2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
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, December 14, 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.  
9:08 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 Executive Pastor of Ministries, Reverend Adrian Lee from Family  
Community Church  
Reverend Adrian Lee gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
Assistant City Clerk Parra announced the following changes to the agenda:  
Consent Calendar item 1-D (ID 23-1820) regarding actions pertaining to the  
Warming Center Resolution approved on December 7, 2023 – the following  
was requested to be read into the record: Pursuant to council direction from  
the December 7, 2023, council meeting. The Resolution establishing a  
policy for City cooling and warming centers is modified to include an  
additional location at ACTS Foundation, 4798 N. Marty Avenue.  
Consent Calendar item 1-M (ID 23-1767) regarding the cooperative  
purchase agreement to Pape Kenworth. For DPU Water Operations Division  
– there was a change to the fiscal impact section: The Kenworth T880 water  
pump hoist truck will be financed through the Master Equipment Lease  
Purchasing Agreement (MELPA) with the first payment estimated to be  
$56,279 expected in FY2025. The source of funding for this project is the  
General Services Department, Fleet Management Division Replacement  
Fund and the Water Operating Fund generated primarily by the collection of  
customer user fees.  
Consent Calendar item 1-T (ID 23-1763) regarding Resolution to adopt the  
9th Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary - the resolution amending the  
Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution is being amended to remove the  
following new classification: Airports Public Safety Agent I, Airports Public  
Safety Agent II, and Senior Airports Public Safety Agent. These  
aforementioned new classifications will be brought back at a later date. All  
references to these new classifications are hereby deleted from the  
resolution as provided in the updated documents distributed with this  
update.  
Consent Calendar item 1-KK (ID 23-1792) regarding BILL - (For  
Introduction) Repealing Article 22 of Chapter 14 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code, relating to Cruising (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) - the bill is not subject  
to Mayor’s veto.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
Consent Calendar item 1-A (ID 23-1782) regarding Approval of Minutes for  
December 7, 2023, Regular Meeting has been moved to the January 11  
agenda by staff.  
Consent Calendar item 1-II (ID 23-1794) regarding Actions pertaining to a  
Route 99 Freeway Agreement (0.1 mile south of Chestnut Avenue to Church  
Avenue) -requested to be removed from the agenda by Councilmember  
Arias and tabled to an unknown date.  
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to keep Consent Calendar item 1-II (ID  
23-1794) on the agenda for discussion. Vice President Perea seconded the  
motion. The Motion PASSED 7-0 with the following votes:  
Ayes (7): Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza  
Consent Calendar item 1-JJ (ID 23-1760) regarding resolution renaming the  
Van Ness and Weldon Pocket, Park to “Trolley” Park – was removed from  
the agenda by Vice President Perea and tabled to January 11, 2024.  
Scheduled Hearing and Matters item 10:00am (ID 23-1691) regarding  
hearing on Office/Warehouse Project located at the northeast intersection of  
North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues – requested to be removed from the  
agenda by Councilmember Arias and tabled to an unknown date.  
General Administration item 3-A (ID 23-1800) regarding Workshop- Update  
on Sale of Grizzlies Baseball Club – was requested to be removed by staff  
and will not be returning.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT  
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
1-C (ID 23-1358) regarding the City of Fresno’s Downtown Parking Garage 9  
storefront leases – was pulled by Councilmember Arias.  
1-II (ID 23-1794) regarding Actions pertaining to a Route 99 Freeway  
Agreement (0.1 mile south of Chestnut Avenue to Church Avenue) - was  
pulled by Councilmember Arias.  
1-S (ID 23-1769) regarding the training services for street outreach – was  
pulled by Councilmember Arias.  
1-V (ID 23-1759) regarding the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant  
Program – was pulled by Councilmember Arias.  
1-Z (ID 23-1762) regarding the Prop 218 process for proposed updates –  
was pulled by Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President  
Perea,the above agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Arias,  
Chavez and Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Tony Boren Day”  
ID 23-1780  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Public  
Works staff on completing the traffic signal project on Sierra and West.  
Announced repaving of Weber Avenue. Acknowledged Deputy City Clerk  
Barrios for the Christmas cookies. Congratulated Mindy Casto, for the  
Fresno Area Polar Express. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a  
Happy Hanukkah. Thanked Council President Tyler Maxwell for his service  
and positive changes in the council tone. Requested the meeting adjourn in  
memory of Sally Caglia.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced on Saturday,  
there will be a food distribution and toy giveaway at Tilley Elementary  
School. Acknowledgment to staff for the completion of the Huntington  
Boulevard Street repaving project. Mentioned riding the trolley and  
suggested route improvements. Attended the flag-raising event for Palestine  
and expressed gratitude for community support. Requested an update on  
the overhead lighting for Fulton Street. Announced the Central Fresno Truck  
Study survey.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Council  
President Maxwell for his work during the year. Welcomed incoming  
Council President Perea. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy  
New Year. Presented the Larry Raven Spirit award to Mrs. Penny Raven at  
the Huntington Boulevard neighborhood. Mentioned the Lowrider Cruise  
Toy Drive event. Congratulated Jacinto Tacos for winning the Taco Truck  
Throwdown. Announced the upcoming toy wrap party at the East Fresno  
Boys and Girls Club and sought volunteers.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Council  
President Maxwell for a job well done over the year.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Attended the Larry Raven  
Spirit Award ceremony. Attended the General Vang Pao's Day Celebration.  
Invited the community to attend the Annual Manchester Center holiday  
celebration on Saturday.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments: Welcomed Mi Cafesito coffee  
shop, a new business in the Tower District. Hosted the holiday fundraiser  
reception to benefit the Veterans of War Post 8900. Acknowledged the ACT  
Foundation serving the unhoused population. Acknowledged Council  
President Maxwell for his leadership over the year.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Council  
President Maxwell for his leadership over the year. Customer Relationship  
Management Software for Council is now live.  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Acknowledged Council President  
Maxwell for his leadership over the year. Toured Downtown Fresno with  
Senator Pro-tem Mike McGuire. Announced Friday will be recognizing  
Beautify Fresno Volunteer Appreciation Night at Chukchansi Park.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments: Updated Council on illegal  
activity within the Smoke Shops. Announced a recent fire at La Hacienda  
Mobile Home Park. Acknowledged Council President Maxwell for his  
leadership this year.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
The following members of the public addressed Council: Kevin Carmichael  
(10:00am); Cindy Piomino; Fernando Elizando; Louren Lopez; Daisy Porras;  
Suleiman Algharabli; Yasir; Layla Darwish; Biane Shahin; Jaidaa Hussein;  
Hanah Elmasry; Samai Munoz; Pricilla Herrera; Lilia Becerril; Kim Sanders;  
Elmer Blanco; Dr. Sohaib Qadri; Juana Meza; Ben Granholm (1-II); Brandi  
Nuse-Villegas; Hira Sheikh; Kareem Abonofal; Bob McCloskey; Lethal  
Garcia; Ivanka Saunders (1-II); Lisa Flores; Fadwa Amireh; Lynn Owens;  
Mohammad Sheikh, and Juan Barreto.  
Councilmember Bredefeld and Councilmember Karbassi spoke in regarding  
the Hamas and Israel war.  
Public Comment  
ID 23-1855  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Arias,  
Chavez and Bredefeld  
Approval of Minutes for December 7, 2023, Regular Meeting  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 23-1782  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to  
January 11, 2024.  
TABLED  
RESOLUTION - amending certain designated positions which shall be  
ID 23-1797  
subject to the conflict of interest code and defining categories of  
disclosures for such positions  
RESOLUTION 2023-319 ADOPTED  
SUCCESSOR AGENCY NO. 53 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Warming Center Resolution approved on  
ID 23-1820  
1.-D.  
December 7, 2023:  
The following was requested to be read into the record: Pursuant to council  
direction from the December 7, 2023, council meeting. The Resolution  
establishing a policy for City cooling and warming centers is modified to  
include an additional location at ACTS Foundation, 4798 N. Marty Avenue.  
RESOLUTION 2023-320 ADOPTED AS AMENDED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Enter into  
ID 23-1824  
1.-E.  
Contracts of up to $100,000 for Animal Center Operations (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-321 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the California For All Animals Shelter Assistance  
Program Sniptember Grant:  
1.-F.  
ID 23-1462  
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept $182,200 in grant funding  
from the Regents of the University of California on behalf of its  
Davis Campus School of Veterinary Medicine on behalf of its Koret  
Shelter Medicine Program in connection with the California for All  
Animals statewide animal shelter assistance program for the  
Animal Center Sniptember Grant.  
2. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the Shelter  
Services Grant Agreement, the Services Agreement with Animal  
Balance, a California Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporation and all  
related documents, for the California For All Animals Shelter  
Assistance Program Sniptember Grant.  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 23rd Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating  
$182,200 for the Animal Center from the California for All Animals  
Shelter Assistant Program Sniptember Grant (requires five  
affirmative votes) (subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2023-322 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Submission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Clean and Safe  
Neighborhood Parks Tax (Measure P) Report for Fiscal Year 2023.  
1.-G.  
1.-H.  
ID 23-1754  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the award of two Requirements Contracts for the  
ID 23-1751  
purchase of new tires for the municipal fleet in the total aggregate amount  
not-to-exceed $1,000,000 per year, plus annual CPI increases (Bid File  
12401402):  
1.  
Award  
a
Requirements Contract to Delray Tire and  
Retreading Inc of Fresno, California through June 5, 2025, with two  
optional one-year extensions  
2.  
Award a Requirements Contract to East Bay Tire Co of  
Fresno, California through June 5, 2025, with two optional one-year  
extensions  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to PB Loader  
1.-I.  
ID 23-1752  
Corporation of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Freightliner  
M2-106 Hot Patch Truck in the amount of $318,013 for the Department of  
Public Works.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Graybar  
Electric Company, Inc. of Fresno, California for a citywide Requirements  
Contract for one year with two optional two-year extensions for the  
purchase of electrical, lighting, data communications and security products,  
and related products, not-to-exceed $850,000 per year plus annual CPI  
increases (Bid File 9680).  
1.-J.  
ID 23-1757  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a requirements contract for refuse truck cleaning services to Kept  
1.-K.  
1.-L.  
ID 23-1765  
Companies dba FLEETWASH of Fresno, California for three years, with  
two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not to exceed $65,666 per  
year plus annual CPI adjustments (Bid File 12302358).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the award of three purchase contracts to Swanson  
ID 23-1766  
Fahrney Ford, of Selma, California, for the purchase of a total of 81 Ford  
vehicles for various departments in the total aggregate amount of  
$4,421,353:  
1.  
Award a purchase contract for 30 Ford Super Duty trucks in  
the amount of $1,770,747 (Bid file 12401037).  
2. Award a purchase contract for 33 Ford Super Duty trucks in the  
amount of $1,844,457 (Bid File 12401132).  
3. Award a purchase contract for 18 Ford vehicles in the amount of  
$806,149 (Bid File 12401313).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of  
a
cooperative purchase agreement to Pape  
1.-M.  
ID 23-1767  
Kenworth of Fresno, CA, for the purchase of one Kenworth T880 water  
pump hoist truck in the amount of $535,605 for the Department of Public  
Utilities, Water Operations Division.  
There was a change read into the record regarding the fiscal impact section:  
The Kenworth T880 water pump hoist truck will be financed through the  
Master Equipment Lease Purchasing Agreement (MELPA) with the first  
payment estimated to be $56,279 expected in FY2025. The source of  
funding for this project is the General Services Department, Fleet  
Management Division Replacement Fund and the Water Operating Fund  
generated primarily by the collection of customer user fees.  
APPROVED AS CORRECTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of  
a
cooperative purchase agreement to Pape  
1.-N.  
ID 23-1768  
Kenworth of Fresno, CA, for the purchase of one Kenworth T880 crane  
truck in the amount of $465,145 for the Department of Public Utilities,  
Wastewater Management Division.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the purchase of twelve 40’ CNG buses approved by  
Council on September 14, 2023:  
1. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute a participating  
1.-O.  
ID 23-1786  
cooperative agreement with the Washington State Department of  
Enterprise Services for contract #06719-01  
2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute  
Purchase Agreement with Gillig LLC  
a
Cooperative  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-P.  
ID 23-1813  
Actions pertaining to a lease agreement between the City of Fresno and  
747 R Street, LLC, a California limited liability company, for the lease of  
office space located at 747 R Street (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class  
1
(Existing Facilities) of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Approve a seven-year lease agreement between the City of Fresno  
and 747 R Street, LLC, a California limited liability company, with  
three optional one-year extensions in the amount of $800,301.60  
annually, with annual increases of 3%, plus the proportionate CAM  
(Common Area Maintenance) charges at $364,581.84 annually  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with CentralSquare,  
authorizing the CIO to renew the software hosting, maintenance, and  
support services with CentralSquare in the amount of $234,551.88.  
1.-Q.  
1.-R.  
ID 23-1808  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a  
ID 23-1756  
proposal requesting reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District  
(FUSD) for providing aquatics programming at up to seven high schools in  
an amount not to exceed $350,000 and authorizing the City Manager or  
designee to enter into 2024 aquatics related funding agreements on behalf  
of the City of Fresno (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-323 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Ninth Amendment to Fiscal Year 2024 Salary  
1.-T.  
ID 23-1763  
Resolution No. 2023-183, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory  
White Collar (FCEA) by adding the new classifications and providing a  
monthly salary step plan range for Radio Frequency (RF) Network Engineer  
I, Radio Frequency (RF) Network Engineer II, Senior Radio Frequency (RF)  
Network Engineer and Airports Public Safety Agent I, Airports Public  
Safety Agent II, Senior Airports Public Safety Agent, effective December  
18, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and amending Section 18, Benefits for  
Police Cadets, Permanent Part-Time Employees, and Limited Employees;  
and Benefits and Terms and Conditions for Permanent Airport Public  
Safety Officers and Permanent Airport Public Safety Supervisors, to  
update the Section 18 and Subsection C headings to include Temporary  
Employees and modify Subsection C to add a standby premium pay and  
respective provisions for limited and temporary employees in non-exempt  
job classifications; retroactively effective December 4, 2023 (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
There was a correction read into the record: the resolution amending the  
Fiscal Year 2024 Salary Resolution is being amended to remove the  
following new classification: Airports Public Safety Agent I, Airports Public  
Safety Agent II, and Senior Airports Public Safety Agent. These  
aforementioned new classifications will be brought back at a later date. All  
references to these new classifications are hereby deleted from the  
resolution as provided in the updated documents distributed with this  
update.  
RESOLUTION 2023-324 ADOPTED AS AMENDED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to on-call plan check, back check, and inspection  
ID 23-1715  
1.-U.  
services.  
1. Approve  
a
consultant service agreement with Interwest  
Consulting Group, Inc in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for a  
performance term through December 31, 2025; and  
2. Approve a consultant service agreement with BPR Consulting  
Group, LLC in an amount not to exceed $150,000; for a  
performance term through December 31, 2025.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Willow and Balch Play Structure Replacement  
Project Bid File No. 12400566 (Council District 7):  
1.-W.  
ID 23-1704  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination,  
pursuant to Section 15301 and 15302 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $457,290 to R E  
Schultz Construction, Inc. of Orange, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the Willow and Balch Play  
Structure Replacement Project  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley Avenue Gap  
Closure Project, Millbrook Avenue to Clovis Avenue (Council Districts 4 &  
7):  
1.-X.  
ID 23-1724  
1. Award a construction contract in the amount of $6,633,609 to  
Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive  
and responsible bidder, for the Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley  
Avenue Gap Closure Project, Millbrook Avenue to Clovis Avenue  
(Bid File No. 12400950).  
2. Approve a Joint Project Agreement with the Fresno Irrigation  
District to provide for cost sharing on erosion repairs, for an  
estimated City contribution in the amount of $181,350, plus a 10%  
contingency.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-Y.  
ID 23-1796  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 30th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $2,200,000  
for the Capital Projects Department operating budget to allocate funding  
for the remaining fiscal year operating expenditures (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2023-328 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-AA.  
ID 23-1774  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation  
Facility Energy Savings and Sustainability Capital Improvements Project  
(Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections  
15302 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Award a Design Build contract to Alliance Building Solutions, Inc.,  
for a total amount of $24,234,109, for the Fresno-Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility Energy Savings and Sustainability  
Capital Improvements Project  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or  
designee, to execute and deliver an installment purchase  
agreement, an escrow agreement, and equipment schedule  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-329 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Annual Review and Acceptance of the FY 2023 Summary of Impact Fee  
Waivers  
1.-BB.  
ID 23-1781  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee to  
Submit a Grant Application in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for the  
2024-2025 California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable  
Transportation Planning Grant (STPG) Program to fund the development of  
a City of Fresno Mobility Design Guide (MDG), and Authorizing Execution,  
Acceptance of the Grant, and Completion of Restricted Grant Agreements  
and Amendments for the Project with Caltrans by the Public Works Director  
or Designee (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
1.-CC.  
ID 23-1698  
RESOLUTION 2023-330 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Semi-Annual Report  
(April 2023 through October 2023) (Citywide)  
1.-DD.  
1.-EE.  
ID 23-1730  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1154-D to vacate a  
ID 23-1733  
portion of excess public street right of way on the northeast side of North  
Weber Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue (Council District 2):  
1. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1154-D to  
vacate a portion of excess public street right of way on the northeast  
side of North Weber Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue  
2. Set the required public hearing at 10:05 a.m. on January 11, 2024  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Requirements Contract to Briner & Son Landscape Management  
1.-FF.  
1.-GG.  
1.-HH.  
ID 23-1776  
of Fresno, California to provide weekly landscape maintenance services to  
all community facilities districts (CFDs) and community parks within the  
City of Fresno, east of Freeway 41 for one year with seven optional  
one-year extensions in an amount up to $944,424.00 per year plus an  
annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12400071) (Council Districts 4, 5, 6 and  
7).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Requirements Contract to Briner & Son Landscape Management  
ID 23-1777  
of Fresno, California to provide weekly landscape maintenance services to  
all community facilities districts (CFDs) and community parks within the  
City of Fresno, west of Freeway 41 for one year with seven optional  
one-year extensions in an amount up to $1,051,596.00 per year plus an  
annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12400220) (Council Districts 1, 2 and  
3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Authorize the Public Works Director to enter into Reimbursement  
ID 23-1793  
Agreement No. HSR23-41 with the California High Speed Rail Authority  
(CHSRA), in substantially the form presented, to reimburse the City for  
work on specified CHRSA matters (Council Districts 1, 2, & 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Renaming the Van Ness and Weldon Pocket Park to  
“Trolley” Park  
1.-JJ.  
ID 23-1760  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Vice President Perea and  
tabled to January 11, 2024.  
TABLED  
***BILL - (For Introduction) Repealing Article 22 of Chapter 14 of the  
ID 23-1792  
1.-KK.  
Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Cruising (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
There was a correction read into the record - the bill is not subject to  
Mayor’s veto  
BILL B-36 APPROVED AS CORRECTED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Directing administration to publish a Notice of Funding  
ID 23-1821  
1.-LL.  
Availability within 30 days of all available funds for the acquisition,  
improvement, and preservation of affordable housing in mobile home parks  
within the City of Fresno (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-332 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the  
Fresno Council of Governments (Fresno COG) for the 2023 Regional Early  
Action Plan 2.0 Grant Program (REAP) for The West Creek Village In-Fill  
Affordable Housing Project in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000; and  
Authorizing the Execution of Grant Agreement Documents by the City  
Manager or Designee (Council District 3)  
1.  
ID 23-1835  
-MM.  
RESOLUTION 2023-333 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF FRESNO IN  
ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE  
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, THE  
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF  
THE CITY OF FRESNO, AND FRESNO REVITALIZATION  
CORPORATION  
Actions pertaining to the disposition and development of a 7.94-acre  
1.-NN.  
ID 23-1799  
parcel (APN 477-060-04T) at the southeast corner of East Florence and  
Plumas Avenues for Heritage Estates, a 33-unit single-family housing  
development:  
1. ***RESOLUTION -Finding Substantial Community Benefits that justify a  
price less than fair market value pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code  
Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property (Subject to  
Mayor’s veto)  
2. Approve a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City  
of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor and Fresno Housing  
Authority.  
RESOLUTION 2023-334 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno’s Downtown Parking Garage 9  
storefront leases (District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
1.-C.  
ID 23-1358  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Approve a Three-Year Lease Agreement located at 1231 Van  
Ness (Unit A), with Kocky’s Bar and Grill  
3. Approve a Three-Year Lease Agreement located at 1241 Van  
Ness (Unit C), with Vivian Sanders, dba, All About Nails &  
Season Trends  
4. Approve a Three-Year Lease Agreement located at 1245 Van  
Ness (Unit E), with Fresno Arts Council  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
downtown parking garage 9 storefront lease.  
Council discussion on this item included: the past due rent for Kocky's Bar;  
the status of the office space next to the Arts Council; details on the deferred  
rent from Grizzlies agreement; outstanding rent and the provision to waive it  
in 2025; the revenue generated from parking garages; the completion status  
of the improvements funded for parking garages; the responsibility for  
building improvements, and ADA compliance improvements.  
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: 9 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Arias,  
Chavez and Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to training services for street outreach (RFP  
#12401231):  
1.-S.  
ID 23-1769  
1. Award an 18-month Consultant Services Agreement in an  
amount not to exceed $300,000 to the Connie Rice Institute for  
Urban Peace dba Urban Peace Institute for street outreach  
training services.  
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the  
agreement and all related documents.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
training services for Street Outreach.  
Council discussion on this item included: selection of Urban Peace Institute;  
local respondents; relevant experience of respondents, and the purpose of  
the contract.  
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: 9 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Arias,  
Chavez and Bredefeld  
1.-V.  
ID 23-1759  
Actions pertaining to the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant program:  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $23,663,194 in grant funding for  
the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant awarded to the Fresno  
Police Department from the State of California, Board of State and  
Community Corrections (BSCC);  
2. RESOLUTION  
$23,663,194 in grant funding from the State of California Board of State  
and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Fresno Police  
Department’s Organized Retail Theft Prevention grant;  
3. ***RESOLUTION Adopt the 6th Amendment to the Position  
-
Adopt  
a
Resolution authorizing acceptance of  
-
Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184 adding twenty-four  
full-time positions of sworn Police Officers and one full-time Police  
Sergeant to focus on organized retail theft, catalytic converter theft and  
vehicle theft at all levels and two full-time Police Support Services  
Technicians to focus on processing investigative reports related to  
organized retail theft and auto theft for the Police Department’s  
Organized Retail Theft Prevention grant (Subject to Mayor’s veto);  
4. ***RESOLUTION  
Appropriation  
-
Adopt the 29th Amendment to the Annual  
Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating  
$9,049,000 for the Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft  
Prevention Grant (requires five affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s  
veto);  
5. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into  
a
Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) with the City of Clovis Police Department to hire  
personnel, obtain equipment and supplies, in accordance with the  
procurement process as required by the Fresno Municipal Code, to  
support program specific and dedicated operations for organized retail  
theft enforcement, investigations and administration in the amount of  
$6,068,700 over the three-year performance period of the grant;  
6. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into  
a
Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County Probation Department for  
overtime for Deputy Probation Officers, obtain equipment and supplies,  
in accordance with the procurement process as required by the Fresno  
Municipal Code, and community awareness campaigns to collaborate  
with FPD to take a proactive approach in preventing and responding to  
organized retail theft, motor vehicle or motor vehicle accessory theft, or  
cargo theft in the amount of $1,089,975 over the three-year  
performance period of the grant;  
7. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into  
a
Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office  
to hire part-time personnel, overtime for District Attorney Investigators,  
obtain equipment and supplies, in accordance with the procurement  
process as required by the Fresno Municipal Code, to exclusively  
dedicate to prosecuting specific offenders under this grant and  
enhance the capabilities of the regional Cyber and Forensic Lab  
thereby contributing to the aggressive prosecution of such offenders in  
the amount of $854,519 over the three-year performance period of the  
grant;  
8. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into  
a
Memorandum of  
Understanding (MOU) with California State University of Fresno,  
Foundation to prepare a pre-and post-Local Evaluation Report in the  
amount of $75,000 over the three-year performance period of the grant;  
9. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Flock Safety is uniquely  
qualified;  
10. Approve the Agreement between the City of Fresno Police Department  
and Flock Safety, in an amount not to exceed $1,498,690.41 for three  
(3) years for the subscription services of Automated License Plate  
Readers (ALPR), cameras, and software.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
organized retail theft prevention grant program.  
Council discussion on this item included: grant details; staffing and  
reallocation; the impact on specialty units; Prop 47 and legal challenges;  
enforcement strategies for small businesses; charging individuals in  
organized theft; efforts to connect with small businesses, and the potential  
impact of the grant on overall crime rates and the strategy for addressing  
property crime.  
RESOLUTION 2023-325 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-326 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-327 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Arias,  
Chavez and Bredefeld  
1.-Z.  
ID 23-1762  
Actions related to initiating the Proposition 218 process for proposed  
updates to the schedule of rates for residential solid waste services:  
1. Direct City staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for proposed  
updates to rates for residential solid waste services, and  
2. Set a public hearing to consider proposed updates to the rates for  
residential solid waste services on May 2, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to discuss the total revenue that  
would result if the fees would be approved as recommended.  
Council discussion on this item included: total revenue expected from the  
proposed rate increases, the department's financial reserves; additional  
services, pickup options, future rate adjustments, the need for garbage  
compactors, funding certain services, trash can management, public trash  
can services; the department's ability to accommodate new service  
accounts, and discussed expanded affordability programs and new pickup  
options.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by  
Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi and  
Bredefeld  
No: 2 - Arias and Chavez  
Actions pertaining to a Route 99 Freeway Agreement (0.1 mile south of  
Chestnut Avenue to Church Avenue) (Council District 3):  
1. RESOLUTION - Approving an addendum to EIR SCH NO.  
2019039121 and adopting findings pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15091 and  
15093 as required for responsible agencies by CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15096 for the South Fresno State Route 99 Corridor  
Project.  
1.-II.  
ID 23-1794  
2. Approval of Route 99 Freeway Agreement with State of California  
Department of Transportation (Caltrans)  
Councilmember Arias moved the item to the Contested Consent to discuss  
what the item encompasses and the expected results. Upon call, there was  
no public comment.  
Council discussion on this item included: safety improvements and accident  
statistics; litigation status; the impact of the 3,000-acre industrial park; the  
impact of the Environment Impact Report of the industrial park imposed by  
the County; time sensitivity of the item; potential impact on traffic flows and  
accommodation for future development; bike lanes; engagement with  
businesses; public health impact, and consideration in Environmental  
Analysis.  
RESOLUTION 2023-331 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld  
No: 3 - Maxwell, Maxwell and Arias  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
HEARING to consider Development Permit Application No. P21-02699,  
ID 23-1691  
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-09, and related Final  
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No.  
2022050265,  
regarding  
an  
Office/Warehouse  
Project  
located  
on  
approximately ± 48.03 acres of property at the northeast intersection of  
North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues (Council District 3)  
1. CERTIFY  
Final  
Environmental  
Impact  
Report  
(SCH  
No.  
2022050265), apply the Council's independent judgment and analysis  
to the review, and then adopt the resolution certifying the FEIR as  
having been completed in compliance with the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on the proposed Final EIR and  
comments thereon; and;  
a. ADOPT the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) attached to the  
FEIR as Appendix K in compliance with Section 10910 of the  
California Water Code and Section 15155 of the CEQA  
Guidelines, and adopt the WSA as a technical addendum to the  
Environmental Impact Report; and,  
b. ADOPT Findings of Fact pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15091; and,  
c. ADOPT  
a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program  
(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15097; and,  
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission in the approval of Development Permit Application No.  
P21-02699  
which  
requests  
authorization  
to  
construct  
four  
office/warehouse buildings with  
a
total gross floor area of  
approximately ± 901,438 square feet, subject to compliance with the  
Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023; and,  
3. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission in the approval of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No.  
2021-09 which requests authorization to subdivide the subject  
property into four parcels: Parcel A ± 11.68 acres, Parcel B ± 5.38  
acres, Parcel C ± 5.14 acres, Parcel D ± 26.15 acres, subject to  
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated October 4, 2023.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and  
tabled to January 11, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.  
TABLED  
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO AN UNDETERMINED DATE AND TIME)  
HEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No.  
P23-01018 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental  
ID 23-1688  
Assessment No. P23-01018, amending Section 15-2009 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, relating to Zone Districts where razor wire fencing is  
permitted.  
1.  
ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment  
No. P23-01018, that Text Amendment Application No. P23-  
01018 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303/Class 3.  
2. BILL (for introduction) amending Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code Section 15-2009, relating to the Zone Districts where  
razor wire fencing is permitted.  
The above item was removed from the agenda with no return date.  
TABLED  
10:15 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to consideration of Annexation Application No.  
P23-03757; Pre-zone Application No. P23-03758; and related  
ID 23-1712  
Environmental Assessment No. P23-03757/P23-03758 for approximately  
141 acres of property generally located along the north and south sides of  
West Ashlan Avenue between North Bryan and North Polk Avenues  
(Council District 1).  
1. ADOPT Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental  
Assessment No. P23-03757/P23-03758 dated November 10,  
2023, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P23-03757  
(for the Ashlan-Hayes Nos. 2, 3, and 4 Reorganization) proposing  
detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North  
Central Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.  
3. BILL  
-
(for introduction and adoption)  
-
Approving Pre-zone  
Application No. P23-03758 proposing to pre-zone: approximately  
97.55 acres of property from the Fresno County RR/NB (Rural  
Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City  
of  
Fresno  
RS-5/ANX  
(Single-Family  
Residential,  
Medium  
Density/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) zone  
district; approximately 18.65 acres of property from the Fresno  
County RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification)  
zone district to the City of Fresno RS-1/ANX (Single-Family  
Residential, Low Density/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional  
Overlay) zone district; approximately 14.13 acres of property from  
the  
Fresno  
County  
RR/NB  
(Rural  
Residential/Neighborhood  
Beautification) zone district to the City of Fresno RM-2/ANX  
(Multi-Family Residential, Urban Neighborhood/Annexed Rural  
Residential Transitional Overlay) zone district; and approximately  
1.76 acres of property from the Fresno County RR/NB (Rural  
Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) to the OS/ANX (Open  
Space/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) zone  
district.  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:53 A.M. and was introduced to  
Council by Supervising Planner Holt. There was no council discussion.  
Upon call the following member of the public addressed Council: Juan  
Barreto. The public comment period closed at 12:01 P.M.  
RESOLUTION 2023-335 ADOPTED  
BILL B-37 INTRODUCED/ORIDNANCE ADOPTED AS 2023-035  
On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Arias,  
Chavez and Bredefeld  
1:00 P.M.  
Appearance by Gail Gaston to discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day events  
from January 12th-15th 2024 in the City of Fresno. (District 6 Resident)  
ID 23-1798  
APPEARED  
1:03 P.M.  
Appearance by Doctor Su Kapoor to discuss Martin Luther King Jr. Day  
events from January 12th- 15th 2024, in the City of Fresno (District 6  
Resident)  
ID 23-1806  
APPEARED  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Workshop- Update on Sale of Grizzlies Baseball Club  
3.-A.  
ID 23-1800  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to an  
unknown date.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to the 2018 Amended and Restated Stadium Sublease  
ID 23-1735  
3.-B.  
Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Sports and Events,  
LLC.:  
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the 2018 Amended and  
Restated Stadium Sublease Agreement  
The above workshop was presented to Council by City Manager White and  
Bryan Slater.  
Council discussion on this item included: non-relocation agreement;  
liquidated damages, back rent; the potential for the ownership group to  
prioritize other teams over the one in Fresno; ownership structure involving  
investment firms and individuals; profit-sharing arrangements; the impact of  
the pandemic on baseball operations; the ownership group's plans for the  
team and the stadium; audits; potential profits from the sale of the team; the  
timeframe for confirming financial details; the capital fund; potential future  
MLB requirements and capital projects, and the owners sutie.  
Councilmember Esparza motioned to approve to amend the agreement to  
include the condition that the city will be assigned suite 23 the owners suite.  
APPROVED AS AMENDED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 9 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Maxwell, Perea, Perea, Karbassi, Arias,  
Chavez and Bredefeld  
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 5:37 p.m.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
5.-A.  
5.-B.  
5.-C.  
ID 23-1811  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Terance Frazier, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States  
District Court Case No.: 1:20-CV-01069.  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 23-1812  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
Significant Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 23-1810  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Name of case: ACLU, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court  
Case No.: 23CECG04744  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS  
ID 23-1816  
5.-D.  
Property: 747 R Street, Fresno, CA 93721  
Agency negotiator: City Manager  
Negotiating parties: 747 R Street, LLC  
Under negotiation: price, terms of payment  
The above item was removed from the agenda as Consent Calendar item  
1-P (ID 23-1813) was approved.  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 23-56  
5.-E.  
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 Tyler Maxwell.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 23-1827  
5.-F.  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,  
employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a  
public employee.  
Title: City Clerk  
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor  
negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Tyler Maxwell.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
City Council adjourned from closed session at 6:29 P.M. in memory of Sally  
Caglia.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
January 11, 2024, regular meeting.