2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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City of Fresno

Meeting Minutes

City Council

Council President - Nelson Esparza

Vice President - Tyler Maxwell

Councilmembers:

Annalisa Perea, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias,

Brandon Vang,

Nick Richardson

City Manager - Georgeanne A. White

City Attorney - Andrew Janz

Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller

9:00 AM

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Council Chambers

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

date and time above written.

9:10 A.M. ROLL CALL

Pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953,

Councilmember Richardson attended the meeting remotely, via the Zoom

platform. During roll call he announced his military assignment prevented

him from attending in person. Due to the Councilmember’s remote

attendance under these provisions, members of the public were also

afforded the opportunity to participate remotely. All votes were made by roll

call.

Present: 7 -

Council President Nelson Esparza

Vice President Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Annalisa Perea

Councilmember Mike Karbassi

Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Brandon Vang

Councilmember Nick Richardson

Invocation by Pastor Ron Herms from Butler Church

Pastor Ron Herms gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Perea led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES

Today’s meeting will be adjourned in memory of Ronnie Jungk and Vernon

Schmidt.

2-I (ID 24-415) regarding acknowledging the receipt of a report prepared by

the Fresno Fire Department related to the inspection of certain

state-mandated occupancies – the 1st sentence of the resolution states:

“WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 was added in

2018, and became effective on January 1, 2029; and”. However, it should be

corrected to read: “WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section

13146.4 was added in 2018, and became effective on January 1, 2019; and”.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

2-M (ID 26-226) regarding the Stantec Consulting Services Inc., a

corporation based in Albany, New York, to provide professional consulting

services for a historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown – was tabled to May 7,

2026, by Councilmember Arias.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-G (ID 26-437) regarding the North Granville Avenue Safety Improvements

Project - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Richardson.

2-J (ID 26-503) regarding the first amendment to the lease agreement

between the City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community

Services (PARCS) Department and Ebit Golf, Inc. – was moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias and Councilmember Karbassi.

On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Arias, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation of “National Crime Victims' Rights Week”

ID 26-167

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “National Apprenticeship Week 2026/PACT”

Proclamations for “Arbor Day” and “Tree Fresno & Arbor Day”

Proclamation “Honoring Financial Literacy Month”

ID 26-406

PRESENTED

ID 26-408

PRESENTED

ID 26-360

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Thanked the National

Hispanic Construction Alliance for inviting her to speak on the City of

Fresno’s affordable housing efforts. Recognized and commended the

District 1 team for their extensive community engagement over the past

several weeks, noting their participation in the latest Beautify Fresno event

in the Tower District, attendance at the Khmer New Year celebration, and

presentation of proclamations at the ordination and consecration of the

Reverend Dr. Gregory W. Kimura as the sixth bishop of the Episcopal

Diocese of San Joaquin. Reported that members of the District 1 team

participated in the Fresno Fire Chief's Cornhole Tournament. Announced

the District 1 second free drive thru microchipping and vaccination event for

canines at Roeding Park and directed the public to contact her office or

follow district social media accounts for additional details. Thanked the

Animal Center for its partnership. Announced an upcoming crosswalk

painting project in the Van Ness Village area of the Tower District, and

invited volunteers to participate. Recognized Laura Garcia of PG&E for her

assistance in restoring a streetlight outage in the district.

Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Noted that it had been a

busy period and acknowledged that the meeting was adjourned in memory

of Ronnie Jungk and Vernon Schmidt, a 100 year old World War II veteran.

Reported that the first High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal on

the west side, also the first in Fresno County, was unveiled near

Herndon-Barstow Elementary School. Commended Supervisor Brian

Pacheco and City and County staff for their collaboration on the project.

Announced a neighborhood meeting was held with residents of Fig Garden

Loop Park to discuss code and public safety concerns and encouraged

residents to request similar meetings when needed. Reported joining the

Mayor in presenting a $50,000 check to the Resiliency Center, an

organization supporting children and families affected by trauma. Noted the

importance of addressing the long term impacts of crime on victims.

Reported participating in Arbor Day activities with the Mayor, planting trees

as part of community beautification efforts. Highlighted the Crime Victims

Honor Walk, recognizing Councilmember Maxwell’s leadership and

emphasizing the importance of centering victims in public safety

discussions. Reported the Governor visited the Central Valley the previous

day and announced the initiation of the process to designate three new state

parks before leaving office, including one along the San Joaquin River at

the Fresno–Madera county line. Noted that the site has long been a priority

and that state park status would provide ranger coverage, maintenance

funding, and improved public access. Reflected on the value of the river as

a nearby natural escape for residents, seniors, and children living in urban

environments. Acknowledged the decades of work that led to this milestone

and expressed appreciation to the Governor and the First Partner for

prioritizing additional resources for the Valley.

Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Greeted students from Big

Picture High School who were attending the meeting and welcomed them to

City Hall and acknowledged their upcoming tour. Announced the Tower

Porchfest event, recognized City staff, the police department, and event

organizers for their preparation. Reported that thousands of attendees were

expected and that more than 120 artists and bands would perform

throughout the neighborhood. Addressed ongoing Downtown construction,

noting the recent closure of Fresno Street and the multiple years of

infrastructure work in the area. Reported that the underpasses at Ventura

and Tulare were open, with a third underpass at Fresno Street underway.

Acknowledged the inconveniences to residents and businesses but

emphasized the necessity of the improvements. Urged the public to slow

down in construction zones to protect workers. Thanked City crews for their

response during the recent storm, noting that only a small number of streets

experienced flooding and that affected areas were cleared quickly.

Expressed appreciation for staff who worked additional hours to reduce

disruptions for residents. Reminded the public about the State of Downtown

event occurring, and invited attendees to join.

Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Reported touring the Fresno

Police Dispatch Center and noted that operators would soon receive a new

911 call facility. Delivered Girl Scout cookies to Fire Stations 8 and 15

during the recent rain and expressed appreciation to the Girl Scouts for

providing them. Announced he participated in the annual Sanger West

Senior Exit Interviews, describing it as a productive conversation between

students, staff, and community members. Shared that each senior

completes research as part of the interview process and expressed

optimism about their future contributions. Reported attending two

Cambodian (Khmer) New Year celebrations at different temples over the

past weekend and commented on both the food and festivities. Announced

that his final Town Hall meeting would be held at Calwa Elementary School,

and encouraged community participation.

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Announced

participating in the meeting remotely and thanked those who supported the

passage of SB 707, noting that the legislation allows members of the

National Guard and Reserve to continue participating in civic duties while

on assignment. Thanked his staff for their work during his absence.

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments. Reported visiting

Wawona Elementary School for a Councilmember Book Club event,

thanking the principal and staff for hosting. Noted the new initiative

stemmed from a December book drive that collected approximately 1,500

books, which were being distributed to first grade students throughout

District 4. Stated about 100 students participated and each received three

books and various school supplies. Thanked the principal of Norseman

Elementary for partnering in a recent community meeting with neighborhood

families to discuss the lack of green space and potential solutions.

Recognized Stefani Booroojian and Garden of the Sun, a District 4 nonprofit

operated by master gardeners. Reported the group meets regularly, offers

public classes, and sells propagated plants. Thanked them for partnering on

Earth Day and assisting in planting Fresno chili peppers. Announced the

District’s annual Spring Fest event would be held on Saturday at Einstein

Park, noting more than 50 vendors from clubs, camps, and after school

programs would be present. Stated the event is free and designed to

connect families with programs and activities for children. Reported the

event would include games, raffle prizes, face painting, and Fresno Street

Eats, and encouraged families to attend.

Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Congratulated Fresno

City College on receiving its official Black Serving Institution Designation,

noting it as a significant milestone reflecting the college’s commitment to

expanding opportunity and supporting Black student achievement. Reported

attending the celebration on campus alongside faculty and students and

expressed pride in representing the college at City Hall and serving as part

of its workforce. Thanked volunteers citywide for participating in the Great

American Cleanup, noting that the District 7 team worked in the Hidalgo

neighborhood. Recognized the many volunteers who assist in Beautify

Fresno events, including those who help clean areas outside their own

neighborhoods, and expressed appreciation to all volunteers, organizers,

partners, and residents who contributed to the effort. Wished the Mayor well

at the State of Downtown event.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Thanked the Council and expressed

appreciation to all who participated in the Beautify Fresno “Great American

Cleanup” event. Reported 25 cleanup locations were staffed by 1,820

volunteers who removed 19,110 pounds of trash, cleaned streets and

alleyways, and planted trees. Added that 200 Sunnyside High School

students cleaned the surrounding neighborhood the day prior and would be

planting trees at Courthouse Park. Recognized the continued efforts of

Fresno’s Leading Young Professionals, who were scheduled to remove

graffiti near Cedar and Dakota, and thanked staff, particularly Mark

Standriff, for overseeing Beautify Fresno with limited resources. Reported

attending several ribbon cutting events during the week, including the grand

opening of Los Amigos in Airport Terminal B, the opening of a Burlington

store in River Park, and the opening of Christian’s Mattress's second Fresno

location at Blackstone and Herndon. Announced he would deliver the State

of Downtown, noting he intended to keep his remarks brief to allow time for

guest panelist Richard Florida, widely regarded as a leading urbanist.

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.

ID 26-444

11, Annexation No. 160 (Final Tract Map No. 6475) (Located on the

northwest corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley 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. 160; (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and

Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.

160. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 10:23 A.M. and there was no

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

Council. Public comment closed at 10:24 A.M.

There was no Council Discussion.

RESOLUTION 2026-55 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-56 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-57 ADOPTED

BILL B-10 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-11 ADOPTED

On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by

Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

9:15 A.M.

HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex territory and levy a

Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11,

Annexation No. 161 (Final Tract Map No. 6376) (located on the west side

of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Ave.): (Council District 5)

ID 26-445

1. ***RESOLUTION

to Annex Territory to Community Facilities

District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for

Annexation No. 161; (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and

Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.

161. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 10:25 A.M. and there was no

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

Council. Public comment closed at 10:25 A.M.

There was no Council Discussion.

RESOLUTION 2026-58 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-59 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-60 ADOPTED

BILL B-11 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-12 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

9:20 A.M.

HEARING to Consider Street Name Change Application No. P26-00936

changing the name of Cesar Chavez Boulevard to the original street names

of California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road (Council

Districts 3, 5 and 7)

ID 26-396

1. CONSIDER and ADOPT the determination of Categorical

Exemption Section 15301/Class 1, Section 15302/Class 2 under

Environmental Assessment No. P26-00936.1 or the Finding of No

Possibility of Significant Effect under Section 15061(b)(3) as

prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P26-00936 dated

April 15, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION - To approve Street Name Change Application No.

P26-00936 in accordance with Article 62, Chapter 15 of the Fresno

Municipal Code.

The above item was called to order at 10:28 A.M. and was presented to

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

the public addressed Council: Hester Hensley, Brunet, Manuel Sylvia,

Clarence Tilmon, Aletha Lang, Valerie F. Davis, Jackie Grazer, Nick

Kazarian,Sarah Pilibos, Fannie Beard, Diane Glenn, Karen Musson, Venice

Curry, Jose Luis Barazza, Nikki Real, and Lisa Flores. Public comment

closed at 11:00 A.M.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2026-61 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

9:25 A.M.

HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a

special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18,

Annexation No. 006 (Final Tract Map No. 6376) (Located on the west side

of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Avenue): (Council District

ID 26-436

1. ***RESOLUTION

to Annex Territory to Community Facilities

District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for

Annexation No. 006 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject

to Mayor’s Veto)

3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results and Directing the

Recording of a Special Tax Lien (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for

the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and

Relating to Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No.

006 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 10:26 A.M. and there was no

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

Council. Public comment closed at 10:27 A.M.

There was no Council Discussion.

RESOLUTION 2026-62 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-63 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-64 ADOPTED

BILL B-12 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-13 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

9:30 A.M.

HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a

Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18,

Annexation No. 007 (Final Tract Map No. 6475) (Located on the northwest

corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley Avenue): (Council

District 7)

ID 26-435

1. ***RESOLUTION

to Annex Territory to Community Facilities

District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for

Annexation No. 007 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject

to Mayor’s Veto)

3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results and Directing the

Recording of a Special Tax Lien (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for

the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and

Relating to Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No.

007 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 10:27 A.M. and there was no

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

Council. Public comment closed at 10:28 A.M.

There was no Council Discussion.

RESOLUTION 2026-65 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-66 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-67 ADOPTED

BILL B-13 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-14 ADOPTED

On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by

Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

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: Ashley Owens.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by

Councilmember Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

Approval of the Minutes for April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 26-504

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to the First Amendment to the Consultant

ID 26-405

Services Agreement with Deol Data Corporation (Council District

4).

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class

(Existing Facilities), under of the California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines

2. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services

Agreement for an additional $817,000 with Deol Data Corporation,

for additional work needed to integrate, activate and commission

the security system designed as part of the infrastructure

modernization efforts at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport

(FAT). The total contract value is not to exceed $1,651,400. (Council

District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility

2.-C.

ID 26-393

Improvement Project (Bid File 12601278) (Council District 4):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class

(Existing Facilities) and Section 15302/Class

(Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. WC00022

-GNL;

2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $5,213,388.00 to

Floyd Johnston Construction Co., Inc., of Clovis, California, as the

lowest responsive and responsible bidder;

3. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services

Agreement with Provost

Pritchard Engineering Group, dba

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Fresno, California, to

increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $71,000.00,

for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $481,512.00 paid

on a time and materials basis, for engineering services during

construction.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to the Requirements Contract to furnish and

install Polyethylene Water Service Replacements with West Valley

Construction Company, Inc., to increase the total annual contract by an

amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, paid on a time and materials basis

for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $2,853,770.00

(Bid File 12300617). (Citywide and County)

2.-D.

ID 26-418

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Fiber Optic Connection from the Fresno-Clovis

2.-E.

ID 26-420

Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to the City Hall Data Center

Project (Bid File No. 12601236) (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class

and Section 15303/Class

of the California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines

2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $718,681.00 to

DCL Technology, Incorporated of Fresno, California, as the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Grantland Water Main Extension between Shaw &

Gettysburg Project (Bid File 12600527) (Council District 1 and County):

1. Adopt finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public

2.-F.

ID 26-424

Resources Code Section 21080.21 of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines;

2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,159,574.00 to

Cal Valley Construction Inc., as the lowest responsive and

responsible bidder.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the First Street between Shields and Princeton Water

2.-H.

ID 26-438

Main Replacement Project (Bid File 12601230) (Council District 4 & 7):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class

(Existing

Facilities)

and

15302/Class

(Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines;

2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,193,060.00 to

Walsh Montgomery Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsive and

responsible bidder.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Acknowledging the receipt of a report prepared by the

Fresno Fire Department related to the inspection of certain

2.-I.

ID 26-415

state-mandated occupancies in the City of Fresno as required per

California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3

RESOLUTION 2026-68 ADOPTED

During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced the 1st

sentence of the resolution states: “WHEREAS, California Health & Safety

Code Section 13146.4 was added in 2018, and became effective on January

1, 2029; and” However, it should be corrected to read: “WHEREAS,

California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 was added in 2018, and

became effective on January 1, 2019; and”

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fourth Amendment to the Position

ID 26-462

2.-K.

Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2025-178, adding ten (10) Permanent,

Full-Time Positions in the Airports Department; adding four (4) Permanent,

Full-Time Positions in the Department of Public Utilities Water Division;

and adding two (2) Permanent, Full-Time Positions and ten (10) Unfunded

full-time Positions in the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area

Express (FAX), effective May 4, 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2026-69 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-L.

ID 26-169

Actions pertaining to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention

round 6 (HHAP-6) program:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing acceptance of funding from the State

of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s

(BCSH) Department of Housing and Community Development

(HCD) as a regional applicant for the sixth round of Homeless

Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) and

authorizing the City Manager to sign all required implementing

documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 42nd amendment to the Annual

Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179, appropriating

$9,756,900.00 from the sixth round of Homeless Housing,

Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program to support interim

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

Veto).

RESOLUTION 2026-70 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2026-71 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Stantec Consulting Services Inc., a corporation based

ID 26-225

2.-M.

in Albany, New York, to provide professional consulting services for a

historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown:

1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Stantec Consulting

Services Inc. is Uniquely Qualified;

2. Approve a Consultant Service Agreement between the City of

Fresno and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in an amount not to

exceed $144,580 to provide professional consultant services for a

historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown through July 31, 2028; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement on

behalf of the City.

During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item

was tabled to May 7, 2026.

TABLED

***RESOLUTION - Making a Technical Amendment to Revised Program

ID 26-441

2.-N.

Guidelines 02 of the Local Housing Trust Fund to clarify that Multifamily

New Construction remains an eligible activity (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2026-72 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and

ID 26-453

2.-O.

2.-P.

2.-Q.

2.-R.

Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the construction of Sustainable

Transportation Infrastructure amenities for The Roos @ Fulton Forum

located at 1302 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and

ID 26-454

Self-Help Enterprises for the construction of Sustainable Transportation

Infrastructure amenities for West Creek Village located at 571 East Jensen

Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706 (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno,

ID 26-455

Laing Companies, LLC, and Community HousingWorks for the

construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for 3374

East Shields, Fresno, CA 93726 (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

ID 26-213

Akel Engineering Group, Inc., for On-Call Water Distribution System

Hydraulic Modeling Services to increase the contract amount by

$60,000.00 for

(Citywide)

revised not-to-exceed

amount

$180,000.00.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

2.-S.

ID 26-214

Akel Engineering Group, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, to extend

the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2026, and increase the

contract amount by $100,000.00 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of

$837,492.00, including a $14,000.00 contingency. (Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Approving Reimbursement of Eligible Construction Costs

in an Amount Which Exceeds the Engineer’s Estimate by More Than Ten

Percent, for a Total Reimbursement Amount of $1,165,392.08 for the

Construction of Improvements Related to the Fresno Unified School District

Alternative Educational Campus and Administrative Building (Council

District 5)

2.-T.

ID 26-403

RESOLUTION 2026-73 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of the sewer trunk main located

2.-U.

ID 26-457

at East Jensen Avenue and South East Avenue (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1,

Section 15301(b) and Section 15301(d) and Statutory Exemption

15269(b) and 15282(k) of the California Environmental Quality Act

Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION

Declaring an urgent necessity for the

preservation of life, health, and 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 East Jensen Avenue and South East Street.

(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2026-74 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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

2.-V.

ID 26-426

Parcel No. 427-171-25 as Annexation No. 74 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 21, 2026, at 9:10

am (east side of North Blackstone Avenue and East Rialto Avenue)

(Council District 4).

RESOLUTION 2026-75 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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

2.-W.

ID 26-429

Parcel No. 479-050-20 as Annexation No. 73 to the City of Fresno

Community Facilities District Number 9 and to authorize the Levy of

Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, May 21, 2026,

at 9:15 am (southwest corner of South MLK Jr Boulevard and East Church

Avenue) (Council District 3).

RESOLUTION 2026-76 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a sewer

2.-X.

ID 26-434

easement on the south side of East Shaw Avenue, west of North Cedar

Avenue (Council District 4):

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

pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number

P25-00444;

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

sewer easement on the south side of East Shaw Avenue, west of

North Cedar Avenue.

RESOLUTION 2026-77 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6376, accepting

2.-Y.

ID 26-443

dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered

subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -

located on the southwest corner of Armstrong Avenue and California

Avenue (Council District 5).

RESOLUTION 2026-78 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 48th Amendment to the Annual

2.-Z.

ID 26-470

Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $3,711,500 for

operating programs and previously approved capital improvement projects

in the Public Works Department (Citywide) (Requires Five Affirmative

Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2026-79 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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

2.-AA.

ID 26-414

amount of $1,418,716 to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for

Operating Support, and acceptance and execution of grant award

documents if awarded, and execution of related certifications and

assurances and authorized agent forms (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2026-80 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the North Granville Avenue Safety Improvements

Project (Bid File No. 12601290): (Council District 6)

2.-G.

ID 26-437

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections

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

Guidelines;

2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $479,190.00 to

Avison Construction, Incorporated, of Madera, California and

authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the

Construction Contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the project.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

2.-J.

ID 26-503

Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of

Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services

(PARCS) Department and Ebit Golf, Inc., to clarify the collection of certain

fees, clarify processes and assignment of maintenance responsibilities

related to the operation of the Riverside Municipal Golf Course, and

authorize the Director of PARCs to execute the this First Amendment on

behalf of the City

Councilmembers Arias and Councilmember Karbassi moved the above item

to Contested Consent to discuss the agreement and project.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

Councilmember Karbassi motioned for approval of the first amendment to

the lease agreement with the following conditions. 1. Before the

presentation of next fiscal year’s budget, staff will have met with the current

operator and present to this council options for capital improvement projects

including an enhanced driving range. 2. Staff will work with the office of

Councilmember Karbassi’s office to explore options for supporting First Tee

and their facilities on site.

On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and

Richardson

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - Vision Zero Action Plan Presentation

3.-A.

ID 26-442

The above item was presented to Council by Chief Engineering Technician

Aguilar.

Council discussion was held.

PRESENTED

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

unscheduled communication: Tammy Slaughter.

4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION

During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that

would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 2:23 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 26-505

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code

Section 54957.6

City Negotiators: Sumeet Malhi

Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers,

Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees

Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic),

Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire

Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International

Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police

Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of

Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno

Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno

Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee

Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented

Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager,

Airports Public Safety Assistant Manager, Assistant City Attorney,

Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant

Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities,

Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant

Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst,

Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer,

Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to

the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), City

Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President

Esparza), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer),

Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller,

Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II, Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy

City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development,

Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of

Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic

Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director,

Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City

Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to

the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources

Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer,

Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief,

Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor

Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs

Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement

Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst,

Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior

Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human

Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Special Assistant City

Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-B.

ID 26-513

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

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

Case Name: City of Fresno v. Brawley 7 LLC, Matthew Dolph, Robert

Manos

(4381 N. Brawley Ave #106; Code Enforcement Case

Number E25-14375)

The above item was discussed in closed session, and continued to May 7,

2026. There were no open session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

ID 26-523

5.-C.

Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)

1 potential case

The above item was discussed in closed session, and continued to May 7,

2026. There were no open session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-D.

ID 26-512

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:

24CECG01199

The above item was discussed in closed session, and continued to May 7,

2026. There were no open session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-E.

ID 26-451

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

HAVEN #20, LLC v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:

22CECG00238

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION

ID 26-515

5.-F.

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)

1 potential case

NOT DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT

The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 3:57P.M. in memory

of Ronnie Jungk, and Vernon Schmidt.