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, June 26, 2025  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:08 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 Dr. Ghia Xiong, Director of The Fresno Center’s Living Well Center  
City Manager White 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  
Councilmember Vang Recused himself from the 9:35 A.M. Hearing (ID  
25-869).  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-E (ID 25-851) regarding contract change order no. 3 in the amount of  
$13,554.81, with twenty-one additional working days for revisions to  
retaining wall improvements with Avison Construction Company – was  
moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias.  
2-M (ID 25-42) regarding the City Studios affordable housing development  
located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue - was moved to contested consent  
by Vice President Arias.  
2-O (ID 25-798) regarding the HOME Investment Partnerships Agreement  
for the Dakota Apartments project to be located at 3787 N. Blackstone  
Avenue - was moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias.  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. 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 for “Republic Services Recycler of the Year Awards”  
Proclamation for “Diane Carbray”  
ID 25-814  
PRESENTED  
ID 25-850  
PRESENTED  
ID 25-883  
PRESENTED  
Presentation of the Central California American Planning Association’s  
2025 Awards  
ID 25-859  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Announced the grand  
opening of a new El Super supermarket in the former Sears at Manchester  
Center, and thanked El Super for investing in District 7. Thanked Planning  
staff for their support in the project's approval process. Announced a  
partnership with Jackson CDC for a mural restoration project scheduled for  
Saturday (Tulare & Cedar), across from Roosevelt High School.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Announced  
participation alongside City Council staff and over 50 uniformed military  
volunteers in distributing approximately 550 American flags to city residents.  
Noted that non-city residents who requested flags would be directed to  
contact their local municipalities about adopting similar programs.  
Announced upcoming participation in the Freedom Run at Woodward Park  
on July 4th. Announced that all 16 East Rotary pickleball courts were  
scheduled to open within two weeks. Issued a public challenge to County  
Supervisor Bredefeld for the inaugural game.  
Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Reported that all city pools  
and splash parks located within the district are now officially open to the  
public. Reported a significant reduction in federal and state funding for  
homelessness services, with no general fund investment by the City.  
Warned of anticipated increases in the unhoused population and potential  
service and shelter closures. Emphasized the need for future coordination  
and alignment of efforts to address homelessness. Issued a message of  
acknowledgment to advocates and the unhoused community.  
Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Thanked Public Works  
for their quick response to landscape maintenance issues, noting residents’  
appreciation. Thanked Aaron Aguirre and the PARCS Department for  
improvements to the softball area at Orchid Park, noting positive feedback  
on the new surface, and looking forward to continued park improvements at  
Logan Park and Orchid Park.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
There were no reports or comments from the Mayor or City Manager.  
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 No.  
11, Annexation No. 156 (Final Tract Map No. 6387) (Located on the  
northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue):  
(Council District 1)  
ID 25-864  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 156 (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. 156 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
The above item was called to order at 9:49 A.M. and there was no staff  
presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public  
comment closed at 9:50 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-186 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-187 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-188 ADOPTED  
BILL B-27 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-27 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
9:15 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and  
levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
No. 18, Annexation No. 004 (Final Tract Map No. 6387) (Located on the  
northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue):  
(Council District 1)  
ID 25-872  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 004 (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. 18,  
Annexation No. 004. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 9:51 A.M. and there was no staff  
presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public  
comment closed at 9:51 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-189 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-190 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-191 ADOPTED  
BILL B-28 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-28 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
No: 1 - Karbassi  
9:20 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and  
levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
No. 18, Annexation No. 005 (Final Tract Map No. 6414) (Located on the  
northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue):  
(Council District 1)  
ID 25-874  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 005 (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. 18,  
Annexation No. 005 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
The above item was called to order at 9:51 A.M. and there was no staff  
presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public  
comment closed at 9:51 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-192 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-193 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-194 ADOPTED  
BILL B-29 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-29 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, 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  
9:25 A.M.  
HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and  
Levy Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities  
ID 25-876  
a
District No. 11, Annexation No. 157 (Final Tract Map No. 6449) (Located  
on the northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue and North Bryan  
Avenue): (Council District 1)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a  
Special Tax for Annexation No. 157 (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. 157. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 9:52 A.M. and there was no staff  
presentation. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public  
comment closed at 9:53 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-195 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-196 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-197 ADOPTED  
BILL B-30 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-30 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
9:30 A.M.  
HEARING to consider the proposed Annual Assessment for the City of  
Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1: (Citywide)  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Confirming the diagram and assessment and levy  
of annual assessment, 2025-2026, for Landscaping and Lighting  
District No. 1. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ID 25-885  
The above item was called to order at 9:53 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Director Mozier. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 9:55 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-198 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  
9:35 A.M.  
HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05090; Pre-zone  
Application No. P21-05373; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6376; and  
ID 25-869  
related Environmental Assessment No.  
T-6376/P21-05090/P21-05373  
for approximately 39.90 acres of property located on the west side of  
South Armstrong Avenue, between the Southern Pacific Railroad line  
and East Church Avenue (Council District 5)  
Development Department.  
-
Planning and  
1. ADOPT  
-
Mitigated  
Negative  
No.  
Declaration  
T-6376/P21-05090/P21-05373  
prepared  
for  
Environmental  
Assessment  
dated April 25, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. RESOLUTION  
-
Approving Annexation Application No. P21-  
Reorganization)  
05090 (for the California-Armstrong No.  
3
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. P21-05373 proposing to pre-zone approximately  
37.98 acres of property from the Fresno County AL20 (Limited  
Agriculture)  
zone  
district  
to  
the  
City  
of  
Fresno  
RS-5  
(Single-Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district.  
4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6376, proposing to  
subdivide approximately 37.98 acres of property into a 202-lot  
conventional single-family residential development, subject to  
compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 4, 2025,  
and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05090,  
Pre-zone  
Application  
No.  
P21-05373  
and  
the  
related  
environmental assessment.  
Councilmember Vang announced his recusal from this item due to the  
proximity to his primary residence. He was absent during the entirety of the  
discussion.  
The above item was called to order at 9:55 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Planning Manager Trejo. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council. Public comment closed at 9:58 A.M.  
Council discussion included: Traffic mitigation requirements and road  
improvements. Traffic signal installation and nexus determination. Developer  
obligations vs. school district responsibilities. Safe routes to school and  
pedestrian path construction. Open space and park inclusion in the project.  
School impact fees generated by the development. Reimbursement fund  
status and developer queue. Future development potential of adjacent  
parcels. Fire protection service coverage and capacity.  
RESOLUTION 2025-199 ADOPTED  
BILL B-31 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-31 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  
Recused: 1 - Vang  
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: Melissa Noriego.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, 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 the June 5, 2025, Budget Hearing and  
Special Meetings, and June 10, 2025, Budget Hearing.  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 25-919  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
an  
agreement  
with  
Fresno  
Economic  
Opportunities  
ID 25-891  
Commission (EOC) allocating $75,000 for the LGBTQ+ Resource  
Center providing operational cost support.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Commercial Cannabis Activity:  
2.-C.  
ID 25-929  
1. ***BILL B-26 (Introduced June 19, 2025) (For Adoption)  
Amending Sections 7-1404 Through 7-1432 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, relating to Cannabis Business License Tax.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2025-26 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the First Amendment to the Support and Maintenance  
Agreement with Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc.:  
1. Adopt finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section  
2.-D.  
ID 25-886  
a
15301/Class 1, and the commonsense exemption, under the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Support and Maintenance  
Agreement with Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc., for (i) the  
addition of Biometrics Passenger Processing for international  
flights to the airline common use system at FAT with an initial  
cost of $66,952.82 and annual ongoing costs of $10,559.28 and  
(ii) the addition of Common Use Self Service (CUSS) kiosks for  
ticketing and baggage tagging to the airline common use system  
at Fresno Yosemite International Airport with an initial fee of  
$256,361.65 and annual ongoing operational costs of $51,083.88  
for the remaining term of the Support and Maintenance. The total  
additional costs during the remaining term of the agreement are a  
one-time payment of $323,314.47, and annual costs of  
$61,643.16. (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Parking Garage 8 High Priority Repairs project:  
2.-F.  
ID 25-887  
1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301  
Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award  
a
construction contract to Ashron Construction and  
Restoration, Inc., of Galt, CA, in the amount of $945,288.00 for  
the Parking Garage 8 High Priority Repairs project located at  
1077 Van Ness Avenue (Bid File 12500160) (District 3)  
3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to sign  
and execute all related documents  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno’s Downtown Parking Garage 9  
storefront lease with Fresno Arts Council (District 3):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to  
2.-G.  
ID 25-892  
a
Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between  
the City of Fresno and Fresno Arts Council to incorporate the  
adjacent 2,155 square feet of commercial space at 1249 Van  
Ness Avenue into the existing Lease Agreement and extend the  
term through December 31, 2028  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the first amendment to the service agreement between the City  
of Fresno and Fresno Metropolitan "Metro" Ministry, in an amount not to  
exceed $40,000, to continue providing community garden liaison  
services at three City-operated community gardens through June 30,  
2026 (Council Districts 3 and 5)  
2.-H.  
2.-I.  
ID 25-871  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to environmental engineering services at Maxie L.  
Parks Community Center:  
1. Approve Third Amendment for Consultant Services with  
ID 25-878  
a
Kleinfelder, Inc. for Environmental Engineering Services to extend  
the term of the agreement for no additional cost through February  
28, 2026, to complete services for the Maxie L. Parks site located  
at 2165 South Elm Street, Fresno, CA 93706.  
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the  
agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to community violence intervention training:  
1. Approve no-cost Second Amendment to the Consultant  
2.-J.  
ID 25-880  
a
Services Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Fresno  
and The Connie Rice Institute for Urban Peace dba Urban  
Peace Institute (UPI) to extend the agreement through  
November 30, 2025 to enable project completion.  
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the  
amendment and all related documents on behalf of the City of  
Fresno.  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Council President Karbassi  
reregistered a NO vote for the above item. As such, this item was approved  
6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson, Esparza  
No: 1 - Karbassi  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approval of  
a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the  
2.-K.  
2.-L.  
ID 25-893  
Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) and the City of Fresno  
(City) for use of two FMAAA-owned vehicles to support Senior Hot  
Meals program implementation (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 25-825  
Actions pertaining to service agreements for One Fresno Youth Jobs  
Corps Program between the City of Fresno (City) and the CBOs:  
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the agreement between the  
City and Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) to  
extend the term through October 31, 2025, and increase  
compensation in the total amount not to exceed $100,700.  
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the agreement between the  
City and Poverello House to extend the term through October 31,  
2025, and increase compensation in the total amount not to  
exceed $318,480.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Service Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of  
Fresno, California (Fresno Housing) to operate the following two  
shelters:  
2.-N.  
ID 25-479  
1. Golden State Triage Center is located at 1415 W. Olive Avenue,  
a
shelter  
offering  
50  
units  
for  
individuals  
experiencing  
homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through  
November 15, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $539,696.00  
utilizing Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP)  
funding. (Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851) and;  
2. Journey Home is located at 777 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter  
offering 76 units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The  
agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through December 31,  
2025, in the total amount of $949,507.58 utilizing with Homeless  
Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. (Council  
District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Declaring the southwest 4.86-acre portion of  
2.-P.  
ID 25-847  
Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 506-010-14T to be surplus land and  
directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (located at W.  
Herndon Ave., N. Hayes Ave., and N. Veterans Blvd.) (Council District 2)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-201 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Contract with Turbo Data  
2.-Q.  
2.-R.  
ID 25-877  
Systems, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $494,954.00, for a  
total contract amount not to exceed $1,003,594, utilizing funds  
previously approved and appropriated by the City Council.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award  
Company, Inc., of La Verne, California, in the amount of $320,313.22 for  
the purchase of three Envirosight ROVVER Pipeline Inspection  
Wastewater  
a
Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Haaker Equipment  
ID 25-922  
X
Systems for the Department of Public Utilities  
Management Division.  
-
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION  
-
Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6414, and  
2.-S.  
ID 25-862  
accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications  
offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required  
improvements - located on the northwest corner of North Hayes Avenue  
and West Dakota Avenue. (Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-202 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street  
2.-T.  
ID 25-896  
easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street:  
(Council District 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant  
to  
Section  
15332/Class  
32  
of  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental  
Assessment Number P24-02896;  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of  
a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East  
McKenzie Street.  
RESOLUTION 2025-203 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $13,554.81,  
2.-E.  
ID 25-851  
with twenty-one additional working days for revisions to retaining wall  
improvements with Avison Construction Company, Incorporated of  
Madera, California for the Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley Avenue Gap  
Closure (Midtown Trail Segment 4) Project - Project ID PW00763 (Bid  
File 12400950). (Council Districts 4 and 7)  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to discuss  
the change order.  
Council discussion included: trail project change order and connectivity  
concerns; clarification on media reports and project transparency; railroad  
right-of-way negotiations and access challenges; cost estimates for trail  
connection alternatives; grant applications and funding rejections; alternative  
route involving tunnel construction, and; negotiations with the National  
Guard over adjacent land.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Vang,  
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 City Studios affordable housing development  
2.-M.  
ID 25-42  
located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue (436-260-22) (District 4):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing  
benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4  
-204 for the disposition of surplus real property (APN 436-260-22)  
for an affordable housing development (Requires 5 Affirmative  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property  
and Escrow Instructions to sell City-owned real property (APN  
436-260-22) to Fresno Mission Communities, Inc., a California  
nonprofit public benefit corporation, and authorize the City  
Manager or designee to execute the Purchase and Sale  
Agreement and associated Grant Deed  
3. Approve the First Amendment to the Repair Services Agreement  
between the City of Fresno and RHCB Development, LP, a  
Limited Partnership to increase the compensation amount by  
$14,826.00 for a total agreement amount of $8,386,656.00 to  
incorporate the payment of certain City of Fresno permit fees  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to discuss  
the proposal.  
Council discussion included: title transfer of city-owned motel to nonprofit;  
the purpose and population for permanent supportive housing; Project  
Homekey funding compliance; the entry process via Coordinated Entry  
System; Fair Housing compliance and screening criteria; rent rates and  
income limitations; religious or school attendance conditions; acceptance of  
housing choice vouchers; intended family-focused housing design, and;  
concerns about population mix and project integrity.  
RESOLUTION 2025-200 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Actions pertaining to the HOME Investment Partnerships Agreement for  
ID 25-798  
2.-O.  
the Dakota Apartments project to be located at 3787 N. Blackstone  
Avenue (District 7):  
1. Approve Amendment  
Agreement with Dakota Fresno, LP;  
2. Approve Amendment to HOME Investment Partnerships  
I
to HOME Investment Partnerships  
I
Promissory Note;  
3. Approve Amendment  
I
to HOME Investment Partnerships  
Declaration of Restrictions; and  
4. Approve Amendment I to HOME Investment Partnerships Deed  
of Trust and Assignment of Rents  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification of the proposed amendments.  
Council discussion included: the purpose and nature of amendments;  
investor identification, and; clarification and concerns for the changes.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that  
would be discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 10:33 A.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-918  
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 25-927  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
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  
5.-C.  
ID 25-928  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
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 11:37 A.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during  
the July 17, 2025, regular meeting.