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, June 15, 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.  
9:12 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 Scott MacNeil from CrossCity Christian Church  
Pastor Scott MacNeil 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:  
Consent Calendar item 1-A (ID 23-941) regarding approval of various  
minutes from June 5, June 6, June 7 and June 8, - the minutes of June 8,  
2023, was removed and will return for approval on the June 22, 2023,  
agenda. All other minutes will remain on this agenda.  
Consent Calendar item 1-D (ID 23-889) regarding a consultant agreement  
with Baker Tilly US, LLP –was removed the agenda and tabled to June 22,  
2023.  
Consent Calendar item 1-M (ID 23-846) regarding resolution adopting the  
45th amendment to the AAR in Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus –  
was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date.  
Consent Calendar item1-N (ID 23-845) regarding supplemental Emergency  
Solution Grant funding provided by the US Department of Housing and  
Community Development Office – was removed from the agenda by staff  
with no return date.  
Consent Calendar item 1-X (ID 23-947) regarding resolution adopting a list  
of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 Road  
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2024 -  
was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and tabled to June  
22, 223.  
Consent Calendar item 1-AA (ID 23-945) regarding the resolution to name  
the Fresno Regional Fire Training Center as the Chief Kerri Donis Training  
Center – was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and Vice  
President Perea and tabled to June 22, 2023  
General Administration item 3-A (ID 23-960) regarding agreement with  
Bakman Water Company – was removed from the agenda by staff and  
tabled to June 22, 2023.  
City Council item 4-A (ID 23-973) regarding the naming of the Fresno Police  
Department Regional Training Center – All sponsors are requesting the item  
to be continued indefinitely.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote Consent Calendar item 1-J  
(ID 23-827) regarding Agreement with Fresno Step Up at 99, LP for the  
proposed rehabilitation of 1240 and 1280 Crystal Avenue.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR  
FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
1-C (ID 23-898) regarding license agreement with California Interscholastic  
Federation for use of Woodward Park for the State Cross Country  
Championship Special Event - moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
1-O (ID 23-884) regarding approval of the second agreement with Turning  
Point of Central California to operate the Valley Inn - moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-Z (ID 23-954) regarding resolution authorizing the examination of sales or  
transactions and use tax records by the City Attorney and the City Attorney's  
retained legal analyst - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember  
Bredefeld.  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, 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 “Lee Ann Eager Day”  
ID 23-856  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation  
Honoring  
Senior  
Community  
Revitalization  
Specialist  
ID 23-963  
George Hobbs  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments: Met with Fresno State  
President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval to discuss current events and challenges  
faced by today's student population, such as the shortage of student housing  
and the need for wraparound services. Attended the Annual Valley Health  
Team's Primary Care Physician Graduation. The event recognized four new  
primary care physicians who had completed their residency and highlighted  
the importance of their residency program in attracting healthcare  
professionals to Fresno. Announced the repaving of Forkner Avenue and  
acknowledged Fresno County Partnership. The road had a low Pavement  
Condition Index (PCI) score and had not been repaved in 27 years. The  
project is significant as Forkner Avenue runs along Malik Elementary  
School and Oso De Oro Park, which is accessible to families and the  
disabled.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Hosted the unveiling of  
Cesar Chavez Boulevard street sign. Announced the reopening of Storyland  
Playland and recommended visiting Zamora's Carnitas, located across the  
street from Playland. Discussed a recent memo request from the  
administration regarding the concerns about 911 dispatch response times  
and emphasized the importance of response times for both fire and police  
emergencies, highlighting the need for better service and faster response for  
the general public.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged United  
Health Centers for their efforts in the community. They highlighted the  
opening of three health clinics in Southeast Fresno. Announced the cleanup  
and trail work and gave gratitude to Father Jose at St. Anthony Claret for  
hosting a cleanup event at the church. Discussed and requested information  
regarding traffic control around schools during the summer.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the  
administration for installing a gate at the underground tunnel on the Sugar  
Pine Trail and praised the staff for promptly addressing the issue and  
commended the quality of the gate's construction.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the City  
Attorney and Code Enforcement staff for their work in abating the Fagbule  
Glass House and securing the Renzi art piece called "A Day in the Park."  
Attended and celebrated Cesar Chavez Boulevard. Announced the  
upcoming raising of the Juneteenth flag at City Hall.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments: Acknowledged everyone who  
attending the Pride Flag raising event. Announced the first free movie night  
at the Tower Theater. Shared the success of the third Town Hall, which took  
place at Quigley Park and gave gratitude to staff for contributing to the  
event's success. Announced upcoming movies in the park at Inspiration  
Park on June 22, 2023, at 8 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring their  
lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable evening. Introduced two new  
employees, Joanne and Priscilla, who have joined the district one office.  
Council President Maxwell Reports and Comments: Gave gratitude to the  
Public Works team for upcoming improvements in District Four, including  
re-striping the Finland Park courts to accommodate multiple sports,  
allocating funding for dedicated pickleball and Futsal courts at Vinland  
Park, and enhancing park facilities to accommodate more visitors.  
Highlighted the revitalization efforts in various business corridors, such as  
Cedar Corridor, First Street Corridor, Ashland Corridor, and Shaw Avenue.  
Discussed Construction of a class 4 bike lane, a protected lane separated  
from oncoming traffic by bollards, is starting along Barstow Avenue from  
Blackstone Avenue to Fresno State campus. Acknowledgment of Vice  
President Perea for taking charge during their absence and successfully  
handling the budget meetings.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Discussed the successful launch of  
Camp Fresno and its the third year, with 54 kids participating in a three-day  
camp and two overnight stays. Another camp was held with over 30 kids for  
a day camp with future camps scheduled.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Announced the upcoming Job  
Fair for Bitwise employees who have been affected to attend and mention  
the participation of private companies as well. Acknowledges and  
appreciates the efforts of the graffiti team for quickly removing graffiti from  
the spiral garage, despite it being in a difficult-to-reach location.  
Congratulated Surabhi Khanna, a Clovis North student, for winning the  
national championship for National History Day at the University of  
Maryland.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments: Encouraged community  
members to consider serving on a City of Fresno board or commission and  
highlighted the Mobile Home Park Rent Review and Stabilization  
Commission.  
City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments: Expressed gratitude and  
acknowledged the efforts of the Code Enforcement legal team in working on  
the Renzi artwork project on Shields Avenue. Discussed Bitwise employees  
that the California Labor Commissioner will be present at City Hall on  
Friday to address legal aspects and provide assistance related to their  
situation. This information is shared in relation to the upcoming job fair.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council:  
Fernando Elizando, Tracie Cisneros; Lisa Flores; Brandi Nuse-Villegas;  
Robert McCloskey; Alexa Schuler, and Leslie Jorden.  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approval of the minutes for June 5, 2023, Budget Hearings, June 5, 2023,  
Special Meeting, June 6, 2023, Budget Hearings, June 7, 2023, Budget  
Hearings, and June 8, 2023, Regular Meeting.  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 23-941  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Unison Consulting, Inc., to  
ID 23-874  
provide professional financial services for the completion of a Passenger  
Facility Charges Application to supplement debt service for portions of the  
Fresno Yosemite International Terminal Expansion Project. Not to exceed  
$184,200. (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in the amount of  
1.-D.  
ID 23-889  
$256,443, plus a not-to-exceed contingency amount of $10,000, to provide  
consulting services on development of an assessment - along with  
recommendations for options - to improve the services and affordability of  
electricity in the City of Fresno; authorize the City Manager or designee to  
execute all related documents. (Citywide)  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Council President  
Maxwell and tabled to June 22, 2023.  
TABLED  
Approve and authorize the Mayor or designee to execute the Fresno  
ID 23-735  
1.-E.  
Regional  
Workforce  
Development  
Board’s  
(FRWDB’s)  
Workforce  
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Two-Year Local Plan Modification  
for Program Years 2021-2024  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fresno Regional  
Workforce Development Board’s (FRWDB’s) application through the  
California Workforce Development Board (State Board) for Local Board  
Certification for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025.  
1.-F.  
1.-G.  
1.-H.  
1.-I.  
ID 23-736  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the second amendment to an agreement with Fresno Area  
ID 23-839  
Workforce Investment Corporation (Workforce) to provide wrap-around  
services for additional Fellows in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps  
program.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California to operate  
ID 23-936  
the Golden State Triage Center emergency shelter in the total amount of  
$1,554,734 in Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention funds  
(HHAP).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a $1.9 million State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Part of the  
ID 23-826  
American Rescue Plan Act) Agreement with Better Opportunities Builder,  
Inc., an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno, for the  
conversion and rehabilitation of the former Econo Inn Motel into a 25-unit  
affordable multi-family affordable housing and workforce housing project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a $3.5 million State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (part of the  
1.-J.  
ID 23-827  
American Rescue Plan) Agreement with Fresno Step Up at 99, LP for the  
proposed rehabilitation of 1240 and 1280 Crystal Avenue (the former Motel  
99) and the introduction of new construction to create 62 affordable  
permanent housing units in west central Fresno. (Council District 3)  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote on the above item. The  
motion carried 6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Esparza  
No: 1 - Bredefeld  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an Agreement with Turning Point of Central California to operate  
the Bridge Point Triage Center emergency shelter in the total amount of  
$888,385 in Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention funds  
(HHAP).  
1.-K.  
1.-L.  
ID 23-835  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Fresno County  
ID 23-837  
Economic Opportunities Commission to extend the term of the contract to  
October 31, 2023, and increase the contract amount by $42,567 for a total  
fee not to exceed $526,872.52, to operate four beds at the Youth Bridge  
Housing program.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 45th Amendment to the Annual  
1.-M.  
1.-N.  
ID 23-846  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $132,600 in  
Emergency Solutions Grant-Coronavirus (ESG-CV) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to supplemental Emergency Solutions Grant funding  
ID 23-845  
provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development  
Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD) to prevent,  
prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus:  
1. Approve an Amendment to the Emergency Solutions Grant  
Coronavirus Agreement with Elevate Community Services to  
increase the funding by $132,539.21 for total award of  
-
a
$385,805.42 for emergency shelter within the City of Fresno.  
2. Approve the seventh revision of the Emergency Solutions Grant -  
Coronavirus Activity Allocations to reallocate $132,539.21 to fund  
emergency shelter operations  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date.  
TABLED  
Award service agreement to Partner’s in Control, Inc., dba Enterprise  
ID 23-357  
1.-P.  
1.-Q.  
Automation, in the amount of $1,045,914.00 for the Groundwater System  
Citect Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Wonderware Historian,  
Dream Reports Upgrade and Configuration Integration (Bid File No. 3872)  
(Citywide).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 33rd Amendment to the Annual  
ID 23-924  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $988,000 for  
Permanent Asphalt Concrete Pavement Repairs (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2023-178 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Michael K. Nunley and  
1.-R.  
1.-S.  
ID 23-925  
Associates Inc., to provide engineering design and construction support  
services for a manganese treatment system at Pump Station 347 for an  
amount not to exceed $136,500. (Bid File 10097) (Council District 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award service contract to Partners in Control, Inc., dba Enterprise  
ID 23-425  
Automation for Department of Public Utilities, Water Division On-Call  
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Integration Professional  
Services and Support, in the amount of $149,919.00 (Bid File No. 3873)  
(Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility  
1.-T.  
ID 23-945  
(Council District 6):  
1.  
Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15262 and a “common sense” exemption under  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).  
2. Approve a consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers,  
Inc., a Delaware corporation, in the amount not to exceed $176,034,  
inclusive of a $15,000 contingency, to conduct a feasibility study for  
the expansion of the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6299, and accepting  
1.-U.  
ID 23-921  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located near the southeast corner of East Belmont Avenue and North  
Armstrong Avenue (Council District 5)  
RESOLUTION 2023-179 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Semi-Annual Report  
(November 2022 through April 2023) (Citywide)  
1.-V.  
ID 23-857  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to approval of an On-Call Land Surveying Services  
1.-W.  
ID 23-853  
Agreement for the Department of Public Works Land Planning Section with  
Willdan Engineering, in the amount of $480,000 (Citywide).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works projects to  
receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account  
funding for City Fiscal Year 2024.  
1.-X.  
1.-Y.  
ID 23-947  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and  
tabled to June 22, 2023.  
TABLED  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6212, and accepting  
ID 23-961  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located near the southwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North  
Grantland Avenue (Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2023-180 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - To name the Fresno Regional Fire Training Center (Hayes  
and Central) as the “Chief Kerri Donis Training Center” (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
1.-AA.  
ID 23-954  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and  
Vice President Perea and tabled to June 22, 2023.  
TABLED  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a License Agreement with California Interscholastic  
1.-C.  
ID 23-898  
Federation (CIF) for use of Woodward Park for the State Cross Country  
Championship Special Event:  
1. Authorize  
a
five (5) year License Agreement with California  
Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for use of Woodward Park for the  
State Cross Country Championship Special Event two days per  
year  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approve a Second Amendment to the Agreement with Turning Point of  
Central California to operate the Valley Inn as a low-barrier emergency  
homeless shelter to extend the contract term to June 30, 2023 and to  
1.-O.  
ID 23-884  
increase the compensation for property management and case  
management services by $1,589,731 for a total contract amount not to  
exceed $3,179,472, using Homekey 2.0 (Homekey) program funding.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, 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 - Authorizing the Examination of Sales or Transactions  
and Use Tax Records by the City Attorney and the City Attorney’s Retained  
Legal Analyst (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
1.-Z.  
ID 23-948  
RESOLUTION 2023-181 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.  
ID 23-937  
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the  
proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the California Municipal  
Finance Authority (“CMFA”) for the purpose of financing the acquisition,  
construction, installation and equipping of Hotel Fresno Apartments (the  
Project), a multifamily rental housing project located at 1241-1263  
Broadway Plaza, Fresno, California 93721. Proceeds of the Bonds will be  
loaned to Broadway Plaza Family Apartments, LP (the “Borrower”) in  
partnership with APEC International, LLC (the “Developer”).  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the California  
Municipal Finance Authority of multifamily housing revenue  
bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed  
$20,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the  
acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of  
Hotel Fresno Apartments and certain other matters relating  
thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 10:23 A.M. Upon call, there was  
no staff presentation, no public comment, and no Council discussion. The  
public comment period closed at 10:23 A.M.  
RESOLUTION 2023-182 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, 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. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 22, 2023, AT 10:05 A.M.)  
Hearing - To consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific  
ID 23-929  
Plan and related Environmental Assessment, State Clearinghouse (SCH  
No. 2023020138), and related actions:  
1. ADOPT the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration,  
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00400 dated February 1, 2023  
(Exhibit I), prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162  
and 15070 et. Seq. and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting  
Program prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097.  
2. APPROVE Plan Amendment Application P22-00400 which  
proposes to:  
a. RESOLUTION - Approving repeal of the Roosevelt  
Community Plan, pertaining to approximately 15,721 acres  
(Exhibit N)  
b. BILL - Approving the repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific  
Plan, pertaining to approximately 563 acres (Exhibit O)  
c. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Central Southeast  
Area Specific Plan and accompanying Planned Land Use  
Ma (Exhibit P)  
d. RESOLUTION - Approving adoption of the Planned Land  
Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to  
incorporate the land use changes proposed in the Central  
Southeast Area Specific Plan (Exhibit Q)  
e. BILL - Approving the rezone of approximately 136 acres of  
property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan  
area to be consistent with the planned land uses proposed in  
the Plan (Exhibit R)  
3. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning Department Director or  
her designee to correct any typographical errors and update the  
text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Central  
Southeast Area Specific Plan, the Fresno General Plan, and the  
Development Code to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to  
the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency  
(Exhibit S).  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
22, 2023.  
TABLED  
10:10 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 22, 2023, AT 10:10 A.M.)  
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.  
P22-00507, Development Permit Application No. P22-00505, and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00507/P22-00505 pertaining to ±1.23  
acres of property located on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue  
between West Fir Avenue and West Beechwood Avenues. (Council  
District 2) - Planning & Development Department.  
ID 23-641  
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for  
Environmental  
Assessment  
No.  
P22-00505/P22-00507,  
dated  
December 9, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P22-  
00507, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan  
to change the planned land use designation for the subject property  
from Residential - Medium Density (±1.23 acres) to Commercial -  
General (±1.23 acres); and,  
3. BILL  
-
(For introduction and adoption)  
-
Approving Rezone  
Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization to amend the  
Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject  
property from the RS-5 (Residential Single Family, Medium  
Density) (±1.23 acres) zone district to the CG (Commercial -  
General) (±1.23 acres) zone district in accordance with the Plan  
Amendment Application; and,  
4. APPROVE  
-
Development Permit Application No. P22-00505,  
requesting authorization to construct an 11,664-square-foot medical  
clinic and associated parking, circulation, and infrastructure  
improvements on the approximately 1.23-acre site, subject to  
compliance with Conditions of Approval dated March 1, 2023.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
22, 2023.  
TABLED  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
3.-A.  
ID 23-960  
Approve a grant agreement with Bakman Water Company allocating up to  
$2,700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the  
construction of water infrastructure necessary to meet safety standards and  
fire suppression requirements for the development of affordable housing at  
the Fancher Creek Town Center development.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
22, 2023.  
TABLED  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Resolution - Naming the Fresno Police Department Regional Training  
Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center”  
4.-A.  
ID 23-973  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Council President  
Maxwell and tabled to June 22, 2023.  
TABLED  
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 10:50 A.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 23-953  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY -  
Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall.  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
ID 23-955  
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)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
Adjourned from open session at 11:13 A.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
June 22, 2023, regular meeting.