2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Annalisa Perea  
Vice President - Mike Karbassi  
Councilmembers:  
Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, October 10, 2024  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written  
9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Councilmember Esparza joined the meeting at 9:12 A.M.  
Present: 7 -  
President Annalisa Perea  
Vice President Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Invocation by Sr. Pastor Elias Loera of Family Christian Assembly  
Mario Espanosa of the Christian Life Assembly gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:  
2-F (ID 24-1312) rejecting the bid for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing  
Beacon Project - the title should not include Fresno City Council District 2.  
The title should reference County Supervisor District 2 and Fresno City  
Council Districts 4 and 6.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
2-H (ID 24-1057) regarding updates for water conservation measures and  
the City’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Citywide) - tabled to October  
31, 2024, by Councilmember Arias and Staff.  
2-L (ID 24-559) regarding an agreement with Community Health  
Improvement Partners to administer an independent living home – tabled to  
October 31, 2024, by Councilmember Arias.  
2-P (ID 24-1366) regarding Resolution of Intention Number 1155-D to vacate  
portions of excess public street right of way – tabled to October 31, 2024, by  
Vice President Karbassi.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-F (ID 24-1312) rejecting the bid for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing  
Beacon Project - moved to contested consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, the Agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Carol Lewis Day”  
ID 24-857  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for "Indigenous Peoples’ Day”  
ID 24-1188  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month presented to  
Centro La Familia and Marjaree Mason Center  
ID 24-1249  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week  
ID 24-1326  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Public  
Works and PARCS Departments for transforming a previously vacant lot into  
Keats Park, and for their beautification efforts along the Shaw Avenue  
Corridor. Attended and spoke at Jim Boren's Advanced Communication and  
Journalism class at Fresno State. Announced the district’s fourth annual Fall  
Fest.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Announced the repaving  
of streets in District 7, and acknowledged residents for their patience.  
Recognized the importance of Indigenous People's Day. Announced the  
upcoming Trunk or Treat events. Attended the California Economic Summit.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Graffiti  
Abatement Team for outstanding work removing graffiti; the Department of  
Public Utilities Litter Control Team for responsiveness picking up trash, and;  
the Captain of the Southwest Policing District for his responsiveness.  
Requested a follow-up with the current Tower Precinct Captain. Announced  
the launch of the Chinatown and Downtown Facade Program, and Invited  
small business owners to apply for city funds. Announced applications for  
speed bumps has opened, and encouraged residents to apply for the  
service.  
Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Expressed gratitude to Joe  
Prado and his team with the County Department of Public Health for the tour  
and meeting. Acknowledged Scott Mozier and the Public Works department  
for their efforts with various projects. Expressed gratitude to Councilmember  
Bredefeld, Police Captains for Northwest and Northeast, Clovis Unified, and  
Trustee Clint Olivier for their efforts in addressing public safety concerns  
along the Blackstone Corridor. Acknowledged Code Enforcement, the City  
Attorney’s Office, and the Heart Team for their support dealing with  
businesses and the unhoused population.  
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Announced her address to  
a Political Science class at Fresno City College, and thanked Professor  
Theresa for the invitation. Expressed appreciation to the Fresno Area  
Hispanic Foundation for their annual "Latinapreneur" Program, and  
speaking at the event. Attended the fifth annual "Happily Ever After"  
Storyland event. Acknowledged the Central Policing District for partnering  
with District 1 to host a "National Coffee with a Cop" event.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Announced meeting with individuals  
from Punjab Agricultural University in India to celebrate their partnership  
Fresno State’s agricultural program. Attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony  
for the opening of the Applied Technology Center at Clovis Community  
College.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Announced the updated  
definition of "Highest Needs Neighborhoods" for Measure “P” was sent out.  
Announced the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Environmental Impact Report  
(EIR) had been released for public comment. Announced a comprehensive  
memo on the Tower District Specific Plan was sent to Councilmembers.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
There were no reports or comments from City Clerk Stermer or City Attorney  
Janz.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a  
Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number  
9, Annexation Number 62: (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number  
444-092-40) (Located on the south side of East Clinton Avenue, west of  
North Blackstone Avenue) (Council District 7)  
ID 24-1337  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 62; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election; (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results; (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for  
the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 62;  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:17 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Engineering Technician Gonzales. Upon call, no  
members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:19  
A.M.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-241 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-242 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-243 ADOPTED  
BILL B-35 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-035  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Chavez  
9:15 A.M. #1  
HEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Tentative Parcel Map No.  
2023-13 and related Environmental Assessment No. TPM 2023-13 for  
approximately 2.76 acres of property located on the northeast corner of  
North West and West Olive Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and  
Development Department.  
ID 24-1221  
1. ADOPT an Environmental Assessment No. TPM-2023-13 dated  
February 6, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
Exemption.  
through  
a
Section  
15315/Class  
15  
Categorical  
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and  
Development Department Director in the approval of Tentative Parcel  
Map No. 2023-13 authorizing the subdivision of approximately 2.67  
acres of property into a two-lot subdivision, subject to the following:  
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the  
Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13  
dated July 3, 2024.  
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: Todd Sheller, and John Dohlin. Public  
comment closed at 10:46 A.M.  
Council discussion included: Fresno Chaffee Zoo's growth and relocation of  
business offices; CalTrans and High Speed Rail corridor upgrades; the  
development agreement with Lyles Diversified; Americans with Disabilities  
Act (ADA) compliance; proposed requirements for the applicant, and;  
property use changes, estimated costs, and street light and sidewalk  
improvements.  
Councilmember Arias read the following motion and findings into the record:  
Motion to grant the appeal and approve the project without the sidewalk or  
lighting conditions. Specifically, Council finds under FMC 15-3311 and  
15-3804:  
1. There currently exists adequate overhead lighting; and  
2. The underground lighting system is not required based upon the nature of  
the neighborhood, the amount and type of existing development, and the  
existing or potential traffic in the area.  
3. Given the present good condition of the sidewalk, improvements are not  
required.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
9:15 A.M. #2  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a  
Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number  
9, Annexation Number 59: (Final Parcel Map Number 2004-36) (East  
Belmont Avenue and North Laverne Avenue) (Council District 5)  
ID 24-1336  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 59 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto);  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto);  
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for  
the Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 59.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 11:00 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Engineering Technician Gonzales. Upon call, no  
members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 11:01  
A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-244 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-245 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-246 ADOPTED  
BILL B-36 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-036  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
9:25 A.M.  
HEARING to consider initiation of the Tower District Specific Plan update,  
pertaining to all properties located within the boundaries of the Tower  
District Specific Plan area of the Fresno General Plan.  
ID 24-1306  
1. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02869 initiating the Tower  
District Specific Plan Draft Land Use Map and Draft Specific Plan  
update  
2. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02420 initiating preparation of  
the Tower Entertainment District Overlay  
3. RESOLUTION - Application No. P24-02871 initiating preparation of  
the Tower District Specific Plan Objective Design Standards  
4. Second contract amendment extending the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Wallace, Roberts and Todd (WRT) to June 30,  
2025.  
The above item was called to order at 11:02 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Asadoorian. Upon call, the following  
members of the public addressed Council: Brook Payton, Chris Johnson,  
Elliot. Public comment closed at 11:28 A.M.  
Council President Perea announced that a majority of Councilmembers  
must recuse themselves from this item due to conflicts. She noted the rules  
required a random selection of Councilmembers to determine which  
recused members would be allowed to participate in order to reach a  
quorum on this matter. The Councilmembers would announce their  
recusals.  
City Attorney Janz read the following statement into the record: When using  
the legally required participation exception, the randomly selected  
participating Councilmembers may only participate in public deliberations  
regarding the matter, and any related close session items required by the  
law. The Councilmembers may not attempt to influence the outcome of the  
matter, behind the scenes, by engaging in private discussions with other  
members or staff - your influence of this item has to be done here in public.  
Also, the conflict will be stated for the record. Just like any other conflict,  
please state what the conflict is, for example, your primary residence or not  
your primary residence or a different property.  
Councilmember Arias announced his conflict involved an interest in real  
property that was his primary residence. He stated a conflict could arise  
because a Tower Specific Plan implementation could affect his real property  
which was located within the bounds of the plan.  
Councilmember Chavez announced his conflict involved an interest in real  
property that was not his primary residence. He stated a conflict could arise  
because the Tower District Specific Plan implementation could affect his  
real property which was located within the bounds of the plan.  
Councilmember Esparza announced his conflict involved an interest in real  
property that was his primary residence. He stated a conflict could arise  
because the Tower District Specific Plan implementation could affect his  
real property which was located within the bounds of the plan.  
Vice President Karbassi announced his conflict involved an interest in real  
property. The real property at issue was APN 444-054-11. He stated a  
conflict could arise because the Tower District Specific Plan implementation  
could affect his real property which was located within the bounds of the  
plan.  
Council President Perea announced her conflict involved an interest in real  
property that was not her primary residence. She stated the property was  
720 East Vassar Avenue and a conflict could arise because the Tower  
District Specific Plan implementation could affect her real property which  
was located within the bounds of the plan.  
City Clerk Stermer announced he would load a box with red and green cards  
which would be drawn to reach the minimum number of Councilmembers  
required to reach a quorum on this item - four members were needed. The  
two Councilmembers without conflicts on the matter would automatically  
participate on the matter. As such, two green cards and three red cards  
would be placed in the box, to be drawn one at a time in reverse council  
number order. The two Councilmembers that pull the green cards would be  
required to participate. The three Councilmembers that pull the red cards  
would remain recused.  
Upon the random drawing, Councilmembers Arias and Esparza drew the  
green cards and were therefore selected to participate in the matter along  
with non-conflicted members Maxwell and Bredefeld. Councilmembers  
Perea, Karbassi and Chavez would remain recused and not participate.  
Council discussion included: Contract expiration date, and continuing this  
item to a future date and time to give Councilmembers the opportunity to  
engage the public. Additional information was requested by Council.  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED to November 7, 2024,  
at 9:25 A.M.. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Recused: 3 - Perea, Karbassi and Chavez  
9:30 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development’s FY24 Pathways to Removing obstacles to Housing (PRO  
Housing) grant application:  
ID 24-1176  
1. HEARING to obtain public comments on the City’s Draft PRO  
Housing application; and  
2. *** RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant  
application and acceptance of funds from the U.S. Department  
of Housing and Urban Development’s FY24 Pathways to  
Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) grant to fund  
the development of affordable housing and authorizing the City  
Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing  
documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 11:35 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Manager Cambron.  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public comment  
closed at 11:35 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-239 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Carol Goiburn to discuss “Making Fresno a Nuclear Free  
Zone and 1985 Measure B Nuclear Free Zone Act” (District 4 Resident)  
ID 24-1325  
APPEARED  
10:03 A.M.  
Appearance by Anna Rhinehart to discuss Operation Clean Up Schedule.  
(District 1 Resident)  
ID 24-1345  
A brief response was provided by the Assistant Director of Public Utilities  
Alkhayyat and City Manager White.  
APPEARED  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and  
Closed Session items, no members of the public addressed Council.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
Approval of the minutes for September 26, 2024, regular meeting  
2.-A.  
ID 24-1351  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to California Tupman and Romain Park Improvements  
Project (Bid File No. 12500042) (Council Districts 3 and 7):  
2.-B.  
ID 24-1283  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination,  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2 of  
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental  
Assessment No. PC00326 and PC00319, for the California  
Tupman and Romain Park Improvements Project;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $434,056.02 to  
Geometric Construction Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the California Tupman and  
Romain Park Improvements Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the South Peach Avenue Park Project (Bid File  
2.-C.  
ID 24-1284  
12402799) (Council District 5):  
1. Adopt an Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH  
2021040358, dated April 12, 2021, prepared for Development  
Permit  
Application  
No.  
P21-00726  
pursuant  
to  
California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $9,653,846.35 for  
the Base Bid plus all six (6) Add Alternates to American Paving Co.  
of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible  
bidder for the South Peach Avenue Park Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a construction contract in the amount of $449,289 to Harris  
2.-D.  
2.-E.  
ID 24-1299  
Development Corp. dba HBC Enterprises, of Clovis, California, as the  
lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Cary Bleacher and ADA  
Improvements Project. (Bid File No. 12500111) (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 24-1304  
Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Engineering Services  
Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California,  
in the amount of $12,710, increasing the total contract amount to $624,379,  
with a remaining contingency amount not to exceed $6,647, due to an  
increased scope of services for the construction document phase of the  
Southwest Recycled Water System Storage Tank and Booster Pump  
Station Project (Fresno County).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Knight Avenue Improvements Project between  
Jensen Avenue and Grove Avenue (Bid File No. 12500187) (Council  
District 3):  
2.-G.  
ID 24-1314  
1.  
Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to  
Section 15301/Class  
1
(Existing Facilities) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $567,905 to Avison  
Construction, Inc. of Madera, California.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to updating water conservation measures and the City’s  
Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Citywide):  
2.-H.  
ID 24-1057  
1. Adopt a finding that the proposed updates to the City’s water  
conservation  
measures  
are  
exempt  
from  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense  
exemption in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no  
possibility the proposed changes will have a significant effect on the  
environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;  
2. BILL (for introduction) - Amending Subsection (vv) of Section 6-501,  
Subsections (a) and (e) of Section 6-520, and Section 6-522 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code, relating to regulations for urban water  
conservation and water efficient landscape standards;  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Amending the Water Shortage Contingency Plan  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 571st Amendment to the Master  
Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to update water rate penalties  
relating to conditions of service work in the Public Utilities Section  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
5. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the issuance of fines for violations of  
the Fresno Municipal Code’s water conservation regulations based  
on water meter data and rescinding Resolution No. 2018-253  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
TABLED TO OCTOBER 31, 2024  
Approve the award of a service contract to REMIX of San Francisco,  
2.-I.  
ID 24-1308  
California, for cloud-based transit planning software for a total not to  
exceed $197,000 over five years plus two optional one-year extensions.  
(Bid File 12402788)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 16th Amendment to the Annual  
2.-J.  
ID 24-1273  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate $296,000  
from the State of California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to the Parks,  
After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department  
for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety programming (Citywide) (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2024-247 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps  
Program Grant  
1. Accept the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program  
2.-K.  
ID 24-1356  
Grant and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all  
grant related documents.  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 18th amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation  
Resolution  
(AAR)  
No.  
2024-122  
appropriating  
$1,080,902.56 for the OneFresno Youth Jobs Corps Program  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-240 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an Agreement with Community Health Improvement Partners to  
2.-L.  
ID 24-559  
administer an Independent Living Home - Rapid Rehousing program  
(ILA-RR) in the total amount of $2,882,282.63 using Encampment  
Resolution Funding (ERF-3R).  
TABLED TO OCTOBER 31, 2024  
Approve First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House  
2.-M.  
ID 24-819  
for professional emergency shelter, bridge housing, street outreach, and  
navigation services for individuals experiencing homelessness in two State  
encampment areas extending the contract term to July 30, 2025, and  
increasing  
funding  
by  
$2,001,280.00 in  
Encampment  
Resolution  
Funding-Round 3 (ERF-3R) grant for  
$11,781,605.71.  
a
total program award of  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions  
pertaining  
to  
the  
2022 Environmental  
Protection  
Agency  
2.-N.  
ID 24-1094  
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant  
1. Approve the consultant services agreement between the City of  
Fresno and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in the amount of  
$101,750 to perform environmental consultant services for  
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant activities with a contract  
performance period to January 31, 2027  
2. Authorize the Planning and Development Director to accept  
$1,000,000 in total grant funding for the Brownfields Revolving Loan  
Fund grant and execute all related documents applicable to the  
2022 Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Revolving Loan  
Fund Grant  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application for  
Competitive Grant Funds to the California Transportation Commission’s  
2.-O.  
ID 24-1338  
Local Partnership Competitive Program for the BNSF Blackstone  
McKinley Grade Separation Project Totaling up to $25 Million in Request  
for Funding; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant  
Agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee. (Council  
Districts 1 and 7)  
RESOLUTION 2024-248 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1155-D to vacate  
2.-P.  
ID 24-1366  
portions of excess public street right of way on the northeast side of North  
Weber Avenue and the southeast side of West Farrington Avenue,  
northwest of West Herndon Avenue (Council District 2):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment for Planned  
Development & Development Permit Application No. P22-00207;  
2. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number  
1155-D to vacate portions of excess public street right of way on the  
northeast side of North Weber Avenue and the southeast side of  
West Farrington Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue;  
3. Set the required public hearing at 9:30 a.m. on October 31, 2024.  
TABLED TO OCTOBER 31, 2024  
Approve the reappointment of Sarah Harris to the Fresno County  
Transportation Authority with a term ending October, 10, 2026.  
2.-Q.  
2.-R.  
ID 24-1202  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending 11-115 of the Fresno Municipal Code  
ID 24-1371  
relating to the adoption of rules and regulations restricting vehicular or  
pedestrian traffic through alleys.  
BILL B-37 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Repealing and Restating Resolution 2022-086  
Establishing the City of Fresno Tree Policy (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2.-S.  
2.-T.  
ID 24-1279  
RESOLUTION 2024-249 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Section 13-305 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code, relating to Tree Preservation  
ID 24-1278  
BILL B-38 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject the bid for the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project. (Bid File  
No. 12402193-1) (Council District 2, 4, and 6)  
2.-F.  
ID 24-1312  
Councilmember Bredefeld announced he no longer had questions regarding  
this item and motioned to approve it. There was no additional discussion by  
Council.  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Progress of Code Enforcement, including ASET Quarterly report.  
3.-A.  
ID 24-1352  
The above item was presented to Council by Chief Assistant City Attorney  
Camarena, Assistant City Attorney Roberson, and City Attorney Janz.  
Council discussion included: structuring a future citywide ordinance;  
updates for the Belmont corridor and South Tower, and; fines and  
enforcement against property owners.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council with unscheduled  
communication:  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, Chief Assistant City Attorney Collet announced each  
of the items that would be discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 1:55 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 24-1327  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
John Rose v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
21CECG03763  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 24-1328  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
Significant Exposure to Litigation:  
Edward Cruz & Jennyfer Pena v. City of Fresno, Risk File No.  
RM2023045072 (Public Works 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 24-1342  
5.-C.  
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section  
54956.9: 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 24-1362  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi  
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers,  
Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees  
Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic),  
Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire  
Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International  
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police  
Officers Association (FPOA Management) Unit 10; 8. International  
Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City  
of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of  
Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA); 11. Fresno  
Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:  
24CECG01199  
5.-E.  
ID 24-1374  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-F.  
ID 24-1349  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,  
employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a  
public employee. Title: City Attorney  
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor  
negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Annalisa Perea.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 3:58 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
October 31, 2024, regular meeting with Councilmember Arias, and Maxwell absent.