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, October 30, 2025  
Council Chambers  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:11 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, and  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Invocation by Pastor Michael Montano from Refinery Church  
Pastor Michael Montano gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Maxell led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES  
During the October 16, 2025, City Council meeting, the bill for the 10:00  
A.M Scheduled Hearing, West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, was  
listed on the agenda as “for introduction.” This was a clerical error.  
Pursuant to part (b)2 of section 600 of Article VI of the City Charter, bills for  
rezone are adopted on the same day they are introduced. As such, the bill  
was assigned Ordinance number 45 and the item does not reappear on this  
agenda.  
2-B (ID 25-1485) regarding Sequoia Brewery located at 7 7 7 East Olive -  
the names of the new owners of J&A Mash & Barrel are Will Oliver, Scott  
Miller, Ian Wheeland, Joe Door, and Bill Avakian and that needed to be  
read into the record for Lavine Act purposes.  
Ceremonial item (ID 25-1492) regarding Proclamation of “Honoring the  
Friendship of Outgoing Mayor of Münster, Germany Markus Lewe” - Mayor  
Dyer was added as a co-sponsor along with Council President Karbassi.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
9:15 A.M. #2 (ID 25-1459) regarding the hearing to consider adoption of  
vehicle miles travel - tabled to November 6, 2025, at 9:15 A.M. by Council  
President Karbassi, Vice President Arias, and Councilmember Maxwell.  
9:25 A.M. (ID 25-1417) regarding City-owned property located at 815 Fulton  
Street (APN: 468-28-23T; 0.6 Acres) and Housing Successor Agency to the  
Redevelopment Agency - tabled to November 6, 2025, at 9:25 A.M. by  
Council Vice President Arias  
2-AA (ID 25-1444) regarding an Architect and Engineering Contract to  
Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. - removed from the agenda by  
Council President Karbassi.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-B (ID 25-1485) regarding the Sequoia Brewery located at 777 East Olive  
in the City of Fresno - was moved to contested consent by Vice President  
Arias  
2-D (ID 25-1464) regarding Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9,  
Article 37 to the Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer  
Ordinance” - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember Esparza.  
2-Q (ID 25-1390) regarding the first amendment to the service agreement  
with Poverello House - was moved to contested consent by Council Vice  
President Arias  
2-W (ID 25-1429) regarding the Encampment Delegated Maintenance  
Agreement - was moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias  
2-Z (ID 25-1400) regarding the professional services contract to Flexlynqs,  
LLC - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember Maxwell.  
By motion and second from Vice President Arias and Councilmember  
Esparza, the agenda was originally approved as amended 7-0 with Consent  
Calendar Item 2-AA (ID 25-1444) still on the agenda. Subsequent motions  
to (i) reconsider the agenda, (ii) move 2-AA (ID 25-1444) to the next agenda  
and, (iii) re-approve the agenda as amended, where made by  
Councilmember Karbassi and seconded by Councilmember Richardson.  
Each of the three motions were approved by a unanimous 7-0 vote.  
On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by  
Councilmember Richardson, the AGENDA was RE-APPROVED AS  
AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Morning Ceremonials  
Proclamation of “Honoring the Friendship of Outgoing Mayor of Münster,  
Germany Markus Lewe”  
ID 25-1492  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced Mayor Dyer  
was added as a co-sponsor along with Council President Karbassi.  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Childhood Cancer Awareness”  
ID 25-1350  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Central Valley Honor Flight”  
ID 25-1354  
PRESENTED  
Afternoon Ceremonials  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 25-817  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Religious Freedom & Safety Day”  
ID 25-1479  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”  
ID 25-1480  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Expressed gratitude  
for the kind words about his recent wedding. Shared appreciation for  
participating in a “firefighter for a day” program and highlighted the  
challenges of firefighting. Reflected on his talk at the Negociantes Unidos  
breakfast which covered leadership and the intersection of business and  
government in Fresno. Discussed plans and community interest in building  
a long overdue bathroom in a park during a meeting with Copper River  
neighbors. Engaged in a Q&A session with residents of Nice Park Place.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Offered congratulations and  
well wishes to Councilmember Richardson on his wedding. Spoke on the  
United Health Center grand opening and acknowledged the importance of  
expanding healthcare access in Southwest Fresno and thanked those  
involved. Expressed appreciation for community engagement and support  
during a recent event at Balderis Elementary. Highlighted the opportunity to  
build international relationships and collaborate with delegates from  
Münster, Germany a Fresno Sister City. Shared participation in multiple  
Halloween-themed community events across District 5, emphasizing fun,  
safety, and outreach. Announced continued involvement in Halloween  
festivities to support local students at Jackson and Calwa Elementary  
schools.  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments. Discussed the Valley  
Caregiver resource event and highlighted the importance of caregiver  
services for individuals with dementia and chronic illnesses. Described the  
San Joaquin River canoe tour and emphasized the beauty and  
environmental significance of the river and the need to preserve it.  
Recognized the value of afterschool programs and raised concern about  
potential budget cuts when discussing the Lights On After School programs  
at Wishon Elementary and High Performance Academy. Praised the work of  
nonprofit leaders Angels of Grace and Central La Familia for supporting  
underserved communities and encouraged public engagement and  
volunteering. Celebrated a new dining establishment, Ichi Shabu at  
Campus Pointe, and shared a positive experience there. Promoted safe  
and festive Halloween activities for children, like Trunk-or-Treat, at local  
schools and parks across the district.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Thanked residents for  
attending the fall town hall at Mayfair Elementary and emphasized the  
importance of community input in shaping city efforts. Informed residents  
about ongoing tree maintenance in specific neighborhoods and encouraged  
safety around crews. Celebrated participation in Halloween events, like  
Trunk-or-Treat, across schools and community centers, highlighting  
community engagement - noting he would dress up as Bad Bunny this year.  
Raised concern about potential disruptions in the SNAP food assistance  
program and outlined plans to work with city and nonprofit partners to  
address the issue.  
Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Celebrated Khalsa  
Community Center anniversary and spoke on the centers role in providing  
mental health services to the Sikh community. Highlighted community  
engagement and resource distribution at the Pleasant Street Neighborhood  
Block Party. Honored Pastor Dr. Jerome Jackson for 28 years of service  
and his long-standing leadership and contributions to his congregation.  
Discussed the "Spook-tacular" Senior Bingo Night at the senior mobile  
home park which included entertainment and health education for seniors.  
Spoke on pumpkin painting with Fresno High Home Tour Association.  
Discussed the "Boo-tify" Fresno event with District 1 business which  
collected more than 800 lbs of trash. Spoke on the Terrace Neighborhood  
meeting which facilitated dialogue between residents and city service  
departments, including law enforcement. Discussed an upcoming  
crosswalk painting event at Echo and Van Ness. Announced a Dia De Los  
Muertos event with partner Van Ness Village. Recognized Council  
President Karbassi and Councilmember Richardson for donating to a  
funeral for a District 1 child that had passed after being struck by a car while  
riding his bicycle. Urged people to be mindful of their surroundings, to  
always look twice and not to text or drink and drive.  
Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Expressed appreciation for  
staff organizing a well-received Day of the Dead movie night that activated a  
local park. Invited city officials and the public to support and attend the  
seasonal ice rink experience. Discussed the pending mural policy update  
from the City Manager which she expects to have finished in the next week  
or so. Voiced concerns about the Fresno Tourism District’s past resource  
distribution and advocated for a shorter review period before final approval.  
Delivered a passionate critique of proposed cuts or delays to the SNAP food  
assistance program, emphasizing the harm to vulnerable groups including  
children, seniors, veterans, and working families.  
Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Expressed gratitude to  
the Alzheimer’s Association for the Walk to End Alzheimer's and  
emphasized the emotional impact and importance of supporting those  
affected by the disease. Discussed Fire Department open houses and  
praised the community engagement and recruitment potential of fire station  
events, especially for children. Highlighted new state legislation on textile  
recycling and the need for public awareness and workshops. Celebrated  
the reopening and revitalization of Sequoia Brewery as a sign of community  
and economic resilience. Commended individuals involved in economic  
development for personally investing in community infrastructure by  
restoring a community gym. Announced the completion of speed humps on  
Valentine Avenue aimed at enhancing neighborhood safety. Discussed  
lighting improvements at Koligian Park and recognized progress on budget  
priorities that extend park usability and safety for residents. Welcomed  
delegates from Münster, Germany and emphasized the importance of  
showcasing Fresno’s natural assets, particularly the San Joaquin River.  
Acknowledged the San Joaquin River Conservancy's role in improving river  
access and promoting environmental appreciation. Urged parents and  
community members to prioritize safety during Halloween festivities,  
especially regarding traffic and candy inspection.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Celebrated the opening of a new  
United Health Center and acknowledged the city’s financial support for the  
project. Highlighted a collaborative emergency Shelter resource fair at  
Hope Point to provide essential documents and services to shelter  
residents. Praised the Lin family’s latest restaurant, Ichi Shabu at Campus  
Pointe, and their broader contributions to Fresno’s dining scene. Discussed  
the Fresno Metro Black Chamber Women's Symposium that supported local  
businesswomen and encouraged entrepreneurship in the community.  
Recognized the San Joaquin Valley Manufacturing Alliance Summit that  
promoted manufacturing and economic development. Discussed Fresno  
Youth Service Day with Beautify Fresno for promoting youth involvement in  
city beautification efforts through cleanup and graffiti removal. Announced  
early efforts to organize a citywide celebration for the 250th Anniversary of  
the United States to honor national heritage, diversity, and veterans.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Noted her “Greatest Show  
Woman” costume symbolized the variety of activities happening in the city  
and expressed a desire to help ease any tension between Council and staff.  
Encouraged everyone to stay safe on Halloween, reminding parents and  
children to be cautious around traffic.  
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. 159 (Final Tract Map No. 6466) (Northeast corner of South  
Fordham Avenue and East Church Avenue): (Council District 5)  
ID 25-1430  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 159; (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.  
159. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:36 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council: Public comment closed at 10:37 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-297 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-298 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-299 ADOPTED  
BILL B-47 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2025-47 ADOPTED  
Councilmember Vang recused due the proximity of the property to his  
residence.  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Esparza  
Recused: 1 - Councilmember Vang  
9:15 A.M. #1 (REMOVED FROM AGENDA)  
HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the approval of Temporary Use  
ID 25-1487  
Permit Application No. P25-02113 and adoption of related Environmental  
Assessment No. P25-02621 for ± 3.44 acres of property located on the  
west side of North “H” Street Avenue, between North Palm and North  
Harrison Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development  
Department.  
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental  
Assessment Application No. P25-02621, a determination that the  
project is exempt under Section 15332/Class 32 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. RECOMMEND DENIAL (to the City Council) of the appeal and  
UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department  
Director approving Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-  
02113 and Environmental Assessment Application No. P25-02621.  
REMOVED AS NOTED  
9:15 A.M. #2  
HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)  
ID 25-1459  
Reduction Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled  
Mitigation Fee; and related Environmental Impact Report SCH No.  
2024091129.  
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 B-43 (Introduced October 16, 2025)(For Adoption) - Adding  
Article 4.17 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to  
the Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
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  
tabled to November 6, 2025, at 9:15 A.M. by Council President Karbassi,  
Vice President Arias, and Councilmember Maxwell.  
TABLED  
9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 20, 2025, AT 9:20 A.M.)  
HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone  
ID 25-1412  
Application  
P23-00149;  
No.  
P21-05870;  
related  
Development  
Environmental  
Permit  
Application  
No.  
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  
9:25 A.M. 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  
Actions pertaining to the City-owned property located at 815 Fulton Street  
(APN: 468-28-23T; 0.6 Acres) and Housing Successor Agency to the  
Redevelopment Agency owned properties located at 829 & 835 Fulton  
Street (APN(s): 468-282-05T (0.08 Acres) & 468-282-22T (0.09 Acres)),  
near the West corner of Fulton and Inyo (Council District 3):  
ID 25-1417  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring property located at 815 Fulton Street  
(APN: 468-28-23T) to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto) (City Action Only); and  
2. ***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 property identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number 468-28-23T (815 Fulton Street) for an  
affordable housing development. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Action Only); and  
3. ***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 property identified as  
Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) 468-28-05T & 468-28-22T (829 &  
835 Fulton Street) for an affordable housing development. (Requires  
5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and  
4. Approve a Disposition and Development Agreement between the  
City of Fresno, the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing  
Successor, and The Park Partners, LLC.  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced this item was  
tabled to November 6, 2025, at 9:25 A.M. by Council Vice President Arias  
TABLED  
9:30 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.  
1. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider financing and refinancing  
of the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of  
multifamily rental housing (the “Project”). The new bonds will be  
issued by the Authority. As a jurisdiction in which the facilities are  
located, the Council must consider authorizing the Authority to issue  
the obligations for such purposes.  
ID 25-1443  
2. ***RESOLUTION- Approving a plan of finance of the California  
Municipal Finance Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for  
a qualified multifamily rental housing for the benefit of 3720 E  
Ventura Ave., L.P., and certain other matters relating thereto.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 10:38 A.M. and there was no  
presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed  
Council. Public comment closed at 10:39 A.M.  
There was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-300 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
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: Michael Yamamura (2-D), Baolia Xong (2-D), Julio Lopez (2-D),  
Richard Navarro (2-D), Brandy Nuse Villegas (2-W), Pedro Martinez (2-W),  
Dez Martinez (2-W), and Melissa Noriega (2-W).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025, and  
Regular Meeting Minutes for October 16, 2025  
2.-A.  
2.-C.  
ID 25-1477  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with  
ID 25-1452  
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation to extend the term of the agreement  
through February 28, 2026. (Council District 3)  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Council President Karbassi  
registered a NO vote for the above item due the proximity of the property to  
his residence. 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  
Approve the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church, &  
ID 25-1396  
2.-E.  
Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California, for professional  
engineering design services for unspecified Fresno Yosemite International  
Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) Airport  
Improvement Program (AIP) Funded and Non-AIP Funded Capital Projects  
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Lafayette Park Improvements Project (Bid File  
12600060) (Council District 7):  
2.-F.  
ID 25-1416  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations,  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and section 15302/Class 2 of  
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental  
Assessment No. PC00354, for the Lafayette Park Improvements  
Project;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $469,836.58 to  
Rakkar Development and Construction, of Fresno, California, as the  
lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Lafayette Park  
Improvements Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Bigby Villa Park Improvements Project (Bid File  
2.-G.  
ID 25-1415  
12600042) (Council District 3):  
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, Environmental  
Assessment No. PC00328, for the Bigby Villa Park Improvements  
Project;  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $629,766.17 to  
Rakkar Development and Construction, of Fresno, California, as the  
lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Bigby Villa Park  
Improvements Project.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids received for the Romain Learner Pool Project. (Bid File No.  
12600072) (Council District 7)  
2.-H.  
2.-I.  
ID 25-1405  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Industrial Door Company  
ID 25-1406  
of Sacramento, California, for four-fold door installation with National  
Garage Door of Rancho Cordova, California for the Fire Station 12 Project  
- Project ID XC00050. (Bid File 125000492) (Council District 1)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 03 with Avison Construction  
2.-J.  
ID 25-1413  
Incorporated of Madera, California in the amount of $235,536.06 with  
seventeen (17) additional working days for the Chinatown Sustainable  
Transportation Infrastructure Project 1 and Chinatown Urban Greening  
Project 6. (Bid File No. 12302719) (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 12 in the decreased amount of  
2.-K.  
ID 25-1414  
$448,730.75, with no additional working days for Bid Item overruns and  
underruns in striping, utility adjustments, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving with Cal  
Valley Construction Inc. of Fresno, California for City of Fresno Paving Bid  
Package at Various Locations Project - Project ID SM00050. (Bid File  
12402606) (Council Districts - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approval of items related to the renewal of  
a
tourism business  
2.-L.  
ID 25-1465  
improvement district upon verification of a sufficient number of valid  
petitions collected to support the renewal of the district  
1. RESOLUTION- Declaring its intention to renew the Fresno-Clovis  
Tourism Business Improvement District (FCTBID) and establishing  
the time and place of a public meeting and a public hearing thereon  
and giving notice thereof  
2. RESOLUTION - Requesting consent of the City of Clovis to renew  
the FCTBID  
RESOLUTION 2025-301 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-302 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
ID 25-1451  
Approve an Agreement with the Valley Caregivers Resource Center  
allocating $50,000 to support the augmentation of the Oasis Adult Day  
Program.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award  
in the amount of $702,728, requiring a City match of $72,273, for funding to  
purchase and install Source Capture Exhaust Systems (SCES) in fire  
stations:  
ID 25-1447  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class  
1
of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of the 2024 AFG  
grant and authorizing completion and submission of all required  
documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-303 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Amendment Five (5) to the Software as a Service Agreement with  
Tyler Technologies, Inc., dated January 29, 2021, removing product  
2.-O.  
ID 25-1448  
modules, voiding outstanding invoices, and providing a future credit toward  
SaaS fees or product modules. No additional funding is requested.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Declaring the Clarion Pointe Emergency Shelter Motel  
located at 4061 N. Blackstone Avenue of Assessor’s Parcel Number  
(APN) 434-143-06 To be surplus property and directing staff to comply with  
the Surplus Land Act (Council District 4) (Subject to Mayor Veto)  
2.-P.  
ID 25-1431  
RESOLUTION 2025-304 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
2.-R.  
2.-S.  
ID 25-1317  
Dudek for professional services related to the Climate Adaptation and  
Environmental Justice Plan, to extend the term of the agreement to  
December 31, 2026  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve 11 Consultant Services Agreements for on-call California  
ID 25-1316  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) professional services for Planning and  
Development Department CEQA projects, each not to exceed $2,000,000:  
1. SWCA, Inc. of San Luis Obispo, California  
2. CSG Consultants, Inc. of Orange, California  
3. Impact Sciences, Inc. of Los Angeles, California  
4. WSP USA, Inc. of San Diego, California  
5. Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. of La Mesa, California  
6. FCS International, Inc. of Walnut Creek, California  
7. LSA Associates, Inc. of Clovis, California  
8. Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, California  
9. 4 Creeks, Inc. of Visalia, California  
10. Crawford and Bowen Planning, Inc. of Visalia, California  
11. Dudek of Encinitas, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
****RESOLUTION - Adopting the 594th Amendment to the Master Fee  
2.-T.  
2.-U.  
ID 25-1455  
Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 revising various fees for Contract Law  
Enforcement Services, Regional Training Center Facilities, and Public  
Safety Alarms in the Police Department section (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-305 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Affect Industries, Inc., manufacturer’s representative  
ID 25-1308  
for Duke’s Root Control, Inc., as the Sole Source of Vaporooter® for sewer  
mainline root control (Citywide):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Resolution authorizing an exception to the formal  
bidding procedures and award a Sole Source Product Purchase  
Contract with Affect Industries, Inc.; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Award a multi-year Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with  
Affect Industries, Inc., for the annual purchase of Vaporooter®, to be  
administered in identified sewer mainlines Citywide, in an amount  
not to exceed $180,000.00 per year;  
3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager or their designee, to execute a  
multi-year Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with Affect  
Industries, Inc., for the annual purchase of Vaporooter® for three  
years with provisions for three one-year extensions thereafter, in an  
amount not to exceed $180,000.00 per year, totaling an estimated  
$540,000.00 over three years, with provisions for three one-year  
extensions.  
RESOLUTION 2025-306 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Variable Frequency Drives at the Fresno - Clovis  
Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):  
2.-V.  
ID 25-1446  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to  
formal bidding procedures and award of a sole source purchase  
agreement with Rexel USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed  
$1,191,850.00; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Award the product purchase agreement to Rexel USA, Inc. for the  
provision and delivery of four Allen-Bradley PF755TL 800 HP ND  
Type 1 Variable Frequency Drives to the Fresno - Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility in the amount not to exceed  
$1,191,850.00;  
3. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to  
execute the product purchase agreement on behalf of the City with  
Rexel USA, Inc.  
RESOLUTION 2025-307 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6466, and  
2.-X.  
ID 25-1397  
accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications  
offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required  
improvements - located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and  
Fordham Avenue (Council District 5)  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Vang recused  
himself from the above item due the proximity of the property to his  
residence. As such, this item was approved 6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Richardson, Esparza  
Recused: 1 - Vang  
RESOLUTION 2025-309 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approval and implementation of the Public Transit Agency  
2.-Y.  
ID 25-1348  
Safety Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration, and  
execution of related agent forms.  
RESOLUTION 2025-310 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award an Architect and Engineering Contract to Provost & Pritchard  
2.-AA.  
ID 25-1444  
Engineering Group, Inc. to be in effect upon approval through December  
31, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $219,623.21, for full design services  
for eighty (80) Fresno Area Express (FAX) Standard Bus Stops Phases  
E-H for construction to remediate Americans with Disability Act (ADA)  
deficiencies (Bid File #12600127)  
During approval of the agenda this item was tabled to November 6, 2025.  
Approve the Department of Transportation/FAX 2025 Title VI Program  
ID 25-1445  
2.-BB.  
2.-CC.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Diana Martinez-Cano to the Civil Service  
ID 25-1457  
Board to a term expiring June 30, 2027. Approve the reappointments of  
Terry Metters Jr., Kurt Madden, Scott Miller, and Edgar Blunt to the Fresno  
Regional Workforce Development Board to terms expiring on November 1,  
2027.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Sequoia Brewery located at 777 East Olive in the  
City of Fresno:  
1. Ratify the Lease Assignment and Amendment Agreement between  
2.-B.  
ID 25-1485  
J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability company, J&A  
Mash No More, a California limited liability company and the City of  
Fresno.  
2. Approve the Transfer Agreement between J&A Mash No More, a  
California limited liability company, J&A Mash & Barrel, a California  
limited liability company and the City of Fresno.  
3. Approve the Restated and Amended Agreement for Purchase and  
Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions between the  
City of Fresno, and J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability  
company, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company,  
corporation.  
a
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the names of  
the new owners of J&A Mash & Barrel are Will Oliver, Scott Miller, Ian  
Wheeland, Joe Door, and Bill Avakian and that needed to be read into the  
record for Lavine Act purposes.  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to identify  
the ownership group, management group, and the operational plan.  
Council discussion included: ratification and approval of ownership and  
lease transfers for Sequoia Brewery; reopening of Sequoia Brewery in the  
Tower District; recognition of new ownership and investment group;  
acknowledgment of efforts to overcome legal hurdles and save local  
restaurants; inquiry into new ownership group identity; inquiry into  
management group responsibilities; request for operational plan including  
opening timeline and business hours; discussion of kitchen operating hours  
in relation to alcohol service; and, addressing impact of early kitchen  
closures on mobile food vendor activity in the Tower District.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
2.-D.  
ID 25-1464  
Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 to the Fresno  
Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer Ordinance”  
Councilmember Esparza moved the above item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the Bill.  
Council discussion included: clarification on the distinction from tobacco  
retail license initiative; implementation of existing laws into local code;  
organizations requesting delay and Fresno-specific tailoring; concern over  
missing tobacco retail license fee in current ordinance; three separate  
ordinances affecting smoke shop owners; anticipation of state-issued list of  
prohibited tobacco products; inquiry into external consultation during  
ordinance drafting; consideration of countywide ordinance and its relevance  
to city-specific legislation; penalties for non-compliant tobacco retailers;  
concern over fines being ineffective deterrents; proposal to include license  
suspension or revocation as enforcement measures; critique of ordinance  
lacking city-specific enforcement provisions; advocacy for stronger stance  
on youth health and safety; clarification of conditional use permit  
requirements for tobacco retailers; inclusion of flavored tobacco violations  
under permit enforcement; authorization for city attorney to conduct  
inspections funded by the state; challenges in creating a comprehensive  
tobacco policy; response to criticism of uneven enforcement across retail  
sectors; expansion of inspections to all tobacco-selling establishments  
including big-box stores and pharmacies; emphasis on city’s obligation to  
support state-funded enforcement efforts; acknowledgment that current  
ordinance is piecemeal but complements prior smoke shop legislation;  
potential consolidation of ordinances and retail license into a single policy;  
observation that the number of affected retailers is relatively small and  
manageable; emphasis that current rules are not new but serve as a  
pathway to a broader retail license framework; clarification that the item is a  
technical cleanup measure, not a new policy initiative; confusion caused by  
the item’s title; affirmation that the item enables enforcement of existing  
state law; expression of shared frustration over fragmented policy  
development; and, intention to revisit the issue with a more comprehensive  
item in the future.  
BILL B-48 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang and Councilmember Esparza  
No: 1 - Councilmember Richardson  
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello  
2.-Q.  
ID 25-1390  
House to enable Mobile Shower and Restroom Operations at sites  
controlled by the County of Fresno and within Fresno city limits.  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the agreement.  
Council discussion included: mobile shower installations in county  
jurisdiction; county contribution to restroom operations; plans for future  
county contributions; continuation of existing shower deployment locations;  
potential reduction or elimination of current shower sites; contract authority  
to relocate showers without Council approval; deployment of City-funded  
showers to county areas; clarification on contract terms regarding council  
oversight; current operational locations outside Fresno city limits; Fresno  
Fairground as sole non-city site; lack of service distribution across county  
cities; proposal to locate services at County of Fresno Social Services site;  
and, concerns over collaboration and equitable resource allocation.  
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 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
Actions pertaining to the Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement  
(EDMA) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)  
(Citywide):  
2.-W.  
ID 25-1429  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1,  
Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. Approve an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement  
(EDMA) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)  
in the amount $400,000 for encampment removal and maintenance  
services;  
3. ***Resolution - Adopting the 17th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $400,000 in  
the Public Works Department for the Caltrans Encampment  
Delegated  
Maintenance  
Project  
(Citywide)  
(Requires  
Five  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Vice President moved the above item to Contested Consent to identify  
current freeway maintenance funding.  
Council discussion included: clarification on scope of $400,000 allocation  
for Shaw and Highway 41; equity concerns regarding geographic selection  
of cleanup areas; data supporting prioritization of specific freeway  
segments; safety risks from encampments on freeway corridors; limitations  
of funding to state right-of-way only; reimbursement process for freeway  
cleanup costs; possibility of invoicing state for storage of personal items;  
proposal to extend storage duration from 60 to 90 days; lack of data on  
fatalities linked to freeway encampments; ensuring funds are not misused  
for non-state property clearances; interest in protecting and properly storing  
personal belongings; concerns about displacement of encampments into  
nearby commercial areas; and, request for plans to address encampments  
outside designated cleanup zones.  
RESOLUTION 2025-308 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
Award a Professional Services Contract to Flexlynqs, LLC, for a Transit  
2.-Z.  
ID 25-1400  
On-Demand Feasibility Study for  
12600257)  
a
total fee of $395,000 (Bid File  
Councilmember Maxwell moved the above item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the agreement.  
Council discussion included: future on-demand transit services; scope of  
study beyond airport service; potential funding sources for future services;  
impact of new services on fixed-route funding; funding needs for proposed  
airport on-demand service; inclusion of first and last mile solutions in the  
study; feasibility of first and last mile transit access; integration of Measure  
“C” planning with future service estimates; funding considerations for  
app-based transit tools; paratransit pickup window duration; inclusion of live  
bus tracking in the study; status and replacement of fare boxes; cost of  
digitizing fare collection and boarding; paratransit rider comfort and shelter  
access; and, operational impact of shifting to fully on-demand service  
models.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication: Dez Martinez, and Nikki Real.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Update on the Metro Hospitality Services, Inc. Parking Agreement  
4.-A.  
ID 25-1467  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Council President Karbassi, Vice President Arias,  
Councilmember Perea, Councilmember Maxwell,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that  
would be discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 2:29 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-1476  
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 25-1426  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Jennifer Regan v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
22CECG00876  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 25-1319  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Gary Beer v City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar  
Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 231093858  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 25-1320  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Keith Kobashi v City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar  
Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 1010103434  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 25-1494  
5.-E.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz  
reported A settlement agreement was reached in the matter. The specifics of  
the settlement will be disclosed at a later date upon request.  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Vang, that the above Closed Session Item be  
APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 -  
Council President Karbassi, Councilmember Perea,  
Councilmember Vang, Councilmember Richardson and  
Councilmember Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Vice President Arias and Councilmember Maxwell  
4:00 P.M.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
5.-F.  
ID 25-1514  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case  
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz  
reported the Fresno City Council voted 6–0, with all present members voting  
in favor and Councilmember Maxwell absent, to direct the City Attorney to  
begin establishing a program for staff from the City Attorney’s Office to  
monitor polling stations within the City of Fresno for the upcoming election  
on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
The Council meeting adjourned from open session at 4:25 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
November 20, 2025, regular meeting.