2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Annalisa Perea  
Vice President - Mike Karbassi  
Councilmembers:  
Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, November 21, 2024  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
President Annalisa Perea  
Vice President Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Invocation by Monsignor Patrick McCormick from Holy Spirit Catholic Church  
Monsignor Patrick McCormick gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
CITY CLERK STERMER ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO  
THE AGENDA:  
2-K (ID 24-1391) regarding approval of a consultant services agreement  
between the city of Fresno and FCS international, inc. (FCS) - the agenda  
title has been updated should read, "Approve the consultant services  
agreement between the city of Fresno and FCS international, inc. (FCS),  
regarding environmental planning and consulting services for the southeast  
development area (SEDA) specific plan environmental impact report (EIR)  
through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $153,636 and uphold  
the City Manager’s determination that FCS international, inc. Is uniquely  
qualified."  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
2-I (ID 24-1525) pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds  
grant agreement between the city of Fresno and central California land trust  
- was tabled with no return date by Councilmember Arias.  
2-K (ID 24-1391) regarding approval of a consultant services agreement  
between the city of Fresno and FCS international, Inc. (FCS), regarding  
environmental planning and consulting services for the southeast  
development area (SEDA) specific plan – was tabled to December 5, 2024,  
by Councilmember Chavez.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-J (ID 24-1365) regarding the VMT Mitigation Program - moved to  
contested consent by Council President Perea.  
2-Z (ID 24-1566) regarding adding chapter 10, article 26 to the Fresno  
Municipal Code, entitled “the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance” – moved to  
contested consent by Councilmember Chavez.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “School Psychology Month”  
ID 24-1505  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “North Fresno Lions 75th Anniversary”  
ID 24-1526  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Celebrating Geographic Information Systems Day”  
ID 24-1528  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Honoring Floway’s 90th Anniversary”  
ID 24-1578  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced the release of  
the City of Fresno Monopoly game. Announced the December 11 opening  
date for the downtown ice rink. Noted the Warner's Theatre roof repairs had  
been completed. Announced the speed bump installations had begun and  
some had already been completed in the Tower District.  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Announced Operation  
Gobble Events in District 4 and acknowledged key supporters for their  
contributions. Announced the Facade Improvement Program along the  
Blackstone Corridor, Airport District, and Tower District. Announced the 10th  
anniversary of the Amendola Family Student Cupboard which works to  
address food insecurity among Fresno State students. Acknowledged the  
Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation for facilitating the Facade Improvement  
Program.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Announced a policy  
update to ease parking restrictions for mobile food vendors. Announced a  
turkey dinner giveaway event organized in collaboration with Sunnyside  
Diner and local nonprofits. Announced the Southeast Calwa Christmas  
Drive gift-wrapping event, encouraged volunteers to participate. Announced  
the Huntington Boulevard Christmas Festivities and acknowledged the  
Jackson Neighborhood Association for their involvement.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Expressed early holiday  
and Thanksgiving wishes. Discussed the fall town hall event at Leavenworth  
Elementary. Expressed gratitude to department directors and city staff for  
the work they do to helping address resident concerns. Attended and  
participated in the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade. Highlighted the  
importance of connecting with the veteran community. Discussed the Fresno  
Center’s "Giving Thanksgiving" event in which he served as the keynote  
speaker.  
Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Announced the opening of  
Red-Juvenate, a new woman-owned businesses in Northwest Fresno.  
Encouraged focusing on family and togetherness during the Thanksgiving  
holiday. Promoted available resources for those facing food insecurity.  
Announced the District 2 Operation Gobble event was in its fifth year  
providing Thanksgiving meal kits to families in need. Discussed a recent  
event in which he address a group of children in the Cub Scouts. Expressed  
gratitude for the volunteers that offer their time to distribute meals to  
families in need.  
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Acknowledged and  
expressed gratitude to community partners for the Operation Gobble in  
District 1 which help deliver more than 1,000 turkeys to families.  
Congratulated Design Science Middle College High School for earning the  
prestigious 2024, National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award.  
Recognized Martin’s Grill, the district one business which started in a tent  
and has successfully expanded into a brick and mortar location.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Expressed gratitude for  
Councilmembers and city staff for all the hard work, sacrifices, and  
commitment made to serve the community.  
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  
9, Annexation Number 63 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number  
511-250-02) (Located on the east side of North Blythe Avenue, south of  
West Ashlan Avenue): (Council District 1)  
ID 24-1530  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 63; (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 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 63.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 9:59 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Engineering Technician Gonzales. Upon call, no  
members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:01  
A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-279 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-280 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-281 ADOPTED  
BILL B-39 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-039  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING to consider City Council-initiated General Plan Amendment and  
Rezone Application No. P24-00589, and related Environmental  
ID 24-1541  
Assessment for two (2) adjoining parcels of approximately ±2.26 acres  
total located at the northwest corner of East McKinley and North Fine  
Avenues (Council District 4) - Planning and Development Department.  
1. CONSIDERATION of the Environmental Assessment for P24-00589  
of a Negative Declaration, dated October 25, 2024, prepared for  
the proposed plan amendment/rezone pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. CONSIDERATION of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00589  
to amend the Fresno General Plan and the McLane Community  
Plan to change the planned land use designation of the subject ±  
2.26 acres properties from Employment  
Commercial - Community; and  
-
Light Industrial to  
3. CONSIDER Bill (for introduction and adoption) to approve Rezone  
Application No. P24-00589, amend the Official Zoning Map of the  
City of Fresno to rezone the subject ±2.26 acres properties from the  
Light Industrial (IL) zone district to the Community Commercial (CC)  
zone district in accordance with the Plan Amendment Application.  
The above item was called to order at 10:01 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Kachadourian. Upon call, no members of  
the public addressed Council: Public comment closed at 10:03 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
BILL B-40 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-040  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 5, 2024, AT 9:20 A.M.)  
HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064,  
(Council District 1) - Planning & Development.  
ID 24-1520  
1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-  
06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California  
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license  
(Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM/PM combination  
automobile service station and convenience store.  
CONTINUED AS NOTED  
9:25 A.M.  
Hearing to consider the adoption of the new definition of highest-need  
ID 24-1473  
neighborhoods as it pertains to the Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhoods  
Parks Transactions and Use Tax, also known as Measure P:  
1. RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting  
the  
2025-2027  
Highest-Need  
Neighborhoods definition as required by the Fresno Clean and Safe  
Neighborhood Parks Transactions and Use Tax (Measure  
Ordinance) (Citywide)  
P
The above item was called to order at 10:07A.M. and was presented to  
Council by PARCS Director Aguirre. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council: Public comment closed at 10:09 A.M.  
Council discussion included: The PRAC Commissions recommendation.  
RESOLUTION 2024-282 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Bredefeld  
No: 1 - Esparza  
9:30 A.M.  
HEARING to consider the vacation of portions of excess public street right  
of way on the northeast side of North Weber Avenue and the southeast  
side of West Farrington Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue  
(Council District 2):  
ID 24-1386  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the vacation of portions of excess  
public street right of way on the northeast side of North Weber  
Avenue and the southeast side of West Farrington Avenue,  
northwest of West Herndon Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:09A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Chief Surveyor Camit. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council: Public comment closed at 10:14 A.M.  
Council discussion included: Clarification of the agenda item for approval.  
Map of the area. Selling the parcel to the applicant. Size and development  
of the property.  
RESOLUTION 2024-283 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
9:40 A.M.  
HEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of public street right of way  
at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo  
Drive (District 3):  
ID 24-1561  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Ordering the vacation a portion of public street  
right of way at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and  
West Dan Ronquillo Drive (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:14 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Chief Surveyor Camit. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council: Public comment closed at 10:17 A.M.  
Council discussion included: Vacating the city right of way's to clear out  
homeless encampments.  
RESOLUTION 2024-284 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Fernando Elizondo regarding “Unsung Heroes” (District 3  
Resident)  
ID 24-1574  
APPEARED  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Vice President Karbassi registered a NO vote on agenda item 2-F  
(ID24-1565).  
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and  
Closed Session items, the following members of the public addressed  
Council: Ariana Martinez Lott (2-Z), Maria De La Luz (2-Z), Martha Alvarado  
(2-Z), Teresa Castillo (2-Z), Miguel Lopez (2-Z), Alma Gonzales (2-Z), Ana  
Corona (2-Z), Miguel A. Ruiz (2-Z), Brandi N. (2-Z). Rosio Lucio (2-Z), Rosa  
(2-Z).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
Approval of the minutes for October 31, 2024, Regular Meeting, November  
7, 2024, Regular Meeting, and November 7, 2024, Special Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 24-1492  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 24-1588  
*** RESOLUTION  
-
17th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
Resolution No. 2024-122 Appropriating $100,000 In CalRecycle Tire  
Cleanup Grant Funding In Fiscal Year 2025 (Requires five affirmative  
votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-285 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-C.  
2.-D.  
ID 24-1522  
Approve a Grant Agreement with Lighthouse for Children, Inc. allocating  
$150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support a  
partnership with the Dollywood Foundation implementing the Imagination  
Library program in the City of Fresno.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Lafayette Park Restroom Renovation Project (Bid  
File 12500709) (Council District 7)  
ID 24-1560  
1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301  
Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract to Estate Design and Construction  
Inc. of Los Angeles, California, in the amount of $189,800 for the  
Lafayette Park Restroom Renovation project located at 1516 E.  
Princeton in Fresno  
3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to sign and  
execute all related documents  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to software services with CentralSquare:  
2.-E.  
ID 24-1489  
1. Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement with CentralSquare,  
authorizing the Chief Information Officer to renew the software  
hosting, maintenance, and support services with CentralSquare in  
the amount of $250,970.51 for 2025.  
2. Authorize the Chief Information Officer to renew the agreement with  
CentralSquare for three optional one-year extensions provided the  
annual increase does not exceed 10% over the previous year.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to community violence intervention:  
2.-F.  
ID 24-1565  
1. Adopt the Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy which  
outlines a vetting process for community violence intervention work.  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services  
Agreement between the City of Fresno and The Connie Rice  
Institute for Urban Peace dba Urban Peace Institute (UPI) to amend  
the scope of services, reduce the total award, and incorporate the  
Community Violence Intervention Vetting Policy requiring community  
violence intervention employees and/or independent contractors to  
go through a fingerprint background check vetting process.  
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the amendment  
and all related documents on the behalf of the City of Fresno.  
During the approval of the Consent Calendar, Vice President Karbassi  
registered a NO vote. As such, this item was approved 6-1 by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 6 – Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, and Esparza  
No: 1 – Karbassi  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant application of up to  
ID 24-1567  
2.-G.  
$20 million to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community  
Change Grant Program to conduct climate action and pollution reduction  
projects and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all related  
documents on behalf of the City.  
RESOLUTION 2024-286 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Seventh Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary  
ID 24-1539  
2.-H.  
Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory  
White Collar (FCEA), by adding the new classifications of Airports Public  
Safety Agent I, Airports Public Safety Agent II, Senior Airports Public  
Safety Agent and Firearms & Digital Forensics Technician and providing a  
monthly salary step plan range; and amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13,  
Exempt Supervisory and Professional  
(CFPEA) by retitling the  
classification of Forestry Supervisor I and Forestry Supervisor II to Urban  
Forestry Supervisor I and Urban Forestry Supervisor II, while updating the  
salary step plan range for the Urban Forestry Supervisor II classification,  
effective December 2, 2024 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-287 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant  
2.-I.  
ID 24-1525  
Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust:  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines; and  
2. Approve  
a
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant  
Agreement in the amount of $800,000 with Central California Land  
Trust for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two single-family  
homes to be sold and preserved as affordable housing.  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this was  
tabled with no return date by Councilmember Arias.  
TABLED  
Approve the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno  
and FCS International, Inc. (FCS), regarding environmental planning and  
consulting services for the Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific  
Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) through June 30, 2025, for an  
amount not to exceed $153,636  
2.-K.  
ID 24-1391  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the agenda  
title has been updated should read, approve the consultant services  
agreement between the city of Fresno and FCS international, inc. (FCS),  
regarding environmental planning and consulting services for the southeast  
development area (SEDA) specific plan environmental impact report (EIR)  
through June 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $153,636 and uphold  
the city manager’s determination that FCS international, inc. Is uniquely  
qualified.  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this item was  
tabled to December 5, 2024, by Councilmember Chavez.  
TABLED  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
ID 24-1491  
2.-L.  
between the City of Fresno and Wallace Roberts and Todd (WRT)  
regarding land use, planning and environmental services for the update of  
the Tower District Specific Plan, extending the contract performance  
period to December 31, 2025, and adding $334,528, for a total contract  
amount not to exceed $905,118.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to professional On-Call Geotechnical Engineering  
ID 24-1501  
2.-M.  
Services for the Capital Projects Department on City of Fresno capital  
improvement projects: (Bid File 12402493) (Citywide):  
1.  
2.  
Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with BSK  
Associates, of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,666,666.66;  
Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with  
Kleinfelder, Incorporated of Fresno, California in the amount of  
$1,666,666.66;  
3.  
Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Moore  
Twining Associates, Incorporated of Fresno, California in the  
amount of $1,666,666.66.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 09 in the amount of $80,435.84, with  
2.-N.  
ID 24-1514  
no additional working days for Contract bid Item quantity over and under  
runs with Granite Construction Company for the Downtown Neighborhood  
Beautification and Cleanup Project - Project ID PW01012. (Bid File  
12302141) (Council Districts 3 and 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Architectural Service  
Agreement with O’Dell Engineering Inc., of Fresno, California in the amount  
of $35,930, increasing the total contract amount to $646,330, with a  
remaining contingency of $3,500, for professional engineering services for  
the Cary Park project location part of the Play Structure Improvements  
Project (Council District 4).  
2.-O.  
ID 24-1500  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with NJ Associates Inc., dba  
2.-P.  
2.-Q.  
ID 24-1502  
NJA Architecture, of Lodi, California in the amount of $126,494, with a  
contingency amount not to exceed $20,000, for the design and construction  
support services for the Roessler Winery Renovation Project (Council  
District 4).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Orchid and Logan Park Improvements Project Bid  
ID 24-1503  
File No. 12500687 (Council District 2):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations,  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the  
California  
Environmental  
Quality  
Act  
(CEQA)  
Guidelines,  
Environmental Assessment No. PC00302 and PC00413, for the  
Orchid and Logan Park Improvements Project;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $645,804.18 for the  
Base Bid only to Harris Development Corp. dba HBC Enterprises of  
Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder  
for the Orchid and Logan Park Improvements Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Rotary West Park Fencing Improvements Project,  
Bid File 12500583 (Council District 4):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s  
2.-R.  
ID 24-1506  
a
a
determination, pursuant to Section 15302/ Class 2 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, for the Rotary West  
Park Fencing Improvements Project;  
2. Approve a conditional license between the City of Fresno and  
Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District for the replacement of  
chain link fencing with wrought iron style (tubular steel) fencing;  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $396,000 to Alliance  
Construction Solutions, Inc., of Madera, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the Rotary West Park  
Fencing Improvements Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Koligian Park Soccer and Volleyball Lighting  
Improvements Project, Bid File 12500809 (Council District 2):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s  
2.-S.  
ID 24-1511  
a
a
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, for the Koligian Park  
Soccer and Volleyball Lighting Improvements Project;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $937,573.30 with  
Power Design Electric, Inc., of Kingsburg, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the Koligian Park Soccer  
and Volleyball Lighting Improvements Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Cary and Vinland Park Improvements Project (Bid  
2.-T.  
ID 24-1515  
File No. 12500602) (Council Districts 4):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations,  
pursuant  
to  
Section  
15301(d)/Class  
1
of  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Environmental  
Assessment No. PC00308, for the Cary Park Improvement Project;  
2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations,  
pursuant  
to  
Section  
15301(d)/Class  
1
of  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Environmental  
Assessment No. PC00263, for the Vinland Park Improvement  
Project;  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $578,657.31 to  
GCB1 Inc., dba GC Builders, of Fresno, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the Cary and Vinland Park  
Improvements Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Vinland Park Futsal and Pickleball Courts Project  
2.-U.  
ID 24-1517  
(Bid File No. 12500501) (Council District 4):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination  
pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Vinland Park Futsal and  
Pickleball Courts Project;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $998,000 for the  
Base Bid plus all two (2) Add Alternates, with Estate Design and  
Construction of Los Angeles, California as the lowest responsive  
and responsible bidder for the Vinland Park Futsal and Pickleball  
Courts Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Sanitary Landfill East Slope Regrading  
and Landfill Gas Collection System Upgrades Project (Bid File No.  
2.-V.  
ID 24-1516  
12500306) (Council District 3):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 22nd Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $445,100, for  
the Fresno Sanitary Landfill East Slope Regrading and Landfill Gas  
Collection System Upgrades Project. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $3,290,175 for the  
Base Bid plus all two (2) Add Alternates, with Cal Valley  
Construction Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and  
responsible bidder for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill East Slope  
Regrading and Landfill Gas Collection System Upgrades Project.  
RESOLUTION 2024-288 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
Third Amendment to the Flock Safety Master Service  
2.-W.  
ID 24-1554  
Agreement between the City of Fresno Police Department and Flock  
Group Inc., increasing the agreement by $136,500.00, to an amount not to  
exceed $1,668,440.41, and adding the Department of Public Utilities for  
three (3) years for the subscription services of cameras and software  
(Citywide).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
BILL - (For Introduction) Amending the uncodified ordinance to adopt  
2.-X.  
2.-Y.  
ID 24-1532  
changes and additions to the official list of designated special speed  
zones for various streets within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section  
14-1501 of the Fresno Municipal Code. (Citywide)  
BILL B-41 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a requirements contract for the purchase of Traffic  
ID 24-1540  
Street Name Signs and Reflective Sheeting to Safety Network Traffic  
Signs, Inc. of Fresno, California for one year, with five optional one-year  
extensions in an amount not to exceed $199,813.77, plus an annual 20%  
contingency and PPI increases (Bid File No. 12500293) (Citywide).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the VMT Mitigation Program:  
2.-J.  
ID 24-1365  
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the consultant services agreement  
with LSA Associates, Inc, extending contract performance date to  
June 30, 2025.  
During approval of the agenda, Council President Perea moved the above  
item to Contested Consent to discuss the contract.  
Council discussion included: Terms of the contact. Expectations for the  
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to  
be presented for consideration before the contract's end date.  
On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Arias,  
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 10, Article 26 To The Fresno  
Municipal Code, Entitled “The Sidewalk Vending Ordinance”  
2.-Z.  
ID 24-1566  
Councilmember Chavez moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the ordinance.  
Council discussion included: Commitment and support to mobile food  
vendors. Funding commercial kitchen for mobile food vendors. Code  
Enforcement procedures, and changes to the policy. Shade structures, and  
education for mobile food vendors. Exemptions within the ordinance. Rules  
for residential neighborhoods. Violations of basic rules, and enforcement.  
Pilot program prior to drafting the ordinance. Fire and Police Departments  
enforcement, and hours of operation. Treatment and protection for mobile  
food vendors. State law and contradiction of the ordinance for preparing  
food. Restrictions of the ordinance, and buffer zones. Charges for the  
licensing of mobile food vendors. Continuing the agenda item to a future  
date verses keeping the item on the current calendar. Potential limitations  
on the ordinance, and motivation for bringing the ordinance forward, and  
financial penalties. Regulations for all industries.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to approve the introduction of the ordinance  
with the following minor amendments:  
1. Change the restricted vending time to 12:30 A.M. to 8:00 A.M. (currently a  
typo states 2:00 A.M. instead of 12:30 A.M.).  
2. Direct the City Attorney to pursue the implementation of an authorized  
vendor sticker for members of the Mobile Food Vendor Association.  
3. Explore formalizing a relationship between the Mobile Food Vendor  
Association and the City of Fresno.  
4. Include the potential for a fee structure associated with permits as part of  
this formalization.  
Council President Perea seconded the motion.  
BILL B-42 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by President Perea,  
that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
No: 3 - Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following people addressed Council with unscheduled  
communication: Susan Monet, Gloria Hernandez, and Brandi N.  
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 12:07 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 24-1508  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi  
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers,  
Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees  
Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic),  
Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire  
Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International  
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police  
Officers Association (FPOA Management) Unit 10; 8. International  
Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City  
of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of  
Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11. Fresno  
Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED  
LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of  
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 potential case  
5.-B.  
ID 24-1527  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from session at 1:11 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
December 5, 2024, regular meeting.