2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
President - Tyler Maxwell  
Vice President - Annalisa Perea  
Councilmembers:  
Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, September 28, 2023  
Council Chambers (In  
Person and/or Electronic)  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:07 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Council President Tyler Maxwell  
Vice President Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Invocation by Chaplain Kevin Llanos with the Police Chaplaincy  
Kevin Llanos gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
Assistant City Clerk Parra announced the following changes to the agenda:  
Consent Calendar item 1-V (ID 23-1367) regarding actions pertaining to the  
Fresno Police Department Student Resource Officer Program – There was a  
correction to the 13th Annual Appropriation Resolution: The amount on the  
staff report and title of the agenda is $190,800, however, the amount is  
incorrect and should be in the amount of $192,400 and not $190,800.  
Consent Calendar item 1-II (ID 23-1395) regarding ordinance amending  
Sections 3-616, 7-1510, 9-234 and 9-915 of the Fresno Municipal Code,  
relating to human rights, including protections against discrimination based  
on an individuals' caste and indigeneity - second paragraph of the ordinance  
on Page 3 - "Bhagat Ravidas" was changed to "Guru Ravidas."  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT  
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
1-F (ID 23-1331) regarding the award of three Requirements Contracts for  
the purchase of radios, related equipment, and repairs with radio equipment  
manufacturers L3Harris Technologies, Inc. – was moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-J (ID 23-1405) regarding the award of a cooperative purchase contract to  
Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-K (ID 23-1354) regarding the award of a purchase contract to Lenco  
Armored Vehicles of Pittsfield, Massachusetts - was moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-L (ID 23-1353) regarding the Second Amendment to the Agreement  
between the City of Fresno and Community Media Access Collaborative  
(CMAC) - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-M (ID 23-1349) regarding the award of three requirement contracts for  
on-call technology support services and hardware - was moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-O (ID 23-1377) regarding a resolution authorizing Submission of  
Application to the California Public Utilities Commission - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-S (ID 23-1386) regarding homeless street outreach, assessment and  
mobile shower operations agreements provided under the Homeless  
Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
1-T (ID 23-1392) regarding the Infill Infrastructure Grant - Catalytic  
Qualifying Infill Area (IIGC) Program - was moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
1-U (ID 23-1359) regarding the 2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program  
(STEP) grant - was moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-X (ID 23-1381) regarding the FY 24 Positions Authorization Resolution –  
was moved to Contested Consent by Council President Maxwell.  
1-BB (ID 23-1399) regarding the Third Amendment to the Consultant  
Services Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental Inc. - was moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-EE (ID 23-1345) regarding the First Amendment to the Consultant  
Services Agreement with RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc. - was  
moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
1-FF (ID 23-1346) regarding the award of a construction contract to MAG  
Engineering, Inc for the demolition of existing building and parking lot at  
4343 Blackstone Avenue project – was moved to Contested Consent by  
Council President Maxwell.  
1-JJ (ID 23-1390) regarding bill for introduction adding Section 9-110 to  
Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal code, adding the Infectious Disease Lab  
Accountability and Transparency Ordinance - was moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Roosevelt Strong Day”  
ID 23-1355  
PRESENTED  
“Honoring Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  
ID 23-1344  
PRESENTED  
ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition to the Maintenance Division of  
the Department of Transportation  
ID 23-1316  
PRESENTED  
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”  
ID 23-1303  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments: Expressed concerns  
about the ongoing conflict in Armenia and Artsakh, highlighting the  
importance of providing humanitarian aid and support.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Acknowledged everyone  
who joined Downtown Fresno for the Fiestas Patrias parade and festival and  
thanked the organizations for their partnership. Acknowledged the Fresno  
Fire Department for helping with the final inspections for Hotel Fresno and  
the 80 units are complete and ready to be moved in. Announced the JSK  
Park playground is now re-opened. Acknowledged the residents of South  
Tower for their patience regarding the infrastructure projects that are  
currently underway within the area. Discussed the Muir Elementary Safe  
Routes to School Project started on Dennet Avenue and is expected to be  
completed in February 2025. New streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks will  
be coming to the area. Acknowledged the Indigene and Punjabi Community  
for joining the meeting in support of the historic agenda item to amend to  
protect against caste and indigeneity discrimination.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Attended the Beautify  
Fresno events in the 11th and Vroom area and Jackson neighborhood.  
Invited residents to join the Saint Anthony Harvest Festival. Announced the  
upcoming Big Fresno Fair and acknowledged the staff for their efforts in  
beautifying and repairing the fairgrounds. Discussed and recognized the  
individuals at the Fair for their engagement and efforts in obtaining grants to  
improve the Fresno Fairgrounds and mentioned the upcoming inaugural  
kickoff horse race on Friday, October 6, 2023.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments: Acknowledged staff for  
attending the community meeting at Rotary Park to discuss the pickleball  
courts.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Congratulated the  
Central California Food Bank for opening the First Fruits Market at the City  
Center Campus. Acknowledged and thanked city staff on the open house at  
Manchester Park's splash pad project and the Neighbors' Night Out event at  
Manchester Park. Attended a meeting on parking districts with planning and  
parking directors. Announced the upcoming State of the College event at  
City College with President Pimentel on Friday, September 29, 2023.  
Invited the community to join a neighborhood cleanup event with Beautify  
Fresno in the Radio Park neighborhood on Saturday. If anyone is interested,  
meet in the parking lot of Sam’s Deli.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the City's  
graffiti team for their prompt cleanup of graffiti. Congratulated Robin  
McGehee on becoming the City's first LGBTQ liaison. Recognized the  
District One Business of the Month, "Re-Loved Vintage." Thanked the  
Mexican consulate for their partnership in a flag-raising event for Mexican  
Independence Day. Announced the repainting of crosswalks coinciding with  
the Fresno High Community block party. Invited the community to  
participate in the crosswalk repainting event. Announced the Manhattan  
Short Film Festival presented by Creative Fresno. Mentioned the Big  
Fresno Fair opening day and gave appreciation for the city's efforts to make  
it welcoming and beautiful.  
President Maxwell Reports and Comments: Recognized and gave  
appreciation to the Crime Scene Investigation unit during Crime Scene  
Investigation Appreciation Week. Announced the city received $24 million in  
funding to combat retail vehicle theft, vehicle theft, and catalytic converter  
theft, leading to the ability to hire 25 new police officers. Discussed the  
recent community meeting with the announcement of building the city's first  
pickle ball and Futsal courts. Announced the concrete repairs near Baird  
Middle School. Reminded businesses in the airport district area to apply for  
the Small Business Facade Improvement Grant. Acknowledged Mayor  
Dyer's involvement in the press conference and collaboration with Chief  
Balderrama on catalytic converter theft reduction legislation.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Announced the city received a $24  
million retail grant to combat theft and fund 25 police officers. Discussed the  
establishment of a task force with other law enforcement agencies and  
collaboration for combined prosecution of theft cases. Acknowledged the  
American Planning Association of California Conference held in Fresno and  
its positive impact on the local economy. Gave appreciation to staff  
members for their work in organizing the conference. Participated in the  
Chinatown Open for Business program and optimism among Chinatown  
business owner. Gave a shout out to a popular local business, Tamale  
Mama's, in Chinatown. Attended the Centenarian Day and presenting  
certificates to nine centenarians, including a World War II veteran.  
Acknowledged the positive contributions and experiences shared by the  
centenarians.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Attended the Central  
California Women's Conference with Brooke Shields as the keynote  
speaker.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
There were no Reports and Comments made by City Clerk and City  
Attorney's Office.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Shar  
Thompson; Anna McClenden; Patricia Granillo; Vicky Donnell; Nanaki Kaur;  
Fernando Elizando; Amar Daroch (1-II); Naindeep Singh (1-II); Sarit  
Martinez (1-II); Patricia Shawn; Antionette Thompson; Kim Sanos; David  
Willis; Jaskeet Kaur (1-II); Judith Martinez (1-II); Margarita Vasquez (1-II);  
Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Traci Robertson; Laura Gromis; Gaurang Desai (1-II);  
Lisa Flores; Dez Martinez, and Janice B.  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
Approval of Minutes for September 14, 2023, Regular Meeting.  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 23-1391  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Food & Beverage Concession Agreement with SSP  
ID 23-1375  
America, Inc. dba SSP America FAT, LLC, at Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport (FAT). (Council District 4)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality  
Act Guidelines; and  
2. Approve a Food & Beverage Concessions Agreement (Agreement)  
with SSP America, Inc., dba SSP America FAT, LLC., for Food &  
Beverage Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for  
the term of fifteen (15) years. The amount of potential revenue  
generated by this Agreement is $816,436 annually, this includes  
$450,586 from percentage sales and $365,850 from space rent.  
Total anticipated revenue during the full term of the Agreement is  
approximately $12,246,540 plus annual CPI adjustments for space  
rent.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the News & Convenience Concession Agreement with  
1.-C.  
ID 23-1376  
HG Fresno Concessionaires JV, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport  
(FAT). (Council District 4)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality  
Act Guidelines; and  
2. Approve  
a
News  
&
Convenience Concessions Agreement  
(Agreement) with HG Fresno Concessionaires JV, for News &  
Convenience Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport  
for the term of fifteen (15) years. The amount of potential revenue  
generated by this Agreement is $623,437 annually, this includes  
$461,617 from percentage sales and $161,820 from space rent.  
Total anticipated revenue during the full term of the Agreement is  
approximately $9,351,555 plus annual CPI adjustments for space  
rent.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-D.  
ID 23-1308  
Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to  
Armenian Cultural Foundation (ACF)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 for proposed project pursuant to  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
2. Approve an agreement with ACF allocating $150,000 in ARPA  
funding for capital improvement of the Garo and Alice Gurechian  
Armenian Cultural Center.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-E.  
ID 23-1389  
Actions pertaining to an agreement with Price Paige & Company, Certified  
Public Accountants, LLP for professional consulting services to support  
completion of monthly bank reconciliations for the 2022/23 fiscal year:  
1.  
Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Price Paige &  
Company, Certified Public Acountants, LLP is uniquely qualified to  
provide services to assist with monthly bank reconciliations.  
2. Approve an agreement with Price Paige & Company, Certified  
Public Accountants, LLP in an amount not to exceed $120,000 to  
provide assistance and consulting services to complete bank  
reconciliations for the 2022/23 fiscal year.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to PB Loader of  
Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Freightliner asphalt patch truck  
in the amount of $188,933 for the Department of Public Utilities  
1.-G.  
1.-H.  
ID 23-1333  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Pape Kenworth of Fresno,  
ID 23-1352  
CA, for the purchase of three Kenworth T880 water trucks in the amount of  
$764,940 for the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of  
Public Works  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the award of multiple general building and HVAC Job  
1.-I.  
ID 23-1404  
Order Contracting construction contracts for one year plus two one-year  
optional extensions not to exceed an annual aggregate total of $2,000,000  
each (Bid File 12303112) (Citywide):  
1. Adopt finding of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(d)  
Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines.  
2. Award Job Order Contracting contracts with Quincon, Inc., Exbon  
Development, Inc., Better Enterprises, Inc., Durham Construction  
Company, Inc., Puma Construction Company, Inc., Heritage General,  
Newton Construction & Management, Inc., Strategic Mechanical, Inc.  
and ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc.  
3. Authorize the General Services Director or designee to sign all related  
documents.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of three requirement contracts for on-call technology  
1.-N.  
ID 23-1350  
support services, hardware and software configuration, for three years with  
three optional one-year extensions in a total aggregate amount not to  
exceed $500,000 per year to (RFP# 12301308):  
1. AMS.NET Inc., of Livermore, California  
2. ConvergeOne Inc., of San Francisco, California  
3. 22nd Century Technologies Inc., of Los Angeles, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions Pertaining to a Requirements Contract for Logging Services for  
Camp Fresno and Camp Fresno Junior:  
1.-P.  
ID 23-1378  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and 15304/Class 4 of the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. Approve the Award of a Requirements Contract to Arbor Pros LLC.,  
for One-Year with Two Optional One-Year Extensions (Proposal No  
12301339).  
3. Authorize spending authority for logging services in an amount not to  
exceed $180,000 per year for a total of $540,000, with no minimum  
spending guarantee expressed or implied under any respective  
requirements contract.  
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all related  
documents on behalf of the City.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to homeless services provided by Poverello House  
1.-Q.  
ID 23-1228  
under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program  
and the Encampment Resolution Funding Round 2 (ERF-2R) Program:  
1.  
Approve an agreement with Poverello House through June 30,  
2025 to provide Encampment Resolution Fund homeless services  
in the total amount of $9,780,325.71.  
2. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Poverello  
House for Clarion Triage Center Emergency Shelter services  
reducing funding by $1,039,909.29 for  
$1,760,088.19.  
a
total amount of  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the acquisition of Travelodge Motel, located at 3876  
North Blackstone Avenue (436-260-22) to facilitate the development of  
permanent affordable housing (District 4):  
1.-R.  
ID 23-1343  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections  
15301/Class 1 and 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. ***RESOLUTION  
-
Authorizing use of Encampment Resolution  
Funds for the acquisition of Travelodge Motel in an amount not to  
exceed $4,401,709.00 (Subject to Mayor’s veto).  
3. Approve a month-to-month lease agreement for up to 12 months  
with Shiv Investments, Inc., for the Travelodge located at 3876 North  
Blackstone Avenue (436-260-22) for $1,000 per month effective  
upon execution and authorize the City Manager or designee to  
execute all contract related documents on behalf of the City.  
RESOLUTION 2023-255 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Student Resource  
1.-V.  
ID 23-1367  
Officer (SRO) program.  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into an agreement with  
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) to provide one  
Police Officer (Student Resource Officer) at .95 FTE, one  
sergeant at .15 FTE, one patrol vehicle lease cost, and  
administrative fees totaling $213,609 for one year, the officer will  
be housed at Violet Heintz Educational Academy.  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 13th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation  
Resolution  
(AAR)  
No.  
2023-185  
appropriating  
$190,800 to fund one (1) FTE Police Officer (Student Resource  
Officer) for the FCSS contract, one patrol vehicle lease cost, and  
administrative fees. (Requires  
Mayor’s Veto)  
5
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
3. ***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopt the 3rd Amendment to Position  
Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184, adding one FTE  
Police Officer position to the Fresno Police Department, assigned  
to the Violet Heintz Educational Academy. (Subject to Mayor's  
Veto)  
There was a correction to the 13th AAR: The amount on the staff report and  
title of the agenda is $190,800, however, the amount is incorrect and should  
be in the amount of $192,400 and not $190,800.  
RESOLUTION 2023-259 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-260 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement with the County of Fresno for the purpose of  
ID 23-1385  
1.-W.  
1.-Y.  
processing Fresno Police Department Arrestees at the Fresno County Jail  
at a rate of $33.55 per prisoner.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Hiring Incentives and Referral Incentives for Qualified  
ID 23-1397  
Police Officer Recruits, Lateral Police Officers, and Lateral Emergency  
Services Dispatcher II/IIIs:  
1. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno Police Officers  
Association (FPOA), for Unit 4 - Non-Management Police, regarding  
Police Officer Lateral Hire and Referral Incentives and Police Officer  
Recruit Hire Incentives (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
2. ***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno City Employees  
Association (FCEA), for Unit 3 - Non-Supervisory White Collar, regarding  
Emergency Services Dispatcher Lateral Hire and Referral Incentives  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6283, and accepting  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located at the southeast corner of Fowler Avenue and Dakota Avenue  
(Council District 4)  
1.-Z.  
ID 23-1380  
RESOLUTION 2023-262 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Shaw Avenue Lighting Project (Bid File No.  
12302722) (Council District 4):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per consultant  
1.-AA.  
ID 23-1342  
a
determination, pursuant to Section 15302 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $649,865 to Power  
Design Electric of Kingsburg, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution for dedicating a portion of City-owned  
1.-CC.  
ID 23-1301  
property for the purpose of a Constructing Public Street Improvements for  
Veterans Boulevard Grade Separation Project In and Around the Veterans  
Overpass and Through the New Golden State Boulevard Realignment  
(Council District 2)  
RESOLUTION 2023-263 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Jensen Avenue Overlay Project between State  
1.-DD.  
ID 23-1329  
Route 41 and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (Bid File No. 12301728)  
(Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15302/Class 2, 15303/Class  
3, and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,219,535.45 to  
Granite Construction Company, of Fresno, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the award of an annual software and hardware service  
contract with Trapeze Software Group, Inc., dba Vontas, of Cedar Rapids,  
1.-GG.  
ID 23-1249  
Iowa, in the amount of $2,168,965:  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Trapeze  
Software Group, Inc. dba Vontas, is uniquely qualified to perform  
software and hardware maintenance services for the Department of  
Transportation’s  
Computer  
Aided  
Dispatch/Automated  
Vehicle  
Locator (CAD/AVL) system.  
2. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Trapeze Software  
Group, Inc. dba Vontas is uniquely capable as defined by the  
Federal Transit Administration for sole source non-competitive  
procurements, to perform software and hardware maintenance  
services for the Department of Transportation’s CAD/AVL system.  
3. Award a three-year, with two 1-year optional extensions, software  
and hardware maintenance service agreement to Trapeze Software  
Group, Inc., dba Vontas, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of  
$2,168,965.  
4. Authorize the Director of Transportation or designee to execute all  
related documents.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a requirements contract to Tolar Manufacturing Company, Inc. of  
Corona, California for two years with three options one-year extensions  
not-to-exceed $7,050,877, plus annual CPI adjustments, over a five-year  
maximum contract duration for transit shelters and associated passenger  
amenities (Bid File No. 12302459)  
1.-HH.  
ID 23-1361  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Bill B-27 (Intro’d August 10, 2023) (For adoption) - Amending Sections  
1.-II.  
ID 23-1395  
3-616, 7-1510, 9-234 and 9-915 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to  
human rights, including protections against discrimination based on an  
individual’s caste and indigeneity (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
On the second paragraph on page 3, "Bhagat Ravidas" is changed to "Guru  
Ravidas".  
ORDINANCE 2023-031 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Initiating an Amendment to the Fresno General Plan, any  
ID 23-1428  
1.-KK.  
Applicable Specific Plan, and to the Official Zoning Map for Real Property  
Located at the Northwest Corner of East McKinley Avenue and North Fine  
Avenue, APNs 494-29-105 and 494-29-110, Pursuant to Fresno Municipal  
Code Sections 15-5803-B and 15-5803-C.  
RESOLUTION 2023-264 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to an agreement with the Fresno Area  
Hispanic Foundation for the Small Business Façade Program (Districts 1  
and 4).  
1.-LL.  
ID 23-1434  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the award of three Requirements Contracts for the  
1.-F.  
ID 23-1331  
purchase of radios, related equipment, and repairs with radio equipment  
manufacturers L3Harris Technologies, Inc., JVC Kenwood USA  
Corporation, and BK Technologies, Inc., for three years with two optional  
one-year extensions not-to-exceed the total aggregate amount of  
$1,500,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 9675)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
allocation of $1.5 million for radios.  
Council discussion on this item included: if the $1.5 million for radios going  
toward permanent radio infrastructure or just for individual radios; will the  
radios purchased with the $1.5 million work when the permanent radio  
infrastructure system is in place, or will they need to be upgraded; is there a  
potential that the $1.5 million spent on radios may become obsolete when  
upgrading the permanent radio infrastructure; how long until the radios  
purchased for new officers will need to be replaced with new technology,  
and is the city accounting for the potential obsolescence of the radios  
purchased with the $1.5 million in emerging technology.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Approve the award of  
a
cooperative purchase contract to Haaker  
1.-J.  
ID 23-1405  
Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of two  
Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweepers in the amount of $1,173,353 for  
Public Works Street Maintenance Division.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
acquisition of a CNG truck and the purchase of street sweepers designed for  
bike lane maintenance in the city.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Lenco Armored Vehicles of  
ID 23-1354  
1.-K.  
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, for the purchase of one Lenco BearCat armored  
tactical vehicle in the amount of $398,765 for the Police Department  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
use of military-style equipment.  
Council discussion on this item included: The appropriateness of using  
military-style equipment, specifically the vehicle, for non-police business  
purposes like community events; whether there is a focus on limiting the  
usage of such equipment for police-related tasks only; concerns about the  
unease of using military equipment in community events, especially where  
children are present; a request to avoid using the equipment for community  
events with children present, and the acknowledgment of support for the  
item (the use of military-style equipment) as long as it is needed by the  
police department.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the City of  
Fresno and Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) to increase  
the per person per hour production rate to $85.00 per hour.  
1.-L.  
ID 23-1353  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
whether the budget already incorporates a specific increase and the status  
of conversations regarding additional space in the existing city building.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Approve the award of three requirement contracts for on-call technology  
ID 23-1349  
1.-M.  
support services and hardware, for three years with three optional one-year  
extensions in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000 per year to  
(RFP# 12301307):  
1. Alpha Omega, of Los Banos, California  
2. AMS.NET Inc., of Livermore, California  
3. Cook's Communications Corp., of Fresno, California  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
clarifications about the services provided for on-call technology and whether  
hiring additional IT staff has been considered, along with concerns about  
the quality of IT services and the impact on workflow.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
RESOLUTION - Authorizing Submission of Application to the California  
ID 23-1377  
1.-O.  
Public Utilities Commission for Federal Funding Account last mile  
broadband deployment in total amount of approximately $11,800,000 and  
authorize the City Manager or designee, to apply for grant funds and  
execute all related documents.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the proposed areas for the grant application, the timeline for  
connectivity, the flexibility to adjust locations, verification of unserved areas,  
and a request for a list of unserved locations in the councilman's district.  
RESOLUTION 2023-254 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Actions pertaining to homeless street outreach, assessment and mobile  
1.-S.  
ID 23-1386  
shower operations agreements provided under the Homeless Housing,  
Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program (Bid File 12302683):  
1. Approve an Agreement for one-year with one optional one-year  
extension with Poverello House to conduct homeless street outreach  
and assessment in the annual amount of $379,738.00.  
2. Approve an Agreement for one-year with one optional one-year  
extension with Gracebound to operate two mobile shower trailers in  
the annual amount of $300,000.00.  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
whether the Grace Bound mobile shower trailers aim to get people off the  
streets and into programming and treatment.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Actions pertaining to the Infill Infrastructure Grant - Catalytic Qualifying Infill  
ID 23-1392  
1.-T.  
Area (IIGC) Program  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager to accept  
$43,733,136 in IIGC program award funds to the City of Fresno from  
the California Department of Housing and Community Development  
(HCD); and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all  
required implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 21st amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating  
$43,733,136 from the IIGC Program awarded by HCD for capital  
improvement projects. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to clarify the  
purpose and geographic scope of the recently awarded grant for capital  
infrastructure improvements in downtown Fresno and inquired about the  
deadline to initiate the awarded work.  
RESOLUTION 2023-256 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-257 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Actions pertaining to the 2024 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program  
ID 23-1359  
1.-U.  
(STEP) grant  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $600,000 in grant funding for the  
2024 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the  
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the  
California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)  
2. Authorize the Chief of Police or his designee to execute the agreement,  
extensions and all related documentation applicable to the 2024 STEP  
grant  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 16th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $450,000  
for the Police Department’s STEP grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss DUI  
checkpoints and their effectiveness.  
Council discussion on this item included: concerns about the locations  
where DUI checkpoints are being conducted and the trend of using the same  
locations over the years; there was a suggestion to explore conducting DUI  
checkpoints intentionally at locations with large events and alcohol  
consumption, such as concerts, nightclubs, and festivals; questions were  
raised about the criteria used by the Police Department to determine DUI  
checkpoint locations and the factors considered, including data on DUI  
accidents and traffic flow; the need to ensure that DUI checkpoints do not  
create more traffic problems; the rotation of DUI checkpoints throughout the  
city to address the issue citywide; there was a request for the council to  
receive data snapshots showing where DUI collisions are occurring and  
exploring potential correlations with locations of high incidents, and the  
importance of informing the public about the presence of DUI checkpoints  
was emphasized and the relevance of data in decision-making, especially in  
light of recent grants and investments.  
RESOLUTION 2023-258 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to the FY24 Position Authorization Resolution No.  
2023-184:  
1.-X.  
ID 23-1381  
1: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 4th Amendment to Position Authorization  
Resolution (PAR) No. 2023-184, adding two (2) full-time positions in the  
Finance Department, two (2) full-time positions in the General Services  
Department, three (3) full-time positions in the Public Works Department,  
and three (3) full-time positions in the Transportation Department. (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto).  
Council President Maxwell moved this item to Contested Consent to  
discuss additional positions in the Public Works department, specifically  
Concrete Finishers.  
Council discussion on this item included: clarification about the role of  
concrete finishers and their cost; discussion about the need for additional  
staff to address small one-off concrete repair projects, and concerns about  
project timelines and the capacity to meet expectations with current staffing.  
Council President Maxwell motioned to approve the item with a request to  
carry over the Public Works portion for further discussion and potential  
amendments.  
RESOLUTION 2023-261 ADOPTED AS AMENDED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS  
AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
ID 23-1399  
1.-BB.  
UltraSystems Environmental Inc. of Irvine, California extending the  
consultant’s performance period by one year to September 30, 2024, to  
continue professional environmental services and preparation of technical  
memos for the McKinley Avenue Widening Project between Marks Avenue  
and Hughes Avenue (Council District 3)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
construction project and its impact on the construction timeline.  
Council discussion on this item included: an amendment related to  
environmental work for a construction project; concerns about the impact of  
the amendment on the construction timeline; clarification on the cause of  
the environmental delay; the anticipated completion date of the project, and  
the federal funding source and its deadlines.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
ID 23-1345  
1.-EE.  
RossDrulisCusenbery Architecture, Inc., of Sonoma, California in the  
amount of $2,951,601, for a total increased contract amount of $3,875,201  
with  
a
remaining contingency of $25,000 for professional architectural  
services for the design of plans and general construction contract  
documents for the Fresno Fire Department Regional Training Center  
(County of Fresno)  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
architectural services for a regional fire training center, the cost of the  
project, and the shift in site location for the project.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Chavez  
Award  
a
construction contract in the amount of $249,800 to MAG  
1.-FF.  
ID 23-1346  
Engineering, Inc of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible  
bidder for the Demolition of Existing Building and Parking Lot at 4343  
Blackstone Avenue project (Bid File No. 12302820) (Council District 4)  
Council President Maxwell moved this item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the demolition of a building at 4343 Blackstone Avenue, the bidding  
process, and the allocation of Community Development Block Grant  
(CDBG) funds for the project.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
BILL - (for introduction) Adding Section 9-110 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno  
ID 23-1390  
1.-JJ.  
Municipal Code, Adding the Infectious Disease Lab Accountability and  
Transparency Ordinance.  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
the proposed ordinance aimed at preventing the operation of illegal labs in  
Fresno and acknowledged staff and organizations for their contributions to  
refining the ordinance.  
BILL B-33 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
Hearing to consider adoption of resolutions related to the designation of  
ID 23-1318  
properties to the Local Register of Historic Resources and Adoption of  
findings necessary to support recommendation pursuant to FMC 12-1609  
1. ***RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of  
Fresno, California, designating the site of the Inaugural National  
Farm Workers Association meeting located at 1405 E California  
Avenue, Fresno, California to the Local Register of Historic  
Resources (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:16 A.M. and was introduced to  
Council by Director Clark, Dr. Garcia, and Eddie Varela. Upon call, there  
was no public comment and the public comment period closed at 11:25  
A.M.  
Council discussion on this item included: the historical significance; future  
celebration, and community engagement.  
RESOLUTION 2023-265 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:05 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee interest and a permanent street  
easement and right of way for the construction of a storm drain pipeline  
along the McKinley Avenue alignment between Armstrong Avenue and  
Laverne Avenue (Council District 7)  
ID 23-1323  
1. HEARING to consider a resolution of public use and necessity for  
acquisition of fee interest and a permanent street easement and  
rights of way for public street purposes over, under, through and  
across portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 574-130-05,  
owned by Sukhwinder Singh, for the construction of a storm drain  
pipeline between Armstrong Avenue and Laverne Avenue (Project)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity  
require acquisition of fee interest and permanent easement and  
rights of way for public street purposes over, under, through and  
across portions of APN 574-130-05, owned by Sukhwinder Singh, a  
married man as his sole and separate property, for the construction  
of a storm drain pipeline between Armstrong Avenue and Laverne  
Avenue and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use  
and purpose (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:33 A.M. and was introduced to  
Council by Assistant Director Benelli. Upon call, the following members of  
the public addressed Council: Dennis Gabe and Lisa Flores. The public  
comment period closed at 11:36 A.M. There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2023-266 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
10:10 A.M. (REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA)  
Hearing to consider Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 and  
ID 23-1330  
related Environmental Finding pertaining to acceptance of subdivision  
Improvements (all Council Districts):  
1. ADOPTION of a Finding that the project is exempt pursuant to Section  
15061(b)(3), No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect, pursuant to the  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as prepared for  
Environmental Assessment No. P23-02443 dated August 2, 2023.  
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL of Text Amendment Application No.  
P23-02443 Adding Subsection U to Section 3804 of Chapter 15 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code relating to the deferral of certain sidewalk  
construction, driveway approaches and street trees in subdivisions until  
prior to  
occupancy of single-family homes.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date.  
10:15 A.M.  
Appearance by Paul Haros to discuss Significance of Parade to the  
Central Valley and it’s contribution to the downtown Fresno area (Resident  
District 1)  
ID 23-1398  
Appearance by Paul Haros to discuss the Central Valley Parade.  
APPEARED  
10:25 A.M.  
Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map  
No. 6366, Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877, and  
ID 23-1357  
related  
Environmental  
Assessment  
No.  
T-6366/P22-04877  
for  
approximately 7.94 acres of property located on the west side of North  
Bliss Avenue between East Shields and East Princeton Avenues (Council  
District 7).  
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 dated  
July 12, 2023, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. P22  
-01202, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission in the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.  
6366 proposing to subdivide approximately 7.94 acres of the  
subject property into a 71-lot single-family residential development  
subject to the following:  
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the  
Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No.  
6366 dated August 2, 2023.  
3. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
Commission in the approval of Planned Development Permit  
Application No. P22-04877 proposing to modify the RS-5  
(Single-Family  
Residential,  
Medium  
Density)  
zone  
district  
development standards to allow for a reduction in the garage  
setback, rear yard setback, garage to façade setback, minimum lot  
size, minimum lot depth, an increase in maximum lot coverage, and  
gated private streets subject to the following:  
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the  
Conditions of Approval for Planned Development Permit  
Application No. P22-04877 dated August 2, 2023.  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:09 A.M. Upon call, the  
following member of the public addressed Council: Jeff Reid. The hearing  
closed at 11:40 A.M.  
The above item was presented to Council by Director Mozier, Appellant  
Representative Drew Phelps and Darius Assemi.  
Council discussion on this item included: CFD creation date and effective  
date; the accuracy of historical data related to the CFD; annual increase in  
the rate; CFD boundaries and if it applies to lands annexed since 2002; how  
the rest of the revenue is being used to provide other services outside of  
development; how many projects have been annexed into the CFD since its  
inception; the agreement to annex the Park West development; If the CFD  
applies to all lands annexed since 2002 or just future annexations; request  
for analysis breakdown of the costs incurred by the city related to fire and  
police services; exemption for rental property and concerns of disparities in  
costs between different areas of the city; development subsidies; the need  
for sufficient revenue to support community services; the tax sharing  
agreement with the County; what services will it pay for; if CFD only applies  
to new development; the existence of other districts for purposes like  
medium island maintenance, streets, and lights, and how they relate to the  
discussed development and the CFD; alternative funding sources if the  
higher fee is not applied regarding the general fund and its allocation to  
police and fire services; request of a final assessment of the true cost of  
providing services, both from city staff and the applicant to better  
understand the financial implications; intentions for the rental properties and  
whether there are plans to make them affordable or if they will be sold to  
investment firms; request of a confidential memo from the city attorney on  
the defensibility of the different paths discussed during the hearing and the  
potential liability or exposure for the city; request for a legally defensible  
dissolution to dissolve the CFD 18; request for the City Attorney’s office to  
draft a new ordinance; whether the project in question is an infill project and  
seeks an explanation of what that means; request for a memo from the city  
explaining if CFD 18 will provide enhanced services and additional patrol;  
request for a memo on the implications of dissolving the CFD 18, including  
the impact on outstanding developments, financial implications, and funding  
sources.  
CONTINUED  
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 5,  
2023. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be  
discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew to closed session at 3:07 P.M.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section  
54956.9: 1 potential case  
5.-A.  
ID 23-1413  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
City Council adjourned from open session at 4:20 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
October 19, 2023, regular meeting.