2600 Fresno Street

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

City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC

9:00 AM

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Council Chambers

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

date and time above written.

9:14 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

Bishop Tobiase Brookins from the Bethesda Churches 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

Invocation was given by Bishop Tobiase Brookins from the Bethesda

Churches

2-A (ID 25-1096) regarding approval of the minutes. The minutes of July 17,

2025, the following sentences will be added to Contested Consent Calendar

item 2-J: “Councilmember Vang motioned to approve the item as presented.

The motion died for lack of a second.”

2-K (ID 25-1058) regarding annexation application P25-00756. The

resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to initiate the

annexation is subject to mayoral veto.

2-L (ID 25-1060) regarding annexation application P25-00757. The

resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to initiate the

annexation is subject to mayoral veto.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

Proclamation (ID 25-996) regarding California Fresh Farmers Market

Association River Park Farmers Market – was tabled to August 28, 2025, by

Councilmember Richardson.

9:15 A.M. #2 (ID 25-1017) regarding adoption of a resolution designating a

property to the Local Register of Historic Resources – was tabled to

September 11, 2025, at 9:15 A.M. at the request of the property owner.

9:20 A.M. (ID 25-1026) regarding annexation application no. P21-05778;

pre-zone application no. P21-05870 - was tabled to September 25, 2025, at

9:20 A.M. by staff.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-B (ID 25-1105) regarding rejection of all Convention Center Management

Services bids. (Bid File 12501852) - moved to Contested Consent by Vice

President Arias.

2-F (ID 25-959) regarding a lease agreement with Bericon Partners, LLC for

office space located at 5051-5059 East McKinley Avenue - moved to

Contested Consent by Vice President Arias.

2-R (ID 25-1074) regarding naming of the 49-Acre Park at 2155 South

Peach Ave. "Southeast Fresno Sports Complex - moved to the Contested

Consent by Vice President Arias.

Following approval of the agenda, Council President Karbassi, asked for

reconsideration of approval of the agenda in order for Council to consider

moving an item back onto the Consent Calendar. The motion to reconsider

approval of the agenda was seconded by Vice President Arias and passed

by unanimous vote.

Council President Karbassi motioned to keep item 2-R (ID 25-1074) on the

Consent Calendar and received a second from Councilmember Richardson.

The motion FAILED with 3 "ayes," 2 "nos" and 1 "abstain". The motion

failed as it required 4 "aye" votes - a majority of the quorum present at the

time. The votes were:

Aye: 3 - Karbassi, Richardson, Esparza

No: 2 - Arias, Maxwell

Absent: 1 - Perea

Abstain: 1 - Vang

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Esparza, the Agenda were APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation of “Marek Warszawski Day”

ID 25-1089

PRESENTED

Proclamation for “California Fresh Farmers Market Association - River

Park Farmers Market”

ID 25-996

TABLED

Proclamation for “Immunization Awareness Month”

ID 25-1028

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Announced District 6

had begun publishing it's "monthly recaps" in the four most prominent

languages in the city and had received good feedback about the move.

Discussed a successful quarterly town hall in which representatives from

the Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART), Police Department,

Neighborhood Watch and Planning Department were in attendance to

answer questions and to help solve problems for attendees. Announced the

next quarterly town hall would take place in early September and be in the

northwestern part of District 6 for residents living along Friant Road.

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments. Announced the PARCS

Department completed upgrades to the Kerry Park Hockey Rink. Reported

that District 4 helped provide more than 3,000 students with back-to-school

supplies at a recent Campus Point event. Announced District 4 would be

provide coffee to students during a back to school event at California State

University Fresno on August 26, 2025. Announced the recent

groundbreaking of the long awaited and first-ever, citywide senior center.

The 35,000 square foot, $41 million, state of the art center would host

numerous activities and meal programs for senior 60 and older in the City of

Fresno. Expressed gratitude to the owners of Cal Valley Construction for

explaining their process after questions were raised during a previous

council meeting.

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Expressed gratitude to

District 4 staff members for keeping the District running smooth while she

was absent to be with her family - not a single call went unanswered and

numerous events went off without a hitch. Discussed the passing of good

friend and Airport Director, Henry Thompson - he will be greatly missed and

his spirit will remain alive in the city.

Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Announced District 5

participation in a citywide community cleanup at Fresno Pacific University.

Attended the groundbreaking of Calwa Park's renovation project. Discussed

a backpack giveaway hosted by the Asian Business Institute Resource

Center at Sunnyside High School. Participated in the Caesar Chavez

repaving project from Cedar to Chestnut avenues. Attended a press

conference and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new bus route along Church

Avenue connecting southwest and southeast Fresno - a great benefit for

students at Sanger West High and Edison High. Announced the agenda

included a proposed name for the new 49-acre park in District 5. Discussed

an educational and enlightening tour of a Producers Dairy milk processing

facility. Attended the National Night Out event hosted by the East Fresno

Boys and Girls Club with food provided by District 5 and cooking provided

by Police Department staff. Discussed his tour of theGolden Charter

Academy and the importance of the School Liaison Subcommittee which

held a joint meeting with the representatives of the State Center Community

College District and numerous school districts that overlap with the City of

Fresno. Thanked the sponsors and volunteers and District 4 staff for making

it possible to give away 900 backpacks at Balderas and Ayer elementary

schools.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Announced a successful

annual Beat the Heat event at Romain Park, which included food, activities,

resources and 350 backpack and supplies given away to students. Thanked

the Fresno Police Officers Association for grilling food, and the Iron Workers

Union Local 155 for helping distribute backpacks. Joined the

groundbreaking for Fresno's new senior center in District 4. Thanked

Council Members Vang and Richardson for joining the School Liaison

Subcommittee meeting. Thanked the Mayor, the Beautify Fresno team and

volunteers for a successful clean up day at Manchester Center.

Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Thanked the City Manager

and Capital Projects Department staff for their work on Broadway Parque

completion and grand opening in the Tower District. Congratulated the

High-Speed Rail for reopening Tulare Street with the Cezar Chavez

underpass and Fresno Street next up for completion to reconnect Chinatown

and Downtown. Thanked Self Help Enterprises for closing escrow on a

mobile home park and thanked the council and administration for investing

millions of dollars to acquire the property. Spoke of the genuine

connections made by the late Airport Director, Henry Thompson and looked

forward to recognizing him in the new airport wing upon its completion.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Thanked Cal Valley

Construction for meeting with him and thanked the company for the work

done in the city and for being a union contractor. Requested to adjourn in

memory of Helen Caprioglio, the mother of a former Councilmember, and

Carl Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a Pinedale resident and homicide victim.

Announced a suspect was currently being arraigned in relation to the

homicide and the Fresno Police Department was recognized for their quick

work for the family of Mr. Johnson. The Fresno Police Department and

medical staff were recognized for their response to a recent shooting of a

three-year-old child. Thanked James Verros and Department of Public

Utilities for quickly responding to a garbage service incident in Northwest

Fresno. Thanked Scott Mozier, Jill Aiello, Brian Russell and the Public

Works team for discussing District 2 priorities and projects including Fig

Garden Loop traffic improvements.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Thanked the council for their prayers

and thoughts for Henry Thompson and appreciated Vice President Arias for

attending the funeral along with 20 city employees. Discussed a recently

community cleanup which saw 1,147 volunteers clean up 12,740 pounds of

trash from 57 locations. Provided an update on Measure C, expressing

optimism about its progress and the decisions made by the Fresno County

Transportation Authority (FCTA). Announced the Governor's budget

included $100 million in previously deferred money for the City of Fresno for

downtown projects. Attended the senior center groundbreaking and

discussed the $41 million investment into the community. Announced

Rivian Automotive Inc. opened a service center in Fresno, expected to bring

an economic benefit of about $23 million. Announced bus Route 29, the first

east-west dedicated bus route, was opened and would serve more than

44,000 residents and 17 schools. Discussed the importance of funding

public transportation in the City of Fresno.

City Manager White Reports and Comments. Thanked everyone for their

kind words regarding Henry Thompson and discussed the impact he had on

the lives he touched. He was remembered as a competent, committed, and

kind person who will be greatly missed. Announced the Vehicle Miles

Traveled (VMT) program was released for public comment on the city

website. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Vehicle Miles

Traveled (VMT) program was scheduled to be considered by Council in

September.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M.

HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use

Permit Application No. P24-01344, requesting authorization to establish a

State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 alcohol license

ID 25-795

(sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold) at an

existing business located at 2717 North Hughes Avenue, between North

Weber and West Princeton Avenues (Council District 1)

1. CONSIDER the Appellant’s appeal of the denial of Conditional Use

Permit Application No. P24-01344 requesting authorization to

establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20

alcohol license (sale of beer and wine for consumption off the

premises where sold) at an existing business.

The above item was called to order at 10:17 A.M. There was no staff

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

Public comment closed at 10:17 A.M. Councilmember Perea noted the

small business owner would be working with staff to resubmit an application

in conformance with the Responsible Neighborhood Market Act. As such,

her appeal was no longer needed.

APPEAL WITHDRAWN

On motion of Councilmember Perea to withdraw her appeal of the

planning commission's decision to uphold the planning director's

decision to deny the CUP application, seconded by Council President

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

9:15 A.M. #1

HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P24-04526; Pre-zone

Application No. P24-04527; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502;

Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027; and related

ID 25-1008

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

T-6502/P24-04526/P24-04527/P25-00027

A s s e s s m e n t

for approximately

N o .

39.51 acres

of property located on the north side of East McKinley Avenue, between

North Temperance and North De Wolf Avenues (Council District 7) -

Planning and Development Department.

1. ADOPT

Environmental

04527/P25-00027 dated July 16, 2025, for the proposed project

Mitigated

Negative

Declaration

prepared

for

Assessment

No.

T-6502/P24-04526/P24-

pursuant

California

Environmental

Quality

Act

(CEQA)

Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P24-04526

(for the McKinley-Temperance No. 1b Reorganization) proposing

detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno

County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.

3. BILL

(for Introduction and Adoption)

Approving Pre-zone

Application No. P24-04527 proposing to pre-zone approximately

23.56 acres of the subject property from the Fresno County AE-20

(Exclusive Agricultural) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-4

(Single-Family Residential, Medium Low Density) zone district;

and approximately 15.50 acres of the subject property from the

Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural) zone district to the

City of Fresno OS (Open Space) zone district.

4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 proposing to

subdivide approximately 23.56 acres of property into a 119-lot

single-family residential development, subject to compliance with

the Conditions of Approval dated August 6, 2025, and contingent

upon approval of Annexation Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone

Application No. P24-04527 and the related environmental

assessment.

5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-

00027 proposing to modify the RS-4 zone district development

standards, for 28 of the proposed lots, to allow for private gated

streets; a reduction in the minimum lot size, width, and depth; a

reduction in the minimum garage, street side yard, and rear yard

setbacks; and, an increase in the maximum lot coverage

requirement, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval

dated August 6, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation

Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527,

Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 and the related

environmental assessment.

Councilmember Perea disclosed a conflict of interest due to income

received from consulting firm Quad Knopf. She recused herself and left the

chamber for the duration of the discussion.

The above item was called to order at 10:19 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Planner Holt. Upon call, the following members of

the public addressed Council: Brandon De Young. Public comment closed

at 10:25 A.M.

Council discussion included: The signal light at McKinley and Temperance

being under construction and not part of the current project.

RESOLUTION 2025-223 ADOPTED

BILL B-34 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-34 ADOPTED

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

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

Recused: 1 - Perea

9:15 A.M. #2

HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to

ID 25-1017

the Local Register of Historic Resources.

1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry

Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District

TABLED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 at 9:15 A.M.

9:20 A.M.

HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone

ID 25-1026

Application

P23-00149;

No.

P21-05870;

Development

Environmental

Permit

Application

No.

and

Assessment

P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 for ±80.91 acres of property located

on the west side of South Cherry Avenue between East North and East

Central Avenues (Council District 3)

1. ADOPT

Mitigated

Negative

Declaration

prepared

for

Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149

dated May 22, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P21-05778

(for the North-Cherry No. 3b Reorganization) proposing detachment

from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire

Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.

3. BILL

(for Introduction and Adoption)

Approving Pre-zone

Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend the

Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject

property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited Agricultural) zone

district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH (Heavy Industrial)

zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of Fresno IH/ANX

(Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overly)

zone district (±35.77 acres).

4. APPROVE

Development Permit Application No. P23-00149,

requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility for

the purpose of providing less-than-truckload freight services, subject

to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2025,

and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05778,

Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related environmental

assessment.

TABLED TO SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, at 9:20 A.M.

9:25 A.M. JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRESNO JOINT POWERS

FINANCE AUTHORITY

Actions pertaining to issuance and sale of Series 2025 Lease Revenue

Bonds for Public Safety projects:

ID 25-1059

1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the Fresno Joint

Powers Financing Authority of lease revenue bonds in a principal

amount not to exceed an aggregate $60 million, authorizing the

execution and delivery of a master facilities lease, a master facilities

sublease, a bond purchase agreement, an official statement and a

continuing disclosure certificate; and authorizing execution of

documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the

financing. (City action) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to

Mayor’s veto)

2. RESOLUTION of the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority

authorizing the issuance and sale of Lease Revenue Bonds (Public

Safety Projects) series 2025, authorizing the execution and delivery

of a trust agreement, a master facilities lease, a master facilities

sublease, a bond purchase agreement, and an official statement,

and authorizing the taking of all necessary actions relating to

issuance of the bonds. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action)

3. ***RESOLUTION

Authorizing the release of facilities and

amendment of the Master Facilities Lease and Master Facilities

Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Authority lease

revenue bonds and approving the taking of all necessary or

desirable actions in connection therewith. (City action) (Requires 5

affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

4. RESOLUTION of the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority

authorizing the release of facilities and amendment of the Master

Facilities Lease and Master Facilities Sublease relating to the

Fresno Joint Powers Authority lease revenue bonds and approving

the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection

therewith. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action)

The above item was called to order at 10:26 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Controller Danisi. Upon call, no members of the public

addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:31 A.M.

Council discussion included: total cost for Fire Station 12, the 911 Dispatch

Center, and the new Police Headquarters is $47 million, including

contingencies; the city applied for $56 million in bonds to cover potential

market changes and interest rate fluctuations; debt service payments will

start in 2029, with lease payments for the police headquarters beginning in

FY27; the estimated debt service for "pave now, pay later" is $7.9 million,

and public safety projects is $3.9 million; approximately $4 million in debt

service will be split between the general fund and impact fees, new Police

Headquarters is estimated to cost $12 million, with a total bonding capacity

of $50 million based on market costs; the city can bond against future

facilities once constructed, borrowing against the estimated lease value; the

current credit rating considers proposed debts, with factors including the

overall economy and emergency reserves; current 911 center, built in 1959,

is moving to a new location on El Dorado with 120 employees; Fire Station

12, originally a temporary building from 1977, is moving to a new location

reflecting council priorities; Police Headquarters, built in 1959, has

significant issues including asbestos and HVAC problems, making it costly

to repair; issuing a separate bond for tenant improvements would double the

cost, so it is included in the current bond issuance; new site for the Police

Headquarters was chosen for its proximity to the City Hall Annex and

Courthouse, providing secure parking and space; American Rescue Plan

funds were initially set aside for the Police Headquarters but were

reallocated to balance the budget; 911 Dispatch Center cost $2 million

below the estimate, while the fire station cost increased due to additional

needs; additional $9 million in bonding requested for market condition

changes and interest costs, with total debt service estimated at $3.9 million

annually; lease payments for the Police Headquarters will start in July 2026,

amounting to $1.285 million annually, initially from the general fund;

building was reconsidered in 2021 due to high costs, and negotiations

resumed when rehabilitation costs escalated; estimated cost for HVAC,

asbestos, and electrical work at the current headquarters is over $7 million,

with $12 million for tenant improvements at the new building; projected

interest rate for borrowing is 4.95% for a 30-year bond term with 26 years of

payment; new building will allow the consolidation of Police operations with

approximately 100 additional staff, reducing the need for other leases; and;

investment in other community facilities like the Veterans Memorial

Auditorium, with Measure “P” dollars not bondable but park impact fees

usable.

RESOLUTION 2025-224 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION JPFA-60 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-225 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION JPFA-61 ADOPTED

FRESNO JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY VOTE: On motion of

Member Dyer, seconded by Member Esparza, the above item was

ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 3 - Karbassi, Esparza, Dyer

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, 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

10:00 A.M.

Appearance by John Culwell regarding “Alternative Methods to Chicken

Ordinance” (District 6 Resident)

ID 25-1012

DID NOT APPEAR

10:03 A.M.

Appearance by Debbie Nard regarding “Adequate Public Notice for Text

ID 25-1046

Amendment P24-00794” (District 2 Resident)

APPEARED

10:06 A.M.

Appearance by Paula Moradian regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District

2 Resident)

ID 25-1054

APPEARED

10:09 A.M.

Appearance by Dennis Nard regarding “Prospect Apartment Project”

(District 2 Resident)

ID 25-1065

APPEARED

10:12 A.M.

Appearance by Suzan Griffin regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District 2

Resident)

ID 25-1066

APPEARED

In a brief response, Council President Karbassi addressed misinformation

that led members of the public to believe an item would be on the agenda

when it was not. He noted agendas were published pursuant to the Brown

Act and that until an agenda was published, no one could confirm the date a

Council item would be heard because numerous moving parts leave many

potentials for delay. He also acknowledged frustrations of people trying to

engage their Councilmembers regarding a recent Council decision on

proposed apartments. He had the City Attorney confirm that

Councilmembers received instruction not to engage with the public on

"quasi-judicial" matters such as the proposed apartments because it could

show bias and lead to recusal from the matter.

10:15 A.M.

Appearance by Tom Griffin regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District 2

Resident)

ID 25-1067

DID NOT 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: Ofelia Ochoa (9:20 A.M.), Amanda Galaviz (2-G), Martin Van

Overbeek, Scott May (2-G), Kelly Kiefer (2-G), Rudy Montona (2-G), Terry

Hirschfield (2-R), Sandra Arreoki Hernandez (2-R), Jorge Arealla (2-R), Jose

Leon Barraza (2-R), Jacqueline Pearson (2-R), Alfredo Koiler (2-R), Frank

Gonzales (2-R), Esther Carver (2-T), Venancio Gaona (2-R), Alan Moua

(2-R), Jose Luis Barraza (2-R), Gabriel Lozano (2-R), Dez Martinez (2-R).

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President

Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the

following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

Approval of the Minutes for July 17, 2025, Regular Meeting, and July 28,

2025, Special Meeting

2.-A.

ID 25-1096

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the minutes

of July 17, 2025, the following sentences will be added to Contested

Consent Calendar item 2-J: “Councilmember Vang motioned to approve the

item as presented. The motion died for lack of a second.”

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Property Tax Allocation Agreement between the City of Fresno

ID 25-1093

2.-C.

and the Fresno County Fire Protection District for a period of 10 years,

effective through August 18, 2035

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 04 in the amount of $92,731.92, with

no additional working days for overruns of various bid item quantities,

additional roadway excavation for areas not included in the original

contract, and the addition of sod to restore homeowners’ disturbed lawns

with Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California for the Muir Elementary

Safe Routes Project - Project ID PW00893. (Bid File 12301163-12561)

(Council District 3)

2.-D.

ID 25-1032

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $122,470.55, with

2.-E.

ID 25-1034

fifty-eight (58) additional working days for additional improvements to Les

Kimber Park for the installation of one monument sign, the redesign at the

intersection of West Creek Village and Church Avenue, storm drain

adjustments on the west side of the project, the installation of one four-inch

water service and the installation of shotcrete at the play area with Avison

Construction Company, Incorporated of Madera, California for the

Transformative Climate Communities Park at MLK Magnet Core Project -

Project ID PW00857. (Bid File 12302905) (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-G.

ID 25-1056

Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and

River Park Properties III, for real property located at 2314 Mariposa Street,

Fresno, CA 93721 for the Police Department as a new Headquarters

(Council District 3):

Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class 1 and Section 15332/Class 32 of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

2. Approve a 21-year lease agreement between the City of Fresno

and River Park Properties III, a California limited partnership, to

lease real property for the purpose of a new Police Department

Headquarters, starting at $0 in the first year, then $1,285,598

annually for years two through six, subject to a 10% increase every

fifth year thereafter, totaling $29,838,618 over 21 years in rent plus

operating costs

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to

accept $500,000 in total Grant Funds and approving the application for

grant funds for the Youth Community Access Program (Citywide) (Subject

to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-H.

ID 25-1071

RESOLUTION 2025-226 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Professional Consultant Services for National

2.-I.

ID 25-881

Environmental

Policy

Act

(NEPA)

Assessment

and

Compliance

Documents (Bid File 12502412):

1. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with SWCA, Inc. dba

SWCA Environmental Consultants, in the amount not to exceed

$500,000, to provide environmental consulting services for the

Community Development Division, U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development funded projects, programs, and activities

through June 30, 2030.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for and acceptance of funding

from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program of the

California Housing and Community Development Department for the

development of affordable multi-family and single-family housing,

owner-occupied home rehabilitation, and down payment assistance to

benefit low- and moderate-income persons, and authorizing the City

Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary implementing documents.

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-J.

ID 25-1003

RESOLUTION 2025-227 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Annexation Application No. P25-00756, relating to

2.-K.

ID 25-1058

approximately 2.00 acres of the East Belmont and North Minnewawa

Avenues right-of-way between North Dewitt and North Bush Avenues

(Council District 7)

1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P25-00756 dated August

14, 2025, a finding that the proposed Project is exempt from the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA

Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to initiate

the

Reorganization”

Commission (“LAFCO”)

annexation

with

the

“Belmont-Minnewawa

Fresno Local Agency

Avenues

Formation

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the resolution

was subject to mayoral veto.

RESOLUTION 2025-228 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Annexation Application No. P25-00757, relating to

approximately 0.84 acres of the East Clinton Avenue right-of-way between

North Millbrook Avenue and North Sixth Street (Council District 4)

2.-L.

ID 25-1060

1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P25-00757, a finding that

the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)

(3), dated August 14, 2025.

2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to initiate

the annexation of the “Clinton-Millbrook Avenues Reorganization”

with the Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”)

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the resolution

was subject to mayoral veto.

RESOLUTION 2025-229 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Second Amendment to the Requirements Contract with

ID 25-1069

2.-M.

Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to increase the

not-to-exceed amount by $1,703,279.59 and increase the total contract

amount not-to-exceed $9,721,461.39, for the fifth and final year of the

Contract to purchase ferric chloride and authorize the Director of Public

Utilities, or designee, to sign the second amendment on behalf of the City.

Bid File 9562 (Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

ID 25-1033

2.-N.

2.-O.

2.-P.

CDM Smith, Inc., of Concord, California, in the amount of $383,798.00, to

increase the total contract amount to $2,300,691.00, and extend the term of

the Agreement to January 31, 2026 for the Groundwater and Landfill

Remediation Services at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill. (Council

District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with The Drala Project, Inc.,

ID 25-1036

dba The Redesign Group, for the purchase of enterprise-grade service and

storage units for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

System Upgrades, for an amount not to exceed $519,302.00, through

California Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01 under NASPO

ValuePoint Master Agreement No. 23026 with Dell Marketing L.P.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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

ID 25-1023

Parcel No. 433-485-13 as Annexation No. 70 to the City of Fresno

Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special

Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 11, 2025,

at 9:10 am. (Northwest corner of North Marty Avenue and West Shields

Avenue) (Council District 1)

RESOLUTION 2025-230 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the execution of Master Agreements, Award

2.-Q.

ID 25-999

Agreements and Program Supplements for state-funded transit projects

related to state transportation assistance authorized and administered by

The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), The California

State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), or The California Department of

Transportation (Caltrans). (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-231 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to take all Steps Necessary

2.-S.

ID 25-904

to Conduct a Fee Analysis Detailing the Costs Associated with

Administering and Enforcing a Proposed Tobacco Retail License Program

and to Recommend Associated Fees for Adoption by the City Council

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-233 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Discontinuing Enforcement of the No Parking

Ordinance in the Lowell Neighborhood (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-T.

ID 25-1114

RESOLUTION 2025-234 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Reject all bids received for Convention Center Management Services.

(Bid File 12501852) (Council District 3)

2.-B.

ID 25-1105

Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for

clarification on the impact of rejecting the bids.

Council discussion included: Assurance the rejection of bids would not

delay upcoming shows or affect reservations at the convention center;

Extension of current contract approved until the end of the year to ensure no

lapse in services; Need for an additional extension if the bid process

extends beyond December; current extension includes the authority for staff

to extend it administratively without returning to the council; and; need to

avoid a special meeting during the holiday season to approve an extension.

APPROVED

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

2.-F.

ID 25-959

Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and

Bericon Partners, LLC for office space located at 5051-5059 East

McKinley Avenue (Council District 4):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15301/Class 1 of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

2. Approve a lease agreement between the City of Fresno and

Bericon Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, to

lease office space for one year with an option to extend for two

additional one-year terms, starting at $58,059 a year with a 1.5%

annual increase, totaling $176,802 over three years in rent plus the

City’s proportionate share of utility costs

Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss consolidation in relation to the new Police Headquarters.

Council discussion included: current leased location's operations would not

be consolidated into the new downtown police headquarters; lease is

structured as one year with two optional one-year extensions; and; $176,000

lease cost over three years would still need to be budgeted for in future

years.

APPROVED

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

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

Esparza

***RESOLUTION - Naming the 49-Acre Park at 2155 South Peach Ave.

“Southeast Fresno Sports Complex” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-R.

ID 25-1074

Councilmember moved the above item to Contested Consent to get

clarification on the park naming process.

Council discussion included: 99 of the 110 e-mails received being in

support of the name change to "Southeast Fresno Sports Complex;" the

possibility of naming of facilities inside the park in recognition of people;

whether council approval is required when naming facilities; the need for

clarity in ordinance to avoid future confusion and ensure proper processes

are followed; acknowledgment of community members who have been

instrumental in advocating for park projects; public comments and feedback,

the public's role in the naming process, and the need to balance differing

opinions highlight the importance of public outreach and the need for

continued community involvement in the naming process; the donation and

designation of the park by the federal government and its designation as a

community park in the city's master plan; economic and social impact on the

park is expected to host tournaments and attract visitors, boosting the local

economy; previously tabling the item until the vacancy in Council District 5

was filled; the impact of elections and the tradition of deferring to the

district's Councilmember for local decisions; community meetings and

outreach to gather input on the park design and amenities; and; support for

the council members’ decision and recommendation for the park name.

RESOLUTION 2025-232 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Council President

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

by the following vote:

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

No: 1 - Arias

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

unscheduled communication: Linda Jason, Maria Alvarez Garcia, Brian

Kelly, Larry Torres, Christopher Leal, Harmon Singh Dylan, and Dez

Martinez.

4. CITY COUNCIL

Update on the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City

of Fresno and Uptown, LP for the Uptown Apartments housing

development project

4.-A.

ID 25-1115

The above item was presented to Council by Uptown, L.P. President

Salvador Gonzalez.

Council discussion included: context and background for the project has

been ongoing for about a decade and requires multiple permits; use of

property for staging area for water and sewer construction; investments by

the developer with over a million dollars in soft costs to reach the permitting

stage; gap financing to complete the project; transition to the 2025 building

code would impact projects, requiring those that do not meet the deadline to

redesign in order to comply with the new regulations; housing projects

downtown that have not yet submitted building applications and would be

affected by the new code; development agreement expiration date; reverter

clause and performance benchmarks does not have a specific deadline but

is tied to project completion; establishment of revolving loan fund the notice

of availability will solicit feedback and outline the terms of the proposed

revolving loan fund; interest rate terms for the proposed revolving loan fund

for market-rate housing; excitement about the project and the city's

leadership in investing in affordable housing, and the importance of also

focusing on market-rate housing to reinvigorate the economy and generate

property tax revenue, state funding and revolving loan fund to support

projects like this; California building code updates goes into effect on

January 1st, and projects must submit complete applications by

mid-December to be reviewed under the current code; encouragement and

support for the developer and the project; bridge loan interest for market-rate

housing projects; support for market-rate housing for economic growth and

public safety funding; expansion of project list for residential projects to

include citywide projects, not just downtown; and; project processing not

processed ministerially but through a planned development permit.

PRESENTED

Update on the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City

ID 25-1116

4.-B.

of Fresno and 2500 MLK, LLC., for the West Creek Village housing

development

There was no presentation to Council.

Council discussion included: Request for a written memo on the status of

the development agreement and whether benchmarks have been met; City's

Compliance outlined in the agreement, including investments and project

approvals; Developer's Responsibility, and communication or progress; and:

request for a memo outlining the city's ability to terminate the development

agreement for non-performance.

PRESENTED

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 3:58 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 25-1095

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code

Section 54957.6

City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; 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

CONSULTATION WITH CHIEF OF POLICE - Government Code Section

ID 25-1035

5.-B.

54957(a)

Topic: Matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings and the

security of essential public services, the public’s right to access them, or a

threat to critical infrastructure controls or critical infrastructure information

relating to cybersecurity.

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-C.

ID 25-1022

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Herndon-Riverside Coalition for Responsible Community Planning v.

City of Fresno, et al.

Fresno Superior Court; Case No.: 24CECG02208

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 25-1099

5.-D.

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

Case Name: Josephine Dwelshauvers vs. City of Fresno et al.

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG00756

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-E.

ID 25-1044

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name: Robert Chavez, Jr. v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by

Tristar Risk Management, Claim No. 1010102186-ADR-1

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-F.

ID 25-1104

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities Court of Appeal Case

No.: F084662; and Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno

Court of Appeal Case No.: F084666 (PARCS Department)

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 25-1020

5.-G.

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

Public Comment Received - Accepted by Council President

ID 25-1151

ID 25-1021

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

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

5.-H.

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 25-1117

5.-I.

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