2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes  
City Council  
Council President - Nelson Esparza  
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmembers:  
Annalisa Perea, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias,  
Brandon Vang,  
Nick Richardson  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, April 9, 2026  
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: 6 -  
Council President Nelson Esparza  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Vice President Tyler Maxwell  
Invocation by Pastor Edward Thomas from ImpAct Church  
Pastor Edward Thomas gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
2-E (ID 26-390) regarding reject all bids received for the Trolley Park  
Lighting and Shade Structure Project, Bid File 12600535 - was moved to  
the Contested Consent by Councilmember Perea.  
2-H (ID 26-409) regarding the third amendment to the grant agreement with  
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission/Advance Peace - was moved  
to the Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-I (ID 26-251) regarding the first amendment to the service agreement with  
Elevate Community Services – was moved to the Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Sunnyside H.S. Theater & Drama Dept.”  
ID 26-372  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation of “Marcus P. Johnson Day “  
ID 26-397  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month”  
ID 26-399  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Reported completion of the  
annual round of neighborhood meetings in each of the four core  
neighborhoods, where residents shared their requests for the upcoming  
budget. Thanked residents for their participation and noted that his final  
meeting concluded shortly before the recent incident in the Roeding Park  
area. Reiterated his commitment to continue meeting directly with residents  
throughout the final year on the Council and to address neighborhood  
issues as reinvestment efforts continue across the city. Reported over the  
prior two weeks numerous ABC Conditional Use Permit (CUP) holders,  
including gas stations, liquor stores, and convenience stores, had resumed  
violating their CUP conditions by displaying exterior advertisements for  
alcohol and tobacco sales. Stated that similar issues were addressed in  
2019 and 2020 but reemerged, and observed a trend in which distributors,  
including Valley Wide, were providing free advertisements with the  
expectation that businesses display them. Requested the City Attorney to  
remind all CUP holders of their conditions of approval prohibiting external  
alcohol and tobacco advertising, particularly near schools, and to also  
communicate with distributors regarding the City’s stricter regulations  
compared to the County.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Reported joining the PARCS  
Department and community volunteers to assist with park clean up efforts  
following the Easter celebrations, and thanked the volunteers and staff for  
their work. Reminded residents about upcoming Town Halls, noting that the  
first had already taken place and that the second and third would be held  
the following week at Ayer Elementary and Fancher Creek Elementary.  
Encouraged residents to attend and participate in discussions on improving  
the community. Reported attending the ceremonial first pitch for the Fresno  
Grizzlies’ opening night. Announced that the Great American Cleanup with  
several District 5 locations available for volunteer participation, including  
Calwa Park, Cedar and Cesar Chavez intersection, Clovis and Kings  
Canyon intersection, the Jackson Elementary neighborhood, and Lane  
Elementary, where his office would be present.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Announced the  
groundbreaking for Phase Two of Avalon Commons in Northeast Fresno,  
and he thanked the residents, supporters, and individuals who contributed to  
the project. Stated that a neighborhood Town Hall was held at the site,  
where residents shared concerns, and several of those concerns were being  
addressed as Phase Two progressed, including potential design  
adjustments and traffic calming measures. Encouraged residents to bring  
neighborhood issues to their elected officials. Thanked District 6 staff for  
assisting with an inspection of another shelter the day prior. Noted the City  
was continuing to seek businesses to participate as free vendors for the  
upcoming City of Fresno FitFest in late May, and he encouraged the public  
to follow the event on social media or contact City Hall for more information.  
Reported District 6 observed an increase in campaign signs being placed  
illegally on medians, City property, and Public Works easements. Reminded  
candidates that campaign signs must be placed in accordance with the law  
and noted that improper placement had generated complaints from  
residents. Encouraged candidates to seek permission before placing signs  
on private property and to avoid placing signs on public property.  
Council President Esparza Reports and Comments. Reported that he and  
several Councilmembers participated in Opening Day and took part in the  
traditional first pitch ceremony at the Fresno Grizzlies home opener. Noted  
that most pitches made it over the plate and complimented the Mayor’s  
pitch. Stated that it had been an enjoyable evening spent supporting the  
team. Reminded the public about the Great American Cleanup and District 7  
volunteers would be at Hidalgo Elementary. He encouraged residents to find  
a location near them and noted that more information was available at  
beautifyfresno.org or through Council offices. Acknowledged several  
Councilmember birthdays and offered birthday and belated birthday wishes  
to all.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Announced the Great American  
Cleanup with approximately 20 cleanup locations throughout the City. Noted  
that organizers had hoped to recruit 2,500 volunteers in recognition of the  
Nation’s 250th anniversary and reminded the public that sign ups were  
available at www.beautifyfresno.org. Stated that volunteers would  
participate in trash pickup, graffiti removal, and tree plantings. Reported he  
joined the Councilmembers in participating in the ceremonial first pitch at  
the Fresno Grizzlies’ home opener. Highlighted ongoing investments in  
Chukchansi Park, noting that over the past five years the City invested more  
than $7 million in improvements such as new paint, turf, LED lighting, sound  
system upgrades, a scoreboard, restrooms, batting cages, and a clubhouse.  
Encouraged the public to attend and support the Fresno Grizzlies, noting  
that the team won on opening night. Reported that he and Councilmember  
Richardson took part in the groundbreaking for Avalon Commons Phase  
Two, following the ribbon cutting for Avalon Commons Phase One  
approximately 18 months earlier. Noted that the second phase would  
include 45 additional affordable housing units, bringing the combined total  
to 105 units, and he acknowledged the Council’s $4.2 million contribution to  
the project Reported touring the Diablo Canyon facility with his Chief of Staff  
earlier in the week. Stated that the site produces nearly 10 percent of  
California’s electricity and noted the President had authorized an additional  
20 years of operation pending approval by the State Legislature and  
Governor. Encouraged Councilmembers to visit the facility.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Thanked Santino Danisi,  
Kaleb Neufeld, and the entire Finance Department for their work on the  
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), noting that it was  
accepted with no findings for the second consecutive year. Stated that this  
was a significant accomplishment.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:05 A.M.  
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.  
1. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider financing and refinancing  
the acquisition, development, construction and equipping of a 120  
-unit (including one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing  
project. The new bond will be issued by the California Municipal  
Finance Authority (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 26-419  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a plan of finance including the  
issuance of exempt facility bonds by the California Municipal  
Finance Authority in an aggregate outstanding principal amount not  
to exceed $16,000,000 to finance and refinance  
a
qualified  
residential rental project for the benefit of FCTC Family II, LP (or an  
affiliate), and certain other matters relating thereto (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 9:56 A.M. and was presented to  
Council by Controller Danisi. Upon call, the following members of the public  
addressed Council: Dez Martinez, and Bruce Kinabrew. Public comment  
closed at 10:05 A.M.  
Council discussion was held.  
RESOLUTION 2026-48 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
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: Nikki Real.  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
Approval of the Minutes for the March 19, 2026, Regular and Special  
Meetings, and March 26, 2026, Regular Meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 26-421  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at  
ID 26-280  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4),Bid file  
12502600:  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 38th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 appropriating  
$7,500,000 for the AIP 106 Reconstruction Runway Project 11L-  
29R for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
1. Award a Construction Contract to DeSilva Gates  
Construction-Vanguard a Joint Venture, of Dublin, California, for the  
Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport in the amount of $98,888,888.00 (Bid File  
12502600), with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA  
funding.  
2. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Krazan of Fresno, California,  
to provide geotechnical quality assurance testing and inspection  
services for the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno  
Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $1,164,070.00 for a  
term of three (3) years, with a notice to proceed each year  
contingent on FAA funding  
3. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Kimley Horn for professional  
construction management and phasing services in the amount of  
$4,391,389.00 for a term of three (3) years, with a notice to proceed  
each year contingent on FAA funding  
RESOLUTION 2026-49 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement  
2.-C.  
ID 26-351  
with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,392,831.00,  
bringing the total contract to $10,061,878.23 with $325,000.00 remaining  
in contingency to provide the additional professional engineering services  
needed to revise and complete the plans, specifications, and estimates for  
the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue BNSF Grade Separation  
Project (Council Districts 1 and 7).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the disposition of two City-owned parcels, identified  
as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 510-326-32T and 510-326-33T (Council  
District 1):  
2.-D.  
ID 26-380  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15332/Class 32 of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines;  
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 surplus real property identified as  
Assessor’s  
Parcel  
Numbers  
510-326-32T  
and  
510-326-33T  
(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
3. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of  
Real Property and Escrow Instructions with MDS Properties LTD, a  
California corporation, for the sale of two City-owned parcels  
totaling 0.18-acres (7,840 square feet), for a purchase price of  
$175,000, including  
a
seller-provided credit of $5,250 (3%),  
resulting in net proceeds of $169,750.  
RESOLUTION 2026-50 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-F.  
ID 26-411  
Actions related to the lease of office space at 1555 Van Ness Avenue and  
a non-professional services agreement between the City of Fresno and  
Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) (District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing  
benefit to the public to vary from the request for proposals process  
pursuant to FMC Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real  
property APN 466-145-12T (Property) (Requires  
Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
5
Affirmative  
3. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
CMAC, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to lease  
office space for two years with options to extend for three additional  
one-year terms, starting at $366,306 in year one and increasing  
exponentially each year, starting at 3%, totaling $1,954,650 over five  
years in rent  
4. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that CMAC is Uniquely Qualified to  
perform the services outlined in the Agreement  
5. Approve a Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and  
CMAC, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to provide  
media services for the public and the City, not-to-exceed $250,000  
per year for two years plus three one-year optional extensions  
RESOLUTION 2026-51 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
no-cost Fourth Amendment to the Grant Agreement  
California nonprofit  
2.-G.  
2.-J.  
ID 26-402  
(Agreement) with Hinton Community Center,  
organization (Hinton Center) to extend the term of the Agreement to April  
12, 2027 to complete the project (District 3)  
a
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to On-Call Plan Check, Back Check, and Inspection  
Services for the Building and Safety Division  
1. Approve Second Amendment to the consultant services  
ID 26-275  
a
agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., extending the  
performance term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with no  
change to the not-to-exceed amount; and  
2. Approve  
a
Second Amendment to the consultant services  
agreement with BPR Consulting Group, LLC, extending the  
performance term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with no  
change to the not-to-exceed amount  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2024 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI)  
grant program:  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to enter into a  
2.-K.  
ID 26-384  
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County  
Probation Department James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance  
Center (CVAC) to fund a full-time Victim Witness Advocate for two  
years of the three-year grant performance period totaling $217,569  
($107,177 Year 1 of the MOU and $110,392 Year 2 of the MOU)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2026 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit  
Program:  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of  
2.-L.  
ID 26-385  
$203,142 in grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of  
Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program  
for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2026  
Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 43rd Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $54,700 for  
the Police Department’s Law Enforcement Specialized Unit  
Program grant in the department’s Domestic Violence Unit  
(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Marjaree Mason  
Center, Inc. for the acceptance in the amount to not exceed  
$142,872 for grant funding, a one-year term from January 1, 2026 to  
December 31, 2026, from the California Governor’s Office of  
Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program  
for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2026  
Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program  
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into Memorandum of  
Understanding with Marjaree Mason Center Inc., on behalf of the  
City of Fresno, subject to prior approval as to form by the City  
Attorney’s Office.  
RESOLUTION 2026-52 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2026-53 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Product Requirements Contract for bulk sodium hypochlorite to  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
2.-O.  
ID 26-216  
Pur Water LLC., of Napa, California, for an initial term of three years, with  
two optional one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed  
$2,210,340.00 per year plus annual Producer Price Index adjustments (Bid  
File 12600675) (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
ID 26-349  
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Northwest Fresno Recharge  
Basin to increase compensation for the second phase of the Agreement, in  
the amount of $72,200.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$147,200.00 (Unincorporated County of Fresno).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Requirements Contract with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. doing  
ID 26-371  
business as Ferguson Waterworks of Fresno, California for the purchase  
of tapping sleeves and tapping valves for one year with four optional  
one-year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $3,474,638.25 over  
five years plus annual Producer Price Index increases (Bid File 12600030)  
(Citywide).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6312 and the  
2.-P.  
ID 26-378  
Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 579-390-71S as Annexation No.  
71 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to  
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for  
Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:10 am (Northwest corner of East Copper  
Avenue and North Portofino Drive) (Council District 6).  
RESOLUTION 2026-54 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the vacation of two portions of right of way located at  
2.-Q.  
ID 26-340  
the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the  
southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue (Council  
District 3):  
1. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intent Number  
1162-D to vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located at  
the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and  
the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue  
2. Set the required public hearing at 9:15 a.m. on May 7, 2026.  
RESOLUTION 1162-D ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all bids received for the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure  
Project, Bid File 12600535 (Council District 1).  
2.-E.  
ID 26-390  
Councilmember Perea moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the timeline of the project.  
Council discussion was held.  
Council directed the PARCS Department to pursue temporary stop gap  
options to help get through the warmer months while the project is rebid and  
constructed.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
Approve  
a
Third Amendment to the Grant Agreement with Fresno  
2.-H.  
ID 26-409  
Economic Opportunities Commission/Advance Peace to extend the term  
of the grant to October 31, 2026, expand the participant age range, and  
increase the grant award by $250,000 for a total amount not to exceed  
$625,000  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the agreement.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Elevate  
ID 26-251  
2.-I.  
Community Services (Elevate) for the continued operation of emergency  
shelter services at Parkway Inn, located at 959 N Parkway Drive (APN  
449-324-11) by providing 62 emergency shelter beds for individuals  
experiencing homelessness. The amended agreement term is from July 1,  
2026, through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,550,000  
under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP)  
program (City Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851)  
Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Arias moved the above  
item to Contested Consent to discuss the shelter and future plans.  
Council discussion was held.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Richardson, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Active Transportation Plan Update presentation  
3.-A.  
ID 26-175  
The above item was presented to Council by Chief Engineering Technician  
Aguilar, and Ruta Jariwala of TJKM.  
Council discussion was held.  
PRESENTED  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with  
unscheduled communication: Hester Hensley, and Dez Martinez.  
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 11:32 A.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 26-423  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: 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,  
Airports Public Safety Assistant 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 Esparza), City  
Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President  
Esparza), 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, Special Assistant City  
Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 26-450  
5.-B.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
ACLU of Southern California v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court  
Case No.: 24CECG01635; Fifth District Court of Appeal Case No.  
F089987  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 26-412  
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 2:21 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
April 23 2026, regular meeting