2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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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, June 12, 2025

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 -

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 Dr. Jason Locke, Senior Minister, College Church of Christ of Fresno

Dr. Locke gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES

2-A (ID 25-813) regarding approval of the minutes – on page one of the

minutes of May 22, 2025, the sentence “Xiong Vang gave the invocation”

will be updated to read, “Xiong Vang gave the invocation in Hmong.”

2-CC (ID 25-796) regarding the 587th amendment to the Master Fee

Schedule - an asterisk to be added next to "Mariposa Plaza Facility Rental

(includes stage)" with a corresponding footnote to read, "[t]he city reserves

the right to wave fees for city sponsored events which are determined to be

beneficial to Downtown Fresno upon City Manager approval.”

2-WW (ID 25-697) regarding creation of a Tower District and Downtown pilot

program for vacant commercial buildings - the item sponsors have removed

applicability and references to Downtown.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

5:35 P.M. (ID 25-757) regarding Plan Amendment Application No.

P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental

Assessment – tabled to a date to be determined by Councilmember Perea.

2-U (ID 25-856) regarding the intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness

to reimburse the City for certain expenditures – tabled to June 19, 2025, by

Council President Karbassi.

2-FF (ID 25-762) regarding service agreements with Elevate Community

Services, Inc. for operation of three emergency shelters – tabled to June 19,

2025, by staff.

2-SS (ID 25-748) regarding a list of proposed Public Works projects to

receive Senate Bill 1 (SB1) – tabled to June 19, 2025 by Staff.

2-TT (25-756) regarding public street easement vacation on North Fresno

Street – tabled to June 26, 2025, by Vice President Arias.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-HH (ID 25-767) regarding text amendment application No. P24-00794 and

related environmental finding for environmental assessment No. P24-00794

- moved to contested consent by Council President Karbassi.

2-XX (ID 25-743) regarding a fee analysis of costs associated with a

proposed Tobacco Retail License Program – moved to contested consent by

President Karbassi, Councilmember Richardson, and Councilmember

Esparza.

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Richardson, 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

Proclamation of "Derek and Heather Carr Day"

ID 25-739

PRESENTED

Proclamation for “Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and The

Longest Day”

ID 25-529

PRESENTED

Proclamation for "Pride Month"

ID 25-269

PRESENTED

Proclamation for “Rich Rodriguez Day”

ID 25-750

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Discussed a productive

community meeting at Calwa Park in District 5. Announced District 5's

Mosqueda Center would serve as a cooling center when temperatures

reached 105 degrees with free transportation through Fresno Area Express.

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Discussed the Pride Month

kick-off flag raising at City Hall and weekend parade. Expressed

appreciation to the Fresno County Department of Public Health for its

inclusive community presence. Extended Father's Day wishes and

encouraged others to spend time with their fathers. Recognized the Public

Works Department for ongoing efforts to improve road conditions in District

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Reassured District 6

residents the Department of Public Utilities was working hard to address the

water issues between International and Copper. Discussed a very well

attended and fruitful District 6 town hall. Expressed excitement for Flag Day

and a related event. Stated his commitment to protecting residents'

constitutional rights and ability to speak their minds while taking part in the

civic process. Pledged to ensure all voices in the community could be

expressed safely and respectfully regardless of whether he agrees with

those expressions or not.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Recognized District 1 for

presenting the Pride Month proclamation, and expressed appreciation for

the flag raising at City Hall and the Pride Parade in the Tower District.

Acknowledged Local 202 Firefighters for hosting his team on their firetruck

during the parade. Announced District 7 hosted the graduation of the Junior

Board of the Chamber of Commerce at City Hall and congratulated the

graduates. Congratulated Mayfair Elementary School for being named a

California Distinguished School.

Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Discussed the successful

ArtHop event which saw a return of the street component and more than

6,000 attendees. Congratulated District 3 intern Livreet Sandhu on her full

scholarship to study political science at a University of California school.

Recognized the participation of local leaders in an immigrant rights rally

and press conference in response to recent immigration raids. Applauded

those standing up for vulnerable communities and expressed

disappointment in federal representatives for a lack of support and criticized

actions of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Advised the immigrant community to avoid the Cherry Auction over the

weekend due to a planned immigration raid by ICE.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Expressed gratitude to

city staff, the administration and councilmembers for their efforts in the

budget process. Appreciation was extended to PARCS Director Aguirre and

City Manager Miller for promptly addressing park-related issues and the fast

Park Ranger responses. Congratulated former Services Aide Lauren Aiello

for becoming a Maddy Intern for Congressman Costa in Washington, D.C.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Announced plans to attend the U.S.

Conference of Mayors annual meeting in Tampa as a speaker on three

panels, including one highlighting Fresno’s law enforcement successes.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:05 A.M. Joint Meeting of the Fresno Revitalization Corporation

and City of Fresno in its Capacity as Housing Successor to the

Redevelopment Agency

Receive Annual Report and Approve FY 25/26 Program Income Budget for the

City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment

Agency of the City of Fresno

ID 25-777

The above item was called to order at 10:18 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Executive Director Murphey. Upon call, no members of the

public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:26 A.M.

There was no council discussion.

FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE: On motion of Member

Dyer, seconded by Member Arias, the Annual Report was RECEIVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza, Dyer

CITY OF FRESNO HOUSING SUCCESSOR VOTE: On motion of Vice

President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, the Annual

Report was RECEIVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and

Esparza

9:10 A.M. (REMOVED FROM AGENDA)

Approval of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and

Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report.

ID 25-629

REMOVED AS NOTED

9:15 A.M.

Consideration of Development Code Text Amendment Application No.

ID 25-658

P25-00996 amending various sections of the Fresno Municipal Code

pertaining to tiny houses on wheels, accessory dwelling units,

manufactured homes, the RM-MH zone district, agricultural labor housing,

and housing terminology; and corresponding General Plan Text

Amendment amending Chapter 3 of the Fresno General Plan, Table 3-1:

Citywide Standards for Density and Development Intensity.

ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.

P25-00996 dated May 12, 2025 that the environmental

determination that Plan & Text Amendment Application No. P25-

00996 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA

Guidelines.

2. BILL (for introduction) amending the following sections of the Fresno

Municipal Code:

a. Section 15-2738, updating regulations pertaining to tiny

houses on wheels (THOW) and design standards for

manufactured homes.

b. Section 15-903, updating regulations pertaining to

minimum density in the RM-MH zone district.

c. Sections 15-310, 15-802, 15-902, 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-

1202, 15-1502, 15-2004, 15-2409, 15-2723, 15-2753,

15-2754, 15-4907, and 15-6702 of the Fresno Municipal

Code, updating regulations pertaining to accessory

dwelling units.

d. Sections 15-902, 15-1002, 15-1302, 15-1402, and 15-

6707,

updating

regulations

pertaining

where

agricultural labor housing is permitted; and

e. Sections 15-107, 15-310, 15-313, 15-404, 15-405, 15-9,

15-901, 15-902, 15-903, 15-904, 15-906, 15-10, 15-

1001, 15-1002, 15-1003, 15-1004, 15-1101, 15-1104,

15-1201, 15-1204, 15-1304, 15-1606, 15-1609, 15-

2004, 15-2006, 15-2008, 15-2012, 15-2015, 15-2016,

15-2303, 15-2304, 15-2305, 15-2308, 15-2311, 15-

2405, 15-2409, 15-2414, 15-2416, 15-2421, 15-2429,

15-2609, 15-2612, 15-2713, 15-2716, 15-2720, 15-

2722, 15-2723, 15-2725, 15-2734, 15-2735, 15-2738,

15-2746, 15-2747, 15-2753, 15-2754, 15-2763, 15-

3701, 15-3804, 15-3906, 15-4103, 15-4105, 15-4108,

15-4906, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6102, and 15-6702,

updating language from “single-family” and “multi-family”

to “single-unit” and “multi-unit.”

3. RESOLUTION amending Chapter 3, Table 3-1, of the Fresno

General Plan: Citywide Standards for Density and Development

Intensity, pertaining to minimum density of the RM-MH Zone District.

The above item was called to order at 10:27 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Planner Lauderdale. Upon call, the following

members of the public addressed Council: Cameron, and Kiel Lopez

Schmidt. Public comment closed at 11:12 A.M.

Council discussion included: the purpose of the policy and agricultural labor

housing concerns; community input; policy impact and intent; Accessory

Dwelling Units (ADU); implementation metrics; ownership clarification;

zoning compliance and parcel utilization concerns; "pro-housing"

designation items; parking policy impacts. Monitoring and response

strategy; neighborhood compatibility, and urgency for design standards

implementation for ADUs; “single-family” and “single-unit” terminology;

code amendment focus on units vs. bedrooms; impacts to Specific and

Neighborhood Plans; developer request to lower density for mobile home

parks; public request to modify cottage ordinance for tiny homes; Senate Bill

330 compliance, and; the timeline for broader zoning code revisions.

BILL B-24 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

RESOLUTION 2025- 162 ADOPTED

On motion of Council President Karbassi, 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.

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 25-656

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 to 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)

The above item was called to order at 11:16 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Manager Jenks, and

Mosaic consultant Melissa Mailloux. Upon call, the following members of

the public addressed Council: Zach Darrah, Kyle Lopez Schmidt, Nishea

Trinidad, Christa Wiens, Lanasha Senegal, Jose Moran, Jan Minami, Hugo

Morales, Pastor B.T. Lewis, Art Terzian, Sara Miradi, Brandy Woodard, April

Henry, Corey Belliston, Lupe Vargas, Diane Carbay, Dez Martinez. Public

comment closed at 11:54 A.M.

Council discussion included: clarification on funding requests; concerns

over legal exposure; clarification on approval scope; CDBG community

services funding allocation and safeguards for public funding; the Maxie L.

Parks HVAC project and funding concerns; reallocation of funds to Ted C.

Wills Community Center; project funding gaps and readiness; general

concerns on project management and fiscal responsibility; contingency

planning for cost overruns, and; the Annual Action Plan and Notice of

Funding Availability.

Vice President Arias motioned to allocate the original request of $506,776

in HOPWA funds to Community Medical Centers, with direction to the City

Attorney to include additional language in the contract ensuring that any

misuse of funds will be repaid to the City. The motion failed due to lack of a

second so the proposed change was not included in the final vote.

Vice President Arias motioned to reallocate funds from the A/C project to the

construction of the Radio Bilingüe Community Center. The motion failed

due to lack of a second so the proposed change was not included in the

final vote.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned to allocate $1,582,611 for a to be

determined public infrastructure and facilities improvement project,

specifically to fund the construction of the Senior Activity Center located at

4343 North Blackstone Avenue. As Vice President Arias seconded the

motion, the change was included as part of the final vote.

Vice President Arias motioned to allocate $200,000 from CDBG Community

Services and allocated resources to support the establishment of the Casita

Feliz, Latinx LGBTQ+ Center. As Councilmember Perea seconded the

motion, the change was included as part of the final vote.

RESOLUTION 2025-163 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President

Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and

Esparza

5:35 P.M.

Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone

Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment

ID 25-757

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.

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.

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.

TABLED - DATE TO BE DETERMINED

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: Emma De La Rosa.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Vang, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following

vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Perea

Approval of the Minutes for May 1, 2025, Regular Meeting, May 15, 2025,

Regular Meeting (Mayor’s Budget Presentation), and May 22, 2025,

Regular Meeting

2.-A.

ID 25-813

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-B.

ID 25-788

Approve a Service Agreement with Pardini’s Inc. of Fresno, California, to

provide catering and concession services at the Fresno Convention and

Entertainment Center, with tiered revenue-sharing and concession

management payment terms, for three years with two optional one-year

extensions (Bid file 12400335)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Amendment No. 16 to Agreement between City of Fresno and

2.-C.

2.-D.

2.-E.

2.-F.

2.-G.

ID 25-601

ERM-West, Inc., to provide ongoing engineering, environmental and

remedial actions concerning groundwater contamination at Fresno

Yosemite International Airport for an amount not to exceed $707,575 for a

total contract amount of $6,171,514 (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and

ID 25-843

Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and

construction phase services for the Taxilane B3 Rehabilitation Project at

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for a total amount of $281,064

(Council District 4).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Group Delta Inc. is uniquely qualified

ID 25-838

and Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Group Delta Inc. for

F3 Transition ARFF Vehicle Treatment Services at Fresno Yosemite

International Airport (FAT) for an amount not to exceed $441,482 (Council

District 4).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and

ID 25-839

Associates, Inc. to provide professional engineering design and

construction phase services for the Runway 12L-30R Rehabilitation Project

at Fresno Chandler Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) for a total

amount of $312,277 (Council District 3).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First and Second Amendments to Consultant Services

Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc in the amount of $55,200

for total contract amount not to exceed $1,934,695 for additional

ID 25-840

professional engineering services required for the design of Runway

11L-29R Reconstruction Project at the Fresno Yosemite International

Airport. (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to the service agreement with 24/7 Pet Vets,

a California Corporation, in the amount of $150,000 for a total contract

amount of $450,000 for emergency veterinary services at the Fresno

Animal Center. Does not extend the date of this agreement which expires

on June 30, 2025.

2.-H.

ID 25-618

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Phase One of a Progressive Design-Build Contract with Bomel

2.-I.

ID 25-760

Construction Company Inc., of Irvine, California, in an amount not to

exceed $1,612,769.00, for the design support services for the North

Fulton Parking Structure Project. (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Holmes Park Restroom Replacement Project (Bid

File 12501359) (Council District 3):

1. Adopt finding of

determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class

2.-J.

ID 25-665

Categorical Exemption per staff’s

and Section

15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines;

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $543,693.78 with

Puma Construction Co., Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder for the Holmes Park Restroom

Replacement Project; and authorize the Capital Projects Director or

designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of a parcel to

benefit the Veterans-Barstow Acquisition Project (Council District 2):

2.-K.

ID 25-677

Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination,

pursuant to Section 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the acquisition of Assessor’s Parcel

Number 505-220-59.

2) Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and

Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of a 0.99-acre (42,934

square feet) unimproved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel

Number 505-220-59, owned by De Young Properties 5224 L.P., a

California limited partnership, for an amount of $135,000 for the

Veterans-Barstow Acquisition Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,168,921.77 to Alliance

2.-L.

ID 25-741

Construction Solutions, Inc. of Madera, California for the Vinland Park

Futsal and Pickleball Courts Project. (Bid File 12500501) (Council District

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and

Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of a 71.65-acre (3,121,074

square feet) parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 505-021-01

owned by J.S.A. Farms, a California general partnership, for an amount of

$3,224,250 for the Northwest Fresno Recharge Basin Project (County of

Fresno).

2.-M.

ID 25-680

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Security Fence Improvements at Pump Stations

2.-N.

ID 25-749

144, 165 and 174 Project (Bid File 12501995) (Council Districts 6,7 and

Fresno County):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination

pursuant to Section 15301/Class

(Existing Facilities) and

15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental

Assessment No. WC00074-WSSIS, for the Security Fence

Improvements at Pump Stations 144, 165 and 174 Project;

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $734,497.85 to

Harris Development Corp dba HBC Enterprises, of Clovis,

California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the

Security Fence Improvements at Pump Stations 144, 165 and 174

Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $2,500,000.00 with

2.-O.

ID 25-782

nine (9) additional working days for completion of domestic water

improvements, sanitary sewer improvements, and to increase the

Supplemental Work Contract Bid Item with Floyd Johnston Construction

Company Incorporated of Fresno, California for the Downtown

Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project - Project ID

WM00009 / RC00177. (Bid File 12402356) (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Access Road Improvements at Regional

2.-P.

ID 25-752

Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project (Bid File 12501562) (Council

District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination

pursuant to Section 15301/Class

California Environmental Quality

(Existing Facilities) of the

Act (CEQA) Guidelines,

Environmental Assessment No. TC00180-GN005, for the Access

Road Improvements at the Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Facility Project;

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $433,478.00 to

Walsh Montgomery Construction, Inc., of Clovis, California, as the

lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Access Road

Improvements at the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility

Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Arguello Concrete

2.-Q.

ID 25-751

Construction of Fresno, California for concrete work with Madera Concrete

Company of Madera, California for the City of Fresno Paving Bid Package,

Various Locations - Project ID SM00050. (Bid File 12402606) (Council

Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-R.

2.-S.

ID 25-754

Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,216,898.25 to Fortis

General Construction, Incorporated, of Atwater, California for the Merced

Street Reconnection Project (Bid File No. 12501885) (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 7 in the amount of $89,220.27, with

no additional working days for balancing of Contract Bid Item overruns and

underruns with Emmett’s Excavation, Incorporated of Clovis, California for

the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue Transit Oriented

Development Sidewalk and Lighting Project - Project ID PW00926. (Bid

File 12300361-12691) (Council Districts 1 and 7)

ID 25-755

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the North Peach Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation

2.-T.

ID 25-810

Project (Bid File No. 12502162) on North Peach Avenue from State Route

180 to East McKinley Avenue (Council District 7):

1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW01072, dated February

26, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for

categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15301/Class

15302/Class 2;

and

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,862,880 to

Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive

and

responsible

bidder,

for

installation

infrastructure

improvements relating to the North Peach Avenue Pavement

Rehabilitation Project (Bid File No. 12502162).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future

indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to

2.-U.

ID 25-856

capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program (Requires

Affirmative Votes).

TABLED TO JUNE 19, 2025

Approve the award of

cooperative purchase agreement to Quinn

2.-V.

ID 25-784

Company of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Caterpillar 914M

wheel loader in the amount of $198,153 for the Department of Public

Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the donation of office furniture from the State

2.-W.

ID 25-841

Compensation Insurance Fund to the City of Fresno:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Accepting a donation of office furniture from the

State Compensation Insurance Fund and authorizing the Director of

General Services or designee to execute any related documents

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-164 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Haaker

2.-X.

2.-Y.

2.-Z.

ID 25-786

Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one

Vactor sewer cleaning truck in the amount of $744,809 for the Department

of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Ruckstell

ID 25-792

Sales Co., Inc. of Fresno, California for the purchase of 16 Kenworth model

L770 refuse trucks in the amount of $8,315,716 for the Department of

Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Haaker

ID 25-793

Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one

Elgin CNG Broom Bear Street sweeper in the amount of $610,304 for the

Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Lafayette Park Restroom Renovation Project (Bid

2.-AA.

ID 25-781

File 12500709) (Council District 7)

1. Award a construction contract to Better Enterprises, Inc. of Fresno,

California, in the amount of $205,853.00 for the Lafayette Park

Restroom Renovation project located at 1516 E. Princeton, Fresno

2. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to sign and

execute all related documents

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the purchase and installation of cellular Long Term Evolution

(LTE) equipment for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation

2.-BB.

ID 25-742

Facility (RWRF) to MGT (formerly AMS.Net), in the amount of $191,869.28

priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS 2021092

Agreement (FOCUS). (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 587th amendment to the Master Fee

Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to establish facility reservation fees for

Mariposa Plaza in the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community

Services Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-CC.

ID 25-796

RESOLUTION 2025-165 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Grant Subrecipient Agreement with the Fresno Economic

2.-DD.

2.-EE.

ID 25-797

Opportunities Commission (EOC) to provide reimbursement for licensed

mental health services for Advance Peace Fellows and violence impacted

individuals in amount not to exceed $270,000.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions Pertaining to On-Call Plan Check, Back Check, and Inspection

Services

1. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services

ID 25-607

Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., for an additional

$42,500, with an extended performance term through June 30,

2026, for a total amount not to exceed $192,500; and

2. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services

Agreement with BPR Consulting Group, LLC, for an additional

$42,500, with an extended performance term through June 30,

2026, for a total amount not to exceed $192,500.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve service agreements with Elevate Community Services, Inc.

2.-FF.

ID 25-762

(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 $1,549,952.00, 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

TABLED TO JUNE 19, 2025

***BILL B-20 (Introduced May 22, 2025) (For Adoption)

- Amending

2.-GG.

ID 25-763

sections 11-504 - 11-510 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the

Building Standards Appeals Board (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

ORDINANCE 2025-20 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Adopting the 65th Amendment to the Annual

2.-II.

ID 25-803

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $200,000 for

the fulfillment of a settlement agreement between the City of Fresno and

Kimberly J. Husted, in her capacity as the Chapter 11 trustee for the

bankruptcy estate of La Hacienda Mobile Home Estates, LLC (Requires 5

Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-166 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Reimbursement Agreement for $200,000 between the City of

2.-JJ.

ID 25-806

Fresno and Self-Help Enterprises for cost savings related to La Hacienda

Mobile Home Park, located at 104 East Sierra Avenue, Fresno, California

(City Council District 6)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-KK.

ID 25-556

Actions pertaining to the FY24 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation

and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement - Support for Law

Enforcement Agencies grant program.

1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $350,000 in grant funding for

the FY24 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis

Response Training for Law Enforcement

Support for Law

Enforcement Agencies grant awarded to the Fresno Police

Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office

of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 42nd Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate

$99,000 in FY24 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and

Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement - Support for Law

Enforcement Agencies grant program funding for the Police

Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto)

3. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that VirTra, Inc. and

Performa, Inc. are uniquely qualified.

4. Approve the Service Agreement between the City of Fresno Police

Department and VirTra, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $66,634.80

for three (3) years for the extended service and maintenance

agreement subscription plan, authorizing the Chief of Police, or her

designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents.

5. Approve the Service Agreement between the City of Fresno Police

Department and Performa, Inc. in an amount not to exceed

$153,000 for two (2) years for proprietary training materials

provided through the Performa, Inc. App, authorizing the Chief of

Police, or her designee, to execute the agreement and any related

documents.

RESOLUTION 2025-167 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-LL.

ID 25-735

RESOLUTION 2025-168 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the planning study of the Britten Avenue Water

ID 25-737

Consolidation Project (Unincorporated Fresno County):

-MM.

1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption per staff determination

pursuant to Class 6, Section 15306 (Information Collection) and

Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and

Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Repealing and replacing Resolution No. 2024-

033 and authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or designee(s) to

prepare and submit grant applications, accept funds, and execute

any financial assistance agreements and amendments with the

California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the

City of Fresno for the planning of water infrastructure to serve the

community of Britten Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

(Unincorporated Fresno County)

RESOLUTION 2025-169 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the planning study of the Britten Avenue Sewer

2.-NN.

ID 25-736

Construction Project (Unincorporated Fresno County):

1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption per staff determination

pursuant to Class 6, Section 15306 (Information Collection) and

Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and

Planning Studies) of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or

designee(s) to prepare and submit grant applications, accept funds,

and execute any financial assistance agreements and amendments

with the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf

of the City of Fresno for the planning of the sewer infrastructure to

serve the community of Britten Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-170 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment

2.-OO.

ID 25-766

from west of State Route 99 to west of Golden State Boulevard (Bid File

12502031) (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Exemption pursuant to Sections 15302(c) and

15269(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines;

2. Award a construction contract to Floyd Johnston Construction Co.,

Inc., of Clovis, California, in the amount of $10,829,000.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the extension of the requirements contract with Calgon Carbon

2.-PP.

ID 25-768

Corporation, to extend two one-year extensions, for an annual amount of

$1,194,460.10 and a total contract amount not to exceed $5,972,300.50

for the continued delivery and management of Granular Activated Carbon

(Bid File 9625) (Citywide).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-QQ.

2.-RR.

ID 25-769

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a treatment system for Well 345-1 (Unincorporated

ID 25-780

Fresno County):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301(b)/Class

of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing an application to the United States

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and authorizing

the Director of Public Utilities to execute a financial assistance

agreement, and any amendments thereto, with the United States

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the amount of

$734,452 for a WaterSmart Drought Resiliency Projects Grant for

Fiscal Year 2024 for the Well 345-1 Wellhead Treatment System

Project. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

3. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services

Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., a California

Corporation, in the amount of $3,600.00 for a total increased

contract amount not to exceed $141,400.00 and extend the term of

the agreement to June 29, 2026, for the design of the Well 345-1

Treatment System and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or

designee, to execute the amendment;

4. ***RESOLUTION Authorizing an exception to formal bidding

procedures and award of a sole source purchase agreement with

ATEC Water Systems, LLC, in an amount not to exceed

$206,772.13 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

5. Approve the award of a Sole Source Product Purchase Contract to

ATEC Water Systems, LLC, in the amount of $206,772.13, to

provide and deliver the ATEC Water Filtration System to Pump

Station 345-1 and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or

designee, to execute the contract.

RESOLUTION 2025-171 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-172 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works projects to

receive Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account

Funding for City Fiscal Year 2026.

2.-SS.

2.-TT.

ID 25-748

TABLED TO JUNE 19, 2025

Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street

ID 25-756

easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street: (Council

District 3)

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,

pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number

P24-02896;

2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of a

public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East

McKenzie Street.

TABLED TO JUNE 26, 2025

Approve the award of a one-year contract with an option for a one-year

2.-UU.

2.-VV.

ID 25-703

extension to Thermo King of Central California for the purchase of bus air

filtration systems with installation into the FAX bus fleet for a total not to

exceed $392,317.38. (Bid File 12501571)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a funding request in the

ID 25-734

amount of $2,108,822 to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for

the purchase of one (1) Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus and Operating

Support, execution of grant award documents if awarded, and execution of

related certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms. (Subject

to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2025-173 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Creating a Pilot Program to Improve the Safety of and

ID 25-697

Establish Procedures for the Maintenance of Vacant Commercial Buildings

in the Tower District and Downtown. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

-WW.

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced we're going to

amend the resolution concerning the vacant building pilot program to only

encompass the area the Tower District in the resolution and remove

references to the area defined as Downtown. The new resolution title would

read, creating a pilot program to improve the safety and establish

procedures for the maintenance of vacant commercial buildings in the

Tower District.

RESOLUTION 2025-174 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***Bill B-21 (Introduced May 22, 2025) (For Adoption) Amending Section

ID 25-764

2.-YY.

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’ (Subject

to Mayor’s Veto)

ORDINANCE 2025-21 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***BILL B-22 (Introduced May 22, 2025) (For Adoption) Amending Section

ID 25-765

2.-ZZ.

12-2104 of the Fresno Municipal Code Regarding Responsibility for

Marijuana Cultivation (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

ORDINANCE 2025-22 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the reappointments of Lacy Barnes and Rodney Branch to the

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) for a term

ending November 1, 2026.

ID 25-835

-AAA.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Requiring Notice to District Councilmembers of

ID 25-853

Office-To-Dwelling-Conversions Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code

Section 15-2742.5

-BBB.

RESOLUTION 2025-175 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related

2.-HH.

ID 25-767

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 B-23 (Introduced May 22, 2025) (For Adoption),

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( Subject to Mayor’s Veto):

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

new

multi-unit

residential

development in the Office zone district.

TABLED TO JUNE 19, 2025

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Vice

President Arias, that the above Action Item be TABLED to June 19,

2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Perea

***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to take all Steps Necessary

to Conduct a Fee Analysis Detailing the Costs Associated with

Administering and Enforcing a Proposed Tobacco Retail License Program

and to Recommend Associated Fees for Adoption by the City Council

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-XX.

ID 25-743

Council President Karbassi, Councilmember Richardson, and

Councilmember Esparza moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the resolution.

Council discussion included: the proposal for tobacco retail license fee

study; the purpose and scope of the license program; insights from the City

of Clovis’ implementation; comparisons to existing measures, and;

enforcement benefits and concerns.

TABLED TO AUGUST 14, 2025

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Council

President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be TABLED to August

14, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Perea

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - Measure C Renewal Presentation

3.-A.

ID 25-571

TABLED TO JUNE 19, 2025

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by

Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be TABLED to

June 19, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Perea

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Council with

unscheduled communication.

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 3:21 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 25-836

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 25-849

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)

California Smoke Shops Association v. City of Fresno, et al;

United States District Court, Eastern District of California Case Number:

1:25-cv-00590-KES HBK;

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-C.

ID 25-800

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)

La Hacienda Mobile Estates, LLC v. City of Fresno, et al;

Fresno Superior Court, Case Number: 24CECG00271

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-D.

ID 25-801

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)

In Re La Hacienda Mobile Estates, LLC,

US Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California;

Case Number: 24-11967-A-11

In open session, Chief Assistant City Attorney Collet made the following

report of action for the above closed session item:

In closed session, Council approved a settlement agreement and payment

of $200,000 by the City to the Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee Kimberly J.

Houston in the bankruptcy court case entitled In Re La Hacienda Mobile

Estates LLC, Case No. 24-11967-A-11. The action resolves all disputes

involving the City in the bankruptcy proceedings and facilitates the sale of

the mobile home park to Self-Help Enterprises, as approved by the

bankruptcy court during hearings held the previous day.

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President

Arias, that the settlement agreement for the above Closed Session

Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Perea

ID 25-802

5.-E.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)

Hacienda Homeowners for Justice, et al, v. La Hacienda Mobile Estates,

LLC, et al;

Fresno Superior Court, Case Number: 23CECG03987; and

California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, Case Number:

F087978

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-F.

ID 25-753

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

ADJOURNMENT

The Council meeting adjourned from session at 4:54 P.M.

The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the

July 17, 2025, regular meeting.