2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Mike Karbassi  
Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmembers:  
Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang,  
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, May 22, 2025  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and  
time above written.  
9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Council President Mike Karbassi  
Vice President Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Invocation by Hmong Leader Xiong Vang  
Xiong Vang gave the invocation in Hmong.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Maxwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
A proclamation for “Norwegian Constitution Day” sponsored by  
Councilmember Perea was added to the afternoon Ceremonial  
Presentations.  
2-OO (ID 25-549) regarding bill - (For Introduction) amending Section  
7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to business license – the  
cosponsors have amended the agenda title to read “Amending Section  
7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Business License -  
Exemptions for Honorably Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans,  
Small-Enterprise Relief for Veteran Entrepreneurs (SERVE) Act’”.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
5:35 P.M. (ID 25-598) regarding consideration of Plan Amendment  
Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related  
Environmental Assessment - At the request of the applicant, the Planning &  
Development Department is continuing this item to the June 12, 2025, at  
5:35 P.M..  
2-K (ID 25-700) regarding resolution declaring the official intent to use  
proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain  
expenditures related to capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program  
– tabled to June 12, 2025 by Vice President Arias, and a workshop was  
requested for this item.  
5-D (ID 25-698) regarding conference with legal counsel-existing litigation  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Kay Moseley –  
removed by the City Attorney’s Office.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-Q (ID 25-426) regarding approve service agreements with Elevate  
Community Services, Inc. (Elevate) for the operation of the following three  
emergency shelters – moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias.  
2-NN (ID 25-667 regarding reject all proposals of a three-year base contract,  
with options for four one-year extensions, for the purchase of a mobile fare  
payments and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform (Bid File 12401701) –  
moved to contested consent by Councilmember Maxwell.  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Morning Ceremonials  
Proclamation of “Teacher and School Nurses Appreciation Week”  
ID 25-678  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “UCSF Fresno 50th Anniversary”  
Proclamation for “National Public Works Week”  
ID 25-588  
PRESENTED  
ID 25-399  
PRESENTED  
“ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition to the Maintenance Divisions of  
the Department of Transportation and General Services Department”  
ID 25-482  
PRESENTED  
Afternoon Ceremonials  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 25-47  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation Celebrating the Justin Garza High School Swim and Dive  
Championship Victory  
ID 25-675  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Celebrating the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks  
Week”  
ID 25-524  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of "Norwegian Constitution Day"  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Acknowledged support from  
Senator Anna Caballero, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, District  
Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Chief Balderrama, and Mayor Dyer in opposing  
the parole of Rudolph Acosta (Tower District rapist). Encouraged  
submission of public opposition letters by the deadline. Highlighted mural  
work at Trolley Park led by local artist Jason Esquivel and student  
volunteers. Announced upcoming volunteer opportunities to participate in  
the mural painting. Acknowledged the HART team for ongoing collaboration  
responding to homelessness related concerns in Lions Park, Quigley  
Shields, Clinton & Weber, and the Tower District, assisting both residents  
and local businesses.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Met with the Multi-Agency  
Gang Enforcement Consortium(MAGEC) unit for a detailed presentation on  
gang activity and enforcement and thanked Chief Casto for the insight.  
Attended Jackson Elementary School’s 6th Grade Entrepreneur Fair  
featuring author Ty Jackson. Praised students’ business presentations and  
thanked Principal Rodriguez for the opportunity. Participated in the "Beautify  
Fresno" effort with over 50 volunteers cleaning areas around Sunnyside  
High School, the IRS building, and César Chávez Blvd. Acknowledged  
students from Sunnyside and Duncan Polytechnical High School and  
community members. Held “Meet & Greet” events at Mosqueda Center and  
Sequoia Elementary to connect with District 5 residents. Announced an  
upcoming session for West District 5. Promoted and invited the public to an  
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at City Hall  
featuring Polynesian dancers and Hmong student performances from  
Balderas Elementary School.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Thanked residents of  
Woodward Bluffs Mobile Home Park for hosting a meeting and assured  
continued inclusion in District 6 matters. Announced a public meeting at  
Riverview Elementary to discuss local construction and development.  
Promoted the first Fresno FitFest at Todd Beamer Park, featuring activities  
for physical, mental, and emotional wellness, including a soccer match  
between police and fire departments. Recognized the passage of the  
SERVE Act, supporting veteran business owners and entrepreneurs.  
Announced completion of a veteran discount guide for Northeast Fresno  
businesses, identifying locally owned stores offering veteran deals and  
services with updates as new businesses open.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Celebrated the  
ribbon-cutting of the Clinton Avenue Apartments, a 78-unit affordable  
housing project at Blackstone and Clinton. Noted the project’s rapid  
development completed in under four years from funding to move-in.  
Attended Fresno Chaplaincy’s open house; acknowledged their support for  
first responders, city staff, and the community. Participated in the K9 Awards  
Ceremony, honoring the service and achievements of Fresno PD’s K9 units  
and their handlers.  
Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Acknowledged the Mayor and  
staff for supporting the conversion of the Mosaic Motel into permanent  
housing downtown; another conversion expected soon in the Parkway area.  
Announced a crosswalk painting event in the Tower District; public invited  
to participate. Expressed frustration over repeated delays of a Southwest  
Fresno rezoning item; requested firm scheduling to respect residents' time.  
Recommended postponing the plan discussion until after the budget cycle  
for more thorough review and public input. Condemned Community Medical  
Centers after a $31 million federal fine revealed misuse of patient care  
funds on inappropriate expenditures. Emphasized broken promises,  
resource misallocation, and called for renewed focus on patient care and  
accountability.  
Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Acknowledged the City  
Manager and Mayor for the National Public Works Week proclamation;  
acknowledged Public Works and Capital Projects staff for successful  
infrastructure improvements in District 2, including Blackstone, Herndon,  
and Shaw Avenues. Welcomed back Councilmember Richardson and  
thanked him for his annual military service. Highlighted joint effort with  
Councilmembers Maxwell and Perea on the copper wire theft ordinance;  
requested City Attorney share updates on enforcement and collaboration  
with Fresno County to address theft at the misdemeanor level. Reaffirmed  
commitment to cooperation following last year’s tax-sharing agreement,  
emphasizing progress in strengthening city-county relations. Noted that  
residents experience issues without regard to jurisdiction (city vs. county),  
and pledged continued joint problem-solving with County Supervisors,  
including Chavez and Bredefeld. Expressed support for expanded  
collaboration, including work with the City Attorney’s Office on aligned  
initiatives.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Celebrated recent affordable housing  
milestones, including Mosaic Motel groundbreaking and Clinton Avenue  
Apartments ribbon cutting. Noted significant growth in housing development  
from 88 units in 2019 to a projected 1,600 units by 2026. Attributed success  
to partnerships with City Council, Assistant Director Skei, and the Housing  
Division. Reported Fresno lost its “Pro-Housing” state designation due to  
missing deadlines and criteria affecting eligibility for major funding. Only  
city in California to lose the status after being awarded it. Identified 7 unmet  
criteria (e.g., allowing residential in office zones, tiny homes,  
missing-middle housing plans, ADU parking reduction). Several related text  
amendments are expected to come before Council by June. Requested  
Council’s support for upcoming reforms to help regain the Pro-Housing  
designation.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Announced release of two key  
documents SEDA Housing Market Demand Analysis, and Public Facilities  
Financing Options Report which are available on the city's website; staff will  
follow up with Councilmembers to review details. Welcomed Cliff Long as  
the new Director of Economic Development, and is scheduling one-on-one  
meetings with Councilmembers.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a  
special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number  
11, Annexation Number 153 (Final Tract Map Number 6414) (Located on  
the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue)  
(Council District 1):  
ID 25-636  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 153 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto);  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto);  
4. ***BILL - (For Introduction and Adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for  
the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.  
153 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
The above item was called to order at 10:25A.M. and there was no staff  
presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council: Public comment closed at 10:25 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-135 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-136 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-137 ADOPTED  
BILL B-17 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-17  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-01117;  
Rezone Application No. P23-01117; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.  
6441; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03735; and  
related Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 for  
approximately 3.90 acres of property located on the south side of East  
Belmont Avenue, between North Armstrong and North Temperance  
Avenues. (Council District 5)  
ID 25-545  
1. ADOPT  
-
Mitigated  
Negative  
No.  
Declaration  
T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735  
prepared  
for  
Environmental  
Assessment  
dated March 6, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to Sections  
15070 and 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P23-  
01117 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Roosevelt  
Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for the  
subject property from Low Density Residential to Medium Density  
Residential.  
3. BILL  
-
(for Introduction and Adoption)  
-
Approving Rezone  
Application No. P23-01117 proposing to rezone the subject  
property from the RS-3/UGM (Single-Family Residential, Low  
Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district to the RS-5/UGM  
(Single-Family  
Management) zone district.  
4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441 proposing to  
subdivide approximately 3.90 acres of property into 30-lot  
Residential,  
Medium  
Density/Urban  
Growth  
a
single-family residential development, subject to compliance with  
the Conditions of Approval dated April 2, 2025.  
5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-  
03735 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family Residential,  
Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for a  
reduction in setbacks and lot size, and an increase in lot coverage,  
subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 2,  
2025.  
The above item was called to order at 10:25 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Planning Manager Trejo. Upon call, the following members of  
the public addressed Council: Bonique Emerson. Public comment closed at  
10:27 A.M.  
Council discussion included; rezoning 3.9 acres from low-density to  
medium-density residential; the construction of 30 homes on the site;  
existing structures to be demolished per local, state, and federal standards;  
the proximity of a church and fully developed KB Homes community; the  
average lot size (approx. 3,800 sq. ft.) and comparison with adjacent  
properties to the west, and; the next steps for the project.  
RESOLUTION 2025-138 ADOPTED  
BILL B-18 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-18  
On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
9:20 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a  
Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number  
9, Annexation Number 69 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number  
or 404-090-48, 404-090-53, & 404-090-54) (Southwest corner of North  
Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 6)  
ID 25-692  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 69 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for  
the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 69  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:35 A.M. and there was no staff  
presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council: Public comment closed at 10:35 A.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-139 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-140 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-141 ADOPTED  
BILL B-19 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-19  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang and Esparza  
Recused: 1 - Richardson  
9:35 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.  
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the  
proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance  
Authority for the purpose of refinancing of the Franciscan/Towne & Country  
mobile home park  
ID 25-626  
1. ***RESOLUTION- Approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue  
bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal  
amount of $71,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance  
Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition  
and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks  
by one of more limited liability companies, and certain other matters  
relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:35 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Director Danisi. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 10:37 A.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-142 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025, 10:05 A.M.)  
Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen  
Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of  
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice  
ID 25-579  
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2025-  
2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan,  
Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft Analysis of  
Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan  
including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action  
Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice;  
authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development (HUD) for application of the Community  
Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment  
Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and  
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)  
Programs; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all  
implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
CONTINUED AS NOTED  
10:10 A.M.  
Appearance by Debbie Nard regarding “Text Amendment P24-00794”  
(District 2 Resident)  
ID 25-659  
DID NOT APPEAR  
10:13 A.M.  
Appearance by Matthew Gillian regarding “Concerns about SEDA”  
ID 25-634  
(District 2 Resident)  
APPEARED  
10:16 A.M.  
Appearance by Andrew Feil regarding “SEDA & Fresno's Future  
Investments/Priorities” (District 1 Resident)  
ID 25-527  
APPEARED  
10:19 A.M.  
Appearance by Simon Biasell regarding “SEDA” (District 1 Resident)  
ID 25-559  
DID NOT APPEAR  
10:22 A.M.  
Appearance by Ivan Paz regarding “SEDA” (District 7 Resident)  
ID 25-615  
APPEARED  
10:25 A.M.  
Appearance by Shawn Wilson regarding “Southeast Development Area  
Plan” (District 3 Resident)  
ID 25-616  
DID NOT APPEAR  
5:30 P.M.  
Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related  
ID 25-642  
Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794,  
amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects.  
1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No.  
2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794.  
2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907,  
15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code,  
repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and  
establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code,  
to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following  
instances as noted below:  
a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in  
the Office zone district; and  
b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development  
in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels  
within one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and  
c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the  
NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels  
within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and  
d. Ministerial  
approval  
of  
new  
multi-unit  
residential  
development in the Office zone district.  
The above item was called to order at 5:33 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Planning Manager Pagoulatos. Upon call, the following  
members of the public addressed Council: Lenore Schruber, Brandi N., John  
Krikorian, Kris Kuelper, Peter Nunez, Ben Granholm, Rodney J. Deluca,  
Jovana Moreles, Dirk Poeschel, Aline Reed, Sue Willams, Jeff, Boswell,  
Debbie Nard, Paula Moradian, Bruce, Moradian, Jose Sanchez, Michael V.  
Mathew, Brett Thompson, Sandi Sandberg, Kim Martin, Dennis Monahan,  
and JT Contrestano. Public comment closed at 7:16 P.M.  
Council discussion included: the origins and scope of the 500-foot buffer  
policy around schools; clarification on the current policy proposal; legal and  
procedural clarifications; clarification on misconceptions regarding  
notification and appeal rights; clarification of pro-housing designation and  
state requirements; clarification on cultural resources; clarification on  
historical safeguards; zoning and geographic clarifications; Herndon and  
Prospect Avenues; existing ministerial approval practices and concerns  
about ministerial approval; affordable housing and the current housing  
crisis; critiques of economic justification arguments; environmental review  
and project cost implications; the appeals process and public feedback;  
policy protections and process; the use of appeal authority by  
Councilmembers; community representation and opposition to Not In My  
Back Yard (NIMBY) labeling; Council authority and checks & balances, and;  
continued engagement.  
BILL B-23 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
5:35 P.M.  
Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone  
Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment  
ID 25-598  
pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East  
Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm  
Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to  
the south (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department.  
1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for  
the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the  
proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164.  
2.  
DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to  
amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific  
Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject  
properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light  
Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno  
Specific Plan.  
3.  
DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone  
the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use)  
zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone  
district.  
CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025, AT 5:35 P.M.  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and  
Closed Session items, no members of the public addressed Council.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Approval of the minutes for April 24, 2025, Regular Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 25-604  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and  
ID 25-668  
accept the determination of just compensation for acquisition of real  
property and property rights for City Projects (Citywide).  
RESOLUTION 2025-143 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Herndon Avenue Overlay Project from Valentine  
2.-C.  
ID 25-640  
Avenue to Marks Avenue (Bid File No. 12500898) (Council District 2):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines;  
2. Award a construction contract amount not to exceed $992,655 to  
Avison Construction, Inc, of Madera, California, for the Herndon  
Overlay Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - A resolution of the council of the City of Fresno, granting  
2.-D.  
ID 25-649  
authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and authorize  
payment for the move and one year’s storage costs for the relocation of A  
& T Ceramic Tile as a result of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade  
Separation Project, pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Act. (Council  
Districts 1 and 7)  
RESOLUTION 2025-144 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant  
2.-E.  
ID 25-679  
(LIIIG) Program:  
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept an additional $45,000 in grant  
funds, for a total amount of $425,650, and an extension from the  
International Affairs and Trade Unit within the Governor’s Office of  
Business and Economic Development (IATU) and execute related  
grant documents.  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement between  
Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) to  
increase the total fee amount by $45,000, for a total amount not to  
exceed $421,650, and extend the term to January 31, 2026, with  
performance period through December 31, 2025.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement with KIS Computer Center to purchase two  
Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems for the City Hall Data Center,  
in the amount of $549,889.28; the Information Services Department (ISD)  
will utilize competitively bid California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS)  
contract #3-18-70-2443Q to complete this purchase; and authorize the  
Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement.  
2.-F.  
ID 25-458  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an Agreement with KIS Computer Center, for the purchase of a  
2.-G.  
ID 25-674  
digital evidence storage system in an amount not to exceed $292,927.95  
to enhance the Information Services Division's data management  
capabilities. The purchase will be made using California Multiple Award  
Schedules (CMAS) contract #:3-18-70-2443Q.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a four-year business tax licensing software services agreement  
with Progressive Solutions, Inc. for a total contract value of $395,931.14  
(Bid File 12500203).  
2.-H.  
2.-I.  
ID 25-686  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2023 State Earmark General Fund Pass Through  
ID 25-672  
Grant through the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Accepting State General Fund grant funds for  
Radio Bilingue to purchase property, complete entitlement and  
permitting processes, purchase equipment and complete design  
work for a new 9,000 sq. ft headquarters and broadcast facility and  
authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary  
implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2025-145 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 62nd Amendment to the Annual  
2.-J.  
ID 25-670  
Appropriation Resolution No.2024-122 Appropriating $100,000 from  
Fiscal Year 2025 Fresno Metropolitan Museum Fund Carryover to the  
General City Purpose Department. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-146 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future  
2.-K.  
2.-L.  
ID 25-700  
indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to  
capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes).  
CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 63rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
ID 25-676  
Resolution No. 2024-122 to increase appropriations by $1,239,900 for  
Fire Department Expenditures (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-147 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a  
2.-M.  
ID 25-583  
grant of up to $180,000 from the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging  
(FMAAA) to fund Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Senior Hot Meals programming  
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds and  
sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-148 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a one-year Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement with Fresno  
2.-N.  
ID 25-666  
Unified School District (FUSD) to use FUSD high school pools for city-led  
swim lessons and recreational swim programming and authorize the City  
Manager or designee to execute the Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement  
with FUSD.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Addendums for an agreement with Computer Sciences  
2.-O.  
2.-P.  
ID 25-644  
Corporation (CSC) in the amount not to exceed $51,610.67 for licensing,  
support services, upgrade and training and extending services through  
February 28, 2026.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Service Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc.  
ID 25-422  
(TPOCC) to operate Bridge Point Triage Center offering 30 units serving  
individuals experiencing homelessness, located at 1642 L. Street, through  
June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $890,168.78 funded with Homeless  
Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. (Council District 3)  
(Bid File. 12500851)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to operate  
Village of Hope located at 412 F. Street, a shelter offering 65 beds serving  
individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1,  
2025, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $1,986,072.25 funded  
with Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Round 3. (Council District 3)  
(Bid File No.12500851)  
2.-R.  
ID 25-480  
RESOLUTION 2025- ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello  
2.-S.  
ID 25-542  
House (Poverello) for professional emergency shelter and street outreach  
services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the State  
Encampment area. The third amendment will not increase the overall  
funding provided to Poverello. The third amendment will allow the  
Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Round-2 Shelter Operation and ERF  
Round-2 Outreach services to be extended through September 30, 2025.  
RESOLUTION 2025- ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the VMT Mitigation Program:  
2.-T.  
2.-U.  
ID 25-569  
1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc., extending the contract  
performance date to September 30, 2025, with no additional  
funding.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the construction of Sustainable Transportation  
ID 25-651  
Infrastructure amenities for an affordable housing project located at 1302  
Fulton Street (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt  
a
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15268  
(Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of  
Fresno and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the  
construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities  
for 1302 Fulton Street  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the formation of the Building Standards Appeals  
2.-V.  
ID 25-669  
Board:  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Establishing the Building Standards Appeals  
Board (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. BILL (for introduction) - Amending sections 11-504 - 11-510 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code relating to the Building Standards Appeals  
Board  
RESOLUTION 2025-149 ADOPTED  
BILL B-20 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance  
2.-W.  
ID 25-645  
Grant (JAG) Program:  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $373,575 in total grant funding  
for the 2024 JAG Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau  
of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno  
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the  
acceptance and administration of 2024 JAG Program  
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City  
of Fresno and the County of Fresno regarding the 2024 JAG Program  
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 56th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $298,000  
for the Police Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice  
Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-150 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 54th Amendment to the Annual  
2.-X.  
2.-Y.  
ID 25-671  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $34,200 for  
the Police Department’s Extended 2021 State Homeland Security Grant  
Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-151 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Site Improvements for the Department of Public  
ID 25-632  
Utilities Operations and Maintenance Facility (Project) (Bid File 12500107)  
(Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination,  
pursuant to Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Project;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 58th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $2,625,700  
for the Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto);  
3. Award a construction contract to Avison Construction, Inc., of  
Madera, California, in the amount not to exceed $2,584,590.00.  
RESOLUTION 2025-152 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment  
2.-Z.  
ID 25-653  
from west of Golden State Boulevard to Maple Avenue (Bid File  
12500312) (Council Districts 3 and 5):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15302(c)/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. Award a construction contract to Teichert Construction, of Fresno,  
California, in the amount not to exceed of $8,738,800.  
3. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, to  
increase compensation in the amount of $52,697, for a total contract  
amount of $447,687, and extend the term of the agreement to March  
31, 2027.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids received for the purchase of four (4) Allen-Bradley PF755TL  
2.-AA.  
2.-BB.  
ID 25-654  
800 HP ND Type 1 Variable Frequency Drives for the Fresno-Clovis  
Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. (Bid File 12502008) (Council  
District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Requirements Contract with Dawson-Mauldin,  
ID 25-655  
LLC., to Furnish and Install Permanent Asphalt Concrete Pavement  
Repairs (Bid File 12302384) (Citywide):  
1. Approve an increase to the requirements contract to an annual  
amount not to exceed of $1,634,299.00;  
2. Authorize an extension option to extend the requirements contract  
for an additional three years, with the total contract amount not to  
exceed $6,440,197.00.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids received for Requirements Contract for Painting Services  
(Bid File 12501308). (Citywide)  
2.-CC.  
2.-DD.  
ID 25-624  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 59th Amendment to the Annual  
ID 25-625  
Appropriation  
Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $209,700 for  
High-Speed Rail Development Services in the Public Works Department.  
(Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-153 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Dedicating those portions of City-owned property for  
public street purposes on the northwest corner of G Street and El Dorado.  
(Council District 3)  
2.-EE.  
2.-FF.  
ID 25-635  
RESOLUTION 2025-154 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6387 as  
ID 25-637  
Annexation Number 156 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:10 am. (Located on the  
northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue)  
(Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-155 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6387 as  
2.-GG.  
2.-HH.  
2.-II.  
ID 25-638  
Annexation Number 004 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:15 am. (Located on the  
northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue)  
(Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-156 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as  
ID 25-639  
Annexation Number 005 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:20 am. (Located on the  
northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue)  
(Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-157 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6449 as  
ID 25-662  
Annexation Number 157 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:25 am. (Located on the  
northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue and North Bryan Avenue) (Council  
District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-158 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6392, and accepting  
2.-JJ.  
ID 25-641  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements,  
located on the south side of East Florence Ave. just west of South Walnut  
Ave. (Council District 3)  
RESOLUTION 2025-159 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Initiating Proceedings and Declaring Intention to Levy  
2.-KK.  
ID 25-691  
the Annual Assessment for the City of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting  
Maintenance District No. 1; and setting the public hearing for June 26,  
2025, at 9:30 a.m. (Citywide)  
1. RESOLUTION  
-
Initiating proceedings for the annual levy of  
assessment for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No.  
1
2. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to levy and collect the annual  
assessment for landscaping and lighting maintenance District No. 1  
RESOLUTION 2025-160 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-161 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area  
2.-LL.  
ID 25-565  
Express (FAX) CNG Station Concrete Pad Replacement project:  
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. 25-565, dated April 28, 2025,  
a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical  
exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA)  
Guidelines  
Section  
15301/Class  
1
and  
Section  
15302/Class 2.  
2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $249,019.00 with  
Dave Christian Construction Co. Inc. a California corporation, for  
construction services to replace the concrete vehicle landing pad at  
the public CNG station located in the Fresno Area Express (FAX)  
bus yard. (Bid file no. 12500720)  
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all  
related documents.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Northwest Bus  
2.  
ID 25-631  
Sales, Inc. for the purchase of nine (9) medium-accessible paratransit  
cutaway unleaded vehicles in the amount of $1,178,430.00 plus any  
applicable sales tax.  
-MM.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal  
2.-OO.  
ID 25-549  
Code, Relating to Business License - Exemptions for Honorably  
Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans and Active Duty or Reservist  
Military Personnel  
During approval of the agenda City Clerk Stermer announced the  
cosponsors have amended the agenda title to read “Amending Section  
7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Business License -  
Exemptions for Honorably Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans,  
Small-Enterprise Relief for Veteran Entrepreneurs (SERVE) Act’”.  
BILL B-21 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
BILL - (For Introduction) Amending section 12-2104 of the Fresno  
ID 25-704  
2.-PP.  
Municipal Code regarding responsibility for marijuana cultivation.  
BILL B-22 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve service agreements with Elevate Community Services, Inc.  
2.-Q.  
ID 25-426  
(Elevate) for the operation of the following three emergency shelters (Bid  
File 12500851) (Council District 3)  
1. Fresno Home located at 2550 W. Clinton Avenue, a shelter  
providing 50 beds for families experiencing homelessness. The  
agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an  
amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00, funded through the Homeless  
Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program  
2. Parkway Inn located at 959 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 62  
units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement  
term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to  
exceed $1,679,099.00, funded through the HHAP program  
3. Valley Inn located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 106  
units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement  
term is from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 in an amount  
not to exceed $1,324,921.00, funded through the HHAP program  
Councilmembers Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the shelter operator transition.  
Council discussion included: organizations that withdrew from shelter  
operations; the proposed operator and concerns about transparency and  
potential monopolization; lack of visibility into non-selected applicants and  
why responsibilities were not split among multiple providers; how the  
request for qualifications process differs from a competitive request for  
proposals process; performance benchmarks, and; concerns over monopoly  
and conflicts of interest.  
TABLED TO JUNE 5, 2025 OR JUNE 12, 2025  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be TABLED to June 5, 2025, or  
June 12, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Reject all proposals of a three-year base contract, with options for four  
one-year extensions, for the purchase of a mobile fare payments and  
Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform (Bid File 12401701).  
2.-NN.  
ID 25-667  
Councilmember Maxwell moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the proposed technology.  
Council discussion included: the fare system and e-ticketing; bid rejection  
and procurement concerns; timing and rationale for the item; integration  
with existing services, and; Measure “C” and data utilization.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission  
with unscheduled communication: Yesenia Madrid, and Reina Madrid.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that  
would be discussed in closed session. Council withdrew to closed session  
at 11:18 A.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-699  
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); 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. Employee  
Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented  
Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager,  
Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller,  
Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant  
Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant  
Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator,  
Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief  
Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to  
Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator,  
Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City  
Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City  
Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach  
Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy  
City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation,  
Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of  
Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development  
Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to  
Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive  
Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager,  
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs  
Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal  
Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant,  
Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal  
Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program  
Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement  
Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager,  
Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy  
City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney  
III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising  
Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 25-660  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Alan Soghoian v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar  
Risk Management, Claim No.: 1010106228ADR1  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 25-661  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Michael King v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar  
Risk Management, Claim Nos.: 10101061824 and 1010103234  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 25-698  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Kay Moseley v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
22CECG02902.  
The above item was not discussed in closed session.  
TABLED  
5.-E.  
ID 25-727  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Jacqueline Lyday vs. City of Fresno et al.; Fresno Superior  
Court Case No. 24CECG03714  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-F.  
ID 25-728  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Geico General Insurance Company vs. City of Fresno;  
Fresno Superior Court Case No. Pending Case Transfer; San Joaquin  
Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2025-0000518  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-G.  
ID 25-702  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 25-701  
5.-H.  
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  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
Council adjourned the meeting from open session at 7:33 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
June 12, 2025, regular meeting.