2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Mike Karbassi  
Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmembers:  
Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang,  
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, July 17, 2025  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:10 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 5 - Council President Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Vice President Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Invocation by Pastor Vickie from Wesley United Methodist Church  
Pastor Vickie Healy gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
City Attorney Janz led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
The full name of the person providing the invocation was Pastor Vickie  
Healy of Wesley United Methodist Church.  
The meeting will be adjourned in memory of Henry Thompson, Airports  
Director.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
9:15 A.M. (ID 25-943) regarding designation of 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the  
Local Register of Historic Resources – moved to the August 14th Meeting at  
the request of the property owner.  
10:06 A.M. (ID 25-971) regarding an appearance by Christine Thornton  
regarding “Animal Crisis in Fresno County” – removed from the agenda as  
the speaker was unable to attend.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-J (ID 25-957) regarding a contract change order in the amount of  
$301,686.91 – moved to contested consent by Councilmember Maxwell.  
2-Z (ID 25-925) regarding service agreements with Poverello House –  
moved to contested consent by Councilmember Richardson.  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 25-820  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Wilma Tom Hashimoto”  
ID 25-884  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Project First Step- 20th Anniversary”  
ID 25-974  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Recognized the Jackson  
Community Development Corporation, Shelley Spencer and other  
contributors for work on the "Maybe Something Beautiful" mural restoration  
at Cedar and Tulare Avenues. Discussed a recent Beautify Fresno event at  
Lafayette Park in which dozens of volunteers picked up litter and refreshed  
the park. Announced the 7th Annual "Beat the Heat" event at Roma Park  
which would include free food, games, water slides, community resource  
information, and a student backpack giveaway. Announced a cross cultural  
brewing collaboration between South of Shaw Brewing in Fresno with South  
Horizon Brewing in Kochi, Japan - a Sister City to Fresno.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Reported on a fruitful  
meeting with Copper River residents to address the absence of restroom  
facilities at a local park. Announced a recent community meeting with the  
residents of Woodward Executive Estates which covered a variety of  
community concerns. Discussed the groundbreaking of the new City of  
Fresno communications center located near the municipal yard. Reported  
on the opening of a Grocery Outlet at Willow and Nees Avenue.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Announced the first District 5  
"Annual Backpack Giveaway" events at Balderas and Ayer elementary  
schools for students in grades K–12. Promoted the August 2nd Beautify  
Fresno event that would begin at Fresno Pacific University and end up at  
Manchester Center.  
Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Addressed the  
controversy and animosity surrounding past comments made about the  
Cherry Auction. Emphasized that no single Councilmember speaks for the  
entire council and highlighted the importance of free speech rights. Noted  
that even though he may personally disagree with the comments made,  
there is no authority for him to sanction any Councilmember for statements  
made while on the dais. Expressed condolences for the loss of Henry  
Thompson, Director of Aviation. Expressed birthday wishes for Ann Kloose,  
former District 2 chief of staff. Congratulated the Public Works Director on  
the birth of his first grandchild. Announced he was working to develop a  
proactive weed abatement program to help reduce the risk posed by illegal  
fireworks following recent brush fires in District 2. Announced the  
groundbreaking for the 911 dispatch center and recognized the hard work  
and challenging conditions faced by 911 dispatchers. Introduced the new  
Superintendent of Central Unified School District, Dr. Mark Marshall.  
Expressed full confidence in City Attorney Janz and noted a clerical error on  
the part of the California Bar Association caused him to be temporarily listed  
as intelligible to practice law.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Expressed condolences for the  
passing of Henry Thompson, Director of Aviation. Director Thompson's  
significant contributions to the growth of the city's aviation sector were  
highlighted. The City of Fresno flag was ordered to fly at half-staff in his  
memory. The city was providing support and chaplain services to Airport  
staff.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M.  
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P20-00213;  
Rezone Application No. P20-00213; Development Permit Application  
No. P22-03749; Planned Development Permit Application No.  
P23-03173; and related Environmental Assessment No.  
ID 25-860  
P20-00213/P22-03749/P23-03173 for approximately 3.78 acres of  
property located on the west side of North Chestnut Avenue, between  
East Behymer and East International Avenues. (Council District 6)  
1. ADOPT  
-
Mitigated  
Negative  
No.  
Declaration  
P20-00213/P22-03749/P23-  
prepared  
for  
Environmental  
Assessment  
03173 dated May 16, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P20  
-00213 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and  
Woodward Park Community Plan to change the planned land use  
designation for the subject property from Employment - Office to  
Medium High Residential Density.  
3. BILL  
Application No. P20-00213 proposing to rezone the subject  
property from the O/UGM/cz (Office/Urban Growth  
-
(for Introduction and Adoption)  
-
Approving Rezone  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the RM-  
1/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Medium High Density/Urban  
Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.  
4. APPROVE  
-
Development Permit Application No. P22-03749  
proposing to construct a 48-unit private multi-family residential  
development, subject to the Conditions of Approval.  
5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-  
03173 proposing to modify the development standards of the RM-  
1 (Multi-Family Residential, Medium High Density) zone district to  
allow for a reduction in the minimum parking setback from back of  
sidewalk, subject to the Conditions of Approval.  
The above item was called to order at 9:55 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Holt. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:21 A.M.  
Council discussion included: screening plan details; landscaping plans and  
commitments; resident feedback; public input and developer responses;  
setbacks and creativity; tree specifications; commitments to neighbors;  
Planning Commission recommendations; unit count and lot size; community  
meetings and neighborhood notifications; the rezoning process and the  
ministerial proposal, and; the developer's efforts beyond development code  
requirements.  
RESOLUTION 2025-204 ADOPTED  
BILL B-32 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-32  
Councilmember Maxwell motioned to approve the item with an  
amendment that the screening recommendation from the Planning  
Commission be included. Councilmember Esparza seconded the  
motion which was ADOPTED AS AMENDED, by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang and Esparza  
No: 1 - Richardson  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to  
the Local Register of Historic Resources.  
ID 25-943  
1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S  
Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources  
(Council District 3)  
TABLED TO AUGUST 14, 2025  
9:20 A.M. #1  
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a permanent easement and right  
ID 25-834  
of way upon a parcel to benefit the Traffic Signal Installation at Church  
Avenue and Walnut Avenue Project (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental  
Assessment Number PW01051, pursuant to Section 15301/Class  
1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act  
Guidelines;  
2. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of  
a
permanent easement and right of way for public street  
purposes upon Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-030-27, owned by  
Wat Phouthapathane Lao, a California nonprofit corporation, for  
the construction of the Traffic Signal Installation at Church  
Avenue and Walnut Avenue Project;  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity  
require acquisition of a permanent easement and right of way for  
public street purposes through and across portions of Assessor’s  
Parcel Number 477-030-27, owned by Wat Phouthapathane Lao,  
a
California nonprofit corporation, for the construction of the  
Traffic Signal Installation at Church Avenue and Walnut Avenue  
Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public  
use and purpose. (Requires  
5
affirmative votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:23 A.M. There was no staff  
presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public  
comment closed at 10:23 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-205 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
9:20 A.M. #2  
HEARING to consider Rezone Application No. P24-04357 and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P24-04357 for property located on the  
west side of North Grantland Avenue between West Ashlan and West  
Gettysburg Avenues (Council District 1)  
ID 25-952  
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P24-04357, dated April  
15, 2025, an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report  
(EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020039061 for the  
proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA); and,  
2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) of Rezone Application No. P24  
-04357 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map and existing  
conditions of zoning relative to timing of the construction of traffic  
signals for the development of ±155 acres of property from the RS-  
5/UGM/cz  
Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the RS-  
5/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban  
Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, and ±4.64  
acres of property from the CC/UGM/cz (Community  
(Single-Family  
Residential,  
Medium  
Density/Urban  
Commercial/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district to the CC/UGM/cz (Community Commercial/Urban Growth  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.  
The above item was called to order at 10:24 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Supervising Planner Lang. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:31 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
BILL B-33 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-33  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
9:25 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.  
ID 25-985  
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the  
proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Statewide  
Communities Development Authority for the purpose of financing or  
refinancing  
the  
acquisition,  
construction,  
improvement,  
equipping,  
renovation, rehabilitation, remodeling and other capital projects of  
certain health facilities owned or operated by Kaiser Foundation  
Hospitals or its affiliates and located in the City of Fresno.  
1. ***RESOLUTION- Approving a plan of finance of the California  
Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue and  
reissue revenue bonds for a qualified health facilities project for  
the benefit of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or its affiliates, and  
certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:32A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Controller Danisi. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 10:36 A.M.  
Council discussion included: Kaiser Permanente as a healthcare option;  
Kaiser Permanente facility opening timeline, and; community engagement  
and transparency.  
RESOLUTION 2025-206 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Council  
President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Kamryn Rodriguez regarding “Immigration within Fresno”  
(District 6 Resident)  
ID 25-938  
APPEARED  
10:03 A.M.  
Appearance by Stephen Dufur regarding “Tenant Rights Violation”  
(District 4 Resident)  
ID 25-962  
DID NOT APPEAR  
10:06 A.M.  
Appearance by Christine Thornton regarding “Animal Crisis in Fresno  
County” (District 2 Resident)  
ID 25-971  
REMOVED FROM AGENDA  
10:09 A.M.  
Appearance by Darius Assemi regarding “The Occupancies at Parc  
West” (District 2 Resident)  
ID 25-982  
APPEARED  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and  
Closed Session items, no members of the public addressed Council.  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Council President Karbassi  
reregistered a NO vote for item 2-T (ID 25-976).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Maxwell, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby  
adopted by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
Approval of the Minutes for June 12, 2025, Regular Meeting, June 17,  
2025, Budget Hearing and Special Meetings, June 19, 2025, Regular  
Meeting, and June 26, 2025, Regular Meeting.  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 25-983  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the reappointment of Michael McDonald to the Civil Service  
ID 25-968  
Board; the appointment of Kellie Greiner to the Disability Advisory  
Commission; the reappointments of Paul Halajian and Jason Hatwig to  
the Historic Preservation Commission; the reappointment of Al Moncada  
to the Mobile Home Rent Review and Stabilization Commission; the  
appointments  
of  
McKay  
Duran  
and  
Vincent  
Trillo,  
and  
the  
reappointments of Scott Miller and Laura Ward to the Parks, Recreation,  
and Arts Commission; and the reappointments of Kathy Bray and  
Jacqueline Lyday to the Planning Commission.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Property Tax Allocation Agreement between the City of  
Fresno and the Fresno County Fire Protection District  
2.-C.  
2.-D.  
ID 25-987  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Non-Exclusive License Agreement with New Tech  
Aircraft Services, Inc. (dba. NTAS Maintenance Engineering),  
ID 25-966  
&
a
California Corporation, to Provide On-Call Maintenance to Large  
Transport Category Aircraft Operated by Southwest Airlines Company, a  
Texas Corporation, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council  
District 4)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and  
2. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement (License) with New  
Tech Aircraft Services, Inc. (dba. NTAS Maintenance  
&
Engineering), California Corporation (Licensee), to Provide  
a
On-Call Maintenance to Large Transport Category Aircraft  
Operated by Southwest Airlines Company, a Texas Corporation  
(Southwest), at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for  
the Term of two (2) years, not to exceed the Ending Date of April  
30, 2027. The minimum amount of potential revenue generated  
by this License is approximately $6,000 (in monthly license fees)  
per year in addition to an eleven percent (11%) of Licensee’s  
monthly gross revenues from all its operations at FAT. The  
minimum total anticipated revenue during the life of this License  
is approximately $12,000.00, plus eleven percent (11%) of  
Licensee’s monthly gross revenues from all its operations at FAT.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Request for Proposals to manage and operate  
2.-E.  
ID 25-979  
Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions at Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport (FAT). The potential revenue of the three contracts  
is $4,846,238 annually. The total anticipated revenue for the five-year  
term of the three contracts is approximately $24,231,190. (RFP No.  
12501615). (Council District 4).  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) and Section 15301 (Existing  
Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines; and  
2. Award Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC., a five-year term Agreement  
for Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions (RAC  
Concession Agreement) at FAT and authorize the Director of  
Aviation (Director) to execute the contractual document(s); and  
3. Award Enterprise Rent-A-Car of Sacramento, LLC., a five-year  
term RAC Concession Agreement at FAT and authorize the  
Director to execute the contractual document(s); and  
4. Award The Hertz Corporation a five-year term RAC Concession  
Agreement at FAT and authorize the Director to execute the  
contractual document(s).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Senior Activity Center Project: (Council District  
4)  
2.-F.  
ID 25-920  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation  
Resolution  
(AAR)  
No.  
2025-179  
appropriating  
$1,582,700 for the Senior Activity Center Project (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No.  
2
to the  
Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Integrated Community  
Development of Woodland Hills, California to increase the  
design-build fee by an amount not to exceed $514,647.00, add  
an  
Owner  
Contingency  
in  
an  
amount  
not  
to  
exceed  
$1,068,053.00, and modify contract terms related to the use of  
contingency funds. The total amended contract is an amount not  
to exceed $32,119,076.00.  
RESOLUTION 2025-207 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Radio Park Renovation Rebid Project (Bid File  
12501299) (Council District 7):  
2.-G.  
ID 25-953  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 3rd Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 reappropriating  
$8,113,300.00  
of  
carryover  
funding  
for  
the  
Radio  
Park  
Renovation Rebid Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $9,177,239.80, for  
the Base Bid only, to American Paving Co. Inc. of Fresno,  
California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for  
the Radio Park Renovation Rebid Project.  
RESOLUTION 2025-208 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement,  
2.-H.  
2.-I.  
ID 25-947  
dated January 22, 2019, with BKF Engineers, of San Jose, California, in  
the amount of $155,550, increasing the total contract amount not to  
exceed of $333,143 for the Midtown Trail Segment 3 Project. (Council  
District 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
ID 25-950  
Blair, Church & Flynn, Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California,  
in the amount of $368,200.00 to provide additional civil engineering  
design, bidding, and construction support services for Phase II (Florence  
Avenue to Church Avenue) and Phase III (Church Avenue to Jensen  
Avenue) of the Peach Avenue Widening Project (Project), for a total  
contract value, including Phase I, of $720,124.00. (Council District 5)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $195,255.31,  
with no additional working days for unforeseen work required outside of  
the original scope with Audeamus, Inc., dba Sebastian, of Fresno,  
2.-K.  
ID 25-977  
California  
for  
the  
Rebid  
Jensen  
Avenue  
Corridor  
Intelligent  
Transportation System Adaptive from Elm to Temperance Avenues  
Project - Project ID PW00922. (Bid File 3867) (Council Districts 3 and 5)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of the Council of the City of Fresno, California,  
Making Certifications and Claims Concerning Measure Local  
Transportation Purposes Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds  
Annual Allocation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Requesting  
Allocation of Available Funds  
2.-L.  
ID 25-972  
C
RESOLUTION 2025-209 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Bank of America contract for  
banking services for an additional term to expire on December 28, 2025.  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
ID 25-973  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the City Hall Lift Station Rehabilitation located at  
ID 25-963  
2600 Fresno Street (Bid File 12500159) (District 3):  
1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301  
Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract with Estate Design & Construction,  
of Los Angeles, California, in the amount of $588,700 for the City  
Hall Lift Station Rehabilitation project located at 2600 Fresno  
Street  
3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute  
all related documents  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to PB Loader  
2.-O.  
ID 25-967  
Corporation of Fresno, California, for the purchase of two Peterbilt 567  
dump trucks in the amount of $691,208 for the Department of Public  
Utilities and the Department of Public Works  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the License Agreement between the City of Fresno  
and Fresno County:  
2.-P.  
ID 25-955  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2.  
Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a License  
Agreement with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, effective July  
1, 2025, to continue to co-locate the Fresno Police Department  
and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office convicted sexual offender  
registration programs, through a shared use of facility agreement,  
located in the South Annex Jail at 2280 Fresno Street, in the  
amount not to exceed $20,000 annually, with an initial term of  
three years and the option for two one-year extensions  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the License Agreement for City-owned property at  
Romain Park (District 7):  
2.-Q.  
ID 25-956  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Approve the License Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, to license use of certain real  
property, together with access to construct, install, maintain, and  
operate  
a
seventy-foot communications tower, antenna, and  
attendant building located at Romain Park at 745 N First Street  
for an initial term of four years that will automatically extend for  
five successive four year periods and a total contract revenue of  
$1,070,449  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION  
-
Approving the application to the Land and Water  
2.-R.  
ID 25-975  
Conservation Fund grant program for Phase II Development of South  
Peach Avenue Park project located at 2155 South Peach Avenue in an  
amount not to exceed $6 million and authorizing the City Manager or  
designee to sign all related documents on behalf of the City (District 5)  
RESOLUTION 2025-210 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 1st Amendment to the Annual  
2.-S.  
ID 25-969  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to Increase Appropriations by  
$110,000 for Costs Associated with the July 2025 Summer Swim  
Aquatics Programming (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-211 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply  
for and Accept a Grant for up to $3 million from the Board Of State and  
Community Corrections (BSCC) California Violence Intervention and  
Prevention (CALVIP) grant program to fund violence prevention and  
intervention programming. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2.-T.  
ID 25-976  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Council President Karbassi  
reregistered a NO vote for the above item. As such, this item was approved  
4-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza  
No: 1 - Karbassi  
Absent: Perea, Arias  
RESOLUTION 2025-212 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary  
ID 25-980  
2.-U.  
Resolution No. 2025-826 amending Exhibit 8, Unit 8, Non-Represented,  
by adding the new classification of Per Diem Veterinarian and providing  
a flat rate per shift, and modifying the Appendix to Salary Resolution to  
add a new footnote, effective July 28, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-213 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of Valley Inn, located at 933  
ID 25-603  
2.-V.  
N. Parkway Drive, an emergency shelter, APN: 449-335-32 (District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class  
(CEQA) Guidelines; and  
2. ***RESOLUTION  
1
of the California Environmental Quality Act  
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Declaring an urgent necessity for the  
preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the Planning  
and Development Director or designee to enter into agreements  
without competitive bidding for the rehabilitation of units and  
removal of hazardous materials; and approving a contract with  
Olsen Construction for the emergency reconstruction of units at  
the emergency shelter for an amount not to exceed $75,000.  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-214 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the HOME Investment Partnerships American  
Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP)  
2.-W.  
ID 25-790  
1. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and  
WestCare California Inc. (WestCare) in the amount of $229,150  
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 $229,150 to provide homeless prevention  
services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, supportive  
services, and case management.  
3. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Central  
Unified School District (CUSD) in the amount of $75,000 to  
provide utility assistance services.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
with De Novo Planning Group for environmental analysis services for the  
West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report,  
extending the contract performance period to December 31, 2025, for no  
additional cost.  
2.-X.  
2.-Y.  
ID 25-900  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention  
(HHAP) program:  
ID 25-906  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for and acceptance of  
funding from the State of California Business, Consumer Services  
and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) Department of Housing and  
Community Department (HCD) as a regional applicant for the  
sixth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention  
Program (HHAP) and authorizing the City Manager to sign all  
required implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding committing the City to  
participate in and comply with the jointly completed Regionally  
Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and application for the  
sixth round of HHAP  
RESOLUTION 2025-215 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Semi-Annual Report  
(October 2024 through March 2025) (Citywide).  
2.-AA.  
2.-BB.  
ID 25-945  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6387, and  
ID 25-954  
accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications  
offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required  
improvements  
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located on the northeast corner of North Garfield  
Avenue and West Ashlan Avenue. (Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-216 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6246 as  
Annexation No. 158 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
No. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
public hearing for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on  
the north side of North Alicante Drive and North Faldo Lane) (Council  
District 6).  
2.-CC.  
ID 25-960  
RESOLUTION 2025-217 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6449, and  
2.-DD.  
ID 25-961  
accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications  
offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required  
improvements - located south of West Dakota Avenue between North  
Hayes Avenue and North Bryan Avenue (Council District 1).  
RESOLUTION 2025-218 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area  
Express (FAX) Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Phase C Project:  
2.-EE.  
ID 25-873  
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P25-873, dated July 17,  
2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for  
categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class  
1
and  
Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA  
Guidelines.  
2. Award  
a
construction contract to Juarez Brothers General  
Engineering INC, of Madera, California, in the amount of  
$507,828 for the Department of Transportation Fresno Area  
Express (FAX) Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Phase C project, within  
the City of Fresno, and authorize the City Manager or designee to  
execute all related documents. (Bid File #12501771)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Department of Transportation / Fresno Area Express (FAX)  
2.-FF.  
ID 25-924  
federally mandated Title VI Service Equity Analysis for proposed service  
changes, with conclusions of no disparate impacts on minority  
populations or disproportionate burdens on low-income populations.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Robert Topete to the Fresno Regional  
2.-GG.  
ID 25-951  
Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) for a term ending November  
1, 2026.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $301,686.91,  
with no additional working days for the Overrun of Bid Item Quantities,  
the repair of pumping subgrade areas, and the addition of two  
residential traffic circles with Cal Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno,  
California for City of Fresno Paving Bid Package at Various Locations  
Project - Project ID SM00050. (Bid File 12402606) (Council Districts - 1,  
3, 4, 5, 6 and 7)  
2.-J.  
ID 25-957  
Councilmember Maxwell moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification of the owner and the contract change order.  
Council discussion included: an over of the contract; total change orders and  
cost increases; the specifics of change order number 11; the project scope  
and timelines; the addition of a traffic circle; quality control concerns; legal  
and financial implications of not approving the change order; design and bid  
estimation challenges; internal capacity for the work involved; the public  
expectations and the responsibility of the council; the punch list process and  
resulting payment leverage, and; legal and operational realities.  
Councilmember Vang motioned to approve the item as presented. The  
motion died for lack of a second.  
Council President Karbassi motioned to approve original staff  
recommendation. Councilmember Vang second the motion. The motion  
FAILED 3-2 by the following vote:  
Aye: 2 - Vang, and Esparza  
No: 3 - Karbassi, Maxwell, and Richardson  
Absent: - 2 Perea, and Arias  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson to approve the change order  
with the retention held until work is evaluated and found to be the  
standards that's expected by the city and by the constituents,  
seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be  
ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
No: 1 - Vang  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
Actions pertaining to Service Agreements with Poverello House  
ID 25-925  
2.-Z.  
(Poverello):  
1. Approve an agreement (Bid File 12500851) to operate a 30-bed  
emergency shelter at Clarion Pointe from July 31, 2025 through  
December 31, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $2,002,382.75;  
2. Approve an agreement to provide outreach services (Bid File  
12501983) in the downtown and Blackstone corridor  
encampments from July 31, 2025 through October 31, 2026 in an  
amount not to exceed $1,507,754.00. (Council Districts 3 and 4)  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification on the agreement.  
Council discussion included: re-evaluation and re-approval of the standing  
deal with Poverello house; the importance of nonprofits and community  
partners; concerns from constituents; service implementation and planning;  
policy and outreach efforts; the continuation of services at the request of  
business owners; support for businesses and legal remedies; contact  
information for city officials; the types of services provided; the roles and  
limitations of the Outreach Team; permission and coordination with property  
owners; weekly monitoring and efforts to disperse; expert advice and best  
practices, and; balancing benevolence and business impact.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Perea  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Measure C Renewal Presentation  
3.-A.  
ID 25-902  
The above item was presented to Council by Robert Phipps, Executive  
Director of Fresno Council of Governments, and by Kendall Flint, DKS  
Project Manager.  
Council discussion included: the Measure “C” Household contribution  
estimate; population growth and the Measure “C” duration; funding and  
possible leverage strategies; the impact on local and regional projects;  
outreach and community engagement efforts; an update on the Steering  
Committee structure, governance, and membership; representation disparity  
on the Steering Committee; the removal of a City of Fresno Steering  
Committee member, Brooke Ashjian; appointment and re-appointment  
procedures for Steering Committee members; concerns over City of Fresno  
representation on the Steering Committee and the authority of the Steering  
Committee Chair, and; accountability and public trust.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication: Hester Hensley, and Susana Osuna.  
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 3:49 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-984  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; 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, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City  
Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of  
Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant  
Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement  
Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget  
Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief  
Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the  
Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City  
Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President  
Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer),  
Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller,  
Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III,  
Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of  
Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities,  
Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator,  
Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department  
Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to  
the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive  
Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager,  
Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor,  
Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll  
Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal  
Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program  
Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement  
Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office  
Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator,  
Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior  
Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior  
Law Clerk, 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 25-888  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:  
24CECG01199  
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 25-897  
5.-C.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Kay Moseley v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
22CECG02902  
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 25-994  
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  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 25-995  
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  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 5:01 P.M. in Memory  
of Aviation Director, Henry Thompson.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during  
the August 14, 2025, regular meeting.