2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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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, November 20, 2025

Council Chambers

The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the

date and time above written.

9:26 A.M. ROLL CALL

Present 7 - Council President Mike Karbassi

Vice President Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Annalisa Perea

Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Brandon Vang

Councilmember Nick Richardson

Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Invocation by Fresno Christian Elementary School Students

Upper grade students from Fresno Christian Elementary School gave the

invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Upper grade students from Fresno Christian Elementary School led the

Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES

Invocation was given by upper grade students from Fresno Christian

Schools.

Today's meeting will be adjourned in memory Kimberlee Jean Autry.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

2-B (ID 25-1571) regarding the amendment of various ordinances – was

tabled to December 4, 2025, Meeting by City Attorney's Office.

2-Y (ID 25-1583) regarding resolution directing City Manager to terminate

agreement with Campbell Strategy & Advocacy LLC – was tabled with no

return by Vice President Arias.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-D (ID 25-1547) regarding the acquisition of fee title interest of portions of

two parcels to benefit the H Street Parking Structure Project – was moved to

contested consent by Vice President Arias.

2-J (ID 25-1566) regarding text amendment application no. P24-00794 and

related environmental finding for environmental assessment no. P24-00794

- was moved to contested consent by Councilmember Esparza.

2-K (ID 25-1519) regarding the thirteenth amendment to the FY 2026 Salary

Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 12, Unit 12, Board and

Commission Member - was moved to contested consent by Council

President Karbassi.

2-L (ID 25-1554) regarding the sixth amendment to the services agreement

with Orange Avenue Disposal Company - was moved to contested consent

by Vice President Arias.

2-O (ID 25-1496) regarding bill - (for introduction) amending the uncodified

ordinance to adopt changes and additions to the official list of designated

special speed zones for various streets - was moved to contested consent

by Council President Karbassi.

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President

Arias, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,

Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,

Councilmember Vang and Councilmember Esparza

Absent: 1 - Councilmember Richardson

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Morning Ceremonials

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

ID 25-818

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “World Day of Remembrance”

Proclamation of “Cassie’s Compass”

ID 25-1548

PRESENTED

ID 25-1549

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Neng Chu Vang Day”

ID 25-1511

PRESENTED

Afternoon Ceremonials

Proclamation of “Sikh Heritage Month”

ID 25-1569

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments. Announced the District 4

team will conduct and host the fifth annual Operation Gobble, a full

Thanksgiving meal giveaway, and Six hundred families will receive

everything needed to host a proper Thanksgiving dinner. The event will take

place Sunday November 23, 2025. A drive thru will be held at Hoover High

School, walkups will be held at El Dorado Park for the El Dorado Park

neighborhood. The District 4 team stated it would be their honor to serve

families who could benefit from receiving a full Thanksgiving meal.

Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Thanked the administration

for the last Southeast Development Area Workshop and for providing

additional documents to review. Stated he reviewed the information and

appreciated the follow up workshop by the administration and directors.

Reiterated that if the Southeast Development Area Plan were presented

today as is, his vote would be no, and that position has not changed. Noted

that, as the newest councilmember, he has taken time to listen, learn, and

hear directly from residents and stakeholders most impacted by the project.

Reported that the council is still reviewing and working to ensure the

Southeast Development Area Plan reflects what constituents want, not

simply what is already on paper. Affirmed that his commitment remains the

same: the Southeast Development Area must be shaped by the community

and for the community. Announced that the District 5 office will host its first

turkey giveaway this coming Saturday at Greenberg Elementary, and invited

everyone, not only District 5 residents, to come by, say hello, and receive a

Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. Reported having the honor of

participating in the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade. Stated he was

joined by members of the Special Guerilla Veterans, who fought in the

secret war in Laos from 1961 through 1978. Noted that approximately

35,000 people fought and died in Laos, and that these soldiers were trained

by the CIA to fight on behalf of the Americans for democracy and freedom

against advancing communism. Expressed gratitude to the veterans, and

also thanked the families who came to support them and all veterans.

Reported that about two dozen students from Edison High joined the parade,

and thanked Mr. Yang from Edison High for bringing his students.

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Noted It was a

beautiful day in District 6. Reported having a great time at the Veterans Day

parade, which was two days of non stop excitement. Announced the location

for the next quarterly Town Hall has changed. The Town Hall will now be

held at Clovis Community College on Willow and International. District 6

residents were advised to stay tuned on social media for more information.

Residents in the immediate vicinity will receive a text message. Happy

birthday was wished to Grandma Cordy, who celebrated yesterday.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Announced this past

Saturday, the District 7 team helped at a food distribution event to feed

Fresno families at the Fresno Center. Thanks were extended to volunteers,

Nick, the District 7 team, the Fresno Center, Congressman Costa, and other

neighbors for their help in making the food distribution successful in

partnership with the Central California Food Bank. Appreciation was

expressed to everyone who came out to support District 7 during the

Beautify Fresno event hosted at Ewing Elementary. Despite the rain, over

100 volunteers joined to clean and refresh the Ewing neighborhood, and the

event went well. Participated in a panel for a Blackstone Town Hall hosted

by Every Neighborhood Partnership. Community members and Fresno State

students shared input as safety and ways to strengthen the Blackstone

corridor were discussed. Thanks were given to all participants for their time

and contributions during the Town Hall. Congratulations were extended to

Coast Aluminum on their groundbreaking that occurred yesterday. The

project represents new investment, new jobs, and continued economic

growth within the city and the region. The expansion is expected to have a

positive impact in District 7 and the greater city.

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Thanks were extended to

Director Torres and her team at the Fresno Animal Center for the

vaccination and microchip event at Roeding Park. Over 300 animals in the

City were successfully vaccinated and microchipped. The event resulted in

healthier dogs and the ability to reunite approximately 300 pets with their

rightful owners if they get loose. An annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway

was highlighted where thousands of turkeys were set aside specifically for

District 1 families. An additional 500 turkeys were set aside this year for

families who are SNAP recipients impacted by federal program pauses. The

500 meals will be given away to families at Steinbeck Elementary School on

Saturday, November 22, 2025. The World Day of Remembrance was

acknowledged. The name of Corday Brown, a 10 year old from District 1

who was struck by a truck and passed away, was read by the Council

President. Attendance at Corday Brown’s viewing was reported, with

emphasis on the grief experienced by his parents. Residents were asked to

be diligent while driving, especially during the holiday season and in

unpredictable weather. It was emphasized that speeding may save only a

few minutes, but slowing down could save a life. Residents were reminded

that running red lights and speeding are never worth the risk.

Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Thanks were extended to the

Public Works staff. The neighborhoods in the Tower District areas were

walked and the repaving improvements were of good quality. Repaving was

completed at the same time as Operation Cleanup, requiring coordination to

pick up trash. As indicated by the Mayor, new homes were opened last

week. The housing project took six years to complete after funding and

permitting were secured. More than 30 families now own homes in West

Fresno in a neighborhood that includes a large park, a college campus, and

a new medical clinic. These amenities were noted as things residents had

been requesting for decades. Announced the downtown ice rink will officially

open this upcoming month. The public was invited to begin purchasing

tickets online at fresnoahf.org. The downtown ice rink will be named

Mariposa Winter Village this year. Work will be done with Council offices and

the PARCS Department to acquire tickets for the neediest families. Efforts

will ensure Fresno residents and children can utilize the ice rink for free,

given that it is partially funded and sponsored by the City of Fresno.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Announced a lot of

constituent service work has been completed lately, especially with the rain.

Thanks were extended to the different departments that have been helpful,

especially the Public Works Department. Ongoing help from Scott, Brian,

and Jill was recognized as terrific for the residents of Northwest Fresno.

Alongside the Mayor and Director Aaron Aguirre, the groundbreaking for the

new park at the Milburn Overlook was kicked off. In February 2020, a death

from a shooting in that area started a conversation with neighbors about

reclaiming the park and ensuring it is a safe space. The park is being rebuilt

to add more trees and accessibility, transforming it from a parking lot into a

usable neighborhood park. Thanks were given to the administration for their

work over the last couple of years to bring the project to fruition. The park

will open by May 2026, returning Measure "P" dollars to Northwest Fresno

and the rest of the City. The park will offer unique views of the San Joaquin

River and Milburn Pond, providing more access points for the river for all of

Fresno. Noted the Veterans Day Parade went very well, and thanks were

extended to the organizers. Emphasized that honoring veterans and those

who sacrificed their lives for safety reflects positively on the community, and

Fresno should be proud. Thanks were extended to colleagues, noting that

four councilmembers have their own version of Operation Gobble, all serving

the same purpose. Rising food prices and difficult family situations were

acknowledged, with this year described as unprecedented due to federal

government infighting that left families without food aid. Noted that families,

especially mothers and children, were put in limbo due to the government

shutdown. Plenty of boxes with complete dinners will be available, focused

around Pinedale and Nelson Elementary, but open to anyone. Thanks were

extended to sponsors, staff, the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy, and the

Assistance League of Fresno for their support of Operation Gobble. An

agenda item regarding a substance was noted on the consent calendar. It

was reported that expired products had been sold in Pinedale earlier this

year and reported to the City Attorney’s Office. Laws did not allow action to

be taken at the time, with San Diego being the only place regulating the

item. Appreciation was expressed that the County and City are now coming

together to regulate the item and protect children and the public from

unscrupulous vendors selling expired and dangerous products.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Announced he will be attending

Kimberlee Autry’s funeral. Former Mayor Autry requested a speech at the

funeral and is honored to do so. Kimberlee Autry was remembered as

someone loved, admired, and with whom a great relationship existed over

the years, as with Alan. Thanks were extended to all councilmembers for

attending the Veterans Day Parade and noted it was an incredible event to

honor veterans, and the largest Veterans Day Parade west of Washington,

D.C. Thanks were extended to all City departments, especially the Police

Department, for making the event safe. The parade lasted about four hours

and included over 3,000 participants. Reported attending Heritage Estates

with Council Member Arias. Thirty three families were blessed with homes

on the west side of Fresno with down payment assistance. The City invested

over $4 million in the Heritage Estates project. A speech was given Friday

night at Table Mountain Event Center for the Fresno Center’s “Giving

Thanks” annual event. The event was well attended and focused on giving

thanks to community members who contributed greatly. Welcoming remarks

were given Tuesday for the Governor’s Office of Service and Community

Engagement at an event in Fresno hosted with various nonprofits. Coast

Aluminum, a company in Fresno since 1993, was recognized at a

groundbreaking event yesterday. Coast Aluminum operates six companies

in Mexico and eleven in the United States. Attended the groundbreaking of a

163,000 square foot facility on Home Avenue in Fresno, along with

Councilmember Esparza.

City Manager White Reports and Comments. An annual Thanksgiving

reflection was shared as this was the last meeting before the holiday.

Thanks were expressed to family, including husband Bill, and daughters

Katie and Grace, who have sacrificed attention over the years. Appreciation

was extended to the City family of 4,700 employees who carry out the work

initiated by Council. Department directors were recognized for their daily

commitment and responsibility. Thanks were given to the Mayor for his

leadership and sacrifices to push the City forward and provide a clear vision.

The Mayor’s team and administration were acknowledged for keeping the

City focused on goals. Councilmembers were thanked for their passion in

representing their districts and for advancing both district specific and

citywide initiatives. Assistant City Managers T.J., Nick, and Ruthie were

thanked for overseeing departments and keeping initiatives moving forward.

Support staff were recognized for their critical role in supporting the team,

despite limited daily interaction. Toni Machado was acknowledged as “city

hall mom” for guiding departments, assisting with agendas, and keeping

processes moving forward. Gratitude was expressed to everyone for their

contributions and collaboration. Noted that the new year is approaching

quickly and thanks were extended to all. A wish was shared for everyone to

enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M.

HEARING to consider the adoption of the Tower District Specific Plan,

the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines, and related

Environmental Impact Report (EIR), State Clearinghouse (SHC) No.

2025050309. The following applications have been filed by the Planning

and Development Director and pertain to approximately 1,869 acres in

the Tower District Specific Plan Area:

ID 25-1086

1. RESOLUTION

Certifying Environmental Impact Report (EIR

SCH No. 2025050309), as related to the Tower District Specific

Plan and Related Plan Amendments P25-03196, P25-03197, P25

-03198, P25-03200 and P25-03201 and related Rezone P25-

03202; (see Exhibits M, N, O and P).

a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources

Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines Section

15091;

b. APPROVE Mitigation Monitoring Program as required by

Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA

Guidelines Section 15097; and,

c. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding

Considerations as required by Public Resources Code

Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, as

related to the adoption of the Tower District Specific Plan,

the Tower District Specific Plan Design Standards and

Guidelines, and related Plan Amendments and Rezones.

2. BILL

(for

Introduction

and

Adoption)

Approving

Plan

Amendment Application P25-03196 to repeal the 1991 Tower

District Specific Plan (Exhibit Q)

3. BILL

(for

Introduction

and

Adoption)

Approving

Plan

Amendment Application P25-03197 to repeal the Tower District

Design Guidelines (2005) (Exhibit R)

4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Tower District Specific Plan (Plan

Amendment Application No. P25-03198) (Exhibit B), including the

revisions set forth in Exhibit D (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

5. ***RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment No P25-03201, to

Adopt the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines

(Exhibit C), including the revisions set forth in Exhibit D (Subject

to Mayor’s veto)

6. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the

Fresno General Plan and incorporating the Tower District Specific

Plan (Plan Amendment P25-03200)

7. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption)

Approving Rezone

Application P25-03202 to amend the Official Zoning Map to

rezone approximately 138 acres of property within the Tower

District Specific Plan area to be consistent with the adopted

Specific Plan Planned land use Map and expand the Apartment

House Overlay District (Exhibit H), including the zoning-related

revisions set forth in Exhibit D

8. RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Planning and Development

Department Director or her designee to update the text, policies,

maps, tables and exhibits contained in the Tower District Specific

Plan, the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines, and

the Fresno General Plan to reflect the final action taken by the

Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to

maintain consistency (Exhibit W).

The above item was called to order at 10:35 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Pagoulatos. Upon call, the following members

of the public addressed Council: Soledad Freeman, Kiel Lopez Schmidt,

Chris Johnson, German Quinonez, Brooke Payton, and Elliot Bailey. Public

comment closed at 11:20 A.M.

Council discussion was held.

RESOLUTION 2025-326 ADOPTED

BILL B-50 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-50 ADOPTED

BILL B-51 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-51 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-327 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-328 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-329 ADOPTED

BILL B-52 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-52 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-330 ADOPTED

Prior to the start of the hearing City Clerk Stermer announced several

councilmembers had a conflict with this item, and a random drawing would

take place so one of the conflicted councilmembers could participate in the

vote.

Councilmember Perea recused due to owning and living within the confines

of the Tower District specific.

Vice President Arias recused due to living within the boundaries of the

Tower Specific Plan.

Council President Karbassi recused due to owning property within the plan

area.

Councilmember Esparza noted a conflict due to owning property and live

within the boundaries. He also won the drawing to participate in this item.

Councilmember Esparza motioned to approve staff’s recommendation in full;

specifically, the proposed plan, the proposed land use changes, and the

entire package of five items that were presented.

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Councilmember Maxwell, Councilmember Vang,

Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Esparza

Recused: 3 - Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias and

Councilmember Perea

9:15 A.M.

PUBLIC MEETING to allow public testimony concerning the proposed

renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District.

ID 25-1565

The above item was called to order at 2:02 A.M. and was presented to

Council by. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public

comment closed at 2:05 P.M.

Testimony received. Council discussion was held.

9:20 A.M. (REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA)

HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone

ID 25-1489

Application

No.

P21-05870;

Development

Permit

Application

No.

P23-00149;

and

Environmental

Assessment

No.

P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 for ±80.91 acres of property located

on the west side of South Cherry Avenue between East North and East

Central Avenues (Council District 3)

1. ADOPT

Mitigated

Negative

No.

Declaration

P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-

prepared

for

Environmental

Assessment

00149 dated May 22, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION

Approving Annexation Application No. P21-

05778 (for the North-Cherry No. 3b Reorganization) proposing

detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and

Fresno County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City

of Fresno.

3. BILL

(for Introduction and Adoption)

Approving Pre-zone

Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend

the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the

subject property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited

Agricultural) zone district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH

(Heavy Industrial) zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of

Fresno IH/ANX (Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential

Transitional Overly) zone district (±35.77 acres).

4. APPROVE

Development Permit Application No. P23-00149,

requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility

for the purpose of providing less-than-truckload freight services,

subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June

18, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-

05778, Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related

environmental assessment.

REMOVED AS NOTED

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: Joseon, Denns Nard, Tom Griffen, Debbie Nard, Alfred Luis

Aldrete, Allison Smith, Ryan Sherman, Pedro Martinez, and Kikki

Rodriguez.

Vice President Arias motioned to approve the consent calendar with a

revision to Item 2-X (ID25-1561) with the downtown loop corridor amended

to encompass the area from H Street and the Divisadero to Echo Avenue,

between De Pizarro and Vermont.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following

vote:

Aye: 7 - Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,

Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,

Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and

Councilmember Esparza

Approval of the Regular and Special Meeting Minutes for October 30,

2025

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 25-1509

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 25-1571

Actions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances:

1. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 31 Section

9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating unlawful possession and

abandonment of carts

2. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 25 Section

9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to exposure of minors to

tobacco products

3. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno

Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of camping in public places

4. BILL - (For Introduction) -Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 of the Fresno

Municipal Code, Relating to unauthorized possession and use of a City,

an Authorized Cart/Bin Collection Agent, or Authorized Roll-Off Collector

owned trash containers

5. BILL - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno

Municipal Code, Relating to criminal prosecution of wage theft

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this item was

tabled to December 4, 2025, by City Attorney's Office.

TABLED

2.-C.

ID 25-1456

Actions pertaining to the Grant Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center

to support the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team

Adopt

finding of Categorical Exemption per Staff

determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

2. Approve a Grant Agreement with the Marjaree Mason Center

allocating $300,000 to support the Center’s Domestic Violence

Crisis Response Team Services

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the North Fulton Parking Structure Project (Council

District 3):

2.-E.

ID 25-1536

1. Adopt

Consistency Determination for the proposed project

to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

pursuant

Guidelines Section 15183, confirming that the North Fulton

Parking Structure is consistent with and supported by the

Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Downtown

Neighborhoods Community Plan, Fulton Corridor Specific Plan,

and Downtown Development Code;

2. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 2 for Phase Two

Progressive

Design-Build

Agreement

with

Bomel

Construction Company Inc. of Irvine, California, to provide design

and construction services related to the North Fulton Parking

Structure Project in an amount not to exceed $35,323,776,

bringing the total contract amount to $37,278,435.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the disposition of City owned, undeveloped

2.-F.

ID 25-1533

portions of right of way situated at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne

Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne

Street and Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3):

1. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intent Number

1161-D to vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located

at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street,

and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness

Avenue;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution declaring two

portions of City-owned right of way, totaling approximately 0.64

-acre (27,900 square feet), located at the eastern intersection of

Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection

of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue to be exempt surplus

land (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

3. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale

of Real Property and Escrow Instructions for the sale of two

portions of City-owned right of way, totaling a combined 0.64-acre

(27,900 square feet), located at the eastern intersection of

Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection

of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue;

4. Set the required public hearing at 9:10 a.m. on December 18,

2025.

RESOLUTION 1161-D ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-331 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 22nd Amendment to the Annual

2.-G.

ID 25-1562

Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $5,600 for the

Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Program from the State

of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development

(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-332 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award

Contract to TargetSolution Learning, LLC d.b.a. Vector

2.-H.

2.-I.

ID 25-1542

Solutions for the Learning Management System (LMS) Software

Solicitation for five years in a total amount not to exceed $164,750 (Bid

File 12501076)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to

ID 25-1561

AMS.Net/MGT for Cisco FLEX licensing, maintenance, and support

services for the City’s phone system in the annual amount of

$161,630.64 and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to

execute the agreement. The total contract value over five years will be

$808,153.20. This agreement is in accordance with Administrative Order

3-1 and the Merced County FOCUS Agreement 2021092 (FOCUS)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-M.

ID 25-1491

Award a Service Contract to Lone Star Blower Inc., a Texas corporation,

provide

maintenance

Turblex

and

Blowers

reconditioning

at the Fresno-Clovis

services

for

Regional

six

KA66SV-GL400

Wastewater Reclamation Facility for an amount not to exceed $154,950,

and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the

agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno (Bid File 12502017). (Council

District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to Hadronex, Inc., dba SmartCover Systems, to

provide access to a web-based remote monitoring dashboard, remote

calibration support, and warranty coverage of all system parts for

City-owned SmartCover units (Citywide):

2.-N.

ID 25-1534

1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that Hadronex, Inc., dba

SmartCover Systems, is uniquely qualified;

2. Award a service agreement with Hadronex, Inc., dba SmartCover

Systems, in the total fee amount not to exceed $120,290 for a

three-year term, for access to a web-based remote monitoring

dashboard, remote calibration support, and warranty coverage of

all system parts for City-owned SmartCover units;

3. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Utilities or their designee

to execute

service agreement with Hadronex, Inc., dba

SmartCover Systems, in the total fee amount not to exceed

$120,290 for a three-year term.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Biannual Report

(April 2025 through September 2025) (Citywide)

2.-P.

2.-Q.

ID 25-1510

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Submission of

Sustainable

ID 25-1523

Transportation Planning Grant Application to the California Department

of Transportation and Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee

to Accept and Execute All Application and Grant Agreement Documents

on Behalf of the City of Fresno (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2025-334 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Adopting the 27th Amendment to the Annual

2.-R.

ID 25-1552

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $11,500 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 Five affirmative votes) (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-335 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award an Architect and Engineering Contract to Provost & Pritchard

2.-S.

ID 25-1531

Engineering Group, Inc. to be in effect upon approval through December

31, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $219,623.21, for full design

services for eighty (80) Fresno Area Express (FAX) Standard Bus Stops

Phases E-H for construction to remediate Americans with Disability Act

(ADA) deficiencies (Bid File #12600127)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a Sole Source Agreement for the purchase of

compressed natural gas:

2.-T.

ID 25-1507

1. Approve an agreement with Trillium Transportation Fuels, LLC,

dba Love’s Alternative Energy for an amount not to exceed

$35,000,000 for up to five years

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to

formal bidding procedures and award the sole source agreement

with Trillium Transportations Fuels, LLC DBA Love’s Alternative

Energy for up to five years to purchase compressed natural gas

(subject to mayor’s veto)

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the

agreement and all related documents

RESOLUTION 2025-336 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award a two-year contract, with options for three one-year extensions, to

2.-U.

ID 25-1454

Eppler Towing & Recovery (Eppler), for towing services for the FAX bus

fleet, in the amount of $335,500 for the initial two-year base term.

Service and product costs for the option years will adjust in accordance

with the relevant Consumer Price Index (CPI), with a total for all five

years not to exceed $1,100,000. (Bid File 12600085)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area

2.-V.

ID 25-1363

Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility HVAC and Roof Replacement

project (Bid File No. 12501683):

1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P25-1363, dated October 1,

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

and

Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA

Guidelines.

2. Approve a Construction Contract in the amount of $5,104,862

with Katch Environmental, for construction services to implement

the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX)

Bus Maintenance Facility HVAC and Roof Replacement project.

3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all

related documents.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the reappointment of Chuck Riojas and Chris Zeitz to the

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending

November 1, 2027

2.-W.

2.-X.

ID 25-1579

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Repealing Resolution 2025-099 and Approving Three

ID 25-1567

Corridors for Thirty Percent Engineering with Modifications to the

Downtown Loop Corridor

Vice President Arias motioned to approve the resolution with the Downtown

Loop corridor amended to encompass the area from H Street and

Divisadero to Echo between Divisadero to Belmont.

RESOLUTION 2025-337 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Directing City Manager to Terminate Agreement with

Campbell Strategy & Advocacy LLC (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-Y.

2.-Z.

ID 25-1583

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this was

tabled with no return by Vice President Arias.

TABLED

BILL B-46 (For Reintroduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending

ID 25-1556

Ordinance, sections 10-2603 and 10-2606, amending the citation

structure

During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmembers Karbassi,

Richardson, and Esparza reregistered a NO vote for the above item. As

such, this item was approved 4-3 by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang

No: 3 - Karbassi, Richardson, Esparza

BILL B46- REINTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

BILL - (For Introduction) Adding Chapter 10 of Article 28 of the Fresno

ID 25-1568

2.-AA.

Municipal Code, relating to the regulation of the sale and distribution of

kratom products within the City limits

During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Richardson

reregistered a NO vote for the above item. As such, this item was approved

6-1 by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Esparza

No: 1 - Richardson

BILL B-54 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of portions of two

2.-D.

ID 25-1547

parcels to benefit the

District 3)

Street Parking Structure Project: (Council

1. Adopt a finding that the acquisition of portions of Assessor’s

Parcel Numbers 467-040-20S and 467-040-22S is exempt from

the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the

common sense exemption in that it can be seen with certainty

that there is no possibility the proposed changes will have a

significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section

15061(b)(3)

Guidelines;

the

California

Environmental

Quality

Act

2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property

and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of a

combined 2.39-acre (104,029.60 square feet) portion of

Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 467-040-20S and 467-040-22S,

owned by Fresno Sports & Events Partners LLC, a Colorado

limited liability company and Fresno Sports & Events LLC, a

Colorado limited liability company, for an amount of $3,862,000.

Vice President Aras moved the above item to Contested Consent to discuss

the acquisition of the parcels.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,

Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,

Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and

Councilmember Esparza

Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and

ID 25-1566

2.-J.

related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No.

P24-00794, repealing Section 15-1106, amending Sections 15-1302,

15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 and adding Section 15-2742.5 of

the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to additional standards.

1. ADOPTION

Mitigated

Negative

Declaration

Sch

No.

2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794.

2. ***BILL B-23 (Reintroduced as Amended November 6, 2025) (For

Adoption), repealing Section 15-1106, amending Sections 15-

1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 and adding Section

15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to additional

standards (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Councilmember Esparza moved the above item to Contested Consent to ask

for the opportunity to split the bills into the ministerial and non-ministerial

items.

Council discussion was held.

ORDINANCE 2025-23 ADOPTED

During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Richardson

reregistered a NO vote for the above item, but was absent during the vote.

On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President

Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,

Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,

Councilmember Vang and Councilmember Esparza

Absent: 1 - Councilmember Richardson

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Thirteenth Amendment to the FY 2026

ID 25-1519

2.-K.

Salary Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 12, Unit 12, Board

and Commission Member, by adding the new classification of Building

Standards Appeals Board Member and the respective stipend of $100

Per Meeting Attended, not to exceed $200 per month, effective October

16, 2025. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Council President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent,

and had all questions answered prior to the item being heard.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2025-333 ADOPTED

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Vice President

Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by

the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,

Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,

Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and

Councilmember Esparza

Actions pertaining to the Sixth Amendment to the Services Agreement

ID 25-1554

2.-L.

with Orange Avenue Disposal Company:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, per staff determination,

dated November 20, 2025, pursuant to Section 15301/Class1

(Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines;

2. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Services Agreement with

Orange Avenue Disposal Company, Inc., (OAD) to extend the

term of the Agreement by one year to February 25, 2035, and to

allow OAD to make future requests to materially alter the

Agreement or to increase costs to the City under the Agreement

which are occasioned by changes in law, legal mandates, or

other legally required programs (Citywide).

Vice President Aras moved the above item to Contested Consent to discuss

the agreement.

Council discussion was held.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Richardson, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Council President Karbassi, Councilmember Perea,

Councilmember Maxwell, Councilmember Vang,

Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Esparza

No: 1 - Vice President Arias

BILL - (For Introduction) Amending the Uncodified Ordinance to adopt

ID 25-1496

2.-O.

changes and additions to the official list of designated special speed

zones for various streets within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section

14-1501 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Citywide)

Council President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent,

and had all questions answered prior to the item being heard.

There was no Council discussion.

APPROVED

BILL B-53 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by

Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 - Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,

Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,

Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and

Councilmember Esparza

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - SEDA Business Park Alternative

3.-A.

ID 25-1578

The above item was presented to Council by Planning & Development

Director Clark.

Council discussion was held.

Presented

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with

unscheduled communication: Dez Martinez, Joe Sanders, and Amy Ronhar.

4. CITY COUNCIL

WORKSHOP - Downtown Fresno Partnership Annual Presentation

4.-A.

ID 25-1570

The above item was presented to Council by Elliott Balch President & CEO

of the Downtown Fresno Partnership.

Council discussion was held.

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 3:47 P.M

5.-A.

ID 25-1564

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, 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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 25-1590

5.-B.

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1):

Stacie Szatmari v. City of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case

No. 23CECG02688

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 25-1582

5.-C.

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

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

5.-D.

5.-E.

ID 25-1592

NOT DISCUSSED

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

ID 25-1581

1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,

employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a

public employee.

Title: City Clerk

2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator.

City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi.

Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk

The above item was discussed in closed session. During open session,

Council President Karbassi announced: Today in close session the City

Council voted unanimously to appoint Amy Aller as interim City Clerk. Ms.

Aller currently serves as a Special Assistant City Attorney. Previously, she

served as a Deputy District Attorney and Deputy County Council. She

attended Fresno State where she obtained a degree in Political Science and

she also holds a law degree from Georgetown University, and we thank. Ms.

Aller for taking on this role.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT

The Council meeting adjourned from open session at 5:44 P.M. in memory

Kimberlee Jean Autry.

The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during

the December 4, 2025, regular meeting.