2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Council President - Nelson Esparza  
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmembers:  
Annalisa Perea, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias,  
Brandon Vang,  
Nick Richardson  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Amy K. Aller  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, June 18, 2026  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Council President Nelson Esparza  
Vice President Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Invocation by Pastor B.T. Lewis II Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church  
Pastor B.T. Lewis II gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Vang led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
2-D (ID 26-843) regarding - the PARCS and Public Safety facilities solar  
projects capital improvement projects – the title in the staff report and action  
item #4 Resolution have been updated with the following:  
Actions pertaining to the PARCS and Public Safety facilities solar projects  
capital improvement projects (Citywide) should read (Council Districts 1, 3,  
and 5)  
3. Approve the Lease Purchase Agreement with Metro Futures, Inc. for an  
equipment amount of $461,905.11 for Capitalized Interest, and an additional  
$25,000 issuance cost, for a total not to exceed $6,171,077.11 through a  
20-year lease term  
4. ***RESOLUTION - authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into  
a Design Build contract with Alliance Building Solutions, Inc., a Lease  
Purchase Agreement, an escrow agreement and equipment schedule with  
Metro Futures, Inc., substantially in the form attached and subject to  
approval as to form by the City Attorney, and all related documents (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
Action item #4 Resolution page one, 2nd paragraph has been updated to  
read:  
WHEREAS, the Council desires to cause Lessee to enter into a design build  
contract with Alliance Building Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $5,684,172 to  
be financed through a 20-year lease purchasing agreement, an escrow  
agreement, and equipment schedule, including a $25,000 issuance cost and  
$461,905.11 capitalized interest, for a total financed not to exceed  
$6,171,077.11, and equipment schedule with Metro Futures, Inc. at a rate  
not to exceed 4.99% for a total loan payment not to exceed $10,509,267.01;  
the following has been removed: “not to exceed $5,709,172, which includes  
a $25,000 issuance cost with Metro Futures, Inc. at a rate not to exceed  
4.99% for a total loan payment not to exceed $9,771,815.12; and”  
2-O (ID 26-820) regarding the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant  
Program, - each of the Resolution Action Items 2 through 6 the Ad-Hoc  
Resolutions for ARC Group A through E on Page 2, Sections 4 and 5 should  
read “EAAC Project Support Grants” and not “EAAC Project Specific  
Grants”.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
3:55 P.M. (ID 26-389) regarding the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan  
and related Environmental Assessment - was tabled to August 13, 2026 by  
Councilmember Karbassi.  
4:00 P.M. (ID 26-830) regarding Plan Amendment Application No.  
P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental  
Assessment 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 - was tabled to August 13, 2026 by Councilmember Karbassi..  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-P (ID 26-145) regarding the Helm Lofts, a 98-unit multifamily housing  
development project, located at 1101 Fulton Street, Fresno California - was  
moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “The 76th Anniversary of Fresno NAACP”  
ID 26-863  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month”  
ID 26-525  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Roosevelt High School Baseball Day”  
ID 26-839  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Reported visiting La Kitchen,  
a local restaurant near Kings Canyon and Fowler Avenue, and encouraged  
support for local businesses. Reported that the Winery Avenue repaving  
project has been completed, thanked Public Works staff, residents, and  
businesses for their patience. Announced concrete repair work was  
underway on Cedar Avenue and that infrastructure improvements continued  
throughout District 5.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Reported Flag Day  
events that took place and thanked attendees. Noted multiple generations of  
his family were present at the event and stated that this year’s message  
emphasized diverse perspectives and shared national values. Reminded  
District 6 residents to contact his office with issues regarding trash, water,  
streets, or similar concerns, and reported that residents could call 621  
PUNT for assistance from his staff.  
Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Thanked attendees of  
the morning reception in honor of the 76th anniversary of the NAACP Fresno  
Branch.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Reported a tray memo was  
sent out announcing that a lease agreement for a new City Hall café vendor  
would appear on next week’s agenda with Culinary Studios Inc. owners of  
the Cracked Pepper Café on the first floor of City Hall. Noted that staff have  
been working to secure a replacement vendor, and thanked Brian Barr for  
his efforts.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:05 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY IN ITS  
CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT  
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO  
REVITALIZATION CORPORATION  
Approve a Local Housing Trust Fund Agreement in an amount not to  
exceed $3,727,000, with the City of Fresno, the Housing Successor to the  
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno, and The Park Partners LLC  
for the development of The Park at South Stadium, a 174-unit multifamily  
rental housing project located at 815, 829, and 835 Fulton Street (City  
Council District 3)  
ID 26-146  
The above item was called to order at 10:12 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Assistant Director Skei. Upon call, the following members of the  
public addressed Council: Brunette, and Diane Smith. Public comment  
closed at 10:15 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
SUCCESSOR AGENCY VOTE: On motion of Member Dyer, seconded by  
Member Arias, the above item was adopted. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 8 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza, Dyer  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
9:10 A.M.  
HEARING to consider the proposed Annual Assessment for the City of  
Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Citywide)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Confirming diagram and assessment and levy of  
annual assessment, 2026-2027, for Landscaping and Lighting District No.  
1 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ID 26-791  
The above item was called to order at 10:21A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 10:22 A.M.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2026-129 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
9:15 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF  
FRESNO, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT  
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO  
REVITALIZATION CORPORATION  
Actions pertaining to the disposition of surplus lands:  
ID 26-885  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring APNs 468-192-13T and 468-192-14T  
to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. ***RESOLUTION  
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Declaring APN 468-222-12T to be exempt  
surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
3. ****RESOLUTION Declaring APNs 468-223-01T, 468-223-02T  
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and 468-223-19T to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto);  
4. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of APN 468-195-34T to be  
exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
5. ****RESOLUTION  
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Declaring APNs 468-222-15T, 468-222-16T  
and 468-195-34T (portion) to be surplus land and directing staff to  
comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and  
6. ****RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing  
benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-  
204 relating to the disposition of real surplus property (Requires  
Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:22 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council by. Upon call, the following members of the public  
addressed Council: Hester Hensley, Brunette, Diane Smith. Public comment  
closed at 10:32 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE: On motion of Member  
Dyer, seconded by Member Arias, the above item was adopted. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 8 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza, Dyer  
RESOLUTION 2026-130 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-131 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-132 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-133 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-134 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-135 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
9:20 A.M.  
HEARING to consider Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 and  
related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No.  
ID 26-561  
P26-01326, amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-1502, 15-5102 and  
15-6802 to comply with California Government Code Sections  
65580-65589.11 to maintain compliance with the City of Fresno Housing  
Element and permit housing developments with at least 20 percent of units  
affordable to lower-income households without discretionary action on any  
nonvacant site identified in a prior housing element and on any vacant site  
included in two or more consecutive Housing Elements.  
1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.  
P26-01326, that Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 is  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).  
2. BILL (for introduction) amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-  
1502, 15-5102 and 15-6802, relating to housing streamlining.  
The above item was called to order at 10:33 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Asadoorian. Upon call, no members of the  
public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:43 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be TABLED to June 25, 2026.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Karbassi, Vang and Richardson  
No: 3 - Maxwell, Perea and Arias  
9:25 A.M.  
Hearing to consider the adoption of the City of Fresno Active  
Transportation Plan (Citywide)  
ID 26-775  
1. Adopt a finding that the 2026 City of Fresno Active Transportation  
Plan is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public  
Resources Code Section 21080.20  
2. RESOLUTION - to adopt the Active Transportation Plan and accept  
the Active Transportation Project Prioritization Tool  
The above item was called to order at 10:44 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Chief Engineering Technician Aguilar. Upon call, the following  
members of the public addressed Council: Brunette. Public comment closed  
at 10:45 A.M.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2026-136 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Amilea Gonzalez regarding “Non Profit Agency - CASA”  
(District 2 Resident)  
ID 26-777  
DID NOT APPEAR  
3:55 P.M.  
HEARING to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific  
Plan and related Environmental Assessment. The following Plan  
Amendment and Rezone applications (collectively numbered as  
ID 26-389  
application P23-00400) have been filed by the Fresno City Council and  
pertain to approximately 2,067 acres in the Southeast area of the City of  
Fresno (Council Districts 5 and 7)  
1.  
ADOPT  
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Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH  
2023020138) for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00400 dated  
December 19, 2025, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and  
Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15070  
through 15075.  
2. RESOLUTION - to repeal the Roosevelt Community Plan (Plan  
Amendment Application P23-00400).  
3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - to repeal of the Butler/Willow  
Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400).  
4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Central Southeast Specific Plan  
(Plan Amendment Application No. P23-00400) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
5. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the  
Fresno General Plan to Incorporate the Central Southeast Area  
Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P23-00400)  
6.  
***BILL (for Introduction and Adoption)  
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Approve Rezone  
Application No. P22-00400 to Amend the Official Zoning Map to  
Rezone Approximately 119 acres of Property within the Central  
Southeast Area Specific Plan area to be consistent with the  
Planned Land Use Map (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
During approval of the agenda this item was tabled to August 13, 2026 at  
3:55 P.M.  
TABLED  
4:00 P.M.  
HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006,  
Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental  
ID 26-830  
Assessment 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)  
1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012)  
for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025,  
for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164  
2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to  
amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific  
Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject  
properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light  
Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno  
Specific Plan  
3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone  
the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use)  
zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone  
district.  
During approval of the agenda this item was tabled to August 13, 2026 at  
4:00 P.M.  
TABLED  
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: Nicholas Lee, Patrick Farney, Brunette, Chris Foxen, Ariana  
Chavez, Eddie Berto Campus, Esmerald Soria, Robin Greene, Rod Wade,  
Chef Soupy, Alicia R., Lisa Torrecillas, Glienda Stancill, Jamar Tlushdan,  
Quirina Salinas, Tamara Ramos, Genevie Barraza, Johannus Reinders,  
Hester Hensley, David Suarez, Madeline Frazier, Joseph Rodriguez, Crystal  
Rocha, Trisha Baeza, Elizabeth Laval, Michelle Ellis Pracy, Tom Goodwin,  
Bryan Marsgobian, Shasawaddy Somsacksy, Michaelynn Lewis, Christina  
Soto, and Alfred Aldrete.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
Approval of the Minutes for June 4, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 26-837  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Amending Rules 5, 7, 10, and 13 of the Council Rules of  
ID 26-870  
Procedure to Comply with Changes to the Brown Act, plus Miscellaneous  
Cleanup Edits (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-137 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
Transportation Measure (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
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To support the Better Roads, Safe Streets  
2.-C.  
2.-D.  
ID 26-790  
RESOLUTION 2026-138 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the PARCS and Public Safety facilities solar projects  
ID 26-843  
capital improvement projects (Citywide)  
1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Class  
1/15301) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Award a Design Build contract to Alliance Building Solutions, Inc.  
(ABS), for a not to exceed amount of $5,684,172, to be financed  
through Metro Futures, Inc. with a Lease Purchase Agreement, for  
the implementation of solar energy services, including construction,  
installation, labor, materials, and design-builder project  
management for solar at seven sites and EV Chargers at three sites  
3. Approve the Lease Purchase Agreement with Metro Futures, Inc. for  
an amount of $5,684,172, with an additional $25,000 issuance cost,  
for a total not to exceed $5,709,172 through a 20-year lease term  
4. ***RESOLUTION - authorizing the City Manager or designee to  
enter into a Design Build contract with Alliance Building Solutions,  
Inc., a Lease Purchase Agreement, an escrow agreement and  
equipment schedule with Metro Futures, Inc., and all related  
documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
5. ***RESOLUTION - declaring its official Intent to reimburse certain  
expenditures from the proceeds of Lease Purchase Agreement  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
6. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 56th Amendment to Annual  
Appropriations Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $1,100,000  
for the Phase 4 Solar Installation Project (Requires Five Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Aller announced the following  
changes to this item:  
Actions pertaining to the PARCS and Public Safety facilities solar projects  
capital improvement projects: (Citywide) should read (Council Districts 1, 3,  
and 5)  
3. Approve the Lease Purchase Agreement with Metro Futures, Inc. for an  
equipment amount of $461,905.11 for Capitalized Interest, and an additional  
$25,000 issuance cost, for a total not to exceed $6,171,077.11 through a  
20-year lease term  
4. ***RESOLUTION - authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into  
a Design Build contract with Alliance Building Solutions, Inc., a Lease  
Purchase Agreement, an escrow agreement and equipment schedule with  
Metro Futures, Inc., substantially in the form attached and subject to  
approval as to form by the City Attorney, and all related documents (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
Action item #4 Resolution page one, 2nd paragraph has been updated to  
read:  
WHEREAS, the Council desires to cause Lessee to enter into a design build  
contract with Alliance Building Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $5,684,172 to  
be financed through a 20-year lease purchasing agreement, an escrow  
agreement, and equipment schedule, including a $25,000 issuance cost and  
$461,905.11 capitalized interest, for a total financed not to exceed  
$6,171,077.11, and equipment schedule with Metro Futures, Inc. at a rate  
not to exceed 4.99% for a total loan payment not to exceed $10,509,267.01;  
the following has been removed: “not to exceed $5,709,172, which includes  
a $25,000 issuance cost with Metro Futures, Inc. at a rate not to exceed  
4.99% for a total loan payment not to exceed $9,771,815.12; and”  
RESOLUTION 2026-139 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-140 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-141 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Krazan & Associates,  
ID 26-732  
2.-E.  
Inc., of Clovis, California in the amount of $623,830 with an $18,700  
contingency, for the Acceptance Testing and Engineering Inspection  
services support for the H Street Parking Structure Project (Bid File No.  
12601873) (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 03 with Katch Environmental  
Incorporated dba Katch General of Fresno, California in the amount of  
$83,886.57 increasing the total contract amount to $3,892,302.81 with 26  
additional working days for the Garage 9 Renovation Project. (Bid File  
12500982) (Council District 3)  
2.-F.  
2.-G.  
ID 26-729  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Pump Station 290A Project (Bid File 12601642)  
(County)  
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California  
ID 26-698  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract to Parks Water Resources LLC of  
Zamora, California in the amount of $850,155.65 to drill a new  
water production well  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-H.  
2.-I.  
ID 26-728  
Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,337,601.00 to Agee  
Construction Corporation, of Fresno, California for the Merced Street  
Reconnection Rebid Project (Bid File No. 12601347) (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Pave More Now - Bid Package B-2  
Project (Bid File No. 12602019) (Council Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7):  
1. Adopt an Environmental Assessment No. CP00017 PMN Package  
B-2, dated April 14, 2026, a determination that the proposed project  
qualifies for Categorical Exemption as set forth in the California  
ID 26-813  
Environmental  
Quality  
Act  
(CEQA)  
Guidelines,  
Sections  
15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $14,488,896.79 to  
Archer Civil Construction of Tulare, CA, as the lowest responsive  
and responsible bidder for pavement construction relating to the  
City of Fresno “Pave More Now” - Bid Package B-2 Project (Bid  
File No. 12602019)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Municipal Advisor Professional Services Contract with KNN  
2.-J.  
ID 26-829  
Public Finance, LLC for a five-year term effective through May 30, 2031, in  
an amount not to exceed $425,000, with the option of two one-year  
extensions, each not to exceed $85,000 annually (Bid File No. 12601730)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Mythics,  
LLC., for Oracle server and operating system support in the amount of  
$228,799.88 for a one-year term, with an annual renewal for two additional  
years, for a total amount not to exceed $830,000 for the three-year period.  
2.-K.  
ID 26-806  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Submission for acceptance of the Parks, Arts and Recreation  
Commission’s Five-Year Evaluation of the Fresno Clean and Safe  
Neighborhood Parks Tax (Measure P)  
2.-L.  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
ID 26-630  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Second Amendment to the Best Tours & Travel Service  
Contract to extend the term to August 26, 2027, and increase spending  
authority by $110,000 for a total amount not to exceed $263,700  
ID 26-740  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for  
ID 26-807  
and Accept a Grant of up to $200,000 from the California Public Utilities  
Commission to Fund Digital Literacy Education and Digital Access  
(Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-142 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant  
Program  
1. RESOLUTION - Adopting the Measure P Expanded Access to Arts  
and Culture Grant Guidelines  
2. RESOLUTION To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant  
Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group A”  
3. RESOLUTION To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant  
Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group B”  
4. RESOLUTION To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant  
Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group C”  
5. RESOLUTION To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant  
Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group D”  
6. RESOLUTION To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant  
Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group E”  
2.-O.  
ID 26-820  
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During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Aller announced each of the  
Resolution Action Items 2 through 6 the Ad-Hoc Resolutions for ARC Group  
A through E on Page 2, Sections 4 and 5 should read “EAAC Project  
Support Grants” and not “EAAC Project Specific Grants”.  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Richardson  
reregistered a NO vote for the above item. As such, this item was approved  
6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Esparza  
No: 1 - Richardson  
RESOLUTION 2026-143 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-144 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-145 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-146 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-147 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-148 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Rincon Consultants, Inc., a California corporation, to  
ID 26-755  
2.-Q.  
provide On-Call Historic Preservation Services for the Planning and  
Development Department.  
1. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement between the City of  
Fresno and Rincon Consultants, Inc. for on-call Historic Preservation  
consulting in an amount not to exceed $120,000, effective through  
July 31, 2027, with the option of three one-year extensions for a total  
amount not to exceed $480,000  
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement  
on behalf of the City.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to professional lead-based paint inspections, testing,  
ID 26-767  
2.-R.  
risk assessments, and consultant services for the Community Development  
Division (Bid File 12601789)  
1. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with All Hazard EHS Inc.  
in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to provide professional  
lead-based paint inspections, testing, risk assessments, and  
consultant services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 with an  
option for a one-year extension for the City’s federally funded  
housing rehabilitation programs  
2. Approve a consultant services agreement with JSA Environmental  
Consulting Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to provide  
professional  
lead-based  
paint  
inspections,  
testing,  
risk  
assessments, and consultant services from July 1, 2026 to June 30,  
2028 with an option for a one-year extension for the City’s federally  
funded housing rehabilitation programs  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to establishing Entertainment Zones  
2.-S.  
ID 26-824  
1. ADOPTION of a finding that the proposed amendment is exempt  
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
Section 15061(b)(3)  
2. ***BILL B-18 (Reintroduced June 4, 2026) (For Adoption) Adding  
Section 9-3801 and Amending Section 9-2503 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code relating to Establishing Entertainment Zones.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2026-19 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual  
2.-T.  
ID 26-545  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $816,600 in  
the Water Connection Charge Fund for the completion of citywide water  
system connection projects (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-151 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno’s water meters, parts, and related  
2.-U.  
ID 26-546  
replacement components (Citywide):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to  
formal bidding procedures and award a sole source Requirements  
Contract with Badger Meter Incorporated in an amount not to  
exceed $5,235,863.45 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Award a sole source Requirements Contract with Badger Meter  
Incorporated in the amount of $1,047,172.69 per year for two years  
with up to three one-year extensions, for a total contract amount not  
to exceed $5,235,863.45, plus annual Producer Price Index  
adjustments  
RESOLUTION 2026-152 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a  
2.-V.  
ID 26-597  
Delaware Corporation, with a term through June 30, 2029 for an amount  
not to exceed $1,149,875, and a contingency amount not to exceed  
$115,125, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,265,000 for the  
Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project at the Fresno Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File No. 12601010) (Council District  
3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a  
2.-W.  
ID 26-598  
Delaware Corporation, with a term through June 30, 2029, for an amount  
not to exceed $855,932, and a contingency amount not to exceed $85,668,  
for a total contract amount not to exceed $941,600 for the Secondary  
Treatment Process Rehabilitation Project at the Fresno Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File No. 120601590) (Council  
District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-X.  
ID 26-773  
Approve a First Amendment to the Preliminary Engineering Services  
Agreement with BNSF Railway Company, to increase the agreement  
amount by $106,846.61, for a total estimated cost of $159,952.61 for  
additional submittal review and approval for the North Avenue Sewer Trunk  
Main Realignment Project (Council Districts 3 and 5)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Station  
2.-Y.  
ID 26-774  
347 Project (Bid File 12601675) (Council District 7)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $857,000.00 to  
West Valley Construction Company Inc., as the lowest responsive  
and responsible bidder  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION  
-
Dedicating public utility easements on portions of  
2.-Z.  
ID 26-766  
City-owned properties, to accommodate the public utility relocation  
associated with the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project  
(Council Districts 1 and 7)  
RESOLUTION 2026-153 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services  
2.-AA.  
ID 26-772  
Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants for the Active  
Transportation Plan Update, for additional scope services, increase the  
amount by $22,560, for a total agreement amount of $420,560, and extend  
the agreement an additional three months through September 30, 2026  
(Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the agreement with the State of California  
2.-BB.  
ID 26-825  
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (Council Districts 1, 2, and 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Approve the revised State Route 99 Freeway Maintenance  
Agreement  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Revenue Agreement with Fresno  
Unified School District, subsidizing transit fares on Fresno Area Express  
buses  
2.-CC.  
2.-DD.  
ID 26-624  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 52nd Amendment to the Annual  
ID 26-803  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $1,618,200 in State  
Transportation Development Act (TDA) (LTF) Art-4 revenues to support  
transit operations (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-154 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of April D. Henry to the Active Transportation  
Advisory Committee for a term ending on October 1, 2028  
2.-EE.  
2.-FF.  
ID 26-889  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Requesting the City Manager and the City Attorney to  
ID 26-890  
renegotiate the Citywide Project Labor Agreement (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Richardson  
reregistered a NO vote for the above item. As such, this item was approved  
6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Esparza  
No: 1 - Richardson  
RESOLUTION 2026-155 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Helm Lofts, a 98-unit multifamily housing  
2.-P.  
ID 26-145  
development project, located at 1101 Fulton Street, Fresno California (City  
Council District 3)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - in support of a contribution of City Funds in an  
amount not to exceed $1,600,000 toward the housing development  
project located on 1101 Fulton Street in Fresno California (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - in support of a contribution of City Funds in an  
amount not to exceed $8,000,000 toward the housing development  
project located on 1101 Fulton Street in Fresno California (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the project.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-149 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-150 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Technology Disruption Policy During Public  
Meetings of the City Council (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
3.-A.  
ID 26-845  
The above item was presented to Council by City Clerk Aller. Upon call, the  
following members of the public addressed Council: Nikki Real.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-156 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication: Nikki Real, Kevin Arias, and Lady Diana  
Oliva.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Presentation by Neil O’Brien  
4.-A.  
ID 26-848  
PRESENTED  
Oral Summary Report and Approval of At-Will Agreement for City Clerk,  
Amy Aller (Cobb), effective June 15, 2026  
4.-B.  
ID 26-831  
The above item was presented to Council by Chief Assistant City Attorney  
Griffin. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
PRESENTED  
On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
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 2:43 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 26-838  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: 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,  
Airports Public Safety Assistant 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 Esparza), City  
Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President  
Esparza), 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, Special Assistant City  
Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-739  
5.-B.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Addison Couto v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case  
No.24CECG01436  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-804  
5.-C.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
City of Fresno v. Gurpreet Chauhan, et al.  
Fresno Superior Court, Case No. 25CECG00464  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney JAnz  
reported:  
Today in close session, the City Council approved a proposed settlement in  
the eminent domain case entitled city of Fresno versus Gurpreet Chauhan  
and others. Fresno Superior Court case number 25CECG00464. The  
settlement provides for a global resolution consistent with the City's project  
objectives. Under the terms of the settlement, if the court so approves, title  
to the subject property will vest in the City upon payment of $532,000 plus  
the legally required interest on the deposit of probable compensation.  
$185,000 has already been deposited by the City to the State Treasurer's  
Office Condemnation Fund. The settlement shall be paid for Measure “C”  
and California Local Partnership Program Formulaic Grant Funds. This  
motion and this settlement was approved by a vote of 7-0 in closed session..  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 26-849  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Joseph Perez, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior  
Court Case No.22CECG01150  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-871  
5.-E.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Central Valley Community Sports  
Foundation, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05678  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-F.  
ID 26-826  
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  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)  
1 potential case  
5.-G.  
ID 26-882  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 26-893  
5.-H.  
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  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 26-873  
5.-I.  
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)  
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 closed session at 4:26 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
July 30, 2026 regular meeting.