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, June 4, 2026  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:09 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 Sarbjit Singh Vaid, from Sikh Institute of Fresno  
Sarbjit Singh Vaid 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 3:30 P.M., or there after, for  
an Open session item File ID 26-816 Regarding - RESOLUTION -  
Establishing PRAC Guidelines Ad Hoc Committee as well as a Closed  
Session item File ID 26-815 regarding - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL  
COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION 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.  
2-R (ID 26-432) regarding amending Resolution No. 2025-281 designating  
the property located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of  
Historic Resources - Councilmember Richardson registered a NO vote.  
2-EE (ID 26-625) regarding authorize the City Manager to execute a  
Revenue Agreement with the State Community Center College District -  
Councilmembers Esparza and Arias announced disclosures due to  
employment from this item.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
2-V (ID 26-576) regarding the first amendment to the Community  
Development Block Grant (CDBG) – was removed with no return by  
Councilmember Arias.  
5-C (ID 26-757) regarding CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -  
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision  
(d)(4) 1 potential case – was moved to June 18th, 2026, Meeting by City  
Attorney Janz.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-E (ID 26-665) regarding a construction contract to Alpha1 Engineering,  
P.C. of Fresno, California, in the amount of $1,790,937.60 - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Richardson.  
2-Z (ID 26-640) regarding amending section 2-603 of the Fresno Municipal  
Code relating to the Publication of Legal Notices (Citywide) – was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-AA (26-747) regarding establishing Entertainment Zones - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Richardson.  
2-BB (26-741) regarding the Fresno Police Department Helicopter  
“Skywatch” Unit - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember  
Richardson.  
2-DD (ID 26-744) regarding the agreement with the State of California  
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) - was moved to Contested Consent  
by Councilmember Karbassi.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation of “Central High School Swim and Dive Team Day”  
ID 26-713  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “John F. Kennedy 7th Grade CVAL Champions - Boys  
Volleyball”  
ID 26-651  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Proclamation for Pride Month”  
ID 26-763  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Thanked attendees of the  
Movies in the Park events held at Trolley Creek Park, noting strong turnout  
and encouraged the public to follow social media for upcoming Summer  
Movie events. Announced that the Pride Flag would be raised at Fresno City  
Hall the following morning.  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Thanked the PARCS  
Department, Director Aguirre, and Capital Projects staff for their work and  
reported on a well attended community meeting at Herndon-Barstow  
Elementary School. Described progress on a new one acre park at Veterans  
Boulevard and Barstow Avenue, acquired two years earlier from De Young  
Properties, and emphasized the importance of community driven design.  
Expressed appreciation to residents and staff for their participation.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Reported Movies in the  
Parks are beginning at Broadway Parque, Frank H. Ball Park, and Dicky  
Playground, with films including Lilo & Stitch, Shrek, and Monsters Inc.  
Thanked the PARCS Department for providing activities for youth during  
summer evenings and noted food vendors would be present. Reported  
repairs to the shelters at Roeding Park are beginning, with expected  
completion in July. Congratulated colleagues who appeared on the primary  
ballot and inquired about illuminating the Water Tower in Pride colors for  
the upcoming weekend.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Reported meeting with  
business owners along Kings Canyon Road and Ventura Avenue to hear  
concerns related to the street renaming and its impact on their operations.  
Announced the opening of PetSmart at the Ventura Creek Shopping Center,  
noting it offered the largest pet grooming area in Fresno and expanded  
services for District 5 residents.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Reported District 6  
recently held its FitFest event, which provided free activities and information  
promoting health and wellness and saw increased participation compared to  
the previous year. Congratulated the Fresno Chamber of Commerce Junior  
Board on its graduation and welcomed two new District 6 residents,  
including a newborn constituent.  
Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Reported celebrating  
Pride Month, noting the upcoming Pride Parade and a recent Pride Flag  
raising at Fresno City College. Reported participating in the Feeding  
California event with the Central Valley Food Bank, ABC30, and Amazon,  
recognizing efforts to address food insecurity. Attended the opening of the  
new Arakelian Family Kennels with colleagues and the Police Department,  
highlighting the importance of supporting the City’s trained K-9 units.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Announced the Mayor was  
attending the U.S. Conference of Mayors for the remainder of the week,  
where he was chairing several panels.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Mary Padilla regarding “Who is the King of the Nation”  
(District 2 Resident)  
ID 26-751  
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: Elliott Balch, Lori Garcia, Krista Aranda, Jamar Woodward, Joseph  
Solento, Jonathan Kelly, Alfred Aldrete, Henry Canty, Brandi N, Michael  
Cruz, and Joseph Rodriguez.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, 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 May 21, 2026, Regular Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 26-748  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Parking Lot Management Agreement at Fresno  
Yosemite International Airport:  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class  
ID 26-726  
a
1/Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Parking Lot Management  
Agreement between the City of Fresno and SP Plus LLC,  
authorizing the installation of new equipment and software at the  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport public parking lots. The  
estimated annual cost is $191,850 per year, with 3% annual  
increases, for the duration of SP Plus’s term. The total cost for eight  
(8) digital exit displays to be installed at parking lot exits is $80,000,  
which will be broken down into 36 equal monthly installment  
payments. (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 with Ashron Construction and  
2.-C.  
ID 26-704  
Restoration, Inc. of Galt, California in the amount of $441,195.98 with  
twenty-six (26) additional working days for the Parking Garage 8 High  
Priority Repairs Project (Bid File 12500160) (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
District 6 Photos Presented During Reports and Comments  
ID 26-840  
ID 26-705  
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
Brooks-Ransom Associates, Inc., in the amount of $52,500.00, bringing the  
total contract to $108,900.00, with no remaining contingency to provide  
additional professional engineering services needed to perform structural  
inspections, develop recommendations for permanent repairs and  
complete construction documents for the City of Fresno Garage 8 High  
Priority Repairs Project (Council District 3)  
2.-D.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Emergency Power Generator B-Switchgear and  
2.-F.  
ID 26-666  
Headworks at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation  
Facility (Bid File 12601534) (Council District 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections  
15301/Class 1(a) and (b) (Existing Facilities) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC, of Selma,  
California, in the amount of $3,135,000.00 (Bid File 12601534)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award  
a
Construction Contract to Dawson-Mauldin LLC of Selma,  
2.-G.  
2.-H.  
ID 26-696  
California, in the amount of $1,653,460 for the construction of the Well Site  
Improvements at Pump Station 156 Project (Bid File 12601612) (Council  
District 2)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Replacement of One Makeup Air Unit and Two Air  
ID 26-699  
Handling Units in the Headworks Building at the Fresno-Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 12601341) (Council District 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302/Class  
2
(Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. TC00176  
-HC003  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $833,658 to  
Strategic Mechanical Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Booster Pump Replacements for Pump Stations  
2.-I.  
ID 26-702  
89A, 150 and 176 Project (Bid File 12601793) (Council District 6)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,538,800 to W.  
M. Lyles Co., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the McKinley and Blythe Complete Streets Project,  
Bid File Number 12601327 (Council District 3)  
2.-J.  
ID 26-700  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination,  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,718,109.00 to  
Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California  
3. Approve an Interagency Agreement for Design and Construction of  
Master Plan Facilities and Improvements with the Fresno  
Metropolitan Flood Control District (FMFCD) for reimbursement of  
FMFCD facilities construction not to exceed $122,428.80  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids for the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements from Fruit  
Avenue to Palm Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12601498) (Council Districts  
1 and 2)  
2.-K.  
2.-L.  
ID 26-703  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a Requirements Contract for landscape maintenance  
ID 26-734  
services for locations maintained by the General Services Department,  
Fire Department, and Police Department in an amount not to exceed  
$285,000.00 per year plus annual CPI adjustments to BrightView  
Landscape Services, Inc. of Fresno, California for one year with five  
optional one-year extensions (RFP No. 9715)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the lease of the Fresno Water Tower located at 2444  
2.-M.  
ID 26-743  
Fresno Street between the City of Fresno and Downtown Development  
Group, LLC, DBA Frida Café (District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
Downtown Development Group, LLC, a California limited liability  
corporation, DBA Frida Café, to lease the Fresno Water Tower  
property located at 2444 Fresno Street for three years with options  
to extend for two additional one-year terms, starting at $9,252 in  
year one and increasing 3% annually, totaling $49,120.12 over five  
years in rent  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with AMS.net, LLC, for the  
2.-N.  
2.-O.  
ID 26-714  
purchase of enterprise-grade technology equipment in an amount not to  
exceed $975,596.40, Merced County FOCUS Contract No. 2021092  
(Original Government Contract)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopt the Fifth Amendment to the Position  
ID 26-738  
Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2025-178, adding ten (10) unfunded  
full-time Firefighter Trainee positions in the Fire Department, effective June  
15, 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-121 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Marjaree  
2.-P.  
ID 26-42  
Mason Center (MMC) to continue operating twelve (12) emergency shelter  
beds at Fresno Safe House, a secure site in Fresno, California, that  
provides refuge for individuals and families due to domestic violence.  
MMC will also utilize motel vouchers to expand temporary housing services  
to clients off site until a room becomes available at the Fresno Safe House  
shelter. The amendment, funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance,  
and Prevention (HHAP) program will cover July 1, 2026, through June 30,  
2027 for an amount not to exceed $240,000. (Bid File No.12500851)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Ventura Family Apartments affordable rental  
2.-Q.  
ID 26-43  
housing development project, located at the southwest corner of South  
Eighth Street and Ventura Avenue (a portion of APN 470-052-02T and a  
portion of 470-05-03T) (City Council District 5)  
1. Approve an Amended and restated Affordable Housing Agreement  
with Corporation for Better Housing to develop the Ventura Family  
Apartments affordable rental housing project  
2. Approve a 55-year Amended and Restated Ground Lease, with two  
optional 10-year extensions, with 3720 E. Ventura Ave., L.P. to  
develop and operate the Ventura Family Apartments affordable  
rental housing project  
3. Approve an Assignment and Assumption of the Amended and  
Restated Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of  
Fresno, Corporation for Better Housing, and 3720 E. Ventura Ave.,  
L.P. for the Ventura Family Apartments  
4. Approve a $5,000,000 Local Housing Trust Fund Agreement with  
3720 E. Ventura Ave., L.P for the Ventura Family Apartments  
affordable rental housing development project located at 3720  
Ventura Ave.  
5. Approve a License and Right of Entry Agreement with 3720 E.  
Ventura Ave., L.P. for Use of the City-Owned Parcel at 717 S.  
Seventh Street (APN 470-052-02T)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION  
-
Amending Resolution No. 2025-281 Designating the  
2.-R.  
ID 26-432  
Property Located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of  
Historic Resources (Council District 3)  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Richardson  
reregistered a NO vote for the above item. As such, this item was approved  
6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Esparza  
No: 1 - Richardson  
RESOLUTION 2026-122 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting and approving submission of Substantial  
ID 26-465  
2.-S.  
Amendment 2019-09 to the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan to the U.S.  
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to reprogram  
$1,017,841.96 in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus  
(CDBG-CV) funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the Coronavirus  
(COVID-19), and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to sign all  
necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-123 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Encampment Resolution Fund round 5 (ERF-5)  
ID 26-506  
2.-T.  
program.  
1. RESOLUTION - Authorizing an application for funding directly from  
the California Department of Housing and Community Development  
(HCD) as an applicant for the fifth round of the Encampment  
Resolution Funding (ERF) program for actionable, person-centered  
local proposals that resolve the experience of unsheltered  
homelessness for people residing in encampments and authorizing  
the City Manager to sign all required implementing documents.  
2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding committing the City and  
County of Fresno to participate in and comply with the services  
outlined in the ERF-5 application.  
RESOLUTION 2026-124 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Service Agreement with Elevate  
2.-U.  
ID 26-575  
Community Services (Elevate) for the continued operation of Emergency  
Shelter services at Valley Inn, located at 933 N. Parkway Drive (APN  
449-335-32) for 106 beds for individuals experiencing homelessness. The  
amendment period is from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, in  
an amount not to exceed $600,000, funded through the Homeless Housing,  
Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program (Bid File No. 12500851) (City  
Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant  
2.-V.  
ID 26-576  
(CDBG) agreement between the City of Fresno and Chinatown Fresno  
Foundation to revise the Scope of Work and Proposed Budget for  
microenterprise assistance within the Chinatown neighborhood (Council  
District 3)  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was removed with no return by Councilmember Arias.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
ID 26-601  
2.-W.  
Elevate Community Services, Inc. (District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
Elevate  
Community  
Services,  
Inc.,  
a
California  
non-profit  
corporation, for $0 to lease the Ambassador Inn located at 1804 W  
Olive Avenue (APN 449-231-11) for a one-year term commencing  
July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to IPS Group, Inc. as the Sole Source Original  
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for parking meter equipment, materials,  
supplies and components:  
2.-X.  
ID 26-603  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing an exception to the formal bidding  
procedures and award a Sole Source Product Purchase Contract  
with IPS Group, Inc. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Award a multi-year Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with  
IPS Group, Inc. for three years with provisions with the option for  
three one-year extensions thereafter, in an amount not to exceed  
$1,366,000 per year.  
3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager or their designee, to execute all  
documents related to the Sole Source Product Purchase Contract  
with IPS Group, Inc.  
RESOLUTION 2026-125 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Emergency Shelter operations provided by Poverello  
2.-Y.  
ID 26-631  
House (Poverello) under the Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF)  
program. (Council District 3 and 4) Bid File No. 12500851:  
1. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Poverello  
House to (1) terminate the operation of the thirty (30) ERF-3-funded  
emergency shelter beds at Clarion Pointe (Hope Pointe) (APN 434-  
143-06) effective June 30, 2026; (2) transfer the thirty (30)  
emergency shelter beds and the remaining ERF-3 budget of  
$590,797.02 from Clarion Pointe to Village of Hope, located at 412  
F. Street (APN 467-083-55). The amended agreement term is from  
July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with total compensation  
not to exceed $590,797.02 in ERF-3 funds.  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Poverello  
House for the provision of professional homeless emergency shelter  
services at the Village of Hope, located at 412 F. Street (APN 467-  
083-55). The amended agreement term is from July 1, 2026,  
through December 31, 2026, with total compensation not to exceed  
$250,000 in ERF-2 funds providing for the operation of twenty (20)  
shelter beds at Village of Hope.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6312, accepting  
2.-CC.  
2.-EE.  
ID 26-701  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on Peninsula Drive just west of Portofino Drive (Council District 6)  
RESOLUTION 2026-126 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Revenue Agreement with the  
ID 26-625  
State Community Center College District, subsidizing transit fares on  
Fresno Area Express buses for a period of three years with the option to  
extend two, one-year extensions, for a total compensation not to exceed  
$120,000 annually  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Construction Contract to Alpha1 Engineering, P.C. of Fresno,  
2.-E.  
ID 26-665  
California, in the amount of $1,790,937.60, to construct the Well Site  
Improvements at Pump Station 208-2 Project (Bid File 12601634) (Fresno  
County)  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the contract.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Council President  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Perea, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 2 - Maxwell and Karbassi  
BILL - (For Introduction) Amending Section 2-603 of the Fresno Municipal  
ID 26-640  
2.-Z.  
Code relating to the Publication of Legal Notices (Citywide)  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the changes.  
Council discussion was held.  
TABLED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Perea, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 2 - Maxwell and Karbassi  
Actions pertaining to establishing Entertainment Zones  
ID 26-747  
2.-AA.  
1. ADOPTION of a finding that the proposed amendment is exempt  
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to  
Section 15061(b)(3)  
2. BILL B-18 (For Reintroduction) Adding Section 9-3801 and  
Amending Section 9-2503 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to  
Establishing Entertainment Zones.  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the entertainment zones.  
Council discussion was held.  
BILL B-18 REINTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Helicopter “Skywatch”  
Unit  
2.-BB.  
ID 26-741  
1. Affirm City Manager’s determination that Safran Helicopter Engines  
USA Inc. is Uniquely Qualified to provide service and support of our  
helicopter’s engines; and  
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a four-year  
contract expiring June 6, 2030 with Safran Helicopter Engines USA  
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $550,000 annually (or $2,200,000  
over four years) for continued participation in Safran’s Support By  
the Hour (SBH) program.  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the contract.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Perea, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 2 - Maxwell and Karbassi  
Actions pertaining to the agreement with the State of California  
ID 26-744  
2.-DD.  
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (Council Districts 1, 2, and 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Approve the revised State Route 99 Freeway Maintenance  
Agreement  
Councilmember Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the agreement.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Council  
President Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED to June 18,  
2026. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Presentation regarding bargaining unit vacancies, pursuant to California  
Government Code Section 3502.3  
3.-A.  
ID 26-730  
The above item was presented to Council by Director Malhi and Sam Frank,  
Business Manager, Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA).  
There was no Council Discussion.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Discuss and make an appointment to the Fresno Madera Area Agency on  
Aging Board  
4.-A.  
ID 26-787  
Council discussion was held.  
DISCUSSED  
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 11:36 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 26-749  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Sumeet Malhi  
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers,  
Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees  
Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic),  
Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire  
Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International  
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police  
Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of  
Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno  
Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno  
Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee  
Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented  
Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager,  
Airports Public Safety Assistant Manager, Assistant City Attorney,  
Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant  
Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities,  
Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant  
Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst,  
Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer,  
Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to  
the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), City  
Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President  
Esparza), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer),  
Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller,  
Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II, Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy  
City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development,  
Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of  
Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic  
Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director,  
Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City  
Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to  
the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources  
Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer,  
Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief,  
Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor  
Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs  
Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement  
Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst,  
Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior  
Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human  
Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Special Assistant City  
Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 26-765  
5.-B.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 26-757  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)  
1 potential case  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was tabled to June 18, 2026, by City Attorney Janz.  
TABLED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 26-754  
5.-D.  
5.-E.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ID 26-756  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4); Exposure to  
Litigation: 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 26-750  
5.-F.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 26-760  
5.-G.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz  
reported:  
The Fresno City Council voted 4-0 with 1 abstention to authorize the City  
Attorney to retain counsel with the necessary expertise to pursue all legal  
avenues against the State of California and High-Speed Rail in order to  
defend against any tax splitting with High-Speed Rail. The motion was  
made by Councilmember Arias and seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson. Yes votes came from Councilmembers Vang and Arias, Council  
President Esparza, and Councilmember Richardson. Councilmembers  
Karbassi and Maxwell were absent.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-733  
5.-H.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Joseph Perez, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior  
Court Case No.22CECG01150  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-I.  
ID 26-746  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
City of Fresno v. The Brackin-Daniels Trust, et al,  
Fresno Superior Court, Case No. 24CECG02988  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz  
reported:  
In closed session, the City Council approved a proposed settlement in the  
eminent domain case, Court No. 24CECG02988. The settlement provides a  
global resolution consistent with the City's project objectives, and under its  
terms, title to the subject property will vest in the City upon court approval  
and payment of $3.5 million plus the legally required interest, along with the  
deposit of the probable compensation including up to $6,000 in  
reimbursement for appraisal costs. The City has already deposited  
$2,817,900 with the State Treasurer’s Office Condemnation Fund. The  
settlement will be paid from Measure "C" and California Local Partnership  
Program Formulaic Grant funds. The Council approved this item by a vote of  
6–0, with Councilmember Karbassi absent.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT  
5.-J.  
ID 26-768  
1. Gov Code Section 54957(b) - Consider the appointment, employment,  
evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public  
employee: Title: City Clerk  
2. Gov Code Section 54957.6: Conference with labor negotiator. City  
Negotiators: Council President Nelson Esparza and Chief Assistant  
City Attorney Tina R. Griffin: Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz  
reported:  
A motion was made by Councilmember Arias and seconded by Council  
President Esparza to formally appoint Amy Aller as the next City Clerk,  
effective June 15, 2026. The motion was approved by a 6–0 vote, with  
Councilmember Karbassi abstaining. As part of this action, staff was  
directed to bring back an at-will employment agreement for consideration in  
open session at the June 18, 2026, regular Council meeting.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 26-745  
5.-K.  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,  
employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public  
employee.  
Title: City Attorney  
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator.  
City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 4:57 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
June 18, 2026 regular meeting.