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, March 19, 2026  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:13 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Council President Nelson Esparza  
Vice President Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Invocation by Father Sahaya Rubiston Peter, CMF, from St. Paul Catholic Newman  
Center  
Father Sahaya Rubiston Peter gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
A separately noticed special meeting today at 3:00 P.M., or there after, for  
an Open session item File (ID 26-376) regarding to Begin the Process To  
Remove The “Cesar Chavez Boulevard” Street Signs In Support Of The  
Stand With Farmworkers Integrity Act.  
Special Meeting item (ID 26-376) regarding to begin the process to remove  
the “Cesar Chavez Boulevard” street signs – 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 supplement for  
this item reflects the changes in the staff report.  
2-O (ID 26-308) regarding renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual  
Military Equipment Use Report, this item is being moved to General  
Administration (3-A), and approval from Council is not being requested at  
this time. There will be a public meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at  
6:00 p.m. at City Hall for this item. Approval for this item will be on the  
March 26, 2026, agenda.  
2-U (ID 26-326) regarding intention to annex Final Tract Map No. 6475. The  
subject property is in District 7, not District 5.  
Today’s meeting will be adjourned in memory of Don Dyer.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
2-I (ID26-156) regarding the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure  
Project – was tabled to April 9th, 2026, by Staff.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-L (ID 26-79) regarding a $3,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships  
Program Agreement with FCTC Family II, LP – was moved to contested  
Consent by Councilmember Richardson.  
2-W (ID 26-199) regarding a one-year FAX revenue agreement, with two  
optional one-year extensions between the City of Fresno - was moved to  
contested Consent by Councilmember Richardson.  
2-Y (ID 26-201) regarding a two-year Revenue Service Contract, with  
options for three one-year extensions to STX Commodities - was moved to  
contested Consent by Councilmember Richardson.  
2-AA (ID 26-323) regarding in Support of Criminal Facial Recognition  
Technology at City Hall - was moved to contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
2-CC (ID 26-347) regarding to Conduct a Study on the Concentration of  
Ownership - was moved to contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, and Esparza  
On motion of Councilmember Arias to Reconsider the Agenda, seconded by  
Councilmember Richardson. As such, this action was approved 6-1 by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson, and Esparza  
No: 1 - Vang  
On motion of Councilmember Arias to Table item 4:00 P.M. (ID 26-297),  
seconded by Councilmember Perea, which PASSED 7-0 by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 7 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, and Esparza  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell to Table item 3:55 P.M. (ID 26-266) to  
June 18, 2026, at 3:55 P.M., seconded by Councilmember Richardson,  
which PASSED 4-3 by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Richardson, and Esparza  
No: 3 - Perea, Arias, Vang  
On motion of Vice President Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Esparza, Perea, Maxwell and Richardson  
No: 1 - Vang  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
9:00 A.M. 2026 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION  
Election of Council President and Vice President  
ID 26-362  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council with Public  
comment.  
Council discussion was held.  
Councilmember Vang motioned to elect Councilmember Richardson as Vice  
President, and withdrew the motion.  
On motion of Councilmember Perea to elect Council Vice President  
Esparza as President and Councilmember Maxwell as Vice President,  
seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be  
APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Esparza, Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang and  
Richardson  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 26-278  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Derek Franks Day”  
Proclamation of “Support Blue Run Day”  
Proclamation of “National Reading Month”  
ID 26-305  
PRESENTED  
ID 26-291  
PRESENTED  
ID 26-44  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Thanked Council President  
Esparza and Councilmember Karbassi for joining her in bringing forward a  
resolution to replace the Cesar Chavez Boulevard street name and restore  
the original street names. Noted the item came with a heavy heart following  
recent public statements alleging physical and emotional abuse by Cesar  
Chavez. Noted that while the achievements of the United Farm Workers  
Movement could still be recognized, the actions of its leader could not be  
overlooked. Expressed support for victims who spoke out and encouraged  
individuals experiencing physical, emotional, or sexual abuse to seek  
available resources. Reported meeting with a group of middle school  
students from Wilson Elementary School who were researching the high  
cost of child care and working on a project to raise funds for local child care  
facilities. Stated her office had already been researching child care issues,  
including support for providers, predominantly women and women of color,  
and assistance for families facing financial hardship due to child care costs.  
Reported that her staff has been actively assisting constituents with various  
neighborhood issues, such as broken sprinklers, street trees, cracked  
sidewalks, and potholes. Thanked the District 1 team for their ongoing work.  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Echoed earlier  
comments regarding the item concerning Cesar Chavez Boulevard and  
thanked Councilmember Perea and Council President Esparza for their  
partnership in bringing forward a proposal to restore the original street  
names. Noted the importance of keeping the focus on farm workers and  
victims connected to the issue, with additional discussion scheduled later in  
the meeting. Reported attending several community events in recent weeks,  
including the Valley Business Awards, where the Leon S. Peters Award was  
presented to Northwest Fresno resident Ed Kashian for his longstanding  
philanthropic contributions to the community. Congratulated Mr. Kashian  
and thanked the Fresno Chamber of Commerce for organizing the event.  
Reported the Woman of the Year event was held the previous day to  
recognize women from across the City. He honored his Chief of Staff, Alyssa  
Stevens, for her work and contributions to District 2 and thanked her  
publicly. Thanked Public Works and the PARCS Department for their  
ongoing collaboration on district projects, noting progress on the rebuilding  
of the Milburn Overlook, improvements at Stallion Park, roadway  
construction projects including the realignment of Herndon Avenue,  
neighborhood concrete repairs, and installation of speed humps throughout  
the district. Thanked colleagues for their earlier comments and expressed  
appreciation for their support.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Reported he held a press  
conference the previous day to address misinformation related to the  
rezoning application scheduled for discussion that afternoon. Clarified that  
he had received three voice mail messages from Kevin Ramos, Chief  
Investment Officer for the applicant, rather than one as previously stated,  
and noted that he did not respond to any of them. Reiterated that, based on  
the determination of the City’s legal counsel, the matter was legislative and  
Councilmembers were permitted to meet with the public and the applicant.  
Thanked the Administration and the PARCS Director for completing  
improvements at Roeding Park in preparation for Easter, including new  
benches, structures, and ground covering. Stated that additional projects,  
including new restrooms, pickle ball courts, and picnic shelters, were also  
moving forward. Reported his office continues to host annual Town Hall  
meetings and noted that he had held nearly 300 during his seven years on  
the Council. Announced the schedule for upcoming budget Town Halls in  
various neighborhoods and invited the public to participate. Thanked the  
community for its engagement and stated he looked forward to his final  
budget process as a Councilmember.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Visited several elementary  
schools during March to participate in Read Across America activities at  
Balderas, Fancher Creek, Calwa, and Jackson Elementary Schools, also  
presented certificates to students. Thanked the students and staff for  
welcoming him. Reported a new crosswalk was installed on Selma Avenue  
to improve safety for residents of the Brandhaven Senior Living facility and  
thanked Public Works for completing the project. Announced upcoming  
community meetings, including an event in partnership with the PARCS  
Department at Ayer Elementary to gather input on adding a gym to the  
Southeast Fresno Sports Complex. Announced a Town Hall hosted by  
Senior Citizens Village, noting it would be the first of four districtwide Town  
Halls. Reported attending the City’s Women of the Year celebration and an  
additional community event hosted by Familias en Acción, recognizing  
women who actively serve District 5. Expressed support for restoring the  
previous street names of Kings Canyon Road, Ventura Street, and California  
Avenue. Noted his personal background as a former farmworker and  
farmland owner and stated that public infrastructure naming should reflect  
the values and identity of the community. Noted looking forward to  
continuing conversations with District 5 residents and businesses regarding  
the matter.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Reported District 6  
held the Support Blue Run and thanked participants for attending. Reported  
a quarterly Town Hall was held with approximately 65 attendees and  
thanked City departments for assisting and providing information to  
residents. Stated District 6 is working with local high schools to connect  
students with employers for summer job opportunities and noted positive  
participation from schools, parents, and students. Announced a community  
meeting would be scheduled soon for residents near Maple and Behymer  
regarding a proposed development. Reported that the speed bump  
application period opened in March and encouraged residents to contact the  
District 6 office if interested. Stated District 6 supports renaming Cesar  
Chavez Boulevard.  
Vice President Maxwell Reports and Comments. Reported recent activities,  
including accompanying Hoover High School art students to the Fresno Art  
Museum using the FresnoHop Trolley. Visited Holland Elementary School  
for the Read Across America event and met with the Ampact Literacy  
Program. Provided an update on literacy initiatives in District 4, including  
the installation of Little Free Libraries, support for the Dolly Parton  
Imagination Library, and the upcoming launch of the District 4 Book Club.  
Supported the Girl Scouts of Central California by purchasing cookies for  
distribution. Presented the District 4 Woman of the Year award to Meghan  
Velasquez, Executive Director of the Valley Caregiver Resource Center.  
Reported his marriage was convalidated during a ceremony at St. Anthony’s  
Church, and wished his wife a happy anniversary.  
Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Commented on the  
allegations involving César Chávez and noted that the Council would hold a  
special meeting to consider restoring the original street names currently  
designated as César Chávez Boulevard. Reported participating in the City’s  
2026 Women of the Year recognition event and congratulated District 7  
honoree Rhonda Dueck. Reported the District 7 office hosted spring town  
hall meetings at Rowell Elementary School and Fresno City College.  
Attended the Valley Business Awards with the Fresno County Economic  
Development Corporation (EDC) and recognized several award recipients.  
Toured ‘The Dakota,’ a housing project at Blackstone and Dakota that will  
include 114 homes, including units for veterans and their families.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Thanked the Council for adjourning the  
meeting in remembrance of his father. Expressed support for restoring the  
original street names currently designated as César Chávez Boulevard and  
noted that the signs were in storage, with additional signs to be ordered and  
installation expected to begin in April. Attended a groundbreaking for Zaatar  
in the Galleria downtown and recognized Kym Dildine and Natalie Capale,  
co-CEOs of the California Food Bank. Announced a ribbon cutting at the  
Lexus dealership on North Palm and reported that a groundbreaking for the  
Senior Binion Cottages affordable housing project would take place the  
following morning. Reported that his administration held approximately 35  
budget meetings with departments over the past two weeks and stated that  
efforts were underway to bring the FY27 budget back into balance for  
presentation in May.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Thanked Councilmember  
Karbassi for his service and acknowledged the collaborative work involved  
in preparing agenda items, and as her returning seatmate. Thanked  
Councilmember Richardson for his roll as her previous seatmate.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M.  
HEARING to Receive Public Comment on the 2025 Housing Element  
Annual Progress Report  
ID 26-277  
The above item was called to order at 9:52 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Project Liaison Pagoulatos. Upon call, the following members of  
the public addressed Council: Gabriel Lozano, and Nikki Real. Public  
comment closed at 2:12 P.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED  
9:20 A.M. (TO BE HEARD AT 3:55 P.M. OR THEREAFTER)  
HEARING to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific  
Plan and related Environmental Assessment. The following Plan  
ID 26-266  
Amendment  
and  
Rezone  
applications  
(collectively  
numbered  
as  
application P23-00400) have been filed by the Fresno City Council and  
pertain to approximately 2,067 acres in the Southeast area of the City of  
Fresno (Council Districts 5 and 7)  
1.  
ADOPT  
-
Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH  
2023020138) for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00400 dated  
December 19, 2025, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and  
Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared pursuant to California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15070  
through 15075.  
2. RESOLUTION - to repeal of the Roosevelt Community Plan (Plan  
Amendment Application P23-00400).  
3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - to repeal of the Butler/Willow  
Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400).  
4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Central Southeast Specific Plan  
(Plan Amendment Application No. P23-00400) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
5. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the  
Fresno General Plan to Incorporate the Central Southeast Area  
Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P23-00400)  
6.  
***BILL (for Introduction and Adoption)  
-
Approve Rezone  
Application No. P22-00400 to Amend the Official Zoning Map to  
Rezone Approximately 119 acres of Property within the Central  
Southeast Area Specific Plan area to be consistent with the  
Planned Land Use Map (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
Vice President Maxwell motioned to Table the item to June 18, 2026, at  
3:55 P.M.  
TABLED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Maxwell, Karbassi and Richardson  
No: 3 - Perea, Arias and Vang  
4:00 P.M.  
HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006,  
Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental  
ID 26-297  
Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded  
by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South  
Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue  
(alignment) to the south (Council District 3)  
1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for  
the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the  
proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164.  
2.  
DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to  
amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific  
Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject  
properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light  
Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno  
Specific Plan.  
3.  
DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone  
the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use)  
zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone  
district.  
Councilmember Arias Motioned to Table the item.  
TABLED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and  
Closed Session items, the following members of the public addressed  
Council: Rene, Campos, Sam Frank, Jonathon Schertz, Ari, Dee Barns,  
Sonia Davis, Gina Kane for Tasha Jones, Brian Smith, John Trorger,  
Melody Lamp, Brandi N., Kayla, Alfred Aldready, Desiree Ledesma, and  
Nikki Real.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
Approval of the Minutes for February 26, 2026, Regular and Special  
Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 26-319  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Bill B-3 (Introduced February 26, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending  
ID 26-283  
Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, Section 10-2604, Regarding Vending Time  
Limits (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2026-4 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to amendment of various ordinances:  
2.-C.  
ID 26-344  
1. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 1, Articles 3 and 5,  
sections 1-303, 1-308, and 1-503 of the Fresno Municipal Code  
2. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 9, Article 24, sections 9  
-2402, 9-2403, and 9-2405 of the Fresno Municipal Code  
3. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 10, Articles 1 and 6,  
sections 10-106, 10-603, 10-604, and 10-605 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code  
4. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 11, Articles 3 and 4,  
sections 11-305, 11-328, and 11-405 of the Fresno Municipal Code  
5. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 20, sections  
12-2003, 12-2013, and 12-2014 of the Fresno Municipal Code  
BILL B-4 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
BILL B-5 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
BILL B-6 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
BILL B-7 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
BILL B-8 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Lighthouse Public Affairs,  
2.-D.  
2.-E.  
ID 26-204  
LLC., for an amount not to exceed $396,000 for Professional Lobbying and  
Consulting Services in California, term is for three years with the option to  
extend for one year  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Lease Agreement with Transportation  
ID 26-186  
Security Administration (TSA) for Terminal Space at Fresno  
Yosemite International Airport (FAT). (Council District 4).  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class  
1
(Existing Facilities), under of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and  
2. Approve the Lease Agreement with Transportation  
Security Administration (TSA), for Terminal Space at  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport for a term of five (5)  
years and an extension of five (5) additional years for a  
total term of ten (10) years. The amount of potential  
revenue generated by this Lease is $3,405,385.32 over  
the full term.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions  
2.-F.  
ID 26-284  
Agreements at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The potential  
revenue of the three contracts is $4,846,238 annually. The total  
anticipated revenue for the five-year term of the three contracts is  
approximately $24,231,190. (Council District 4).  
1. Adopt a finding of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)  
(Common Sense) and Class 1/Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)  
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. Approve  
a
Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions  
Agreement (RAC Concessions Agreement) with Avis Budget Car  
Rental, LLC., at FAT for a five-year term;  
3. Approve  
a
RAC  
Concessions  
Agreement  
with  
Enterprise  
Rent-A-Car Company of Sacramento, LLC., at FAT for a five-year  
term;  
4. Approve  
a
RAC Concessions Agreement with The Hertz  
Corporation at FAT for a five-year term  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Service Facility Lease Agreements at Fresno  
Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (Council District 4)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and  
2.-G.  
ID 26-285  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Extended and Restated  
Service Facility Lease Agreement with Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.  
(Avis); and  
3. Approve the First Amendment to the Extended and Restated  
Service Facility Lease Agreement with Budget Rent A Car System,  
Inc.(Budget); and  
4. Approve the First Amendment to the Extended and Restated  
Service Facility Lease Agreement with The Hertz Corporation  
(Hertz); and  
5. Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Facility Lease  
Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Sacramento,  
LLC. (ERAC).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Animal  
2.-H.  
ID 26-289  
Balance, a California Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporation, increasing the  
contract amount by $42,000 for a total amount of $126,000 for the primary  
purpose of community spay and neuter surgical services at the Fresno  
Animal Center, and extending the term to July 12, 2026  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project,  
Bid File 12600535 (Council District 1):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s  
2.-I.  
ID 26-156  
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 $212,936.87 to  
Geometric Construction, Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the Trolley Park Lighting and  
Shade Structure Project.  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this was  
tabled to April 9th, 2026, by Staff.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to the Roeding Park Restroom Replacement Project,  
ID 26-249  
2.-J.  
Bid File 12600914 (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of  
a
Categorical Exemption per staff’s  
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class  
2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,  
Environmental Assessment No. PC00278;  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,059,736.92 to  
Rakkar Development & Construction of Fresno, California, as the  
lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Roeding Park  
Restroom Replacement Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
Design-Build  
Contract  
Amendment  
No.2 to  
change  
the  
2.-K.  
2.-M.  
ID 26-279  
Design-Builder’s name from Swinerton Builders, LLC., to Swinerton  
Builders, a California Corporation, for the Parking Automation and Video  
Surveillance Project. This Second Amendment shall not include any  
additional changes to terms or monetary consideration. (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Davu Village project (also known as the Parkside  
ID 26-281  
Inn Motel), a 63-unit affordable rental housing project, consisting of the  
rehabilitation of the existing motel and new construction at the south end of  
the property located at 1075 N. Warren Avenue, Fresno 93728 (District 3):  
1. Approve a HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program  
Agreement with Fresno Davu Village, LP in the amount of  
$1,996,368; and  
2. Approve  
a
HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)  
Program Agreement with Fresno Davu Village, LP in the amount  
of $1,861,632  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report  
2.-N.  
2.-P.  
ID 26-282  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
ID 26-192  
Pavletic Consulting LLC., to increase the compensation by $75,000.00, for  
a total contract amount not to exceed $294,000.00, and authorize the  
Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to  
the Consultant Services Agreement. (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Sanitary Landfill located at 1707 West  
Jensen Ave (Council District 3):  
2.-Q.  
ID 26-220  
1. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., of Concord, California, in the  
amount of $575,800.00, to increase the total not to exceed contract  
amount to $2,876,491.00, and to extend the term of the Consultant  
Services Agreement to January 31, 2027, for the Groundwater and  
Landfill Remediation Services;  
2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc., of Diamond Bar, California, in  
the amount of $100,400.00, to increase the total not to exceed  
contract amount to $879,511.00, and to extend the term of the  
Consultant Services Agreement to January 31, 2027, for the Landfill  
Gas Collection and Control System and Operations, Maintenance,  
and Monitoring Services at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill;  
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the  
Third and Sixth Amendments on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile  
2.-R.  
ID 26-273  
Home Park (Council District 3):  
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Water System Consolidation  
Agreement between Three Palms MH Park, LLC and the City of  
Fresno to amend the scope of work to add provisional language  
related to well destruction, and adjust the monthly billable amount;  
and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute  
the Amendment;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 39th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriations  
Resolution  
No.  
2025-179  
to  
appropriate  
$629,600.00 for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund  
Construction Grant for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park Drinking  
Water Consolidation Project. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-35 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6376 as  
2.-S.  
ID 26-276  
Annexation No. 161 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No.  
11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public  
hearing for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:15 am (Located on the west side  
of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Avenue) (Council District  
5).  
RESOLUTION 2026-36 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6475 as  
2.-T.  
ID 26-288  
Annexation No. 160 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No.  
11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public  
hearing for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:10 am (Located on the northwest  
corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley Avenue) (Council  
District 7).  
RESOLUTION 2026-37 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6475 as  
2.-U.  
ID 26-326  
Annexation No. 007 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No.  
18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public  
hearing for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:30 am (Located on the northwest  
corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley Avenue). (Council  
District 5)  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced the  
subject property is in District 7, not District 5  
RESOLUTION 2026-38 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6376 as  
ID 26-325  
2.-V.  
Annexation No. 006 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No.  
18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public  
hearing for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:25 am (Located on the west side  
of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Avenue). (Council District  
5)  
RESOLUTION 2026-39 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all proposals for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 12600931 -  
ID 26-200  
2.-X.  
Engineering for Elevator Modernization for Fresno Area Express  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the reappointment of Jacob Bailey to the Active Transportation  
ID 26-260  
2.-Z.  
Advisory Committee for a term ending on March 30, 2029  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, Sections  
ID 26-345  
2.-BB.  
10-2603 and 10-2604, Regarding Vending of Services.  
BILL B-9 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
Agreement with FCTC Family II, LP for development of the Sarah’s Court II  
Apartments, 120-unit affordable rental housing project with 11  
a
$3,000,000 HOME  
Investment  
Partnerships  
Program  
2.-L.  
ID 26-79  
a
HOME-assisted two- and three-bedroom units located at 200 N. Salma  
Avenue (City Council District 5).  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent  
but had all questions answered prior to the item being heard.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
Authorize a one-year FAX revenue agreement, with two optional one-year  
ID 26-199  
2.-W.  
extensions between the City of Fresno (City) and Fresno Pacific University  
(FPU), to provide transit services for FPU students, faculty, and staff on  
Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses for a total compensation not  
to exceed $7,000 annually  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent  
but had all questions answered prior to the item being heard.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice  
President Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
Award a two-year Revenue Service Contract, with options for three  
one-year extensions to STX Commodities at no cost to the City (Bid File  
12502230)  
2.-Y.  
ID 26-201  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent  
but had all questions answered prior to the item being heard.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
RESOLUTION - In Support of Criminal Facial Recognition Technology at  
ID 26-323  
2.-AA.  
City Hall and Direction to City Attorney to Seek a Court Order  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
confirm the update to the agenda title and to discuss the resolution.  
Council discussion was held.  
Councilmember Richardson motioned to withdrawal the resolution.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action to Withdrawal the  
Resolution was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
***RESOLUTION - To Conduct a Study on the Concentration of Ownership  
and Corporatization of the City’s Housing Stock (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2.-CC.  
ID 26-347  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the resolution.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-40 ADOPTED  
Councilmember Perea motioned to approve with amendment: Section 3 in  
the resolution states "City Manager shall report back to the City Council," it  
will be updated to say "City Attorney".  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, 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, Vang and  
Richardson  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Approve the renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual Military  
2.-O.  
ID 26-308  
Equipment Use Report as originally required by Assembly Bill 481,  
codified under Government Code sections 7070-7075.  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
is being moved to General Administration (3-A), and approval from Council  
is not being requested at this time. There will be a public meeting on  
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall for this item. Approval  
for this item will be on the March 26, 2026, agenda.  
The above item was presented to Council by Police Chief Casto. Upon call,  
the following members of the public addressed Council: Pastor Isabella.  
Council discussion was held.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication: Pastor Isabel Vela, and Nikki Real.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
RESOLUTION - In Support of State Assembly Bill 2753 to Ban Sex  
Offenders from Holding Public Office  
4.-A.  
ID 26-324  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Brian  
Kelly, Rene Campos, and Pastor Isabel Vela.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-41 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
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 11:20 A.M., and again at 4:25 PM.,  
and again at 5:45 PM.  
5.-A.  
ID 26-320  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi  
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers,  
Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees  
Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic),  
Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire  
Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International  
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police  
Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of  
Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno  
Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno  
Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee  
Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented  
Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager,  
Airports Public Safety Assistant Manager, Assistant City Attorney,  
Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant  
Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities,  
Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant  
Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst,  
Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer,  
Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to  
the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City  
Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President  
Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer),  
Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller,  
Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II, Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy  
City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development,  
Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of  
Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic  
Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director,  
Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City  
Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to  
the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources  
Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer,  
Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief,  
Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor  
Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs  
Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement  
Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst,  
Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior  
Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human  
Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Special Assistant City  
Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-298  
5.-B.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1):  
Jennifer Regan v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
22CECG00876  
The above item was discussed in closed session, and continued to March  
26, 2026. There were no open session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-287  
5.-C.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Ryan Torres v. City of Fresno, PSI Administered by Tristar  
Risk Management, Tristar Claim Number 241135764  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-271  
5.-D.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Lisa Ann Newman v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case  
No. 24CECG04431  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-268  
5.-E.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
City of Fresno Fire & Police Retirement System, et al. v. City of Fresno,  
Merced Superior Court Case No.: 25CV-02170  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-270  
5.-F.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Dara Briseno v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
23CECG04151  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
5.-G.  
ID 26-300  
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  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  
5.-H.  
ID 26-314  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Karen Micheli, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fifth District Court of Appeal Case No.  
F085599  
The above item was discussed in closed session, and continued to March  
26, 2026. There were no open session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-I.  
ID 26-346  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court  
Case No. 1:19-cv-01658  
The above item was discussed in closed session, and continued to March  
26, 2026. There were no open session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2); Exposure to Litigation:  
1 potential case  
5.-J.  
ID 26-348  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code  
Section 54956.8  
5.-K.  
ID 26-339  
Property: 508-030-48ST (Herndon and Brawley)  
Negotiating Parties: City Manager and Lakhjit S. Sandhu, MD.  
Under negotiations: Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from open session at 5:44 P.M. in memory  
of Don Dyer.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
April 9, 2026, regular meeting