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, May 21, 2026  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 6 - Council President Nelson Esparza  
Vice President Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Invocation by Abbot Venerable Bunthon Say from the Fresno Cambodian Buddhist  
Society  
Abbot Venerable Bunthon Say gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Maxwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
We will adjourn today in memory of Mr. Rod Russell who is assistant director  
Brian Russell's father.  
9:20 AM (ID 26-428) regarding the plan amendment and rezone application  
no. P21-01960 - item 2 should read: RESOLUTION – to approve plan  
amendment application no. P21-01960, requesting authorization to amend  
the Fresno General Plan and Bullard Community Plan and item 7 should be  
read: RESOLUTION – to adopt the Fresno Municipal Code Findings  
pertaining to P21-01959, P21-01960, P21-03251, and P21-03252.  
2-C (ID 26-590) regarding the first amendment to consultant services  
agreement with Hill International, Inc – the dollar amounts in the title and  
staff report are listed incorrectly. The title reads: in an amount not to exceed  
$1,434,050.00, for a total contract value not to exceed $4,745,566.00. The  
title has been corrected to read: in an amount not to exceed $1,473,250.00,  
for a total contract value not to exceed $4,784,766.00. In the staff report  
under RECOMMENDATION reads: in the amount not to exceed  
$1,434,050.00. It has been corrected to read: in the amount not to exceed  
$1,473,250.00. In the staff report under EXECUTIVE SUMMARY reads:  
Approval of this amendment in an amount not to exceed $1,434,050.00. It  
has been corrected to read: Approval of this amendment in an amount not to  
exceed $1,473,250.00.  
2-T (ID 26-38) regarding establishing entertainment zones - the amendment  
made by Councilmember Arias that the Ordinance is revised: Entertainment  
Zones Ordinance, Section 9-3803 (c), to extend the eastern edge boundary  
to H Street, as well as to include the sidewalk along the east side of H  
Street.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
Ceremonial Presentation (ID 26-626) regarding proclamation for “Mid  
Valley’s Recycler of the Year” - was removed with no return date by Council  
President Esparza.  
9:45 A.M. (ID 26-656) regarding - appearance by Mary Padilla – was  
removed at the request of the speaker.  
2-S (ID 26-642) regarding the twentieth amendment to the FY 2026 Salary  
Resolution No. 2025-177 - was removed with on return date by  
Councilmembers Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, and Esparza.  
2-Q (ID 26-609) regarding the lease of the Fresno Water Tower located at  
2444 Fresno Street between the City of Fresno and Downtown Development  
Group, LLC, DBA Frida Café – was tabled to June 4, 2026 by  
Councilmember Arias.  
2-X (ID 26- 439) regarding the agreements with State of California  
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) – was tabled to June 4, 2026, by  
staff.  
2-FF (ID 26-697) regarding directing the Administration to Identify a funding  
source for an Allocation of $200,000 to the City Attorney’s Office – was  
removed with no return date by Councilmember Arias.  
4-A (ID 26-655) regarding reimagining City-Owned land for economic  
activation, transparency & community growth – was removed at the request  
of the presenter.  
5-E (ID 26-659) regarding - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE  
EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the  
appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or  
dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Attorney – was tabled to June 4,  
2026 by Councilmember Karbassi.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-U (ID 26-643) regarding naming the “Arakelian Family Kennels” – was  
moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-V (ID 26-290) regarding the first amendment to the consultant services  
agreement with Bodewell Group LLC - 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: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation of “Older Americans Month”  
ID 26-664  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Mid Valley’s Recycler of the Year”  
ID 26-626  
During approval of the agenda, Council President Esparza announced this  
item was tabled with no return date.  
TABLED  
Proclamation for “Vietnam Veterans of America William G. Camp  
Chapter 933 Memorial Day”  
ID 26-604  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “National Bike Month”  
ID 26-644  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “National Public Works Week”  
ID 26-452  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Honoring Kehinde Solwazi on His Retirement”  
ID 26-573  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Celebrating 70 Years at KFSN-TV”  
ID 26-605  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of the “Central High School Wrestling Team”  
ID 26-695  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of the “Fresno City College Beach Volleyball Team”  
ID 26-709  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Reported partnering with  
Councilmembers Vang and Arias on the Lao Hmong American War  
Memorial and noted the event was important in honoring refugees that  
defended American values. Announced the Summit Physical Therapy had a  
grand opening at Bullard and Marks and stated that the facility would  
especially benefit seniors. Stated that he attended Hmong American Day  
and thanked the Fresno Center for hosting the event. Recognized ABC30  
Day and praised their staff for professional work and timely reporting.  
Offered condolences to the Mayor for the passing of Anna Lea Dyer and  
stated that the service was beautiful. Commented on a disturbing incident at  
the City Attorney’s home and stated that political violence had no excuse  
and expressed support for the City Attorney and his family. Invited the City  
Attorney to comment.  
CITY ATTORNEY JANZ REPORTS AND COMMENTS. Stated he  
appreciated the rapid response from law enforcement, including Sheriff  
Zanoni and Chief Casto.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Advised residents that the  
Jensen sewer main repair project would begin the following week and asked  
the public to avoid the area. Presented budget related comments, stating  
that City staffing had increased significantly compared to population growth.  
Stated that discussions of revenue problems and potential tax increases  
were premature and emphasized that government growth could be reduced  
before raising rates or taxes on residents. Noted that budget projections had  
consistently shown sufficient revenue to support positions and services.  
Expressed concern over raising taxes during a time of high inflation and  
utility rate increases and urged caution as the upcoming budget process  
begins.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Reported attending the  
unveiling of additional names added to the Lao Hmong American War  
Memorial, noting the personal significance as the son of a veteran. Thanked  
Councilmembers Karbassi and Arias for sponsoring the effort. Reported  
participating in the City’s annual bike ride and thanked staff, the Active  
Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC), and the Black Chamber of  
Commerce for supporting the event. Announced that repaving work had  
begun on Winery Avenue, thanked Public Works staff for their efforts, and  
thanked residents for their patience.  
Vice President Maxwell Reports and Comments. Reported attending a  
community meeting in Melody Park and thanked residents for sharing  
concerns. Stated that he and the Mayor unveiled the Utility Box Art Project  
and recognized City staff and artist Kayla Castile for their contributions.  
Announced additional utility box murals were being installed and that artist  
applications remained open, with a stipend available.  
Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Thanked Public Works  
staff and volunteers for their contributions to the Webster neighborhood  
Beautify Blitz. Reported his team attended Hmong American Day at the  
Fresno Center and acknowledged the significance of recognizing the Hmong  
community. Announced attending a Property-Based Improvement District  
(PBID) community open house with the economic development department.  
Attended the City bike ride event but did not participate in the ride.  
Expressed support for the City Attorney following recent incidents and  
extended well wishes to Councilmember Richardson and his family due to  
health issues.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Thanked Council Vice President  
Maxwell for collaborating on the Utility Box Art Project and announced  
funding allocations for the project. Announced the launch of the paving  
season and thanked Public Works staff and contractors for their work on  
street and sidewalk improvements. Described the City’s preparations for  
America’s 250th Anniversary, including street side flag installations, planned  
uplighting of civic structures, and Independence Day festivities. Invited the  
public to the dedication of the Henry Thompson Gallery at Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Expressed disagreement with  
statements made earlier by Councilmember Arias. Requested the Council  
adjourn the meeting in memory of Rod Russell, former Fresno Firefighter  
and father of Assistant Director Brian Russell.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M.  
HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and  
Levy a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities  
District No. 9, Annexation No. 74 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel  
No. 427-171-25) (East side of North Blackstone Avenue and East Rialto  
Avenue): (Council District 4)  
ID 26-610  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 74 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
4. ***BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Levying a Special Tax  
for the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years  
Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9,  
Annexation No. 74 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:37 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council by. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 10:38 A.M.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2026-98 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-99 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-100 ADOPTED  
BILL B-15 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-16 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Maxwell, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 3 - Esparza, Perea and Richardson  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and  
Levy a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities  
District No. 9, Annexation No. 73 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel  
No. 479-050-20) (Southwest corner of South MLK Jr Boulevard and East  
Church Avenue): (Council District 3)  
ID 26-612  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 73 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
4. ***BILL - (For Introduction and Adoption) - Levying a Special Tax  
for the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years  
Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9,  
Annexation No. 73 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:59 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Utility Manager Mata. Upon call, the following members of the  
public addressed Council: Brunette. Public comment closed at 11:00 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-101 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-102 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-103 ADOPTED  
BILL B-16 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-17 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
9:20 A.M.  
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.  
ID 26-428  
P21-01960,  
Conditional  
Conditional  
Use Permit  
Use  
Permit  
Application  
No. P21-03251,  
No.  
P21-01959,  
Planned  
Application  
Development Permit Application No. P21-03252 and related 2026 Final  
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH) No.  
2021100443 pertaining to ±22.4 acres of property located on the  
northeast corner of West Herndon Avenue and North Riverside Drive  
(Council District 2) - Planning & Development Department.  
1. RESOLUTION  
-
CERTIFYING the 2026 Final Environmental  
Impact Report (SCH No. 2021100443), for the proposed Costco  
Commercial Center Project;  
a. Adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding  
Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section  
15091; and,  
b. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program  
(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15097; and,  
2. APPROVE  
Plan  
Amendment  
Application  
No.  
P21-01960,  
requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan and  
Bullard Community Plan to change the planned land use  
designation for the subject property from Community Commercial  
to General Commercial, and reclassify West Herndon Avenue,  
from North Riverside to North Hayes Avenue, from an  
Expressway to a Super Arterial; and,  
3. BILL (for introduction and adoption) to approve Rezone  
Application No. P21-01960, requesting authorization to amend  
the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the  
subject  
Commercial/Expressway  
property  
from  
the  
CC/EA/UGM/cz  
Growth  
(Community  
Management)  
Overlay/Urban  
zone district to the CG/UGM/cz (Commercial General/Urban  
Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district in  
accordance with the Plan Amendment Application; and,  
4. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01959,  
requesting authorization to construct  
Costco warehouse retail building, with  
a
±219,216 square-foot  
±4,800 square-foot  
a
carwash and a ±13,000 square-foot fuel canopy with 32 fuel  
pumps, subject to compliance with the Draft Conditions of  
Approval (Exhibit H); and  
5. APPROVE Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-03251,  
requesting authorization to establish  
a
State of California  
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 alcohol license that  
will allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for  
consumption off the premises where sold, subject to compliance  
with the Draft Conditions of Approval (Exhibit H); and,  
6. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No. P21-  
03252,  
requesting  
authorization  
to  
modify  
parking  
lot  
development standards to allow for 36.5-foot-tall parking lot light  
fixtures rather than 25-foot-tall fixtures.  
7. ADOPT the Fresno Municipal Code Findings pertaining to P21-  
01959, P21-01960, P21-03251, and P21-03252 (Exhibit G).  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced item 2  
should read: RESOLUTION – to approve plan amendment application no.  
P21-01960, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan and  
Bullard Community Plan and item 7 should be read: RESOLUTION – to  
adopt the Fresno Municipal Code Findings pertaining to P21-01959,  
P21-01960, P21-03251, and P21-03252.  
The above item was called to order at 11:16 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Planning Manager Siegrist. Upon call, the following members of  
the public addressed Council: DAniel Bran, Doug Jensen, and David  
Burkhart. Public comment closed at 2:05 P.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-104 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-105 ADOPTED  
BILL B-17 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-18 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-106 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi and Vang  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Richardson  
9:25 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan  
ID 26-148  
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2026-  
2027 Annual Action Plan  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan;  
approving submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and  
Urban Development (HUD) for application of $6,907,129 in  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $2,766,057.28 in  
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), $623,922 in Emergency  
Solutions Grant (ESG), and $1,268,358 in Housing Opportunities  
for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) program funds; providing  
for subrecipient agreements; and authorizing the City Manager to  
sign all implementing documents required by HUD as approved to  
form by the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 11:04 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, the following members of the public  
addressed Council: Brandi N., Lady Diana, Kiel Lopez Schmidt, Ashley, and  
Dallas Blanchard. Public comment closed at 11:08 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-97 ADOPTED  
Council member Arias motioned to reallocate a total of $150,000 to the  
South Tower Community Land Trust who did respond to our NOFA, 75,000  
would come from community medical centers and 75,000 from West Care  
California. the motion FAILED do to no second.  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Richardson  
9:30 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to the dedication of portions of City-owned property  
for public street easements, and acquisition of a permanent easement  
and right-of-way from private property to support the construction of the  
Senior Activity Center TOD Housing Street Improvements Project  
(Council District 4):  
ID 26-472  
1. Adopt an Addendum to the Senior Center and Affordable Housing  
Project Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2024101319),  
pursuant to Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. RESOLUTION - Dedicating those portions of City-owned property for  
public street purposes to accommodate construction of the Senior  
Activity Center Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Housing  
Street Improvements Project  
3. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a  
permanent easement and right-of-way for public street purposes  
on a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 428-090-33, owned by  
Mike Saadeldin, Mohammad T. Saadeldin, and Masad Inc., a  
California corporation, for the construction of the Senior Activity  
Center TOD Housing Street Improvements Project  
4. ***RESOLUTION  
-
Determining that public interest and necessity  
require acquisition of a permanent easement and right-of-way for  
public street purposes through and across a portion of Assessor’s  
Parcel  
Number  
428-090-33,  
owned  
by  
Mike  
Saadeldin,  
California  
Mohammad T. Saadeldin, and Masad Inc.,  
a
corporation, for the construction of the Senior Activity Center TOD  
Housing Street Improvements Project, and authorizing eminent  
domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires Five  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
The above item was called to order at 11:02 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 11:02 A.M.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2026-107 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-108 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
9:35 A.M.  
HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution rescinding the Heritage  
Property Designation of the Haruji Ego Family Building (HR #008)  
Located at 956 China Alley Due to Loss of Applicability.  
ID 26-446  
1. RESOLUTION - Rescinding the Heritage Property Designation of  
the Haruji Ego Family Building (HR #008) Located at 956 China  
Alley Due to Loss of Applicability (Council District 3)  
The above item was called to order at 11:03 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, the following members of the public  
addressed Council: Kathleen, Omachi. Public comment closed at 11:04 A.M.  
There was no Council Discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2026-109 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
9:40 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to the California Municipal Finance Authority  
(“CMFA”) Bond Opportunities for Land Development (BOLD) Program  
(Citywide)  
ID 26-536  
1. HEARING to consider the City of Fresno’s (City) participation in  
the BOLD Program and to receive public comment regarding the  
proposed financing of public capital improvements and/or  
development impact fees for new development within the City’s  
jurisdiction  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing use of the bond opportunities for  
land  
development  
program  
and  
authorizing  
the  
California  
Municipal Finance Authority to accept applications from property  
owners, conduct proceedings and levy special taxes within the  
City of Fresno pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities  
Act of 1982, as amended; and authorizing related actions  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 2:36 P.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, the following members of the public  
addressed Council: Darren Rose. Public comment closed at 2:37 P.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-110 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi and Vang  
No: 1 - Arias  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
9:45 A.M.  
Appearance by Mary Padilla regarding “Who is the King of the Nation”  
(District 2 Resident)  
ID 26-656  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was removed at the request of the speaker.  
TABLED  
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: Anthony Molina, Kahliha Lee, Joseph R., Joe Martinez, and Alfred  
Aldrete.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
Approval of the Minutes for May 7, 2026, Regular Meeting, May 12,  
2026, Special Meeting, and May 14, 2026, Mayor's Budget Presentation  
and Special Meetings  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 26-652  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorize the Police Department to accept an in-kind  
donation of retrofit at the Fresno Police Department’s gymnasium from  
the Fresno Police Officers Association in excess of $25,000 pursuant to  
Fresno Municipal Code (FMC) section 7-105, and authorize the City  
Manager, or designee, to execute all documents on behalf of the City  
(Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ID 26-679  
RESOLUTION 2026-111 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with  
2.-C.  
ID 26-590  
Hill International, Inc., to provide additional professional construction  
management services for capital improvement projects at Fresno  
Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive  
Airport (FCH) in an amount not to exceed $1,434,050.00, for a total  
contract value not to exceed $4,745,566.00. (Council Districts 3 and 4)  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced the dollar  
amounts in the title and staff report are listed incorrectly. The title reads: in  
an amount not to exceed $1,434,050.00, for a total contract value not to  
exceed $4,745,566.00. The title has been corrected to read: in an amount  
not to exceed $1,473,250.00, for a total contract value not to exceed  
$4,784,766.00. In the staff report under RECOMMENDATION reads: in the  
amount not to exceed $1,434,050.00. It has been corrected to read: in the  
amount not to exceed $1,473,250.00. In the staff report under EXECUTIVE  
SUMMARY reads: Approval of this amendment in an amount not to exceed  
$1,434,050.00. It has been corrected to read: Approval of this amendment in  
an amount not to exceed $1,473,250.00.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Harris, Miller, Miller,  
ID 26-606  
2.-D.  
& Hanson, Inc. (HMMH) to provide professional noise abatement  
related consultant services for the Development of a 14 CFR Part  
150 Airport Noise Compatibility Planning Noise Exposure Map (NEM)  
Update at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in an amount  
not to exceed $768,200.00 (Council District 4), and authorize the  
Director of Aviation to execute the agreement.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the H Street Parking Structure Project (Council  
District 3)  
2.-E.  
ID 26-592  
1. Adopt a finding that the project is categorically exempt from the  
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),  
pursuant to Class 32/Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, and  
that none of the exceptions to exemptions set forth in Section  
15300.2 apply  
2. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 2 for Phase Two  
of  
Construction Company Inc. of Irvine, California, to provide design  
and construction services related to the Street Parking  
a
Progressive  
Design-Build  
Agreement  
with  
Bomel  
H
Structure Project in an amount not to exceed $45,123,776.00,  
bringing the total contract amount to $47,516,755.00  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids for the Repairs and Rehabilitation of Structural  
Components at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation  
2.-F.  
2.-G.  
ID 26-527  
Facility Headworks Building  
District 3)  
-
Phase 2 (Bid File 12601031) (Council  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Dewatering Cake Pump Improvement Project  
(Bid File No. 12600757): (Council District 3)  
ID 26-589  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section  
15301/Class  
1
and Section 15302/Class  
2
of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, to increase the total  
contract by an amount not to exceed $207,758.00, for a revised  
total contract amount not to exceed $834,205.00 with $11.239.00  
in remaining contingency  
3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $8,800,000.00 to  
W.M. Lyles Co., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive  
and responsible bidder  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Construction Contract to Alpha1 Engineering, P.C. of Fresno,  
2.-H.  
2.-I.  
ID 26-594  
California, in the amount of $1,718,112.50, for construction of the Well  
Site Improvements at Pump Station 372 Project (Bid File 12601633).  
(Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump  
Station 177 Project (Bid File 12601613) (Council District 6):  
ID 26-596  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections  
15301/Class  
1
(Existing Facilities) and 15303/Class  
3
(New  
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $3,944,000 to W.  
M. Lyles Co., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump  
Station 185 Project (Bid File 12601614) (Council District 6):  
2.-J.  
ID 26-599  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections  
15301/Class  
1
(Existing Facilities) and 15303/Class  
3
(New  
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,272,653 to W.  
M. Lyles Co. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 7 in the amount not to exceed  
2.-K.  
ID 26-574  
$107,830.69, with fifty (50) additional working days, for the installation of  
two (2) Pacific Gas and Electric Company vaults and the reimbursement  
of the renewal of the State Water Board Annual Permit Fee with Avison  
Construction Company, Inc. of Madera, CA for the Transformative  
Climate Communities Park at MLK Magnet Core (Les Kimber Park)  
Project - Project ID PW00857 (Bid File 12302905). (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Cedar Overlay Roadway Improvements from  
Herndon Avenue to Alluvial Avenue: (Council District 6)  
2.-L.  
ID 26-583  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section  
15301,  
Existing  
Facilities  
(Class  
1)  
of  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,469,234.00 to  
Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California - Bid File No.  
12600669  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
ID 26-628  
RESOLUTION  
-
Authorizing  
a
Reciprocal Data Exchange Agreement  
with the California Franchise Tax Board for the City/County Business  
Tax Program to exchange of business license tax data  
RESOLUTION 2026-112 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting  
the  
May  
2024 Fresno  
County  
ID 26-607  
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and City of Fresno Local  
Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex  
RESOLUTION 2026-113 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with L.N.  
2.-O.  
ID 26-629  
Curtis & Sons for firefighting personal protective equipment with related  
equipment cleaning for a term of two years, not to exceed $2,400,000  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-P.  
2.-Q.  
ID 26-602  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the lease of the Fresno Water Tower located at 2444  
Fresno Street between the City of Fresno and Downtown Development  
Group, LLC, DBA Frida Café (District 3):  
ID 26-609  
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  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was tabled to June 4, 2026.  
TABLED  
Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with The Drala Project,  
ID 26-608  
2.-R.  
2.-S.  
Inc., dba The Redesign Group, for the purchase of enterprise-grade  
technology equipment in an amount not to exceed $388,801.00, through  
California Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01 under NASPO  
ValuePoint Master Agreement No. 23026.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Twentieth Amendment to the FY 2026  
ID 26-642  
Salary  
Resolution  
No.  
2025-177 amending  
Exhibit  
2,  
Unit  
2,  
Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes, by adding the  
new classification of Deputy Chief Investment Officer and the respective  
E5 salary range, effective May 18, 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was removed with no return date.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to establishing Entertainment Zones  
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.-T.  
ID 26-38  
2. BILL (for Introduction) Adding Section 9-3801 and Amending  
Section 9-2503 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to  
Establishing Entertainment Zones.  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced the  
amendment made by Councilmember Arias that the Ordinance is revised:  
Entertainment Zones Ordinance, Section 9-3803 (c), to extend the eastern  
edge boundary to H Street, as well as to include the sidewalk along the east  
side of H Street.  
BILL B-18 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Rebid - Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater  
ID 26-587  
2.-W.  
Reclamation  
Facility  
Training  
Building  
Roof  
Abatement  
and  
Replacement (Bid File 12601180) (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections  
15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. Award a Construction Contract to United Restorations, LLC, of  
Fresno, California, in the amount of $256,312.50, and authorize  
the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign and execute all  
related documents on behalf of the City.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to agreements with State of California Department of  
Transportation (Caltrans) (Council Districts 1, 2, and 3)  
1. Approve the revised State Route 99 Freeway Maintenance  
Agreement  
2.-X.  
ID 26-439  
2. Approve  
Agreement  
the  
Non-Vehicular  
Overcrossing  
Maintenance  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was tabled to June 4, 2026  
TABLED  
RESOLUTION - Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6463, accepting  
ID 26-572  
2.-Y.  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements  
- located on the north side of McKinley Avenue just east of Armstrong  
Avenue. (Council District 7)  
RESOLUTION 2026-115 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to  
2.-Z.  
ID 26-582  
the California Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation  
Program Cycle 8 Call for Projects that Support Active Transportation  
and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Applications and Acceptance of  
Grant Funds, and Execution of Grant Agreement Documents by the  
Public Works Director or Designee (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-116 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Safe Streets and  
2.-AA.  
ID 26-584  
Roads for All Implementation Grant Application to the United States  
Department of Transportation and Authorizing the Public Works Director  
or Designee to Accept and Execute All Application and Grant Agreement  
Documents on Behalf of the City of Fresno (Council Districts 3 and 7)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-117 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Initiating Proceedings and Declaring  
2.-BB.  
ID 26-593  
Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for the City of  
Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1  
and setting the public hearing for June 18, 2026, at 9:10 a.m.  
(Citywide)  
1.  
RESOLUTION - Initiating proceedings for the  
annual levy of assessment for Landscaping and  
Lighting Maintenance District No. 1  
2. RESOLUTION  
assessment  
-
for  
To levy and collect the annual  
Landscaping and Lighting  
Maintenance District No. 1  
RESOLUTION 2026-118 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-119 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - To Adopt the City of Fresno Vision Zero Action Plan  
(Citywide)  
2.-CC.  
2.-DD.  
ID 26-638  
RESOLUTION 2026-120 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Biannual Report  
(October 2025 through March 2026) (Citywide)  
ID 26-595  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Parking Lot Solar and Energy Storage at  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT): (Council District 4)  
2.-EE.  
ID 26-566  
1. Approve  
the  
First  
Amendment  
to  
the  
Energy  
Services  
Agreement-Solar with ForeFront Power (FFP) BTM Solar, LLC,  
for the design, financing, construction, installation, operation,  
maintenance of a 2,970 kW (DC) (estimated) solar photovoltaic  
system;  
2. Approve  
Agreement-Energy Storage with FFP BTM Solar, LLC, for the  
design, financing, construction, installation, operation,  
2,000 kW/3,828 kWh (estimated) energy  
the  
First  
Amendment  
to  
the  
Energy  
Services  
maintenance of  
storage system;  
a
3. Authorize the Director of Airports or designee to execute the  
Amended Energy Service Agreements on behalf of the City of  
Fresno.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Directing the Administration to Identify a Funding  
2.-FF.  
ID 26-697  
Source for an Allocation of $200,000 to the City Attorney’s Office to  
Fund the Eviction Protection Program. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was removed with no return date.  
TABLED  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Naming the “Arakelian Family Kennels” (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
2.-U.  
ID 26-643  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the donations and facility.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-114 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
ID 26-290  
2.-V.  
with Bodewell Group LLC for stakeholder engagement and public  
education  
support  
services  
to  
increase  
the  
compensation  
by  
$1,156,632, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,494,632  
(Citywide)  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the agreement.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Vang  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Transparency Portal Presentation  
3.-A.  
ID 26-654  
The above item was presented to Council by Interim City Clerk Aller and  
Senior Programmer Analyst Braz.  
Council discussion was held.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Presentation - Reimagining City-Owned Land for Economic Activation,  
Transparency & Community Growth  
4.-A.  
ID 26-655  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was removed at the request of the presenter.  
TABLED  
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 3:32 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 26-653  
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  
5.-B.  
ID 26-711  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
Lionel Puig, et al. v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. 2026047426  
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 26-712  
5.-C.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)  
David Rose v. City of Fresno; Risk File No. 2025047316  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 26-658  
5.-D.  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,  
employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a  
public employee.  
Title: City Clerk  
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator.  
City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza.  
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 26-659  
5.-E.  
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  
During approval of the agenda, Interim City Clerk Aller announced this item  
was tabled to June 4, 2026.  
TABLED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 4:26 P.M. in memory  
of Rod Russell, and Anna Lea Dyer.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during  
the June 4, 2026 regular meeting.