2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
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City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
President - Tyler Maxwell  
Vice President - Annalisa Perea  
Councilmembers:  
Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, October 19, 2023  
Council Chambers (In  
Person and/or Electronic)  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:10 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Council President Tyler Maxwell  
Vice President Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Invocation by Reverend Jessica Harmon, who is the Cathedral Curate at St. James  
Episcopal Cathedral  
Reverend Jessica Harmon 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:  
Consent Calendar Item 1-M (ID 23-1525) regarding the 5th Amendment to  
Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 3, Unit  
3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) - there was a correction to Exhibit  
13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) to update the  
Animal Center Supervisor monthly salary from $5,687 - $6,913 to $6,450 -  
$7,803 in the staff report, Resolution and Salary Tables.  
Closed Session item 5-B (ID 23-1529) regarding CONFERENCE WITH  
LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section  
54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case name: 1 Community Compact v. City of  
Fresno. – was removed from the agenda by the City Attorney’s Office.  
Vice President Perea recused herself from Consent Calendar item 1-Q (ID  
23-1443) regarding Woodward Tot Lot and ADA Accessibility Improvements.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO  
CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
1-B (ID 23-1511) regarding the appointment of Chenier Derrick to the  
Disability Advisory Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024. Approve  
the appointment of Kurt Madden to the Fresno Regional Workforce  
Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2025. Approve the  
reappointments of Edgar Blunt, Scott Miller, and Terry Metters Jr. to the  
Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for terms ending November  
1, 2025 – was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-D (ID 23-1379) regarding the rebudget of American Rescue Plan Act  
(ARPA) grant funding within various Departments – was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-F (ID 23-1484) regarding the Fresno Fire Department’s Firefighting  
Turnouts - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-H (ID 23-1482) regarding the award of a construction contract for the City  
Hall North and South Parking Lot Security Camera project adding a total of  
40 security cameras to the North and South parking lots (Bid File 12302202)  
- was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-L ( ID 23-1466) regarding the FY24 Position Authorization Resolution No.  
2023-184: 1: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 5th Amendment to Position  
Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184, adding three (3) full-time  
positions in the Public Works Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) - was  
moved to Contested Consent by Council President Maxwell.  
1-O (ID 23-1485) regarding the homeless youth services agreement  
provided under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP)  
program (Bid File 12400090 - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Chavez.  
1-R (ID 23-1483) regarding a construction contract for the Base Bid plus all  
eight (8) Add Alternates in the total amount of $8,646,293 to Avison  
Construction, Inc of Madera, CA - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
1-W (ID 23-1490) regarding a contract to ScrubCan Inc., a California  
corporation, to provide janitorial services at Department of Public Utilities  
facilities - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi,the agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “National Latino/a Physician Day”  
ID 23-1458  
PRESENTED  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 23-1501  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments: Requested the meeting  
be adjourned in memory of Roselyn 'Roz' Clark, co-founder of Fresno's  
Neighborhood Watch.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Acknowledged staff and  
announced the new dog park and the upcoming naming of the park.  
Announced on November 4, 2023, there will be a bike and helmet giveaway  
in Tower District at 11:00 a.m. in partnership with the Fresno County Bike  
Coalition. Acknowledged staff for their weekly cleanup efforts in Chinatown.  
Acknowledged staff for the progress on the water tower improvements and  
preserving it as a historic asset.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Fresno  
Fair's successful event. Toured Fresno Unified's new Farber Educational  
Complex and acknowledged staff for installing a crosswalk light on the  
corner, which will improve safety for families and children traveling to and  
from the school. Requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Roselyn 'Roz'  
Clark, Dr. Alfred Valles, and his wife Selina Valles.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments: Mentioned the District 6  
community meeting was held and acknowledged city staff members for  
attending the meeting.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Announced and  
acknowledged staff for the kickoff of the fall season of town hall meeting.  
Attended the ribbon-cutting event for Webster Park in the Webster  
Elementary neighborhood. Announced the upcoming “Trunk or Treat” event  
at Manchester Center on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to  
1:00 p.m. Announced the Taco Truck Throwdown event at Chukchansi Park  
on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Fresno  
Arts Council and Lilia Chavez for partnering on the repainting of two  
crosswalks. Congratulated the firefighters and employees who recently  
celebrated awards and promotions. Gave appreciation to the ISD  
Department for their great assistance. Acknowledged the Public Works  
teams for their regular presence in District 1 neighborhoods, leading to  
positive improvements. Participated in the "Firefighter for a Day" program  
offered by the Fresno Fire Department with plans to create a physical and  
mental challenge.  
Council President Maxwell Reports and Comments: Announced the  
upcoming third Annual Fall Fest in District 4 on Saturday, October 28, 2023,  
at 11:00 a.m. located at Large Park 4424 North Milbrook Avenue.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: The following tray memos  
were provided to Council: Measure P Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report, Fall  
Home and Garden Show event and discussed Planning and Development  
will be present to discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS). Acknowledged  
and announced the City of Fresno ISD was recognized as the recipient of  
the prestigious 2023 MISAC (Municipal Information Systems Association of  
California) Excellence in Information Technology Practices Award. Gave an  
update to Council on the implementation of the Charter fence gate, to be in  
effect as of November 1, 2023.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: Announced the need to fill a  
vacancy on the Civil Service Board and provided information on how to  
apply. Noted the deadline for voter registration for the March 5, 2024,  
presidential primary is February 20, 2024. Mentioned the availability of a  
candidate guidebook for those interested in running for local office.  
City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments: Provided an update on the  
Waste Tire Amnesty event in District 7, where 877 waste tires were  
collected. Gave special thanks to code enforcement, specifically the Legal  
Dumping Task Force, for their efforts.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Fernardo  
Elizando; Steve Diddy; Jennifer McElland (10:05 a.m.); Robert McCloskey  
(1-D); Matthew Gillian (1-D); Linda Tubach; Lisa Flores; Rebekah Shannon;  
Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Daisy; Lethal Garcia, and Scott Oldenburg.  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approval of Minutes for September 28, 2023, Regular Meeting, October 5,  
2023, Regular Meeting, and October 5, 2023, Special Meeting.  
1.-A.  
ID 23-1507  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve first amendment to the consultant services agreement with RS&H  
California, Inc., to provide professional airport planning and environmental  
consulting services to prepare and implement an Air Traffic Control Tower  
Replacement Work Plan for Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the  
amount of $329,179 (Council District 4).  
1.-C.  
1.-E.  
ID 23-1424  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 23-1500  
Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the  
Valley Dream Center (VDC):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 for proposed project pursuant to  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
2. Approve an agreement with VDC allocating $200,000 in ARPA  
funding for capital improvements to the Valley Dream Center’s  
gymnasium located at 1835 N Winery Avenue.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 20th Amendment to the Annual  
1.-G.  
ID 23-1498  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) 2023-185 appropriating $236,600 for the  
2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Firefighters Annual Physicals  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2023-276 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of  
a
cooperative purchase agreement to Altec  
1.-I.  
ID 23-1509  
Industries, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama, for the purchase of five Altec  
bucket trucks in the amount of $1,027,905 procured by means of a  
cooperative purchase agreement with Sourcewell, for the Department of  
Public Works and Department of Public Utilities.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the purchase of laptops, docking stations, and desktops from Dell  
1.-J.  
ID 23-1339  
Technologies (Dell) in an amount not to exceed $2,525,100, utilizing  
NASPO Contract MNWNC-108/7-15-70-34-003 for year two of the  
Citywide Computer Replacement Plan (Plan).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Amendment 4 to the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler  
Technologies, Inc. reallocating funds within the project from unspent  
Software as a Service (SaaS) fees. No additional funding is requested.  
1.-K.  
1.-M.  
ID 23-1503  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fifth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary  
ID 23-1525  
Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory  
White Collar (FCEA) by adding the new classification and providing a  
monthly salary step plan range for Animal Care Specialist I, Animal Care  
Specialist II, Senior Animal Care Specialist and Animal Services  
Representative I, Animal Services Representative II, Senior Animal  
Services Representative; and amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt  
Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classification  
and providing a salary step plan range for Animal Center Supervisor,  
effective October 23, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
City Clerk Stermer announced the following correction was made to the  
above item -correction to Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and  
Professional (CFPEA) to update the Animal Center Supervisor monthly  
salary from $5,687 - $6,913 to $6,450 - $7,803 in the staff report, Resolution  
and Salary Tables.  
RESOLUTION 2023-278 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the demolition of a city owned building located at  
ID 23-1369  
1.-N.  
735-741 H Street, Fresno CA 93721- Parcel Number 467-040-23 (District  
3).  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approve an Interfund Loan Agreement between  
the General Fund and the Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund.  
(Requires 5 Affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION  
-
Declaring an Urgent Necessity for the  
Preservation of Life, Health, Property; and Authorizing the Planning  
& Development Director or Designee to Enter Into and Administer  
Contracts for the Demolition of Dangerous Structures, and Removal  
of Hazardous Materials Without Advertised Competitive Bidding;  
and Approve the Following Contracts: David Knott Incorporated tor  
Demolition Services In An Amount Not To Exceed $589,972 And  
Centec Construction For The Removal Of Hazardous Materials in an  
Amount Not To Exceed $99,360; and Authorize the Planning &  
Development Director to Sign Such Contracts (Requires  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
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3. **RESOLUTION - Adopt the 25TH Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 to appropriate  
$540,000.00 in the General Fund for demolition of a city owned  
building located at 735-741 H Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (Requires  
5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
4. Approve an agreement with JSA Environmental Consulting in the  
amount of $50,160.00 for remediation of any hazardous materials.  
RESOLUTION 2023-279 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-280 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-281 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a proposed permanent affordable housing project at  
6507 North Polk Avenue, known as the Welcome Home Project (District 2):  
1. ***RESOLUTION Authorizing acceptance of Project Homekey  
1.-P.  
ID 23-1523  
-
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Funding from the State of California Department of Housing and  
Community Development for the Welcome Home Project in the  
amount of $21,983,607 and authorizing the City Manager or  
designee to enter into and execute a standard agreement to secure  
the Homekey 3 funds and participate in the Homekey 3 Program  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION  
Appropriation  
-
Adopting the 24th amendment to the Annual  
Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating  
$21,983,700 to the Homekey Program fund for Fiscal Year 2023-  
2024. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (part of the  
American Rescue Plan Act) Agreement with Valley Teen Ranch for  
development of the Welcome Home Project, in an amount not to  
exceed $2,800,000.  
4. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Teen Ranch  
related to the Welcome Home Project and the State of California  
Homekey 3 Program.  
Councilmember Karbassi acknowledged staff and highlighted the  
importance of accepting $23 million in state funds for the project and  
acknowledged the community's feedback on parking, traffic patterns, and  
infrastructure needs.  
RESOLUTION 2023-282 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-283 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Woodward Tot Lot and ADA Accessibility  
ID 23-1443  
1.-Q.  
Improvements (Council District 6):  
1. Reject the bid received and direct staff to re-bid the project (Bid File  
12400255).  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Quad Knopf, Inc, dba QK, in the amount not to  
exceed $7,500, for a total increased contract amount not to exceed  
$57,200, for professional support services to re-bid the project.  
Vice President Perea recused herself from the above item. The item was  
approved 6-0 by the following vote:  
Ayes (6): Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza, Maxwell  
Recused (1): Perea  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Friant Road Southbound Right Turn Lane  
ID 23-1469  
1.-S.  
Extension at Audubon Drive (Bid File 12303030) (Council District 6):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $697,625 to Avison  
Construction, Inc., Madera, California.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Tulare Complete Streets Project from 6th Street to  
ID 23-1473  
1.-T.  
Cedar Avenue (Bid  
File No. 12300027) (Council Districts 5 and 7):  
1.  
Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to  
Sections 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), 15303/Class 3 (New  
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and 15304/Class  
4 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2.  
Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,339,250 to  
Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with BKF  
1.-U.  
1.-V.  
ID 23-1474  
Engineers, from Oakland, California in the amount of $149,773, with a  
$10,000 contingency, for the design and construction support services for  
the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements Project between Fruit Avenue  
and Palm Avenue (Council District 1 and 2).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Audubon Drive and Del Mar Avenue Traffic Signal  
Installation (Bid File No. 12302647) (Council District 2):  
1. RESOLUTION adopting findings pursuant California  
ID 23-1516  
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to  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines sections 15091 and  
15093 as required by CEQA guidelines section 15096 for the River  
West Eaton Trail Extension Project.  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,016,680 to  
American Paving Company, of Fresno, California.  
RESOLUTION 2023-284 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the consultant services agreement with  
Water Systems Consulting, Inc., to extend the term of the contract to  
1.-X.  
ID 23-1491  
December 31, 2026, for the development of the Metropolitan Water  
Resources Management Plan, Programmatic Environmental Impact Report  
and 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (Citywide).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Third Amendment to the consultant services agreement with  
CDM Smith, Inc., to expand the scope of services, extend the agreement to  
June 30, 2025, and increase the contract amount by $644,753 for a total  
amount of $1,390,403 for Groundwater and Landfill Remediation Services  
at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill (Council District 3).  
1.-Y.  
ID 23-1496  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the consultant services agreement with  
1.-Z.  
ID 23-1497  
NBS Government Finance Group, to extend the term of the agreement to  
December 27, 2024, for the previously approved contract in the amount of  
$139,689 for the Study for Various Utility Connection and Capacity Fees.  
(Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of City-owned property for public  
1.-AA.  
ID 23-1366  
street purposes to accommodate the construction of a public driveway  
approach to the new South Peach Park on the easterly side of Peach  
Avenue (Council District 5).  
RESOLUTION 2023-285 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6269 as  
1.-BB.  
ID 23-1449  
Annexation Number 147 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
public hearing for Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 10:00 am (located on  
the southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and North Alicante Drive)  
(Council District 6).  
RESOLUTION 2023-286 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the award of a Maintenance Agreement with DILAX  
Systems US Inc., in the amount of $228,855.00:  
1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that DILAX Systems,  
1.-CC.  
ID 23-1451  
Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform maintenance services for the  
Department of Transportation, FAX Division, on the Automatic  
Passenger Counter system (APC).  
2. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that DILAX Systems, Inc., is  
uniquely capable as defined by the Federal Transit Administration  
for sole source non-competitive procurements, to perform software  
maintenance services for the Department of Transportation.  
3. Award a three (3) year contract with two (2) 1-year optional  
extensions for an Annual Hardware and Software Maintenance  
Agreement as part of the Automatic Passenger Counters (APC)  
Project to DILAX Systems US Inc., in the amount of $228,855.00.  
4. Authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all  
related documents.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of Product Requirements Contract 12400064 for  
Fresno Area Express Fare Media for two years with four optional one-year  
extensions to EDM Technology, Inc. (Bid File 12400064). Purchases made  
by the City of Fresno Department of Transportation shall not exceed  
$338,528.74 during the initial two-year contract period.  
1.-DD.  
1.-EE.  
ID 23-1455  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the reappointment of James S. Kitch and Myra N. Coble to the  
ID 23-1524  
Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee for a term which  
serves at the pleasure of the Councilmember.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Chenier Derrick to the Disability Advisory  
1.-B.  
ID 23-1511  
Commission for a term ending June 30, 2024. Approve the appointment of  
Kurt Madden to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a  
term ending November 1, 2025. Approve the reappointments of Edgar  
Blunt, Scott Miller, and Terry Metters Jr. to the Fresno Regional Workforce  
Development Board for terms ending November 1, 2025.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
vacancy in the Planning Commission and requested a legal memo on how  
long a vacancy can remain expired before action is required.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
1.-D.  
ID 23-1379  
Actions pertaining to the rebudget of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)  
grant funding within various Departments:  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 18th Amendment to the  
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 to reclassify  
$14,915,600 and appropriate $419,200 in various department  
budgets within the ARPA fund (citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent for further  
discussion. Upon call, there was no staff presentation and no council  
discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2023-274 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Fire Department’s Firefighting Turnouts:  
ID 23-1484  
1.-F.  
1. Award a three (3) year sole source contract, not to exceed  
$2,700,000 to LN Curtis (Curtis Tools for Heroes) for the  
purchase of Globe firefighting turnouts as a sole-source provider  
based on unique features only available with Globe turnouts.  
2. *** RESOLUTION  
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Adopt Resolution authorizing the Fire  
Department Chief or designee to enter into a three (3) year  
contract with Curtis Tools for Heroes without advertised  
competitive bidding. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
existing equipment being replaced.  
RESOLUTION 2023-275 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
Actions pertaining to the award of a construction contract for the City Hall  
ID 23-1482  
1.-H.  
North and South Parking Lot Security Camera project adding a total of 40  
security cameras to the North and South parking lots (Bid File 12302202)  
(District 3):  
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301(f) Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. Award a construction contract to Alpha Omega Data Solutions of  
Los Banos, California, for $440,625 for the construction of the City  
Hall North and South Parking Lot Security Camera project.  
3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute  
all related documents.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent for further  
discussion. Upon call, there was no staff presentation and no council  
discussion.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to the FY24 Position Authorization Resolution No.  
2023-184:  
1.-L.  
ID 23-1466  
1: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 5th Amendment to Position Authorization  
Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184, adding three (3) full-time positions in the  
Public Works Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
Council President Maxwell moved this item to Contested Consent to  
discuss project delays in district 4.  
Council discussion on this item included: concerns regarding the timely  
delivery of Public Works projects and the prioritization of neighborhood  
improvements, the challenges posed by increased funding and projects and  
the needs for innovative delivery models.  
RESOLUTION 2023-277 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Action pertaining to homeless youth services agreement provided under  
the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program (Bid  
1.-O.  
ID 23-1485  
File 12400090):  
1. Approve an Agreement for one-year with one optional one-year  
extension with Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission to  
provide homeless youth bridge housing services in the annual amount of  
$139,429.00.  
Councilmember Chavez moved this item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification regarding the funding and the services provided for homeless  
youth.  
Council discussion on this item included: funding for bridge housing beds  
aimed at supporting homeless youth between the ages of 18 to 24; the  
utilization of the sanctuary shelter and the reason behind its closure, and  
how referrals to these services work.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez  
Absent: 1 - Bredefeld  
Award a construction contract for the Base Bid plus all eight (8) Add  
ID 23-1483  
1.-R.  
Alternates in the total amount of $8,646,293 to Avison Construction, Inc of  
Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the  
Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Park at MLK Magnet Core  
Project (Bid File No. 12302905) (Council District 3).  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
construction schedule.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez  
Absent: 1 - Bredefeld  
1.-W.  
ID 23-1490  
Award a requirements contract to ScrubCan Inc., a California corporation,  
to provide janitorial services at Department of Public Utilities facilities for  
an amount not to exceed $499,824 per year for one year with an optional  
one-year extension, plus annual Consumer Price Index adjustments (Bid  
File 12301773) (Council Districts 3, 4, 6, and 7).  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
lowest bidder.  
Council discussion on this item included: the reasons behind not selecting  
the lowest bidder and the evaluation criteria used in the vendor selection  
process, prevailing wage, union status, job classifications.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a permanent street easement and  
ID 23-1460  
right of way to benefit the Tract 6162 Development Project for the  
widening of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk Avenue and North  
Hayes Avenue (Council District 1):  
1. HEARING to consider a resolution of public use and necessity for  
acquisition of a permanent street easement and right of way for  
public street purposes over, under, through and across a portion of  
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 511-040-06, owned by Elvia  
Gonzalez, for the construction of the widening of West Ashlan  
Avenue between North Polk Avenue and North Hayes Avenue.  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity  
require acquisition of a permanent easement and rights of way for  
public street purposes over, under, through and across portions of  
APN 511-040-06, owned by Elvia Gonzalez, a married woman as  
her sole and separate property for the construction of the widening  
of West Ashlan Avenue between North Polk Avenue and North  
Hayes Avenue and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for  
public use and purpose (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto).  
The above hearing was called to order at 10:07 a.m. Upon call, there was no  
public comment, no staff presentation, and no council discussion. The  
public comment period closed at 10:10 a.m.  
RESOLUTION 2023-287 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:05 A.M.  
HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application P22-03146 and  
related Environmental Assessment P22-03146 pertaining to ±1.38 acres  
of property located on the south side of West Bullard Avenue, between  
North Van Ness Boulevard and North Forkner Avenue (Council District 2) -  
Planning & Development Department.  
ID 23-1470  
1. DENY the appeal and ADOPT Environmental Assessment P22-  
03146, dated May 24, 2023,  
a
determination of Categorical  
Exemption, Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and,  
2. DENY the appeals and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission and Planning and Development Department Director  
to approve Conditional Use Permit Application P22-03146,  
authorizing the adaptive reuse of an existing residence to be used  
as a new residential respiratory care facility (congregate living  
health facility), subject to compliance with the Conditions of  
Approval dated September 6, 2023.  
Councilmember Chavez and Councilmember Bredefeld recused themselves  
from the above item and was not a part of the discussion. Councilmember  
Karbassi informed the council of his reasons for abstaining from the  
discussion and vote.  
The above hearing was called to order at 10:10 a.m. and introduced to  
Council by Planning Manager Siegrist and Applicant Representative Brian  
Whelan, and CEQA Appellant Michael Patrick Durkee.  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council in favor  
of the project: Joel Campbell; Jennifer McElland, and Brandi Nuse-Villegas;  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council in  
opposition of the project: Andrew Wanger; Robert Sullivan Jr.; Dr. Oliver  
Ezenwugo, and Brad Homen.  
The public hearing was closed at 10:56 a.m.  
Council discussion on this item included: the proposed welcome home  
project; the concerns regarding the project and the application of the  
California Environmental Quality Act, and the need for housing for the  
disabled.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to deny the appeals and uphold the original  
conditional use permit, allowing the project to proceed. The motion was  
seconded by Councilmember Esparza.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea and Arias  
Recused: 2 - Chavez and Bredefeld  
Abstain: 1 - Karbassi  
10:10 A.M.  
Appearance by Jamie Quezaza Jr. to discuss Fresno Police Department  
and their responsibilities (Resident District 1)  
ID 23-1519  
DID NOT APPEAR  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be  
discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 11:43 a.m.  
5.-A.  
ID 23-1416  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Veronica A. Flores v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case  
No.: 20CECG01711  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case name: 1 Community Compact v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior  
Court Case No. 23CECG02740  
5.-B.  
ID 23-1529  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date.  
ADJOURNMENT  
City Council adjourned from Closed Session at 12:13 a.m. in memory of  
Roselyn 'Roz' Clark, Dr. Alfred Valles, and his wife Selina Valles.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
November 2, 2023, regular meeting.