion of Councilmember Petersen, seconded by Councilmember Kimber, duly c~rried, the ab~ve continued to December 5, 1989, at 10:00 A.M. CONTINUED HEARING ON R-88-155 AND PLAN AMENDMENT NO. ,.,. A-88-47, FILED BY GRUPE DEVELOPMENT, NORTH SIDE OF E. LAKEVIEW DRIVE BETWEEN N. FRIANT ROAD AND N. WESTSHORE DRIVE Mayor Humphrey announced the time had arrived to consider the above and opened the hearing. Briefly reviewed by Planner Sanchez recommending approval. Upon call, no one asked to be heard and Mayor Humphrey closed the hearing. upon question of Councilmember Bonigian as to the installation of low flow toilets, the developer I s representative said they were willing to do whatever was required for the project whereupon the following action taken. RESOLUTION NO. 89-238 -AMENDING THE FRESNO GENERAL PLAN AND WOODWARD PARK COMMUNITY PLAN SILL NO. 8-78 -ORDINANCE NO. 89-72 -AMEND OFFICIAL ZONE MAP TO REZONE FROM AE-5/UGM TO R-l/EA/UGM, C-l/ EA/UGM AND C-P/EA/UGM, AS AMENDED On motibn of Councilmember Anaforian, seconded by Councilmember Kimber, duly carried, RESOLVED thqt the negative declaration for A-88-47 and R-S8-1S5 is hereby approved, and the qbove entitled Resolution No. 89-238 and Bill No. 8-78, Ordinance No. 89-72, .adopted, as qmenaed by the following vote: 113-353 6/6/89 • • Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Rimber, MacMichaEl, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent None None .1'( REPORT ON APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR MAINTENANCE OF ftlEDIAN -\ ISLAND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE CITY OF FRESNO City Attorney Wallace reviewed the above. ) ) ,Upon question, PU'blic Works Director Johnson stated that whatever 'direction the Council wished to pursue wou1.d be followed. Councilmember MacMichael stated the City needed beautification not only on its median islands but citywide as well, expressed concern with the fact there was no landscaping program and felt this offered the opportunity to establish and maintain a program throughout the City, stating this was the direction he was-- pursuing. On. moti-on of C9uncilmember Scharton, seconded by Councilmember Kimber, duly carried, RESOLVED that staff and the City Attorney are hereby directed to gathe~ the required evidence and prepare the necessary ordinances, resolutions and other documents for consideration and action by the Council in order to pursue any or all of the alternatives listed in the staff memorandum of this date, and to pursue the option of presenting evidence to establieh the necessary linkage between the collection of fees by the Community Sanitation Division of the solid waste enterprise and median island landscaping. Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Rimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent None None REPORT ON PROCEDURE UTILIZED IN SELECTING OUTSIDE ATTORNEYS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PROCEEDINGS City Attorney Wallace reviewed the above. Counci1member Anaforian felt it would be to the advantage of the City to open the process to ot her fi rrns for the same reasons the ci ty opened the·- process for outside auditors and suggested the matter be referred to staff to investigate if other firms qualified. Mayor Humphrey suggested that criteria be established on what was n~eded and cesi red. Mr. Wallace indicated the report set the guidelines and suggested an informal RFP be pursued in order to see what feepback was received. I Councilmember MacMichael expressed the need to examine the guidelines inasmuch as the charge has been made that the guidelines were tailored for one firm. Mr. Wallace indicated the <;Juidelines were minimum qualifications to a 11 firms whereupon the following action taken. 113-354 • 6/6/89 . , • • On motion of Councilmember MacMichael, seconded by Councilmember Anaforian, duly carried, RESOLVED that tbe City Attorney is hereby directed to solicit proposals for outside legal counsel for assessment districts from other attorneys and law firms, within the guidelines set in the staff memorandum of this date and to provide the opportunity for comments from the respondents as to the guidelines. Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Scharton Humphrey Noes Absent None None APPROVE AGREEMENT TO ADD ONE DEPUTY SHERIFF POSITION TO THE FRESNO POLICE DEPARTMENT YOUTH GANG TASK FORCE On mot ion of Councilmember Petersen, seconded by Councilmember Kimber, duly carried, RESOLVED that agreement to add one deputy Sheriff position to the Fresno Police Department Youth Gang Task Force is hereby approved by the following y_ote:_ Ayes Anaforian, Bohigian, Kimber, MacMichael, Petersen, Schar ton Humphrey Noes Absent None None RECESS -11:22 A.M. -11:37 A.M. REPORT ON PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE CONCEPT OF A NONPROFIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CREATE A NONPROFIT ROUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ) ) } ) City Manager Aldredge reviewed the above and recommended approval. Dennis Major, Housing Coordinator, reviewed the above and used a chart to illustrate Housing Development processes. Councilmember Scharton expressed concern that the proposal has create~. confusion due to the complexity of issues and suggested discussion and adoption of goals and objectives when the Dir.ector was hired. councilmember Kimber disagreed stating the Director should ca~ry out the policy set forth by the Council, .not set policy. , councilmember Bohigian stated there was concern expressed by those wi th whom he discussed the issue relating to the politicizing of appointments and suggested instead the appo~ntment of a committee who would then submit the names for the board. 113-355 6/6/89 • • A motion to delay t.he proposal unt il selection of a Director was discussed. Upon question, City Manager Aldredge stated the search has begun and a recommendation would be made by the end of July. Councilmember Petersen expressed concern with the delay and I.!rgeCi the matter !'lot be put off any longer. (4-0) Councilmember Kimber indicated he would vote against the motion. Councilmember Bohigian statea he aid not wish to have concerns aired, he wanted them addressed and upon qu~stion said his concern was that the issue would be politicized in its current form. Mayor Humphrey said she would not support the motion and explained. Councilmember Anaforian stated he would support the motion whereupon the following action taken. ,On motion of coundlmember Scharton, seconded by Councilmember Bohigian, 'duly carried, RESOLVED that the above is he"reby tableCi until the hiring of a Director for the Nonprofit Housing Develop~ent Corpo~ation. Ayes Noes Absent Anaforian, Bohigian, MacMichael, Scharton Kimber, Petersen, Humphrey None Councilmember Anaforian requested that discussion on Council policy as it relates to meetings held by Councilmembers and staff, be placed on the next Council/Council Officers luncheon meeting, which was the direction given. ;/i EXECUTIVE SESSION AND ADJOURNMENT At the hour of 12:00 ~oon, the Council went into executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding Morse Vs. City of Fresno and Festival Vs. City of Fresno; and actual litigation regarding City of Fresno Vs. McClatchy, and adjourned thereafter to Wednesday, June 7, 1989, at 2:00 P.M. for budget deliberations. APPROVED this __ ~/~~=-IC,i_-_______ day of June, 1989. _~~~-<.J:.£~~==-_'-fI-,,::"';:";:::';~='-¥. =~~o:r----ATTEST: Karen Humphrey, ~Q; Clerk r/193/MINtlTES5 113-356 6/6/89 . .