2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
President - Mike Karbassi  
Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmembers:  
Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang,  
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, August 28, 2025  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:15 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 Pastor Linear Akines from Harvest Connection Church  
Pastor Linear Akines gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
The September 11, 2025, City Council meeting will begin at 10:00 A.M.  
The start time is noted on the current agenda under the 2025 City Council  
Meeting Schedule.  
The Upcoming Scheduled Council Hearings and Matters section of the  
agenda states that the hearing to Consider Environmental Assessment No.  
P21-00989 for approximately 3.7 acres of property located on the northeast  
corner of West Herndon and North Prospect Avenues will be heard on  
September 11, 2025, at 9:20. AM, however, the hearing has not yet been  
noticed and will be heard on a later date. The Planning and Development  
Department will publish a public hearing notice once a date certain has  
been determined.  
One of the webpages listing City Council meeting dates had incorrect  
information for October. The webpage has been updated to correctly reflect  
meeting dates on the 16th and 30th of October.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-C (ID 25-1144) regarding the land lease and license agreement with the  
Department of Air Force for Fresno Air National Guard Base (CANG) at  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport – moved to contested consent by  
Councilmember Richardson and Vice President Arias  
2-K (ID 25-1092) regarding the addition of notice of funding availability to  
the list of procurement methods included in the regulated communications  
ordinance - moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias  
2-Q (ID 25-1015) regarding authorizing application to and participation in  
the Prohousing Designation Program - moved to contested consent by Vice  
President Arias  
2-Y (ID 25-1102) regarding annexing Assessor’s parcel no. 458-121-20 as  
annexation no. 66 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 -  
moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
Proclamation of “John Gliatta Day”  
ID 25-815  
PRESENTED  
ID 25-1173  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “All American Award Winner Me’Kala James”  
ID 25-1112  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “California Fresh Farmers Market Association - River Park  
Farmers Market”  
ID 25-1146  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments. Welcomed Celeste  
Guirola as District 4’s new Community Engagement Director, highlighting  
her experience and upcoming involvement in holiday events like Operation  
Gobble. Announced a ribbon-cutting event at Vision View, a business  
incubator supporting predominantly black and minority owned businesses,  
especially women entrepreneurs. Thanked Lynisha Senegal and Kina  
McFadden for their contributions to small business development in District  
4. Acknowledged the success of a Beautify Fresno cleanup near Pyle  
Elementary School, where 81 volunteers collected more than 700 pounds of  
trash. Announced the office participated in Fresno State’s Welcome Week,  
engaging students with coffee and information about city internships and job  
opportunities. Expressed condolences for the passing of Dr. Joseph Castro,  
recognizing his significant impact on Fresno State and the broader  
community, and requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dr.  
Castro and the children killed in the Annunciation Catholic School shooting.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Announced more than 100  
backpacks were distributed to students, in collaboration with Familias en  
Acción, during an event at Sequoia Middle School. Discussed meeting with  
constituents near Armstrong Avenue and Kings Canyon Road to discuss  
mail theft and student safety at intersections. Attended a ribbon-cutting  
ceremony and toured the Central California Food Bank, noting their annual  
distribution of approximately $125 million in food, with a significant portion  
benefiting Fresno residents. Celebrated the 10th anniversary of Birrieria El  
Taco Solito and encouraged community support for the local business.  
Announced a meeting coordinated by District 5 to discuss activation delays  
for the traffic signal at Church and Fowler avenues - the signal is now  
expected to be operational within the next two weeks. Addressed the  
non-operational traffic signal at César Chávez Boulevard and 10th Avenue,  
clarifying that school districts, not the city, were responsible for building the  
infrastructure. Wished all students in District 5’s three school districts,  
Fresno Unified, Sanger Unified, and Clovis Unified, a safe and successful  
2025–2026 school year.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Congratulated Supri  
Coffee & Boba on their ribbon-cutting event held on August 15, 2025, at the  
northwest corner of Copper and Maple avenues. Thanked Valley Oak  
Elementary for the opportunity to serve as a crossing guard on the first day  
of school. Acknowledged the Northeast Policing District for their recent  
efforts and quick response addressing business concerns along Blackstone  
Avenue. Announced Public Works landscaping on Bond Street had begun  
and that median work on Nees Avenue between Fresno and First streets  
would start soon. Highlighted strong attendance at recent quarterly town hall  
and announced the next would be held the second week of September at  
Valley Oak Elementary School.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Thanked the Fresno  
Center for hosting a backpack and laptop giveaway event and recognized  
AT&T for its investment in local students, emphasizing the importance of  
closing the digital divide. Acknowledged the transformative impact of  
technology on education and expressed appreciation for all community  
partners involved in supporting student success. Recognized Steven Lewis  
as the new CEO of Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission,  
highlighting his experience and dedication to equity and community  
empowerment. Announced his attendance at a University of California (UC)  
alumni event that celebrated the impact of UC education and thanked the  
UC Office of the President for continued investment in the region.  
Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Announced the Fiestas  
Patrias event was scheduled for September 14, 2025, in downtown Fresno,  
and would begin with a parade and feature local vendors. Thanked Caltrans  
for installing freeway signage recognizing César Chávez Boulevard, which  
began appearing last week. Announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the  
new cricket field at the Regional Sports Complex on September 4, 2025.  
Announced the groundbreaking of the pickleball courts at Roeding Park  
would take place on September 24, 2025. Expressed appreciation to the  
PARCS Department and Capital Projects team for keeping district  
construction projects on schedule. Invited the new Central Unified School  
District Superintendent, Dr. Mark Marshall, to introduce himself.  
Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Remembered Dr.  
Joseph Castro, former Fresno State President and California State  
University chancellor, for his dedication to student success at Fresno State.  
Discussed the Annunciation Catholic School shooting and commented on  
the lack of compromise at the federal level that prevents reasonable reforms  
on numerous issues. Thanked Councilmember Perea for collaborating on a  
letter to the immigration court in support of Sam "Psalm" Behpoor, a local  
resident facing detention - he highlighted his contributions to the community  
and advocated for his continued presence in the U.S.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Provided an update on Measure "C",  
noting that, despite some media coverage, progress was being made  
through weekly facilitation team meetings and steering committee sessions  
and funding categories and subcategories were approved for  
recommendation to the Council of Governments (COG). Stated that  
allocation discussions will continue on September 11, 2025, with final  
recommendations expected by September 18, 2025, followed by  
implementation guidelines and COG review. Acknowledged challenges in  
the process but expressed optimism about moving forward. Emphasized the  
importance of protecting and expanding public transit services, especially  
for residents without access to personal vehicles. Reaffirmed support for  
improving road conditions and reducing deferred maintenance across the  
city.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Announced the Draft  
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Specific Plan, and Design Standards for  
the Tower District Specific Plan Update have been released for a 45-day  
public comment period. Reminded the public the annual Greek Fest event  
was scheduled for September 19 thru 21 and encouraged attendees to  
check the official website for updated event hours.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:10 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a  
special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number  
11, Annexation Number 158 (Final Tract Map Number 6246) (Located on  
the north side of North Alicante Drive and North Faldo Lane) (Council  
District 6)  
ID 25-1103  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 158 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for  
the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and  
Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No.  
158 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:35 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed  
Council: Public comment closed at 10:35 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion  
RESOLUTION 2025-236 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-237 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-238 ADOPTED  
BILL B-35 INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-35  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING for consideration of Text Amendment Application No.  
P25-00974 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental  
ID 25-965  
Assessment No. P25-00974, amending Table 15-1102 and Section  
15-2728 of the Fresno Municipal Code, related to Drive-In and  
Drive-Through Facilities in Mixed-Use Districts.  
1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.  
P25-00974, that Text Amendment Application No. P25-00974 is  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).  
2. Bill (for introduction) - Text Amendment Application No. P25-  
00974, to amend Table 15-1102 and Section 15-2728 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), relating to existing establishments  
with drive-through facilities that are required to relocate as a result  
of a taking by eminent domain.  
The above item was called to order at 10:36 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Planning Manager Siegrist. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council. Public comment closed at 11:51 A.M.  
Council discussion included: Tower District exclusions to the proposed  
changes; allowing more flexibility through adjustments to the drive-through  
distance rules; staff recommendation to eliminate that parcels be tied to  
eminent domain and allow for any public work of improvement; suggestions  
to apply the exceptions citywide; that original restrictions were based on  
environmental concerns less relevant due to cleaner transit and increased  
electric vehicle use; a lack of evidence of accidents or congestion linked to  
drive-throughs near Bus Rapid Transit Stations (BRT); the possibility of  
utilizing physical barriers or plants to mitigate safety concerns; how the  
amendment encourages investment and job creation; development permit  
costs; the possibility of including Punjabi and Hmong translated public  
hearing notices; support from Districts 1 and 7 Project Review Committees;  
drive-through impacts to mixed-use zones; the benefits of zoning  
consistency and uniform regulations across BRT corridors over piecemeal  
exemptions, and; potentially expanding the one-mile relocation buffer to  
include areas like Manchester Center with existing transit access.  
BILL B-36 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
Councilmember Perea motioned to approve the text amendment as  
presented, with the staff-recommended amendment to broaden eligibility  
from only projects impacted by eminent domain to include all projects  
required to relocate due to a public work of improvement.  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
No: 1 - Karbassi  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Tyrone Roderick Williams regarding “Fresno Housing  
Projects” (District 3 Resident)  
ID 25-1129  
APPEARED  
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: Pedro Martinez (2-Q), and Brandi N. (2-S, 2-Q).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Approval of the Minutes for August 14, 2025, Regular Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 25-1152  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Lease Agreement with Flight Café, LLC a California  
ID 25-1126  
Limited Liability Company inside the Administration/Terminal Building at  
Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH). (Council District 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class  
1
(Existing Facilities), under of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and  
2. Approve the Lease Agreement with Flight Line Café, LLC., a  
California Limited Liability Company (Lessee), at FCH inside the  
Administration/Terminal Building for a term of three (3) years, with  
the Ending Date of May 31, 2028. The minimum amount of potential  
revenue generated by this Lease is approximately $8,400 (in  
monthly land rent) per year, in addition to annual rent adjustments  
based on the Consumer Price Index (starting on June 1, 2026) with  
a maximum of 2%, and the implementation of percentage rent with a  
rate of eight and one-half percent (8.5%) fee, during Year 2 of this  
Lease, and ten percent (10%) fee, during Year 3 of this Lease, for  
its total monthly Gross Receipts (which refers to the total amount of  
monies earned by Lessee before deduction of any expenses, in its  
operations at FCH). The minimum total anticipated revenue during  
the life of this Lease is approximately $25,200, including annual  
Consumer Price Index rental adjustments with a maximum of 2%,  
plus eight and one-half percent (8.5%) fee, during Year 2, and ten  
percent (10%) fee, during Year 3, Lessee’s monthly gross revenues  
from all its operations at FCH. (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the First Amendment for the Capital Projects  
Department’s On-Call Consultant Service Agreements for professional  
engineering design services on City of Fresno water, wastewater, and  
recycled water capital improvement projects (Citywide):  
2.-D.  
ID 25-1073  
1. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services  
Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Fresno,  
California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task  
Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total  
maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00;  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services  
Agreement with Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., of  
Clovis, California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all  
Task Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total  
maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00;  
3. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services  
Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Fresno, California,  
increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task Orders by an  
amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for  
Agreement value of $3,000,000.00;  
a
total maximum  
4. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services  
Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., of Fresno,  
California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task  
Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total  
maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00;  
5. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services  
Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Clovis,  
California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task  
Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total  
maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Progressive  
2.-E.  
ID 25-1120  
Design-Build Agreement with Bomel Construction Company Inc. of Irvine,  
California to increase the design fee by an amount not to exceed  
$341,890.00, for  
$1,954,659.00, and increase contingency by an amount not to exceed  
$35,000.00, for total revised contingency amount not to exceed  
a
total revised contract value not to exceed  
a
$195,000.00 for the North Fulton Parking Structure Project. (Council  
District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing Benefit  
2.-F.  
ID 25-1132  
to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to  
the disposition of real surplus properties located at the corner of Brix  
Avenue and Swift Avenue, east of Cornelia Avenue (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). (Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-239 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 01 with Katch Environmental  
Incorporated dba Katch General of Fresno, California in the amount of  
$203,438.20 with fourteen additional working days for the Garage  
Renovation Project - Project ID HG00020. (Bid File 12500982) (Council  
District 3)  
2.-G.  
2.-H.  
ID 25-1109  
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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 with West Valley Construction  
ID 25-1111  
Company, Incorporated, of Fresno, California in the amount of $0.00 with  
seventy-seven additional working days for the Calwa Townsite Phase II  
Water Main Replacement Project bound by Orange, Church, Cedar and  
Jensen Avenues - Project ID WC00005. (Bid File 12401802) (Council  
District 5 and Fresno County)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
2.-I.  
ID 25-1113  
with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase  
the total contract by an amount not to exceed $126,754.00, paid on a time  
and materials basis with an additional contingency amount not to exceed  
$19,013.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $229,277.00,  
and a revised contingency amount not to exceed $34,392.00, and to  
extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2027, for the Design of  
Booster Pump Replacements at Pump Stations 89A, 150, and 176  
Project. (Council District 6)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Pave More Now - Bid Package A  
2.-J.  
ID 25-1148  
Project (Bid File No. 12600087) at various locations (Citywide):  
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. CP00017, dated August 19,  
2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for  
categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15301/Class  
15302/Class 2;  
1
and  
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $5,723,199 to Cal  
Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive  
and responsible bidder for pavement construction relating to the  
City of Fresno “Pave More Now” - Bid Package A Project (Bid File  
No. 12600087).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-L.  
ID 25-1123  
Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Quinn  
Company of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Caterpillar 430  
backhoe in the amount of $181,707 for the Department of Public Works,  
Street Maintenance Division  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an Amendment to the existing Enterprise Agreement for a  
three-year extension with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.  
(Esri), for GIS licensing and services, in the amount of $1,791,000.  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
ID 25-1125  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 8th Amendment to the Annual  
ID 25-1142  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 Appropriating $5,700 for Costs  
Associated with the Fiscal Year 2026 Senior Hot Meals Program  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-240 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifth Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary  
2.-O.  
ID 25-1134  
Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt  
Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA), by adding the new classification of  
Cybersecurity Specialist and the respective salary step plan range of  
$9,105 - $11,070 monthly, effective September 8, 2025; and amending  
Section 14, Professional Certificate and License Pay, to include Doctor of  
Veterinary Medicine license, effective September 1, 2025 (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-241 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-P.  
ID 25-1013  
Approve a service agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to provide  
homeless street outreach and diversion services through October 17, 2025  
to October 16, 2026, in the total amount of $382,000 funded with Homeless  
Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program. (Bid File  
12501983).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the City-owned 10.27 acre property located at the  
southwest corner of S. Willow Avenue and E. Byrd Avenue (APN:  
481-110-42T) (City Council District 5):  
2.-R.  
ID 25-1061  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Revoking the declaration of Assessor’s Parcel  
Number (APN) 481-110-42T, as exempt surplus land (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the vacant 10.24-acre of Assessor’s  
Parcel Number (APN) 481-110-42T to be surplus and directing staff  
to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-243 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-244 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution in support of a contribution of City  
2.-S.  
ID 25-1097  
funds in the amount of $6,000,000 and a contribution of three City-owned  
parcels along the Parkway Drive Corridor to Cesar Chavez Foundation for  
the development of the Parkview Apartments affordable rental housing  
project, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all  
necessary documents on behalf of the City (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
(Council District 3)  
RESOLUTION 2025-235 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the acquisition, demolition, and future construction of  
up to 100 new mixed-use affordable housing units at 937- 945 F St and  
942 Fagan Alley, APN 467-074-02, 12,568 square foot mixed-use  
2.-T.  
ID 25-4  
a
commercial and residential building (Project). (City Council District 3)  
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared by SWCA  
Environmental Consultants dated July 9, 2025 for the Project  
pursuant  
to  
California  
Environmental  
Quality  
Act  
(CEQA)  
Guidelines.  
2. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Wilson Wong,  
Yolanda Wong, and Stephanie Wong for an amount of $503,000.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the FY 25 Annual Participation Agreement for the Federal  
2.-U.  
2.-V.  
ID 25-1143  
Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition  
$132,505.44 in funds, including interest, forfeited in connection with a  
crime and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute  
related documents, effective through June 30, 2026  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
ID 25-1127  
with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., to extend the term of the Consultant  
Services Agreement by 366 calendar days to June 30, 2026 to complete  
the project and to allocate $50,000 from the total approved contingency  
amount of $64,000, and to increase the contract amount by $29,492 for a  
total contract amount of $737,492 for the professional engineering services  
for the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan; and authorize the Director of Public  
Utilities, or designee, to sign the Second Amendment on behalf of the City  
of Fresno. (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to extend the Agreement to June 30,  
2027, with no additional funding, and authorize the Director of Public  
Utilities, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Consultant  
Services Agreement. (Council Districts 2 and 6)  
2.-W.  
2.-X.  
ID 25-1128  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute an  
ID 25-1100  
Operating Agreement with the San Joaquin River Conservancy for the San  
Joaquin River Parkway (Council District 2 and 6) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2025-245 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 4th Amendment to the Annual  
2.-Z.  
ID 25-1106  
Appropriation  
Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $200,000 for  
Highway Litter Control Services in the Public Works Department.  
(Citywide) (Requires 5 Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-247 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6246, and accepting  
2.-AA.  
ID 25-1110  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on the north side of Alicante Drive west of Willow Avenue (Council  
District 6)  
RESOLUTION 2025-248 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Land Lease and License Agreement with the  
2.-C.  
ID 25-1144  
Department of Air Force for Fresno Air National Guard Base (CANG) at  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The total anticipated revenue is  
nominal for the forty (40) year term of the Agreement. (Council District 4)  
1. Adopt a finding of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)  
(Common Sense) and Class 1/Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)  
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and  
2. Approve the new Land Lease Agreement to Department of Air  
Force for Fresno Air National Guard Base (CANG) for a lease term  
of forty years with an annual nominal revenue of $3.00. (Council  
District 4)  
Councilmember Richardson and Vice President Arias moved the above item  
to Contested Consent for clarification on the lease agreement with the Air  
Force.  
Council discussion included: confirmation the lease was a nominal fee  
agreement established nationally, and not a revenue-generating lease like  
those with traditional tenants; whether the City was pursuing federal funding  
or grants, given that the federal government will significantly benefit from  
the runway and terminal improvements at the airport; whether the current  
joint-use agreement amount of approximately $280,000 annually was fixed  
or subject to increase with the new runway improvements; confirmation the  
agreement had been under negotiation for three years and whether new  
conditions had been imposed on the federal government during that time;  
whether the City has imposed any local values or unrelated conditions, such  
as DEI requirements or event mandates, on the federal government as part  
of the lease, and; confirmation the lease was voluntary and not legally  
required to be entered into by the City.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Actions pertaining to the addition of Notice of Funding Availability to the list  
of procurement methods included in the Regulated Communications  
ordinance:  
2.-K.  
ID 25-1092  
1. BILL - (For Introduction) Amending Sections 4-603, 4-604, 4-605, 4-  
607, and 4-608 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Regulated  
Communications in the City Procurement Process  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
amendment the item.  
There was no Council discussion.  
Vice President Arias motioned to introduce the item with an amendment to  
the regulated communication ordinance, allowing elected officials to  
communicate with bidders and proposers after the administration has  
determined a recommendation and the city council agenda has been  
published.  
BILL B-37 INTRODUCED AS AMENDED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Item be INTRODUCED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing Application to and Participation in the  
Prohousing Designation Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2.-Q.  
ID 25-1015  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for the  
status of the pro-housing designation.  
Council discussion included: status of pro-housing designation  
requirements; update on the completion of the 31 required items to regain  
the city’s pro-housing designation, and when a response was expected;  
clarification on Pro-Housing point system used for pro-housing designation,  
including how many points are needed to qualify and whether specific policy  
actions earn points individually or collectively; confirmation on whether the  
City was currently in a strong position to receive the pro-housing  
designation or if additional Council action was necessary to secure it, and;  
clarification on the implementation of the new application and updated point  
system for the pro-housing designation.  
RESOLUTION 2025-242 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s  
Parcel No. 458-121-20 as Annexation No. 66 to the City of Fresno  
Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special  
Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, October 16, 2025, at  
9:10 am (Located on the southwest corner of North Delno Avenue and  
2.-Y.  
ID 25-1102  
West Belmont Avenue). (Council District 3)  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to clarify  
the name of the applicant was Robert Golden, the sole proprietor of the LLC  
referenced in the disclosure included in the packet.  
RESOLUTION 2025-246 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication: Steve Diddy.  
Public Comment Received  
ID 25-1200  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, Chief Assistant City Attorney Collet announced each  
of the items that would be discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 1:40 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-1162  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; Sumeet Malhi  
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers,  
Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees  
Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic),  
Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire  
Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International  
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police  
Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of  
Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno  
Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno  
Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee  
Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented  
Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager,  
Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller,  
Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant  
Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant  
Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator,  
Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief  
Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to  
Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator,  
Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City  
Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City  
Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach  
Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy  
City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation,  
Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of  
Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development  
Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to  
Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive  
Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager,  
Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs  
Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal  
Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant,  
Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal  
Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program  
Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement  
Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager,  
Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy  
City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney  
III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising  
Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 25-1107  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
California Smoke Shops Association v. City of Fresno, et al;  
United States District Court, Eastern District of California Case Number:  
1:25-cv-00590-KES-HBK;  
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)(2)  
Significant exposure to litigation: 1 potential case  
5.-C.  
ID 25-1161  
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 25-1175  
5.-D.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from closed session at 3:47 P.M. in memory  
of Dr. Joseph Castro, and the children killed in the Annunciation Catholic  
School shooting.  
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The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
September 11, 2025, regular meeting.