2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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City of Fresno

Meeting Minutes

City Council

President - Mike Karbassi

Vice President - Nelson Esparza

Councilmembers:

Annalisa Perea, Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell,

Brandon Vang, Nick Richardson

City Manager - Georgeanne A. White

City Attorney - Andrew Janz

Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller

9:00 AM

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Council Chambers

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

date and time above written.

9:12 A.M. ROLL CALL

Present: 7 -

Council President Mike Karbassi

Vice President Nelson Esparza

Councilmember Annalisa Perea

Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Brandon Vang

Councilmember Nick Richardson

Invocation by Dr. Jerome E. Jackson from the Christian Community Baptist Church

Dr. Jerome E. Jackson gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES

City Attorney Janz requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Christina

Therrien.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

9:10 A.M. (ID 26-5) regarding annexation application no. P24-02150,

relating to approximately 1.89 acres of property located on the south side of

West San Jose Avenue between North Maroa – tabled with no return by

staff.

2- B (ID 26-58) regarding actions pertaining to the salary range for

Executive Assistant to the City Attorney – tabled with no return by City

Attorney Janz.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-D (ID 26-26) regarding the first amendment for the Capital Projects

Department’s On-Call Consultant Service Agreements – was moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Maxwell.

2-G (ID 26-25) regarding contract change order no. 4 with Floyd Johnston

Construction Company Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of

$2,924,928.00 - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember

Richardson.

2-O (ID 26-14) regarding award a requirements contract for Sexual Assault

Kit Initiative Grant 2024 “Testing of Partially Tested Kits” in an amount not

to exceed $525,600 - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember

Richardson.

2-S (ID 26-27) regarding a sewer connection to serve Three Palms Mobile

Home Park - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember

Richardson.

2-T (ID 26-24) regarding authorizing the submission of a grant application

for up to $500,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to

Fund the Procurement - was moved to Contested Consent by

Councilmember Maxwell.

2-W ID 26-71) regarding the first amendment to consultant services

agreement with BX Consulting, LLC, to increase compensation by $62,000,

for a total contract amount not to exceed $110,000 - was moved to

contested consent by Councilmember Vang.

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Richardson, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Karbassi, Esparza, Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang and

Richardson

9:00 A.M. 2026 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION

Election of Council President and Vice President

ID 26-51

Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council with Public

comment.

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell to re-elect Council President

Karbassi as Council President and to elect Councilmember Esparza

as Vice President, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above

Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Abstain: 1 - Perea

Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the Successor Agency to the

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno

ID 26-52

Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council with Public

comment.

On motion of Council President Karbassi to elect Councilmember

Arias as Chair and to elect Vice President Esparza as Vice Chair,

seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item

be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Karbassi, Esparza, Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang and

Richardson

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation of “State Champion Central East High School Football

ID 26-46

Team”

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Brian Hughes”

ID 26-45

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Juan Esparza Loera Day”

ID 26-54

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Recognizing January as National Mentoring Month and

Honoring Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California”

ID 26-4

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “National Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness

Month”

ID 26-12

PRESENTED

Proclamation of Ralph Edwards

ID 26-11

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Thanked the PARCS

Department, Public Works, and Mayor Dyer for participating in the ribbon

cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Lions Park courts. Joined

Councilmembers Arias and Maxwell, along with Mayor Dyer, at a press

conference announcing a new partnership with the United Soccer League,

which is expected to provide economic benefits and expanded youth soccer

opportunities. Highlighted Lilyy’s Flower Creations, a new District 1

business, and encouraged residents to visit the shop.

Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Commended the City

Manager and the Public Utilities Department for an excellent Operation

Cleanup effort in the Tower District. Announced the upcoming Martin Luther

King Jr. Garlanding Ceremony at Courthouse Park, and the MLK march

followed by an awards program at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.

Appreciation expressed to the Fresno MLK Unity Committee for decades of

volunteer work organizing annual MLK events. Thanked the City Manager,

PARCS Department, Risk Management, and others involved for

coordinating the relocation of the Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive

Engine 1238. Thanked the Kingsburg community and former Mayor

Michelle for their role in completing the project. Expressed concern about

reports of increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement actions by ICE

nationwide and encouraged residents to exercise their rights to protest

peacefully.

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments. Wished a happy birthday

to Communications Director, Claire Carrillo, and expressed appreciation for

her work on his social media presence.

Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Welcomed everyone back to

2026 and to the Council Chambers. Reported his office tabled four days of

the Hmong New Year celebration, the largest in the United States, which

drew over 100,000 attendees. Thanked attendees of the celebration and

noted that attendance increased significantly after the first day. Thanked Dr.

Toulu Thao of Hmong Inc. for inviting him to participate in the ribbon cutting

ceremony. Thanked Mayor Jerry Dyer for his continued support of the

Hmong New Year celebration and for jointly appearing on six welcome

billboards at the fairgrounds. Thanked staff for their extensive preparation

and for providing District 5, City, and nonprofit information to attendees

throughout the four day event. Invited the public to participate in a National

Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Congratulated seven

recent Fresno State graduates who commissioned into the U.S. Army.

Congratulated Summit Physical Therapy on its opening and noted the

importance of expanded therapy access for individuals recovering from

surgeries, injuries, and chronic conditions. Announced that volunteers are

being sought for the next Beautify Fresno event and encouraged the public

to sign up through social media or the Beautify Fresno website.

Vice President Esparza Reports and Comments. Thanked the Council for

their trust in electing him as Vice President and extended New Year’s

greetings to City Hall staff and the community. Thanked Council Member

Vang for representing the Council at the Hmong New Year celebration,

noting he was unable to attend due to illness. Reported participating in the

District 7 Bi-Annual National Toy Drive, which provided holiday gifts to more

than one thousand families at Manchester Center. Attended the reopening

of the Planned Parenthood Mar Monte Fulton Health Center and recognized

its expanded patient capacity and continued provision of vital family

services. Thanked Planned Parenthood Mar Monte and its healthcare

workers for their commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare.

Announced participation in the upcoming MLK Unity Committee events and

invited the community to join the annual MLK Jr. March and related

weekend activities. Encouraged eligible residents to donate blood following

a regional shortage and noted his intention to donate at the Central

California Blood Center. Acknowledged birthdays for Communications

Director Claire Carrillo and City Attorney Andrew Janz. Expressed concern

regarding recent ICE enforcement actions nationwide, citing community

fear, loss of life, and erosion of trust in law enforcement, and extended

thoughts to affected families.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Thanked the Council

Vice President for returning to leadership and expressed appreciation to the

council for unanimously supporting the new leadership team. Thanked staff

members Andrew, Alyssa, and Ryan for their continued support in fulfilling

Council President duties. Announced that an item will be brought forward at

the next meeting to create an Ad Hoc Policy Review Committee to evaluate

and update various City policies, including the Transparency Act and

District 2 specific policies. Stated that Councilmember Vang has agreed to

serve on the Ad Hoc Committee and that the item will be co-sponsored with

the Mayor and Administration. Acknowledged City Attorney Andrew Janz’s

birthday. Noted that, although many constituents have requested comments

regarding events in Iran, he will refrain from making statements during

council meetings to remain focused on policy matters.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Wished the Council and community a

happy new year and stated that 2026 is expected to be a strong year due to

multiple major projects moving forward. Reported ongoing negotiations with

the United Soccer League, noting a one year due diligence period to

evaluate site locations primarily in the Downtown Chinatown area, and

explore stadium financing options through public private partnerships.

Thanked Councilmembers Maxwell and Arias for attending the related press

conference and stated he will continue updating councilmembers as

discussions progress. Reported participating in Martin Luther King, Jr.

celebration events, including the Black Chamber luncheon and the annual

MLK breakfast. Reported continued collaboration with the County and

service providers to establish clear roles and funding responsibilities

related to homelessness services, especially as state funding declines.

Congratulated the Police Department and community partners for achieving

a 51 year low in homicides, noting a reduction from 74 homicides in

2020–2021 to 22 in 2025. Provided an update on downtown revitalization

funding, confirming that the remaining $100 million of the state’s $250

million commitment is included in the upcoming Governor’s budget,

bringing total downtown investment to approximately $300 million when

combined with an IIGC grant.

City Manager White Reports and Comments. Wished everyone a happy new

year and expressed optimism for a productive 2026.Thanked the City team,

the City Manager’s Office, Department Directors, and frontline staff for their

work in 2025 and their continued efforts moving into 2026. Stated she looks

forward to working with the Council and Council President Karbassi in the

coming year. Noted that the team feels recharged after the holiday break

and is ready to begin work in 2026.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M.

HEARING to consider Annexation Application No. P24-02150, relating to

approximately 1.89 acres of property located on the south side of West

San Jose Avenue between North Maroa and North College Avenues

(Council District 4)

ID 26-5

1. ADOPT

Environmental Assessment No. P24-02150 dated

November 19, 2025, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment

No. R-17-020, in accordance with Sections 15162 and 15164 of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

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

initiate the annexation of the

Reorganization” with the Fresno

Commission (“LAFCO”).

“San Jose-Maroa No.

Local Agency Formation

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

was tabled with no return by staff.

TABLED

9:15 A.M.

Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.

1. TEFRA HEARING To hear and consider financing of the

ID 26-32

acquisition, development, construction, furnishing and equipping of

a student housing facility and related working capital, The new bond

will be issued by the Authority. As a jurisdiction in which the facilities

are located, the Council must consider authorizing the Authority to

issue the obligations for such purposes.

2. ***RESOLUTION- Approving the Issuance by the California Public

Finance Authority of not to exceed $80,000,000 aggregate principal

amount of the California Public Finance Authority's Revenue Bonds

for the purpose of financing the cost of (1) the acquisition,

development, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a student

housing facility and related working capital, (2) funding reserve

funds and capitalized interest with respect to the bonds, if

necessary, and (3) payment of certain costs of issuance of the

bonds for the benefit of P3 Foundation Inc. or a related or successor

entity, and other matters relating thereto herein specified. (Subject

to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 10:56 A.M. and there was no

presentation to Council. Upon call, the following members of the public

addressed Council: Dez Martinez. Public comment closed at 10:57 A.M.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2026-1 ADOPTED

On motion of Vice President Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Karbassi, Esparza, Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang and

Richardson

9:20 A.M. 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

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno and

Fresno Revitalization Corporation (FRC) consider adopting:

1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment

Schedule 26-27

ID 26-55

The above item was called to order at 10:58 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Redevelopment Administrator Murphey. Upon call, the following

members of the public addressed Council: Dez Martinez, Nikki Real, and

Armando Hernandez. Public comment closed at 11:05 A.M.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION SA-59 ADOPTED (Successor Agency)

RESOLUTION FRC-27 ADOPTED (Fresno Revitalization Corporation)

FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE: On motion of Member

Maxwell, seconded by Member Arias, the above item was adopted. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 8 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza, and

Dyer

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Karbassi, Esparza, Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang and

Richardson

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and

Closed Session items, the following members of the public addressed

Council: Nikki Real, and Dez Martinez.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember

Vang, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following

vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Arias

Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for December 18, 2025.

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 26-49

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the salary range for Executive Assistant to the City

ID 26-58

Attorney:

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

Salary Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 2, Unit 2,

Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes, by modifying the

salary range for Executive Assistant to the City Attorney to $5560 - $8340

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

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

was tabled with no return by City Attorney Janz.

TABLED

Approve the appointment of Larry Westerlund as the Urban Public

Member-at-Large to the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA) to

a two-year term.

2.-C.

2.-E.

ID 26-56

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 with American Paving Co., Inc., of

ID 26-20

Fresno, California in the amount not to exceed $629,496.67 with two

hundred (200) additional working days for the Southeast Fresno Sports

Complex Project. (Bid File 12402799) (Council District 5)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Large Park Restroom Project, Bid File 12600246

(Council District 4):

1. Adopt Categorical Exemption per staff’s

2.-F.

ID 26-23

finding of

determination, pursuant to Section 15303/Class 3 of the California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment

No. PC00346;

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of not to exceed

$608,363.20 with American Paving Co. of Fresno, California, as the

lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Large Park

Restroom Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Reject all bids received for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater

Reclamation Facility Warehouse West Side Canopy Project (Bid File No.

12600215) (Council District 3).

2.-H.

2.-I.

ID 26-9

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of property rights on a portion of a

ID 26-10

parcel to benefit the Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project

(Council District 1):

1. Adopt a finding of the Mitigated Negative Declaration dated March

28, 2024, prepared for the Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to

Cornelia Project;

2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a Permanent

Easement and Escrow Instructions for the property identified as

Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-085-01 in the amount of $222,000,

plus applicable title and escrow costs.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 6 in the amount not to exceed

2.-J.

ID 26-22

$112,478.32, with sixty (60) additional working days, for the installation of

one step-up transformer, battery controllers for the irrigation system,

installation of six (6) solar lights, regrading a valley gutter, grading and

compacting for the monument sign, the relocation of electrical conduits,

and the installation of a bubbler, with Avison Construction Company, Inc. of

Madera, CA for the Transformative Climate Communities Park at MLK

Magnet Core (Les Kimber Park) Project - Project ID PW00857. (Bid File

12302905) (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve an increase to the citywide custodial services Requirements

Contract with ScrubCan, Inc. of Fresno, California in the total amount of

2.-K.

ID 26-28

$605,000 per year, for

revised annual total amount not-to-exceed

$3,005,000 for the remainder of the contract term plus annual CPI and PPI

increases, to provide custodial services of parking facilities beginning

January 2026 and account for future unforeseen custodial needs citywide

moving forward (Bid File 9669)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the lease of City-owned land at Mosqueda

Community Center (District 5):

1. Adopt

2.-L.

ID 26-29

finding of Categorical Exemption per staff

determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

2. Approve a Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno’s

Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS)

Department and Reading and Beyond in the amount starting at

$40,845 annually for the lease of approximately 4,420 square feet of

land at Mosqueda Community Center for an initial term of three

years with two options to extend for one-year periods

3. Authorize the PARCS Director or their designee to execute the

Agreement and subsequent extensions on the City’s behalf

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Parks, After School Recreation and Community

2.-M.

ID 26-31

Services Department’s (PARCS) maintenance and operation of the

McKinley Peace Garden located at 2743 East McKinley Avenue (Council

District 7):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

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

Guidelines

2. Approve the Landscape Maintenance Agreement (LMA) between

the City of Fresno and the California Department of Transportation

(Caltrans) for Maintenance of the community garden for a term of 10

years

3. Approve the Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement (TAMA)

between the City of Fresno and Caltrans to outline maintenance

responsibilities associated with art located in the McKinley Peace

Garden

4. Authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute the Agreements

and sign all related documents on the behalf of the City

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to service agreements for One Fresno Youth Jobs

Corps Program between the City of Fresno (City) and the CBOs:

1. Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and The Downtown Association of Fresno to extend the term of the

agreement through February 28, 2026, and increase funds by

$55,000.00 to provide ongoing employment for members in the One

Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.

2.-N.

ID 26-33

2. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) to extend the

term through February 28, 2026, and increase funds by $6,897.52

to provide ongoing employment for members in the One Fresno

Youth Jobs Corps Program.

3. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno

EOC) to extend the term through February 28, 2026, and increase

funds by $18,000.00 to provide ongoing employment for members

in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.

4. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Poverello House to extend the term through February 28, 2026,

and increase funds by $37,950.00 to provide ongoing employment

for members in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.

5. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City

and Career Nexus to extend the term through February 28, 2026, to

provide ongoing employment for members in the One Fresno Youth

Jobs Corps Program.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***BILL B-63 (Introduced December 18, 2025)(For Adoption) - Repealing

2.-P.

ID 26-15

Section 10-812 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Conditions on

Police Response to Public Safety Alarm Systems (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto)

ORDINANCE 2026-1 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Fresno County AB109 Adult Compliance Team

(ACT)

1. Approve a First Amendment to the Service Agreement with the

2.-Q.

ID 26-30

County of Fresno acknowledging annual budget approval, which

included continued funding for the reimbursement of five Fresno

Police Officers, one Police Sergeant, and one Crime Analyst, which

will be assigned to the Adult Compliance Team (ACT)/ Multi-Agency

Gang Enforcement Consortium Team (MAGEC) in an amount not to

exceed $1,992,584 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for total

compensation paid for all services performed for the first and

second year of this Agreement not to exceed $3,932,659.

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 25th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $441,100 for

the Police Department’s agreement No. 1 to the 2025-2026 Public

Safety Realignment Adult Compliance Team (ACT) Program

(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2026-2 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-R.

ID 26-6

Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

Blais and Associates, LLC for Grant Application and Administration

Services for the Department of Public Utilities to extend the term by one

year to December 31, 2026, with no increase in compensation. (Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Approving the Summary Vacation of a portion of the

Southeast corner of East Divisadero Street and North Roosevelt Avenue.

(District 3)

2.-U.

2.-V.

ID 26-7

RESOLUTION 2026-5 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 33rd Amendment to the Annual

ID 26-62

Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to reallocate $85,000 from the

Public Works Department to the City Council Department (Requires 5

Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2026-6 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the First Amendment for the Capital Projects

2.-D.

ID 26-26

Department’s On-Call Consultant Service Agreements for Materials

Testing and Acceptance Services for capital improvement projects

(Citywide):

1. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services

Agreement with Salem Engineering Group Inc., of Fresno,

California, for materials testing and acceptance services, increasing

the maximum amount payable for all Task Orders by $1,000,000.00,

for a total not to exceed Agreement value of $1,958,000.00;

2. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services

Agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc, of Clovis, California, for

materials testing and acceptance services, increasing the maximum

amount payable for all Task Orders by $1,000,000.00, for a total not

to exceed Agreement value of $1,958,000.00.

Councilmember Maxell moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the agreement.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

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

Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Arias

Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 with Floyd Johnston Construction

ID 26-25

2.-G.

Company Inc. of Fresno, California in the amount of $2,924,928.00 with

one hundred (100) additional working days for the Downtown

Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project. (Bid File

12402356) (Council District 3)

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the contract change order.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Arias

Award a Requirements Contract for Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant 2024

ID 26-14

2.-O.

“Testing of Partially Tested Kits” in an amount not to exceed $525,600 for

three years with no extension options to DNA Labs International. (RFP File

No. 12600269).

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the sexual assault kit.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice

President Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Arias

Actions pertaining to a sewer connection to serve Three Palms Mobile

ID 26-27

2.-S.

Home Park.

1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2024070976) dated

November 2024, for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park

Wastewater Collection and Disposal Project, pursuant to California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;

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

designee to accept funds and execute the financial assistance

agreement and any amendments thereto with the California State

Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for a

sewer connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park.

(Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the sewer connection.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2026-3 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Karbassi

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application for up

ID 26-24

2.-T.

to $500,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Fund the

Procurement of Traffic Data Analysis Software and Authorizing the Public

Works Director or Designee to Accept and Execute All Application and

Grant Agreement Documents on Behalf of the City of Fresno. (Citywide)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Councilmember Maxwell moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the agenda item.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2026-4 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Esparza, Arias, Maxwell, Vang and Richardson

Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Perea

Approve the First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with BX

ID 26-71

2.-W.

Consulting, LLC, to increase compensation by $62,000, for a total contract

amount not to exceed $110,000 for additional business outreach services

Councilmember Vang moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the current agreement.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Karbassi

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

unscheduled communication: Charlie Maxwell, Dez Martinez, Nikki Real,

and Alfred Aldrete.

4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION

During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that

would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 1:58 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 26-50

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); 8. International Association of

Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno

Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno

Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee

Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented

Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager,

Airports Public Safety Assistant Manager, Assistant City Attorney,

Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant

Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities,

Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant

Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst,

Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer,

Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to

the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City

Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President

Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer),

Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller,

Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II, Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy

City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development,

Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of

Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic

Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director,

Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City

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

the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources

Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer,

Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief,

Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor

Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs

Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement

Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst,

Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior

Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human

Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Special Assistant City

Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 26-8

5.-B.

5.-C.

5.-D.

5.-E.

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

Case Name: Miguel Nunez Garcia v. City of Fresno, et al.

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00749

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 26-18

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

Case Name: Sarah J. Gray v. City of Fresno and Demetrio Ordas, Fresno

Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04116

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 26-19

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

Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District

Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658

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 26-63

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

1 potential case

The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz

announced the City Council voted to issue a limited waiver of attorney client

privilege, allowing the City Attorney to disclose that the City Attorney’s

Office properly advised former Councilmember Luis Chavez in January

2023 that any future agreements with LGSC for the same services prior was

required to go to the City Council for authorization under Fresno Municipal