2600 Fresno Street

Fresno, CA 93721

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City of Fresno

Meeting Minutes

City Council

President - Mike Karbassi

Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias

Councilmembers:

Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang,

Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza

City Manager - Georgeanne A. White

City Attorney - Andrew Janz

City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC

9:00 AM

Thursday, September 25, 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

Councilmember Vang joined the meeting at 12:22 P.M.

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 Monsignor Robert D. Wenzinger from Saint Anthony of Padua -

Fresno

Pastor Monsignor Robert D. Wenzinger gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Councilmember Perea led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA

THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES

Ceremonial Presentation (ID 25-1006) regarding the proclamation of “Ronny

Jungk Day”- is being co-sponsored by Councilmember Maxwell with

Council President Karbassi.

At the request of the Council President the meeting will be adjourned in

memory of former Fresno County Sheriff, Steven Magarian.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

9:15 A.M. (ID 25-664) regarding the hearing to consider adoption of the

Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle

Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee – was continued to October 16th, 2025, at

9:15 A.M. per Staff.

2-H (ID 25-1236) regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding

to Southwest Fresno Development Corporation – was tabled to October 16,

2025, by Vice President Arias.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION

2-C (ID 25-1203) regarding the first amendment to the consultant services

agreement with Michael K. Nunley and Associates, Inc. - was moved to

contested consent by Councilmember Richardson.

2-N ID (25-1219) regarding the award of a cooperative purchase agreement

to Granicus, Inc., in the amount of $262,458.80, for a three-year renewal of

their digital software subscription - was moved to contested consent by

Councilmember Richardson.

2-X (ID 25-1245) regarding the 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program

(STEP) grant - was moved to contested consent by Council President

Karbassi.

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

Morning Ceremonials

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

ID 25-816

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Ronny Jungk Day”

ID 25-1006

During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this

proclamation is being co-sponsored by Councilmember Maxwell, and

Council President Karbassi.

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Khalsa Mental Health and Cultural Center”

ID 25-1164

PRESENTED

Proclamation of “Oaxaqueño Heritage Month”

ID 25-1165

PRESENTED

Afternoon Ceremonials

Proclamation of “Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor”

ID 25-1262

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Extended gratitude to

Supervisor Chavez for the invitation to be a guest at the recent County-City

Town Hall. Acknowledged the dedicated School Area Team for hosting

families and answering questions about code violations in neighborhoods.

Reported that the District 1 team attended "Dining in the Dark", a fundraiser

supporting the Valley Center for the Blind. Thanked Councilmember

Maxwell for presenting a proclamation at Fresno High School to "The

Outsiders", noting the event was a great success. Expressed appreciation to

Dailey Elementary for the invitation to speak with students in a

“Councilmember for a Day” activity to share ideas for their City. Shared the

team had been actively visiting local businesses that received either the

Facade Improvement Grant or the Energy Efficiency Grant. Noted that grant

funds are still available and encouraged interested restaurants to contact

the District 1 office for assistance. Gave a special shout-out to Janay Conley

for her excellent customer service, as recognized by a local restaurant that

appreciated her support throughout the grant process. Invited seniors to a

"Senior Dance Party" at Trolley Park.

Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Congratulated all who

attended the "Economic Empowerment Summit" held at Clovis Community

College, noting it was inspiring to see attendees exploring ways to invest in

themselves and pursue their goals. Shared he was honored to be a guest

speaker at the "Republican Women Federated" lunch event with engaging

conversation and good food. Expressed appreciation to everyone who

participated in the Fresno State blood drive, highlighting the strong turnout

and enthusiasm from the community. Congratulated Central Valley Veterans

for organizing a successful "Veterans Stand Down" event, which was

ongoing through the end of the week. The event was recognized for

providing vital resources to veterans, including outreach for the homeless,

support for veteran-owned businesses, and assistance navigating

government bureaucracy. Expressed gratitude for the work being done to

support veterans. Announced that Senate Bill 707, an update to the Brown

Act, passed both the Senate and Assembly. The bill includes provisions

allowing Reservists and National Guardsmen to serve in elected roles and

participate remotely during their annual service obligations.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Reported attending the

Maddy Institute’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, where Congressman Jim

Costa was honored for his decades of public service. The event was a

meaningful recognition of both the Institute’s legacy in shaping future

leaders and the Congressman’s contributions to the Central Valley. Noted

that District 7 hosts a Maddy intern nearly every semester and expressed

appreciation for the Institute’s work. Attended the "Greek Fest" in District 7

over the weekend, briefly helped behind the grill, and appreciated the warm

reception from the church community. Congratulated the Better Business

Bureau serving Central California on their 75th anniversary. Attended the

celebration and acknowledged the BBB’s long-standing commitment to

ethical business practices and consumer trust. Thanked everyone who

participated in the 'Mexican Flag Raising Ceremony' at City Hall, which

marked the beginning of Latino Heritage Month. A special welcome was

extended to the new Mexican Consulate who joined the event.

Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Inquired about the status of

the mural policy, and emphasized the importance of finalizing the policy

before Measure “P” awards are distributed and mural projects begin.

Thanked all who attended "Fiestas Patrias", noting that approximately

12,000 attendees were tracked through cell phone usage, not including

children without phones. Expressed appreciation to the Mayor and PARCS

Director for their efforts in completing two new multi-purpose courts for

futsal, basketball, and tennis at Roeding Park. Raised a concern regarding

parking fee structures at regional parks, particularly in light of Measure “P”

funding, and noted inconsistencies in how parking fees are applied during

special events and questioned whether the cost of collecting parking

revenue outweighs the benefits. Requested that this issue be revisited

during the upcoming budget process. Announced that on October 9, 2025,

Fresno Unified School District would host award-winning author Edward

Dennis at San Pablo Park for a family-friendly book signing event featuring

his book “The Boy from Mexico”. Expressed satisfaction that the park’s

murals and open space were being used for such community events.

Congratulated City Manager White’s husband for receiving an award.

Thanked Councilmember Richardson and Council President Karbassi for

holding a press conference related to ongoing litigation, commending their

clear and direct messaging. Emphasized that the City would not be

intimidated by federal threats to withhold funds and would continue to

advocate for its residents’ rights.

Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Reported attending the

Women’s Conference the previous week and praised City Manager White

for doing an excellent job as a panelist during the morning session.

Appreciation was extended to Public Works, Capital Projects, and Assistant

City Manager Nick Mascia for their prompt response to traffic issues on

Herndon Avenue, which were resolved quickly after being reported, and

noted the project was nearly complete. Thanked Director Scott Mozier and

the Public Works team for their continued efforts in the district and

complimented Scott’s extensive knowledge of local streets and

infrastructure. Attended the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Maddy

Institute, where Congressman Jim Costa received the Legacy Award.

Congratulated the congressman and thanked Blake Zante for his leadership

at the Institute. Announced a press conference was held with

Councilmember Perea and the Mayor to launch the “Pave Now, Pay Later”

initiative, which began in District 1 on Shields Avenue near Dailey

Elementary School. Highlighted the emotional impact of Councilmember

Perea’s remarks and noted that the initiative would fund improvements in

areas such as Northwest Fresno, Fig Garden Loop, and West Shaw Avenue.

Joined Fire Chief Alcorn, Police Chief Casto, Mayor Dyer, and

Councilmember Perea in unveiling a new public safety initiative to equip all

firefighters, including their trucks, medical squad vehicles, engines, and

battalion chiefs, with ballistic vests and helmets. The proactive measure

was implemented in response to increasing risks faced by first responders,

referencing past incidents in Idaho and Stockton. Mentioned watching a

PRAC meeting and receiving constituent concerns about the service group

involved. Requested that the administration investigate the complaints and

report back to the Council on whether any of the concerns were valid or

required corrective action.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

City Manager White Reports and Comments. Informed the Council that the

Mayor was in route to the "U.S. Conference of Mayors" and was not present

at the meeting. Acknowledged the many exciting events mentioned by

Councilmembers, including the Pave Now initiative, Roeding Park

multi-sport courts, and the Fresno Fire Department’s ballistic vest program.

Regarding recent litigation involving federal funding, clarified that the

administration’s position was based solely on financial necessity. The City

already expended funds and needed to ensure reimbursement from the

federal government. The litigation was not intended as an indictment of the

federal administration but rather a measure to protect the City’s finances.

Shared that her husband was being honored as Alumnus of the Year by U.C.

Law School in San Francisco (formerly Hastings). Expressed pride in his

over 30 years of legal service to the community and appreciation to

Councilmember Arias for his recognition.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS

9:05 A.M. JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRESNO JOINT POWERS

FINANCING AUTHORITY (JPFA). MEMBERS OF JPFA BOARD:

MAYOR JERRY DYER, COUNCIL PRESIDENT MIKE KARBASSI,

AND COUNCILMEMBER NELSON ESPARZA

JPFA ACTION

HEARING designating and authorizing certain Finance Officers of the City

of Fresno (City) to sign various investment and commercial banking

documents, and to provide verbal instruction required for prudent financial

administration and safekeeping of Fresno Joint Powers Finance Authority

(JPFA) funds and property.

ID 25-1266

The above item was called to order at 10:05 A.M. and there was no

presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed

Council. Public comment closed at 10:06 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION JPFA-62 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Council President

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

the following vote:

Aye: 2 - Karbassi, Esparza

Absent: 1 - Dyer

HEARING consenting to and authorizing investment monies in the Local

ID 25-1267

Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) in the custody of the State Treasurer for

purposes of prudent financial administration and safekeeping of Fresno

Joint Powers Finance Authority (JPFA) funds, and authorizing certain

Finance Officers of the City of Fresno (City) in connection therewith.

The above item was called to order at 10:06 A.M. and there was no

presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed

Council. Public comment closed at 10:06 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION JPFA-63 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Council President

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

the following vote:

Aye: 2 - Karbassi, Esparza

Absent: 1 - Dyer

CITY ACTION

RESOLUTION - Appoint and authorize certain Finance Officers of the City

of Fresno (City) to sign City checks and various investment and

ID 25-1268

commercial banking documents, and to provide verbal instruction required

for the prudent financial administration and safekeeping of City funds.

The above item was called to order at 10:07 A.M. and there was no

presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed

Council. Public comment closed at 10:07 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2025-266 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember

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

the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

RESOLUTION - Consenting to and authorizing investment of monies in the

ID 25-1269

Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) in the custody of the State Treasurer

for purposes of investment, and authorizing certain Finance Officers in

connection therewith

The above item was called to order at 10:08 A.M. and there was no

presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed

Council. Public comment closed at 10:08 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2025-267 ADOPTED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

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

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

9:10 A.M.

Actions pertaining to the Program Year (PY) 2024 Consolidated Annual

Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development

(CPD) programs:

ID 25-1048

1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the PY 2024

CAPER; and

2. Adopt PY 2024 CAPER and authorize submission to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The above item was called to order at 10:08 A.M. and there was no

presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed

Council. Public comment closed at 10:09 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

9:15 A.M.

HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction

Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee; and

related Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129.

ID 25-664

1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report SCH No.

2024091129, adopting Findings of Fact as required by Public

Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section

15091, Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and

CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, Adopting the Findings of Fact

and Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Public

Resources Code Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section

15093, as Related to the Adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled

Reduction Program and Nexus Study.

a. ADOPT the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding

Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section

15091; and

b. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

(MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled Nexus Study,

Reduction Program, and Capital Improvement Plan as described in

the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study

document dated September 2025, prepared pursuant to the

requirements of California Public Resources Code Section 21099,

CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.3(B), 15064.7, and 15126.4, and

the Mitigation Fee Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

a. ADOPT the Nexus Study based on the Council’s

determination that the Vehicle Miles Reduction Program and

Nexus Study was prepared in compliance with the Mitigation

Fee Act and meets all requirements for a nexus study

b. ADOPT the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the

Council’s determination that the CIP was prepared pursuant

to the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act.

c. ADOPT the Program inclusive of the VMT Mitigation Fee

based on the Council’s determination that the public

facilities,

services,

and

amenities

contemplated

are

individually and collectively necessary to contribute to the

reduction of VMT Citywide, and that the VMT Mitigation Fee

is in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and is supported

by the Nexus Study.

3. BILL (for introduction) - Adding Article 4.17 to Chapter 12 of the

Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Vehicle Miles Traveled

Mitigation Fee

4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 593rd Amendment to the Master

Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a Vehicle Miles

Traveled Mitigation Fee in the Planning Section for Planning and

Development Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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

continued to October 16th, 2025, at 9:15 A.M. per Staff.

TABLED

9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 16, 2025, AT 9:20 A.M.)

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

ID 25-1150

Application

P23-00149;

No.

P21-05870;

Development

Environmental

Permit

Application

No.

and

Assessment

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

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

Central Avenues (Council District 3)

1. ADOPT

Mitigated

Negative

Declaration

prepared

for

Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149

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

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.

2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P21-05778

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

from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire

Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno.

3. BILL

(for Introduction and Adoption)

Approving Pre-zone

Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend the

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

property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited Agricultural) zone

district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH (Heavy Industrial)

zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of Fresno IH/ANX

(Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overly)

zone district (±35.77 acres).

4. APPROVE

Development Permit Application No. P23-00149,

requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility for

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

to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2025,

and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05778,

Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related environmental

assessment.

CONTINUED AS NOTED

11:00 A.M.

Appearance by Rebecca Rangel regarding “Homelessness in Fresno”

(District 1 Resident)

ID 25-1276

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.

During approval of the Consent Calendar, Council President Karbassi

reregistered a NO vote for item 2-S (ID 25-1201).

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: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

Approval of the Regular and Special Meeting Minutes for September 11,

2025

2.-A.

2.-B.

ID 25-1255

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the appointment of Terry Burns as a Park Resident-Alternate to

ID 25-1237

the MobileHome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission to a

term ending June 30, 2028.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the Butler and Eighth Trunk Sewer Repair Project

2.-D.

ID 25-1204

(Bid File No. 12600025) (Council District 5):

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

pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2 of

the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Butler

and Eighth Sewer Trunk Sewer Repair Project;

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $974,912.00 to

Dawson-Mauldin LLC of Selma, California, as the lowest

responsive and responsible bidder for the Butler and Eighth Trunk

Sewer Repair Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement

with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase the

total contract by an amount not to exceed $32,463.00, paid on a time and

materials basis, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed

2.-E.

ID 25-1215

$265,663.00, with

remaining contingency amount not to exceed

$20,000.00, and extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2028,

for the engineering design services related to the Wellhead Treatment

Improvements at Pump Station 101A Project. (Council District 7)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve for the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Safety Network

2.-F.

2.-G.

ID 25-1238

Incorporated of Fresno, California, for traffic control with KRC Safety

Company Incorporated of Visalia, California for the Rebid Requirements

Contract to Furnish and Install Polyethylene Water Service Replacements -

Year No. 2, - Project ID WC00095. (Bid File 12300617) (City Wide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 14th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation

ID 25-1225

Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $2,465,200 in FY 2025 City

Council Department operating and capital carryover and trueing up the

Department of Public Works Council Infrastructure Capital Project

budgeted carryover totals (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to

Mayor’s Veto).

RESOLUTION 2025-268 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-H.

ID 25-1236

Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to

Southwest Fresno Development Corporation (SWFDC)

1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement with

SWFDC modifying the scope of services for the No Place Like

Home Initiative

During approval of the Agenda City Clerk Stermer announced this item was

tabled to October 16, 2025, by Vice President Arias.

Actions pertaining to Repealing the 2022 California Fire Code and

Adopting of the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments:

1. ***BILL B-39 (Introduced September 11, 2025)(For Adoption) -

Adopting express findings of necessity related to local climatic,

topographical, and geological conditions, which make the City’s

amendments to the California Fire Code reasonably necessary,

repealing Article 10 of Chapter 5, and adding Article 10 to Chapter

5 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to fire and life safety

regulations (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-I.

ID 25-1251

ORDINANCE 2025-39 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-J.

2.-K.

ID 25-1217

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions pertaining to the award of a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with

Beam Global regarding EV ARC charging systems:

1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing an

ID 25-1241

exception to formal bidding procedures and award of the Sole

Source Purchase of seven EV ARC charging systems from Beam

Global in the amount of $638,209 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2. Approve the award of a Sole Source Product Purchase Agreement

to Beam Global of San Diego, California for the purchase of seven

EV ARC charging systems in the amount of $638,209 for the

General Services Department

3. Authorize the General Services Department Director or designee to

execute the agreement and all related documents

RESOLUTION 2025-264 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Gordian

2.-L.

ID 25-1242

Group, Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina through January 7, 2026, plus five

optional one-year extensions for the continued implementation of a Job

Order Contracting (JOC) program for facility repairs and maintenance,

infrastructure improvements, emergency or time-sensitive work, and small

and medium capital projects for Airports Department, Capital Projects

Department, and the General Services Department (Bid File 9696)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 592nd Amendment to the Master Fee

2.-M.

ID 25-1244

Schedule (MFS) Resolution No. 80-420 to add and revise Trolley Rental

Fees for the General Government Section for the General Services

Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-269 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Support Revolution Inc. is Uniquely

2.-O.

2.-P.

ID 25-1233

Qualified and approve the Third-Party Support Services Agreement with

Support Revolution for PeopleSoft HRMS support for an amount not to

exceed $757,284.42

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to the Requirements Contract with UBEO

ID 25-1234

(formerly Ray Morgan Company) to extend citywide copier lease and

maintenance services Contract No. 9592 through July 1, 2029, and

increase the annual contract amount to $512,600 to include additional

equipment and services, for a total contract amount not to exceed

$3,209,900.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve

Local Housing Trust Fund Assignment and Assumption

2.-Q.

2.-R.

ID 25-1094

Agreement between the City of Fresno, Self-Help Enterprises, and La

Hacienda Mobile, LLC, for the purchase of the La Hacienda Mobile Home

Park located at 104 East Sierra Avenue, Fresno, California 93710

(Council District 6)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello

ID 25-1158

House to operate Clarion Pointe as an emergency shelter for individuals

experiencing homelessness. The Fourth Amendment will extend the current

emergency shelter operations to December 31, 2025, in a total amount of

$562,500. This will be funded using $536,500 from Homeless Housing

Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program fund and $26,000 of

unexpended funds from the Encampment Resolution Fund Round

(ERF-2)-Village of Hope Project. (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION - Amending Resolution Number 2021-201 to Update the

Local Housing Trust Fund Program Guidelines (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

2.-S.

ID 25-1201

During approval of the Consent Calendar, Council President Karbasi

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

5-1 by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson, Esparza

No: 1 - Karbassi

Absent: 1 - Vang

RESOLUTION 2025-270 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

***RESOLUTION

Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2025-70 and

2.-T.

ID 25-1224

authorizing joint application to and participation in the Homekey+ Program

with Self-Help Enterprises and La Hacienda Mobile, LLC for the La

Hacienda Mobile Estates project and authorizing the City Manager or

designee to sign all required implementing documents (Council District 6)

(Subject to Mayors Veto)

RESOLUTION 2025-271 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. for

2.-U.

2.-V.

ID 25-1272

environmental consulting services for the General Plan Program

Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) in an amount not to exceed $450,000,

for a term through December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year

extensions (Bid File 12600114)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions relating to repealing and adding Building Regulations in the Fresno

ID 25-1252

Municipal Code

1. ***BILL B-40 (Introduced September 11, 2025)(For Adoption)

Repealing and Replacing Sections 11-101 Through 11-109 of

Article 1, Chapter 11 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the

Adoption and Amendment of the 2025 Edition of the California

Building Standards Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

ORDINANCE 2025-40 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Actions relating to repealing and reenacting Building Regulations in the

2.-W.

ID 25-1253

Fresno Municipal Code

1. ***BILL B-41 (Introduced September 11, 2025)(For Adoption)

Related to Local Climatic Topographical and Geological Conditions

Repealing Article 6 Section 11-627 and Reenacting Article

Section 11-627 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s

Veto)

ORDINANCE 2025-41 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Action pertaining to Senate Bill 1383 - California’s Short-Lived Climate

2.-Y.

ID 25-978

Pollutant Reduction Strategy (SB 1383) Local Assistance Grant Program

funds:

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section

15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Guidelines;

2. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Central California Food Bank

is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the

agreement; and,

3. Approve a Service Agreement with Central California Food Bank

for edible food recovery services in the amount not to exceed

$300,000.00 using Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant

Program Fiscal Year 2022-23 Organic Waste Recycling funds

supporting organic waste recovery. (Citywide)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6466 as

Annexation No. 159 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No.

11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public

hearing for Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 9:10 am (Northeast corner of

South Fordham Avenue and East Church Avenue). (Council District 5)

2.-Z.

ID 25-1205

RESOLUTION 2025-273 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the reappointment of Sean Zweifler to the Active Transportation

Advisory Committee (ATAC) for a term ending October 1, 2028

2.-AA.

ID 25-1235

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with

2.-C.

ID 25-1203

Michael K. Nunley and Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase

the total contract by an amount not to exceed $158,154.00, paid on a time

and materials basis, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed

$467,199.00 with a remaining contingency in the amount of $30,000.00, for

the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Stations 177 and 185

Project. (Council District 6)

Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to

get clarification on the cost increase.

Council discussion included: difference between the original $2.89 million

estimate and the revised total of $467,199, and clarification on whether

certain phases or costs were excluded; clarification that Exhibit “A” refers

specifically to a carbon dioxide removal device; and, whether any of the

listed pump stations have received resident complaints regarding

manganese in their water pipes.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice

President Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Granicus,

ID 25-1219

2.-N.

Inc., in the amount of $262,458.80, for a three-year renewal of their digital

software subscription used in the management of City meetings

Councilmember Richardson Councilmember Richardson moved the above

item to Contested Consent to confirm questions were answered.

Council discussion included: confirmation previous questions were

answered and noted that any remaining discussion would take place outside

the meeting.

APPROVED

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by

Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

Actions pertaining to the 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program

ID 25-1245

2.-X.

(STEP) grant:

1. Authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept $635,000 in

grant funding for the 2026 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno

Police Department from the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) through the California Office of Traffic

Safety (OTS)

2. Authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute the agreement

and all related documentation applicable to the 2026 STEP grant

3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 13th Amendment to the Annual

Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate

$476,300 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the

Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) (Requires Five

Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Council President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent to

discuss traffic enforcement.

Council discussion included: department was commended for its proactive

efforts in addressing distracted driving, DUI, speeding, and street racing,

particularly in Northwest Fresno; although street racing has decreased,

chronic speeding remains a frequent complaint; whether current operational

funds, not training funds, can be used for targeted speed enforcement

operations in specific corridors; and, residents often do not report speeding

incidents despite frequent complaints on platforms like Nextdoor, making it

difficult to collect actionable data.

RESOLUTION 2025-272 ADOPTED

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Vice

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

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

unscheduled communication: Pieter Friedrich, Nathan Squire, Frederick

Mark Leisidsa, Danielle Vu, and Stephen Quick.

Unscheduled Communication Public Comment Received - Accepted by

Council President

ID 25-1336

4. CITY COUNCIL

WORKSHOP - Presentation of Public Bank

4.-A.

ID 25-1062

The above item was presented to Council by Central Valley Urban Institute

Executive Director Eric Payne, California Public Banking Alliance Executive

Director Trinity Tran, and Rick Gerling.

There was no Council discussion.

Presented

RESOLUTION - Amending Rule 4 and 14 of the Council Rules of

ID 25-1301

4.-B.

Procedure Related to Recess and Adjournment

The above item did not have a presentation to Council. Upon call, no

members of the public addressed Council.

Council discussion included: proposed rule change would allow the

presiding officer to call a recess without requiring a council vote each time,

streamlining meeting operations; change would also cover unplanned

recesses due to technical issues, such as audio or video feed failures;

Council retains the ability to override any unilateral action by the presiding

officer through a majority vote; and, in the event of a tie vote on a motion to

adjourn or recess, the motion fails and the meeting continues.

RESOLUTION 2025-265 ADOPTED

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember

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

carried by the following vote:

Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza

Absent: 1 - Vang

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 10:36 A.M., and again at 2:08 P.M.

5.-A.

ID 25-1265

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

During open session, City Attorney Janz reported. The Fresno City Council

directed the City Attorney to initiate litigation by a 4–2 vote, authorizing the

filing of an unfair bargaining claim before the Public Employment Relations

Board against Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1027 (ATU);

Councilmembers Karbassi, Arias, Vang, and Richardson voted in favor,

Councilmembers Perea and Esparza opposed, and Councilmember

Maxwell was absent.

DISCUSSED

5.-B.

ID 25-1147

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO

INITIATE LITIGATION

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

During open session, City Attorney Janz reported. The Fresno City Council

authorized litigation against the Ford Motor Vehicle Corporation by a vote of

6–0, with Councilmembers Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson,

and Esparza voting in favor; Councilmember Vang was absent.

DISCUSSED

5.-C.

5.-D.

ID 25-1275

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION

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

Case Name: Michelle Quintero vs. City of Fresno et al.; Fresno Superior

Court Case No. 24CECG02800

DISCUSSED

ID 25-1298

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

DISCUSSED

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

5.-E.

5.-F.

ID 25-1304

DISCUSSED

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

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

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

public employee.

ID 25-1287

Title: City Clerk

2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor

negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi.

Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk

DISCUSSED

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

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

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

public employee.

5.-G.

ID 25-1288

Title: City Attorney

2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor

negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi.

Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT