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Fresno, CA 93721

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City of Fresno

Meeting Minutes

City Council

President - Mike Karbassi

Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmembers:

Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang,

Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza

City Manager - Georgeanne A. White

City Attorney - Andrew Janz

Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller

9:00 AM

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Council Chambers

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

date and time above written.

9:42 A.M. ROLL CALL

Present: 7 -

Council President Mike Karbassi

Vice President Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Annalisa Perea

Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Brandon Vang

Councilmember Nick Richardson

Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Invocation by Very Reverend Father Ashod Khachadourian from Holy Trinity Armenian

Apostolic Church

Very Reverend Father Ashod Khachadourian gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES

9:25 A.M. (ID 25-1708) regarding to declare the results of majority protest

proceedings and approve the resolution for the renewal of the

Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District – we need to modify

the language to state Approve a 5 year term beginning January 1, 2026,

also modify the language to state modifying the management District plan in

the accordance with a 5 year term with two optional one-year extensions.

The request was made by Vice president Arias

2-Y (ID 25-1715) regarding the eighteenth amendment to the FY 2026

Salary Resolution No. 2025-177 - the staff report, resolution, and salary

table will all reflect the sixteenth amendment.

2-E (ID 25-1682) regarding the Fresno Convention and Entertainment

Center management services contract - the language of the sentence

beginning with modify the VenuWorks agreements effective date top

January 11, 2026 to remove the remainder of the sentence reading “and to

request VenuWorks". Also, modify the sentence reading "modify the

Legends Global Merchandise third amendment’s term to end on January 10,

2026". The request was made by Vice president Arias.

3-A (ID 25-1686) regarding the award of a requirements contract to

California Wood Recycling, Inc – on the staff report under the background

section, the third paragraph should read: "The Department of Public Utilities

Solid Waste Management Division conducted a competitive process for

selecting a provider for this project. On November 12, 2025, a formal bid for

product requirements contract was published and advertised on the City’s

PlanetBids website. On November 21, 2025, seven proposals were

received. California Wood Recycling, Inc. dba Agromin was the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder". Also, replacing Local preference to

read: "Local preference was applicable but did not change the outcome of

the bid".

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

9:20 A.M. (ID 25-1641) regarding the Southeast Development Area (SEDA)

– tabled with no return by Councilmember Vang

2-MM (ID 25-1719) regarding amending the Transparency Act relating to

Charter Officials appointed by the Mayor and City Council – tabled to

January 15th, 2026, by Council President Karbassi

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-C (ID 25-1700) regarding the amendment of various ordinances – was

moved to contested consent by Councilmember Richardson

2-E (ID 25-1682) regarding the Fresno Convention and Entertainment

Center Management Services contract - was moved to contested consent by

Councilmember Richardson

2-Q (ID 25-1671) regarding an increase to the citywide security services

Requirements Contract with Universal Protection Services – was moved to

the contested consent by Councilmember Perea and Council President

Karbassi

2-U (ID 25-1680) regarding authorizing the City Manager or designee to

apply for and accept up to $500,000 from Fresno Unified School District to

Fund Blue Space Aquatics Programming - was moved to contested consent

by Councilmember Richardson

2-Y (ID 25-1517) regarding the eighteenth amendment to the FY 2026

Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 8, Unit 8 – was moved to

contested consent by Council President Karbassi

2-BB (ID 25-1677) regarding the Fresno Police Department’s technology

contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc.- was moved to contested consent by

Councilmember Richardson

2-CC (ID 25-1685) regarding repealing Section 10-812 of the Fresno

Municipal Code, relating to conditions on Police Response to Public Safety

alarm systems – was moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias

and Councilmember Richardson

2-DD (ID 25-1690) regarding the Fresno Police Department Air Support Unit

“Skywatch” - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember

Richardson

On motion of Council President Karbassi to keep the 9:20 A.M. (ID 25-1641)

item on the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, the above item

was Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Richardson, Esparza

No: 2 - Arias, Vang

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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

No: 1 - Vang

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

Proclamation of “International Migrants Day”

Proclamation of “The Hmong Inc.”

ID 25-819

PRESENTED

ID 25-1621

PRESENTED

ID 25-1716

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments. Reported a busy two

week period that included multiple tours and community events. Casita

Feliz, a new Tower District nonprofit serving LGBTQ residents, was

highlighted for its programs and recent grant support. Attended a ribbon

cutting for the new Hyatt House at Campus Point, noted as an economic

asset and new lodging option near Fresno State. Hosted a Block Captain

Appreciation event at City Hall with approximately 40 block captains and

their families. Noted the growing popularity of pickleball, including the

construction of a new court at Vinland Park and a donation of equipment to

the Fresno Area Pickleball group. Toured the Historical Society archives,

now relocating downtown, and noted an upcoming press conference

regarding newly unearthed historical artifacts. The Fresno Yosemite

International Airport terminal expansion was announced, adding two new

gates as part of the largest Public Works investment of the century and is

already accommodating flights. Hosted a holiday book drive at Club One

Casino, collecting nearly 1,000 books to support early grade literacy efforts

connected to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library initiative. Gave holiday

well wishes.

Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Thanked Familias En Acción

for the invitation to the Posada event, where approximately 200 toys were

distributed to children in Southeast Fresno. Attended the annual Fire

Department luncheon and expressed appreciation to the firefighters and

personnel who organized it. Announced the Southeast Policing District’s

“Christmas at the Southeast Pole” event was scheduled for that evening at

the Farber Education Campus. Reported that the new traffic signal at the

Farber Education Center intersection had been activated within the past 24

hours through coordination among the District 5 Council office, Public

Works, Fresno Unified, and PG&E. Announce the upcoming Hmong New

Year celebration scheduled for December 26–29, 2025 at the Fresno

Fairgrounds, where District 5 will host a booth. Concluded by noting this

was the final council meeting of the year and offered holiday greetings.

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Reported that partnerships

with Guadalajara Restaurant and Casa de Tamales had enabled the

distribution of more than 5,000 tamales to families throughout Fresno. Noted

a collaboration with Shine 4 Education, where over 500 pairs of shoes were

provided to children at Lowell Elementary School. Expressed appreciation

for local organizational partners and community members whose

contributions of time and resources made these efforts possible.

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Reported the fourth

quarterly Town Hall was held on December 8, 2025, and was well attended.

Recognition was given to veteran David Fusinato, who served in the final

battle of World War II on Okinawa and was turning 100 while continuing to

volunteer at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Announced the Northeast

Policing District’s Christmas party had significantly expanded from the prior

year, growing from about 14 families to lines out the door and provided

socks, toys, wheel lock devices, and other resources to local families.

Reported participating the previous morning in an early morning event at

Target with police and first responders to purchase Christmas gifts, which

were later wrapped by Minarets High School students and delivered to pre

kindergarten classes in the southern part of the district. Concluded with

holiday acknowledgments.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Reported that a

groundbreaking had taken place the previous week for the revitalization of

Radio Park, a $10.6 million project funded in part by a Prop 68 grant and

supported through collaboration among the PARCS Department, the

administration, the state, and local residents. Planned improvements

included a splash pad, amphitheater, new play structures, and major

infrastructure upgrades such as improved sidewalks and bus stops.

Reported attending the annual Ramona Block Party, noting strong

neighborhood participation, seasonal activities, and gifts for children.

Attended the ribbon cutting for the new airport terminal expansion, which

had remained on schedule since breaking ground in fall 2023 and opened

before the end of 2025. An invitation was extended for the upcoming Central

Policing District “Christmas is Coming Community Event" at Manchester

Center, which includes resource booths and photos with Santa. Concluded

with holiday well wishes.

Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Reported that approximately

25,000 people had attended this year’s Christmas parade, the first held in

the evening in generations, and noted strong positive feedback from local

businesses and residents regarding its organization. Announced the ice rink

at Mariposa Village would remain open until January 9, 2025, and the

annual Posada would be held there the following night. Thanked the City

Manager and the PARCS Department for enabling children from a local

center to visit the ice rink, with additional free access planned for families

throughout the week. Upcoming downtown projects were referenced. Noted

significant year end agenda items, including efforts related to Measure “C”,

and expressed appreciation for staff and department heads for their work

and responsiveness. Concluded with holiday well wishes.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Reported giving

recognition to Captain Jordan Beckford and Northwest Fresno Police staff

for decorating the Northwest Police Station, and noted participation in the

“Shop with a Cop” event, where officers and chaplaincy partners used

donated funds to purchase gifts for children, including students at Pinedale

Elementary. Announced two community meetings held in recent weeks: one

with residents concerned about planned improvements at the Milburn

Overlook, a project scheduled for completion in May, and another with

residents near Tatarian Elementary to discuss traffic mitigation efforts,

resulting in a resident supported pilot program. Announced the retirement of

longtime City employee Lupe Perez after more than 25 years of service. The

passing of Vinnie Giannetta, previously recognized as District Two’s “Dog of

the Year,” was also reported, with condolences extended to the Giannetta

family. Acknowledged a recent attack at Bondi Beach in Australia in which

ten people celebrating Hanukkah were killed and requested that the meeting

be adjourned in their memory. Concluded with holiday greetings to the

community.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Reported that the downtown ice rink

adjacent to Mariposa Plaza had continued to draw hundreds of visitors daily

and that more than $250,000 in donations, including $45,000 from the city,

to support the event. Noted participation with Councilmember Arias in the

groundbreaking of a new eight story parking garage funded through a $43.7

million state IIGC grant and a $250 million state award, with the design

modeled after the historic Carnegie Library. Reported attending the ribbon

cutting for the new airport terminal expansion, which included two dual use

gates, new restaurants, murals created in partnership with the Cultural Arts

District, and preparations for a future dedication honoring former Airports

Director Henry Thompson. The recent Christmas parade was highlighted as

a major success, drawing approximately 25,000 attendees. Participated with

Councilmember Perea in Amazon’s “Proud of My Parents” tour. Noted that

the Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) meeting scheduled for

that evening would address the final phase of Measure “C” renewal

implementation guidelines, a step toward placing the measure on the

November 2026 ballot, with projected revenues of $7.3–$7.4 billion over 30

years for transportation and infrastructure needs. Concluded with holiday

greetings.

City Manager White Reports and Comments. Reported that the City

partnered with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation to take youth from all

City centers to the Mariposa Winter Village ice rink. Children from centers

including Mosqueda, Inspiration, Fink White, Cap Center, El Dorado,

Romain, Holmes, Quigley, Sunset, Einstein, Lafayette, Melody, Highway

City, Pinedale, Frank H. Ball, Maxie Parks, Mary Ella Brown, Dicky, and

Ted C. Wills participated. Each child had a one-hour skating session with

skating guides and were provided gloves and socks. This partnership

allowed youth who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to enjoy

the event. Congratulations were extended to Lupe Perez, known as

“Downtown Lupe,” for her years of service and commitment to downtown

Fresno. Appreciation expressed for the hard work and dedication of city

employees, including those in Police, Fire, Solid Waste, Public Works,

Public Utilities, and Transportation, who continued working through the

holidays. A Merry Christmas greeting was offered to all, with a note that the

Council would reconvene in the new year.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M.

HEARING to Vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located at the

eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern

intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3):

1. ***RESOLUTION - Vacate two portions of City-owned right of way

located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton

Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van

Ness Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

ID 25-1672

The above item was called to order at 11:12 A.M. and there was no

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

Council. Public comment closed at 11:13 A.M.

There was no Council Discussion.

RESOLUTION 2025-350 ADOPTED

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

9:15 A.M.

HEARING to consider Annexation Application No. P23-00446, Pre-zone

Application No. P23-00449, Development Permit No. P23-00702 and the

ID 25-1577

r e l a t e d

P23-00446/P23-00449/P23-00702 for

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

A s s e s s m e n t

10.55 acres

N o .

approximately

property generally located on the southwest corner of East Nees and North

Willow Avenues (Council District 6)

1. ADOPT Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental

Assessment No. P23-00446/P23 00449/P23-00702 dated October

31, 2025 for the proposed project pursuant to Sections 15070 and

15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or his/her designee to

initiate the Annexation of the “Nees-Willow No. 3b Reorganization”

with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCo”).

3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the official zoning

map as described by Section 15-108 of the Fresno Municipal

Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 58,

Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code.

4. APPROVE - Development Permit No. P23-00702 which proposes

to construct two (2) ±11,160 square-foot buildings and one (1) ±

11,780 square-foot building to be utilized for medical, dental, and/or

professional offices.

The above item was called to order at 11:14 A.M. and there was no

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

Council. Public comment closed at 11:16 A.M.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2025-351 ADOPTED

BILL B-62 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-62 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

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

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

9:20 A.M. (TO BE HEARD AT 4:30 P.M.)

Actions pertaining to the Southeast Development Area (SEDA):

ID 25-1641

HEARING to consider the adoption of the Southeast Development Area

Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report, State

Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2022020486). The following applications have

been filed by the City of Fresno and pertain to approximately 9,000 acres

in the Development Area-3 Southeast and Development Area-4 East:

1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR

SCH No. 2022020486), for the Southeast Development Area

Specific Plan.

a. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding

Considerations prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines

Section 15091; and

b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

(MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code Section

21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 (See Exhibit

S).

2. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Southeast Development Area

Specific Plan and accompanying Proposed Land Use Map (see

Exhibits J and K) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03090)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

3. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), the

Dual Designation Map (Figure LU-2) and text of the Fresno General

Plan to incorporate the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan

(see Exhibits I and N) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-

03091).

4. RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Planning and Development

Department Director or their designee to update the text, policies,

maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Southeast Development

Area Specific Plan document to reflect final action taken by Council,

to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain

consistency. (see Exhibit G).

5. Select an alternative described in the EIR and direct staff to: a)

prepare an updated SEDA land use map reflecting the selected

alternative; b) confirm that the selected alternative is within the

scope of the EIR; c) prepare a financial analysis for the plan; d)

make any other minor updates to the plan necessary to

accommodate the selected alternative; and e) return to Council for

consideration.

The above item was called to order at 5:29 PM. and was presented to

Council by Mayor Dyer, and Planning and Development Director Clark.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Lilia

Becerril, Fernanda Tortoledo, Mark Reitz, Chris Rocha, Esther Carver, Keith

Bergthold, Dee Barnes, Daniel Moreno, Von Grazier Balanon, Rhonda

Dueck, Brett Thompson, Steve Sacks, Michael Matthew, Sandy Sandberg,

Dr. Carol Bloesser, Reverend Tim Kutzmark, Daniel O'connell, Nathaniel

Garza, Roberto Figureoa Novo, Lyle Nelson, David Ramming, Helen

Ramming, Kellen Habib, Will Youpel, Alfred Aldrete, Cheng Yang, Manuel

Bonilla, Cathye Estes, Naindeep Singh, Jose Leon Barraza, Antonio Lopez,

Jon Bath, Jessie Kanter, Nicholas Andritch, Jim Marshall, Dillon Savory,

Betty jo Giocalone, Marisa Rodriguez, Robert L., Simon Biasell, Aaron

Hightower, Gabriel Lozano, Debbie Nard, Jackie Holmes, Brandi N., Luke

Pretz, Daniel Brannick, Aisha Allen, Christina Soto, Patience Milrod, Dez

Martinez, Rick Cummings, Nikki Real, Jennifer Waite, and Shelly Spencer.

Public comment closed at 10:09 P.M.

Council discussion was held.

During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced the 9:20

A.M. (ID 25-1641) item regarding the Southeast Development Area (SEDA)

– was tabled with no return by Councilmember Vang

On motion of Council President Karbassi to keep the 9:20 A.M. (ID 25-1641)

item on the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Richardson, Esparza

No: 2 - Arias, Vang

Council President Karbassi motioned to follow staff's recommendation not to

approve items 1 through 4, and send them back to staff, not certifying any

EIR, and adopt the staff recommendation, provide direction to conduct a

fiscal analysis and other appropriate analysis, and support the consolidated

business park alternative that was presented. The motion FAILED due to no

second.

Council President Karbassi motioned to refer Items 1 through 4 back to staff

and to direct staff to conduct a fiscal and other needed analyses for the

Consolidated Business Park Alternative with the additional amendments by

Councilmember Esparza:

•

Environmentally superior, consolidated business park alternative.

Buffering Lone Star elementary with public institution zoning

Bifurcated cost estimates for 1S South SEDA & the residential portion of

•

Variety of financing options for 1S

Financing options for residential that include absolutely zero city funding,

including no bonding.

Pursue adding policy language to the specific plan that allows ministerial

•

approval for the use in South SEDA 1S only, which is all flexible research &

development.

•

Creation of CFD(s) so that development is self-supporting

Exploration of creating a new EIFD or amending the current Fresno EIFD,

to include 1S ONLY. So that the value of the property taxes created in this

jobs district will directly feed dollars into downtown and the

Blackstone corridor.

•

Explore BOTH the farmland conservation overlay for the balance that

isn’t 1S and residential, and a 3-pronged requirement phasing option that

looks like:

o Requirement 1: 75% of the residential land is developed before the

city could permit the next phase; AND

o Requirement 2: A provision that establishes a reasonable net

jobs/housing ratio that must be met before the city could permit the next

phase, AND

o Requirement 3: Property tax revenue requirements that could cover a

to-be-determined percentage of the infrastructure costs associated with the

next phase. Even though we will not have the legal ability to

finance the infrastructure.

Language for a ballot measure codifies these requirements &

that prohibits financing of ANY kind, meaning no city dollars can be spent

including bonding, anywhere outside of South SEDA 1S.

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by

Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS

AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

No: 2 - Arias and Vang

9:25 A.M.

HEARING to declare the results of majority protest proceedings and

approve the Resolution for the renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism

Business Improvement District.

ID 25-1708

1. ***RESOLUTION

Declaring results of the majority protest

proceedings and renewing the Fresno Clovis Tourism Business

District (FCTBID). (Subject to Mayors Veto)

During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced we need

to modify the language to state approve a 5 year term beginning January 1,

2026 – also modify the language to state modifying the management District

plan in the accordance with a 5 year term with two optional one-year

extensions - these requests was made by Vice president Arias

The above item was called to order at 2:07 P.M. and was presented to

Council by Controller Danisi. Upon call, the following members of the public

addressed Council: Pal Leffler, Brandy Ramos Nakito, Cody Johnson, Vicky

Calderon, and Terry Skoda. Public comment closed at 2:20 P.M.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2025-352 ADOPTED

Vice President Arias motioned to amend the original motion to (1) renew the

term for ten years, (2) modify the management plan to require the Bureau to

include the activities listed in Government Code Section 36606, and (3)

direct city staff to work with the district to bring back an agreement that

includes a provision stating that if the bylaws of the entity change such that

the City of Fresno is not represented on the governing body, the agreement

shall be void.

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

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: Zara Marin (2-C), Brandi N. (2-C), Bob McCloskey (2-C), Pedro

Martinez (2-C), Dee Barns (2-CC), Nikki Real (2-C), and Brunette (2-K,

2-AA, 2-GG).

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2025.

2.-A.

2.-B.

2.-D.

ID 25-1703

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approval of City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026.

ID 25-1659

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Criminal and Special

Prosecutions Unit in the City Attorney’s Office:

***RESOLUTION Adopt the Second Amendment to the Position

ID 25-1679

Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2025-178, adding one full-time

Senior Paralegal and one full-time City Attorney Investigator positions in

the City Attorney’s Office. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2025-353 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Air Traffic

Control Placement Project

2.-F.

ID 25-1725

1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH

No. 2024030739), as related to the Airport Air Traffic Control Tower

Replacement at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

a. ADOPT Findings of Facts as required by Public Resources

Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section

15091; and

b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and

CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and

c. ADOPT the Findings and Fact and Statement of Overriding

Considerations as required by Public Resources Code

Section21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093.

2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Aviation or other

authorized representative to execute all implicated documentation

for pre-application and application to the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) for Airport Terminal Program (ATP) for

Federal Fiscal Year 2026 for the Fresno Yosemite International

Airport (FAT) to upgrade, modernize, and rebuild the Air Traffic

Control Tower. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-349 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-348 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Job Order Contracting for the Airports Department

2.-G.

ID 25-1664

projects for a term of three years with two one-year optional extensions

(Bid File 12600201) (District 4, District 3):

1. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general engineering

with Yarbs Grading & Paving Inc. of Fowler, California in an amount

not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years;

2. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general engineering

with Terra West Construction, Inc. of Clovis, California in an amount

not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years;

3. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general building

construction with Puma Construction of Fresno, California in an

amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years;

4. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general building

construction with Ardent General, Inc. of Fresno, California in an

amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years;

5. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Heating, Ventilation, Air

Conditioning

(HVAC)

Construction

with

ACCO

Engineered

Systems, Inc. of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed

$3,000,000 for a period of three years;

6. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Heating, Ventilation, Air

Conditioning (HVAC) Construction with Strategic Mechanical Inc. of

Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a

period of three years;

7. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Electrical Construction

with A-C Electric Company of Fresno, California in an amount not to

exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; and

8. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Low Voltage Systems

with Alpha Omega Data Solutions, Inc. of Los Banos, California in

an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown

Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Bid File 12600298) (Council

District 3):

2.-H.

ID 25-1655

1. Adopt an Initial Study - Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared

for SCH 2025100590 dated October 14, 2025, for the Infill

Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer

Improvements Project pursuant to the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 23rd Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation

Resolution

No.

2025-179

appropriating

$2,770,200.00 for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown

Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Requires 5 Affirmative

Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $23,550,277.49, for

the Base Bid plus all four (4) Add Alternates, to Katch

Environmental, Inc. dba Katch General of Fresno, California as the

lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Infill Infrastructure

Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project.

RESOLUTION 2025-354 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance

2.-I.

ID 25-1661

Project (Council District 3):

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

pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012,

for the Convention Center Garage project location;

2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations,

pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012,

for the Underground Garage project location;

3. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations,

pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental

Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012,

for the Spiral Garage project location;

4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 12th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation

Resolution

No.

2025-179

appropriating

$1,980,000.00 for the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance

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

5. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No.1 for Phase Two of

a Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Swinerton Builders of

Sacramento, California, to provide design and construction services

related to the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project in

an amount not to exceed $2,287,859.00, bringing the total contract

amount to $2,889,380.00.

RESOLUTION 2025-355 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Police Department Headquarters Renovation

2.-J.

ID 25-1600

Project (Council District 3):

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 30th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriations

Resolution

No.

2025-179

appropriating

$12,000,000 for the Police Department Headquarters Renovation

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

2. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with LPAS, Inc. of

Sacramento, California in the amount of $1,250,000.00, with a

contingency amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for the design and

preparation of construction documents for the Police Department

Headquarters Renovation Project.

RESOLUTION 2025-356 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

2.-K.

ID 25-1627

Ericsson-Grant, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by

an amount not to exceed $27,395.00, paid on a time and materials basis

and add an additional contingency amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for a

revised total contract amount not to exceed $61,665.00 paid on a time and

materials basis, and

revised contingency amount not to exceed

$20,000.00, and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2027,

for the California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Assessment for

the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Natural Gas Pipeline

Project. (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 with Emmett’s Excavation

2.-L.

ID 25-1643

Incorporated of Clovis, California in the amount of $0.00 with one hundred

twenty-three (123) additional working days for the Sewer Rehab

Improvements in the Area Bound by Shields, Dakota, Fruit, and Palm

Avenues Project - Bid File No. 12302877. (Council District 1)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Treasury Investment Management Software Service Contract

with Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. for a four-year term in an amount

not to exceed $163,165, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions

each not to exceed $48,500 annually (Bid File No. 12501002)

2.-M.

2.-N.

ID 25-1619

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Submission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Clean and Safe

Neighborhood Parks Tax (Measure P) Report for Fiscal Year 2025.

ID 25-1681

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-O.

2.-P.

2.-R.

2.-S.

ID 25-1610

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 25-1624

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 25-1675

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Mythics,

ID 25-1676

LLC., in the amount of $6,383,482.16, for an upgrade of existing

PeopleSoft HCM (HR and Payroll) software which includes upgrade

services, cloud application hosting, software licensing, and support for five

years

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for

2.-T.

2.-V.

2.-W.

ID 25-1673

and Accept a Grant of up to $450,000 from the State of California Office of

Traffic Safety (OTS) to Fund Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Programming

(Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-357 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for

ID 25-1687

and Accept a Grant of up to $100,000 from the Trust for Public Land to

Fund Movies in the Park Events in Summer 2026 and to Support

Community Gardens (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-359 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions Pertaining to a Grant Agreement with Storyland and Playland, Inc.

ID 25-1709

for the Fresno Storyland Improvements Project (District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

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

Guidelines.

2. Approve a two-year Grant Agreement for $1,000,000 to Storyland

and Playland, Inc. for improvements.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Seventeenth Amendment to the FY 2026

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

2.-X.

ID 25-1678

Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), by adding the new classification of

Airports Systems Technician and the respective salary step plan range of

$5,677 - $6,897 monthly, and adding the new classification of Transit

Scheduler Technician and the respective salary step plan range of $5,718 -

$6,876, effective December 22, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-360 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

2.-Z.

ID 25-1486

Non-Profit Public Services activities in accordance with the 2025-2026

Annual Action Plan

1. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Poverello

House in the amount of $163,000 for the Culinary Workforce

Development Program through June 30, 2026.

2. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Boys and

Girls Clubs of Fresno County in the amount of $37,000 for the

Educate and Inspire Fresno Youth Program through June 30, 2026.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Adopting the 29th Amendment to the Annual

2.-AA.

2.-EE.

ID 25-1713

Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $5,000,000

in Downtown Fresno and Chinatown Infrastructure Grant funding (Requires

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

RESOLUTION 2025-362 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to receiving Unreleased Restoration Flows from

Millerton Lake:

1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption pursuant to the California

ID 25-1674

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15282(u).

2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to

Execute a Sales Agreement for the future Sale of Unreleased

Restoration Flows with the United States Department of the Interior,

Bureau of Reclamation, and to Purchase Unreleased Restoration

Flows from Millerton Lake through February 29, 2028, at Prices to

be Determined by the Bureau of Reclamation in Accordance with

the Sales Agreement. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-365 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Annual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2025 Summary of Impact Fee

Waivers.

2.-FF.

ID 25-1584

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***BILL B-61 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) Amending

2.-GG.

ID 25-1701

Fresno Municipal Code Sections 14-310 through 14-312, 14-811, 14-812,

14-1706, and 14-1707, related to bikeways and bicycle regulations

(Citywide). (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

ORDINANCE 2025-61 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the widening of South Temperance Avenue:

1. Adoption of Environmental Assessment No.

2.-HH.

ID 25-1662

11072

dated

December 18, 2025, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment

No. R-05-84/T-5531/C-05-218, in accordance with Sections 15162

and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;

and

2. Approval of Engineering Cost Reimbursement Agreement with San

Joaquin Valley Railroad Company in the amount of $147,449.00

(Council District 5)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Adopting the 28th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation

2.-II.

ID 25-1667

Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $674,200 for new capital

improvement projects in the Public Works Department (Council Districts 2,

4, 6, 7). (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-366 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6437, and accepting

2.-JJ.

ID 25-1668

dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered

subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -

located on the west side of North Portofino Drive between East Copper

Avenue and North Alicante Drive. (Council District 6)

RESOLUTION 2025-367 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of City-owned property for public

utility purposes to accommodate the construction of an underground utility

within Roeding Park adjacent to State Route 99. (Council District 3)

2.-KK.

2.-LL.

ID 25-1689

RESOLUTION 2025-368 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Dedicating portions of City-owned property for public utility

ID 25-1658

purposes on the north side of West Dakota Avenue for the new Dolores

Huerta Park (Council District 1)

RESOLUTION 2025-369 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Amending the Transparency Act relating to Charter

Officials appointed by the Mayor and City Council. (Subject to Veto)

ID 25-1719

-MM.

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

was tabled to January 15, 2026, by Council President Karbassi.

TABLED

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-C.

ID 25-1700

Actions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances:

1. ***BILL B-56 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending

Chapter 9 Article 31 Section 9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code,

relating unlawful possession and abandonment of carts (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto)

2. ***BILL B-57 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending

Chapter 9 Article 25 Section 9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating

to exposure of minors to tobacco products (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

3. ***BILL B-58 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending

Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the prohibition

of camping in public places (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

4. ***BILL B-59 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) -Adding

Chapter 9, Article 37 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to

unauthorized possession and use of a City, an Authorized Cart/Bin

Collection Agent, or Authorized Roll-Off Collector owned trash containers

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

5. ***BILL B-60 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Adding

Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to criminal

prosecution of wage theft (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the proposed changes.

Council discussion was held.

ORDINANCE 2025-56 ADOPTED

ORDINANCE 2025-57 ADOPTED

ORDINANCE 2025-58 ADOPTED

ORDINANCE 2025-59 ADOPTED

ORDINANCE 2025-60 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson to approve all parts of the item

except number 3, number 3 would return January 29, 2026, seconded by

Council President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Perea, Karbassi,Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza

On motion of Vice President Arias to reconsider the item, seconded by

Councilmember Maxwell. As such, this action was approved 7-0 by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 - Perea, Karbassi,Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza

On motion of Vice President Arias to approve Bill B-58 / Ordinance 2025-58

with a revision that eliminates from subsection "C" sit, lie, sleep, or.

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

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

No: 1 - Richardson

Actions Pertaining to the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center

ID 25-1682

2.-E.

Management Services Contract:

1. Approve a three-year contract with two optional one-year extensions

for Management Services of the Fresno Convention and

Entertainment Center with VenuWorks of Fresno LLC., for an annual

Base Management Fee of $180,000, subject to annual CPI

increases not-to-exceed 2.8%, plus a Variable Management Fee of

3% of Net Revenues estimated annually at $137,324, subject to a

limited financial performance guarantee, for total annual estimated

contract value of $317,324 (Bid File 12600327) (Council District 3)

2. Approve the Third Amendment to the 2020 Convention Center

Management Agreement between the City and ASM Global Fresno,

LLC., now known as Legends Global Merchandise LLC., extending

the contract term to January 31, 2026.

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to Sign the Contracts on

Behalf of the City of Fresno (City)

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

language of the sentence beginning with modify the VenuWorks agreements

effective date top January 11, 2026 to remove the remainder of the sentence

reading “and to request VenuWorks. Also, modify the sentence reading

modify the Legends Global Merchandise third amendment’s term to end on

January 10, 2026. These requests were made by Vice president Arias.

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

make a motion to approve the item.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

Approve an increase to the citywide security services Requirements

Contract with Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal

Services of Fresno, California in the total amount of $2,095,000 per year,

2.-Q.

ID 25-1671

for

revised total annual amount not-to-exceed $5,595,000 for the

remainder of the contract term plus annual CPI adjustments, to provide

security for the Sequoia Brewery property through the close of escrow,

provide security services of parking facilities beginning January 2026 for

the Planning and Development Department and provide security services

for the Department of Transportation/FAX (Bid File 9686)

Councilmember Perea and Council President Karbassi moved the above

item to Contested Consent to discuss the changes in the contract.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember

Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Richardson

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for

2.-U.

ID 25-1680

and Accept up to $500,000 from Fresno Unified School District to Fund

Blue Space Aquatics Programming at up to Seven High Schools and up to

Four City of Fresno Pool Locations During Summer 2026 (Citywide)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss fee on subsequent swimming classes for kids.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2025-358 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Eighteenth Amendment to the FY 2026

Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 8, Unit 8,

Non-Represented to increase the salary range for impacted classifications

in accordance with the increase in California minimum wage, effective

January 1, 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-Y.

ID 25-1715

During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced the staff

report, resolution, and salary table will all reflect the sixteenth amendment.

Council President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent,

but got his questions answered prior to the item being heard.

There was no Council Discussion.

RESOLUTION 2025-361 ADOPTED

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Vice

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

carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Richardson

ID 25-1677

2.-BB.

Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department’s technology contract

with Axon Enterprises, Inc.

1. Award a sole source agreement between the City of Fresno Police

Department and Axon Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of

$234,470.77 for the purchase of two (2) Drones as First Responder

(DFR) units with Axon Air software and service support for a total of

twelve (12) months and for the purchase of the third DFR unit from

Axon Services, Inc. with Axon Air software and service support for a

total period of four (4) years, in the amount of $149,588.62;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the establishment

of a contract for the purchase of two (2) drones with Axon Air

software and service support for a total of twelve (12) months, along

with the purchase of one (1) additional drone with Axon Air software

and service support for a period of four (4) years, as a first

responder

with

Axon

Enterprises,

Inc.

without

advertised

competitive bidding (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

3. Approve acceptance of donated funds for the purchase of the third

DFR unit from Axon Services, Inc., to be dispensed in the amount of

$50,000 each year for a total of four-years from the Fresno Police

Chief’s Foundation, a third party, in an amount not to exceed

$205,000;

4. Approve the purchase of the three (3) DFR units in compliance with

California Government Codes (GC) 7070-7075 which require the

governing body’s approval to purchase Military Equipment as

defined by the government code.

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent,

but got his questions answered prior to the item be heard.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2025-363 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

BILL (for Introduction) - Repealing Section 10-812 of the Fresno Municipal

Code, Relating to Conditions on Police Response to Public Safety Alarm

Systems

2.-CC.

ID 25-1685

Vice President Arias and Councilmember Richardson moved the above item

to Contested Consent to discuss the changes to the municipal code.

Council discussion was held.

BILL B-63 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

2.-DD.

ID 25-1690

Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Air Support Unit

“Skywatch”

1. Award a Sole Source Agreement with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. for

the purchase of an overhauled main rotor gearbox main module for

Airbus EC120 helicopter N524MW in an amount not to exceed

$200,000.

2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt a Resolution authorizing an exception to

formal bidding procedures and approving the sole source purchase

and installation of a main rotor gearbox overhaul for N524MW

Airbus EC120 Helicopter for the Fresno Police Department.

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent

but got all his questions answered prior to the item being heard.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2025-364 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Approve the award of a Requirements Contract to California Wood

3.-A.

ID 25-1686

Recycling, Inc. of Oxnard, CA through December 4, 2026 with three

optional one-year extensions for the purchase of recycled mulch as

required by California State Senate Bill 1383 procurement requirement for

recovered organic waste products in an amount not to exceed

$329,926.00 per year, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or

designee, to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno (Bid File

12600921). (Citywide)

During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced on the

staff report under the background section, the third paragraph should read:

The Department of Public Utilities Solid Waste Management Division

conducted a competitive process for selecting a provider for this project. On

November 12, 2025, a formal bid for product requirements contract was

published and advertised on the City’s PlanetBids website. On November

21, 2025, seven proposals were received. California Wood Recycling, Inc.

dba Agromin was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Also,

replacing Local preference to read: Local preference was applicable but did

not change the outcome of the bid.

The above item was presented to Council by Public Utilities Director Amico.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: David

Balakian.

Council discussion was held.

Councilmember Perea motioned to table this items to the January 15, 2026

meeting, with direction to the administration to come back with a item to

reject all bids.

On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

unscheduled communication: Elijah, Nikki Real, Isabel Vela, and Jenna

Williams.

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 11:14 A.M. and again at 3:43 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 25-1704

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,

Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller,

Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant

Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant

Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator,

Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief

Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to

Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator,

Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City

Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City

Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach

Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy

City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation,

Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of

Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development

Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to

Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive

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

Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs

Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal

Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant,

Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal

Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program

Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement

Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager,

Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy

City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney

III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising

Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-B.

5.-C.

5.-D.

5.-E.

ID 25-1628

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name: Titus Clark v. City of Fresno; Nathan Underwood

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03116

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

ID 25-1629

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name: Rodolfo Valdez Guzman v. City of Fresno, et al.

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02984

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

ID 25-1692

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name: Joseph Perez, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG01150

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

ID 25-1693

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

South Fresno Community Alliance v. City of Fresno, et al.

Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 21CECG03237

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-F.

ID 25-1695

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name: Megan Gonzales GAL for Victor Cardenas, III a minor v. City

of Fresno, et al;

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG05172

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

ID 25-1694

5.-G.

5.-H.

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

ID 25-1720

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO

INITIATE LITIGATION

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

Case Name: City of Fresno v. Deping Huang

(5158 W. Weathermaker Avenue; Code Enforcement Case Number

E25-12804)

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT

The Council meeting adjourned from open session at 11:53 P.M. in memory

of the ten victims of the Australian Bondi Beach attack.

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

January 15, 2026, regular meeting.