2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Annalisa Perea  
Vice President - Mike Karbassi  
Councilmembers:  
Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, District 5 - Vacant,  
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, January 9, 2025  
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  
Present: 6 -  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Council President Mike Karbassi  
Vice President Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Council District 5 is vacant pending a March 18, 2025, special election.  
Invocation by Bhai Sarbjiet Singh with the Sikh Institute Fresno  
Bhai Sarbjiet Singh gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
County Board Supervisor Garry Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
CITY CLERK STERMER ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO  
THE AGENDA:  
2-B (ID 25-12) regarding adoption of the 585th Amendment to the Master  
Fee Schedule the Airports Public Safety Officer fee should reflect $57.73  
instead of $56.54 and the Public Safety Vehicle and Officer fee should  
reflect $61.73 instead of $60.54 per the Fresno Airport Safety Officer  
Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) MOU increase adopted by Council on  
11/7/2024 (ID 24-1524).  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
2-S (ID 25-26) approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6410 – was removed  
and continued to the January 30, 2025, by staff.  
5-B (ID 25-11) anticipated litigation regarding Josie Rodriguez v. City of  
Fresno, Risk File No. RM2022043424 (Police Department) – was removed  
and continued to the January 30, 2025, by staff.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-B (ID 25-12) regarding adoption of the 585th Amendment to the Master  
Fee Schedule – was moved to the contested consent by Councilmembers  
Arias and Maxwell.  
2-D (ID 25-18) pertaining to the Garage 9 Renovation Project (Bid File No.  
12500982) (City Council District 3) - was moved to contested consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
2-H (ID 25-16) adopting the 30th amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $1,136,000 to the FY 2025 Fire  
Department budget – was moved to contested consent by Vice President  
Karbassi.  
2-N (ID 25-19) regarding approval of a consultant services agreement with  
Beacon Integrated Professional Resources Incorporated, dba Hamner  
Jewell & Associates - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember  
Arias.  
2-P (ID 25-5) regarding the first amendment to consultant services  
agreement with Southwest Strategies LLC., to extend the agreement to  
December 31, 2026 - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember  
Arias.  
CITY ATTORNEY JANZ ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING CHANGE TO  
THE AGENDA:  
2-G (ID 25-56) adopting the 32nd amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $484,600 for the Tobacco  
State Grant in Fiscal Year 2025 - the Police Department was added as a  
co-sponsor.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
COMMENTS BY DEPARTING FORMER COUNCILMEMBERS  
Former District 5 Councilmember, Luis Chavez  
Former District 5 Councilmember Chavez addressed the Council with  
departing remarks.  
Former District 6 Councilmember, Garry Bredefeld  
Former District 6 Councilmember Bredefeld addressed the Council with  
departing remarks.  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Installation and Administration of Oaths of Office for Mayor-Elect and  
Councilmembers-Elect with Statements by those Newly Sworn  
Mayor Jerry Dyer  
ID 25-52  
Oath Administered by Diane Dyer, Jeremy Dyer and Janelle Hastings  
OATH ADMINISTERED  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi - District 2  
Oath Administered by Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto  
ID 25-49  
OATH ADMINISTERED  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell - District 4  
Oath Administered by Fernanda Santiago  
ID 25-50  
OATH ADMINISTERED  
Councilmember Nick Richardson - District 6  
Oath Administered by Thomas L. Richardson  
ID 25-51  
OATH ADMINISTERED  
Election of Council President and Vice President  
ID 25-53  
VICE PRESIDENT KARBASSI ELECTED AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT  
COUNCILMEMBER ARIAS ELECTED AS VICE PRESIDENT  
On motion of Council President Perea to appoint Vice President  
Karbassi as Council President, and Councilmember Arias as Vice  
President, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above  
Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the Successor Agency to the  
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno  
ID 25-65  
MEMBER ARIAS WAS RE-ELECTED CHAIR  
MEMBER ESPARZA WAS ELECTED VICE CHAIR  
On motion of Council President Karbassi to appoint Vice President  
Arias as Chair, and Councilmember Esparza as Vice Chair to the  
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of  
Fresno, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action  
Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Closing Invocation by Rod Lowery, CEO of the Resiliency Center of Fresno  
CLOSING INVOCATION NOT GIVEN  
1:00 P.M. MEETING TO RESUME IN CHAMBERS  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS (CONTINUED)  
Proclamation for “Manchester Gate Elementary and the Fresno Unified  
Cross-Country Program Day”  
ID 25-34  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Vice President Arias Reports and Comments: Welcomed Councilmember  
Richardson as the new District 6 Councilmember. Discussed the successful  
operation of the downtown ice rink. Acknowledged Public Works  
Department for activating the traffic signal at the Clinton and Valentine.  
Reported ongoing construction of several parks funded by Measure “P”, and  
current road reconstruction on Jensen Avenue. Requested a moment of  
silence in honor of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United  
States.  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Recognized outgoing  
Council President Pera for her leadership in 2024, and for passing the  
tax-sharing agreement with the County of Fresno. Congratulated incoming  
Council President Karbassi. Welcomed Councilmember Richardson and  
looked forward to collaborating with him.  
Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Expressed excitement  
about Councilmember Richardson joining the council, and acknowledged  
his service to the country. Discussed shared district responsibilities and  
expressed eagerness to collaborate. Recognized notable elected officials  
present, and acknowledged the large viewing crowd.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Welcomed  
Councilmember Richardson. Highlighted the tragic wildfires in Los  
Angeles. Expressed gratitude to all first responders, including Fresno's Fire  
Department, for their heroic efforts and wished for their safe return.  
Announced toy giveaways at Manchester Center in partnership with Central  
California Binational, and at Burroughs Elementary School. Discussed the  
Hmong New Year celebration and emphasized the event's importance in  
honoring traditions and community diversity. Attended the swearing-in of  
new members and promotions within the Fresno Police Department in  
December. Discussed various community events and initiatives that  
strengthen the district and the city.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Welcomed the District 6  
Councilmember Richardson to the dais and highlighted his service to the  
country. Expressed appreciation for the council's support in making public  
safety a priority by providing resources for the Police Department.  
Expressed gratitude for the renaming of the Regional Training Center in his  
honor. Announced a significant reduction in crime over the past three years  
including a 68% reduction in shootings, and a 60% reduction in murders.  
Announced an upcoming meeting with the California Secretary of  
Transportation to address homelessness and keeping freeways free of tents.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Expressed gratitude to the  
council for the work accomplished together in 2024. Welcomed  
Councilmember Richardson. Acknowledged the number of city employees  
watching council meetings during their work in order to assist and remain  
engaged. Expressed optimism and enthusiasm for a successful 2025,  
emphasizing teamwork and ongoing dedication.  
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 Number  
11, Annexation Number 152 (Final Tract Map Number 6360) (Located on  
the northeast corner of East McKinley Avenue Alignment and North  
Armstrong Avenue) (Council District 7)  
ID 25-22  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a  
Special Tax for Annexation No. 152 (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 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.  
152 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 1:25 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Engineering Technician Gonzales. Upon call, no  
members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 1:28  
P.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-1 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-2 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-3 ADOPTED  
BILL B-1 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-1  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
9:15 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF  
FRESNO IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE  
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, THE  
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF  
THE CITY OF FRESNO, AND FRESNO REVITALIZATION  
CORPORATION  
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno and  
Fresno Revitalization Corporation (FRC) consider adopting:  
1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment  
Schedule 25-26  
ID 25-35  
The above item was called to order at 1:28 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Redevelopment Administrator Murphey. Upon call, no members  
of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 1:28 P.M.  
Council discussed the $1 million revenue generated and how it is allocated  
and whether the agency was nearing the conclusion of the process.  
RESOLUTION SA-56 ADOPTED (Successor Agency)  
RESOLUTION FRC-24 ADOPTED (Fresno Revitalization Corporation)  
FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE: On motion of Member  
Dyer, seconded by Member Arias, the above item was adopted. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson, Esparza, Dyer  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
1:00 P.M.  
ID 25-59  
The above item was called to order at 1:33 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Personnel Services Director Malhi. Upon call, no members of  
the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 1:34 P.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-4 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
1:30 P.M.  
Appearance by Kamryn A. Rodriguez regarding “Gun violence in schools”  
(District 4 Resident)  
ID 25-48  
APPEARED  
1:33 P.M.  
Appearance by Susan Monet regarding “Animal shelter/reopen stray  
intake” (District 7 Resident)  
ID 25-8  
DID NOT APPEAR  
1:36 P.M.  
Appearance by Matilda Garcia regarding “Emergency Rental Assistance  
Application” (District 5 Resident)  
ID 25-68  
APPEARED  
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: Adel Rosendez (2-P).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
Approval of the minutes for December 5, 2024, Regular Meeting,  
December 12, 2024, Regular Meeting and December 13, 2024, Special  
Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-C.  
ID 25-9  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Jaswant Singh Khalra and Regional Sports  
ID 25-10  
Complex Cricket Pitch Project (Bid File No. 12500870) (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination  
pursuant to section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Jaswant Singh Khalra Cricket  
Pitch Project;  
2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination  
pursuant to section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Regional Sports Complex  
Cricket Pitch Project;  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $165,785.00, to  
Juarez Brothers General Engineering, Inc. of Madera, California as  
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Jaswant Singh  
Khalra and Regional Sports Complex Cricket Pitch Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the acquisitions of fee title interest of parcels to  
2.-E.  
ID 25-21  
benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council  
Districts 1 and 7);  
1. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property  
and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of seven (7)  
improved parcels, collectively 3.0-acres (130,716 square feet),  
identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 451-071-07, 451-071-08,  
451-071-09, 451-071-10, 451-071-23, 451-071-25, and 451-071-  
38, owned by Rocking Rail LLC, a California limited liability  
company for an amount of $4,500,000.00, for the construction of the  
Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project.  
2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Improvements  
Pertaining to the Realty and Business Furniture, Fixtures, and  
Rolling Stock and Escrow Instructions to acquire all improvements,  
business fixtures and rolling stock as identified in the associated Bill  
of Sale, owned by Jet Black Logistics, Inc., a California corporation,  
doing business as E-Z Haul Ready Mix and Star Building Supplies  
for an amount of $2,872,250.00 for the construction of the  
Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Job Order Contracting for General Construction  
2.-F.  
ID 25-23  
contracts for the Capital Projects Department on City of Fresno capital  
improvement projects for a term of three years with two one-year optional  
extensions (Bid File 12500543) (Citywide):  
1. Award a Job Order Contracting contract with Ardent General,  
Inc., of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed  
$6,000,000 per year;  
2. Award  
a
Job Order Contracting contract with Newton  
Construction & Management, Inc., of San Luis Obispo, California  
in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 per year;  
3. Award a Job Order Contracting contract with Aventus NV, Inc., of  
Boulder City, Nevada in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000  
per year;  
4. Award  
a
Job Order Contracting contract with Puma  
Construction, of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed  
$6,000,000 per year;  
5. Award a Job Order Contracting contract with Walsh Montgomery  
Construction, Inc., of Clovis, California in an amount not to  
exceed $6,000,000 per year.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 32nd amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $484,600 for  
the Tobacco State Grant in Fiscal Year 2025 (Requires Five Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2.-G.  
ID 25-56  
During the approval of the agenda City Attorney Janz announced the Police  
Department was added as a co-sponsor.  
RESOLUTION 2025-6 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a  
ID 25-13  
2.-I.  
grant of up to $100,000 from the California Coastal Conservancy Explore  
the Coast grant program to provide experiences at the California Coast to  
older adults, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant  
funds and sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-8 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION- Authorizing the submission of a grant application of up to  
ID 25-14  
2.-J.  
$400,000 to the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to fund bicycle  
and pedestrian safety programming and authorizing the City Manager or  
designee to accept grant funds and sign all related documents on behalf of  
the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-9 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a proposal to Fresno  
2.-K.  
ID 25-15  
Unified School District requesting reimbursement of up to $400,000 for  
providing aquatics programming at up to seven high schools during  
Summer 2025 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept  
reimbursement funds and sign all related documents on behalf of the City  
(Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-10 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Firefighters Association, IAFF-Basic  
2.-L.  
ID 25-54  
for Unit 5  
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City  
of Fresno and Fresno City Firefighters Association (Non-Management Fire  
- Unit 5) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Ninth Amendment to FY 2025 Salary  
Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 5, Unit 5 - Non-Management  
Fire (IAFF), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required  
by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and  
Fresno City Firefighters Association (Non-Management Fire - Unit 5)  
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-11 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Firefighters Association,  
2.-M.  
ID 25-55  
IAFF-Management for Unit 10  
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City  
of Fresno and Fresno City Firefighters Association (Fire Management -  
Unit 10) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Tenth Amendment to FY 2025 Salary  
Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 10, Unit 10 - Fire Management  
(IAFF), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by  
the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno  
City Firefighters Association (Fire Management - Unit 10) (Subject to  
Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-12 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Master Planning Services for the Department of  
2.-O.  
ID 25-20  
Public Utilities Operations and Maintenance Facility at 1626 E Street (Bid  
File 12400574) (Council District 3):  
1. Approve  
a
consultant services agreement with William Duff  
Architects, for an amount not to exceed $164,816.00, inclusive of a  
contingency amount of $15,000.00, for Master Planning Services for  
the Department of Public Utilities Operations and Maintenance  
Facility at 1626 E Street.  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 31st Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $136,500.00  
for Master Planning Services for the Department of Public Utilities  
Operations and Maintenance Facility at 1626 E Street. (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-13 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approval of $271,066.59 of additional funding for Sodium Hypochlorite  
2.-Q.  
2.-R.  
ID 25-57  
Requirements Contract with Univar USA, Inc. to cover outstanding invoices,  
for a total contract amount of $1,670,488.59 that incurred during vendor  
transition. (Bid File 9487) (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6360, and accepting  
ID 25-25  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on the northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East  
McKinley Avenue. (Council District 7)  
RESOLUTION 2025-14 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6410, and accepting  
2.-S.  
ID 25-26  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located near the northeast corner of South Peach Avenue and East Church  
Avenue (Council District 5)  
During the approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announce this item  
was continued to January 30, 2024, by staff.  
CONTINUED  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of all subaward agreements  
ID 25-69  
2.-T.  
from Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES)  
and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all subaward  
agreements, including all necessary documents, to accept funds for fuel cell  
electric buses (FCEB) and planning, engineering, and construction of  
hydrogen fueling infrastructure, on behalf of the City (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2025-15 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the reappointment of Wyatt Meadows to the Fresno Regional  
Workforce Development Board with a term ending November 1, 2026.  
2.-U.  
ID 25-64  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 585th Amendment to the Master Fee  
2.-B.  
ID 25-12  
Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to Add, Adjust, Move, Revise or Delete  
Various Fees (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced corrections to  
page 8 of the Master Fee Schedule: the Airports Public Safety Officer fee  
should reflect $57.73 instead of $56.54 and the Public Safety Vehicle and  
Officer fee should reflect $61.73 instead of $60.54. The corrections reflect  
the Fresno Airport Safety Officer Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) MOU  
increase adopted by Council on 11/7/2024 (ID 24-1524).  
Councilmembers Arias and Maxwell moved the above item to Contested  
Consent for clarification on the swim lesson program.  
Council discussion included: the number of annual and repeat participants;  
if the Youth Sports Fee Waiver program could be applied to swimming;  
confirmation that eligibility extends to all children in a family; proposed  
$100 security deposit for advanced reservations; whether the fees are  
reasonable; free first lessons with fees for additional lessons potentially  
creating a financial burden; support of $400,000 in annual funding from  
Fresno Unified; opposition to the swim fee increase by the Measure “P”  
Commission; the possibility of utilizing Measure “P” funds to cover the  
$10,000 cost of the swim program instead of increasing fees; the logic  
behind the inline hockey rink fees at Cary Park; charges for out-of-city  
residents using Camp Fresno; listing zero fee services on the master fee  
schedule, and; the cost for replacing lost and stolen garbage cans.  
Councilmember Maxwell, and Vice President Arias motioned to make the  
following amendments, (i) add free trashcan repair to the DPU Fees, (ii) add  
free trash can theft replacement to the DPU Fees, (iii) remove the proposed  
changes to the swimming fees, and (iv) remove any change to the text  
regarding in-line hockey.  
RESOLUTION 2025-5 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
Actions pertaining to the Garage 9 Renovation Project (Bid File No.  
ID 25-18  
2.-D.  
12500982) (City Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination  
pursuant to section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No.  
HG00020, for the Garage 9 Renovation Project;  
2. Approve substitution of the listed subcontractor Door Masters, Inc.  
with Katch Environmental Inc. dba Katch General to self-perform the  
work associated with doors, frames and hardware;  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $3,462,279.00, to  
Katch Environmental Inc. dba Katch General of Fresno, California  
as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Garage 9  
Renovation Project.  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
updates on the garage renovations.  
Council discussion included: Clarifying the scope of work and ensuring its  
alignment with expectations with additional funding. Concerns the project  
focuses heavily on creating and upgrading office space rather than making  
improvements to the parking structure itself. What portion of the budget is  
allocated to actual enhancements of the parking facilities. Future structural  
integrity of the garage, and concerns about funding sources to address such  
issues. Current condition of the garage. Assurance that after the planned  
renovations, the garage would remain accessible to the public without  
foreseeable structural issues.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
2.-H.  
ID 25-16  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 30th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $1,136,000  
to the FY 2025 Fire Department budget for out of county responses  
under the California Firefighters Assistance Agreement (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
Council President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification regarding the funds.  
Council discussion included: Fresno's response to the Southern California  
fires. Allocation and potential use of reimbursed funds related to firefighter  
operations, and fire mitigation efforts. Where reimbursed money goes,  
confirming it is placed in the general fund but earmarked for  
department-specific uses. Whether the funds could be allocated specifically  
for health and wellness initiatives for firefighters. Urgency of reviewing the  
item with a suggestion to revisit it on January 30, 2025, to explore additional  
ideas for revenue allocation. Whether the department is on pace to spend or  
overspend its overtime budget. Recognition of the significant mitigation  
work done in recent years to prevent fires, particularly bluff fires, and  
requests for details on these efforts.  
RESOLUTION 2025-7 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by  
Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
ID 25-19  
2.-N.  
Beacon Integrated Professional Resources Incorporated, dba Hamner  
Jewell & Associates, in the amount of $125,000 to perform Professional  
Relocation and Real Estate Acquisition Consultant Services on an  
as-needed basis for various projects and real estate acquisitions with a  
contract performance period through January 31, 2028; and authorize the  
City Manager or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification on the agreement.  
Council discussion included: Proposed contract to hire a consultant for real  
estate acquisition and relocation services for the city. How the city has  
managed these services in the past, including Public Works' use of  
consultants for tasks like infrastructure projects. Importance of consultants  
background for properly handling relocations, particularly for those  
transitioning out of shelters, to prevent public complaints or displacement  
without adequate support. Need for experienced consultants to ensure  
smooth and effective property acquisition and relocation efforts.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
Approve the First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with  
ID 25-5  
2.-P.  
Southwest Strategies LLC., to extend the agreement to December 31,  
2026, and increase the contract amount by $128,693.00 to continue  
education and outreach services for organics and food waste recycling, for  
a revised total contract amount of $428,437.00. (Citywide)  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the agreement.  
Council discussion included: Extending Southwest Strategies' contract for  
outreach services related to organic waste. The scope and effectiveness of  
their outreach efforts, noting that visible efforts seem limited to stickers on  
garbage cans. Clarification on the extension amount, which includes  
$128,000 in additional grant funding. If the extension is fully grant-funded,  
with no rate payer funds used.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Professional Employees  
3.-A.  
ID 25-61  
Association, Inc., CFPEA for Unit 13  
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City  
of Fresno and City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, Inc.  
(Exempt Supervisory and Professional and Non-Exempt Professional - Unit  
13) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Eleventh Amendment to FY 2025 Salary  
Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 13-1, Exempt Supervisory and  
Professional, and Exhibit 13-2, Non-Exempt Professional, to provide a  
salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of  
Understanding between the City of Fresno and City of Fresno Professional  
Employees Association, Inc. (Exempt Supervisory and Professional and  
Non-Exempt Professional - Unit 13) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
There was no staff presentation. Upon call no members of the public  
addressed the council.  
There was no Council discussion. Vice President Arias read the following in  
to the record: [a]lthough we suspend the Labor Management Act on the  
timing issue, staff has provided us all the financial disclosures, and the full  
cost of the labor agreement as proposed and tentatively approved.  
RESOLUTION 2025-16 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Perea  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following people addressed Council with unscheduled  
communication: Dez Martinez, Kong Cha, Adel Rosendez, and Ruthie Cha.  
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 1:35 P.M.,an again at 3:11 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-70  
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) Unit 10; 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. Fresno  
Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 25-11  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
Significant Exposure to Litigation:  
Josie Rodriguez v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2022043424 (Police  
Department)  
The above item was tabled to January 30, 2024.  
TABLED  
5.-C.  
ID 25-17  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1):  
City of Fresno v. United States Department of Interior, Bureau of  
Reclamation; US Court of Federal Claims 1:16-cv-01276  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 25-24  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Emmett’s Excavation, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Case Number:  
22CECG01106  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 3:36 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
January 30, 2025, regular meeting.