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  
City Clerk - Amy K. Aller  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, June 25, 2026  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:13 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Council President Nelson Esparza  
Vice President Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Invocation by Reverend James Pappas from St. George Greek Orthodox Church  
Reverend James Pappas 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  
9:00 A.M. (ID 26-796) regarding Reserved for Final Vote on Budget (if  
needed) – was removed from the agenda as the Final Vote on Budget was  
executed during the June 23rd, Budget Hearing.  
2-Y (ID 26-913) regarding to Exempt 6 Residential Streets in Council  
District 3 from Certain Requirements of Resolution No. 2022-035 – was  
corrected to read 8 Residential Streets. This correction is reflected in the  
Staff Report and revised resolution submitted in the supplement packet.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
2-J (ID 26-899) regarding a lease agreement between the City of Fresno and  
Eddie Fanucchi for office space located at 1360 L Street. – was tabled to  
July 30, 2026, by staff.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-C (ID 26-862) regarding the third amendment to the service agreement  
with The Pun Group, LLP, for independent outside auditing services related  
to Fiscal Year 2025-26 - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
2-E (ID 26-818) regarding the third amendment to the service agreement  
between the City of Fresno and Sculpture Conservation Studio - was moved  
to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-G (ID 26-879) regarding the award of a requirements contract for  
landscape maintenance services for locations maintained by the Airports  
Department - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-I (ID 26-898) regarding the lease of the City Hall Cafe located at 2600  
Fresno Street between the City of Fresno and Culinary Studios - was moved  
to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-M (ID 26-900) regarding the 597th Amendment to Master Fee Schedule  
Resolution No. 80-420 to establish sports field reservation - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-N (ID 26-242) regarding the HOME Investment Partnerships American  
Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Richardson.  
2-V (ID 26-883) regarding the submission of grant applications to the Fresno  
Council of Governments 2026 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant  
Program - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-W (ID 26-673) regarding a list of proposed Public Works projects to  
receive Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance - was moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Vang.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, 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  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 26-333  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “McCaffrey Homes 50th Anniversary”  
ID 26-788  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Dirksen Nhia Khue Moua Day”  
ID 26-737  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Kings Canyon Middle School Boys Volleyball Day”  
ID 26-867  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Youth Climate and Economic Bill of Rights Day”  
ID 26-914  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Noted the passage of the  
City’s budget totaling more than $2.5 billion and thanked Council  
leadership, colleagues, the City Manager, the Mayor, Assistant City  
Managers, Department Heads, and the Budget Office for their work.  
Announced that District 2 residents would receive a newsletter outlining  
district and citywide priorities included in the budget. Thanked Paul Amico  
and the Department of Public Utilities for their response to a water main  
break that occurred overnight and for promptly restoring service and  
notifying affected residents.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Requested that the City  
Manager provide the schedule for parking enforcement in downtown Fresno  
during non-event days. Noted that parking citations were given after 5:00  
p.m. on a day when no concert or special event was occurring, and  
requested clarification. Requested a memo regarding recent resident  
inquiries to use Les Kimber Park, which is currently under construction and  
typically not available for public use. Sought clarification after learning an  
event was recently held there. Announced upcoming community activities,  
including the 559 Night Market in Chinatown and a movie night hosted by  
his office at Frank H. Ball Park featuring “Shrek.” Reported that the Pine  
Grove picnic shelters have been completed and reopened for public use and  
thanked the PARCS Department for its work.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Announced the opening of  
Curry Pizza Company’s newest location at Belmont and Fowler and  
welcomed the family-owned business to Southeast Fresno. Encouraged  
residents to support local businesses. Wished the community a safe Fourth  
of July, emphasizing the importance of preventing fires and celebrating  
responsibly.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Reported District 6  
held its second quarterly town hall of the year with approximately 60–70  
attendees and thanked UCP, participating staff, and the City Manager.  
Announced the upcoming America Fest event at River Park. Noted that a  
free vision and dental clinic for veterans and their dependents would be  
held at the American Legion Post on North First Street on June 27-28.  
Congratulated Police Academy Class 180 and described participating in  
their final motivational run. Reminded residents that it is peak fire season  
and encouraged proper yard maintenance and dryer-vent safety to reduce  
fire risks.  
Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Reported Community  
Health Systems and Blue Shield reached an agreement restoring network  
coverage for patients across the valley. Noted that the Council advocated for  
employees throughout the process and thanked the administration, the  
Health and Welfare Trust, and labor partners for their efforts. Stated that  
restoring access to regular providers will improve continuity of care and  
reduce unnecessary emergency room visits. Reported attending the  
Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony, where a proclamation was presented in  
honor of Rodney Murphy. Shared that he spoke at the Chicano Latino Youth  
Leadership Project (CLYLP) at Fresno State and addressed participating  
students.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Expressed appreciation for the  
resolution between Blue Shield and Community Health Systems and stated  
that additional information will be provided to employees regarding  
retroactive claim handling. Reported that Fire and Police Departments have  
already removed significant quantities of illegal fireworks from circulation  
and reminded residents of the city’s social host ordinance and associated  
fines. Wished Assistant City Manager T.J. Miller a happy birthday.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:00 A.M. RESUMED BUDGET HEARINGS - VOTE ON FINAL  
BUDGET (IF NEEDED)  
Reserved for Final Vote on Budget (if needed)  
ID 26-796  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Aller announced this item was  
removed from the agenda as the Final Vote on Budget was executed during  
the June 23rd, Budget Hearing.  
TABLED  
9:10 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JULY 30, 2026, AT 9:10 A.M.)  
HEARING to Consider Rezone Application No. P26-00729 and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P26-00729 for approximately 3.30 acres  
of property located on the south side of East Barstow Avenue, between  
North Blackstone Avenue and North Fresno Street (Council District 4).  
1. ADOPT - Statutory Exemption prepared for Rezone Application No.  
P26-00729, dated June 17, 2026, for the proposed project  
pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,  
ID 26-764  
2. ***BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the Official  
Zoning Map as described by Section 15-108 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in  
Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
CONTINUED AS NOTED  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING to discuss and consider the adoption of the 2025 Urban Water  
Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Citywide)  
1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 10652 of  
the California Water Code for the adoption of the 2025 Urban Water  
Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management  
Plan (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ID 26-808  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency  
Plan and Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to declare the  
appropriate Water Shortage Stage and implement any associated  
shortage response actions (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:19 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Director Amico. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council: Public comment closed at 10:30 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-164 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-165 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Esparza, seconded by  
Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be . The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Perea, Vang and Richardson  
No: 1 - Arias  
Absent: 2 - Maxwell and Karbassi  
9:20 A.M.  
HEARING to consider Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 and  
related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No.  
P26-01326, amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-1502, 15-5102 and  
ID 26-897  
15-6802 to  
comply  
with  
California  
Government  
Code  
Sections  
65580-65589.11 to maintain compliance with the City of Fresno Housing  
Element and permit housing developments with at least 20 percent of units  
affordable to lower-income households without discretionary action on any  
nonvacant site identified in a prior housing element and on any vacant site  
included in two or more consecutive Housing Elements  
1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.  
P26-01326, that Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 is  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)  
2. BILL (for introduction) amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-  
1502, 15-5102 and 15-6802, relating to housing streamlining  
The above item was called to order at 11:21 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Asadoorian. Upon call, no members of the  
public addressed Council: Public comment closed at 11:48 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
BILL B-20 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
No: 1 - Karbassi  
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: Brunette.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
Approve a Torch Relay Agreement, including Addendums A through D,  
between the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games  
2028 (“LA28”) and the City of Fresno (“City”).  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 26-910  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Disposition and Development Agreement  
ID 26-828  
between Metro Hospitality Services, Inc., and City of Fresno regarding the  
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Downtown Fresno (District 3)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing  
benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-  
204 relating to the Disposition of Real Property identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 468-212-20T (Northeast corner of Inyo  
and M Streets) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Disposition and Development  
Agreement between Metro Hospitality Services, Inc., and City of  
Fresno to extend the project completion for the Courtyard by Marriott  
Hotel in Downtown Fresno located at the northeast corner of Inyo  
and M Street for completion on October 28, 2026  
RESOLUTION 2026-166 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of  
a
Product Requirements Contract for Fire  
2.-D.  
2.-F.  
ID 26-792  
Department Fire Hoses to Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc. of Arcadia,  
California, for three years, not to exceed $156,362.06, with an optional  
one-year extension in an amount not to exceed $52,120.69, plus annual  
PPI increases (Bid File No. 12600708)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 26-861  
Approve the award of  
a
Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Fire  
Apparatus Solutions of Rialto, California, for the purchase of one Smeal  
aerial fire apparatus in the amount of $2,096,464 for the Fresno Fire  
Department  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of  
Fresno and The Meux Home Corporation to extend the term to June 30,  
2027, for property located at 1007 R Street, commonly known as the Meux  
Home (District 3)  
2.-H.  
2.-J.  
ID 26-869  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 26-899  
Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
Eddie Fanucchi for office space located at 1360 L Street (Council 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 Eddie  
Fanucchi to lease office space for three years, starting at $58,059 a  
year with a 3% annual increase, totaling $162,648 over three years  
in rent  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Aller announced this item was  
moved to the July 30, 2026, Meeting by staff.  
TABLED  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 53rd Amendment to the Annual  
2.-K.  
ID 26-872  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to Appropriate $85,000 for Costs  
Associated with the June 2026 Fresno Unified School District (FUSD)  
Summer Swim Contract (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-167 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Service Agreement between the City of Fresno  
2.-L.  
ID 26-881  
and Fresno Metropolitan “Metro” Ministry:  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Approve a Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Fresno  
Metropolitan “Metro” Ministry to extend the term of the Agreement to  
June 30, 2027, and to increase the contract amount by $38,000 for  
a total amount not to exceed $78,000, for Community Garden  
Liaison Services for Lowell Community Garden, McKinley Peace  
Garden, and Romain Community Garden  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Vang  
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, Richardson, Esparza  
No: 1 - Vang  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the environmental abatement of a City owned hangar  
ID 26-727  
2.-O.  
located at 716 W. Kearney Boulevard, Fresno, CA 93706. (District 3)  
1. Adopt findings under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines Section 15330/Class 30 (Minor Actions to Prevent,  
Minimize, Stabilize, Mitigate, or Eliminate the Release or Threat of  
Release of Hazardous Materials) for the abatement activities at 716  
W. Kearney Boulevard  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Approve an Interfund Loan Agreement between  
the Planning and Development Department and the Airports  
Department utilizing EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund dollars  
in the amount of $385,500 for asbestos abatement, lead based  
paint abatement, and removal of lead impacted soil at the Fresno  
Chandler Executive Airport hangar. (Requires Five Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-169 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Declaring property located at 959 North Parkway Drive  
(APN: 449-324-11) to be exempt surplus land (Council District 3) (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
2.-P.  
2.-Q.  
ID 26-805  
RESOLUTION 2026-170 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Approving Substantial Amendment No. 2025-01 to the  
ID 26-710  
PY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to transfer $1,021,642.18, and any  
future NSP program income to the Community Development Block Grant  
(CDBG) program, and program available program income to the  
development of the Senior Activity Center (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-171 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
the  
Water  
Infrastructure  
Reimbursement  
Agreement  
for  
2.-R.  
ID 26-634  
Transmission Grid Main between the City of Fresno and State Center  
Community College District (District) located at S. Willow Avenue south of  
E. Jensen Avenue for District reimbursement of eligible construction costs  
for a total reimbursement amount of $1,426,051.44 as part of the First  
Responders Campus Project (County)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a First Amendment to the Service Agreement with West Coast  
2.-S.  
2.-T.  
ID 26-902  
Waste to extend the term of the Agreement to November 30, 2026, and a  
one-time retroactive payment of $1,050,156.96 for services rendered from  
December 31, 2023 to May 31, 2026 (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 55th Amendment to the Annual  
ID 26-851  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $285,000 for the  
High Speed Rail Development Services Project in the Public Works  
Department (Citywide) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-162 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6172 as  
2.-U.  
ID 26-866  
Annexation No. 75 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9  
and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing  
for Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9:15 am (Northeast corner of North  
Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto Avenue) (Council District 2)  
RESOLUTION 2026-172 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Requesting the City Manager to Take Certain Actions  
2.-X.  
2.-Y.  
ID 26-904  
Necessary for the Establishment and Implementation of a 36-month  
Automated Red-Light Camera Pilot Program Pursuant to California  
Vehicle Code Section 21455.9 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2026-174 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - To Exempt 6 Residential Streets in Council District 3  
ID 26-913  
from Certain Requirements of Resolution No. 2022-035, the Residential  
Street Speed Hump Policy (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Aller announced this item was  
corrected to read 8 Residential Streets. This correction is reflected in the  
Staff Report and revised resolution submitted in the supplement packet.  
RESOLUTION 2026-175 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with The Pun  
2.-C.  
ID 26-862  
Group, LLP, for independent outside auditing services related to Fiscal  
Year 2025-26, to increase the total contract by $263,000, for a revised total  
fee amount not to exceed $1,057,635  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the auditing services.  
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, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
2.-E.  
ID 26-818  
Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement between the City  
of Fresno and Sculpture Conservation Studio in the amount not-to-exceed  
$100,000 to provide conservation services to artwork located at Fulton  
Street, Convention Center, and Mariposa Mall for a total agreement  
amount not-to-exceed $352,000 and extending the term one year through  
June 30, 2027  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the amendment.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
Approve the award of a Requirements Contract for landscape maintenance  
services for locations maintained by the Airports Department and  
Department of Public Utilities in an amount not to exceed $765,000.00 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. 9716)  
2.-G.  
ID 26-879  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the maintenance services.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Esparza  
Actions related to the lease of the City Hall Cafe located at 2600 Fresno  
ID 26-898  
2.-I.  
Street between the City of Fresno and Culinary Studios, Inc., DBA Cracked  
Pepper 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  
Culinary Studios, Inc., DBA Cracked Pepper Café, to lease the City  
Hall Café commercial space at 2600 Fresno Street for thirty-six (36)  
months with options to extend for two additional one-year terms,  
starting at $0 for thirty-six (36) months and increasing to $17,568 in  
year four for the first extension and $18,095.04 in year five for the  
second extension, totaling $35,663.04 over five years in rent  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the lease 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: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
2.-M.  
ID 26-900  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the fees.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-168 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Vang and Richardson  
No: 1 - Arias  
Actions pertaining to the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue  
ID 26-242  
2.-N.  
Plan Program (HOME-ARP):  
1. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and WestCare  
California Inc. (WestCare) in the amount of $240,231.00, with a 12  
-month term to expire on June 30, 2027, to provide homeless  
prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, and  
case management.  
2. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Poverello  
House in the amount of $293,616.00, with a 12-month term to expire  
on June 30, 2027, to provide homeless prevention services, short-  
and medium-term rental assistance, supportive services, and case  
management.  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the agreements.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice  
President Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Arias  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the  
ID 26-883  
2.-V.  
Fresno Council of Governments 2026 Measure  
C
New Technology  
Reserve Grant Program and authorizing the execution of grant  
applications, acceptance of grant funds, and execution of grant agreement  
documents by the Public Works Director or designee (Citywide) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the grant program.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-173 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: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
RESOLUTION - To adopt a list of proposed Public Works projects to  
receive Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account  
Funding for City Fiscal Year 2027  
2.-W.  
ID 26-673  
Councilmember Vang moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the resolution.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-163 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and  
Richardson  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that  
would be discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 2:35 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 26-896  
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- EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-911  
5.-B.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Terance Frazier, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.  
United States District Court Case No.: 1:20-CV-01069.  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-912  
5.-C.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Central Valley Community Sports  
Foundation, et al.  
Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05678  
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 26-903  
5.-D.  
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  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 3:33 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
July 30, 2026 regular meeting.