2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Mike Karbassi  
Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmembers:  
Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, District 5 - Vacant,  
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, January 30, 2025  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:04 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Council District 5 is vacant pending a March 18, 2025, special election.  
Present: 6 -  
Council President Mike Karbassi  
Vice President Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Invocation by Father Philemon Nashed from the Archangel Micheal Orthodox Church  
Father Philemon Nashed gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Perea led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
CITY CLERK STERMER ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO  
THE AGENDA:  
Ceremonial item (ID 25-104) recognizing FFA students from Central Unified  
School District, the agenda title has been updated to read:  
Certificate of Recognition for Central Unified’s Pershing-Pathway  
Continuation High School’s FFA Students.  
2-M (ID 25-28) regarding the first Amendment to state and local fiscal  
recovery funds Econo North Apartments Agreement, the Environmental  
Findings Section has a correction and should read:  
On March 18, 2022, the City Council adopted a finding of Categorical  
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant  
to Sections 15301/Class 1 (existing facilities) and 15302/Class 2  
(reconstruction of existing structure).  
2-R (ID 25-172) regarding the resolution declaring an urgent necessity for  
the preservation of life, health, property, the title has been updated to the  
following:  
Actions pertaining to the emergency Landfill Gas Collection and Control  
System repairs and site security improvements at the Fresno Municipal  
Sanitary Landfill superfund site (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality  
Act guidelines for the remedial action project for the Fresno Sanitary  
Landfill.  
2. ***RESOLUTION – Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of  
life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter  
into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the preparation  
and implementation of emergency landfill gas and collection system repairs  
and site security improvements at the Fresno Sanitary Landfill Superfund  
Site (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).  
Also for 2-R (ID 25-172) the Fiscal Impact section of the staff report should  
read:  
The project is located in Council District 3. Funding for this project is  
available from the approved Solid Waste FY 2025 Budget. Landfill  
operations costs are funded annually with 50% by General Fund and 50%  
by Solid Waste Enterprise fund.  
2-T (ID 25-66) regarding the grant application for the 2025 RAISE program,  
the title of the grant application in the staff report and resolution has been  
changed should read:  
2025 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant  
Program.  
2-CC (ID 25-167) regarding the Anti Human Transportation and  
Abandonment ordinance - Councilmember Perea is incorrectly listed as  
Council President and as a sponsor for this item. The correct sponsors are  
Council President Karbassi, Councilmember Richardson, and City  
Attorney's Office.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
2-U (ID 25-83) regarding the resolution approving the Final Map of Tract No.  
6410, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein - tabled to  
February 13, 2025, meeting by staff.  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for ‘Meux Home”  
ID 25-115  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Despierta Valle Central”  
ID 25-130  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for "National Human Trafficking Prevention Month”  
ID 25-7  
PRESENTED  
Certificate of Recognition for Central Unified's Biola-Pershing FFA  
Students  
ID 25-104  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the following:  
The agenda title has been updated to read: Certificate of Recognition for  
Central Unifed’s Pershing-Pathway Continuation High School’s FFA  
Students.  
PRESENTED  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 25-32  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments: Reported the Master Tax  
Sharing Agreement Subcommittee was automatically dissolved on  
December 20, 2024, and acknowledged Council for their efforts.  
Encouraged residents to follow the district’s social media channels to stay  
updated on upcoming district projects and events. Expressed gratitude to  
the City of Fresno MLK Subcommittee (District 3) for their hard work in  
making the MLK walk a success. Congratulated local art gallery, A Sense of  
Place, as District One’s Business of the Month.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments: Praised the Fresno  
Madera Continuum of Care's Annual Point in Time Count, recognizing the  
contributions of volunteers during their survey and resource delivery for  
homeless individuals in Fresno and Madera County. Announced the District  
6 team was actively assessing the homelessness issue, and aim was to  
develop and implement realistic, responsible solutions.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Announced the Public  
Works crews were beautifying medians and urged residents to have  
patience. Attended and participated in the annual MLK festivities including  
the garlanding ceremony and the march. Congratulated a local nonprofit in  
District 7 for celebrating 31 years of service. Announced the grand opening  
of a new coffee shop on Cesar Chavez Boulevard.  
Vice President Arias Reports and Comments: Announced a neighborhood  
meeting addressing public safety concerns and acknowledged the Police  
Department for attending. Discussed resource drain regarding organizations  
transporting unhoused people into the City of Fresno. Addressed recent  
immigration raids in the Central Valley and within the city and emphasize  
the city’s commitment to supporting immigrant communities. Critiqued the  
Republican Tax Plan.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Announced changes to the  
warming center notification procedures. Encouraged Councilmembers and  
the public to reach out with any questions regarding the new procedures.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:15 A.M. (CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 27, 2025, AT 9:15 A.M.)  
HEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No.  
P23-03410 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental  
ID 25-31  
Assessment No. P23-03410, amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of  
the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales,  
Smoke Shops, and Definitions.  
1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.  
P23-03410 dated January 15, 2025, that Text Amendment  
Application No. P23-03410 is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)  
of the CEQA Guidelines.  
2. BILL (for introduction) amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of  
the Citywide Development Code, relating to relating to Tobacco and  
Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions.  
CONTINUED AS NOTED  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Armida Meza regarding “Homeless problem of Fresno”  
ID 25-101  
(District 4 Resident)  
APPEARED  
10:03 A.M.  
Appearance by Reba Morris regarding “Homelessness in Fresno” (District  
4 Resident)  
ID 25-143  
APPEARED  
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: Rex Hime (3-A), Shaun McPherson (2-D), Erin Burd (2-K), Bob  
McCloskey (2-D & 2-CC), Dez Martinez (2-CC), and A.J. Rassami (2-CC).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Approval of the minutes for January 9, 2025  
ID 25-133  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Code Enforcement Division in  
ID 25-129  
the City Attorney’s Office:  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Third Amendment to the Position  
Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2024-121, adding one permanent,  
full-time Housing Program Supervisor position in the City Attorney’s Office,  
Division of Code Enforcement (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-17 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
consultant services agreement with Leon Environmental  
2.-C.  
ID 25-121  
Consulting in an amount not to exceed $200,000, to provide professional  
inspection, testing, and consultant services for potentially hazardous  
materials (lead-based paint and asbestos containing materials) as well as  
supervision of removal of hazardous materials for demolitions of  
dangerous structures conducted by Code Enforcement; and authorize the  
City Attorney or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Richard Burrell to the Housing Authority of the  
2.-E.  
2.-F.  
ID 25-114  
City of Fresno to a term ending April 30, 2028. Approve the appointment of  
Lydia Zabrycki to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to a  
term ending November 1, 2025.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Cesar Chavez Boulevard (formerly California  
ID 25-100  
Avenue) Improvements Projects from Fruit Avenue to Mayor Avenue  
(Council District 3):  
1. Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with  
Peters Engineering Group, of Clovis, California, in the amount of  
$320,000 with  
a
$32,000 contingency, for the design and  
construction support services for the Cesar Chavez Complete  
Streets Project from Fruit Avenue to Mayor Avenue (Council District  
3) (Bid File 12500464)  
2. Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with  
Peters Engineering Group, of Clovis, California, in the amount of  
$910,335 with  
a
$91,034 contingency, for the design and  
construction support services for the Cesar Chavez Boulevard  
Enhancements Project from Fruit Avenue to Pottle Avenue (Council  
District 3) (Bid File 12500464)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
with Pcubed Associates, Inc. of Glendale, California, to increase the total  
contract by an amount not to exceed $184,875, paid on a time and  
materials basis for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $302,175,  
with a contingency amount not to exceed $11,730; and to extend the term  
of the Agreement to June 30, 2026, for the Forensic Investigation of  
Structural Components at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater  
Reclamation Facility Project. (Council District 3)  
2.-G.  
ID 25-91  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to executing the Master Equipment Lease Purchase  
Agreement:  
1. RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution and  
2.-H.  
ID 25-148  
delivery of a Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and  
certain separate lease schedules with respect to the acquisition,  
purchase, financing and leasing of equipment for the public benefit;  
and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents required in  
connection therewith.  
2. Approve an agreement of the Master Equipment Lease Purchase  
Agreement (MELPA) with Banc of America Public Capital Corp  
(BAPCC).  
3. Authorize the City Controller to sign the Master Equipment Lease  
Purchase Agreement and related documents with BAPCC on behalf  
of the City.  
RESOLUTION 2025-18 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Shade &  
2.-I.  
ID 25-71  
Partners Technology Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of the Cornerstone  
Learning Management system for a three-year term, with two optional year  
extensions, in the amount of $207,714.50 for year one with annual renewals  
not to exceed 10% more than the previous year.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Cooperative Purchase agreement with KIS for server  
2.-J.  
ID 25-98  
virtualization subscription licensing and support for the City for three years,  
in the amount of $797,839.20, in accordance with purchasing procedures  
from cooperative purchase agreements as set forth in Administrative Order  
3-1; and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the  
agreement.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to Local Housing Trust Fund Avalon  
2.-L.  
ID 25-30  
Commons Phase II Agreement with Avalon Commons Phase II, LP., a  
California Limited Partnership, to extend the project schedule beyond 180  
cumulative days. (Council District 6)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds  
2.-M.  
ID 25-28  
Econo North Apartments Agreement with Better Opportunities Builder, Inc.,  
an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, to extend the  
project schedule beyond 180 cumulative days. (District 3)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the following:  
The Environmental Findings Section has a correction and should read:  
On March 18, 2022, the City Council adopted a finding of Categorical  
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant  
to Sections 15301/Class 1 (existing facilities) and 15302/Class 2  
(reconstruction of existing structure).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development  
ID 25-122  
2.-N.  
2.-O.  
Agreement between Metro Hospitality Services, Inc., and City of Fresno to  
extend the construction schedule for the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in  
Downtown Fresno located at the northeast corner of Inyo and M Street  
(District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant application and  
ID 25-63  
acceptance of funds from the California Department of Housing and  
Community Development’s 2024 Homeownership Super NOFA for funding  
under the CalHome Program for Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance, and  
authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary  
implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-20 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2025 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit  
ID 25-127  
2.-P.  
Program:  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of  
$203,142 in grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of  
Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program  
for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2025  
Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program (Subject to Mayor’s  
veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 36th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $101,600 in  
Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program Grant funding for the  
Police  
Department’s  
Domestic  
Violence  
Unit  
(Requires  
5
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Marjaree Mason  
Center, Inc. for the total grant amount not to exceed $138,662  
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to sign the Memorandum of  
Understanding with Marjaree Mason Center Inc., on behalf of the  
City  
RESOLUTION 2025-21 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-22 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of  
2.-R.  
ID 25-172  
life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter  
into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the emergency  
landfill gas collection and control system repairs and site security  
improvements at the Fresno Municipal Sanitary Landfill Superfund Site  
(Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the following:  
The title has been updated to add the following:  
Actions pertaining to the emergency Landfill Gas Collection and Control  
System repairs and site security improvements at the Fresno Municipal  
Sanitary Landfill superfund site (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Section 15308 (Class 8) of the California Environmental Quality  
Act guidelines for the remedial action project for the Fresno Sanitary Landfill  
2. ***RESOLUTION – Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of  
life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter  
into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the preparation  
and implementation of emergency landfill gas and collection system repairs  
and site security improvements at the Fresno Sanitary Landfill Superfund  
Site (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).  
Also the Fiscal Impact section of the staff report should read: The project is  
located in Council District 3. Funding for this project is available from the  
approved Solid Waste FY 2025 Budget. Landfill operations costs are funded  
annually with 50% by General Fund and 50% by Solid Waste Enterprise  
fund.  
RESOLUTION 2025-23 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Requirements Contract to Briner & Son Inc. of Fresno, California,  
2.-S.  
ID 25-102  
to provide Landscape Maintenance Services to Community Facilities  
District No. 15 within the City of Fresno, for one year with seven optional  
one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $128,586.28 per year plus  
an annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12500184), and to authorize the  
Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on behalf of the  
City. (Council District 6)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION  
-
Authorizing the Submission of  
a
Planning Grant  
2.-T.  
ID 25-66  
Application to the Office of the Secretary (OST), US Department of  
Transportation (DOT) for the 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with  
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program for project planning,  
preparation, and/or design activities for the Shaw Avenue and State Route  
99 Freeway Interchange Improvement project; and Authorizing the  
Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the  
Public Works Director or Designee (Council Districts 1 and 2).  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the following:  
The title of the grant application in the staff report and Resolution should  
read: 2025 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD)  
Grant Program.  
RESOLUTION 2025-24 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6410, and accepting  
ID 25-83  
2.-U.  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located near the northeast corner of South Peach Avenue and East Church  
Avenue. (Council District 5)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this item has  
been tabled to February 13, 2025, by staff.  
TABLED  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s  
ID 25-96  
2.-V.  
Parcel Number 310-250-13 as Annexation Number 65 to the City of Fresno  
Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of  
Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, March 13,  
2025, at 9:15 am. (East side of North Armstrong Avenue and East Harvard  
Avenue) (Council District 7)  
RESOLUTION 2025-25 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s  
2.-W.  
ID 25-97  
Parcel Number 506-130-04S as Annexation Number 64 to the City of  
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy  
of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, March 13,  
2025, at 9:20 am (Southwest corner of West Sierra Avenue and North Polk  
Avenue). (Council District 2)  
RESOLUTION 2025-26 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids of a three-year base contract, with options for two one-year  
2.-Y.  
ID 25-108  
extensions, for the purchase Radial Tire Leasing Services (Bid File  
12500030).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Navkaran Gurm to the Public Financing  
2.-Z.  
ID 25-103  
Authority of the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District for a term  
which serves at the pleasure of the Councilmember.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the reappointment of Stephen Avila to the Fresno Regional  
2.-AA.  
ID 25-107  
Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) for a term ending November 1,  
2026. Approve the appointment of James D. Martinez to the Fresno  
Metropolitan Flood Control District Board for a term ending August 3,  
2028. Approve the re-appointment of Raquel Busani to the Fresno  
Metropolitan Flood Control District Board for a term ending August 3,  
2028.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of James Poptanich to the Fresno-Madera Area  
Agency on Aging Board for a term ending January 4, 2027.  
2.-BB.  
2.-CC.  
ID 25-81  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Bill - (For Introduction) Adding Chapter 10 of Article 27 of the Fresno  
ID 25-167  
Municipal Code, Relating to the Anti Human Transportation and  
Abandonment Ordinance  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced  
Councilmember Perea is incorrectly listed as Council President and as a  
sponsor for this item. The correct sponsors for this item are Council  
President Karbassi Councilmember Richardson, and City Attorney's Office.  
BILL B-3 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Council Boards and Commissions Communications, Reports,  
ID 25-165  
2.-DD.  
Assignments and/or Appointments, Reappointments, Removals to/from  
City and non-City Boards and Commissions.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 10-2204(a) of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, Relating to the Pre-Removal Notice  
2.-D.  
ID 25-178  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification on the ordinance.  
Council discussion included: clarification on the removal process; concerns  
about fairness and enforcement; whether the update reflected the intended  
policy, and; the rationale behind the change.  
BILL B-2 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
RESOLUTION - Adopting the Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and  
ID 25-128  
2.-K.  
Culture Grant Guidelines.  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to clarify  
the revisions of the grant guidelines.  
Council discussion included: the changes to the funding requirements,  
application process, and appeals process; funding limits for established  
organizations and equity concerns; the importance of expertise in arts and  
culture management; considerations for funding school-based arts  
programs; impacts to Measure "P;" collaborating with after school, and  
supplemental programs, and; qualification thresholds.  
Vice President Arias motioned to approve the item with the following  
revisions:  
• Revision one: add the appeals criteria. Any applicant not recommended to  
receive an award may submit a written appeal to the arts council staff no  
later than 5:00 p.m. by the 10th business day following the release of this  
notification. Appeals must be based on the following criteria: clerical error  
and or incorrect processing required application materials negatively  
influencing the panel's assessment of the applicants request for funding.  
• Revision two: include the following language: a fiscal sponsor must  
demonstrate a minimum of two consecutive years of arts and culture  
programming or indicate that arts and culture work of the sponsor project is  
consistent and set forth in the organization's nonprofit purpose.  
• Revision three: any established organization must maintain two years of  
experience as a requirement to be considered an established organization.  
• Revision four: the cap on established organizations be adjusted from  
$350,000 to $400,000 as a potential award.  
RESOLUTION 2025-19 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea and Maxwell  
No: 1 - Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Esparza  
Approve the Water System Consolidation Agreement between Three  
ID 25-87  
2.-Q.  
Palms Mobile Home Park, LLC and the City of Fresno for a water  
connection to serve Three Palms MH Park and authorize the Director of  
Public Utilities to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.  
(Council District 3)  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification on the connection date.  
Council discussion included questions on the project timeline and  
anticipated completion.  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Esparza  
Submission for informational purposes of the Annual Comprehensive  
2.-X.  
ID 25-106  
Financial Reports (“ACFR”) regarding the financial activities of the City of  
Fresno Retirement Systems for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification on the financial reports.  
Council discussion included the purpose and value of the report, the funding  
status of the pension system and the salary adjustment process.  
REPORT RECEIVED, NO VOTE WAS TAKEN  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Community Workforce Agreement (Project Labor  
Agreement) Annual Review.  
3.-A.  
ID 25-33  
The above item was presented to Council by Capital Projects Department  
Assistant Director Rhodes, and Licensed Engineer Manager Yost.  
Council discussion included: union performance standards and  
accountability; the definition of “utmost effort;” potential recourse for  
non-compliance; cost threshold and project cost determination; the basis for  
cost estimates; union labor vs. non-union labor costs; Project Labor  
Agreements (PLA) and performance examples, implementation and  
historical projects; support for PLAs and improving compliance; local hiring  
and workforce tracking; hiring practices; impact on taxpayers and the  
community; future negotiations and renegotiation / extension of the PLA,  
and; creating an ad hoc committee.  
PRESENTED  
WORKSHOP - Downtown Fresno Parking Automation  
ID 25-154  
3.-B.  
The above item was presented to Council by Planning & Development  
Department Division Manager Almaguer, and Walker Consultants Senior  
Consultant Peter Filice ,  
Council discussion included: cost and budget considerations; public  
education; the differences between gated and gateless parking systems;  
regional parks experience; staffing implications; needed parking rates and  
fee adjustments; funding through parking rates, and; promoter agreements  
and fee upcharges.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following people addressed Council with unscheduled  
communication: Camilla Sutherland, Steve Diddy, Paul Condon, Dez  
Martinez, Brandi N. and unnamed person.  
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 2:00 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-85  
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) Unit 10; 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. Fresno  
Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 25-105  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno  
Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
5.-D.  
5.-E.  
ID 25-125  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Doredda Grossman, et al v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case  
No. 23CECG00345  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ID 25-145  
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  
ID 25-166  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name(s): City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities  
Court of Appeal Case No.: F084662; and Fresno Building Healthy  
Communities v. City of Fresno Court of Appeal Case No.: F084666  
(PARCS Department)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-F.  
ID 25-80  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
Significant Exposure to Litigation:  
Josie Rodriguez v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2022043424 (Police  
Department)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 25-150  
5.-G.  
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 Mike Karbassi.  
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 3:15 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
February 13, 2025, regular meeting.