2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Tyler Maxwell  
Vice President - Annalisa Perea  
Councilmembers:  
Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, June 29, 2023  
Council Chambers (In  
Person and/or Electronic)  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Council President Tyler Maxwell  
Vice President Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Invocation by Pastor Terry Townsend of Peoples Church  
Pastor Terry Townsend gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
Assistant City Clerk Parra announced the following changes to the agenda:  
Scheduled Hearing and Matters item 10:05 A.M. #2 (ID 23-1028) regarding  
the hearing to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific  
Plan – was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to July 20, 2023, at  
10:05 a.m.  
Scheduled Hearing and Matters item 10:10 A.M. (ID 23-1029) regarding  
hearing to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.  
P23-00507 – was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to July 20,  
2023, at 10:10 A.M.  
City Council item 4-A (ID 23-1059) regarding resolution naming the Fresno  
Police Department regional training center – was removed from the agenda  
by Councilmember Arias to an undetermined date.  
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to keep City Council item 4-A (ID  
23-1059) regarding resolution naming the Fresno Police Department  
regional training center on the agenda for discussion. Councilmember  
Bredefeld seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1 by the following  
vote:  
Ayes: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza  
No: 1 - Arias  
Consent Calendar item 1-E (ID 23-1045) regarding agreement with Bakman  
Water Company – there was a change requested to be read into the record –  
Paragraph 1 of the Agreement has been modified and shall read as follows:  
1. Grant Amount. City shall provide GRANTEE the amount of $2,700,000  
(“Funds”) for the services described in Exhibit A, attached hereto. The  
Funds shall be distributed to GRANTEE once the Agreement is fully  
executed. The parties acknowledge that the Funds may not suffice to cover  
the entire obligation of FCTC Senior, LP (“Developer”) for the  
Improvements. As to any shortfall GRANTEE intends to execute a separate  
agreement between GRANTEE and Developer for payment to GRANTEE,  
by Developer, of Developer’s portion of the costs of the Improvement, which  
are in excess of the Funds; in any event, City shall not be responsible for  
any shortfall.  
Paragraph 3 of the Agreement has been modified and shall read as follows:  
3. Term of Agreement and Time for Performance. This Agreement shall be  
effective from the Effective Date through August 31, 2024, subject to earlier  
termination in accordance with this Agreement (“Term”). The services as  
described in Exhibit A are to commence expeditiously. Should GRANTEE  
fail to fulfill any condition precedent necessary for disbursement of funds  
prior to August 31, 2024, then the City may terminate the Agreement so that  
any unused funds may be otherwise obligated as required by ARPA, no later  
than December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026.  
Consent Calendar item 1-I (ID 23-1056) regarding agreement with Baker  
Tilly US, LLP - was removed from the agenda by all sponsors and tabled to  
an undetermined date.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote on Consent Calendar item  
1-AA (ID 23-1042) regarding the Operation and Maintenance Cooperative  
Agreement with California High Speed Rail Authority.  
Councilmember Arias, Councilmember Esparza, and Vice President Perea  
recused themselves from Consent Calendar item 1-O (ID 23-951) regarding  
an amendment to the consultant services agreement with Wallace, Roberts,  
and Todd, LLC.  
Councilmember Chavez requested the meeting adjourn in memory of  
Manuel Vacca formal soccer with Chivas and veteran journalist.  
ITEMS MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER  
DISCUSSION:  
1-C (ID 23-1052) regarding resolution adopting the 46 Amendment to the  
AAR – was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-D (ID 231040) regarding agreement with green dot corporation to provide  
an alternative direct deposit option via a prepaid card - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-H (ID 23-988) regarding the 3rd amendment to the animal control services  
agreement between the city of Fresno and the Fresno humane Animal  
Services - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-M (ID 23-286) regarding amended and reinstated agreement for option to  
purchase 959 North Parkway Drive - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
1-T (ID 23-1003) regarding actions pertaining to lift station 15 and 16  
improvements - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-V (ID 23-1057) regarding First Amendment to the professional public  
Information Services contract for Department of Public utilities with Two Q -  
was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-X (ID 23-972) regarding award a product purchase contract to JAM  
services - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-BB (ID 23-1055) regarding approve an increase to the current Fortney  
Evidence Tow Service Contract - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, the above agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for "Brittany Jacob Day."  
ID 23-1060  
PRESENTED  
Fresno Animal Center’s “Pet of the Month” presented by Fresno Humane  
Animal Services  
ID 23-1018  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments: Announced the  
reopening of the dual left turn lanes on Nees and Audubon to relieve traffic  
congestion and acknowledged the staff for their efforts in the reopening of  
the lanes. Acknowledged the staff for the repaving of Forkner. Announced  
the Sycamore Island is open for fishing and hiking opportunities. Gave  
tribute to Manjeet Singh, an Indian-American immigrant who sacrificed his  
life to save children from a canal and who was awarded the Carnegie Medal  
posthumously. Discussed July 4, 2023, celebrations and the concerns about  
noise for veterans, seniors, and pets. The opening of cooling centers  
located at Mosqueda Center, Maxi L Park Center, Ted C. Wills Community  
Center, and the Pinedale Community Center. The cooling centers will be  
open during high temperatures from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced the July 4, 2023,  
free firework event shows at McLean stadium and Chukchansi stadium and  
addressed the safety precautions regarding fireworks and fires near open  
fields. Discussed the concerns and obstacles faced by businesses in  
downtown Fresno and Chinatown. He requested the administration look into  
the issues with street closures and the high cost of alert lights for markets  
and events and parking arrangements and the need to encourage the use of  
parking garages during downtown concerts. Acknowledged staff for their  
efforts on the $250 million awarded to the City of Fresno to redo downtown  
infrastructure.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the  
Beautify Fresno team for organizing cleanups across the city particularly the  
cleaning of the community garden by the Jackson neighborhood  
association. Requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Manuel  
Vacca, the publisher of El Sol Azteca newspaper.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Vice  
President Perea for joining and introducing the legislation at the Van Ness  
and Clinton intersection event.Congratulated Celida Garcia District Director,  
for her admission into the MPA program at Fresno State. Wished everyone  
in advance a Happy Independence Day and Fourth of July and requested  
staff to remind residents about the consequences of lighting illegal fireworks  
or allowing them on their property.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments: Attended the press  
conference to discuss potential intersection improvements at Clinton and  
Van Ness. Announced movies in the Parks event at Lions Park located at  
4650 North Marks, events starts at 8:00 P.M. featuring the 1984 version of  
Karate Kid. Announced the weekly Tower District Farmers Market.  
Announced the Rainbow Family Day at the Zoo, starting at 2:00 P.M.  
Announced on July 10, 2023, there will be a Neighborhood watch meet and  
greet at Moto Deli located at 1916 North Echo Street and upcoming movie  
night at Inspiration Park on July 13, 2023, and Lions Park on July 20, 2023.  
Appreciation extended to the City Attorney's Office and the City Clerk's  
Office for their hard work and support.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Discussed the Senior  
affordable housing at Fancher Creek. and acknowledged City Attorney's  
Office, Bakeman and Councilmember Chavez for their significant efforts in  
the project.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments:Acknowledged legal teams and  
administration for their efforts in the Senior Affordable housing at Fancher  
Creek. Announced there was a favorable verdict in the Gonzalez vs. City of  
Fresno matter.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Steve  
Diddy, Craig Jones, Tijante Tucker, Serenity Vassar, James Boyd, Syonna  
Manning, Lawrence Chisom (4-A), Pastor B.T. Lewis (4-A), Ben Hopper,  
Alan Patzkowsky, Fernando Elizando, Jose Luis Barraza (10:05#2), Jennifer  
Leandra, Shar Thompson, Ramon Perez, Jolie Clare, Lynn Owens, Jose  
Leon Barraza (10:05#2) Shawn, Lisa Flores, Linear Akines, Kiel  
Lopez-Schmidt (1-CC), Deserie Matos, Jose Solorio (4-A), and Dez Martinez  
(4-A).  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approval of minutes for June 15, 2023, Special Meeting and June 22,  
2023, Regular Meeting.  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 23-1033  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Service Agreement with The Arc Fresno/Madera  
ID 23-983  
Counties (ARC):  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that ARC is uniquely  
qualified to provide job coaching, education, and social skills  
training for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.  
2. Approve the Service Agreement with ARC for litter abatement  
services at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for a term of  
five years. Annual costs are $91,173.94, plus a three percent  
increase in successive years. Total costs during the full five-year  
term of the agreement are $484,054.85. (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-E.  
ID 23-1045  
Approve a Grant Agreement with Bakman Water Company allocating up to  
$2,700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the  
construction of water infrastructure necessary to meet safety standards and  
fire suppression requirements for the development of affordable housing at  
the Fancher Creek Town Center development.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of  
a
cooperative purchase contract to Haaker  
1.-F.  
1.-G.  
ID 23-1006  
Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of two  
Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweepers in the amount of $1,158,438 for  
Public Works Street Maintenance Division  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to temporary water service for fire suppression within  
ID 23-1046  
Fancher Creek Town Center:  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. Approve a Temporary Water Service Agreement with Bakman  
Water Company  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in the amount of  
$256,443, plus a not-to-exceed contingency amount of $10,000, to provide  
consulting services on development of an assessment along with  
1.-I.  
ID 23-1056  
-
recommendations for options - to improve the services and affordability of  
electricity in the City of Fresno; authorize the City Manager or designee to  
execute all related documents. (Citywide)  
The above item was removed from the agenda by all sponsors and tabled to  
no return date.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to the International Union of Operating Engineers,  
ID 23-1053  
1.-J.  
Stationary Engineers, Local 39 for Unit 1  
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding 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 Fifteenth Amendment to FY 2023  
Salary  
Resolution  
No.  
2022-152,  
amending  
Exhibit  
1,  
Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39), to provide a salary increase  
for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of  
Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Union of  
Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39)  
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-195 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Community Gardens:  
1.-K.  
ID 23-1004  
1. Award a two-year professional services agreement in an amount not  
to exceed $40,000 per year to Fresno Metropolitan “Metro” Ministry  
for Community Garden Liaison services at three City of Fresno  
community gardens with the option of two, one-year extensions.  
(Council Districts 3 and 5)  
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related  
documents.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve agreement with Marjaree Mason Center to operate as  
a
1.-L.  
1.-N.  
1.-O.  
ID 23-909  
homeless family emergency shelter for  
$110,167.00.  
a
total award amount of  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve agreement with Mental Health Systems to operate the Fresno  
HOME as a low-barrier emergency homeless shelter for a total amount of  
$1,449,183.89.  
ID 23-1011  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an amendment to the consultant services agreement with  
ID 23-951  
Wallace, Roberts, and Todd, LLC., for professional planning and  
environmental analysis services related to the update of the Tower District  
Specific Plan in the amount of $170,590.  
Councilmember Arias, Councilmember Esparza, and Vice President Perea  
recused themselves from the above item. The motion carried 4-0 by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld  
Recuse: 3 - Perea, Arias, Esparza  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 45th Amendment to the Annual  
1.-P.  
ID 23-986  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $132,600 in  
Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus (ESG-CV) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-197 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to supplemental Emergency Solutions Grant funding  
1.-Q.  
ID 23-987  
provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development  
Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD) to prevent,  
prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus:  
1. Approve an Amendment to the Emergency Solutions Grant  
Coronavirus Agreement with Elevate Community Services to  
increase the funding by $132,539.21 for total award of  
-
a
$385,805.42 for emergency shelter within the City of Fresno.  
2. Approve the seventh revision of the Emergency Solutions Grant -  
Coronavirus Activity Allocations to reallocate $132,539.21 to fund  
emergency shelter operations  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
BILL - (for Introduction) - Granting a non-exclusive roll-off franchise for  
1.-R.  
1.-S.  
ID 23-1000  
roll-off collection within the City of Fresno to Valley Dumpster Service LLC  
in preparation for a public hearing on the matter and final vote to approve  
the non-exclusive franchise on August 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (Citywide).  
BILL B-22 INTRODUCED AND APPROVED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the cleaning of Digester #1 and cleaning and  
ID 23-1002  
rehabilitation of Digester #12 at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater  
Reclamation Facility (Bid File 12302079) (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301(d)/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines.  
2. Award a construction contract to F.D. Thomas, of Central Point,  
Oregon, in the amount of $1,200,010.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Downtown Fresno Neighborhood Beautification  
1.-U.  
ID 23-915  
and Cleanup Project (Council Districts 1, 3, & 7):  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Fresno Arts Council  
is uniquely qualified  
2. Approve the Agreement between City of Fresno and Fresno Arts  
Council, Inc. of Fresno CA, a uniquely qualified consultant, in the  
amount of $536,222 for procurement of transportation art on behalf  
of the City of Fresno.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
with The Taylor Group Architects in the amount of $132,500, for a total  
increased contract amount of $1,107,500, with a remaining contingency of  
$70,000, for professional architectural services for the design of plans and  
general construction contract documents for the New Fire Station 12  
(Council District 1)  
1.-W.  
ID 23-967  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
1.-Y.  
ID 23-977  
Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., of Fresno, California in the  
amount of $22,748, for a total increased contract amount of $172,648, with  
a
$10,000 contingency, for professional engineering services and  
preparation of right-of-way documents for the Blackstone Avenue Smart  
Mobility Project between McKinley Avenue and Shields Avenue (Council  
District 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a construction contract in the amount of $3,260,116 to Granite  
1.-Z.  
ID 23-981  
Construction Company of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and  
responsible bidder, for the Downtown Fresno Neighborhood Beautification  
and Cleanup Project (Bid File No. 12302141) (Council Districts 1, 3, & 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance Cooperative  
1.-AA.  
ID 23-1042  
Agreement with California High Speed Rail Authority (Council Districts 1,  
2, 3, and 5):  
1. Approve the Ownership and Maintenance Cooperative Agreement  
between the California High-Speed Rail Authority and the City of  
Fresno to establish a record of final ownership and perpetual  
maintenance for the California High-Speed Rail System located  
within the City of Fresno  
2. Authorize the Public Works Director or designee to accept the lump  
sum payment of $5,000,000 for graffiti abatement costs related to  
the Operations and Maintenance Cooperative Agreement with  
California High Speed Rail (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote on the above item. The  
motion carried 6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Esparza  
No: 1 - Bredefeld  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Resolution - To conduct a traffic assessment to include options for  
ID 23-1051  
1.-CC.  
improved safety for the intersection of Van Ness and Clinton Avenues  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-198 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual  
1.-C.  
ID 23-1052  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2022-154 to increase appropriations by  
$400,000 to cover anticipated General Fund expense overages for the Fire  
Department. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
reason for the change.  
Council discussion on this item included: Why wasn't the matter addressed  
during the budget hearings, how did the department end up being $400,000  
short to close the fiscal year, how did this oversight occur despite having a  
finance department and a controller's office, are there other departments  
overspending that the City is not aware of, where is the additional $400,000  
coming from, and is the funding for the shortfall coming from the general  
fund or third-party sources.  
RESOLUTION 2023-194 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Esparza  
Approve an agreement with Green Dot Corporation to provide an  
ID 23-1040  
1.-D.  
alternative direct deposit option via a prepaid card program in lieu of a  
paper check, with no cost to the City of Fresno.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on how many employees utilize the service.  
Council discussion on this item included: how many employees utilize the  
alternative direct deposit option via the prepaid card program, when does  
the Bank of America agreement expire, is the city considering choosing  
another bank due to Bank of America's decision to no longer provide the  
services our employees need, will the RFP process for a new bank be  
completed before the expiration of the current contract, are there concerns  
about Bank of America's decision affecting employees and the city's  
relationship with them, and will the RFP process be scrutinized deeply to  
ensure fulfillment of contract requirements and address the issues faced  
with Bank of America.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approve the third amendment to the animal control services agreement  
between the City of Fresno and Fresno Humane Animal Services in the  
amount not to exceed $2,321,500 for a five-month term beginning July 1,  
2023 to November 30, 2023.  
1.-H.  
ID 23-988  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
concerns and complaints from residents regarding the management of cats.  
Council discussion on this item included: what would the extension of this  
contract do in relation to the cat issue, anticipate improving services around  
cats and spay/neutering when it is brought in-house, will bringing the  
services in-house address the challenges we currently face, how does the  
city plan to address the concerns and complaints from residents regarding  
the management of cats and dogs, how is the city going to manage the large  
number of cats and dogs when there are limited resources, how will the city  
address the increased number of complaints and ensure that the animal  
center operates at a higher level, and how does the city plan to handle the  
expectations and responsibilities placed on us by the community in  
managing the animal center.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to an Amended and Restated Agreement for Option to  
Purchase 959 N. Parkway Drive (District 3):  
1.-M.  
ID 23-286  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing  
benefit to the public to allow a purchase option on subject property  
for more than five years without a request for proposal process,  
allow close of escrow on the subject property to extend beyond 12  
months of council approval, and allow the removal of a reverter  
clause; and finding substantial community benefits to justify a sales  
price less than fair market value pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code  
section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property commonly  
known as 959 N. Parkway Drive, Fresno, CA (APN 449-324-11)  
(Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2. Approve the Amended and Restated Agreement for Option to  
Purchase 959 N. Parkway Drive between the City of Fresno and  
Fresno Housing Authority in the amount of $1,000  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to explain for  
the record what this item project does.  
Council discussion on this item included: calcification on if the city is  
opening up a new shelter and if there is available beds,if the project is being  
operated currently as a shelter, is it fully occupied, does this item clean up a  
mistake by the assessor's office regarding the purchase price, has the  
property already been acquired and is it operational and is it pretty full.  
RESOLUTION 2023-196 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, 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, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to Lift Station 15 and 16 Improvements (Bid File  
12301689) (Council Districts 2 and 4):  
1.-T.  
ID 23-1003  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1,  
Section  
15301(b)(d)  
(Existing  
Facilities)  
of  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.  
2. Award a construction contract to HPS Mechanical, Inc., in the  
amount of $698,106.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss of  
the city is going to replace the lift station in City Hall or is there a specific  
status regarding that lift station.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approve a First Amendment to the professional public information services  
contract for the Department of Public Utilities with Two Q, Inc. dba JP  
Marketing to extend the agreement through June 30, 2024, and increase  
the contract amount by $808,698 to fund continuity of services, for a  
revised total contract amount of $2,993,673.  
1.-V.  
ID 23-1057  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
contract regarding the Prop 218 process.  
Council discussion on this item included: When does the city anticipate  
bringing Prop 218 to the council, is the city going to launch a marketing  
campaign targeted at the legislative body to convince them to support Prop  
218, does the city need a marketing firm since we have an in-house  
Communications team, can the city manage to send a mailing list in-house,  
what are the other tasks the marketing firm will be responsible for, apart  
from Prop 218; if there will be any billboards paid for by the marketing firm  
convincing the Council on Prop 218 before the Council knows what it  
encompasses, and when will the Prop 218 item come before Council.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea and Karbassi  
No: 2 - Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Award a product purchase contract in the amount of $708,732.52 to JAM  
ID 23-972  
1.-X.  
Services, Inc. of Livermore, California for the streetlight materials required  
for the Chinatown Project 1 & 6 Streetlights - Bid File No. 12302405  
(Council District 3)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
what the item does.  
Council discussion on this item included: if the street lights engineered to  
accommodate overhead string lighting, if the poles are structurally capable  
of handling overhead string lighting, and will the poles be able to handle  
overhead string lighting in the future if the council decides to implement it.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Approve an increase to the current Fortney Towing Evidence Tow Service  
ID 23-1055  
1.-BB.  
Contract, Bid File No. 9515, in an amount not to exceed $501,600 to cover  
the expenses incurred and projected through FY 2024 and to execute the  
first one-year extension through September 30, 2024.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
reasons for storing evidence in vehicles.  
Council discussion on this item included: the need to spend more money on  
storing evidence in vehicles, why the need to hold onto the vehicles used as  
evidence, what are the reasons for the backlog of vehicles, particularly  
those associated with murder investigations, what is the process for  
disposing of vehicles once we get the green light, where is the additional  
money coming from to cover the expenses, is the money coming from the  
police budget, does the additional request cover the full increase or just a  
portion, does the requested amount cover a year and a half of storage fees,  
will there be a need to address additional increases in the next budget  
cycle, and is there any opposition to the item.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M. #1  
Appearance by Maria Alvarez Garcia to discuss dog abuse accountability.  
(Resident of District 2)  
ID 23-1032  
Maria Alvarez Garcia addressed the Council regarding dog abuse  
accountability.  
10:00 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 144 (Final Tract Map Number 6276)  
(located on the northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North  
Grantland Avenue) (Council District 1)  
ID 23-1058  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District  
No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No.  
144 (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 2022-2023 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.  
144 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 10:55 A.M. Upon call, there was  
no Council discussion, no staff presentation, and no public comment. The  
public comment period closed at 10:56 A.M.  
RESOLUTION 2023-199 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-200 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-201 ADOPTED  
BILL B-23 INTRODUCED/ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2023-022  
On motion of Vice President Perea, 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, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:05 A.M. #1  
HEARING to consider the proposed Annual Assessment for the City of  
Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Citywide)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Confirming the diagram and assessment and levy of  
annual assessment, 2023-2024, for Landscaping and Lighting District No.  
1 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ID 23-1005  
The above hearing was called to order at 10:58 A.M. Upon call, there was  
no Council discussion, no staff presentation, and no public comment. The  
public comment period closed at 10:58 A.M.  
RESOLUTION 2023-202 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, 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, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:05 A.M. #2  
Hearing - To consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific  
Plan and related Environmental Assessment, State Clearinghouse (SCH  
No. 2023020138), and related actions:  
ID 23-1028  
1. ADOPT the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration,  
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00400 dated February 1, 2023  
(Exhibit I), prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162  
and 15070 et. Seq. and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting  
Program prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097.  
2. APPROVE Plan Amendment Application P22-00400 which  
proposes to:  
a. RESOLUTION - Approving repeal of the Roosevelt  
Community Plan, pertaining to approximately 15,721 acres  
(Exhibit N)  
b. BILL - Approving the repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific  
Plan, pertaining to approximately 563 acres (Exhibit O)  
c. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Central Southeast  
Area Specific Plan and accompanying Planned Land Use  
Ma (Exhibit P)  
d. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Planned Land  
Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to  
incorporate the land use changes proposed in the Central  
Southeast Area Specific Plan (Exhibit Q)  
e. BILL - Approving the rezone of approximately 136 acres of  
property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan  
area to be consistent with the planned land uses proposed in  
the Plan (Exhibit R)  
3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning Department Director or  
her designee to correct any typographical errors and update the  
text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Central  
Southeast Area Specific Plan, the Fresno General Plan, and the  
Development Code to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to  
the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency  
(Exhibit S).  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to July 20,  
2023, at 10:05 A.M.  
TABLED  
10:10 A.M.  
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.  
P22-00507, Development Permit Application No. P22-00505, and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00507/P22-00505 pertaining to ±1.23  
acres of property located on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue  
between West Fir Avenue and West Beechwood Avenues. (Council  
District 2) - Planning & Development Department.  
ID 23-1029  
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for  
Environmental  
Assessment  
No.  
P22-00505/P22-00507,  
dated  
December 9, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P22-  
00507, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan  
to change the planned land use designation for the subject property  
from Residential - Medium Density (±1.23 acres) to Commercial -  
General (±1.23 acres); and,  
3. BILL  
-
(For introduction and adoption)  
-
Approving Rezone  
Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization to amend the  
Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject  
property from the RS-5 (Residential Single Family, Medium  
Density) (±1.23 acres) zone district to the CG (Commercial -  
General) (±1.23 acres) zone district in accordance with the Plan  
Amendment Application; and,  
4. APPROVE  
-
Development Permit Application No. P22-00505,  
requesting authorization to construct an 11,664-square-foot medical  
clinic and associated parking, circulation, and infrastructure  
improvements on the approximately 1.23-acre site, subject to  
compliance with Conditions of Approval dated March 1, 2023.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to July 20,  
2023, at 10:10 A.M.  
TABLED  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Resolution - Naming the Fresno Police Department Regional Training  
Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center”  
4.-A.  
ID 23-1059  
Council President Maxwell and Councilmember Bredefeld introduced the  
item to Council. Upon call, the following members of the public address  
Council: Jose Solorio and Dominic Holland.  
Councilmember Arias spoke in opposition on the matter.  
RESOLUTION 2023-193 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by  
Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld  
No: 1 - Arias  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be  
discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 11:52 A.M.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO  
5.-A.  
ID 23-1062  
LITIGATION:  
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): PW Fund B, LP, et al. v. City of  
Fresno  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
Adjourned from closed session at 12:30 P.M. in memory of Manuel Vacca.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
July 20, 2023, regular meeting.