2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Annalisa Perea  
Vice President - Mike Karbassi  
Councilmembers:  
Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, October 31, 2024  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written  
9:05 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 6 -  
President Annalisa Perea  
Vice President Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Invocation by Michael Loera, Young Adults Pastor of Family Christian Assembly  
Michael Loera gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
CITY CLERK STERMER ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO  
THE AGENDA:  
2-BB (ID 24-1382) regarding actions pertaining to final map of Tract No.  
6379 – Language in the legend of sheets 4 and 5 of Subdivision Map of  
Tract No. 6379 has been updated. The text next to the triangle with a circle  
inside now reads as follows: Previously dedicated to the City of Fresno as  
an easement for public street and public utility purposes per deed recorded  
[blank space], 2024 as document no. 2024- [blank space], O.R.F.C.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
9:10 A.M. (ID 24-1411) regarding hearing to adopt resolutions and  
ordinance to annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of  
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 63  
(Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-250-02) (Located on the  
east side of North Blythe - tabled to November 7, 2024 at 9:10 A.M. by staff.  
2-E (ID 24-1435) regarding a grant agreement with Lighthouse for Children,  
Inc. to support a partnership with the Dollywood Foundation for the  
Imagination Library Program – tabled to November 21, 2024 by  
Councilmember Maxwell and Staff.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-V (ID 24-1398) Approve an Agreement with Community Health  
Improvement Partners to administer an Independent Living Home - Rapid  
Rehousing program (ILA-RR) in the total amount of $2,882,282.63 using  
Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF-3R) - was moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Recused himself from Consent Calendar item  
2-H (ID 24-1340) due to owning stock.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza,the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye (6): Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent (1): Maxwell  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez,  
the Agenda was RECONSIDERED. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
Aye (6): Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent (1): Maxwell  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez,  
the Agenda was to Remove item 2-KK (ID 24-11478) with no return date.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye (6): Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent (1): Maxwell  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week  
ID 24-1344  
PRESENTED  
“Proclamation of Fresno Police Department SWAT Team’s 50th  
Anniversary”  
ID 24-1405  
PRESENTED  
“Proclamation for Disability Awareness Month”  
“Honoring Joy Goto New Honorary Consul of Japan in Fresno”  
Proclamation for Manufacturing Month  
ID 24-1404  
PRESENTED  
ID 24-1323  
PRESENTED  
ID 24-1475  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the residents  
of West Fresno who participated in painting the historic pedestrian lights on  
Kerney Boulevard. Announced a $100,000 investment by District 3 to  
restore and repair the historic signage, aiming to beautify the area.  
Acknowledged the police department for arresting an arsonist responsible  
for several dumpster fires in Downtown Fresno and Chinatown.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the police  
response to the recent incident where an officer was ambushed. Expressed  
gratitude to the special unit team that was honored with a proclamation.  
Well-Wishes were extended for a speedy recovery for the injured officers  
and for continued support for the other officers involved in the incident.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Echoed Councilmember  
Chavez remarks expressing gratitude to the police department for their  
service regarding the incident where an officer was shot. Attended the  
Special Guerrilla Units (SGU) Veterans Reception at the Fresno Center,  
honoring the courage and sacrifice of SGU veterans and their families.  
Attended the Central Valley Latino Leadership Academy (CVLA) graduation  
ceremony, congratulating the fellows on their achievements and growth as  
community leaders. Participated in a Trunk or Treat event at Manchester  
Center Halloween celebration organized with the police department,  
Manchester Center, and community organizations. Wished everyone a safe  
and happy Halloween, reminding families to stay safe while trick-or-treating.  
Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Wished everyone a happy  
Halloween, reminded drivers to watch for trick-or-treaters, and encouraged  
parents to be vigilant. Attended a Trunk or Treat at Kratt Elementary and  
Gibson Elementary and the Literary Festival at Bullard Talent, expressing  
appreciation to Fig Garden Village for welcoming trick-or-treaters.  
Acknowledged Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, and wished everyone  
celebrating a safe holiday. Congratulated the Los Angeles Dodgers fans on  
the recent win, with a special shoutout to Kevin Mahan for being a fan.  
Expressed gratitude to Directors Scott Mozier and Jennifer Clark for their  
informative and patient collaboration. Recognized the Public Works  
Department for their ongoing work on the Marks Avenue project, thanking  
crews for maintaining traffic flow and improving the road. Mentioned  
landscaping improvements along the Audubon Corridor and a new traffic  
signal. Participated in the “Firefighter for a Day” challenge, gaining an  
appreciation for the physical demands of the job and the value of the  
Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Acknowledged the recent injury of a  
sergeant in the line of duty, appreciating the Mayor, Chief Casto, and  
Employee Services for their leadership and support. Recognized the  
sacrifice of the officer’s family and highlighted the bravery of law  
enforcement in keeping the community safe.  
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the  
ongoing infrastructure projects throughout District One, including road  
repairs, curb and gutter improvements, and sidewalk fixes, with thanks to  
the public works team for prioritizing these efforts. Hosted several meetings  
across the district, engaging with neighbors on topics like public safety and  
community growth, with support from the Planning Department and Police  
Department. Hosted a community-centered Pumpkins in the Park event at  
Trolley Park in the historical Fresno High District. Recognized the City  
Attorney and Code Enforcement team for securing a tobacco grant,  
highlighting its importance for public safety.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Appreciation expressed to council  
members who reached out regarding the sergeant who was shot in the line  
of duty. The sergeant showed remarkable bravery, pursuing a suspect after  
being shot multiple times, and displayed a positive attitude during a hospital  
visit, eager to return to work. Announced the free vaccination and  
microchipping clinic held at the animal center in partnership with the San  
Francisco SPCA. Due to high demand, another clinic is planned soon.  
Attended an event at Campus Point highlighting the new Hino Oishi  
restaurant the largest in Fresno, and possibly the largest in California.  
Announced the opening of 57 new housing units and the development of the  
Hyatt House hotel contributing to Fresno's economic growth.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
There were no reports from City Clerk Stermer, or City Attorney Janz.  
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 Number  
9, Annexation Number 63 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number  
511-250-02) (Located on the east side of North Blythe Avenue, south of  
West Ashlan Avenue): (Council District 1)  
ID 24-1411  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 63; (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 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 63.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this item was  
tabled to November 21, 2024 at 9:10 A.M. by staff.  
TABLED  
9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 7, 2024, AT 9:20 A.M.)  
HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064,  
(Council District 1) - Planning & Development.  
ID 24-1307  
1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-  
06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California  
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license  
(Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM/PM combination  
automobile service station and convenience store.  
CONTINUED AS NOTED  
9:25 A.M.  
HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to  
ID 24-1400  
the Local Register of Historic Resources.  
1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1235 N. Arthur  
Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District  
3)  
The above item was called to order at 9:16 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Historic Preservation Specialist Chen. Upon call, no members of  
the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:21 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-250 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Perea, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Maxwell  
9:30 A.M.  
HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution designating a property to  
the Local Register of Historic Resources.  
ID 24-1403  
1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 914 F Street  
to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)  
The above item was called to order at 10:21A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Historic Preservation Specialist Chen. Upon call, no members of  
the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at10:27A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-251 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Perea, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Maxwell  
9:35 A.M.  
HEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution designating a property to  
the Local Register of Historic Resources.  
ID 24-1364  
1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 420 E Terrace  
Ave to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 7)  
The resolution title incorrectly reflects the property as "Council District 7".  
The property is actually in "Council District 1".  
The above item was called to order at 10:32 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Historic Preservation Specialist Chen. Upon call, the following  
members of the public addressed Council: Kristina Mansfield. Public  
comment closed at 10:40 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2024-252 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Maxwell  
Recused: 1 - Perea  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Camilla Sutherland to thank the City Council for the use of  
Measure P funds for the resurfacing and improvement of the Roeding Park  
Tennis Courts. (District 6 Resident)  
ID 24-1453  
APPEARED  
1:30 P.M.  
HEARING to consider an appeal related to Conditional Use Permit  
Application No. P23-03592 and related Environmental Assessment No.  
P23-03592, pertaining to an existing ±11,250 square-foot vacant building  
located on a ±0.26-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Stanislaus and M  
Streets in downtown Fresno (Council District 3) - Planning & Development  
Department.  
ID 24-1347  
1. CONSIDERATION of Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592,  
dated July 23, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
through a Class 1 (Existing Facilities) Categorical Exemption; and,  
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No.  
P23-03592 and related Environmental Assessment No. P23-03592,  
authorizing the expansion of an existing legal non-conforming  
Auto/Vehicle Repair (Major) land use and related site operations  
into  
a
vacant building located across the street subject to  
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 23, 2024.  
The above item was called to order at 1:38 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Planning Manager Siegrist. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council. Public comment closed at 2:13 A.M.  
Council discussion included: Current condition of the property, and code  
violations. Returning the item back to staff for reconsideration, or denying  
the application. Timeline for processing, and approval of the Conditional  
Use Permit (CUP). Removing the "X" from the building.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to deny the appeal and uphold the decision  
by the Planning Commission and planning director to approve the  
conditional use permit for the property specifically 2320, 2340, 2345 with  
the condition that they bring forward within 90 days a conditional use permit  
application for the old YMCA building or expansion of the existing CUP.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and  
Closed Session items, no members of the public addressed Council:  
Councilmember Bredefeld RECUSED himself from agenda item 2-H (ID  
24-1340) due to owning stock.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a NO vote on agenda item 2-JJ (ID  
24-1456)  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Perea, Karbassi, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Maxwell  
Approval of the minutes for October 10, 2024, regular meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 24-1447  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Grant Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center (MMC) allocating  
$75,000 in funding for the MMC Community Resource Building Project.  
ID 24-1348  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the reappointments of Sandra Vicente-Martinez and Douglas Dart  
to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to terms ending  
November 1, 2026.  
2.-C.  
2.-D.  
ID 24-1428  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a grant agreement between the City of Fresno and  
ID 24-1350  
Cultiva La Salud, a California Non-Profit Corporation:  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorial Exemption pursuant to Class 32,  
Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Project) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. Approve the Grant Agreement with Cultiva La Salud for $700,000 to  
support the development of a commercial community kitchen for  
mobile food vendors.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-E.  
ID 24-1435  
Approve a Grant Agreement with Lighthouse for Children, Inc. allocating  
$150,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support a  
partnership with the Dollywood Foundation implementing the Imagination  
Library program in the City of Fresno.  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this item was  
tabled to November 21, 2024 by Councilmember Maxwell and Staff.  
TABLED  
2.-F.  
ID 24-1353  
Actions pertaining to conservation of 15 pieces of artwork located at Fulton  
Street, Convention Center, and Mariposa Mall:  
1.  
Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Sculpture  
Conservation Studio is uniquely qualified to perform conservation  
services for city owned artwork;  
2. Award a services contract to Sculpture Conservation Studio in the  
amount of $275,000 to provide non-professional maintenance  
services to artworks located at Fulton Street, Convention Center,  
and Mariposa Mall;  
3.  
Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the  
contract on behalf of the City and execute all related documents  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-G.  
ID 24-1420  
Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Robert V. Jensen, Inc. of  
Fresno, California for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for three  
years, with two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not-to-exceed  
$8,000,000 per year, plus semi-annual CPI adjustments, and a contingency  
of $500,000 per year (Bid File 12500405)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a two-year agreement with Dell Technologies for the citywide  
Adobe Enterprise Agreement, covering all Adobe products with an annual  
cost of $186,157.13, for a total contract amount of $372,314.26.  
2.-H.  
ID 24-1340  
During the approval of the agenda Councilmember Bredefeld Recused  
himself from this item due to owning stock. As such, this item was approved  
4-0 by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Perea, Karbassi, Chavez and Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias, and Maxwell  
Recused: 1 - Bredefeld  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the disposition of a City owned, undeveloped parcel  
ID 24-1372  
2.-I.  
situated at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan  
Ronquillo Drive (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt  
a
Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment  
Number P21-06225, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the  
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;  
2. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number  
1153-D to vacate a portion of public street right of way at the  
northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo  
Drive;  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of a public street right of way  
located at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West  
Dan Ronquillo Drive to be exempt surplus land; (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
4. ***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing  
Benefit pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204, relating  
to the disposition of real surplus property located at the northeast  
corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive;  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
5. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of  
Real Property and Escrow Instructions to sell a 0.15-acre (6,642  
square feet) City owned, undeveloped parcel of land, identified as a  
portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 458-090-83, located at the  
northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo  
Drive in the amount of $18,911.00 to GS Central Valley Investments,  
LLC a California limited liability company, and authorize the City  
Manager or designee to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement  
and associated Grant Deed for the transfer of the subject property.  
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NUMBER 1153-D ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-254 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-255 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids received for the Radio Park Renovation Project. (Bid File  
12402889) (Council District 7)  
2.-J.  
ID 24-1379  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and  
Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a combined 0.40-acre  
(17,583 square feet) improved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel  
Numbers 451-071-17 and 451-071-34, owned by Arthur Velasquez and  
Patricia Velasquez for an amount of $1,347,500, for the construction of the  
Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1  
and 7)  
2.-K.  
ID 24-1387  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and  
2.-L.  
ID 24-1388  
Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a combined 0.5795-acre  
(25,241 square feet) improved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel  
Numbers 446-232-36 and 446-232-40, owned by Maninder Singh Sandhu  
and Palwinder Kaur Sandhu for an amount of $1,572,850, for the  
construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project.  
(Council Districts 1 and 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve use of Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-502(d), Design-Build  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
ID 24-1392  
Qualifications Method of procurement for the North Fulton Parking Structure  
Project generally bounded by Tuolumne Street, Merced Street, Broadway  
Street and Congo Alley. (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Barstow and Bond Traffic Signal Project (Bid File  
ID 24-1393  
No. 12500264) at the intersection of East Barstow Avenue and North Bond  
Street (Council District 4):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to California  
Environmental  
Quality  
Act  
(CEQA)  
Guidelines  
Section  
15301/Class1 and Section 15302/Class2 for the Barstow and Bond  
Traffic Signal Project;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,260,917.00 to  
American Paving, Co. of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and  
responsible bidder, and authorize the Capital Projects Director or  
designee to sign the construction contract.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION- Authorizing the submission of a grant application to the  
2.-O.  
ID 24-1414  
California Coastal Commission Whale Tail® Grants program of up to  
$50,000 to provide marine stewardship education for youth and authorizing  
the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds, and sign all related  
documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-256 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association, FCEA for  
Unit 3  
2.-P.  
ID 24-1427  
1. ***Adopt a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the  
City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees Association  
(Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fourth Amendment to FY 2025 Salary  
Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 3, Unit  
3
-
Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), to provide a salary increase  
for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of  
Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno City  
Employees Association (Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3)  
(Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-257 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of an application for and  
2.-Q.  
ID 24-1210  
acceptance of funds from the California Department of Housing and  
Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 3,  
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary  
implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-258 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan:  
2.-R.  
ID 24-1270  
1. Approve the Fourth 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 June 30, 2025.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
Service Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities  
2.-S.  
2.-T.  
ID 24-1293  
Commission (FEOC) to operate eight (8) Youth Bridge Housing beds  
located at 1046 T Street, Fresno CA 93721 (District 3), through June 30,  
2026, in the total amount of $395,332.00 funded with Homeless Housing,  
Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Youth Set-Aside funds.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
*** RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of a grant application and  
the acceptance of funds totaling up to $500,000 from the U.S.  
Environmental Protection Agency FY25 Brownfield Community-Wide  
ID 24-1357  
Assessment Grant to fund the assessment of Brownfields and authorizing  
the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing  
documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-259 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the South Fresno Community Alliance Settlement  
2.-U.  
ID 24-1358  
Agreement (related to the development project located at 3611 S.  
Northpointe Drive) amending the South Central Community Benefits Fund:  
1. RESOLUTION - Amending the Community Benefits Fund and  
Expenditure Plan  
RESOLUTION 2024-260 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-W.  
ID 24-1425  
Actions pertaining to the 2022-2023 Officer Wellness and Mental Health  
grant program  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $557,453.63 in grant funding  
for the 2022-2023 Officer Wellness and Mental Health grant  
awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the California Board  
of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).  
2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute all related  
documentation applicable to the 2022-2023 Officer Wellness and  
Mental Health grant award.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program  
(SHSGP)  
2.-X.  
ID 24-1426  
1.  
Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $129,800 in grant  
funding for the 2021 State Homeland Security Grant awarded to the  
Fresno Police Department by the California Office of Emergency  
Services (CalOES) through the County of Fresno Department of  
Behavioral Health.  
2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the  
agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2021  
SHSGP grant.  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 13th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation  
Resolution  
(AAR)  
No.  
2024-122  
appropriating  
$64,300 for the Police Department’s extended 2021 State  
Homeland Security Grant Program (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-261 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Wellhead Treatment System at Pump Station 347  
2.-Y.  
ID 24-1334  
(Council District 7):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to  
formal bidding procedures and award of a sole source purchase  
agreement with ATEC Water Systems, LLC., in an amount not to  
exceed $191,016.62 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
2. Award a sole source purchase agreement to ATEC Water Systems,  
LLC., in the amount of $191,016.62, to provide and deliver the  
ATEC Water Filtration System to Pump Station 347.  
RESOLUTION 2024-262 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
2.-Z.  
ID 24-1417  
CDM Smith, Inc., to expand the scope of services and increase the  
contract amount by $526,490 for a total amount of $1,916,893 for  
Groundwater and Landfill Remediation Services at the City of Fresno  
Sanitary Landfill (Council District 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6265, and accepting  
2.-AA.  
ID 24-1381  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on the north side of East Tulare Avenue west of North Fowler  
Avenue (Council District 5)  
RESOLUTION 2024-263 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6379:  
2.-BB.  
ID 24-1382  
1. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6379, and  
accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for  
dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer  
installed required improvements - located on the northwest corner of  
South Peach Avenue and East Florence Avenue; (Council District 5)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 19th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 to appropriate  
$55,300 in developer contributions for the acquisition of right-of-way  
for public street and public utility easements for the Final Map of  
Tract No 6379 at the northwest corner of South Peach Avenue and  
East Florence Avenue. (Council District 5) (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the language  
in the legend of sheets 4 and 5 of Subdivision Map of Tract No. 6379 has  
been updated. The text next to the triangle with a circle inside now reads as  
follows: Previously dedicated to the City of Fresno as an easement for  
public street and public utility purposes per deed recorded [blank space],  
2024 as document no. 2024- [blank space], O.R.F.C.  
RESOLUTION 2024-264 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2024-265 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6362, and accepting  
2.-CC.  
ID 24-1383  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on the southeast corner of North Garfield Avenue and West  
Gettysburg Avenue alignment. (Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2024-266 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the public  
2.-DD.  
ID 24-1385  
pedestrian easement on East Dakota Avenue, east of North Blattella Lane:  
(Council District 4)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number  
P23-01228;  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the  
public pedestrian easement on East Dakota Avenue, east of North  
Blattella Lane.  
RESOLUTION 2024-267 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Semi-Annual Report  
(May 2024 through September 2024). (Citywide)  
2.-EE.  
2.-FF.  
ID 24-1394  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1155-D to vacate  
ID 24-1399  
portions of excess public street right of way on the northeast side of North  
Weber Avenue and the southeast side of West Farrington Avenue,  
northwest of West Herndon Avenue (Council District 2):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment for Planned  
Development & Development Permit Application No. P22-00207  
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1155-D to  
vacate portions of excess public street right of way on the northeast  
side of North Weber Avenue and the southeast side of West  
Farrington Avenue, northwest of West Herndon Avenue  
3. Set the required public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on November 21, 2024  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Kendy Villa to the City of Fresno Women’s  
Commission for a term ending October 31, 2026  
2.-GG.  
2.-HH.  
ID 24-1389  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Bill B-37- (Intro’d October 10, 2024)(For Adoption) - Amending 11-115  
ID 24-1406  
of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the adoption of rules and  
regulations restricting vehicular or pedestrian traffic through alleys (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2024-037 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Bill B-38 - (Intro’d October 10, 2024) (For Adoption) - Amending Section  
2.-II.  
ID 24-1401  
13-305 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Tree Preservation  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2024-038 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Resolution repealing and replacing resolution no. 2024-211 and granting  
2.-JJ.  
ID 24-1456  
authority to the City Manager or his or her designee to enter into  
agreements with community-based organizations to provide programs and  
services funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to aid in the  
LGBTQIA+ community-based organizations. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
During the approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Bredefeld  
registered a NO vote. As such, this item was approved 4-1 by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 4 – Perea, Karbassi, Chavez, and Esparza  
No: 1 – Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Arias, and Maxwell  
RESOLUTION 2024-268 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Warnors Theater Roof Repair Project (District 3):  
ID 24-1478  
2.-KK.  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section  
15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 23rd Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $86,900 from the  
Public Works Department District 3 Infrastructure Project to the City  
Council Department for the Warnors Theater Roof Repair Project  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the agenda, this item was tabled with no return date by  
Councilmember Arias.  
TABLED  
***RESOLUTION - Establishing Policies and Procedures for Placing  
ID 24-1482  
2.-LL.  
Murals on City-Owned Property(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2024-269 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an Agreement with Community Health Improvement Partners to  
2.-V.  
ID 24-1398  
administer an Independent Living Home - Rapid Rehousing program  
(ILA-RR) in the total amount of $2,882,282.63 using Encampment  
Resolution Funding (ERF-3R).  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
get clarification on how the program will work.  
Council discussion included: Existing facility.  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Perea, Karbassi, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 3 - Arias, Maxwell and Chavez  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Annual Report of the Cannabis Administrative Prosecutor  
Program (CAPP)  
3.-A.  
ID 24-1454  
The above item was presented to Council by City Attorney Janz, Deputy  
Attorney General Justin Buller from the Justice Department, Chief Assistant  
City Attorney Camarena, City Attorney Investigator Lysdahl, Senior  
Community Revitalization Specialist Valdes, and Supervising Deputy City  
Attorney Martin.  
Council discussion included: Fines and business licenses for illegal  
businesses. Number of smoke shops that have been closed. Fees for  
opening businesses. Code Enforcement resources. Illegal smoke shops  
throughout the city, illegal gambling, selling to homeless and minors.  
Violations and citations for illegal businesses. Adding language to the  
smoke shop ordinance currently being developed. Re-inspections of  
businesses that received citations. Process for selecting businesses to be  
inspected.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council with unscheduled  
communication.  
Public Comment Received  
ID 24-1537  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
WORKSHOP- Measure C Progress  
4.-A.  
ID 24-1016  
The above item was presented to Council by Terry Ogle and Robert Phipps  
from the Fresno County Transportation Authority.  
Council discussion included: Crafting a new Measure "C" for the renewal of  
the current Measure "C". Support for Measure "C". Leadership Council  
negotiations. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding running out, and  
improvements to the roads and transportation. Cities self taxing for  
transportation efforts, and taxing capacity for cities. Support for public  
transportation, and pedestrian infrastructure. Completing the current  
measure as promised. Fresno Council of Governments (COG) appointee,  
the alternant and the term of the seat. Voters and their position on Measure  
"C". Agricultural land preservation, mass transit, and electrical charging.  
Housing moratorium. Surveys of the population. Concerns of residents,  
differed maintenance, the needs and requests of residents.  
PRESENTED  
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 10:49 A.M., and again at 3:48 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 24-1363  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; 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) Unit 10; 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. Fresno  
Airports Public Safety Officers Association (FAPSOA)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 24-1354  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Margarita Cingoz v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case  
No.: 23CECG04597  
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 24-1380  
5.-C.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Park 7, LLC., and, LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno  
Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298  
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 24-1408  
5.-D.  
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  
5.-E.  
ID 24-1410  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
City of Fresno Fire & Police Retirement System, et al. v. City of Fresno;  
Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03835  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-F.  
ID 24-1484  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
GPP II, LLC v. Central Valley Community Sports Foundation; City of  
Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG02635  
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 24-1409  
5.-G.  
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section  
54956.9:  
1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
ID 24-1412  
5.-H.  
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 Annalisa  
Perea. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 4:01 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
November 21, 2024, regular meeting.