City of Fresno  
2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
Meeting Agenda - Final  
Thursday, May 1, 2025  
9:00 AM  
Regular Meeting  
Council Chambers  
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  
THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER,  
LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO,  
CALIFORNIA 93721.  
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is  
always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in the Council Chambers on the  
2nd floor of City Hall located at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721.  
To be called to speak during a meeting, please fill out a speaker card (located throughout  
the chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the chamber.  
You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for any  
additional public comment.  
Unless otherwise announced, all public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address  
Council pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City  
of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office).  
SUBMIT WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of  
Procedure, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the City  
Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item being heard. Documents / written  
comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods:  
1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through  
a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and  
will be a part of the official record.  
selecting the “eComment” link.  
b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24  
hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)].  
c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items.  
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the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule  
11(c).  
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b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number.  
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reasonable ADA accommodations are needed, including sign language interpretation,  
contact the Office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. Also contact  
the Office of the City Clerk if spoken language translation is required. Accommodation and  
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scheduled meeting.  
GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY  
DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions  
over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in  
a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires  
disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received  
$500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A  
decision-maker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received  
contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $500  
within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR  
18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made  
contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited  
from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months  
after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding.  
9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Invocation by Pastor Lu Vamlo Vang with Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
APPROVE AGENDA  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Morning Ceremonials  
Proclamation for “Michele Carmichael Day”  
Council President Karbassi  
Sponsors:  
Proclamation for “Bike Month”  
Council President Karbassi  
Sponsors:  
Proclamation for “National Tennis Month”  
Vice President Arias  
Sponsors:  
Proclamation for “National Police Week and Peace Officers  
Memorial Day”  
Councilmember Richardson and Office of Mayor & City  
Manager  
Sponsors:  
Afternoon Ceremonials  
Proclamation for “Historic Preservation Month”  
Office of Mayor & City Manager  
Sponsors:  
Proclamation of “Small Business Week”  
Councilmember Esparza  
Sponsors:  
Proclamation of “Isabella Marie Gonzales Day”  
Councilmember Esparza  
Sponsors:  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:15 A.M. #1  
HEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of the public  
street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State  
Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue (Council District 3):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the vacation of a portion of  
the public street easement on the southwest side of South  
Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
9:15 A.M. #2  
HEARING - to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex  
territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno  
Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number  
155 (Final Tract Map Number 6463) (Northeast corner of  
East McKinley Avenue and North Redhaven Drive) (Council  
District 7):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special  
Tax for Annexation No. 155; (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. 11, Annexation No. 155. (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
9:20 A.M.  
HEARING - to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex  
territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno  
Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number  
154 (Final Tract Map Number 6384) (Southeast corner of  
East McKinley Avenue and North McKelvey Avenue) (Council  
District 7):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special  
Tax for Annexation No. 154; (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. 11, Annexation No. 154. (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
9:25 A.M.  
HEARING - to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex  
territory and levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno  
Community Facilities District Number 18, Annexation Number  
003 (Final Parcel Map Number 2022-03) (Located on the  
south side of West Bullard Avenue, west of North Maroa  
Avenue) (Council District 4):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special  
Tax for Annexation No. 003; (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. 18, Annexation No. 003 (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto).  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
9:30 A.M.  
HEARING - to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex  
territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno  
Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number  
68 (Final Parcel Map Number 2019-12) (West side of North  
Harrison Avenue and West Alluvial Avenue) (Council District  
2)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special  
Tax for Annexation No. 68 (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. 68 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
9:35 A.M. (CONTINUED TO MAY 22, 2025, AT 9:35 A.M.)  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public  
hearing.  
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information  
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by  
California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of  
refinancing of the Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home  
park.  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt  
Revenue Bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an  
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $71,000,000 by the  
California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of  
financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of  
apartment complexes and mobile home parks by one or more  
California limited liability companies and certain other matters  
relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Finance Department  
Sponsors:  
9:40 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public  
hearing.  
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information  
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by  
California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of  
financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction,  
development and equipping of a 114-unit qualified residential  
rental project.  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a plan of finance of the  
California Municipal Finance Authority to issue and reissue  
revenue bonds for a qualified residential rental project for the  
benefit of Dakota Fresno LP, and certain other matters  
relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Finance Department  
Sponsors:  
9:45 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public  
hearing.  
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information  
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by  
California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of  
financing and refinancing The Terraces at San Joaquin  
Gardens.  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of the  
California Municipal Finance Authority revenue and refunding  
bonds, Series 2025 (HumanGood - California Obligated  
Group) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed  
$205,000,000 for the purpose of financing and equipping of  
the Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens and certain other  
matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Finance Department  
Sponsors:  
9:50 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public  
hearing.  
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information  
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by  
California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of  
financing and refinancing of an affordable rental housing  
facility that includes 60 apartment units.  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt  
revenue bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate  
principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 by the California  
Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and  
refinancing a project of Pleasant View 2024 Limited  
Partnership, and certain other matters relating thereto.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Finance Department  
Sponsors:  
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO MAY 22, 2025, AT 10:05 A.M.)  
Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan  
Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action  
Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice  
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft  
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation  
Plan, Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft Analysis  
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated  
Plan including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual  
Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing  
Choice; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of  
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of the  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME  
Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions  
Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with  
AIDS (HOPWA) Programs; and authorizing the City Manager  
to sign all implementing documents required by HUD (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
10:10 A.M.  
Appearance by Ashley Mireles-Guerrero regarding “Concerns  
about SEDA Approval Amid Significant Infrastructure Repair  
Needs” (District 3 Resident)  
Office of the City Clerk  
Sponsors:  
10:13 A.M.  
Appearance by Matthew Gillian regarding “Concerns about  
SEDA” (District 2 Resident)  
Office of the City Clerk  
Sponsors:  
5:30 P.M.  
Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794  
and related Environmental Finding for Environmental  
Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302,  
15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing  
projects.  
1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No.  
2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794.  
2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-  
4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing  
projects in the following instances as noted below:  
a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the  
Office zone district; and  
b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development in  
the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within  
one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and  
c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the  
NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels  
within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and  
d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential  
development in the Office zone district.  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approval of Amended Minutes for the March 13, 2025,  
Regular City Council Meeting.  
Office of the City Clerk  
Sponsors:  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 588th Amendment to the  
Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a civil  
penalty for failure to complete repairs on exterior elevated  
elements in the City Attorney’s Office Division of Code  
Enforcement (Subject to Mayor’s veto).  
City Attorney's Office  
Sponsors:  
Approve the appointment of Michelle Vang to the Housing  
Authority of the City of Fresno to a term ending April 30,  
2029.  
Office of Mayor & City Manager  
Sponsors:  
Actions pertaining to the Water Main Replacements in the  
area bound by Clinton, Teilman, University and West  
Avenues Project (Project): (Bid File 12500340) (Council  
District 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s  
determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing  
Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or  
Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines for the Project;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 53rd Amendment to the  
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating  
$698,000 for the Project; (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of  
$6,297,927.00 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of  
Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible  
bidder for the Water Main Replacements Project.  
Capital Projects Department and Department of Public  
Utilities  
Sponsors:  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 in the amount of  
$1,438,210.00, with one hundred and sixty-six additional  
working days for additional improvements per the Phase Two  
and Bulletin Two Requests for Proposal with Avison  
Construction Company, Inc. of Madera, CA for the  
Transformative Climate Communities Park at MLK Magnet  
Core Project, now known as Les Kimber Park - Project ID  
PW00857. (Bid File 12302905) (Council District 3)  
Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with BKF Engineers, a California Corporation in  
the amount of $150,138 for a total increased contract amount  
not to exceed of $1,293,263, with a $3,700 remaining  
contingency, for additional professional engineering services  
required for the design of plans and general construction  
documents for the Herndon Avenue Widening between Polk  
Avenue and Milburn Avenue Project (Council District 2).  
Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of  
Fresno, California, granting authority to the City Manager or  
designee to execute Uniform Relocation Act nonresidential  
move and reestablishment packages for owner-operated  
businesses being relocated as a result of the Blackstone  
McKinley Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and  
7)  
Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 60th Amendment to the  
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating  
$14,389,200 for right-of-way acquisition for the Blackstone  
and McKinley Grade Separation Project. (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
Approve the award of an agreement with Cen Cal Business  
Finance Group, LLC, for a period of 10 years to administer  
the City of Fresno Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program (RFP  
No. 12500029)  
Economic Development Department  
Sponsors:  
Approve the purchase of critical network security equipment  
for the City in the amount of $370,107.29 priced from a  
cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS 2021092  
Agreement (FOCUS).  
Information Services Department  
Sponsors:  
Actions pertaining to upgrade of the City of Fresno’s Radio  
Frequency Communications Systems that provide  
interoperable radio communications for the City (including  
Public Safety, FAX, etc.):  
1. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement  
to Tait North America, Inc., a Texas corporation (Tait  
Communications) to upgrade the Radio Frequency (RF)  
Communications Systems in the total amount of  
$3,893,733.48 and a contingency amount not to exceed  
$40,843.46.  
2. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement  
to Zetron, Inc. to upgrade the Radio Console Network  
providing interoperable radio communications in the total  
amount of $91,423.06 and a contingency amount not to  
exceed $10,000.  
Information Services Department  
Sponsors:  
Actions pertaining to the development of the Dakota  
Apartments, a 113-unit affordable rental housing project, to  
be located at 3787 N. Blackstone Avenue (southwest corner  
of N. Blackstone Avenue and E. Dakota Avenue) in central  
Fresno (City Council District 7):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to  
Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. None of the exceptions to  
Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines,  
Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and  
2. Approve a $3,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships  
(HOME) Program Agreement with Dakota Fresno, LP for the  
development of the Dakota Apartments of which 11 will be  
floating two- and three-bedroom HOME-assisted units.  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
Approve an increase to the Cooperative Purchase Agreement  
requirements contract with Toter, LLC., to purchase refuse,  
recycling, and green waste/organics containers as well as  
kitchen countertop organic pails in the amount of $300,000  
per year for next two (2) years with a total revised contract  
not to exceed $1,251,500 per year for the remainder of the  
contract term through May 28, 2026 (File#  
12301619/Sourcewell contract 041521-TOT). (Citywide)  
Department of Public Utilities  
Sponsors:  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Pavletic Consulting LLC., (formerly Municipal  
Financial Services, a sole proprietorship) to extend the term  
through December 31, 2027, and increase the compensation  
by $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$219,000, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or  
designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the  
Consultant Services Agreement. (Citywide)  
Department of Public Utilities  
Sponsors:  
Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of the sewer trunk  
main located at North First Street and East Olive Avenue  
(Council District 7):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to  
Class 1, Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and Section  
15301(d) (Restoration or Rehabilitation) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the  
preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City  
Manager or designee, to enter into agreements without  
advertised competitive bidding for the emergency repair of  
the sewer trunk main located at North First Street and East  
Olive Avenue. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
Department of Public Utilities  
Sponsors:  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6392,  
and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except  
for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of  
developer installed required improvements - located on the  
south side of East Florence Avenue just west of South  
Walnut Avenue. (Council District 3)  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
Actions Pertaining to the Peach Avenue Projects Between  
Florence Avenue and Jensen Avenue (Council District 5):  
1. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Measure C Cooperative  
Project Agreement with the Fresno County Transportation  
Authority for street improvements along Peach Avenue from  
Florence Avenue to Church Avenue in the amount of $51,000  
(Urban project I-2C);  
2. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Measure C Cooperative  
Project Agreement with the Fresno County Transportation  
Authority for the widening of Peach Avenue from Church  
Avenue to Jensen Avenue in the amount of $604,000 (Urban  
project I-2D).  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 404-090-48, 404-090-53, and  
404-090-54 as Annexation No. 69 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, May 22, 2025, at 9:20 am (Southwest corner of  
North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue). (Council  
District 6)  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a  
public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East  
McKenzie Street: (Council District 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff  
determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,  
Environmental Assessment Number P24-02896;  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a  
portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street,  
south of East McKenzie Street.  
Public Works Department  
Sponsors:  
RESOLUTION - To approve membership in the First Public  
Hydrogen Authority and authorizing the City Manager or their  
designee to execute a counterpart to the Joint Powers  
Authority Agreement  
Department of Transportation  
Sponsors:  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of acceptance of,  
and execution of all documents and instruments related to  
California State Senate Bills 862, 9, 102, 125, 862, for  
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, The Zero Emission  
Transit Capital Program funding allocations in the amount of  
$80,982,330 for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Purchases,  
Clean Fueling Infrastructure, and Accessible Bus Stop  
Improvements as approved by the California State  
Transportation Agency and administered by Fresno Council  
of Governments. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
Department of Transportation  
Sponsors:  
Award a Service Contract to Elite Pressure Washing  
Services, LLC., for a two-year contract, with options for three  
one-year extensions for the bus fleet interior detailing  
services at the FAX maintenance facility, in the amount of  
$267,720 for the initial two-year base term. Service costs for  
the option years will adjust in accordance with the relevant  
Producer Price Index (PPI), with a total for all five years not to  
exceed $760,128. (Bid File 12501125).  
Department of Transportation  
Sponsors:  
***RESOLUTION - In support of the Removing Nitrate and  
Arsenic in Drinking Water Act (H.R. 2656) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
Councilmember Perea  
Sponsors:  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific  
Plan  
Planning and Development Department  
Sponsors:  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A  
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -  
Government Code Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi  
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of  
Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local  
39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno  
Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic), Unit 4; 4.  
International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5  
(Fire Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027  
(ATU); 6. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,  
Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association  
(FPOA Management); 8. International Association of  
Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of  
Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10.  
City of Fresno Management Employees Association  
(CFMEA). 11. Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented  
Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and  
Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager,  
Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant  
Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel  
Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant  
Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant  
Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget  
Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief  
Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to  
Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney  
(City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney  
Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President  
Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator,  
Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach  
Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney  
II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director,  
Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of  
Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of  
Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator,  
Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to  
Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney,  
Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to  
the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire  
Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources  
Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment  
Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll  
Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal  
Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project  
Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public  
Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement  
Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior  
Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior  
Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior  
Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk  
Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney,  
Veterinarian  
Office of Mayor & City Manager  
Sponsors:  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING  
LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision  
(d)(1) Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v.  
City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
24CECG04298  
City Attorney's Office  
Sponsors:  
ADJOURNMENT  
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
May 22, 2025, 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 Number 11, Annexation Number 153 (Final Tract Map Number 6414)  
(Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes  
Avenue) (Council District 1)  
May 22, 2025, 9:15 A.M. - HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application  
No. P23-01117; Rezone Application No. P23-01117; Vesting Tentative Tract Map  
No. 6441; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03735; and related  
Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 for approximately  
3.90 acres of property located on the south side of East Belmont Avenue, between  
North Armstrong and North Temperance Avenues. (Council District 5)  
May 22, 2025, 9:20 A.M. - HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to  
Annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community  
Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 69 (Territory known as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 404-090-48, 404-090-53, and 404-090-54) (Southwest  
corner of North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 6)  
May 22, 2025, 9:35 A.M. - RESOLUTION of the city council of the city of Fresno,  
California approving the issuance of tax exempt revenue bonds pursuant to a plan  
of finance in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $57,000,000 by the  
California municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing  
the acquisition and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks  
by one or more California Limited Liability companies, and certain other matters  
relating thereto  
May 22, 2025, 10:05 A.M. - Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan  
Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis  
of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice  
May 22, 2025, 5:35 P.M. - Consideration of 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 (Council  
District 3) - Planning and Development Department.  
June 26, 2025, 9:25 A.M. - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex  
territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities  
District Number 11, Annexation Number 157 (Final Tract Map Number 6449)  
(Located on the northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue  
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES  
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M.  
• July 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter  
• October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter  
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M.  
• November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards  
2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE  
May 15, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)  
May 22, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)  
June 2, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)  
June 3, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)  
June 4, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)  
June 5, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)  
June 6, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)  
June 12, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting, Vote on Budget Motions)  
June 17, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Final Budget)  
June 19, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)  
June 26, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting, Reserved Final Vote on Budget)