2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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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, July 25, 2024

Council Chambers (In

Person and/or Electronic)

https://www.fresno.gov/cou

ncil-meeting/

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

date and time above written.

9:07 A.M. ROLL CALL

Pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code section 54953,

Councilmember Esparza attended the meeting remotely, via the Zoom

platform. During roll call he announced that a contagious illness prevented

him from attending in person. Due to the Councilmember’s remote

attendance under these provisions, members of the public were also

afforded the opportunity to participate remotely. All votes were made by roll

call.

Present: 7 -

President Annalisa Perea

Vice President Mike Karbassi

Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

Councilmember Luis Chavez

Councilmember Garry Bredefeld

Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Invocation by Rabbi Rick Winer from the Temple Beth Israel

Rabbi Rick Winer 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-F (ID 24-990) Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Litigation Unit in

the City Attorney’s Office – the resolution is subject to mayoral veto.

2-GG (ID 24-945) regarding an agreement with the City of Fresno and

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) – the first sentence to the

agenda title should be updated from “Actions pertaining to a State and Local

Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and

Centra California Land Trust” to “Actions pertaining to an Agreement with

the City of Fresno and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)”.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:

2-N (ID 24-912) Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery

Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California

Land Trust- Removed with no return date by staff and Councilmember Arias.

2-O (ID 24-913) Actions pertaining to land use for Tiny Homes - removed

with no return date per Staff and Councilmember Arias.

2-P (ID 24-632) Third amendment to the service Agreement with Poverello

House for professional triage center services at Naomi’s House and Clarion

Pointe – removed to the August 15, 2024 meeting by Councilmember Arias.

2-Y (ID 24-925) Actions pertaining to the disposition of a City owned,

undeveloped parcel situated at the northeast corner of South Hughes

Avenue and West Dan Ronquillo Drive - moved to the August 15, 2024

meeting by Councilmember Arias.

9:10 A.M. #1 (ID 24-956) HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance

amending Annexation Number 37 of the City of Fresno Community Facilities

District Number 11 – staff continued this item to 9:10 A.M. on August 15,

2024.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:

2-F (ID 24-990) Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Litigation Unit in

the City Attorney’s Office – moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember

Maxwell.

2-S (ID 24-934) Actions pertaining to a Permanent Local Housing Allocation

Agreement between the City of Fresno and Karahunj, LLC – moved to

Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.

2-T (ID 24-914) Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department’s

technology contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. – moved to Contested

Consent by Councilmember Arias.

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President

Karbassi, the agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

ID 24-939

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced an upcoming

event hosted by the Hmong community, to celebrate the renaming of streets

to “Cesar Chavez Blvd.”. Discussed an upcoming meeting to provide the

public with updates and developments regarding “Art Hop” and Fulton

Street. and Invited the public to provide feedback on the Draft South Central

Specific Plan and Draft Tower District Specific Plan.

Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Recognized Deputy

District 4 Director Isabel Salazar for the high level and compassionate work

she performed in District 4.

Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the Mayor

and Regal Theaters for creating and extending the successful Senior Movie

Night program to get people out of the heat. Reported that cooling centers

would be open and available during the heatwave. Announced District 5

would working with non-profits to provide grants to seniors for small window

air conditioning units.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Reported on a

multi-organizational partnership with aims to bring semiconductor

manufacturing to the area. Announced a Movies in the Park event at

Manchester Park on August 2nd and District 7’s sixth annual Beat the Heat

event at Romain Park.

Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Discussed the repairs to

the Pinedale pool by the PARCS Department. Thanked Pinedale

Elementary for allowing kids to beat the heat at the Water Wednesday

events on campus. Congratulated former Chief Assistant City Attorney Raj

Badhesha on his appointment to Superior Court judge. Recognized

Executive Assistant to City Council, Marisol Sanchez, as one of the

Employees of the Quarter recipients. Wished Councilmember Bredefeld a

happy birthday. Discussed the recent executive order by the Governor that

will provide the City of Fresno a tool to address the health and safety

concerns of homeless encampments.

Council President Perea Reports and Comments: thanked the Public

Works crews for the constant repairs and upkeep in District 1. Welcomed

Chief Assistant City Attorney Collette to the dais. Discussed the success

and extension of District 1 Movies in the Park events. Announced the grand

re-opening of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900 following the recent roof

collapse. Invited the public to the 2nd annual District 1 Backpack Giveaway

and Movies in the Park event at Inspiration Park.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Recognized Producers Dair and the

Shehadey family for donating 38,000 water bottles to help people beat the

heat. Announced that splashpads, pools and the free senior movie program

were also available to help people deal with the extreme weather.

Discussed the Memorandum of Understanding signed with Silicon Farms

and SEMI that would help get the central valley involved in portions of the

semiconductor business. Announced an upcoming citywide community

cleanup event complete with an afterparty at the Manchester Center.

City Manager White Reports and Comments: Discussed the success of the

Cool Movies for Seniors program that was extended by Regal Cinemas.

CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS

There were no Reports and Comments from City Clerk Stermer, or City

Attorney Janz.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:10 A.M. #1

HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance amending Annexation

Number 37 of the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11,

Final Tract Map Number 6410, to change the types of Services, the rate

and method of apportionment of the special tax, and the Maximum Special

Tax to be levied (Located on the northeast corner of East Church Avenue

and South Peach Avenue): (Council District 5)

ID 24-956

1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Amendment of Annexation No.

37 of Community Facilities District No. 11 and the Levy of a New

Maximum Special Tax; (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) - Amending Ordinance No.

2011-11 and Levying a Changed Maximum Special Tax for the

Property Tax Year 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and

Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 37,

Final Tract Map No. 6410. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and continued to

August 15, 2024 at 9:10 A.M.

CONTINUED

9:10 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO AUGUST 15, 2024, AT 9:10 A.M.)

HEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use

Permit Application No. P22-03906, requesting authorization to establish a

State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale

Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor

store located at 2520 East Olive Avenue on the southeast corner of North

Fresno Street and East Olive Avenue. (Council District 7)

ID 24-847

1. DENY the Appellant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning

and Development Department Director to deny CUP Application No. P22-

03906 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic

Beverage Control Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol

license for a Circle “D” Food & Liquor store.

CONTINUED AS NOTED

9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO AUGUST 29, 2024, at 9:20 A.M.)

HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064,

ID 24-858

(Council District 1) - Planning & Development.

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. #1

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of a parcel to

ID 24-904

benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project: (Council

Districts 1 and 7)

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee

title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-064-18, owned by

Erik Samuel Honarchian, for the construction of the Blackstone

McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION

Determining that public interest and necessity

require acquisition of fee interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 451

-064-18, owned by Erik Samuel Honarchian, for the construction of

the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation 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 9:32 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno, and Licensed

Professional Engineer Lehman. Upon call, the following members of the

public addressed Council: Erik Samuel Honarchian, and Lisa Flores. Public

comment closed at 9:47 A.M.

Council discussion included: relocation of the property owner; attempts to

contact the property owner for negotiations; and receiving a counter offer.

RESOLUTION 2024-157 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

9:25 A.M. #2

HEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Cannabis Conditional Use

Permit Application No. P23-03086 and related Environmental Assessment

for property located at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road on the northeast

corner of East Kings Canyon Road and South Jackson Avenue (Council

District 5) - Planning and Development Department

ID 24-909

1. ADOPT

Environmental Assessment No. P23-03086 dated

November 9, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is

exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines

Exemption.

through

Section

15301/Class

Categorical

2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and

Development Department Director in the approval of Cannabis

Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 authorizing the

establishment of a cannabis retail business in an approximately

2,100 square foot existing commercial building, subject to the

following:

Development shall take place in accordance with the

Conditions of Approval for Cannabis Conditional Use

Permit Application No. P23-03086 dated January 9, 2024.

The above item was called to order at 9:47 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Trejo. Upon call, the following members of

the public addressed Council: Jessica Reuven, Margarita Tsalyuk, Jose

Nino, Sema, Lisa Flores, and Luis Rosales. Public comment closed at 10:09

A.M.

Council discussion included: location of the dispensary; opportunities to

move the location; fined or convicted for selling to minors; presenting a

letter to council; engaging the surrounding businesses, and community;

businesses in opposition; permitting the type of businesses; understanding

the dynamics of the area; the Fresno Fair, visitors, and events; documents

provided from businesses; class action law suite filed against the business;

real estate agreement timeline; regulating cannabis; approval by the

Planning Director and Planning Commission; understanding the

neighborhood, community, and city; engaging and convincing the

community; and conditional use permits.

Councilmember Chavez motioned to DENY and OVERTURN the decision of

the Planning Commission to approve this Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on

the basis that the CUP cannot be made because the project will be

substantially adverse to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the

community and is detrimental to the surrounding properties and

improvements given its proximity to the Fresno Fairgrounds which is a

location of community and family oriented events and therefore this site

would not be appropriate.

DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIED AND OVERTURNED

Councilmember Chavez motioned to DENY and OVERTURN the

decision of the Planning Commission. Vice President Karbassi

seconded the motion which PASSED by the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

9:30 A.M.

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of a parcel to

benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project: (Council

Districts 1 and 7)

ID 24-906

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee

title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 446-232-37S and 446-

232-41, owned by Donald J. Dal Porto and Shirley M. Dal Porto,

Trustees of the Donald and Shirley Dal Porto Trust dated August 23,

1983, as amended and restated October 14, 2005, for the

construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation

Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION

Determining that public interest and necessity

require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street

purposes of APNs 446-232-37S and 446-232-41, owned by Donald

J. Dal Porto and Shirley M. Dal Porto, Trustees of the Donald and

Shirley Dal Porto Trust dated August 23, 1983, as amended and

restated October 14, 2005, for the construction of the Blackstone

McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent

domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires

Affirmative Votes)(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 10:29 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno, and Licensed

Professional Engineer Lehman. Upon call, the following members of the

public addressed Council: C.William Bruer, and Lisa Flores. Public

comment closed at 10:42 A.M.

Council discussion included: facts regarding the applicants statement;

inspection of the property for an appraisal; and moving forward with the

project.

RESOLUTION 2024-158 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Maxwell

9:35 A.M.

HEARING to consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.

P22-00388, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360, Planned Development

Application No. P22-00387, and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)

ID 24-884

State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022080152 for

proposed 326-lot

single-family residential development on the northeast corner of North

Armstrong Avenue and the East McKinley Avenue Alignment (Council

District 7) - Planning and Development Department

1. CERTIFY Final EIR SCH No. 2022080152 for a proposed 326-lot

single-family

residential

development,

apply

the

Council's

independent judgment and analysis to the review, and then adopt the

resolution certifying the FEIR, as having been completed in

compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) on

the proposed Final EIR and comments thereon; and,

ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code

Section 21082(a) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; and,

APPROVE the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as

required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA

Guidelines Section 15092; and,

ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations as required

by Public Resources Code, Section 21081(b) and CEQA

Guidelines, Section 15093.

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P22-

00388 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and McLane

Community Plan from the Low Density Residential (±28.6 acres)

planned land use designation to the Medium Density Residential (±

28.6 acres) planned land use designation.

BILL (for introduction and adoption) - Approving Rezone Application

No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map to

reclassify the ±28.6 acre property from the RS-3 (Single Family

Residential, Low Density) zone district to the RS-5 (Single Family

Residential, Medium Density) zone district.

APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360 which requests

authorization to subdivide an approximately 28.6-acre property for

purposes of creating a 326-lot single family residential subdivision on

the northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East

McKinley Avenue Alignment subject to the findings and compliance

with the Conditions of Approval included within the Staff Report to the

Planning Commission dated July 3, 2024.

5. APPROVE Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-00387

which requests authorization to establish a gated community with

private streets and modified property development standards subject

to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 3, 2024.

The above item was called to order at 10:42 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Planner Lang. Upon call, the following members of

the public addressed Council: Dirk Poeschel, Sema, Lisa Flores, and Brandi

N. Public comment closed at 10:50 A.M.

Council discussion included: park funding, regional trail, and open space;

changes in density; number of units; and single family homes square

footage.

RESOLUTION 2024-159 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2024-160 ADOPTED

BILL B-21 APPROVED / ORDINANCE ADOPTED AS 2024-021

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

9:40 A.M.

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee interest of a parcel to benefit the

expansion of Radio Park: (Council District 7)

ID 24-962

1. Adopt findings of

Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to

Sections § 15070, 15075, 15150, and 15152 of the California

Quality Act Guidelines, for Assessor’s Parcel Number 446-020-10;

2. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee

title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 446-020-10, owned by

Mohamed Nasser Salem, for the Radio Park Expansion Project;

3. ***RESOLUTION

Determining that public interest and necessity

require acquisition of fee interest of Assessor’s Parcel Number 446

-020-10, owned by Mohamed Nasser Salem, for the Radio Park

Expansion 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 10:51A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno. Upon call, following

members of the public addressed Council: Richard Conway, and Lisa

Flores. Public comment closed at 11:08 A.M.

There was no council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2024-161 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

9:50 A.M.

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee interest of a parcel to benefit the

Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project: (Council Districts 1

and 7)

ID 24-910

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee

title interest of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 451-141-05 and 451-

141-16, owned by Tehal Singh Thind and Daljit Kaur, for the

construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation

Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION

Determining that public interest and necessity

require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street

purposes of APNs 451-141-05 and 451-141-16, owned by Tehal

Singh Thind and Daljit Kaur, for the construction of the Blackstone

McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent

domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires

Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

The above item was called to order at 11:08 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno, and Licensed

Professional Engineer Lehman. Upon call, the following members of the

public addressed Council: Sema, and Lisa Flores. Public comment closed

at 11:15 A.M.

There was no council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2024-162 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by

Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Bredefeld

Absent: 1 - Esparza

10:00 A.M.

Appearance by Fernando Elizondo to discuss the use of recycled water at

Roeding Park. (District 1 Resident)

ID 24-968

APPEARED

10:05 A.M.

Appearance by Carol Goiburn to discuss the right to live in a peaceful

world. (District 4 Resident)

ID 24-969

APPEARED

5:00 P.M.

HEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Development Permit

Application No. P21-00989 and related Environmental Assessment for

property located at 7056 North Prospect Avenue on the northeast corner of

West Herndon and North Prospect Avenues (Council District 2) - Planning

and Development Department.

ID 24-899

1. ADOPT

Environmental Assessment No. P21-00989 dated

February 9, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is

exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under

CEQA

Guidelines

Section

15332/Class

Categorical

Exemption.

2. GRANT the appeal and UPHOLD the Planning and Development

Director’s approval of Development Permit Application No. P21-

00989 authorizing the construction of an 82-unit private gated

multi-family development, subject to the following:

a. Development shall take place in accordance with the

Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application

No. P21-00989 dated May 15, 2024.

The above item was called to order at 5:36 P.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Trejo. Upon call, the following members of

the public addressed Council: Lincoln Owensby, Christopher Brown, Matt

Nutting, Peter Nunez, Debbie Nard, Lauren Strope, John Zanoni, Rod

Deluca, Dwight Nelson, Laura Grauis, Reid Everett, Tabuise Brookins, Jan

Weston, Jennifer Owens, Dennis Nard, Greg Weaver, MIke Shirinian,

Miguel Arambla, Lisa Peacock, Ryan Christensen, Kris Kuelper, Lenore

Schreiber, Bruce Kalashian, Wes Kahshian, Tara Pehier, Hanna C., Brandi

N., Lisa Flores, Miss 5250, and Invested Citizen. Public comment closed at

8:05 P.M.

Council discussion included: the city wide rezone; general plan; minimum

required noticing; surrounding parcels; the previous mayor; set back for the

development; other parcels with the same type of development; open space;

District 2 Project Review Committee findings; community meetings, and

attendance; federal, state, and city requirements; completed traffic study,

and concerns; new Costco development in the area; parking; pollution; job

creation; public noticing; increased crime concerns; Section "8" vouchers;

rent amounts, and average income; multifamily housing; generating

students from the development; affordable housing; developer and residents

rights; administration support for the project; number of units per acre

allowed on the parcel; location of the four story building; completed noise

study; arena housing goal; reasons for the size, height and views from the

buildings; addressing concerns of the community; total investment for the

development; when the project was started, noise level, sex offenders, paths

of children walking to and from school, impacts on the neighborhood, traffic

issues, CEQA guidelines, and Housing Accountability Act.

Vice President Karbassi motioned to DENY the appeal and uphold the

decision of the Planning Commission to overturn the approval issued by the

director of planning and development and my motion is based on the

following determination: Finding C of the development permit findings

cannot be made because the project does not comply with the applicable

design guidelines adopted by the Fresno City Council specifically finding

one(1) of the minor deviation granted by the planning director cannot be met

because the subject sites physical characteristics are not unusual, and

therefore the deviation is not necessary because the deviation cannot be

granted the project as designed is not consistent with the applicable design

guidelines adopted by the city council and cannot be approved .

Councilmember Bredefeld seconded the motion.

APPEAL DENIED

Vice President Karbassi motioned to DENY the appeal and uphold the

decision of the Planning Commission to overturn the approval issued

by the Director of Planning. Councilmember Bredefeld seconded the

motion which PASSED by the following vote:

Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez and Bredefeld

No: 3 - Perea, Arias and Esparza

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and

Closed Session items, no members of the public addressed Council.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following

vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Bredefeld

Absent: 1 - Esparza

Approval of the minutes for June 20, 2024, regular meeting and June 27,

2024, regular meeting

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 24-967

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to professional water lobbying, consulting, and

regulatory services:

1. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services

ID 24-944

Agreement with The Gualco Group Inc., for a period of one year in

the amount not to exceed $60,000 annually, plus reimbursable costs

incurred under the agreement not to exceed $2,500 per year; and

2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, the authority to execute

the First Amendment and grant the optional one-year extension

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the reappointment of Julie Federico to the Historic Preservation

Commission to a term ending June 30, 2028.

2.-C.

2.-D.

2.-E.

ID 24-947

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a change order to the Master Service Agreement with Innovative

Computing Systems, Inc., for $26,000, for document management software

ID 24-965

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Authorizing the submission of applications for

ID 24-941

CalRecycle grant program funds, including up to $350,000 annually for

Waste Tire Enforcement, up to $100,000 per two-year grant term for Waste

Tire Cleanup, and up to $40,000 per two-year grant term for Waste Tire

Amnesty, and acceptance of funding in amounts to be determined by

CalRecycle, and authorizing the City Attorney and/or designee to sign all

necessary implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2024-163 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, Making

2.-G.

ID 24-926

Certifications and Claims Concerning Measure C Extension Local

Transportation Purposes Pass-Through Projects And Program Funds

Annual Allocation For Fiscal Year 2024-2025 And Requesting Allocation

Of Available Funds

RESOLUTION 2024-165 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-H.

2.-I.

ID 24-984

Approve the third amendment to the Bank of America contract for banking

services for an additional term to expire on June 30, 2025.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 24-961

Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Golden State

Fire Apparatus, Inc. of Sacramento, California, a Pierce Manufacturing

distributor, for the purchase of two Pierce heavy fire apparatuses in the

amount of $2,911,410 for the Fresno Fire Department

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-J.

ID 24-963

Award a requirements contract for Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Fuel Station

Maintenance to Chart International Inc of New Prague, Minnesota with

offices in Rancho Dominguez and Valencia, California for two years, with

four optional one-year extensions for $27,380 per year and a not-to-exceed

contingency of $10,000 per year, plus annual CPI adjustments (Bid File

12401803)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the purchase of laptops, desktops, tablets, servers and storage

including related peripherals and services from Dell Technologies (Dell) in

an amount not to exceed $4,000,000, utilizing Minnesota NASPO

ValuePoint Master Agreement Number 23026, California Participating

Addendum Number 7-23-70-55-01.

2.-K.

ID 24-957

Councilmember Bredefeld recused himself from the above item due to stock

ownership. As such, this item was approved 5-0 by the following vote:

Aye: 5 – Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez

Recused: 1 – Bredefeld

Absent: 1 - Esparza

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a

2.-L.

ID 24-946

grant of up to $500,000 from the California Natural Resources Agency

(CNRA) to provide programming at Camp Fresno for underserved youth

and Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all related

documents on behalf of the City. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2024-166 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to environmental engineering services at Maxie L. Parks

Community Center:

1. Approve

2.-M.

ID 24-966

Second Amendment for Consultant Services with

Kleinfelder, Inc. for Environmental Engineering Services in the

amount not to exceed of $85,200 to provide additional services for

Maxie L. Parks site located at 2165 South Elm Street, Fresno, CA

93706.

2. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute the agreement on

behalf of the City of Fresno.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant

Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust:

1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

2.-N.

ID 24-912

15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines; and

2. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement in

the amount of $800,000 with Central California Land Trust for the

acquisition and rehabilitation of two single-family homes to be sold and

preserved as affordable housing.

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff, and Councilmember

Arias with no return date.

TABLED

Actions pertaining to land use for Tiny Homes (Bid File 12303048):

ID 24-913

2.-O.

1. Adopt a finding of an Affordable Housing Exemption in accordance

with Section 15194 of the California Environmental Quality Act.

2. Approve an Agreement to provide up to 24 tiny homes to the Lowell

Community Development Corporation to provide affordable housing

to low income households at or below 60% of the area median

income.

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff, and Councilmember

Arias with no return date.

TABLED

Approve the Third amendment to the service Agreement with Poverello

2.-P.

ID 24-632

House for professional triage center services at Naomi’s House and

Clarion Pointe, and to increase funding by $525,405.56 in Homeless,

Housing Assistance, and Prevention funds (HHAP) for total program award

$3,125,195.25.

The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and

continued to August 15, 2024.

Approve First Amendment to the $1.8 million HOME Investment

ID 24-870

2.-Q.

2.-R.

2.-U.

Partnerships Program Agreement with Blythe Village LP to increase the

HOME funding contribution by an additional $800,000, per funding

Resolution No. 2024-085, for a total of $2.6 million in HOME Investment

Partnership Program funding to the project. (District 1)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a First Amendment to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

ID 24-902

agreement between the City of Fresno and Poverello House to extend the

term of the agreement through November 30, 2024, and increase the

funding by $20,707.57 for a total award of $222,069.57 for Street Outreach

within the City of Fresno.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance

ID 24-938

Grant (JAG) Program:

1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $416,847 in total grant funding

for the 2023 JAG Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau

of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno

2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the

acceptance, modification, extension and administration of 2023 JAG

Program

3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City

of Fresno and the County of Fresno regarding the 2023 JAG Program

4. ***RESOLUTION

Adopt the 3rd Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $338,500

for the Police Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice

Assistance (JAG) Grant Program (Requires

(Subject to Mayor’s veto)

Affirmative Votes)

RESOLUTION 2024-168 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Manchester Skate Park Project: (Council District

2.-V.

ID 24-919

1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Provost

Pritchard

Engineering Group Inc., dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group,

is uniquely qualified;

2. Approve the professional engineering and architectural services

agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group Inc., dba

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Fresno, California in the

amount of $95,500, and a $10,000 contingency, for the design and

construction support services for the Manchester Skate Park

Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to two City owned parcels located at 4561 North Wishon

2.-W.

ID 24-917

Avenue, Fresno, California (Assessor Parcel Numbers 426-071-23T and

426-071-24): (City of Fresno Sphere of Influence and County of Fresno)

1. Adopt a finding that the proposed transfer of a vacant parcel with an

abandoned and sealed water pump station is exempt from the

California Environmental Quality Act 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) of the California

Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Assessor Parcel Numbers 426-071-

23T and 426-071-24 located at 4561 North Wishon Avenue, Fresno,

California to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

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

Real Property and Escrow Instructions and authorize the City

Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale

Agreement, associated Grant Deeds, and all documents relevant to

the sale with Gary D. Catron and Leslie D. Catron, Trustees of the

Catron Family Trust uta dated April 12, 2022, for the transfer of the

Subject Property.

RESOLUTION 2024-169 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard Interchange Weekly

2.-X.

ID 24-920

Landscape Maintenance Services Project. (Council District 2):

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 4th Amendment to the

Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122

appropriating

$324,900

for

the

Veterans

Boulevard

Interchange Weekly Landscape Maintenance Services;

(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. Award

$264,109.39 with

Maintenance & Tree Service, Inc. of Clovis, California, as the

Requirements Contract in the amount of

$26,410.94 contingency to Elite

best value for Weekly Landscape Maintenance Services in

the Veterans Interchange Project Area. (Request for

Proposal No. 12401839)

RESOLUTION 2024-170 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the disposition of a City owned, undeveloped parcel

2.-Y.

ID 24-925

situated at the northeast corner of South Hughes Avenue and West Dan

Ronquillo Drive (Council District 3):

1. Adopt

Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment

Number P21-06225, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the

California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;

2. 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 to the public 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.

The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and

tabled to August 15, 2024.

RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of Arthur

ID 24-915

2.-Z.

Avenue between West Herndon Avenue and West Spruce Avenue.

(Council District 2)

RESOLUTION 2024-171 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Semi-Annual Report

ID 24-821

2.-AA.

(November 2023 through April 2024). (Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the

2.-BB.

ID 24-918

Fresno Council of Governments 2024/25 Measure C New Technology

Reserve Grant Program for Advanced Transit and Transportation Projects

Totaling up to $3 Million in Requests for Funding; and Authorizing the

Execution of a Grant Application and Grant Agreement documents by the

Public Works Director or Designee. (District 6)

RESOLUTION 2024-156 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to accept $1,415,099

2.-CC.

2.-DD.

ID 24-958

from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery - SB1383

Local Assistance Grant Program, awarded to the Department of Public

Utilities’ Solid Waste Management Division (Citywide).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure System

(Citywide):

1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Badger Meter, Inc., is uniquely

ID 24-959

qualified to perform services related to the City of Fresno’s

Advanced Metering Infrastructure system, in accordance with

Administrative Order 6-19;

2. Approve

Software Purchase and Services Agreement with

Badger Meter, Inc., for a term of five years and a not-to-exceed

amount of $4,731,378.75.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Authorize a one-year FAX revenue agreement, with two optional one-year

2.-EE.

2.-FF.

ID 24-911

extensions between the City of Fresno (City) and California State

University, Fresno (CSUF), to provide transit services for CSUF students,

faculty, and staff on Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses for a

total compensation not to exceed $125,000 annually.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to UPholdings affordable housing development located

at 3787 N. Blackstone, Fresno, California (District 4):

ID 24-922

***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of

funding from the California Department of Housing and Community

Development Round

Communities (AHSC) Program Award in the amount of

$15,581,049.00 for Transportation Related Amenities and

Affordable Housing and Sustainable

Sustainable Transportation Improvements associated with the

Dakota affordable housing project and authorizing the City

Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute a standard

agreement to secure the AHSC program funds and participate in

the AHSC Program (Subject to Mayor’s veto).

RESOLUTION 2024-172 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant

2.-GG.

ID 24-945

Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust:

1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P24-945, dated July 25, 2024,

determination that the proposed project qualifies for

categorical

Environmental

exemption

Quality

Act

set

(CEQA)

forth

the

California

Section

Guidelines

15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2.

2. Approve an agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company

(PG&E) in the amount of $194,704.11 for construction services

to implement an electrical service extension to the Department

of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus facility

located at 2223

Street and authorize the Director of

Transportation or designee to execute all required documents.

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

the formal bidding procedures and award

Sole Source

Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for

the extension of electrical service to the FAX facility within the

Municipal Service Center (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the first

sentence to the agenda title should be updated from “Actions pertaining to a

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City

of Fresno and Centra California Land Trust” to “Actions pertaining to an

Agreement with the City of Fresno and Pacific Gas and Electric Company

(PG&E)”.

RESOLUTION 2024-155 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - to amend Resolution 2016-41 to require an annual

ID 24-955

2.-HH.

report be made due to Council no later than April 30th of each year.

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2024-173 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

BILL (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 4.12 of the Fresno

ID 24-975

2.-II.

Municipal Code Relating to the Fee Waiver Program Definition of

Residential Infill Projects (Citywide)

BILL B-22 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Litigation Unit in the City

2.-F.

ID 24-990

Attorney’s Office:

***RESOLUTION

Adopt the First Amendment to the Position

Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2024-121, adding one full-time

Senior Deputy City Attorney, one full-time Deputy City Attorney, two full-time

City Attorney Investigators, one full-time Paralegal, and one full-time Legal

Secretary positions in the City Attorney’s Office.

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the resolution

is subject to mayoral veto.

Councilmember Maxwell moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the money allocated to the theft unit.

Council discussion included: how money will be spent; types of positions,

and dedicated positions; timeline of the launch; and grant funding.

RESOLUTION 2024-164 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember

Bredefeld, that the above Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Karbassi

Actions pertaining to a Permanent Local Housing Allocation Agreement

ID 24-934

2.-S.

between the City of Fresno and Karahunj, LLC for the construction of a

multi-family senior affordable rental housing project location at 1514 East

Bullard Avenue, Fresno (District 6):

1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to

Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act

(CEQA) Guidelines

2. Approve a Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Agreement

with Karahunj, LLC, in the amount of $1,000,000 for the construction

of the Solterra Senior Living Affordable Rental Housing

Development Phase I, located at 1514 East Bullard Avenue,

Fresno, California 93710

Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the RFP, and the funding.

Councilmember Maxwell Recused himself due to living within proximity of

the project.

Council discussion included: proposed, and types of units; the applicant;

investments made to the project; the LLC; history of the project; project

budget; other affordable projects; homelessness; return on investment;

current unites available in the city; senior citizens and incomes; merits of

the decision by staff; percentage of construction costs; market rate projects;

rational for not going through the RFP and NOFA process; equal access to

projects; affordable units in the project; average price of monthly rent;

market rate cost of other units; other project completed without going

through the NOFA process; need for housing; infill project; lobbyist;

recourses from the state; supporting the project; funds available for other

projects; and continuing the project.

Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to CONTINUE the item.

Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion which FAILED by the

following vote:

Aye: 3 - Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza

No: 2 - Perea, and Arias

Absent: 1 - Karbassi

Recused: 1 - Maxwell

City Manager White subsequently withdrew the item from the agenda.

WITHDRAWN

Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department’s technology contract

ID 24-914

2.-T.

with Axon Enterprises, Inc.

1. Award a sole source contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., hereinafter

referred to as “Axon” in an amount not to exceed $18,368,264.68 for

five years ($1,247,549.76 year one, $1,871,789.27 year two,

$3,702,094.40

year

three,

$5,659,592.77

year

four

and

$5,887,238.48 year five) for the purchase, maintenance and

upgrade of 800 body-worn cameras and TASERS, unlimited video

and data storage through Evidence.com,

computer aided

dispatch system (CAD system), a records management system

(RMS system) and multiple software programs to increase

efficiency, transparency and accountability within the department.

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the establishment

of a contract for the purchase and service of body-worn cameras,

TASERS, RMS and CAD systems, data storage and other related

software with Axon Enterprises, Inc. without advertised competitive

bidding (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss the additional language in the contract.

Council discussion included: scope of the contract, and automatic renewal;

control of the Police Department apparatus; in house software development;

ownership of the content; free services and equipment; squaring up costs of

the contract; recovering costs, and profit; partnership with the company;

artificial intelligence for report writing; other companies with similar

technologies providing the services; monopoly of the vendor; translation

services; legal parameters; length of time with the company; developing a

Request For Proposal (RFP) for the service provided; approving a four(4)

year agreement; review of the reports; streamlining services; preferred

method for prosecutions; lawsuits, and liability; implications of AI generated

support; back up plan for company failure; issues with the providers system

going down; current changes to the policy; responsibility of officers, meeting

confer with the union to change the policy; workshop about Artificial

Intelligence; and getting the best deal.

Councilmember Arias gave direction to complete new RFP after five(5)

years.

RESOLUTION 2024-167 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by President Perea,

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

following vote:

Aye: 7 -

Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and

Esparza

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

WORKSHOP - City of Fresno Retirement Systems

3.-A.

ID 24-985

The above item was removed from the agenda by the administration with no

return date.

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

unscheduled communication: Cindy Peombino, Pedro Colin Jr., Vincent

Apodaca, Joseph Adam Rodriguez, Bob McKloski, Dakari Cleveland,

Crystal Rocha, Dez Martinez, Charlie Hazel, Miss 5250, Hannah C., Brandi

N., Jade Mcafee, Chimine Arfuso, Jazzmine Young, Lisa Flores, Luis Everk,

and Steven Chan.

4. CITY COUNCIL

5. CLOSED SESSION

During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that

would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 2:43 P.M.

5.-A.

5.-B.

5.-C.

ID 24-970

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

ID 24-971

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-EXISTING LITIGATION

ID 24-972

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

Case Name: Johnny Barbosa, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno

Superior Court Case No.: 23CECG03438

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name: Ella Burton v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court

Case No.: 22CECG00712

5.-D.

ID 24-973

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 24-997

5.-E.

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)

Potential Case Name: City of Fresno Fire & Police Retirement System, et

al. v. City of Fresno

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY -

ID 24-979

5.-F.

Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall.

The above item was discussed in closed session to reschedule the item.

There were no open session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code

ID 24-981

5.-G.

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 9; 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 to reschedule the item.