2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Council President - Nelson Esparza  
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmembers:  
Annalisa Perea, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias,  
Brandon Vang,  
Nick Richardson  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, May 7, 2026  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:05 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Councilmember Karbassi joined the meeting at 10:10 A.M.  
Present: 6 -  
Council President Nelson Esparza  
Vice President Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Invocation by the Voices United Chorus  
Voices United Chorus gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Vice President Maxwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
Today’s meeting will be adjourned in memory of Phillip Larson.  
2-P (ID 26-363) regarding annexation application no. P26-00103, relating to  
approximately 2.40 acres of the North Lanes Road right-of-way - Section  
Number 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or his/her  
designee to initiate the Annexation of the “Copper-Friant No. 3  
Reorganization” with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission  
(“LAFCO”) The resolution is Subject to Mayoral veto and should have three  
asterisks before the title and (Subject Mayor’s Veto) should be listed at the  
end of the title.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
2-M (ID 26-413) regarding amending section 2-603 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code relating to the Publication of Legal Notices (Citywide) – was tabled to  
June 4, 2026, by Councilmember Arias.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-H (ID 26-502) regarding establishing procedures for appeals in the  
competitive bidding process and rescinding Resolutions 2001-52 and  
2003-129 – was moved to Contested Consent by Vice President Maxwell  
and Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Richardson  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation of “World Asthma Day”  
ID 26-516  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Darrell Fifield Day”  
ID 26-364  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Mental Health Awareness Month”  
ID 26-471  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Tennis Month”  
ID 26-410  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation Honoring “National Police Week and Peace Officers  
Memorial Day”  
ID 26-307  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “AAPI Heritage Month”  
ID 26-577  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Fresno Preservation Month”  
ID 26-147  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Fresno Christian High School’s The Feather Online”  
ID 26-461  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Thanked City staff,  
directors, the City Attorney’s Office, Code Enforcement, Public Works,  
HART, and PARCS for assisting with District 1’s recently concluded Town  
Hall series. Thanked residents for attending. Thanked the Fresno Animal  
Center for conducting a successful drive through vaccination event that  
helped hundreds of families with microchips and vaccinations. Expressed  
gratitude to all volunteers who participated in painting the crosswalk in the  
Van Ness Village area of the Tower District, including Root Access, Tower  
Rotary, Fresno State’s Community Inclusion Program, and District 1 staff.  
Announced the Movies in the Park series would begin on Friday, May 8,  
2026 at Trolley Park, with a barbecue hosted by local ironworkers. Families  
were encouraged to bring chairs or blankets.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Thanked City staff for their  
work on Porchfest and for facilitating the neighborhood meeting regarding  
California Tupman Park, the Muro project, and the California Avenue  
Complete Street Project. Noted that staff attended a third community  
meeting to gather input on California Avenue improvements. Extended  
condolences to the Mayor for the loss of his parents.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Thanked staff for organizing  
the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) reception  
associated with the A.A.P.I. proclamation ceremony at City Hall. Reported  
completing a series of District 5 Town Halls and thanked residents for  
attending, sharing ideas, and participating in discussions about the district’s  
future. Attended the Hmong Heritage Student Showcase, where students  
presented their cultural work. Held a second community meeting with the  
PARCS Department on the Southeast Fresno Sports Complex and  
appreciated residents’ input. Noted that the community finalized plans for a  
recreational gymnasium and expressed hope for funding. Offered  
condolences to the Mayor.  
Vice President Maxwell Reports and Comments. Reported numerous  
activities in District 4. Thanked over 50 vendors who participated in the  
Spring Fest event, where hundreds of children signed up for afterschool and  
summer programming. Fresno State and the Fire Union participated, and  
PARCS staff registered families for recreation programs. Thanked the Black  
Chamber of Commerce for a tour and review of their upcoming programs to  
support black and minority owned small businesses. Visited the Valley  
Caregiver Resource Center, toured the expanded OASIS Adult Day  
Program, and reflected on the importance of services for families caring for  
elders with memory related illnesses. Noted the City contributed $50,000  
last year to support program expansion. Described attending Del Mar  
Elementary School to distribute books as part of the book club and thanked  
the principal and staff. Toured The Center for Advanced Research and  
Technology (CART) with CEO Dr. Watson to learn about educational  
programming in robotics, science, business, and graphic design.  
Announced District 4 staff would be volunteering with the Healthy Room  
Project to build a bedroom for five children who recently lost their parents.  
Appreciated the organization’s invitation to participate.  
Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Reported introducing  
the Mayor at the State of the City event and thanked the Fresno Chamber of  
Commerce and staff for coordinating the event. Reflected on the City’s  
progress and ongoing work. Described speaking with eighth grade students  
from Computech Middle School as part of a civic engagement program  
hosted by the Office of Community Affairs and thanked the students for their  
thoughtful questions. Participated in Career Day at Hidalgo Elementary  
School and spoke to students about careers in public service. Congratulated  
De Young Properties on the groundbreaking of the Blossom View  
Development, a 119 lot single family housing project in the eastern part of  
the city. Recognized U.A. Local 246 for their 125th anniversary and attended  
their celebration.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Thanked the Council Vice President  
Maxwell for supporting the affected family in the Healthy Room Project.  
Thanked Councilmembers, staff, and the community for their condolences  
following the death of his parents. Confirmed he would take time off after  
presenting the budget. Thanked those who attended the State of the City  
address and credited the City Manager, Chief of Staff, Kelly Fertado, the  
Chamber of Commerce, and the communications team, including Sontaya,  
Fabiola, and Carmen, for producing a high quality event. Announced the  
balanced budget would be presented to the media on May 13, 2026, and to  
the Council the following morning. Thanked Councilmembers for meeting  
with him individually to provide feedback. Announced the return of the  
Fresno Falcons hockey team to Selland Arena after 17 years. Thanked  
VenueWorks for securing the deal. The team will host 28 home games  
beginning in early October under a five year contract, renewable twice. He  
encouraged the community to support the team.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Referenced a tray memo  
regarding E.A.A.C. funding cycles. Described ongoing work with grantees  
and announced meetings for Cycle 2 recipients who received zero dollars,  
including upcoming in person and virtual sessions. Noted that Cycle 3  
recipients awaiting their remaining 10% of funding would be notified of  
meeting details soon.  
Interim City Clerk Aller Reports and Comments. Reported it was Municipal  
Clerks Week and thanked staff for their service. Updated the Council on the  
Transparency Portal project, noting that the Clerk’s Office and ISD had  
developed a functional prototype. Announced that a formal workshop  
presentation would be held at the May 21, 2026, meeting and stated that the  
portal was ready for rollout when appropriate.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M  
HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy  
ID 26-522  
a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No.  
9, Annexation No. 71 (Final Tract Map No. 6312 and the Territory Known  
as Assessor’s Parcel No. 579-390-71S) (Northwest corner of East Copper  
Avenue and North Portofino Drive): (Council District 6)  
1.  
***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 71 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2.  
3.  
4.  
***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto);  
***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto);  
***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for  
the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 71  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
The above item was called to order at 10:12 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 10:13 A.M.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2026-82 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-83 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-84 ADOPTED  
BILL B-14 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-15 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING to vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located at the  
eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern  
intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - To vacate two portions of City-owned right of way  
located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton  
Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van  
Ness Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ID 26-394  
The above item was called to order at 10:13 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Chief Surveyor Camit. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:16 A.M.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2026-85 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
9:20 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY IN ITS  
CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT  
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO  
REVITALIZATION CORPORATION  
Actions pertaining to the City-owned property located at 815 Fulton Street  
(APN: 468-28-23T) and Housing Successor Agency to the Redevelopment  
Agency-owned properties located at 829 & 835 Fulton Street (APN(s):  
468-282-05T & 468-282-22T), near the West corner of Fulton and Inyo  
(Council District 3):  
ID 26-591  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit  
to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating the  
disposition of real property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number  
468-28-23T, 468-282-05T & 468-282-22T (815, 829 & 835 Fulton Street)  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)  
2. Approve a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Disposition  
and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno, the City of  
Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor, and The Park Partners, LLC  
The above item was called to order at 10:16 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Assistant Director Skei. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:21 A.M.  
Council Discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-81 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION SA-60 ADOPTED (Successor Agency)  
RESOLUTION FRC-28 ADOPTED (Fresno Revitalization Corporation)  
FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE: On motion of Member  
Arias, seconded by Member Esparza, the above item was adopted. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Esparza, Dyer  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - 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.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
Approval of the Minutes for April 23, 2026, Regular Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 26-558  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the final relocation reimbursement claim submitted by Genuine  
ID 26-518  
Parts Company, doing business as NAPA Auto Parts, for expenses  
resulting from the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project  
(Council Districts 1 and 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a Permanent Easement  
2.-C.  
2.-D.  
ID 26-524  
and Temporary Construction Easement to acquire portions of a parcel as  
easements on Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-012-05S, required for the  
Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project. (Council District 1)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Rebid  
Project, Bid File 12601981: (Council District 1)  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s  
ID 26-567  
a
a
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental  
Assessment No. PC00222;  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $206,226.87 to  
Geometric Construction, Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the Trolley Park Lighting and  
Shade Structure Rebid Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the sale of an approximate 14.58± acre property  
located at the southwest corner of West Herndon and North Brawley  
Avenues (Council District 2)  
2.-E.  
ID 26-514  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing  
benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-  
204 relating to the disposition of real property identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 507-030-48ST (Herndon  
Avenue) (Property) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
&
Brawley  
2. Approve the First Amendment of the Purchase and Sale Agreement  
with Lakhjit S. Sandhu, MD, increasing the purchase price to  
$2,100,000, (a $250,000 increase over the initial agreement), with  
applicable title and escrow costs to be split 50/50 with the buyer, not  
to exceed $6,000, resulting in net proceeds of $247,000  
RESOLUTION 2026-86 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to Amending Agreement A231012261 with the  
California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES):  
2.-F.  
ID 26-535  
1.  
Approve acceptance of Cal OES Amendment Two for an  
additional $77,250 for a total of $324,450 for Regional  
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response and Regional  
Task Force Five (RTF 5) training agreement A231012261  
and authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to compensate  
Fire personnel in order to staff the vacancies caused by  
training attendance.  
2.  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 49th Amendment to the  
Annual  
Appropriation  
Resolution  
No.  
2025-179  
appropriating $77,300 for amendment two to the 2024  
Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Regional  
Task Force Five (RTF5) training agreement A231012261  
(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-87 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the service agreement with the County of Fresno to  
receive emergency dispatch services  
2.-G.  
ID 26-543  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that County of Fresno is  
Uniquely Qualified to provide the emergency dispatch services; and  
2. Approve a Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and the  
County of Fresno to receive Emergency Dispatch services for both  
fire suppression and emergency medical calls for the period of July  
1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, in the amount of $1,713,360.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for  
and Accept a Grant of up to $180,000 from the Fresno-Madera Area  
Agency on Aging to Fund Fiscal Year 2027 Senior Hot Meals  
Programming (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2.-I.  
ID 26-542  
RESOLUTION 2026-89 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts, IBEW for  
Unit 7:  
1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the  
2.-J.  
ID 26-517  
City of Fresno and the International Brotherhood of Electrical  
Workers (Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts - Unit 7) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Nineteenth Amendment to FY 2026  
Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 7, Unit 7 -  
Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts (IBEW), to provide a salary  
increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of  
Understanding between the City of Fresno and the International  
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Non-Supervisory Groups and  
Crafts - Unit 7) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-90 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund discounted loan  
2.-K.  
2.-L.  
ID 26-398  
agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Area Hispanic  
Foundation in the amount of $1,194,000 for asbestos, lead-based paint,  
and mold abatement at the Former Berkeley Building, 887 Fulton Street,  
Fresno, CA 93721 parcel number 468-282-21T. (District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with RH  
ID 26-401  
Community Builders, LP for the continued operation of Youth Rapid  
Rehousing services located at 1309 W. Shaw Ave (APN 425-041-39), by  
providing 25 units for Transitional Age Youth (TAY ages 18-24) individuals  
and families experiencing homelessness in the City of Fresno. The  
amended agreement term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for an  
amount not to exceed $500,000 under the Homeless Housing, Assistance,  
and Prevention (HHAP) Program (City Council District 2) (Bid File No.  
12402933).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
BILL - (For Introduction) Amending Section 2-603 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code relating to the Publication of Legal Notices (Citywide)  
2.-M.  
ID 26-413  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was tabled to June 4, 2026.  
TABLED  
Approve a Revolving Loan Fund Agreement in an amount not to exceed  
ID 26-440  
2.-N.  
2.-O.  
$8,000,000 with The Park Partners LLC for the development of The Park at  
South Stadium, a multifamily rental housing project located at 815, 829,  
and 835 Fulton Street (City Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Stantec Consulting Services Inc., a corporation based  
ID 26-550  
in Albany, New York, to provide professional consulting services for a  
historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown:  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Stantec Consulting  
Services Inc. is Uniquely Qualified;  
2. Approve a Consultant Service Agreement between the City of  
Fresno and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in an amount not to  
exceed $144,580 to provide professional consultant services for a  
historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown through July 31, 2028; and  
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement on  
behalf of the City.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Annexation Application No. P26-00103, relating to  
ID 26-363  
2.-P.  
approximately 2.40 acres of the North Lanes Road right-of-way, west of  
North Rice Road (Council District 6)  
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P26-00103 dated May 7,  
2026, finding that the proposed Project is exempt from the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3)  
2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or his/her designee to  
initiate the Annexation of the “Copper-Friant No. 3 Reorganization”  
with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”)  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced Section  
Number 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or his/her  
designee to initiate the Annexation of the “Copper-Friant No. 3  
Reorganization” with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission  
(“LAFCO”) The resolution is Subject to Mayoral veto and should have three  
asterisks before the title and (Subject Mayor’s Veto) should be listed at the  
end of the title.  
RESOLUTION 2026-91 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 50th Amendment to the Annual  
2.-Q.  
2.-R.  
ID 26-533  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $37,700 for  
the Police Department’s 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program  
(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-92 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to  
a
Requirements Contract with Kemira Water  
ID 26-521  
Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for the purchase of ferric chloride  
(Bid File 12600814) (Council District 3):  
1. Approve the award of a Requirements Contract with Kemira Water  
Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for a three-year term with  
two optional single-year extensions for the purchase of ferric  
chloride at an annual cost of $1,874,361.71 plus annual Producer  
Price Index increases, with  
a
total not-to-exceed amount of  
$9,951,240.88 for the entire term, including optional extensions;  
2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to execute the  
Requirements Contract with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., on behalf  
of the City of Fresno.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a  
Delaware Corporation, for the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation  
Facility Process Improvements Project with a term of December 31, 2027,  
2.-S.  
2.-T.  
ID 26-538  
for  
a
total not-to-exceed amount of $408,122.00 (Bid File No.  
120601291). (Council District 6)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the River West Fresno Eaton Trail Extension Project:  
ID 26-269  
(Council District 2)  
1. RESOLUTION - Adopting Addendum No. 2 to the River West  
Fresno, Eaton Trail Extension Project Final Environmental Impact  
Report SCH No. 2014061017 pursuant to California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 and  
adopting findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091  
and 15093 as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15096 for the  
River West Eaton Fresno, Trail Extension Project;  
2. Approve the Joint Project Agreement with San Joaquin River  
Conservancy and authorize the Public Works Director or Designee  
to execute the Joint Project Agreement subject to modifications  
which shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office;  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Proposition 4  
Grant Application for $5,115,000.00 in Grant Funds to the San  
Joaquin River Conservancy 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 for  
construction of the River West Fresno Eaton Trail Extension Project  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2026-93 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-94 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the public utility  
2.-U.  
ID 26-479  
easement on the north side of Lot 38 of T-6325: (Council District 7)  
1. Adopt an addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for  
Environmental Assessment Number T-6325/P21-02804, pursuant to  
Section 15164, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines;  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the  
public utility easement on the North side of Lot 38 of T-6325.  
RESOLUTION 2026-95 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6475, accepting  
2.-V.  
ID 26-520  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on McKinley Avenue just west of Armstrong Avenue. (Council  
District 7)  
RESOLUTION 2026-96 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Alta Planning  
2.-W.  
2.-X.  
ID 26-532  
+ Design, Inc., in the amount not to exceed two hundred and ninety-eight  
thousand dollars ($298,000) with a contingency amount not to exceed  
fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for any additional work, for the  
development of the Mobility Design Guide. (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area  
ID 26-478  
Express (FAX) Bus Stop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Upgrades  
Phase B Project:  
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P26-20261, dated February  
25, 2026, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for  
categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section  
15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.  
2. Award a Construction Contract to American Paving Co, of Fresno,  
California, in the amount of $487,566 for the Department of  
Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Stop ADA  
Upgrades Phase B project, within the City of Fresno, and authorize  
the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents (Bid  
File #12600141) (Council District 2, Council District 4, Council  
District 5, Council District 6, Council District 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-H.  
ID 26-502  
***RESOLUTION - Establishing procedures for appeals in the competitive  
bidding process and rescinding Resolution 2003-129 (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
Vice President Maxwell and Councilmember Arias moved the above item to  
Contested Consent to discuss the changes to the competitive bidding  
process.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-88 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Richardson  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - BOLD (Bond Opportunities for Land Development)  
Program Presentation  
3.-A.  
ID 26-519  
The above item was presented to Council by Assistant City Manager  
Mascia, and Travis Cooper, Financial Advisor California Municipal  
Financing Authority (CMFA).  
Council discussion was held.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication: Matthew Gillian.  
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 11:16 A.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 26-559  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: 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 Esparza), City  
Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President  
Esparza), 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  
5.-B.  
ID 26-562  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)  
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Brawley 7 LLC, Matthew Dolph, Robert  
Manos  
(4381 N. Brawley Ave #106; Code Enforcement Case  
Number E25-14375)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 26-570  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)  
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Wu Junjie  
6311 E Robinson Ave.; Code Enforcement Case Number E25-01927  
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 26-563  
5.-D.  
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)  
1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION  
ID 26-580  
5.-E.  
5.-F.  
5.-G.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION  
ID 26-586  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION  
ID 26-588  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz  
reported: by a 6–0 vote, the Council authorized the initiation of a lawsuit.  
The defendants and specific details will be disclosed once the action is  
formally filed, in accordance with Government Code section 54957.1(a)(2).  
For the record, all six members present voted in favor, with Councilmember  
Richardson absent.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-H.  
ID 26-564  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:  
24CECG01199  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-I.  
ID 26-528  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
South Fresno Community Alliance v. City of Fresno, et al.  
Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 21CECG03237  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 26-581  
5.-J.  
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 Nelson Esparza.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 26-585  
5.-K.  
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 Nelson Esparza.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from Closed session at 4:03 P.M. in  
memory of Phillip Larson.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
May 21, 2026 regular meeting.