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, April 10, 2025  
Council Chambers  
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  
District 5 Councilmember-elect, Brandon Vang, was present during roll call  
but did not participate until after approval of agenda item ID 25-227 and the  
administration of the Oath of Office.  
Present: 7 -  
Council President Mike Karbassi  
Vice President Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Annalisa Perea  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Brandon Vang  
Councilmember Nick Richardson  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Invocation by Shanti Path, Vandana Pandit, and Shruti Jani from B.A.P.S Shri  
Swaminarayan Mandir, Fresno.  
Shanti Path, Priya Parikh, and Shruti Jani from B.A.P.S Shri Swaminarayan  
Mandir, Fresno gave the invocation..  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
City Manager White led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
CITY CLERK STERMER ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO  
THE AGENDA:  
Invocation was given by Shanti Path, Priya Parikh, and Shruti Jani from  
B.A.P.S Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Fresno.  
10:00 A.M. (ID 25-456) regarding the appearance of Therese Gulesserian -  
removed from the agenda at the request of the speaker.  
2-U (ID 25-505) regarding a resolution urging denial of parole for Rudolph  
Martin Acosta - moved from the Consent Calendar to the City Council  
section of the agenda by request of Councilmember Perea.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA:  
2-J (ID 25-469) regarding approval of a citywide requirements contract to  
Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno,  
California - tabled to the April 24, 2025, Meeting by Staff.  
2-S (ID 25-438) regarding the summary vacation of a portion of a public  
street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street -  
tabled to the May 1, 2025, meeting by Vice President Arias.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-E (ID 25-432) regarding the South Cedar Avenue Completes Streets  
Project. - moved to Contested Consent by Vice President Arias and  
Councilmember-elect Vang.  
2-H (ID 25-431) regarding the new 911 Emergency Call Center Project -  
moved to Contested Consent by Vice President Arias.  
2-O (ID 25-349) regarding renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual  
Military Equipment Use Report - Moved to Contested Consent by Vice  
President Arias.  
2-W (ID 25-517) regarding the amendment of Section 7-1101 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, relating to business license exemptions for honorably  
discharged or honorably relieved veterans and active duty or reservist  
military personnel - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember  
Richardson.  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, the Agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Excused: 1 - Vang  
Actions pertaining to the Special Election held on March 18, 2025.  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the results of the Special Election held  
within the City of Fresno on March 18, 2025. (Subject to Mayor’s  
veto)  
ID 25-227  
2. Installation and Administration of Oath of Office to the newly elected  
Councilmember.  
3. Statement by incoming Councilmember Vang  
Following adoption of the resolution declaring the results of the March 18,  
2025, Special Election and after administration of his Oath of Office,  
Councilmember Vang made a few statements and participated in the  
remainder of the meeting.  
RESOLUTION 2025-87 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Richardson and Esparza  
Excused: 1 - Vang  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “FPD Citizens On Patrol Volunteer Unit”  
ID 25-452  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Lue N. Yang Day”  
ID 25-341  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month”  
ID 25-439  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Black Maternal Health Week”  
ID 25-514  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Honoring Fresno Poet Laureate”  
ID 25-342  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Honoring Jet Lim”  
ID 25-495  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments: Reported the district team  
had been distributing flyers informing residents of upcoming infrastructure  
projects. Discussed past town hall meetings at Fresno High and upcoming  
events. Announced she had thrown the "best" first pitch of all her Council  
colleagues at the Fresno Grizzlies first home game of the season at  
Chuckchansi Park. Wished Vice President Arias a happy birthday.  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Discussed the success of  
the first District 4 SpringFest event and acknowledged all involved in  
organizing the event. Announced distribution of free books through the Dolly  
Parton Imagination Library had begun and enrollment was still open.  
Congratulated Chief Casto for a successful Chief’s Gala.  
Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments: Thanked the Mayor’s Office,  
City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, Adrienne Kinney and Marisol  
Sanchez for all the support and guidance which made for a smooth  
transition into the offices of Council District 5.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Welcomed  
Councilmember Vang to the dais. Discussed recent Town Hall Meetings in  
District 7 regarding the upcoming budget and district projects. Reported  
throwing a "wild" pitch during the first Fresno Grizzlies home game of the  
season. Attended the grand opening ceremony of the Laotian American  
Community of Fresno’s new office which benefited from Measure "P" grant  
funding. Participated in the Clean California Community Day in which trees  
were planted and litter removed in the Hidalgo Elementary School  
neighborhood and the community garden at Romain Park was restored.  
Discussed a Neighborhood Watch meeting held in the Fresno and Shields  
area.  
Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments: Welcomed and  
congratulated Councilmember Vang. Reported staff had visited every senior  
living facility in District 6 to keep residents connected with their  
representatives. Wished a happy 100th Birthday to Donna from Fresno  
Senior Living. Attended the Willy Wonka production at Copper Hills  
Elementary and congratulated the students on their performance.  
Announced the first Fresno FitFest at Todd Beamer Park, a free event  
focusing on mental, physical, emotional and financial fitness.  
Vice President Arias Reports and Comments: Reported on four recent  
District 3 neighborhood meetings to provide updates on district projects and  
gather input related to the upcoming budget hearings. Highlighted the  
upcoming vendor education workshops to be held ahead of the changes to  
mobile food vendor regulations that take effect in June. Welcomed  
Councilmember Vang to the dais.  
Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Discussed ADA and  
soft-fall surfacing at the Logan Park playground, improvements at Orchid  
Park, and field lights at Koligian Park. Acknowledged Public Works and  
Capital Projects staff for repaving and improving roads including portions of  
Alluvial Avenue, and upcoming work on Herndon and Blackstone Avenues.  
Recognized District 2 staff for delivering top notch constituent services to  
residents. Congratulated Fresno County Supervisors for passing a Copper  
Wire Ordinance to address copper wire theft.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Reported throwing a decent pitch at  
the Fresno Grizzlies home opener baseball game. Attended the Police  
Chief’s Gala to support the Fresno Police Chief's Foundation. Participated  
in the recent Fire Awards Ceremony. Reported on the demolition of a  
building in Chinatown to make way for a 35 unit affordable housing project.  
Announced the groundbreaking of the City’s first cricket pitches at Jaswant  
Singh Khalra Park, and the Regional Sports Complex. Recognized the  
Expressry Deli and Market by Community Hospital for its incredible food  
and big city feel. Reported on the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony  
for the new Dan Martin Stadium at Fresno Pacific University. Announced his  
participation in an upcoming Fireside Chat hosted by the Fresno Economic  
Development Corporation.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Welcomed Councilmember  
Vang and looked forward to working with him.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
Appearance by Therese Gulesserian regarding “Parking along Liberty Hill  
and Saybrook” (District 6 Resident)  
ID 25-456  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the speaker  
withdrew her request to speak.  
REMOVED  
10:03 A.M.  
Appearance by Jesse Nieves regarding “The Southeast Development  
Area Plan and concerns about existing infrastructure costs” (District 6  
Resident)  
ID 25-477  
APPEARED  
10:06 A.M.  
Appearance by Erika Leonard regarding “Concerns about the Southeast  
Development Area plan” (District 1 Resident)  
ID 25-489  
APPEARED  
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: Ruben (2-O), Whitney Sandersien (2-O), Ari C (2-O), Dez Martinez  
(2-D), and Cindy Pimpino (2-O).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby approved by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Approval of the minutes for March 27, 2025  
2.-A.  
ID 25-481  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
Carollo Engineers, Inc. of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract  
by an amount not to exceed $637,228, for a revised total contract amount  
not to exceed $3,801,877, with a remaining contingency amount not to  
exceed $374,000, all of which to be paid on a time and materials basis,  
and to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2027, for the  
Downtown Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Study.  
(Council District 3)  
2.-B.  
ID 25-429  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project  
2.-C.  
ID 25-424  
(Bid File No. 12501391) (Council District 2):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination,  
pursuant to Section 15301/ Class 1 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines Environmental Assessment No. PC00219,  
for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $89,000.00  
for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and Construction Project.  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,262,759.15 for  
the base bid plus all two (2) Add Alternates to Truxell & Valentino  
Landscape Development, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest  
responsive and responsible bidder for the Milburn Overlook  
Redesign and Construction Project.  
RESOLUTION 2025-88 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
2.-D.  
ID 25-428  
Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., to increase the total contract by an  
amount not to exceed $96,026, paid on a time and materials basis for a  
revised total contract amount not to exceed $466,501, with a contingency  
amount not to exceed $55,570, for the Reclamation Well Pipeline and  
Associated Site Improvements Project. (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to Utility Agreement No. PW00763-2 with  
Pacific Gas Electric Company, increasing the original agreement  
2.-F.  
ID 25-433  
&
amount from $93,542 to a total of $195,758, for the design and adjustment  
of Pacific Gas & Electric Company electrical facilities needed to complete  
construction of the proposed Midtown Fresno Trail: McKinley Avenue Gap  
Closure Project, Millbrook Avenue to Clovis Avenue. (Council Districts 4  
and 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the North Blackstone Avenue Roadway Improvements  
from Minarets Avenue to Nees Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12500516):  
(Council Districts 2 and 6)  
2.-G.  
ID 25-434  
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00929, dated June 5,  
2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for  
Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1,  
15303/Class 3, and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines;  
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services  
Agreement with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group,  
Incorporated, of Fresno, California in the amount of $8,432, for a  
total increased contract amount of $137,598, with $384 in  
remaining contingency;  
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,732,629 to  
Yarbs Grading and Paving Incorporated, of Fowler, California.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-I.  
ID 25-404  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 44th amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $765,500 to  
the FY 2025 Fire Department budget for out of county responses  
under the California Firefighters Assistance Agreement (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2025-91 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a citywide requirements contract to Universal  
2.-J.  
2.-K.  
ID 25-469  
Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno, California  
for one year with four optional one-year extensions for security services in  
an amount not to exceed $3,350,000 per year plus annual CPI and  
minimum wage increases (Bid File 9686)  
TABLED TO APRIL 24, 2025  
Actions pertaining to the lease of city-owned agricultural land at the  
ID 25-473  
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File  
#101824DN) (District 3):  
1.  
Adopt  
determination  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption per staff  
pursuant to Sections 15301/Class and  
1
15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2.  
Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno  
and James F. Cook in the amount of $243,200 annually for lease of  
approximately 400 acres of City-owned agricultural land at the  
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF)  
for an initial term through December 31, 2028, plus one optional  
four-year extension; and authorize the Director of General Services  
or designee to execute the Lease Agreement and subsequent  
extensions on the City’s behalf  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
Appropriation Resolution No.  
-
Adopting the 48th Amendment to the Annual  
2024-122 to appropriate $10,000  
2.-L.  
ID 25-468  
a
reimbursement from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for  
costs associated with the 2024 summer season cooling center operations  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-92 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifteenth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary  
2.-M.  
2.-N.  
ID 25-387  
Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 14, Management Classes  
(CFMEA), by modifying the salary step plan range for the Building Services  
Manager classification, effective April 21, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-93 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Sixteenth Amendment to the FY 2025 Salary  
ID 25-430  
Resolution No. 2024-120, amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt  
Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA) by adding the new classification of  
Trolley Supervisor and providing a monthly salary step plan range, effective  
April 21, 2025; and amending Exhibit 14, Management Classes (CFMEA),  
by adding the new classification of Trolley Manager and providing a  
monthly salary step plan range, effective April 21, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2025-94 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a consultant services agreement with BSK Associates for an  
2.-P.  
ID 25-466  
annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000 per year for two years with three  
single year optional extensions, plus annual Consumer Price Index  
adjustments, to provide testing services for potable and non-potable water  
analysis; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign  
the Agreement on behalf of the City (Bid File 12501235). (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6211, and accepting  
2.-Q.  
ID 25-425  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located on the west side of North Millbrook Ave. south of East Nees Ave.  
(Council District 6)  
RESOLUTION 2025-95 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as  
2.-R.  
ID 25-436  
Annexation Number 153 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the  
public hearing for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the  
northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue).  
(Council District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2025-96 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street  
2.-S.  
ID 25-438  
easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street (Council  
District 3)  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number  
P24-02896  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of a  
public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East  
McKenzie Street  
TABLED TO MAY 1, 2025  
Approve Amendment No.1 to Measure C Cooperative Project Agreement  
2.-T.  
ID 25-457  
for the Peach Avenue - State Route 180 to McKinley Avenue project (Urban  
project, I-4), in the amount of $4,151,000 with the Fresno County  
Transportation Authority; and authorize the Public Works Director or  
designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. (Council District  
7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 50th Amendment to the Annual  
2.-V.  
ID 25-516  
Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 reallocating $195,000  
from the Public Works Department to the City Council Department  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
During approval of the Consent Calendar, Council President Karbassi and  
Councilmember Richardson each reregistered a NO vote for the above item.  
As such, this item was approved 5-2 by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 – Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Vang, Esparza  
No: 2 – Karbassi, Richardson  
RESOLUTION 2025-98 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the South Cedar Avenue Complete Streets Project  
2.-E.  
ID 25-432  
(Bid File No. 12500348) on South Cedar Avenue from East Jensen  
Bypass to East Church Avenue (Council District 5, County Supervisorial  
District 3):  
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00928, dated June 4,  
2024, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for  
categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental  
Quality Act Guidelines Section  
15302/Class2;  
15301/Class1 and Section  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,748,236 to Cal  
Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive  
and responsible bidder for the South Cedar Avenue Complete  
Streets Project (Bid File No. 12500348).  
Vice President Arias and Councilmember Vang moved the above item to  
Contested Consent to discuss the infrastructure improvement project located  
south of Cedar.  
Council discussion included: the anticipated summer 2025 construction start  
date; the fall 2025 expected completion date; potential traffic disruptions  
around Calwa Elementary School, and; traffic control measures to minimize  
disruption.  
On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Actions pertaining to the new 911 Emergency Call Center Project (Bid File  
No. 12500493) (Council District 3):  
2.-H.  
ID 25-431  
1. Adopt  
a
Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for  
Environmental Assessment No. P23-04199 (SCH 2024080018)  
dated December 2, 2024, for the proposed project pursuant to  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;  
2. RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of  
future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures  
related to the construction of the new 911 Emergency Call Center  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes);  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 47th Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation  
Resolution  
No.  
2024-122  
appropriating  
$7,664,800.00 for the 911 Emergency Call Center construction  
contract (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);  
4. Award a construction contract in the amount of $12,936,795.00 for  
the Base Bid plus one (1) Add Alternate to Solpac Construction, Inc.  
dba Soltek Pacific Construction Company of San Diego, California,  
as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 911  
Emergency Call Center Project.  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to discuss  
the construction schedule for the new 911 call center.  
Council discussion included: dependence of the project on third-party  
underground work; the $75,000 adjustment tied to local business preference  
policies in the bidding process; the contractor for Fire Station 12 and  
assurances that separate crews would manage both projects to avoid  
delays, and; the significance of the new 911 call center.  
RESOLUTION 2025-89 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2025-90 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
Approve the renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual Military  
Equipment Use Report as originally required by Assembly Bill 481,  
codified under Government Codes 7070-7075.  
2.-O.  
ID 25-349  
Vice President Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent for  
clarification on transparency and legality of public meetings related to  
military equipment legislation.  
Council discussion included: public meeting requirements under Assembly  
Bill 481; equipment utilization data; the decommissioning process for  
non-consumer grade equipment; drone use; encouraging public input;  
officer wellness and training investments, and; the need for certain  
equipment when officers face elevated threats by criminals with military  
grade weapons.  
Vice President Arias requested a public memo detailing annual utilization  
rates of all equipment listed in the inventory.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Arias  
Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal  
ID 25-517  
2.-W.  
Code, relating to business license - exemptions for honorably discharged  
or honorably relieved veterans and active duty or reservist military  
personnel  
Councilmember Richardson moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss supporting veterans transitioning back into the community by  
helping them become entrepreneurs and business owners.  
Council discussion included: the City of Clovis model for supporting  
veteran-owned businesses; the need for research to ensure correct  
implementation of the initiative; collaboration with the City Manager’s Office  
and local businesses to gather additional information; the need for an  
additional time to gather information.  
TABLED TO MAY 15, 2025  
On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by  
Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED to the  
May 15, 2025, council meeting. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and  
Esparza  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
RESOLUTION - Approve three (3) street corridors for thirty percent (30%)  
3.-A.  
ID 25-474  
preliminary conceptual design as part of the Active Transportation Plan  
Update currently being developed. (Citywide)  
The above item was presented to Council by Chief Engineering Technician  
Aguilar. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council.  
There was no council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2025-99 ADOPTED  
On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by  
Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Perea, Maxwell, Vang and Esparza  
No: 1 - Arias  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following people addressed Council with unscheduled  
communication: Diana Vero, Wickey Twohands, and Dez Martinez.  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Actions pertaining to regulating the possession of, Commercial Scrap  
Metal.  
4.-A.  
ID 25-508  
1. Adopt a finding that the Ordinance to add Article 36 to Chapter 9 of  
the Fresno Municipal Code is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense  
exemption set forth in section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA  
Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no  
possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the  
environment.  
2. BILL (for Introduction) adding Article 36 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, relating to Commercial Scrap Metal.  
Council discussion included: Copper wire theft as a major public issue.  
Economic & safety impact city-county partnership. Legal enforcement &  
prosecution concerns. Ordinance capabilities. Budget planning & resource  
allocation. Demand for accountability. Upon call, no members of the public  
addressed Council.  
BILL B-10 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno,  
ID 25-505  
2.-U.  
California, Urging the California Board of Parole Hearings to Deny Parole  
for Rudolph Martin Acosta (CDCR # H50445)  
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Stermer announced the above  
item had been moved from the Consent Calendar to the City Council section  
of the agenda at the request of Councilmember Perea.  
Council discussion included: the crimes and victims of Rudolph Martin  
Acosta; recognition of survivor voices; characterization of the crimes; calls  
for justice and accountability; recognition of upcoming community action  
efforts, and; gratitude and recognition for survivor bravery.  
Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council.  
RESOLUTION 2025-97 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Richardson  
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 2:33 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 25-355  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; 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. 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 25-396  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Gerry Goodman v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
22CECG01072  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 25-485  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Joshua Spengeman v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No.  
22CECG02760.  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements for this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 25-475  
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 session at 3:30 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
April 24, 2025, regular meeting with Councilmember Richardson absent.