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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, October 16, 2025

Council Chambers

The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the

date and time above written.

9:16 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 Pastor Los Mouanoutoua from Lao Evangelical Church of Fresno

Pastor Los Mouanoutoua gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

The agenda was initially approved by motion of Vice President Arias and

Councilmember Richardson and approved 7-0.

Following procedural motions to amend approval of the agenda, the agenda

was ultimately approved with the following changes:

At the request of the Council President the meeting will be adjourned in

memory of retired Marine Corps Sergeant and Vietnam War Veteran

Charles Patrick Seley.

Ceremonial item (ID 25-1277) - Proclamation of “Domestic Violence

Awareness Month” - Councilmember Perea has been added as co-sponsor

along with Council President Karbassi.

Ceremonial item (ID 25-1154) Proclamation for Fresno Police and Fire

Chaplaincy on Chaplain Appreciation Day - Councilmember Richardson

has been added as a co-sponsor along with Council President Karbassi.

Ceremonial item (ID 25-1353) - Proclamation of “Kina McFadden” will be

presented during the afternoon ceremonial presentations.

9:15 A.M. #2 (ID 25-1333) regarding hearing to consider adoption of the

Vehicle Miles Traveled - parts 1, 2, and 4 are being continued to October

30, 2025. Part 3, the introduction of the bill will remain on the agenda today.

2-E (ID 25-1381) regarding the Fresno Convention Center - item 1.

***Resolution - Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation in excess of

$25,000 from Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB), a

California Non-Profit Corporation was Subject to Mayor’s Veto.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

2-B (ID 25-1376) regarding Bill (for Introduction) adding Chapter 9, Article

37 to the Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer Ordinance” -

continued to October 30, 2025. (initially moved to contested consent by

Council President Karbassi but subsequently continued by motion of

Council President Karbassi and Councilmember Maxwell, approved 5-0

with Councilmembers Perea and Arias absent)

2-P (ID 25-1356) regarding the renewal of a Tourism Business Improvement

District upon verification - continued to October 30, 2025. (initially moved to

contested consent by Vice President Arias but subsequently continued by

motion of Vice President Arias and Council President Karbassi, approved

7-0. Consent Calendar item 2-O was initially moved to the Contested

Consent Calendar by Vice President Arias but was subsequently moved

back to the Consent Calendar by the same vote)

4-A (ID 25-1392) regarding an update on the Metro Hospitality Services, Inc.

parking agreement - continued to October 30, 2025. (initially remained on

the agenda but subsequently continued by motion of Council President

Karbassi and Councilmember Maxwell, approved 5-0 with Councilmembers

Perea and Arias absent)

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by

Councilmember Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS

AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Morning Ceremonials

Proclamation of “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

ID 25-1277

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced

Councilmember Perea has been added as co-sponsor along with Council

President Karbassi.

PRESENTED

Proclamation for Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy on Chaplain

Appreciation Day

ID 25-1154

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced

Councilmember Richardson has been added as a co-sponsor along with

Council President Karbassi.

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Manufacturing Month”

ID 25-1293

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Kina McFadden”

ID 25-1353

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this item will

be presented during the afternoon ceremonial presentations.

PRESENTED

Afternoon Ceremonials

Proclamation of “Reverend Chester McGensy 30 Years of Ministry”

ID 25-1295

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. The District 1 office hosted

its first ever “Senior Dance Under the Stars” at Trolley Park and expressed

appreciation to the community members who attended. Plans are underway

to host the event again in the future. Thanked the PARCS Department for its

support in coordinating the first annual “Soccer Camp and Health Fair” at

Inspiration Park. The event was organized in partnership with Binational of

Central California, and featured free health screenings for families and

soccer instruction from professional footballer Paulo Cesar Chavez.

Acknowledged Beautify Fresno for its partnership in a recent neighborhood

cleanup at Shields and Weber, where volunteers successfully collected over

2,000 pounds of trash. Thanked Christine Rose and Fil Fiesta 559 for the

invitation to celebrate Fresno’s vibrant Filipino community. The event

showcased Filipino food, arts, crafts, music, and dance, and was recognized

as a meaningful celebration of cultural heritage.

Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Thanked Beautify Fresno

and community partners for their collaboration on two recent cleanup

events. The first took place around Roosevelt High School, where 98

volunteers, primarily Roosevelt High School students, collected over 1,700

pounds of trash. The second cleanup was held at Winchell Elementary

School in Southeast Fresno, with over 125 volunteers, including Fresno

State students, collecting approximately 3,300 pounds of trash. Announced

a successful “Adult Wellness and Resource Fair” at the Career Technical

Education Center in partnership with Dr. Joaquin Arambula and the Fresno

County Office of Education, provided health screenings, flu shots, and food

distribution to community members. Noted receiving his annual flu shot at

the event. Participated in Fiestas Patrias at Winchell School, where they

helped provide local resources to nearly 150 residents. Expressed

appreciation to Councilmember Esparza for the invitation to attend the

ribbon-cutting ceremony for Burlington in Southeast Fresno. Highlighted the

grand opening of the largest Target in Fresno County at the Fancher Creek

Town Center in Southeast Fresno and has created over 200 new jobs.

Thanked Target and City staff for their efforts in making the project a reality

and looks forward to additional ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new stores in

the area. Announced the successful sponsorship of extended trolley

services to the Big Fresno Fair with a total of 1,186 passenger trips, with

over 1,000 of those trips either originating from or going to the fairgrounds.

Invited the public to attend the Southeast Fresno Police Department’s Trunk

and Treat event.

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Thanked East Fresno

Rotary for the opportunity to speak at a recent gathering and congratulated

Clovis Community College on the groundbreaking of their new Life Diamond

Sports Complex in Northeast Fresno, which will offer expanded athletic

opportunities for students and participants from the Life Institute and Life

Academy. Congratulated Sequoia Brewing on their grand reopening and

expressed appreciation for having a beer named in his honor. Recognized

Big Brothers Big Sisters for launching their “10,000 on 10/10” male

mentorship program, emphasizing the importance of positive role models for

young men. Thanked residents of the Copper and Maple neighborhood for

meeting with him to discuss a proposed car wash and acknowledged his

staff for providing coffee and donuts to veterans waiting outside the Veteran

Services Office. Thanked the Copper River neighborhood residents for

discussing the need for a bathroom in their local park, noting the urgency of

the issue from personal experience. Welcomed students from Mr. Ivanov’s

AP Government class at Clovis West High School and expressed

enthusiasm for their interest in local government. Congratulated the United

States Navy on its 250th birthday and noted that another military branch will

celebrate its own 250th anniversary next month. Thanked the Emiratesar

Club of Fresno for hosting the Kabaddi Cup and naming him a guest of

honor, recognizing the sport’s cultural significance. Commended city

employees Justin McCallough and Wendy Cornelius for their exceptional

customer service in water conservation, which prompted a handwritten letter

of appreciation from a constituent. Thanked the Public Works landscaping

team for their beautification work on Nees Avenue between Fresno Street

and First Street, noting the project was completed quickly and under budget.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Invited District 7 residents

to attend the upcoming “Trunk or Treat” event at Manchester Center. The

office will participate with candy and candy apples, and attendees are

encouraged to wear costumes. Announced that McKinley Avenue between

Peach Avenue and Clovis Avenue has been repaved, and thanked city

crews for their work on this project. Reported the District 7 team joined

Beautify Fresno and community volunteers for a neighborhood blitz in the

Mayfair area. The effort included graffiti removal, sidewalk repairs, pothole

patching, and curb painting, significantly revitalizing the neighborhood.

Highlighted the fifth annual “Indigenous Peoples Celebration” held at City

Hall, where the Fresno American Indian Health Project was recognized for

its contributions to indigenous communities and its ongoing partnership in

promoting wellness. Thanked the UCSF Fresno Mobile Heal Team and Dr.

Kenny Bond for providing flu vaccines to his staff and himself at a recent

clinic. Encouraged residents to get vaccinated and announced two

upcoming flu clinics in District 7: one at the Fresno Center in Southeast

Fresno, and another at American Legion Post 509 in Central Fresno. Noted

that his own vaccination was filmed for a promotional video to encourage

public health. Attended the Economic Development Corporation’s annual

investors meeting, which featured a performance by Tom Arnold and was

attended by the City Manager and Mayor. Congratulated the EDC on a

successful event. Joined the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in celebrating the 10th

Anniversary of the African Adventure exhibit, praising the Zoo’s

contributions to education and wildlife conservation over the past decade.

Thanked Fire Station No. 5 for hosting a well-attended open house, which

allowed community members to tour the station and engage with local

firefighters. Expressed appreciation for the department’s commitment to

safety and community outreach and looked forward to future open house

events across the city.

Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Thanked attendees of the

recent event at San Pablo Park, which featured author Edward Dennis and

was held in partnership with Fresno Unified. Announced a future movie

night will be hosted at the same park. Addressed “Proposition 50”,

responding to opposition voiced by the Board of Supervisors and the Clovis

City Council. Noted their argument, that “Prop 50” would split the City of

Clovis into three congressional districts, was inconsistent with their own

actions, as both bodies previously approved county boundary maps that

split the city of Fresno into five supervisor districts. Emphasized that this

division diluted the influence of Fresno residents on county matters and

contributed to a six-year delay in reaching a tax rate agreement. Criticized

the Clovis City Council and Board of Supervisors for supporting redistricting

efforts in Texas that disenfranchised minority voters without public approval.

Commended California’s approach of seeking voter input and encouraged

residents to exercise their right to vote as they see fit. Urged local officials

to focus on practical issues such as street and park improvements rather

than engaging in misleading political arguments. Thanked Supervisor

Pacheco and Councilmember Lynne Ashbeck for refraining from

participating in what he described as false narratives. Expressed

appreciation to the City Attorney for ensuring that Fresno’s taxpayer-funded

airport remains compliant with federal, state, and city laws and is not used

as a platform for political propaganda.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Thanked residents who

hosted two recent block parties in District 2, including the West Browning

neighborhood near Logan Park, and expressed appreciation for the

opportunity to connect with community members. Highlighted a flag-raising

ceremony held at Eaton Plaza in honor of the Persian community,

celebrating the birthday of the Persian Queen. Extended gratitude to the

Persian-American community for attending the event and conveyed birthday

wishes to Her Majesty. Attended the annual “Fly-in” event at Sierra Sky Park

which featured vendors, pilots, and activities for children. Noted the

excitement of the event and reminded the public that Sierra Sky Park

includes an operational airport and landing zone in northwest Fresno.

Addressed public requests for a new crosswalk in front of the Mexican

Consulate on Ingram Avenue, and clarified that the request had been

reviewed previously and emphasized that pedestrian safety is a top priority.

Explained that a signalized four-way intersection with crosswalks already

exists approximately 250 feet from the requested location, and that safety

standards prohibit unprotected crosswalks within a certain distance of such

intersections. Noted that a bus stop is located directly in front of the

consulate, allowing bus riders to access the facility without crossing the

street. Urged residents to avoid jaywalking and to use the existing

signalized crosswalk for their safety. Attended a memorial service for former

Fresno County Sheriff Steve McGaren, the first Armenian-American to serve

in that role. Reflected on Sheriff McGaren’s efforts to modernize the

department and his leadership during high-profile cases. Extended his

condolences to Sheriff McGaren’s family and acknowledged his

contributions to the community. Allowed Jaredyn Kim to address council

regarding bus transportation. Acknowledged the recent passing of Charles

Patrick Seley, a retired Marine and father of Council Staff Member Michael

Seley. Expressed heartfelt condolences and noted that Michael, a valued

member of the council team, would be offering a few words in honor of his

father.

District 2 Photos Presented During Reports and Comments

ID 25-1473

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

City Manager White Reports and Comments. Began with a heartfelt

acknowledgment of Micharl Seley’s tribute to his father, expressing

admiration and humorously reflecting on her own aspirations. Commend

several City employees, Terry Cox, Eric Frampton, and Eric Young from the

Planning and Development Department, for their instrumental efforts in

facilitating the successful opening of the new Target store in Southeast

Fresno. Noted their dedication and the broader team’s contributions in

making the project a reality. Highlighted upcoming Fire Department open

houses, at Station 14 (6239 North Polk), at Station 13 (815 East Nees), and

at Station 6 (4343 East Gettysburg), emphasizing their popularity and the

community engagement they foster. Praised the Fire Department for their

openness in welcoming the public into facilities that serve both as

community assets and firefighter residences. Mentioned that the Mayor was

attending a panel at Fresno State and humorously suggested that the

Council Vice President might deliver the Mayor’s report in his absence,

referencing the Mayor’s typically extensive list of weekly engagements.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M.

HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy

a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9,

Annexation No. 66 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 458-121-20)

(Southwest corner of North Delno Avenue and West Belmont Avenue):

(Council District 3)

ID 25-1273

1. ***RESOLUTION

to Annex Territory to Community Facilities

District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for

Annexation No. 66; (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and

Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 66.

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 10:35A.M. and there was no

presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed

Council. Public comment closed at 10:36 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2025-278 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-279 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-280 ADOPTED

BILL B-42 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-42

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

9:15 A.M. #1

HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to

the Local Register of Historic Resources.

ID 25-1248

1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry

Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District

The above item was called to order at 10:36 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning and Development Assistant Director Atkinson. Upon

call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed

at 10:51 A.M.

Council discussion included: which renovations require input from the

Historic Preservation Commission; the role of the Historic Preservation

Commission; the property owner's opposition to the historic designation and

whether he would have purchased the property in 2024 had he know it

would be added the Local Register of Historic Resources; the history of the

building; the proposed climate control systems; the suggested artificial

exterior window treatments to preserve the building’s historic appearance;

confirmation that historic designation would not halt storage facility

operations or prevent the proposed renovations; the compatibility of

preservation and modernization; the importance of preserving Fresno’s

historical assets while allowing for adaptive reuse, and; desire to support

preservation that maintains historical value without limiting utility.

RESOLUTION 2025-281 ADOPTED

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

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

No: 1 - Richardson

9:15 A.M. #2

HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)

Reduction Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled

Mitigation Fee; and related Environmental Impact Report SCH No.

2024091129.

ID 25-1333

1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report SCH No.

2024091129, adopting Findings of Fact as required by Public

Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section

15091, Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and

CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, Adopting the Findings of Fact

and Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Public

Resources Code Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section

15093, as Related to the Adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled

Reduction Program and Nexus Study.

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. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled Nexus Study,

Reduction Program, and Capital Improvement Plan as described in

the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study

document dated September 2025, prepared pursuant to the

requirements of California Public Resources Code Section 21099,

CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.3(B), 15064.7, and 15126.4, and

the Mitigation Fee Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

a. ADOPT the Nexus Study based on the Council’s

determination that the Vehicle Miles Reduction Program and

Nexus Study was prepared in compliance with the Mitigation

Fee Act and meets all requirements for a nexus study

b. ADOPT the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the

Council’s determination that the CIP was prepared pursuant

to the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act.

c. ADOPT the Program inclusive of the VMT Mitigation Fee

based on the Council’s determination that the public

facilities,

services,

and

amenities

contemplated

are

individually and collectively necessary to contribute to the

reduction of VMT Citywide, and that the VMT Mitigation Fee

is in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and is supported

by the Nexus Study.

3. BILL (for Introduction) - Adding Article 4.17 to Chapter 12 of the

Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Vehicle Miles Traveled

Mitigation Fee

4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 593rd Amendment to the Master

Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a Vehicle Miles

Traveled Mitigation Fee in the Planning Section for Planning and

Development Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced parts 1, 2,

and 4 were being continued to October 30, 2025. Part 3, the introduction of

the bill would remain on the agenda.

The above item was called to order at 10:52A.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Pagoulatos. Upon call, the following

members of the public addressed Council: Darren Rose, Corine Demetreos,

Walter Diamond, Zackh Gomes, and Darius Assemi. Public comment closed

at 11:16 A.M.

Council discussion included: the local impact and increased home prices

caused by the State-mandated VMT policy; the raising costs for starter and

single-family homes; developer support and concerns for the policy; passing

the West Area Plan by year-end to restart stalled housing projects and

attract services west of Highway 99; properly addressing concerns to avoid

future developer backlash over hindered development; consideration of

whether the current policy was optimal or if cost-reducing alternatives, like

on-site mitigation, could ease the burden on homebuyers; the purpose of the

VMT Mitigation Fund; support for housing streamlining; frustration over

limited City Council input, with most projects selected by COG and city

administration; calls for a new nexus study to align VMT fees with

Council-identified projects and constituent needs; flexibility in developer

mitigation options; uncertainty over whether developers could truly mitigate

on-site or are forced to pay into the fund; concerns about inconsistencies

between policy language and developer experiences; transparency and

accountability in project selection; representation and equity in fee

allocation; state mandate and urban planning; if isolated, vacant parcels in

West Fresno may skew fee assessments and disadvantage redevelopment;

need for a workshop and Council prioritization; interest in applying fees to

missing sidewalks and pedestrian safety in underserved areas, though fees

are limited to new development impacts; the definition of High-Quality

Transit Stops; whether increased home prices would be fully passed to

buyers or if market conditions will determine the absorption; exploring new

approaches, noting that commuting patterns—not housing design—drive

VMT; Urban Design Calculator and Income-Based Differentiation:

Master-Planned Communities and VMT Mitigation; city staff engagement

with master planners, and; the need for a transparent and predictable

process to help developers plan mitigation strategies when investing in

community infrastructure.

BILL B-43 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

9:20 A.M. #1

HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P23-02268; Pre-zone

Application No. P23-02269; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6432;

Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03234; and related

ID 25-1256

E n v i r o n m e n t a l

T-6432/P23-02268/P23-02269/P23-03234

A s s e s s m e n t

for approximately

N o .

9.46 acres

of property located on the west side of South Peach Avenue, between East

Tulare Street and East Huntington Avenue (Council District 7)

1. ADOPT

Environmental

02269/P23-03234 dated August 8, 2025, for the proposed project

Mitigated

Negative

Declaration

prepared

for

Assessment

No.

T-6432/P23-02268/P23-

pursuant

California

Environmental

Quality

Act

(CEQA)

Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P23-02268

(for the Tulare-Peach No. 3b Reorganization) proposing detachment

from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire

Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.

3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption)

Approving Pre-zone

Application No. P23-02269 proposing to pre-zone approximately

4.18 acres of property from the Fresno County RA-NB (Single

Family Residential Agricultural/Neighborhood Beautification) zone

district to the City of Fresno RS-5 (Single-Unit Residential, Medium

Density) zone district and approximately 4.80 acres of the property

from the Fresno County AL20 (Limited Agricultural) zone district to

the City of Fresno RS-5/ANX (Single-Unit Residential, Medium

Density/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) zone

district.

4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6432 proposing to

subdivide approximately 3.97 acres of property into

44-lot

single-unit residential development, subject to compliance with the

Conditions of Approval dated September 3, 2025, and contingent

upon approval of Annexation Application No. P23-02268, Pre-zone

Application No. P23-02269 and the related environmental

assessment.

5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-

03234 proposing to modify the RS-5 zone district development

standards, including, but not limited to, to allow for gated private

streets, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated

September 3, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation

Application No. P23-02268, Pre-zone Application No. P23-02269,

Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6432 and the related

environmental assessment.

The above item was called to order at 2:21 P.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Planner Holt. Upon call, no members of the public

addressed Council. Public comment closed at 2:22 P.M.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2025-282 ADOPTED

BILL B-44 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-44

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

9:20 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 30, 2025, AT 9:20 A.M.)

HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone

ID 25-1300

Application

P23-00149;

No.

P21-05870;

Development

Environmental

Permit

Application

No.

and

Assessment

P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 for ±80.91 acres of property located

on the west side of South Cherry Avenue between East North and East

Central Avenues (Council District 3)

1. ADOPT

Mitigated

Negative

Declaration

prepared

for

Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149

dated May 22, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P21-05778

(for the North-Cherry No. 3b Reorganization) proposing detachment

from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire

Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.

3. BILL

(for Introduction and Adoption)

Approving Pre-zone

Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend the

Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject

property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited Agricultural) zone

district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH (Heavy Industrial)

zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of Fresno IH/ANX

(Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overly)

zone district (±35.77 acres).

4. APPROVE

Development Permit Application No. P23-00149,

requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility for

the purpose of providing less-than-truckload freight services, subject

to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2025,

and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05778,

Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related environmental

assessment.

CONTINUED AS NOTED

10:00 A.M.

HEARING to consider the adoption of the West Area Neighborhoods

Specific Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State

Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2019069117), and related actions:

1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH

No. 2019069117), as related to the West Area Neighborhoods

Specific Plan, related Plan Amendments P22-01351, P22-01352,

P22-01353, and related Rezone P22-01353 as related to the

Adoption of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, related

plan amendment, and related rezones.

ID 25-1174

a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code

Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091;

and,

b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as

required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and

CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and,

c. ADOPT the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding

Considerations as required by Public Resources Code,

Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093.

2. RESOLUTION - to Repeal the West Area Community Plan and a

Portion of the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan (Plan

Amendment Application P22-01351)

3. RESOLUTION - to Adopt the West Area Neighborhoods Specific

Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352)

4. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) and

Dual Designation Diagram (Figure LU-2) of the Fresno General

Plan and Incorporate the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan

(Plan Amendment P22-01353)

5. BILL - (For Introduction) to Approve Rezone Application P22-01353

to Amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Approximately 958

Acres of Property within the West Area Neighborhoods Specific

Plan Area to be Consistent with the Adopted Specific Plan Planned

Land Use Map.

The above item was called to order at 2:22 P.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Planner Lauderdale. Upon call, the following

members of the public addressed Council: Darren Rose, April Henry, Peter

Giovannotto, Nabil Kerfan, Mark Chlelpegian, Alisia Yang, Rhonda Dueck,

Maria Spera, Mayra Campa, Jeff Roberts, Napdee Kaur, Harmon Singh,

Daniel Brannick, Craig Schriel, and Alex Jovenoto. Public comment closed

at 3:16 P.M.

Council discussion included: the importance of the West Areas

Neighborhood Specific Plan (WANSP); transportation, parks, and retail

identified as key guiding principles; the need for more local businesses to

address food and service deserts; the strong community engagement efforts;

zoning flexibility, including dual designations and the absence of heavy

industrial zoning, raising concerns about future distribution center locations;

concerns about zoning equity and industrial rezoning in South Fresno;

public and stakeholder requests; the complexity of the planning process

when dealing with thousands of individually owned parcels; opening of

Veterans Boulevard as a catalyst for growth; the importance of avoiding land

use misunderstandings, particularly for property owners unaware of zoning

changes; the role of large parcel owners in funding amenities through

impact fees, and their engagement in the planning process; the WANSPs

potential to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), and whether it would

lower housing costs and align with recent state housing laws; clarification

on how many housing units the plan would yield, and how it would impact

the City’s housing supply; park space planning, including interest in

expanding existing sites and identifying undeveloped parcels north and

south of Shaw Avenue; regional park site and dual designations; two

triangular parcels near Highway 99 and Grantland identified for further

consideration, and acreage details; alternative regional park sites (A, B, C,

and D), and concerns raised about Site D being split by Shaw Avenue;

feasibility of a pedestrian bridge to connect Site D, due to high costs and

long timelines; confirmation Site C was originally recommended based on

scoring, while Site D was proposed due to land use constraints under utility

lines; Site C remains viable and safer, as it lies entirely on one side of the

street and is connected by a canal trail; confirmation Council has authority

to select an alternative site, such as A, B, or C, instead of the currently

proposed Site D; compromise to distribute park space across the West Area,

and a combination of Site A and part of Site D to ensure adequate and

accessible green space throughout the region.

RESOLUTION 2025-283 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

RESOLUTION 2025-284 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-285 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

RESOLUTION 2025-286 ADOPTED AS AMENDED

BILL B-45 INTRODUCED AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE

2025-45

On motion of Councilmember Perea to APPROVE the above item with

staff technical corrections and requests 1, 4 and 5, plus the dual

designation of land under Option A (as shown on MAP 4-2 of the Plan)

as Park and only the southern half of Option D as Park. Council

President Karbassi seconded the motion which carried by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

11:00 A.M.

Appearance by Olga Valle regarding “The need for a crosswalk near the

Consulate of Mexico” (District 3 Resident)

ID 25-1340

APPEARED

11:03 A.M.

Appearance by Irma Lopez regarding “The need for a crosswalk near the

Consulate of Mexico” (District 3 Resident)

ID 25-1341

APPEARED

11:06 A.M.

Appearance by Angel Noriega regarding “The need for a crosswalk near

the Consulate of Mexico” (District 7 Resident)

ID 25-1342

APPEARED

11:09 A.M.

Appearance by Don Olson regarding “City of Fresno Law and order

Statistics Fear of violence” (District 6 Resident)

ID 25-1343

DID NOT APPEAR

4:00 P.M.

HEARING to Consider Development Permit No. P21-00989 for

approximately 3.7 acres of property located on the northeast corner of

West Herndon and North Prospect Avenues; and related Environmental

Assessment No. P21-00989 (Council District 2).

ID 25-1318

1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P21-00989 dated

October 16, 2025, affirming that the proposed project is statutorily

exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (Assembly

Bill (AB) 130).

2. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P21-00989,

including the conditions of approval for the development permit

application dated October 16, 2025.

The above item was called to order at 4:11 P.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Trejo. Upon call, the following members of

the public addressed Council: David Immersion, Dennis Nard, Debbie

Nard, Susan Griffin, and Bruce Kalashian. Public comment closed at 4:40

P.M.

Council discussion included: historical context of the parcels; the land use

change made during the 2014–2016 General Plan update; the level of

public engagement; the legal basis for the project returning to Council after

a prior rejection, and potential legal and financial consequences of

approving or denying the item; concern that the push for increased housing

density bypassed transparency and community engagement; residents

concern the project would negatively impact the neighborhood due to

reduced parking and green space standards under state law;

inconsistencies in the rezoning process and the lack of outreach by the

developer; appreciation for the community’s continued advocacy, and the

legal constraints imposed by the court ruling, which may allow the project to

proceed despite opposition; the difficult position of balancing legal risk to

the City with community sentiment, and; the limitations placed upon

Councilmembers for quasi-judicial proceedings.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Perea, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

No: 2 - Karbassi and Maxwell

Absent: 1 - Arias

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: Aiva Eislass, Gerardo Avalues (2-KK), Julia, Ariana Martinez Lott

(2-KK), Jasmine Buenrostro (2-B), Geovena Islas (2-KK), Maratha Alvarado

Soila (2-KK), Angelica Ortega (2-KK), and Julia Pachero (2-J).

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember

Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the

following vote:

Aye: 5 - Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Arias

Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for September 25, 2025

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 25-1372

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 25-1376

Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 to the Fresno

Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer Ordinance”

TABLED TO OCTOBER 30, 2025

On motion that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea

Approve the Second Amendment to Services Agreement with The Pun

ID 25-1399

2.-C.

2.-D.

Group, LLP, to increase the compensation by $22,500 for a total fee

amount not to exceed $794,635 to perform the State required Wage Theft

Grant Program Audit for FY25 (All Council Districts)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the appointments to the Building Standards Appeals Board for

ID 25-1358

Gaylord Ransom and Scott Vincent to terms expiring on June 30, 2027,

and for Daniel Field, Imelda Golik, and Scott Mears to terms expiring on

June 30, 2029.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Fresno Convention Center:

2.-E.

ID 25-1381

1. ***Resolution - Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation in

excess of $25,000 from Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitor’s

Bureau (CVB), a California Non-Profit Corporation

2. Approve the Donation Agreement made between the City of Fresno

and Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), a

California Non-Profit Corporation, for contribution funds in the

amount of $605,000 for the replacement of the scoreboard at the

Selland Arena.

3. ***Resolution - Adopting the 19th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $605,000 in

donations from the Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau

(CVB) for the replacement of the scoreboard at Selland Arena

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

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced that part one

of the above item was subject to mayoral veto.

RESOLUTION 2025-274 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-275 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Reject all proposals of a two-year base contract, with options for three

ID 25-1326

2.-F.

2.-G.

one-year extensions, Requirements Contract for High Pressure Water

Blast for Rubber Removal on Runway and Centerline Surfaces at Fresno

Yosemite International Airport (RFP No. 12501969) (Council District 4).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Rebid of the Fresno Yosemite International

ID 25-1328

Airport (FAT) SMART Program PH 19 BG 27, Bid File No. 12501265

(Council District 4)

Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to

Section 15301 (a) and (b) (Existing Facilities) of the California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines

Award

Construction Contract in the amount of

$1,895,000.00 to S&L Specialty Construction, of Syracuse, New

York for the acoustic treatment of 40 homes in the vicinity of

Fresno Yosemite International Airport

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with

2.-H.

ID 25-1339

CSDA Design Group, to increase the compensation by $9,679.97 and

extend the term to December 31, 2026, for a total fee amount not to

exceed $968,451.52 for services for the Fresno Yosemite International

Airport Residential Sound Insulation Program (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Tuolumne Diverter Demolition and Pedestrian

Improvement Project (Bid File No. 12600293): (Council District 3)

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections

15301/Class 1, and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines;

2.-I.

ID 25-1359

2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $958,110.50 to

Cal Valley Construction Incorporated, of Fresno, California and

authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the

construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

Provost Pritchard Engineering Group, dba Provost Pritchard

2.-J.

ID 25-1323

Consulting Group, of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an

amount not to exceed $99,945.00, for a revised total contract amount not to

exceed $410,512.00 paid on a time and materials basis, for the Design of

Improvements for the Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Project

and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign and

execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno. (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $136,415.00, with

2.-K.

2.-L.

ID 25-1351

no additional working days for work required outside of the original scope

on Cesar Chavez Blvd with Cal Valley Construction, of Fresno, California

for the City of Fresno Pave Now - Bid Package A Project - Project ID

CP00017. (Bid File 12600087) (Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Project

ID 25-1321

between McKinley Avenue and Shields Avenue (Council District 7):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines;

2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services

Agreement with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., of

Clovis, California in the amount of $15,572.00, for a total not to

exceed contract amount of $188,220.00, with a not to exceed

contingency of $10,000.00 remaining.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-M.

ID 25-1271

Approve a Grant Agreement with the BLACK Wellness and Prosperity

Center (BWPC) allocating $250,000 to support the Center’s operation

capacity.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Reject all proposals of a three-year Base Contract, with options for three

one-year extensions, for armored car transport services (Bid File

12500366).

2.-N.

2.-O.

ID 25-1289

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 25-1332

Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to

Southwest Fresno Development Corporation (SWFDC)

1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement with

SWFDC modifying the scope of services for the No Place Like

Home Initiative

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approval of items related to the renewal of

Tourism Business

2.-P.

ID 25-1356

Improvement District upon verification of a sufficient number of valid

petitions collected to support the renewal of the district

1. ***RESOLUTION- Declaring its intention to renew the Fresno-Clovis

Tourism Business Improvement District (FCTBID) and establishing

the time and place of a public meeting and a public hearing thereon

and giving notice thereof (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION - Requesting consent of the City of Clovis to renew

the FCTBID (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 30, 2025

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President

Karbassi, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea

2.-Q.

2.-R.

ID 25-1324

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions Pertaining to the 15th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation

ID 25-1337

Resolution No. 2025-179 and Actions Pertaining to the FY26 Position

Authorization Resolution No. 2025-178:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 15th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution

(AAR) No. 2025-179

Appropriating

$269,100 for Costs Associated with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-

2027 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant (Requires Five Affirmative

Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the First Amendment to the Position

Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2025-178 Adding Two (2)

Permanent, Full-time Positions in the Parks, After School,

Recreation, and Community Services

(PARCS) Department;

Adding One (1) Permanent, Full-time position in the Budget and

Management Studies Division of the Finance Department; and

Converting Five (5) existing vacant Permanent Part-Time positions

to Permanent Full-Time (FTE’s) in the Airport Public Safety Division

of the Airports Department, effective October 16, 2025 (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-276 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-277 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to service agreements for One Fresno Youth Jobs

2.-S.

ID 25-1338

Corps Program between the City of Fresno (City) and Community-Based

Organizations (CBOs):

1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with The

Downtown Association of Fresno to extend the term of the

agreement and increase funds by $81,970, to provide employment

experience for members in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps

Program.

2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Community Media Access Collaborative to extend the term

through December 31, 2025.

3. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Career Nexus to extend the term through December 31, 2025.

4. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission to extend

the term through December 31, 2025.

5. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Poverello House to extend the term through December 31,

2025.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the International Union of Operating Engineers,

2.-T.

ID 25-1382

Stationary Engineers, Local 39 for Unit 1

1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno

and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary

Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39), Non-Supervisory Blue Collar - Unit

1 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Eighth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary

Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 1, Unit

Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39) and Exhibit 16, Benchmark

of Deleted Job Classifications or Deleted Pay Step since 1/28/16,

as required by the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of

Fresno and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary

Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

3. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the 18th Amendment to the FY 2026

Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate

$4,255,900 for the negotiated Citywide Local 39 Classification and

Compensation salary increase (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-287 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-288 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Professional Employees

2.-U.

ID 25-1422

Association, Inc., CFPEA for Unit 13

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the

City of Fresno and City of Fresno Professional Employees

Association, Inc. (Exempt Supervisory and Professional and

Non-Exempt Professional - Unit 13) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Ninth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary

Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 13-1, Exempt

Supervisory and Professional, and Exhibit 13-2, Non-Exempt

Professional, to provide a salary increase for respective classes as

required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of

Fresno and City of Fresno Professional Employees Association,

Inc. (Exempt Supervisory and Professional and Non-Exempt

Professional - Unit 13) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-289 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association, FCEA for

Unit 3

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the

2.-V.

ID 25-1423

City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees Association

(Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Tenth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary

Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 3, Unit

Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), to provide a salary increase

for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of

Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno City

Employees Association (Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-290 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to a City-owned property of approximately 0.98 acres

located at 3876 N. Blackstone Avenue (APN 436-260-22) (Council District

4):

2.-W.

ID 25-1218

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 16th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 Appropriating $348,000

from the Encampment Resolution Funds, Round 3 (ERF-3) to

Support the City Studios Project (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. Approve an agreement with Fresno Mission for the City Studios

project, located at 3876 N. Blackstone Avenue (APN 436-260-22),

designating 12 units for families and youth households that have

been served through Encampment Resolution Fund grant.

RESOLUTION 2025-291 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a First Amendment to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

2.-X.

2.-Y.

ID 25-1283

(Part of the American Rescue Plan Act) Grant Agreement between the City

of Fresno, Fresno Rescue Mission, Inc., and Fresno City Center, Inc., to

extend the project schedule for the development of a new shelter facility for

Transitional Age Youth (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement

ID 25-1344

with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc., of Diamond Bar, California, in the amount of

$167,432.00, to increase the total not to exceed contract amount to

$779,111.00, and extend the term of the Consultant Services Agreement to

January 31, 2026 for the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System and

Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring Services at the City of Fresno

Sanitary Landfill. (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s

2.-Z.

ID 25-1270

Parcel No. 310-132-43 as Annexation No. 72 to the City of Fresno

Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special

Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at

9:10 am (north side of East Belmont Avenue, east of North Laverne

Avenue). (Council District 5)

RESOLUTION 2025-292 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard State Route 99 Interchange

2.-AA.

ID 25-1314

and Extension Project

(Council District 2):

1. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Cooperative Project Agreement

Short-Term Regional Transportation Program Project N1 Urban,

Veterans Boulevard / State Route 99 Interchange and Grade

Separation, in the amount of ($991,444), with the Fresno County

Transportation Authority;

2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Project Agreement

Short-Term Regional Transportation Program Urban Project N2,

Veterans Boulevard Connect State Route 99 Interchange, in the

amount of $991,444, with the Fresno County Transportation

Authority.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Action pertaining to Jensen Avenue Corridor Intelligent Transportation

System (ITS) Adaptive Synchronization Project; Friant Road Corridor ITS

2.-BB.

ID 25-1327

Adaptive Synchronization Project;

Synchronization Project, Palm

Synchronization Project; Dynamic Downtown Part 2 Tulare Street and

Tuolumne Street ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project; Cesar Chavez

Clovis Avenue Corridor ITS Adaptive

Avenue Corridor ITS Adaptive

Boulevard Corridor ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project Synchro Green

Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) Systems (Citywide)

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

pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA)

of the California

2. ***RESOLUTION

To dispense with the competitive bidding

requirements and authorize the Public Works Director to enter into

six (6) contracts with Cubic ITS Inc. for the purchase of Synchro

Green Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) System

(Controllers, Licenses, Configuration, Training, and Warranty)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

3. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $245,000 to Cubic ITS

Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 12

intersections required for the Jensen Avenue ITS Adaptive

Synchronization Project

4. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $117,000 to Cubic ITS

Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 5

intersections required for the Friant Road ITS Adaptive

Synchronization Project

5. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $335,000 to Cubic ITS

Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 14

intersections required for the Clovis Avenue ITS Adaptive

Synchronization Project

6. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $146,000 to Cubic ITS

Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 5

intersections required for the Palm Avenue ITS Adaptive

Synchronization Project

7. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $356,000 to Cubic ITS

Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 15

intersections required for the Dynamic Downtown 2, Tulare Street

and Tuolumne Street, ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project

8. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $300,000 to Cubic ITS

Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 11

intersections required for the Cesar Chavez Boulevard ITS Adaptive

Synchronization Project

RESOLUTION 2025-293 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to FAX Shade Structure Designs with California State

2.-CC.

ID 25-1124

University, Fresno Intelligent Design Visualization Lab:

1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that the California State University,

Fresno Intelligent Design Visualization Lab is Uniquely Qualified to

perform service related to finalizing innovative Shade Structures

Design Sets and a FAX Facilities Digital Twin and Project, in

accordance with Administrative Order 6-19;

2. Approve a suspension of the competitive bid process to award a

contract in the amount of $165,099 to California State University,

Fresno Intelligent Design Visualization Lab through the California

State University, Fresno Foundation, based on their unique

qualifications to guide architectural and interior design students to

finalize design sets for permit and fabrication, as well as, performing

temperature research to produce the necessary data needed in

order to conduct the FAX Facilities Digital Twin Project to identify

high-need areas for innovative shade structures at bus stops

throughout the FAX service area.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to the award of a Consulting Services Agreement with The

2.-DD.

ID 25-1291

LeFlore Group, LLC, of Whittier, California, not to exceed the amount of

$260,000.

1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that The LeFlore Group,

LLC, is uniquely qualified to provide technical expert services to the

Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX)

2. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement utilizing the California

Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) to establish a 3.5-year contract

with The LeFlore Group, LLC, not to exceed $260,000 to provide

technical expert services for Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

and Department of Energy (DOE) funded activities

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award a Service Agreement with WSP USA Inc. of Fresno, California in an

2.-EE.

ID 25-1292

amount not to exceed $1,400,000 for planning and design activities for

hydrogen infrastructure and facilities master plan. (Bid File 12502218)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award a three-year contract, with options for two one-year extensions to

Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin), for radial tire leasing services for

the FAX bus fleet, in the amount not to exceed $1,646,640.34 for the initial

three-year base term or not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for all five years, if

options for two one-year extensions are exercised. Service and product

costs for the option years have factored in adjustments in accordance with

the relevant Producer Price Index (PPI). (Bid File 12502217)

2.-FF.

ID 25-1303

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program for

2.-GG.

ID 25-1305

funding to conduct FAX maintenance facility improvements, and purchase

non-revenue vehicles:

1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing

Facilities pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301

2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a funding request and

to accept funding in the amount of $1,438,263 from the California

State of Good Repair (SGR) program, to conduct maintenance

facility improvements and purchase non-revenue vehicles and

approving the associated FY 2025-26 project list, and authorizing

the Director of Transportation or designee to execute

documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

grant

RESOLUTION 2025-294 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Second Amendment to the Requirements Contract for ADA

paratransit service with WeDriveU, in the amount not to exceed

$32,000,000 for the next two (2) years with a total revised contract amount

not to exceed $57,183,393.52 for the remainder of the contract term

through November 3, 2027 (Original Bid File No. 9524).

2.-HH.

ID 25-1352

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Initiating an Amendment to Fresno Municipal Code

2.-II.

ID 25-1249

Section 15-2760(A)(3) relating to temporary uses not requiring a temporary

use permit and nonprofit fundraising events

RESOLUTION 2025-295 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve City Clerk Amended At-Will Agreement

2.-JJ.

ID 25-1345

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, sections

10-2603, 10-2604, and 10-2606, amending the citation structure and

2.-KK.

ID 25-1383

limiting vending in the Tower District

During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmembers Maxwell,

Richardson and Esparza, reregistered NO votes for the above item. As such,

this item was INTRODUCED with 2 in favor and 3 against as follows:

Aye: 2 - Perea, Vang

No: 3 - Maxwell, Richardson, Esparza

Absent: 2 - Karbassi, Arias

BILL B-46 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the reappointment of Olivia Adams to the Women’s Commission

ID 25-1424

2.-LL.

for a term ending October 9, 2027

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU)

for Unit 6

ID 25-1438

-MM.

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the

City of Fresno and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027

(ATU) (Bus Drivers and Student Drivers - Unit 6) (Subject to Mayor’s

veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Eleventh Amendment to FY 2026

Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 6, Unit 6 - Bus

Drivers and Student Drivers (ATU), to provide a salary increase for

respective classes as required by the Memorandum of

Understanding between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local

1027 (ATU) (Bus Drivers and Student Drivers - Unit 6) (Subject to

Mayor’s veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-296 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - Revolving Loan Fund

3.-A.

ID 25-1274

TABLED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

Vang, that the above Action Item be TABLED with no specified return

date. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Arias

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with

unscheduled communication: Jonathan Lusk.

4. CITY COUNCIL

Update on the Metro Hospitality Services, Inc. Parking Agreement

4.-A.

ID 25-1392

CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 30, 2025

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 5:32 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 25-1373

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code

Section 54957.6

City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; 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. Following closed session,

City Attorney Janz made the following announcement in open session:

Council directed the City Attorney to withdraw the unfair labor practice

charge (SA-CO-182-M) before the Public Employment Relations Board

(PERB) against the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1027 (ATU).

DISCUSSED AND OPEN SESSION REPORT MADE

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by

Councilmember Esparza, that the above Closed Session Item be

APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Arias

5.-B.

ID 25-1371

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO

INITIATE LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)

1 potential case

The above item was discussed in closed session. Following closed session,

City Attorney Janz made the following announcement in open session:

Council approved filing a lawsuit against unnamed defendants whose

names will be disclosed upon inquiry of any person, once the suit has been

formally filed.

DISCUSSED AND OPEN SESSION REPORT MADE

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Esparza, that the above Closed Session Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Arias

5.-C.

ID 25-1409

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

City of Fresno v. Tehal Singh Thind, et al.

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00424

The above item was discussed in closed session. Following closed session,

City Attorney Janz made the following announcement in open session:

Council approved a stipulated judgment and settlement in the eminent

domain case. The stipulation provides for the resolution of the eminent

domain action consistent with the city's project objectives under the terms of

the settlement. If the court so orders and approves, title to the subject

property will vest in the city upon payment of $1,007,500 as the agreed upon

compensation shall be paid from Measure "C" and California Local

Partnership Program grant funds.

DISCUSSED AND OPEN SESSION REPORT MADE

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

Maxwell, that the above Closed Session Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Arias

5.-D.

ID 25-1433

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Luis Rodriguez v. City of Fresno, et al; Eastern District Court Case No.

1:23-cv-01471

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-E.

ID 25-1434

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Chi Thanh Ngo v. City of Fresno, et al.; Eastern District Court Case No.

1:24-cv-00472

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-F.

ID 25-1435

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Daniel Guzman Vela v. City of Fresno, et al.; Eastern District Court Case

No. 1:24-cv-00471

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 6:40 P.M. in memory

of retired Marine Corps Sergeant and Vietnam War Veteran Charles Patrick

Seley.

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

October 30, 2025, regular meeting.