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, August 15, 2024  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:04 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  
Pastor Shane Ham 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:  
Invocation would be led by Pastor Shane Ham with Northpointe Community  
Church.  
Councilmember Arias would be participating remotely via the Zoom platform  
under the provisions of the California Government Code section 54953.  
2-M (ID 24-960) RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of  
Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for Roll-Off  
collection services within the City of Fresno and setting the Public Hearing  
for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:35 a.m. - the resolution at the  
bottom of page 2 of 4 stipulates a hearing time of 10:00 a.m., it needs to be  
corrected to read 9:35 a.m.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
9:15 A.M. (ID 24-898) HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No.  
P22-03846, Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 - was removed with no  
return date by staff.  
2-O (ID 24-1037) Actions pertaining to a Permanent Local Housing  
Allocation Agreement between the City of Fresno and Karahunj, LLC for the  
construction of a multi-family senior affordable rental housing project - was  
removed with no return date by Councilmember Arias.  
Councilmember Maxwell Recused himself due to living within proximity of  
the project.  
After brief procedural discussion this item was TABLED to August 29, 2024.  
2-P (ID 24-1028) Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement  
with Poverello House for professional triage center services at Naomi’s  
House and Clarion Pointe - was tabled to August 29, 2024, by  
Councilmember Arias.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-S (ID 24-1022) Bill (For introduction) - Repealing Section 10-812 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Conditions on Police Response to  
Public Safety Alarm Systems - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Bredefeld.  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, the agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: announced the Beat the  
Heat event.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: announced the Fall  
Festival, and acknowledged partners of the senior citizen air conditioning  
assistance program.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: announced the 6th annual  
Beat the Heat event, and acknowledged the sponsors; attended the  
unveiling of the Willow and Balch park tot lot, along with the Capital  
Projects Department, PARCS Department, the Mayor, and acknowledged  
city staff.  
Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: acknowledged the Public  
Safety Wellness Center staff, and the Police Chaplain; reflected on the  
special election five years ago; announced the new Audubon Drive traffic  
signal, and crosswalks, and acknowledged the Mayor, City Manager, and  
staff for their help.  
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: announced the back pack  
drive held, reminded the public school is back in session; announced the  
installation of speed radar signs at schools in District 1; announced the  
neighborhood cleanup event in partnership with Beautify Fresno, and  
acknowledged the Mayor's administration; announced partnership with  
PG&E for past due bill relief, and the pop up event at Fresno City College.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
There were no reports or comments from the Mayor or City Manager.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: reminded the public to register  
to vote for the November 5, 2024 election; announced upcoming meetings  
for various committees.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M. #1  
ID 24-1009  
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 150 (Final  
Tract Map Number 6379). (Located on the northwest corner of  
East Florence Avenue and South Peach Avenue) (Council  
District 5)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 150 (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. 11,  
Annexation No. 150 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 9:25 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 9:27  
A.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-174 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-175 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-176 ADOPTED  
BILL B-24 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-022  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, 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  
9:10 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO AUGUST 29, 2024)  
ID 24-964  
HEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of  
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906, requesting  
authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic  
Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, &  
Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor  
store located at 2520 East Olive Avenue on the southeast corner  
of North Fresno Street and East Olive Avenue. (Council District  
7)  
1. DENY the Appellant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the  
Planning and Development Department Director to deny CUP  
Application No. P22-03906 requesting authorization to establish  
a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 21  
(Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for a  
Circle “D” Food & Liquor store.  
CONTINUED AS NOTED  
9:10 A.M. #3  
ID 24-1025  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance amending  
Annexation Number 37 of the City of Fresno Community  
Facilities District Number 11, Final Tract Map Number 6410, to  
change the types of Services, the rate and method of  
apportionment of the special tax, and the Maximum Special Tax  
to be levied (Located on the northeast corner of East Church  
Avenue and South Peach Avenue): (Council District 5)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Amendment of Annexation  
No. 37 of Community Facilities District No. 11 and the Levy of a  
New Maximum Special Tax; (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) - Amending  
Ordinance No. 2011-11 and Levying a Changed Maximum  
Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future  
Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District  
No. 11, Annexation No. 37, Final Tract Map No. 6410. (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 9:28 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 9:30  
A.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-177 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-178 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-179 ADOPTED  
BILL B-25 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-023  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, 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.  
ID 24-898  
HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P22-03846,  
Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 and related Environmental  
Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 pertaining to  
approximately 20.23 acres of property on the north and south  
sides of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk and North  
Gregory Avenues (Council District 1) - Planning and  
Development Department.  
1. ADOPT - Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental  
Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 dated May 3, 2024, for  
the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Addendum dated June 13,  
2024.  
2. RESOLUTION - Annexation Application No. P22-03846 (for  
the Ashlan-Polk Nos. 3 and 4 Reorganization) proposing  
detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North  
Central Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of  
Fresno.  
3. BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Approving Pre-zone  
Application No. P22-04069 proposing to pre-zone: approximately  
9.54 acres of the subject property from the County of Fresno  
RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone  
district to the City of Fresno RS-5/ANX (Single-Family  
Residential, Medium Density/Annexed Rural Residential  
Transitional Overlay) zone district; and approximately 9.78 acres  
of the subject property from the RR/NB (Rural  
Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City  
of Fresno RS-5/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium  
Density/conditions of zoning) zone district.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date.  
TABLED  
9:20 A.M.  
ID 24-1024  
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of a  
parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade  
Separation Project: (Council Districts 1 and 7)  
1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for  
acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-  
071-43, owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees  
of The Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, for the construction of  
the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and  
necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for  
public street purposes of Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-071-43,  
owned by Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as trustees of The  
Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, for the construction of the  
Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and  
authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and  
purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 9:31 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno, and Licensed  
Professional Engineer Lehman. Upon call, following members of the public  
addressed Council: Lisa Flores. Public comment closed at 9:39 A.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-180 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, 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  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and  
Closed Session items, the following members of the public addressed  
Council: Emmanuel Agraz-Torrez (2-Y), Dez Martinez (2-Y), Orlando E.  
Watson Sr. (2-Y), Wes White (2-Y), Alex Kush (2-V), Sara Wisham (2-V),  
Elayne Gonzalez (2-V), Mindi Miller (2-V), Thalia Arenas (2-V), Rex Hime  
(2-G), Shaun McPherson (2-Y), Sting (2-Y), Alix Laffey (2-Y), Bob  
McCloskey (2-Y), James M (2-Y), Kevin Little (2-Y), Cindy Pimbino (2-Y),  
Nancy Donat (2-Y), Miss 5250 (2-Y), Linda Tubach (2-Y), Lethal (2-Y), Sean  
Zweiflur (2-Y), Brandi Nuse-Villegas (2-Y), Joseta (2-Y), Sofia Sanchez  
(2-Y), Krystal (2-Y), M. W. (2-Y), Elisha Simpson Sanchez (2-Y), Pauline  
Verdugo (2-Y), Fernando Paul Elizondo (2-Y), Zachary Ferrell (2-Y), Kailee  
Vansichie (2-Y), Rachel Tuggy (2-Y), Yanas Paulos (2-Y), T.J. Shelton  
(2-Y), John Brown (2-Y), Jon D. McCubbin (2-Y), Brighten Tompkins (2-O),  
Sarah A. (2-Y), Katie Meyers (2-Y), Quinton Price (2-Y), Eric Christen (2-W),  
Arieana Castellanos (2-Y), Traci Robertson (2-Y), Shar Thompson (2-Y),  
Lisa Flores (2-G, 2-Y, 2-W), Alexandria Alvarado (2-Y), James Rutledge  
(2-Y), and Keith Scott (2-Y).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 24-1059  
Approval of the minutes for July 25, 2024, regular meeting and  
July 29, 2024, special meeting  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 24-1053  
Approve Agreement to join the Yosemite Area Regional  
Transportation System Authority through the Restated Joint  
Powers Agreement.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-C.  
ID 24-1011  
Actions pertaining to Friant Road Adaptive Intelligent  
Transportation System (ITS) Project from Fort Washington Road  
to Copper River Drive, Bid File No. 12400307. (Council District  
6):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s  
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. Award a Construction Contract for the Base Bid plus Add  
Alternates 1, 2, 3, and 6, for a total construction contract amount  
of $1,963,964 to A-C Electric Company Inc. of Bakersfield,  
California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-D.  
ID 24-1014  
Actions pertaining to the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid  
Main Project between Divisadero Street and Stanislaus Street  
(Bid File 12401958) (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt an addendum to the previously adopted Mitigated  
Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 11th Amendment to the  
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating  
$2,725,600 for the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main  
Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,223,895 to  
West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California,  
as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.  
RESOLUTION 2024-181 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-E.  
ID 24-1018  
Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with  
Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, California for  
$275,150, with a $27,515 contingency, for design and  
construction support services for the Ashlan Avenue Westbound  
Widening Project from Polk Avenue to Bryan Avenue. (Bid File  
12402339) (Council District 1)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-F.  
ID 24-1019  
Actions pertaining to the Southwest Fresno Trail Project:  
(Council District 3)  
1. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real  
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.47  
-acre (20,659 square feet) unimproved parcel, identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-51T, owned by Housing  
Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body  
corporate and politic, for an amount of $39,200.00, for the  
construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project;  
2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real  
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.40  
-acre (17,402 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-52T, owned by Better  
Opportunities Builder, Inc., a California non-profit public benefit  
corporation, for an amount of $32,800.00, for construction of the  
Southwest Fresno Trail Project;  
3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real  
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a  
0.435-acre (18,931 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-69T, owned by Housing  
Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body  
corporate and politic, for an amount of $36,000.00, for the  
construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project;  
4. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real  
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.02  
-acre (888 square feet) unimproved parcel identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-72T, owned by Better  
Opportunities Builder, Inc., a California non-profit public benefit  
corporation, for an amount of $700.00, for construction of the  
Southwest Fresno Trail Project;  
5. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real  
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a  
0.467-acre (20,322 square feet) portion of an unimproved parcel  
identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-040-73T, owned by  
Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, California, a public body  
corporate and politic, for an amount of $38,700.00, for  
construction of the Southwest Fresno Trail Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-G.  
2.-H.  
ID 24-1020  
Reject the bid received for Garage 9 Renovation Project. (Bid  
File 12402153) (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 24-1021  
Actions pertaining to the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water  
and Sewer Improvements Project (Council District 3):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 6th Amendment to the  
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating  
$3,495,800 for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and  
Sewer Improvements Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc. of Fresno, California, in  
the amount of $427,370, increasing the total contract amount to  
$3,164,649, with a remaining contingency of $374,000, to  
expand the scope of services to include construction support for  
the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer  
Improvements Project.  
RESOLUTION 2024-182 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-I.  
ID 24-1047  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 506-470-48S as Annexation Number  
61 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9  
and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
Public Hearing for Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 9:10 am.  
(Located on the east side of North Cecelia Avenue and West  
Ellery Way) (Council District 2)  
RESOLUTION 2024-183 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-J.  
ID 24-1001  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number  
6362 as Annexation Number 151 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, September 26, 2024, at 9:25 am. (Located on the  
northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield  
Avenue) (Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2024-184 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-K.  
ID 24-1002  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number  
6362 as Annexation Number 001 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, September 26, 2024, at 9:20 am. (Located on the  
northeast corner of West Indianapolis Avenue and North Garfield  
Avenue) (Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2024-185 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-L.  
ID 24-1003  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 487-150-45S and 487-150-46S as  
Annexation Number 60 to the City of Fresno Community  
Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special  
Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September  
26, 2024, at 9:15 am. (Southwest corner of East Jensen Avenue  
and South Holloway Avenue) (Council District 5)  
RESOLUTION 2024-186 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-M.  
ID 24-960  
***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of  
Fresno, California, to grant a Non-Exclusive Franchise for  
Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno and setting  
the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 9:35  
a.m. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the resolution  
at the bottom of page 2 of 4 stipulates a hearing time of 10:00 a.m., it needs  
to be corrected to read 9:35 a.m.  
RESOLUTION 2024-187 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-N.  
ID 24-1079  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2nd Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 Reallocating  
$200,000 from the Department of Public Works to the Parks,  
After School, Recreation and Community Services Department  
for the Orchid Park Expansion Project (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-188 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-O.  
ID 24-1037  
Actions pertaining to a Permanent Local Housing Allocation  
Agreement between the City of Fresno and Karahunj, LLC for  
the construction of a multi-family senior affordable rental housing  
project located at 1514 East Bullard Avenue, Fresno (District 6):  
1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination  
pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Approve a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)  
Agreement with Karahunj, LLC, in the amount of $1,000,000 for  
the construction of the Solterra Senior Living Affordable Rental  
Housing Development Phase I, located at 1514 East Bullard  
Avenue, Fresno, California 93710  
Councilmember Arias removed this item from the agenda with no return  
date.  
Councilmember Maxwell Recused himself due to living within proximity of  
the project.  
After brief procedural discussion the item was TABLED to August 29, 2024.  
2.-P.  
ID 24-1028  
Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with  
Poverello House for professional triage center services at  
Naomi’s House and Clarion Pointe, and to increase funding by  
$525,405.56 in Homeless, Housing Assistance, and Prevention  
funds (HHAP) for total program award $3,125,195.25.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and  
tabled to August 29, 2024.  
TABLED  
2.-Q.  
2.-R.  
2.-T.  
ID 24-1048  
Award a requirements contract for the towing and storage of  
evidence cars to Fortney Towing, Inc. for three years in the total  
amount of $1,095,129.30, with two optional one-year extensions  
in the amount of $365,043.10 per year (Request for Proposals  
No.12402054).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 24-1023  
Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a Second Amendment  
to Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter  
Inc.) for an additional three years of service for a total amount  
not to exceed $3,140,025 or $1,046,675 annually, for the term of  
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 24-1046  
Actions pertaining to the emergency reconstruction of the  
compressed natural gas fueling station:  
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P24-1046 dated August  
15, 2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for  
categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301/Class 1.  
2. ***RESOLUTION-- Approval of an urgent necessity for the  
preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the City  
Manager or designee to enter into agreement without  
competitive bidding with Chart International, Inc. for emergency  
reconstruction of the compressed natural gas fueling station  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-189 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-U.  
ID 24-1041  
Actions pertaining to acceptance of a gift exceeding $25,000 in  
value from Gillig, LLC to the City of Fresno:  
1. Approve acceptance of unsolicited gift items from Gillig, LLC  
(Gillig) for accidental installation of Thermo King Air Purification  
Systems into twelve (12) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses  
for a total value of $45,246.96.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-V.  
ID 24-1078  
Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Chapter 10, Article 3, Section  
10-328 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to breeding,  
transfer and sale of dogs and cats  
BILL B-26 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-W.  
2.-X.  
ID 24-1038  
Approve the reappointment of Laura E. Ward to the City of  
Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 15, 2026  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 24-1030  
***BILL-22 (Intro’d July 25, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending  
Chapter 12, Article 4.12 of the Fresno Municipal Code Relating  
to the Fee Waiver Program Definition of Residential Infill Projects  
(Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
BILL B-22 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-024  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-Y.  
ID 24-1045  
***BILL-23 (Intro’d July 29, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending  
Sections 10-1703(a), 10-1707, 10-2101, 10-2204, 10-2205 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to the Prohibition of Camping in  
Public Places (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Council President Perea registered a NO vote. As such, this item was  
approved 5-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 – , Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld, Esparza  
No: 1 – Perea  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
BILL B-23 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-025  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-Z.  
ID 24-1051  
Bill - (For Introduction) Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code, to remove squatters from short-term  
rentals and hotels  
BILL B-27 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-S.  
ID 24-1022  
BILL (For introduction) - Repealing Section 10-812 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, relating to Conditions on Police Response to  
Public Safety Alarm Systems  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
get clarification on the purpose of the item.  
Council discussion included: costs to residents; continuing the item; small  
businesses; changing the duration; residential and commercial properties;  
police practices, and the current municipal code; and assessments on  
police policies.  
TABLED  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be TABLED to August 29, 2024.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following people addressed Council with unscheduled  
communication: Traci Robertson, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, and Lisa Flores  
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 1:52 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 24-1049  
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 9; 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  
5.-B.  
ID 24-1083  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY  
- Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City  
Hall.  
The above item was discussed in closed session to reschedule the item to  
August 29, 2024. There were no open session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 24-986  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING  
LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Joanna Condie, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court  
Case No.: 23CECG00413  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 24-988  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED  
LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
Significant Exposure to Litigation:  
United Financial Casualty Company a/s/o Saljinder Kaur v. City  
of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2023044361 (Police Department)  
The above item was discussed in closed session to reschedule the item to  
August 29, 2024. There were no open session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-E.  
ID 24-1026  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING  
LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
ACLU, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case  
No.: 23CECG04744  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-F.  
ID 24-1050  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING  
WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1  
potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz  
announced direction was given by council to initiate litigation. The action,  
defendants and other particulars shall once the action is formally  
commenced be disclosed to any person upon inquiry. This item was  
approved 6-0 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 – Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld, Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
DISCUSSED  
5.-G.  
5.-H.  
5.-I.  
ID 24-1060  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED  
LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4)  
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Jaime Rivera;(Code Enforcement  
case number E24-02048)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ID 24-1061  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED  
LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4)  
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Arthur and Richard Carlson and  
Kochar Vardanyan (Carlson Appeal)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ID 24-1062  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED  
LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (a) and (d)(4)  
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Mich Michino, and MJE Brothers,  
LLC. (Michino Appeal)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-J.  
ID 24-1013  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the  
appointment, employment, evaluation of performance,  
discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.  
Title: City Attorney  
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor  
negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-K.  
ID 24-1075  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the  
appointment, employment, evaluation of performance,  
discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Clerk  
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor  
negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-L.  
ID 24-1089  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS  
Government Code Section 54956.8  
Property: 500 E. Elkhorn Ave., Caruthers, CA 93609  
Agency negotiator: City Manager  
Negotiating parties: City of Fresno, County of Fresno  
Under negotiation: price, terms of payment  
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 5:33 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
August 29, 2024, regular meeting.