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, April 27, 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. The regular meeting was held concurrently with a  
separately noticed 1:30 p.m. special meeting.  
9:09 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 Pastor Doug Lanier with Christian Life Assembly Church.  
Pastor Doug Lanier gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:  
A special meeting had been separately noticed for 1:30 p.m. to discuss:  
• Item “A” (ID 23-702) regarding amendment of the Better Business Act to  
provide exceptions for affordable housing, senior affordable housing and  
mixed-use projects that benefit public health, safety and welfare of the city,  
and;  
• Item “B” (ID 23-703) regarding support for city contribution of funds to or on  
behalf of FCTC Senior, LP. for construction of water infrastructure necessary  
to meet fire suppression requirements.  
Consent Calendar item 1-Y (ID 23-647) regarding support of a city  
contribution of funds to FCTC Senior, LP - removed from the agenda with no  
return date as a related item was the subject of the special meeting.  
Consent Calendar item 1-BB (ID 23-662) regarding an amendment to the  
Council Communication Policy – removed from the agenda by  
Councilmember Karbassi with no return date.  
Consent Calendar item 1-CC (ID 23-689) regarding the Homekey 3 Program  
at 6507 North Polk Avenue - Councilmember Karbassi should be listed as  
co-sponsor.  
Closed Session item 5-A (23-658) regarding anticipated litigation for  
Bakman Water Company v. City of Fresno – removed from the agenda by  
the City Attorney’s Office with no return date.  
Councilmember Karbassi and Councilmember Bredefeld each registered a  
"no" vote on Consent Calendar item 1-D (ID 23-663) regarding Commercial  
Cannabis Activity.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE MAY 11, 2023,  
AGENDA  
Consent Calendar item 1-AA (ID 23-661) regarding a pilot program to  
incentivize job creation within portions of the Tower District – moved to the  
May 11, 2023, agenda by Vice President Perea and Councilmember Arias.  
General Administration item 3-A (ID 23-465) regarding a workshop for the  
Annual Review of the Community Workforce Agreement – moved to the May  
11, 2023, agenda by the administration.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MOVED FROM THE CONSENT  
CALENDAR TO THE CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR  
FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
1-B (ID 23-636) regarding Bid File 12300507 soliciting proposals to manage  
and operate Food & Beverage Concessions and News & Convenience  
Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). – moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-I (ID 23-671) regarding the eighth amendment to the Position  
Authorization Resolution - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember  
Bredefeld.  
1-L (ID 23-642) regarding the 2021 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative  
(SAKI) grant program – moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember  
Arias and Councilmember Esparza.  
1-M (ID 23-631) regarding the COPS Metro Bike Unit Grant – moved to  
Contested Consent by Council President Maxwell and Councilmember  
Esparza.  
1-O (ID 23-634) regarding a grant application to the California Department  
of Transportation for the Clean California local grant program cycle 2 -  
moved to Contested Consent by Council President Maxwell.  
1-S (ID 23-596) regarding the 34th amendment to the Annual Appropriations  
Resolution (AAR) for the Parks and Public Safety Energy Efficiency Projects  
– moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-X (ID 23-463) regarding the disposal of vacated roadway properties  
associated with the State Route 99 Realignment Project – was moved by  
Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, the above agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Officer Lindsay Dozier”  
ID 23-293  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Fair Housing Month”  
ID 23-535  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Peace Officer Memorial Week”  
ID 23-628  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Arbor Day”  
ID 23-449  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “National and California Community College Month”  
ID 23-562  
PRESENTED  
Fresno Animal Center’s “Pet of the Month” presented by Fresno Humane  
Animal Services  
ID 23-556  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Discussed the Great  
American Cleanup at River Bottom Park and the work by Caglia  
Environmental and River Tree Volunteers to gather volunteers. Discussed  
the annual flag raising in recognition of the Armenian genocide and the  
multi generational participation by the local Armenian community.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Announced work had begun  
on the outdoor patio, parklet and bike racks next to South of Shaw Beer  
Company in downtown Fresno. Noted the first annual West Fresno Home  
Buyers Conference would occur at the Westside Church of God on Saturday  
to help West Fresno residents become home owners. Reported the next  
China Town 559 Market would occur on Friday and was a great family  
friendly event. Acknowledged the PARCS team for the excellent  
maintenance of the sports fields at the Regional Sports Complex.  
Discussed recent successful concerts at Chukchansi Stadium and the need  
to have police officers walk the vicinity and the need for increased cellular  
capacity during events. Reported that Cooks Communication, located in  
downtown Fresno, was interested in discussions with the administration on  
how to keep CIty of Fresno business local. Apologized to the residents of  
the Trails End Mobile Home Park as he feels the new owners blatantly lied  
when they promised to keep the property as an affordable mobile home park  
- he will work with Councilmember Bredefeld to see what options the City  
has to help the residents.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments. Discussed the recent  
Great American Cleanup events in District 5 and recognized Familias en  
Accion for the great job in the Liberty and Hazelwood area. Asked the  
administration for clarification on how services will be impacted in light of  
recent developments at the Animal Center. Announced there was interest  
from foster youth organizations to participate in City of Fresno youth jobs  
programs and he would connect the organizations with the administration to  
discuss the possibilities.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments. Discussed the  
emotional flag raising in recognition of the Armenian genocide. Recognized  
the volunteers who participated in the Great American Cleanup at  
Woodward Park. Reported on the success of the "Boots in the Park" concert  
recently held at Woodward Park. Informed Council of threats he and his  
Chief of Staff received from a known individual during a press conference  
earlier in the day - he announced he would file a police report concerning  
the threats.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Announced the California  
Commission on the Status of Women and Girls awarded a $100,000 grant to  
the City of Fresno to continue the programming of the Cit of Fresno  
Women’s Commission. Congratulated Centro La Familia for opening a  
neighborhood resource center at Dakota and Blackstone. Announced he  
would attend an upcoming Jackson Association neighborhood meeting.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments. Reported that an estimated  
4,500 attended the first Tower District Farmers Market the previous week.  
Future Farmers Market will see an increase in fresh produce to help deal  
with the food desert in the area. Invited the public to attend "Porch Fest" - a  
fun, family friendly, walkable concert throughout the Tower District and  
historical Fresno High community. Reported on several area clean up  
events during Earth Day. Recognized Public Works for continually working  
with District 1 to deal with pot holes.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Announced more than 1,700  
volunteers help to remove 16,000 pounds of trash from twenty locations  
throughout the City. Presented certificates to Student Ambassadors in the  
Fresno / Châteauroux Exchange Program, with Council Vice President  
Perea.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Thanked the Fresno Grizzlies  
for providing the infield mix which was utilized for the turf at the Regional  
Sports Complex. Reported that ten memos on various subjects had been  
provided to the Council over the past week by the administration.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Yvonne  
Gordon (1-N, 10:05 am); Brunette Harris (1-N), 10:05 am; Betty Francis  
(1-N); Emily Brandt (1-N, 10:05 am); Shawn Robinson (1-D); Steve Diddy  
(1-T); Rex Hime (3-A); Fernando Elizondo; Patricia Shawn; Lyindy Owens;  
Adolfo Castillo (1-D); Hester Hensley; Brandi Nuse-Villegas (1-E, 1-N); Lisa  
Flores; G Ray Howell; Candis Crowley; Edward Castro Jr.; Karla Martinez;  
Edith Rico; Leslie Martinez; Maria Gonzalez; Andrea Balanos; Ruben  
Espinoza; Soccord Vivar; Benita Vasquez, and Bob McClaskey.  
Public Comment received for the April 27, 2023, Regular Meeting.  
ID 23-713  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of the Fresno Yosemite International  
Airport (FAT) and a portion of the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport  
(FCH) (APNs 464-220-43T and 464-020-28T) to be exempt Surplus Land  
for leasing purposes only as it pertains to the City’s use pursuant to the  
Surplus Land Act (SLA). (Districts 3 and 4) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
1.-A.  
ID 23-524  
RESOLUTION 2023-113 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-114 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 37th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
1.-C.  
1.-D.  
ID 23-607  
Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 to appropriate $2,383,200 from FY 2023  
General Fund surplus to various City Departments (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2023-115 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity:  
ID 23-663  
1. Approve the Loan Agreement for Eddie Rodriguez (the Owner) of  
Truffle Tree LLC, a cannabis social equity business, in the amount  
of $75,000 to assist with the start-up, regulatory costs, and  
operating costs of opening a retail commercial cannabis business  
in the City of Fresno.  
2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to award  
$114,006.85 in State of California Cannabis Equity Act Grant  
Funding to each approved Social Equity Applicants.  
Councilmember Bredefeld and Councilmember Karbassi each registered a  
"no" vote on the above item. As Councilmember Karbassi was absent during  
approval the Consent Calendar, the item was APPROVED 5-1 by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Esparza  
No: 1 - Bredefeld  
Absent: 1- Karbassi  
RESOLUTION 2023-116 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2022 Community Project Funding (CPF) grant  
ID 23-611  
1.-E.  
through the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):  
1. Accept the CPF grant award from HUD totaling $665,000 for the  
Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Edible Food Rescue and  
Distribution project led by Fresno Metro Ministry  
2. Approve Sub-Recipient Agreement with Fresno Metro Ministry  
totaling $665,000  
3. ***RESOLUTION - A resolution of the council of the City of Fresno  
Adopting the 24th amendment to the annual appropriation  
resolution No. 2022-154 to appropriate $665,000 from the  
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the  
Community Project Fund (CPF) grant (Requires five Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2023-117 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Transient Room Tax:  
ID 23-649  
1.-F.  
1. ***BILL B-11 (Intro’d 4/20/2023)(For Adoption) Amending Section 7  
-602 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to compelling  
short-term rental crowdsourcing entities such as Airbnb, VRBO, etc.  
to collect Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on the City’s behalf and to  
remit the revenue to the City. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2023-012 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
California Automated  
-
Authorizing  
Permit  
a
Grant Application for $100,000 to  
1.-G.  
ID 23-625  
Processing (CalAPP) Program for  
establishing an eligible automated, solar permitting platform and  
authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or  
designee to accept grant funds and execute all related documents.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (Citywide)  
RESOLUTION 2023-118 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the agreement with Tyler Technologies for  
1.-H.  
ID 23-467  
implementation and hosting of Financials, Human Capital Management  
and Utility Billing software:  
1. Approve Amendment 2 reallocating $161,400 within the project  
from unused services. No additional funding is requested.  
2. Approve Amendment 3 reallocating $58,400 within the project from  
unused services. No additional funding is requested.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 13th Amendment to the FY 2023 Salary  
1.-J.  
ID 23-623  
Resolution No. 2022-152, amending Exhibit 1, Unit 1, Non-Supervisory  
Blue Collar (Local 39) by adding the new classification of Park Equipment  
Mechanic I to be flexibly staffed with Park Equipment Mechanic II as a  
series, and providing a monthly salary step plan range of $3,715-$4,515 for  
the Park Equipment Mechanic I classification; amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3,  
Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA) by adding the new classification of  
Airports Credentialing Technician and providing a monthly salary step plan  
range of $3,780-$4,540 for the classification; and amending Exhibit 13-1,  
Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new  
classification of Airports Credentialing Supervisor and providing a monthly  
salary step plan range of $5,527-$6,693 for the classification, retroactively  
effective April 24, 2023 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-120 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-K.  
ID 23-629  
Actions pertaining to the 2021 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant program  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $374,046 in grant funding from  
the Office of Justice Program (OJP) through the Bureau of Justice  
Assistance (BJA) and execute the sub award grant agreement between  
San Diego Association of Governments for the 2021 Project Safe  
Neighborhoods grant  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 32nd amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2022-154 to appropriate $124,700 for the  
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) 21 grant program (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-121 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
35th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
1.-N.  
ID 23-638  
Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 to appropriate $77,000 for the Knight  
Avenue Improvement Project and $90,400 for the Traffic Signal  
Improvement Project at Church and Walnut Avenues (Council District 3)  
(Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-124 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Downtown Fresno Neighborhood Beautification and  
1.-P.  
ID 23-633  
Cleanup Project on Blackstone Avenue and Abby Street from Olive Avenue  
to Belmont Avenue, and on Belmont Avenue from Abby Street to First  
Street (RFP No. 12301221) (Council Districts 3 & 7):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Sections 15301/Class  
1
(Existing Facilities) and  
15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental  
Assessment Number PW01012, dated April 12, 2023  
2. Award a requirements contract to ScrubCan, Inc. of Fresno, CA, in  
the amount of $113,760 for a one-year contract for Business  
Corridor Litter Abatement Services on Blackstone Avenue, Abby  
Street, and Belmont Avenue business corridors  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project  
1.-Q.  
ID 23-609  
(Council District 2)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - 36th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $413,500 for the  
Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2. Approve Contract Change Order No. 28 in the amount of $218,740  
and an increase in contract time of nine (9) working days with  
Granite Construction Company for the Veterans Boulevard Grade  
Separation Project, Project ID PW00683  
RESOLUTION 2023-126 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6400  
1.-R.  
ID 23-608  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6400, and  
accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for  
dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer  
installed required improvements - located near the northeast corner  
of East Clinton Avenue and North Armstrong Avenue (Council  
District 7)  
RESOLUTION 2023-127 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area  
1.-T.  
ID 23-595  
Express Replace HVAC FAX Administration Building Project, Project ID:  
FC00036  
1. Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 to Strategic Mechanical, Inc.  
in the amount of $93,898.43  
2. Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 to Strategic Mechanical, Inc.  
in the amount of $1,644.74  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with O’Dell  
1.-U.  
1.-V.  
1.-W.  
ID 23-594  
Engineering, Inc. for $429,400, with a $44,000 contingency, for design and  
construction support services for the Play Structure Improvements Project  
(Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with O’Dell  
ID 23-593  
Engineering, Inc. for $93,900, with a $22,000 contingency, for design and  
construction support services for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and  
Construction Project (Council District 2)  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Approving the application for project funding from the  
ID 23-573  
San Joaquin River Conservancy and authorizing the Director of Public  
Works or Designee to accept project funds and execute all application and  
funding related documents with the San Joaquin River Conservancy on  
behalf of the City of Fresno for the construction of a Traffic Signal and  
Intersection Improvements at Audubon Drive and Del Mar Avenue (Council  
District 2) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-129 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, Supporting a  
1.-Y.  
ID 23-647  
City contribution of funds to FCTC Senior, LP for the construction of water  
infrastructure necessary to meet fire suppression requirements, in an  
amount not to exceed $2,700,000, associated with the Fancher Creek  
Town Center Development and Affordable Housing project therein.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Chavez  
with no return date.  
TABLED  
Bill (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9, Article 26 of the Fresno  
ID 23-672  
1.-Z.  
Municipal Code to add Section 9-2610, “Sideshows, Street Races, and  
Reckless Driving Exhibitions,” prohibiting the knowing participation as a  
driver, passenger, or spectator in sideshows, street races, or reckless  
driving exhibitions.  
BILL B-13 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting a pilot program to incentivize job creation  
ID 23-661  
1.-AA.  
within portions of the Tower District located within Districts 1 and 3 and the  
portion of the area west of Highway 99 between Clinton Avenue and Shaw  
Avenue located within District 1. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was tabled to May 11, 2023, by Vice President Perea.  
TABLED  
RESOLUTION - Amending the Council Communication Policy  
ID 23-662  
1.-BB.  
1.-CC.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Karbassi  
with no return date.  
ADOPTED  
Actions pertaining to the State of California’s Homekey 3 Program and  
ID 23-689  
development of permanent affordable housing at 6507 North Polk Avenue  
(506-130-04) (District 2):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing joint application to and participation  
in the State of California’s Homekey 3 Program to sustain and  
rapidly expand housing for persons experiencing homelessness or  
at risk of homelessness and authorizing the City Manager or  
designee to sign all required implementing documents. (Subject to  
Mayor's Veto).  
2. ***RESOLUTION - In support of future City Contribution of Funds for  
construction and development expenses associated with the project  
in an amount not to exceed $2,800,000 upon full award of Homekey  
3 funding for Valley Teen Ranch’s Welcome Home project. (Subject  
to Mayor's Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-109 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-110 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to Bid File 12300507 soliciting proposals to manage and  
1.-B.  
ID 23-636  
operate Food & Beverage Concessions and News & Convenience  
Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). (Council  
District 4)  
1. Award a fifteen-year term Agreement to SSP America, Inc. dba  
SSP America FAT, LLC, for Food & Beverage Concessions (F&B)  
at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and authorize the  
Director of Aviation (Director) to execute the contractual  
document(s) (Bid File 12300507) (District 4); and  
2. Award a fifteen-year term Agreement to Hudson Group Retail, LLC,  
dba HG Fresno Concessionaires JV, for News & Convenience  
Concessions (N&C) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)  
and authorize the Director of Aviation (Director) to execute the  
documents (Bid File 12300507) (District 4). The potential revenue  
of both contracts is $1,295,045 annually. Total anticipated revenue  
during the full term of both contracts is approximately $19,425,673.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Consented Consent to discuss the  
vendor's history of litigation concerning overtime and the possibility of  
amending the contract to limit exposure on labor issues.  
Council discussion on this item included: provide a six month update to  
Council following implementation of the agreement; termination provisions  
in the agreement; potential issues for termination of the contract, and  
requesting the theme for the international terminal to be authentic Mexican  
cuisine.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopt the Eighth Amendment to the Position  
1.-I.  
ID 23-671  
Authorization Resolution (“PAR") No. 2022-153 entitled, “A Resolution of  
the Council of the City of Fresno establishing the number of positions  
authorized in the various departments and offices of the City for Fiscal Year  
2023,” to add a total of four positions: one full time Projects Administrator;  
one full time Program Manager; and two full time Senior Management  
Analysts, in the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services  
(“PARCS”) Department. (Subject to Mayor’s veto).  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Consented Consent but  
subsequently received an answer to his question. There was no council  
discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2023-119 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to the 2021 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)  
grant program, herein referred to as the SAKI grant  
1.-L.  
ID 23-642  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to accept $1,000,000 in  
grant funding for the SAKI grant awarded to the Fresno Police  
Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through the Office of  
Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)  
2. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to enter into  
a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County District  
Attorney’s Office to fund .10 of the full-time equivalent Senior Deputy  
District Attorney for years two and three of the three-year grant  
performance period totaling $51,120 ($25,560 Year 2 and $25,560  
Year 3)  
3. ***RESOLUTION -Adopt the 9th Amendment to Position Authorization  
Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2022-153 entitled “a Resolution of the Council  
of the City of Fresno establishing the number of positions authorized in  
the various departments and offices of the City for Fiscal Year 2023;”  
adding two full-time Crime Specialist positions to the Fresno Police  
Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias and Councilmember Esparza moved the above item  
to Consented Consent to discuss the accountability for the funding allocated  
to the District Attorney's Office.  
Council discussion on this item included: what guarantees does the city  
have on the full-time equivalent being utilized for the purpose and what is  
the accountability for receiving the services.  
RESOLUTION 2023-122 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to the FY 2022 Community Oriented Policing Services  
(COPS) Hiring Program grant, herein referred to as the COPS Metro Bike  
Unit grant  
1.-M.  
ID 23-631  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to accept $1,500,000 in  
grant funding for the 2022 COPS Hiring Program grant awarded to the  
Fresno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice, through  
the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and to  
execute all related documents applicable to the COPS Hiring Program  
2. ***RESOLUTION -Adopt the 10th Amendment to Position Authorization  
Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2022-153 entitled “a Resolution of the Council  
of the City of Fresno establishing the number of positions authorized in  
the various departments and offices of the City for fiscal year 2023”;  
adding twelve full-time Police Officer positions to the Fresno Police  
Department (subject to Mayor’s veto)  
Council President Maxwell and Councilmember Esparza moved this item to  
Consented Consent for additional clarification.  
Council discussion on this item included: is the financing similar to SAFR,  
where the city is helping subsidize the positions; taking experienced officers  
and putting them on the Bike Units; what does a dedicated bike position  
mean; the locations the bike unit will cover, El Dorado Park, Fashion Fair  
Mall, Tower District, Kings Canyon Corridor, Shaw and Marks, and Shaw  
and Blackstone area; buddy system - two bike officers per bike team;  
enforcement will be Monday through Sunday; the ideal time for the bike  
officers during regular business hours; flexibility in the policing area; how  
flexible is the grant money to reallocate the bike officers throughout the day;  
patrolling the Blackstone Avenue area; is the three per team adjustable to  
patrol Blackstone; where the bike unit will be most effective; what Fiscal  
Year will be paid for the total cost; what is the split between now and then;  
will the upcoming budget reflect additional officers; the data on the  
effectiveness on the existing special units; are there any special unit under  
performing and have dissolved; long term absences and if the unit it still  
active to reduce workmen's comp, and a request to schedule a ride along for  
District 1 and District 3 to ride along the Tower District.  
RESOLUTION 2023-123 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by  
Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the  
California Department of Transportation for the Clean California Local  
Grant Program Cycle 2 in the amount of $5,000,000 for the South Fresno  
Litter Abatement, Beautification, and Placemaking Project at Shields  
Avenue from Weber Avenue to Hughes Avenue, Brawley Avenue and  
Fountain Way, Kearney Boulevard from Fresno Street to Marks Avenue,  
Midtown Trail Segment 4, Van Ness Avenue from Floradora Avenue to  
Home Avenue, and Highway Litter Abatement on SR-41, SR-180, SR-99,  
and Golden State Boulevard; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant  
Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director  
or Designee (Council Districts 1, 3, 4 and 7) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
1.-O.  
ID 23-634  
Council President Maxwell moved this item to Consented Consent for a  
clarification of what items are and are not included in the grant.  
Council discussion on this item included: the District 4 specific portion;  
when will the fixtures be implemented on the trail; will there be any  
benches, trees, or lighting on the project; litter abatement and will additional  
appropriations be needed to add the additional fixtures.  
RESOLUTION 2023-125 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 34th amendment to the Annual  
Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $1,761,500  
for the Parks and Public Safety Energy Efficiency Projects (Citywide)  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
1.-S.  
ID 23-596  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Consented Consent to request a  
list of projects that were still pending.  
RESOLUTION 2023-128 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to the disposal of vacated roadway properties  
associated with the State Route 99 Realignment Project (Council District  
3):  
1.-X.  
ID 23-463  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of the southeast corner of  
North Parkway Drive and West Shields Avenue; a portion of North  
Parkway Drive, north of West Weldon Avenue; and a portion of  
North Marks Avenue, north of the Marks-Shields Connector to be  
exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. 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 Surplus Property being a  
portion of the southeast corner of North Parkway Drive and West  
Shields Avenue; a portion of North Parkway Drive, north of West  
Weldon Avenue; and a portion of North Marks Avenue, north of the  
Marks-Shields Connector (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
3. Approve the execution of the Property Transfer Agreement and  
authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the  
Property Transfer Agreement and associated Grant Deeds with  
Caltrans for the transfer of the Subject Properties  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Consented Consent in order to  
make a motion to approve the item with the following amendment: to  
eliminate section "B" in the exhibit, which is the North Parkway Drive  
property.  
RESOLUTION 2023-130 ADOPTED AS AMENDED  
RESOLUTION 2023-131 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M. #1  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.  
TEFRA HEARING To hear and consider information  
ID 23-617  
-
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by  
California Enterprise Development Authority for the purpose of  
financing  
the  
acquisition,  
construction,  
installation  
and  
equipping of a healthcare facility located at 4615 & 4623 North  
First Street, Fresno, California 93726 (the Facility) and paying  
certain costs of issuance in connection with such financing by  
United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley.  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the California  
Enterprise Development Authority of not to exceed $10,000,000  
aggregate principal amount of the California Enterprise  
Development Authority’s Revenue Bonds for the purpose of  
financing the cost of developing, constructing, installing,  
equipping and furnishing of a facility for the benefit of United  
Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley and other matters  
relating thereto (Subject to Mayor's veto).  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:55 a.m. Upon call, there was no  
public comment for this item. The public comment period closed at 11:56  
a.m. There was no staff presentation and no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2023-132 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:00 A.M. #2  
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Airport Revenue Bonds:  
1. TEFRA HEARING - Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)  
to hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance  
of tax-exempt bonds by the City of Fresno of exempt facility bonds for  
the purpose of financing various improvements at Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport  
ID 23-640  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of City  
of Fresno Airport Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 Bonds, authorizing  
the execution and delivery of a fourth supplemental indenture, bond  
purchase  
contract,  
escrow  
agreement,  
continuing  
disclosure  
certificate, official statement, and related documents, and authorizing  
certain other actions and the execution of certain other documents in  
connection therewith. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:56 a.m. Upon call, there was no  
public comment for this item. The public comment period closed at 11:58  
a.m.  
Council discussion on this item included: the bond refinancing authority  
includes sufficient dollars to incorporate the expansion to the international  
terminal that the council previously requested; the design of the additional  
capacity in the international terminal, and the staff was congratulated for  
their hard work with the bond issuance and recognized the rating was a  
stable "A+."  
RESOLUTION 2023-133 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:05 A.M.  
ID 23-613  
Actions pertaining to the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan:  
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2023-  
2024 Annual Action Plan; and  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan;  
approving submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD) for application of $6,897,161 Community  
Development Block Grant (CDBG), $3,578,083 HOME Investment  
Partnerships (HOME), $601,082 Emergency Solutions Grant  
(ESG), and $990,192 Housing Opportunities for Persons with  
AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) program funds; providing for subrecipient  
agreements; and Authorizing the City Manager to sign all  
implementing documents required by HUD as approved to form by  
the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 2:38 p.m. Housing and  
Neighborhood Revitalization Manager Jenks and Planning Director Clark  
made the presentation to Council. Upon call, the following members of the  
public addressed Council: Brandi Nuse-Villegas and Emily Brandt. The  
public comment period was closed at 2:45 p.m.  
Councilmember Arias motion to approve the item with the following  
amendment: the city will move $796,711 in the CBDG funds from the Parks,  
After School, and Senior programs to affordable housing development and  
land acquisition. Councilmember Arias clarified the City would still run the  
programs but would do so with existing city funds, not with CDBG funds.  
RESOLUTION 2023-134 ADOPTED AS AMENDED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:10 A.M.#1  
Appearance by Cruz Gonzales to discuss Kings Canyon Renaming  
Project. (District 4 Resident)  
ID 23-645  
Upon call, Cruz Gonzles addressed Council.  
APPEARED  
10:10 A.M.#2  
Appearance by Community Compact to discuss rescinding the Kings  
Canyon renaming Resolution. (District 5 Resident)  
ID 23-646  
Upon call Pastor BT Lewis addressed Council on behalf of Community  
Compact.  
APPEARED  
10:20 A.M.  
HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution related to the designation of  
a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources  
ID 23-673  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
Designating the Sequoia Hotel/Fink  
&
Skopp  
building located at 925-933 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno California to the  
Local Register of Historic Resources (APN46825403) (District 3) (Subject  
to Mayor Veto).  
The above hearing was called to order at 2:46 p.m. Planning Director Clark  
made the presentation to Council. Upon call, the following members of the  
public addressed Council: Armen Devejian and James Sponslor. The public  
comment period was closed at 2:59 p.m.  
Councilmember Arias discussed the history of the building and  
recommended to deny the request to designate the building to allow the  
path to be clear for a new building to be built.  
Councilmember Arias motion to deny the historic designation in the local  
registry.  
MOTION TO DENY HISTORIC DESIGNATION APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be DENIED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Annual Review of the Community Workforce Agreement  
(Project Labor Agreement)  
3.-A.  
ID 23-465  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to May  
11, 2023.  
TABLED  
WORKSHOP - NLC Service Line Warranty Program by HomeServe  
ID 23-651  
3.-B.  
The above workshop was presented to Council by Senior Director, Business  
Development Larry Byrne.  
Council discussion on this item included: the proposing optional insurance  
for residential customers at no cost to the city; what is the average cost to  
the homeowner, and if other companies offer the product.  
PRESENTED  
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 4:05 p.m. and returned to open  
session at 4:49 p.m.  
5.-A.  
ID 23-658  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Bakman Water Company v. City of  
Fresno  
The above item was removed from the agenda by the City Attorney's Office .  
TABLED WITH NO RETURN DATE  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
ID 23-674  
5.-B.  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: TJ Miller  
Employee Organizations:  
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 753, 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 753, Unit  
10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees  
Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees  
Association (CFMEA); 11. Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3,  
Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS); 12. Operating  
Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety Officers  
(FAPSO); 13. Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented  
Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety 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 Maxwell), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City  
Negotiator, Council President Maxwell), 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 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 Deputy City  
Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III,  
Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising  
Deputy City Attorney  
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 23-677  
5.-C.  
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section  
54956.9: 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 23-52  
5.-D.  
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  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,  
employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a  
public employee.  
5.-E.  
ID 23-51  
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  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
May 11, 2023, regular meeting.