2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
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, March 7, 2024  
Council Chambers (In  
Person and/or Electronic) -  
https://www.fresno.gov/cou  
ncil-meeting  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:06 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 Pastor Edward D. Thomas from Impact Church Fresno  
Invocation led by Pastor Edward D. Thomas of the Impact Church Fresno  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:  
There was a special meeting notice posted to discuss the following items:  
Closed Session item A (ID 24-364) regarding Public Employee Performance  
Evaluation – City Attorney and Closed Session item B (ID 24-367) regarding  
Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Clerk.  
THE FOLLOWING CORRECTIONS WERE READ INTO THE RECORD:  
Consent Calendar item 2-G (ID 24-285) regarding actions pertaining to  
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding - The Administration requests  
that the part 1 of the item regarding neighborhood watch be tabled to March  
21, 2024. The second part of the item related to the LGBTQ EOC is good to  
remain on the consent calendar.  
Consent Calendar item 2-R (ID 24-278) - regarding Resolution of Intention  
to Annex Final Parcel Map Number 2004-36 as Annexation Number 59 –  
was removed from the agenda by staff and table to March 21, 2024.  
Closed Session item 5-A (ID 24-287) – regarding CONFERENCE WITH  
LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION - Case Name: Hayden M.  
Snyder, a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, et al v. City of  
Fresno v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
20CECG02826 – was removed from the agenda by City Attorney's Office  
with no return date.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on Consent Calendar item  
2-G (ID 24-285) regarding actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act  
(ARPA) funding, and Consent Calendar item 2-N (ID 24-247) regarding  
approve a Community Development Block Grant loan agreement with  
Fresno Avalon Commons Phase II.  
Vice President Karbassi registered a no vote on Consent Calendar item 2-N  
(ID 24-247) regarding approve a Community Development Block Grant loan  
agreement with Fresno Avalon Commons Phase II.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT  
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-H (ID 24-335) regarding a Voluntary Collection Agreement with Airbnb for  
collection of City of Fresno Transient Occupancy Tax and authorize the City  
Controller to execute Agreement – was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
2-K (ID 24-357) regarding the first Amendment to the consulting agreement  
with TRC Solutions, Inc - was moved to Contested Consent by Vice  
President Karbassi.  
2-L (ID 24-271) regarding resolution authorizing application for and  
acceptance of funding from the California Department of Housing and  
Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 2 -  
was moved to Contested Consent by Vice President Karbassi.  
2-M (ID 24-86) regarding actions pertaining to the Homeless Housing,  
Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program - was moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-O (ID 24-248) regarding actions pertaining to the conversion of the former  
Parkside Inn Motel into a 38-unit residential affordable housing project,  
located at 1415 W. Olive Avenue – was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Maxwell and Councilmember Arias.  
2-T (ID 24-280) regarding actions pertaining to an Extraterritorial Service  
and Offsite Infrastructure Agreement - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
2-U (ID 24-356) regarding resolution Declaring Board Member and  
Commissioner Positions Vacant Upon the Expiration of Their Term and  
Provide for the Council to Fill Resulting Vacancies Lasting Longer Than  
One Year - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-W (ID 24-327) regarding Resolution Declaring property located at various  
scattered sites in Southwest Fresno - was moved to Contested Consent by  
City Clerk Stermer.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, 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  
Proclamation for Women in Construction Week  
Special Proclamation  
ID 24-338  
PRESENTED  
ID 24-348  
Special Proclamation was presented by Girl Scouts of Central California  
South, Troop #5252 to Council President Perea  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Discussed community  
planning meetings for the renovation of the Community Centers in  
Southwest. Upcoming meetings scheduled for April 6, 2024, and April 13,  
2024, at Frank H Ball Park and Sunset Community Center. Participated in a  
day trip with Mayor Dyer to Mexico, Mexicali to discuss reinvestment efforts  
in Chinatown's revitalization. Congratulated colleagues who won the recent  
elections.  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports Comments: Discussed Senior Activity  
Center design presentation. Congratulated Nicole Linder and the Marjoree  
Mason Center on their new location in District 4. Acknowledged and  
participated in Ms. Hanlon's Kindergarten class for Read Across America.  
Acknowledged Professor Boren's Mass Communications and Journalism  
class. Participating in Fresno State's 66th Annual Peach Blossom Festival  
as a judge.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Participated in Read  
Across America. Announced the upcoming Kids Day and encouraged the  
community to support Valley Children's Hospital. Discussed traffic safety  
improvements within the district and recently activated traffic signal at the  
intersections of Van Ness and McKinely and San Pablo and McKinley.  
Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Congratulated colleagues  
on the recent election.  
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Announced the upcoming  
ribbon cutting ceremony at Trolley Park. Acknowledged Planning and  
Development Department staff for assisting with small businesses and  
acknowledged the Fire Department 's Station 9 for their swift response at St.  
Therese Church. Appointed Councilmember Maxwell, Vice President  
Karbassi, and Council President Perea to the Tax Sharing Agreement  
Subcommittee.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Participated in Fresno-Clovis Prayer  
Breakfast. Highlighting the visit to Mexicali and the successful revitalization  
of their Chinatown. Hosted and presented to various groups interested in  
downtown Fresno's development, including the CalR executive board,  
Lennar executive team, and the Kessy Foundation. Participation in Read  
Across America, reading to students from Eaton Elementary and Sunset  
Elementary. Discussed the Peach Street widening and complete street  
project in southeast Fresno. Attended the Central Valley Heroes award  
ceremony hosted by the Red Cross to recognize community heroes.  
Announced the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony at Trolley Park.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Congratulated those who won  
the election. Provided Council with a tray memo on the Airport Terminal  
expansion project and a tray memo on receiving call-off pay or standby pay.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: Announced a vacancy on the  
Immigration and Resident Affairs Committee.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:30 A.M.  
HEARING to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-03987 and  
related Environmental Finding For Environmental Assessment No.  
P23-03987 amending Section 4304 of Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code related to findings for approval of tentative map amendments -  
Planning & Development Department.  
ID 24-235  
1. ADOPT a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.  
P23-03987 dated December 27, 2023, that Text Amendment  
Application No P23-03987 is exempt from the California  
Environmental  
Quality  
Act  
(CEQA)  
pursuant  
to  
the  
commonsense exemption that it can be seen with certainty that  
there is no possibility of significant adverse effect on the  
environment pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)  
(3).  
2. BILL (for introduction) - Amending Section 4304 of Chapter 15  
of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the language of the  
required findings for approval of tentative map amendments  
from “and” to “or.”  
The above hearing was called to order at 9:42 A.M. and presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Holt. Upon call, the following member of the  
public addressed Council: Lisa Flores. The public comment period closed at  
9:45 A.M. There were no Council discussion.  
BILL B-4 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
9:35 A.M.  
HEARING  
P19-05889, Development Permit Application No. P20-01559, and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P19-05889/P20-01559 pertaining to  
to  
consider  
Plan  
Amendment-Rezone  
Application  
No.  
ID 24-236  
approximately 4.83 acres of property located on the northwest corner of  
East Tulare Street and North Helm Avenue (Council District 7) - Planning &  
Development Department.  
1. ADOPT  
-
Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for  
Environmental Assessment No. P20-01559/P19-05889, dated  
January 30, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to the State  
of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P19-  
05889, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General  
Plan and Roosevelt Community Plan to change the planned land  
use designation for the subject property from Medium Low  
Density Residential to Urban Neighborhood  
3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application  
No. P19-05889, requesting authorization to amend the Official  
Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject property  
from the RS-4 (Residential Single-Family, Medium Low  
Density) zone district to RM-2 (Residential Multi-Family, Urban  
Neighborhood) zone district in accordance with the Plan  
Amendment Application  
4. APPROVE  
-
Development Permit Application No. P20-01559,  
multi-unit housing  
requesting authorization to construct  
a
development comprised of 112 affordable dwelling units for  
seniors.  
The above hearing was called to order at 9:45 A.M. and presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Holt. Upon call, the following members of  
the public addressed Council: Lisa Flores and Traci Robertson. The public  
comment period closed at 9:50 A.M. There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-046 ADOPTED  
BILL B-5 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-004 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
9:40 A.M.  
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.  
P21-01960, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01959,  
ID 24-245  
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-03251, Planned Development  
Permit Application No. P21-03252 and related Final Environmental Impact  
Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2021100443 pertaining to  
±22.4 acres of property located on the northeast corner of West Herndon  
Avenue and North Riverside Drive (Council District 2) - Planning &  
Development Department.  
1. RESOLUTION - CERTIFYING Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH  
No. 2021100443), for the proposed Costco Commercial Center  
Project;  
a. Adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding  
Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section  
15091; and,  
b. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program  
(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15097; and,  
2. APPROVE Plan Amendment Application No. P21-01960, requesting  
authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan and Bullard  
Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for the  
subject property from Community Commercial to General Commercial,  
and reclassify West Herndon Avenue, from North Riverside to North  
Hayes Avenue, from an Expressway to a Super Arterial; and,  
3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) to approve Rezone Application No.  
P21-01960, requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map  
of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject property from the  
CC/EA/UGM/cz  
(Community Commercial/Expressway Overlay/Urban  
Growth Management) zone district to the CG/UGM/cz (Commercial  
General/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district  
in accordance with the Plan Amendment Application; and  
4. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01959,  
requesting authorization to construct a ±219,216 square-foot Costco  
warehouse retail building, with a ±4,800 square-foot carwash and a ±  
13,000 square-foot fuel canopy with 32 fuel pumps, subject to  
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated March 7, 2024.  
5. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-03251,  
requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic  
Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 alcohol license that will allow the sale  
of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises  
where sold, subject to compliance the Conditions of Approval dated  
March 7, 2024.  
6. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No. P21-03252,  
requesting authorization to modify parking lot development standards to  
allow for 36.5-foot-tall parking lot light fixtures rather than 25-foot-tall  
fixtures.  
The above hearing was called to order at 9:51 A.M. and presented to  
Council by Planner II Martinez. and Applicant Pari Holliday.  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Mayor  
Dyer (Support); Doug Jensen from Baker Manock and Jensen lawfirm  
representing the property owner (Support); Julian Ramos (Support); Desiree  
Ledezma (Support); Lynn Owens; Traci Robertson; Daniel Brannick; Lisa  
Flores, and Elisa Bilios.  
The public comment period closed at 10:28 A.M.  
Council discussion on this item included: Quasi-judicial and the council  
rules; job creation and preservation; the impact on property values; the  
economic benefits of the city; services and amenities offered at the new  
location; community support; charitable contributions policy and practice  
and the allocation of funds to local charities; aesthetics and community  
impact including landscaping and road upgrades; zoning and permitting for  
the location; traffic patterns and mitigation measures; truck traffic and  
roadway upgrades; concerns with future planning and potential long term  
impacts; the presence of a car wash; taller cinder blocks and wall  
protection for residences; gold course netting costs; vacant building plans  
for the Shaw location; Environmental Impact Report Mitigation; traffic  
congestion mitigation; employee transportation; noise mitigation; potential  
financial burden on taxpayers due to future traffic related issues;  
compensation packages for Costco Employees; Employee retention rate,  
and lease expiration and contingency plans.  
Vice President Karbassi motioned to table the item and refer back to staff for  
further preparation of additional mitigation measures or conditions of  
approval to address traffic concerns and requested a list of local charity,  
information on property impacts, and alternatives for the carwash section.  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
10:00 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a  
special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11,  
Annexation Number 148 (Final Tract Map Number 6234) (located on the  
southwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue)  
(Council District 1)  
ID 24-292  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 148 (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 2023-2024 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.  
148 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 12:00 P.M. and presented to  
Council by Licensed Engineer Manager Dhaliwal. Upon call there was no  
public comment and public comment closed at 12:02 P.M. There was no  
council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-047 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-048 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-049 ADOPTED  
BILL B-6 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-005  
On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, the following member of the public addressed Council: Lisa  
Flores and Lynn Owens.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Bredefeld  
Approval of the minutes for February 22, 2024, regular meeting.  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 24-293  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Bill B-3 (Intro’d February 22, 2024)(For Adoption) - Amending the Graffiti  
ID 24-329  
Abatement Ordinance, FMC Section 9-2514(e) to amend the violations  
imposed for graffiti abatement and adding Article 23 to Chapter 10 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code, to protect public and private property from acts of  
vandalism and defacement (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2024-006 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the consultant services agreement with Kimley-Horn and  
2.-C.  
2.-D.  
ID 24-286  
Associates, Inc., to provide professional engineering services for the  
Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction Project at the Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport in an amount not to exceed $1,879,495 (Council  
District 4)  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the consultant services agreement with Hill International, Inc., to  
ID 24-283  
provide professional construction management services for the Terminal  
Expansion Project at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport in an  
amount not to exceed $3,311,516.00 (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the consultant services agreement with Deol Data, Inc. to provide  
professional aviation security systems planning and design services at  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport and Fresno Chandler Executive  
Airport in an amount not to exceed $834,400 (Council District 4)  
2.-E.  
2.-F.  
ID 24-288  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the California for All More People and Pets Together  
Grant:  
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $156,900 in grant funding  
ID 24-222  
from the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its Davis  
Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret  
Shelter Medicine Program in connection with the California for All  
Animals statewide animal shelter assistance program for the Animal  
Center’s ‘Regreso a Casa’ Grant.  
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the Shelter  
Services Grant Agreement, for the California for All Animals More  
People and Pets Together ‘Regreso a Casa’ Grant.  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 44th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating  
$156,900 for the Animal Center from the California for All Animals  
More People and Pets Together ‘Regreso a Casa’ Grant (Requires  
5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2024-050 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-G.  
ID 24-285  
Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding:  
1.  
Approve an agreement with Fresno Police Neighborhood  
Watch (FPNW) allocating $100,000 in ARPA funding for operational  
costs to enhance capacity, training, and general operations for the  
Neighborhood Watch program.  
2. Approve an agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities  
Commission (EOC) allocating $100,000 in ARPA funding for  
operational costs supporting Fresno EOC’s LGBTQ+ Resource  
Center.  
There was a correction read into the record: The Administration requests  
that the part 1 of the item regarding neighborhood watch be tabled to March  
21, 2024. The second part of the item related to the LGBTQ EOC is good to  
remain on the consent calendar.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on the above item #2 related  
to the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission funding for operational  
costs supporting the Fresno EOC's LGBTQ+ Resource Center.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Quinn  
2.-I.  
ID 24-282  
Company of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Caterpillar  
backhoe in the amount of $181,751 for the Department of Public Utilities,  
Water Operations Division  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Director of  
2.-J.  
ID 24-294  
General Services to pay relocation assistance to the businesses impacted  
by the development of affordable senior housing at 4323-4333 Blackstone  
Avenue, adjacent to the Senior Center Project (District 4):  
1.  
RESOLUTION - A Resolution authorizing the Director of General  
Services or designee to sign and approve payment of relocation  
assistance claims and all associated documents to facilitate relocation for  
tenants located at 4323-4333 Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, California in  
compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property  
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970s  
RESOLUTION 2024-051 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Community Development Block Grant loan Agreement in the  
2.-N.  
ID 24-247  
amount of $1,243,000 with Fresno Avalon Commons Phase II, LP, for  
property acquisition of the project site located at 7521 N. Chestnut Avenue,  
Fresno, CA 93720 (District 6)  
Councilmember Bredefeld and Vice President Karbassi registered a no vote  
on the above item.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-P.  
ID 24-277  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $2,383,300  
for Indirect Costs in the Capital Projects Department Capital Projects  
Capital Indirect Cost Recovery Fund. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-055 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation  
2.-Q.  
ID 24-261  
Project (Council Districts 1 and 7)  
1. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property  
and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.11-acre  
(4,800 square feet) parcel improved with  
a
single-family  
residence located at 1592 North Calaveras Street (Assessor’s  
Parcel Number (APN) 451-064-01), owned by David and  
Patricia Wasemiller, in the amount of $191,000.00, for the  
construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade  
Separation Project  
2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property  
and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a 0.11-acre  
(4,800 square feet) parcel improved with  
a
single-family  
residence located at 1587 North Calaveras Street (APN 451-  
063-03), owned by Pamela A. Hinojosa De Rodriguez, in the  
amount of $380,000.00, for the construction of the Blackstone  
McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Parcel Map Number 2004-36  
as Annexation Number 59 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, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 am (East Belmont  
Avenue and North Laverne Avenue) (Council District 5).  
2.-R.  
ID 24-278  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to March  
21, 2024.  
TABLED  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6383, and accepting  
ID 24-279  
2.-S.  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on the southeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East  
McKinley Avenue Alignment (Council District 7).  
RESOLUTION 2024-056 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Attorney or Designee to apply for  
ID 24-349  
2.-V.  
and accept Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Funding through the State  
of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) (Subject to Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-057 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Voluntary Collection Agreement with Airbnb for collection of City  
2.-H.  
ID 24-335  
of Fresno Transient Occupancy Tax and authorize the City Controller to  
execute Agreement  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the collection of the Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT).  
Council discussion on this item included: the city's plan to collect similar  
fees from other short-term rental platforms.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
Approve the First Amendment to the consulting agreement with TRC  
Solutions, Inc., adding professional grant writing services to the scope of  
work and assist the City of Fresno with funding opportunities to implement  
the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Advanced Clean Fleets  
regulation not-to-exceed $150,000  
2.-K.  
ID 24-357  
Vice President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss grant opportunities and funding.  
Council discussion on this item included: the urgency of pursuing grant  
opportunities; the technical expertise required; and the potential benefits of  
securing funding for greenhouse gas reduction projects.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Bredefeld  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for and acceptance of funding  
ID 24-271  
2.-L.  
from the California Department of Housing and Community Development  
Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 2, and authorizing the City  
Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary implementing documents.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Vice President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss clarification on the allocation of funds.  
Council discussion on this item included: the process of allocating the  
funds; the criteria for awarding them to housing projects, and the legal  
considerations surrounding the issuance of new NOAs for the funds.  
RESOLUTION 2024-052 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  
Actions pertaining to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention  
(HHAP) program:  
2.-M.  
ID 24-86  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application to and acceptance of  
funding from the State of California Business, Consumer Services  
and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) California Interagency Council on  
Homelessness (Cal ICH) as a joint applicant for the fifth round of  
Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP)  
and authorizing the City Manager to sign all required implementing  
documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) committing the  
City to participate in and comply with the jointly completed  
Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and application  
for the fifth round of HHAP  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the time sensitivity of the item and concerns with the plan as it is  
currently written.  
Council discussion on this item included: allocation and utilization of funds  
to address homelessness; ensuring transparency and effectiveness in the  
use of resources, and considering the broader budgetary implications.  
RESOLUTION 2024-053 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, 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.-O.  
ID 24-248  
Councilmember Maxwell and Vice President Karbassi moved the above  
item to Contested Consent to get a general overview of the item.  
Council discussion on this item included: a focused on ensuring a smooth  
transition from emergency shelter to permanent housing; addressing funding  
concerns, and highlighting the need for enhanced security measures in the  
area.  
RESOLUTION 2024-054 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
Actions pertaining to an Extraterritorial Service and Offsite Infrastructure  
ID 24-280  
2.-T.  
Agreement between Sandra R. Deazevedo and David M. Lantis and the  
City of Fresno (City of Fresno Sphere of Influence and County of Fresno):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines section 15301(c)/Class 1;  
2. Approve an Extraterritorial Service and Offsite Infrastructure  
Agreement between Sandra R. Deazevedo and David M. Lantis  
and the City of Fresno.  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss concerns about allowing a property owner to continue using a  
contaminated well.  
TABLED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED and return to the next  
meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
***RESOLUTION - Declaring Board Member and Commissioner Positions  
ID 24-356  
2.-U.  
Vacant Upon the Expiration of Their Term and Provide for the Council to  
Fill Resulting Vacancies Lasting Longer Than One Year (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto).  
Councilmember Arias moved to table the matter and bring back to council in  
30 days a qualified commissioner.  
TABLED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF FRESNO IN  
ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE  
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND  
FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION  
***RESOLUTION- Declaring property located at various scattered sites in  
Southwest Fresno, California 93706, (APNs 464-113-13T, 465-174-21T &  
-22T, 467-155-07T, 477-121-05T, -06T & -13T) to be surplus and directing  
staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
2.-W.  
ID 24-327  
The above item was introduced to Council by Executive Director Murphey.  
There was no council discussion on the above item.  
FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE:  
Councilmember Arias motioned that the above item be adopted.  
Councilmember Bredefeld seconded the motion. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Ayes (7) - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza  
Absent (1) - Dyer  
RESOLUTION 2024-058 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  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Update on Animal Center Operations  
3.-A.  
ID 24-221  
The above workshop was presented to Council by Interim Director Torres.  
Council discussion on this item included: Budget concerns for the upcoming  
Fiscal Year; capacity and intake of the Animal Center; hours of operation;  
no-kill shelter status; spay and neuter programs; community responsibility  
and resources allocation; community involvement and support; long term  
sustainability of the current model regarding funding and operational  
capacity; management of data related to lost and found pets; grant funding;  
euthanasia rates; fee evaluations, and handling license.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Desiree  
Ledezma, Krystal Pothier; Traci Robertson, Lynn Owens, and Lisa Flores.  
ID 24-358  
Public Comment Received  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be  
discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 3:50 p.m.  
5.-A.  
ID 24-287  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Hayden M. Snyder, a minor, by and through his guardian ad  
litem, et al v. City of Fresno v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court  
Case No. 20CECG02826  
The above item was removed from the agenda by City Attorney's Office with  
no return date.  
5.-B.  
ID 24-289  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
City Council adjourned from Closed Session at 4:11 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
March 21, 2024, regular meeting.