2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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City of Fresno

Meeting Minutes

City Council

President - Mike Karbassi

Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmembers:

Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, District 5 - Vacant,

Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza

City Manager - Georgeanne A. White

City Attorney - Andrew Janz

City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC

9:00 AM

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Council Chambers

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

date and time above written.

9:05 A.M. ROLL CALL

Council District 5 is vacant pending a March 18, 2025, special election.

Present: 5 -

Council President Mike Karbassi

Vice President Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmember Annalisa Perea

Councilmember Nick Richardson

Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Absent: 1 - Councilmember Tyler Maxwell

Invocation by Pastor Kevin Foster of Lifebridge Community Church

Pastor Kevin Foster gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

CITY CLERK STERMER ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE

REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:

9:15 A.M. (ID 25-132) regarding tobacco and vapor sales, smoke shops, and

definitions in the Citywide Development Code - tabled to March 13, 2025 by

the City Attorneys Office.

2-G (ID 25-221) regarding the declaration of surplus personal property in

support of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project - tabled

with no return date by staff.

2-L (ID 25-253) regarding the lease of city-owned agricultural land at the

Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility - tabled to the

March 13, 2025 by staff.

5.-A. (ID 25-218) regarding Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC.,

v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298 - tabled

to the March 13, 2025, by the City Attorney's office.

5.-C. ID (ID25-280) regarding City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy

Communities Court of Appeal Case No.: F084662; and Fresno Building

Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno Court of Appeal Case No. F084666

- tabled to the March 13, 2025, by the City Attorney's office.

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Perea,the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried

by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Maxwell

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Proclamation for "Mid Valley’s Recycler of the Year"

Proclamation “Community Media Access Collaborative” Day

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

ID 25-116

PRESENTED

ID 25-199

PRESENTED

ID 25-44

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Recognized the Beautify

Fresno team for organizing a successful cleanup at the Shields and Weber

intersection. Discussed the grand opening of Casita Feliz highlighted it's

contributions to the LGBTQ community. Participated in the Support Blue

Run with Councilmembers Karbassi and Richardson. Recognized Sheer

Bliss Spa as the District 1 Business of the Month and encouraged

community support. Asked residents to continue to report potholes,

tree-trimming needs, and other concerns to help the district set priorities

when drafting the upcoming budget. Requested an update on timelines and

enforcement regarding the illegal breeding ordinance.

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Recognized the

Fresno Animal Center for the recent "Blind Date with a Dog" adoption event.

Announced his participation in the Support Blue Run. Recapped the

successful District 6 meeting that focused on the chicanes traffic calming

project in Northeast Fresno. Announced an upcoming Beautify Fresno event

in the McArdle neighbor and an upcoming District 6 town hall meeting at

McArdle Elementary School. Congratulated his aunt, Nancy Richardson, for

"out-recycling" him.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Discussed the Read

Across America event he attended at Rowell Elementary School in District

7. Announced the appointment of Councilmember Richardson to the School

Liaison Subcommittee, considerations for filling the remaining vacancy and

timing of the first meeting. Discussed the reopening of Crossroads Village, a

141 unit affordable housing project in District 7. Congratulated LGBTQ+

resource center, Casita Feliz, for the grand opening and expressed his

support for the mission of the new business.

Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Discussed concrete repairs

and speed bump installations in the Tower District and South Tower area,

and street repaving efforts in Southwest Fresno. Acknowledged the Public

Works Department’s efforts to replace trees in empty tree wells in downtown

Fresno. Reported on his graveyard shift ride-along in the Central and

Southwest Districts, and recognized increasing property crimes in the Tower

District, largely driven by un-housed individuals. Announced plans to

discuss crime concerns, especially property crimes and open drug use, with

the Police Chief. Announced the arrest of two individuals that had been

pulling people over portraying themselves as Immigration and Customs

Enforcement agents but were not.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Highlighted

Councilmember Maxwell’s work on the Marjaree Mason Center’s new

facility and bringing the neighborhood together in support of the project.

Recognized Nicole Linder’s leadership in securing resources for the

Marjaree Mason Center project. Discussed the importance of the Sarah's

Court affordable housing project in District 5 as a bridge to a better future.

Expressed gratitude for all the people that made the Support Blue Run a

success. Expressed gratitude to police officers, firefighters, and first

responders. Recognized all City of Fresno Fire Fighters and Police Officers

for the great job they do and prayed for their safety.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Announced the swearing-in ceremony

for new Police Chief, Mindy Casto. Discussed his attendance at the Chief

Executive Officer of the Year Event organized by The Business Journal.

Announced the opening of the Marjaree Mason Center's Isnardi Foundation

Building which was constructed without debt thanks to the many donations

received. Announced several events taking place the upcoming weekend.

Highlighted 420 high quality affordable housing units in Fresno thanks to

projects like Brandhaven and Sarah's Court at Fancher Creek.

City Manager White Reports and Comments. Expressed appreciation for

being back in Fresno after being away a few days.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

Joint Meeting of the City Council, The City in Its Capacity as

Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of

Fresno and The Fresno Revitalization Corporation

9:05 A.M. JOINT MEETING

Actions pertaining to the affordable residential housing project at

1241-1263 Broadway Plaza, Fresno, California commonly known as Hotel

Fresno:

ID 25-261

1. Approve a Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Owner

Participation Agreement with Broadway Plaza Family Apartments, LP and

the City of Fresno, in its capacity as Housing Successor to the

Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno (District 3).

The above item was called to order at 9:48 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Redevelopment Director Murphey. Upon call, no members of the

public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 9:50 A.M.

Council discussion included: Project timeline, affordable housing

expansion, and the completion of the Hotel Fresno Renovation.

FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE: On motion of Member

Dyer, seconded by Member Arias, the above item was adopted. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Richardson, Esparza, Dyer

Absent: 1 - Maxwell

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Maxwell

9:10 A.M. JOINT MEETING (CONTINUED TO MARCH 13, 2025, AT

9:10 A.M.)

***RESOLUTION - Repealing Resolution Number 2024-125 and replacing

it with language in support of a contribution of City and Housing Successor

Agency land toward the Ventura Family Apartments project located on

Cesar Chavez Blvd between Seventh and Eighth streets (City Council

District 5) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

ID 25-27

CONTINUED AS NOTED

9:15 A.M.

HEARING for Consideration of Text Amendment Application No.

P23-03410 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental

ID 25-132

Assessment No. P23-03410, amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of

the Citywide Development Code, relating to Tobacco and Vapor Sales,

Smoke Shops, and Definitions.

1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No.

P23-03410 dated January 15, 2025, that Text Amendment

Application No. P23-03410 is exempt from the California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)

of the CEQA Guidelines.

2. BILL (for introduction) amending Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of

the Citywide Development Code, relating to relating to Tobacco and

Vapor Sales, Smoke Shops, and Definitions.

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

tabled to March 13, 2025 by the City Attorneys Office.

TABLED

9:20 A.M.

HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P22-03846, Pre-zone

Application No. P22-04069 and the related Environmental Assessment No.

ID 25-242

P22-03846/P22-04069 pertaining

approximately

20.23 acres

property on the north and south sides of West Ashlan Avenue between

North Polk and North Gregory Avenues (Council District 1)

1. ADOPT

Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental

Assessment No. P22-03846/P22-04069 dated December 6, 2024,

for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) and Addendum dated January 15, 2025.

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P22-03846

(for the Ashlan-Polk Nos. 3 and 4 Reorganization) proposing

detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North

Central Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.

3. BILL

(For introduction and adoption)

Approving Pre-zone

Application No. P22-04069 proposing to pre-zone approximately

9.54 acres of the subject property from the County of Fresno RR/NB

(Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to

the City of Fresno RS-5/ANX (Single-Family Residential, Medium

Density/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) zone

district; and approximately 9.78 acres of the subject property from

the RR/NB (Rural Residential/Neighborhood Beautification) zone

district to the City of Fresno RS-5/cz (Single-Family Residential,

Medium Density/conditions of zoning) zone district.

The above item was called to order at 9:52 A.M. and was presented to

Council by Planning Manager Trejo. Upon call, no members of the public

addressed Council. Public comment closed at 9:54 A.M.

Council discussion included: Land designation breakdown and the

designated purpose. Inquiry about the remaining 0.93 acres and its

designation.

RESOLUTION 2025-44 ADOPTED

BILL B-4 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-4

On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Maxwell

10:00 A.M.

Appearance by Jerry Veliz regarding “Create Bus lanes” (District 7

Resident)

ID 25-262

APPEARED

2. CONSENT CALENDAR

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

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

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the

following vote:

Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Maxwell

Approval of the minutes for February 13, 2025

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 25-264

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

BILL - (For introduction) - Amending Subsection (a) of Section 7-504, and

ID 25-234

Subsection (a) of Section 7-505 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to

the local Sales and Use Taxes

BILL B-5 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Habitat Restoration and Revegetation Plan in

2.-C.

ID 25-252

support of the River West Eaton Trail Extension Project:

1. RESOLUTION - Adopting Findings Pursuant to California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15091 and

15093 as Required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15096 for the

Habitat Restoration and Revegetation Plan in Support of the River

West Eaton Trail Extension Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the Application and Acceptance of

$172,000.00 in Grant Funds from the Wildlife Conservation Board

and Authorizing Execution of Grant Related Documents for the

Habitat Restoration and Revegetation Plan in Support of the River

West Eaton Trail Extension Project. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-42 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-43 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 in the amount of $149,515.21, with

2.-D.

2.-E.

2.-F.

ID 25-149

Twenty-Nine additional working days for the redesign of the First Street

bridge canal liner and balancing of Contract Bid Item overruns and

underruns with American Paving Company of Fresno, California for the

Rebid Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program Phase II at Various

Locations Project - Project ID PW00771. (Bid File 12400024-1) (Council

Districts 4 and 7)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

ID 25-184

BKF Engineers, a California Corporation in the amount of $107,376.00 for

a total increased contract amount of $1,143,125.00, with $3,700.00

remaining contingency, for additional professional engineering services

required for the design of plans and general construction documents for the

Herndon Avenue Widening between Polk Avenue and Milburn Avenue

Project. (Council District 2)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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

ID 25-194

located on the east side of Broadway Avenue, north of Divisadero Street in

Fresno, California (Council District 3):

1. Adopt

Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment

Number P23-01843, pursuant to Section 15303/Class 3 of the

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,

2. RESOLUTION - Approving the Summary Vacation of those portions

of the public street easements located on the east side of Broadway

Avenue, north of Divisadero Street,

3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a 475.3 square foot portion of public

street right of way located on the east side of Broadway Avenue,

north of Divisadero Street, Fresno, California 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 on the

east side of Broadway Avenue, north of Divisadero Street;

(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 0.011-acre (475.3

square feet) City owned, undeveloped portion of land, located on the

east side of Broadway Avenue, north of Divisadero Street, adjacent

to Assessor’s Parcel Number 459-304-01, in the amount of

$1,238.00 to Margaret R. Boyajian Courtis and Jeffrey L. Boyajian,

and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the

Purchase and Sale Agreement and associated Grant Deed and

escrow documents on behalf of the City for the transfer of the subject

property.

RESOLUTION 2025-45 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-46 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-47 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Action pertaining to the declaration of surplus personal property in support

2.-G.

ID 25-221

of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project: (Council

Districts 1 and 7)

1. ***Resolution

Declaring certain City-owned materials and

equipment as surplus personal property and authorizing their sale at

public auction to the highest bidder. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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

tabled with no return date by staff.

TABLED

Approve a Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

ID 25-222

2.-H.

Blair Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Incorporated of Fresno,

California, in the amount of $41,529, increasing the total contract amount to

$251,559 with the remaining contingency amount not to exceed $8,000, for

civil engineering design services and preparation of construction

documents for the Southbound Polk Avenue Widening Project from

Gettysburg Avenue to Shaw Avenue. (Council District 1)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve Contract Change Order No. 05 in the amount of $159,863.55, with

ID 25-225

2.-I.

no additional working days for price escalations and additional work items

with Emmett’s Excavation, Incorporated of Clovis, California for the Traffic

Signal Improvements and Construction of Storm Drainage Facilities at

West Clinton Avenue and North Valentine Avenue Project - Project ID

PW00678 / PW00944. (Bid File 3751) (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the new Fire Station 12 Project: (Bid File No.

ID 25-43

2.-J.

125000492) (Council District 1)

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

pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA), Environmental Assessment No. XC00050;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 29th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation

Resolution

No.

2024-122

appropriating

$14,300,000.00 for the Fire Station 12 Construction Contract

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

3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $14,299,313.54 for

the Base Bid plus all three (3) Add Alternates to Solpac

Construction, Inc. dba Soltek Pacific Construction Company of San

Diego, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder

for the Fire Station 12 Project.

RESOLUTION 2025-48 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions related to amending agreement #A211006364 with the California

2.-K.

ID 25-226

Office of Emergency

Services (Cal OES):

1. Approve Acceptance of Cal OES 8th Amendment for an additional

$50,000 for Haz Mat Training Agreement #A211006364, and

authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel to staff

vacancies caused by training attendance

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 37th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 Appropriating $50,000 for

Amendment Eight for Haz Mat Training Agreement A211006364

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

RESOLUTION 2025-49 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the lease of city-owned agricultural land at the

2.-L.

ID 25-253

Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File

#101824DN) (District 3):

Adopt

determination

finding of Categorical Exemption per staff

pursuant to Sections 15301/Class and

15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines

Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno

and James F. Cook in the amount of $243,200 annually for lease of

approximately 400 acres of City-owned agricultural land at the

Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF)

for an initial term through December 31, 2028, plus one optional

four-year extension; and authorize the Director of General Services

or designee to execute the Lease Agreement and subsequent

extensions on the City’s behalf

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

tabled to the March 13, 2025, by staff.

TABLED

Reject the proposal received for a requirements contract for uniform and

ID 25-214

2.-M.

linen services (Bid File 9687) (Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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

grant of up to $15 million from the National Park Service’s Outdoor

Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Program to fund Phase II

Development of South Peach Avenue Park located at 2155 South Peach

Avenue and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all related

documents on behalf of the City (District 5)

2.-N.

ID 25-251

RESOLUTION 2025-50 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Authorize the Chief of Police to enter a one-year agreement with options

2.-O.

ID 25-239

for two one-year extensions with County of Fresno for the reimbursement of

five Fresno Police Officers, one Police Sergeant, and one Crime Analyst,

which will be assigned to the Adult Compliance Team (ACT)/ Multi-Agency

Gang Enforcement Consortium Team (MAGEC) in an amount of

$5,820,225 for three years (or $1,940,075 on an annual fiscal year basis).

This amount will vary for years two and three as it is dependent upon

contractual agreements with the various bargaining groups.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal

2.-P.

ID 25-240

bidding procedures and award of a sole source purchase agreement with

Dooley Enterprises for the purchase of law enforcement ammunition for an

amount not to exceed $282,400 annually for each budget year (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-51 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to a $50,000,000 Low-Interest Loan through the State

2.-Q.

ID 25-168

Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the

Sidestream Nitrate Control Project at the Fresno-Clovis Regional

Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2024120578) dated

December 2024, for the proposed Sidestream Nitrate Control

Project, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities or

designee(s) to prepare and submit grant applications, accept funds,

and execute any financial assistance agreements and amendments

with the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf

of the City of Fresno for the planning, design, and construction of the

Sidestream Treatment System at the Fresno-Clovis Wastewater

Reclamation Facility (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);

3. ***RESOLUTION - The City of Fresno, California stating its intention

to be reimbursed for expenditures incurred ahead of approval of the

disbursement of Clean Water State Revolving Fund funds from the

State Water Resources Control Board for the Sidestream

Treatment System at the Fresno-Clovis Wastewater Reclamation

Facility (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2025-52 ADOPTED

RESOLUTION 2025-53 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Award a Requirements Contract to Univar Solutions USA LLC, for the

2.-R.

2.-S.

ID 25-201

purchase of bulk calcium hydroxide, for three years with an option for two

one-year extensions, in the amount of $4,374,165.77. (Bid File 12402973)

(Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the

ID 25-255

Fresno Council of Governments for the Measure "C" Transit Oriented

Development Grant Program Cycle XIII in the amount not to exceed

$1,520,000 for the Project(s) to support transit oriented development; and

Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement

Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee. (Council District 7)

(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-54 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Adopting the 43rd Amendment to the Annual

2.-T.

2.-U.

ID 25-224

Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $849,900 for new

capital improvement projects in the Public Works Department (Citywide)

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

RESOLUTION 2025-55 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Applications for Grant

ID 25-244

Funds for the 2025/2026 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality

Improvement Program and the Surface Transportation Block Grant

Program Call for Projects from the Fresno Council of Governments and

Authorizing the Execution of all Application Related Documents by the

Public Works Director, the Transportation Director, or designees.

(Citywide)

RESOLUTION 2025-56 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Reject the proposal received for Fire Suppression and Fire Alarm Systems

Services at Various locations (Bid File No. 12500182).

2.-V.

ID 25-112

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve City Attorney Amended At-Will Agreement.

2.-W.

ID 25-258

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council with unscheduled

communication:

4. CITY COUNCIL

WORKSHOP - Clovis Unified Partnership

4.-A.

ID 25-207

The above item was presented to Council by Clovis Unified School Board

President Yolanda Moore, Clovis Unified Superintendent Dr. Corrine

Folmer, and Clovis Unified School Board member Clinton Olivier.

Council discussion included: Acknowledgment of ongoing and challenging

issues in the Pinedale area. Clovis Unified's involvement, and recognition.

Trustee Olivier’s efforts, highlighting the value of having a former

councilmember engaged. Firsthand experiences visiting businesses and

liquor stores. Acknowledgment of City Attorney Jans and Code Enforcement

for their efforts in addressing local issues. Smoke Shop Issues, the success

of closing down a problematic smoke shop and its impact on the area.

Neighborhood Walkthrough in the Blackstone area and continued

challenges, including a liquor store with trash issues. Partnership and

community effort working together and holding local businesses

accountable. Shutting down the Warming Center near a school due to its

negative impact on the neighborhood. Challenges of regulating smoke

shops. Support for Closing Smoke Shops Across the City to ensure safety

and reduce crime. Comparison with Clovis City’s automatic ban on smoke

shops and its effectiveness in maintaining neighborhood safety. Importance

of prioritizing children's safety and the well-being of all neighborhoods, and

future collaboration.

PRESENTED

5. CLOSED SESSION

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

would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 10:04 A.M.

5.-A.

5.-B.

5.-C.

ID 25-218

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno

Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298

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

tabled to the March 13, 2025.

TABLED

ID 25-278

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION -

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1): City of Fresno v.

United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation; US Court of

Federal Claims 1:16-cv-01276

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

session announcements for this item.

DISCUSSED

ID 25-280

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities Court of Appeal

Case No.: F084662; and Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of

Fresno Court of Appeal Case No.: F084666 (PARCS Department)

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

tabled to the March 13, 2025.

TABLED

5.-D.

ID 25-287

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)

Case Name: City of Fresno v. Kochar Vardanyan;

(Code Enforcement case number E24- 01739)

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

session announcements for this item.