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, March 9, 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.  
9:09 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  
Pastor BT Lewis led 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-B (ID 23-394) regarding the 576th amendment to  
the Master Fee Schedule - the following changes to the resolution, for the  
PARCS Department General Recreation Fees, were read into the record:  
the Regional Sports Complex User Fee Tournament Play will be revised to  
$700 dollars for 1-3 fields, $1,400 dollars for 4-6 fields, and $2,050 dollars  
for 7-9 fields.  
Councilmember Esparza recused himself from Consent Calendar item 1-H  
(ID 23-259) regarding Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Sewer  
Rehabilitation in the Area bound by Blackstone, Maroa, McKinley, and  
Clinton Avenue.  
Vice President Perea recused herself from Consent Calendar item 1-L (ID  
23-347) regarding Final Map Tract No. 6310.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a “no” vote on Consent Calendar item  
1-B (23-394) regarding the 576th amendment to the Master Fee Schedule.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION  
1-R (ID 23-401) regarding assistance for Senior Affordable Housing - moved  
to Contested Consent by Councilmember Chavez and requested to be heard  
after closed session.  
1-S (ID 23-403) regarding the process to change Kings Canyon/Venture  
Boulevard to "Cesar Chavez Blvd." - moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Chavez.  
1-I (ID 23-342) regarding final tract map No. 6338 – moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Chavez. The agenda was initially approved as  
amended with Item 1-I (ID 23-342) removed from the agenda with no return  
date by Councilmember Chavez. The motion to approve the agenda as  
amended was made by Councilmember Arias. Vice President Perea  
seconded the Motion which PASSED 7-0.  
As item 1-I (ID 23-342) was time sensitive, Councilmember Chavez  
subsequently motioned to reconsider approval of the agenda in order to  
hear item 1-I (ID 23-342) as part of the Contested Consent Calendar.  
Council President Maxwell seconded the motion to reconsider approval of  
the agenda which PASSED 5-0 with Councilmember Arias and Vice  
President Perea absent.  
Following the motion to reconsider, Councilmember Chavez motioned to  
place item 1-I (ID 23-342) on the Contested Consent Calendar for  
discussion and approve the agenda. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the  
motion which PASSED 5-0 with Councilmember Arias and Vice President  
Perea absent.  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Council President  
Maxwell, the agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Perea and Arias  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Pinedale 100 Year Anniversary”  
Proclamation for “Khetphet “KP” Phagnasay Day”  
ID 23-276  
PRESENTED  
ID 23-230  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Discussed the recent  
shooting near Herndon and Ingram and recognized the Police Department  
for the professionalism demonstrated on scene. Recognized International  
Women's Day and the issues faced by the women and children of Iran.  
Spoke in support of the Mahsa Act.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Acknowledged the need for  
volunteers to staff the warming centers and offered up his time. Discussed  
the impact of warming centers on the neighborhoods in which they operate.  
Announced a joint press conference with District 5 to showcase additional  
resources allocated for the safety of mobile food vendors. Discussed shelter  
and permanent housing projects in the Parkway area. Acknowledged the  
administration for working with Council offices to keep park fees down for  
residents. Invited the public to attend the Chivas vs. America soccer match  
at Chuckchansi Park on March 22, 2023.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments. Acknowledged the  
administration for extending the operation of warming centers. Requested  
an update on how many individuals at warming centers have been  
contacted through homeless outreach efforts. Recognized the Poverllo  
Home for assisting at the community centers and for providing needed  
meals and supplies. Discussed the increase of individuals from surrounding  
areas utilizing the community centers and stressed the need to coordinate  
with the County of Fresno and surrounding jurisdictions. Urged the County  
of Fresno to issue citations or warnings instead of confiscating food  
products when dealing with food vendors.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments.Discussed a great turn  
out at a District 6 neighborhood meeting and recognized City staff for  
attending and responding to questions from the community. Announced a  
$17 pet adoption event at 5277 East Airways Blvd from March 17 to March  
19, 2023, at the Fresno Animal Center.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Announced the  
postponement of the District 7 Playstreets event due to weather. Recognized  
PARCs staff for a successful community meeting at the Fresno Art Museum  
to discuss Proposition 68 grant awarded to Radio Park. Announced  
forthcoming schedules for spring and fall town hall meetings in District 7.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments. She wished everyone a  
Happy Women's History Month. Attended the ribbon cutting at Legacy  
Business Hub. Recognized staff for walking District 1 and handing out flyers  
regarding business grants. Knocked on doors West of the 99 to address  
concerns of the district. Acknowledged the administration for filling  
potholes, preparing for upcoming storms, and extending operation of the  
warming centers.  
Council President Maxwell Reports and Comments. Recognized Fresno  
State WET (Water Energy Technology) Institute for helping water and  
energy entrepreneurs and for allowing him to tour the new state of the art  
facility. Addressed Fresno State Professor Jim Boren's Journalism Class  
and discussed how to engage local government. Discussed the importance  
of reading and his participation in Read Across America with Ms. Tatum's  
first grade class at Thomas Elementary School.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Discussed the challenges of  
operating warming centers on a continual basis and the need for volunteers  
to assist overtaxed staff. Announced the administration was looking to  
address the warming center impacts on neighborhoods and increase the  
capacity of the centers. Discussed outreach and training for mobile food  
vendors. Acknowledged the request of Councilmember Chavez for homeless  
outreach figures at warming centers. Reported on memos distributed to  
Council regarding the following topics: the draft cultural arts plan, West  
Area Specific Plan updates, City Fleet Fuel Price Trends, and new timelines  
for people with preliminary cannabis approvals. Announced the City was  
preparing for the upcoming storm and thanked the staff for addressing  
potholes, trees, and street issues.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Valerie  
Davis (1-S), Debbie Darden (1-S), B.T. Lewis (1-S), Sue Williams (1-S),  
Karen Mussow (1-S), Keshia Thomas (1-S), Peggy Lee (1-S), Hester  
Hensley (1-S), Dr. David Marshall (1-S), Fernando Elizando, Jennifer  
Leordeo, Fernando Elizando, Jr., Barbara Horn, Steve Diddy, Aletha Lang  
(1-S), Gloria Hernandez (1-S), Venancio Goano (1-S), Jackie Grazier (1-S),  
Patience Milrod (1-S), Venise Curry (1-S), Eric Gray, Lisa Flores (1-S),  
Brandi Nuse-Villegas (3-A), Wendy Smith (1-S), Nia Hodge (1-S), Dez  
Martinez, Avis Braggs (1-S), Robert Mitchell (1-S), Shannon Thom, Deanna,  
Johnny Hernandez (1-S), Kimberly McCoy (1-S), D'Aungillique Jackson  
(1-S), June Stanfield (1-S), and Haley White (1-S).  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Arias and Chavez  
Approval of Minutes for February 23, 2023, Regular Meeting  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 23-383  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 576th Amendment to the Master Fee  
ID 23-394  
Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to Add, Adjust, Move, Revise or  
Delete Various Fees in the Airports, General Government, and Parks,  
After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Sections  
(Subject to Mayor’s veto).  
The following changes were read into the record, "The Regional Sports  
Complex User Fee Tournament Play will be revised to: $700 dollars for 1-3  
fields, $1,400 dollars for 4-6 fields, and $2,050 dollars for 7-9 fields.”  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on the above item. As such,  
the item was APPROVED- 4-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Esparza  
No: 1 - Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Arias, Chavez  
RESOLUTION 2023-048 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-C.  
1.-D.  
ID 23-368  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 29th amendment to the Annual  
Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 appropriating $2,032,000  
for ERAP (Requires 5 Affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-049 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Pape Kenworth of Fresno,  
ID 23-307  
California, for the purchase of two Kenworth T880 trucks in the amount of  
$572,026 for the Department of Public Utilities and Department of Public  
Works  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a purchase contract to PB Loader of Fresno,  
California, for the purchase of five concrete finisher trucks in the amount of  
$793,412 for the Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division  
1.-E.  
1.-F.  
ID 23-370  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a requirements contract for retreading of commercial truck tires to  
ID 23-371  
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. of Fresno, California, for two years with  
three one-year options, in the annual amount of $335,099.19, plus annual  
CPI adjustments (Bid File 9659)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-G.  
ID 23-372  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing and directing submission of an application  
for and acceptance of State of California Prohousing Incentive Pilot  
Program funds (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-050 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $252,544.50 and  
1.-H.  
ID 23-259  
extend the date of completion to April 11, 2023 for the Sewer  
Rehabilitation in the Area Bound by Blackstone, Maroa, McKinley, and  
Clinton Avenues Project ID RC00177 (Bid File 3836) (Council Districts 1  
and 7).  
Councilmember Esparza recused himself on the above item. As such, the  
item was APPROVED- 4-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Bredefeld  
No: 0 -  
Recused: 1 - Esparza  
Absent: 2 - Arias, Chavez  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6212  
ID 23-344  
1.-J.  
and Parc West Drive as Annexation No. 141 to the City of  
Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11 and to Authorize  
the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for  
Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:05 am (Southwest corner of  
North Parc West Drive and North Grantland Avenue) (Council  
District 1)  
RESOLUTION 2023-052 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1151-D to vacate a  
ID 23-345  
1.-K.  
portion of a 16 foot-wide alley adjacent and south of Lot 1 and a portion of  
Lot 2 of Walling Tract Map (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental  
Assessment Number P22-02292 per staff determination, pursuant  
to Sections 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number 1151-D to  
vacate a portion of a 16 foot-wide alley adjacent and south of Lot 1  
and a portion of Lot 2 of Walling Tract Map  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6310  
1.-L.  
ID 23-347  
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6310, and accepting  
dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered  
subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements -  
located near the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Polk  
Avenue (Council District 1)  
Vice President Perea recused herself on the above item. As such, the item  
was APPROVED- 4-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Karbassi, Maxwell, Bredefeld, Esparza  
No: 0 -  
Recused: 1 - Perea  
Absent: 2 - Arias, Chavez  
RESOLUTION 2023-053 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of access right restrictions on a  
ID 23-348  
1.-M.  
portion of the East Belmont Avenue, west of North Fowler Avenue (Council  
District 5):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental  
Assessment Number PW13226 per staff determination, pursuant to  
Section 15301, Class 1 (b, c) Existing Facilities of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of access right  
restrictions on a portion of the East Belmont Avenue, west of North  
Fowler Avenue (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-054 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Barstow Avenue Class IV Bikeway Project - Bid  
File 12300267 (Council District 4)  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination  
1.-N.  
ID 23-360  
a
pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,234,648 to American  
Paving Co., of Fresno, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
1.-O.  
ID 23-363  
O’Dell Engineering in the amount of $219,300, for a total increased  
contract amount of $468,700, with a $15,000 contingency amount, for  
design services and preparation of construction documents for the South  
Tower Park, San Pablo Park and the Ted C. Wills Community Center  
Projects (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6371  
1.-P.  
ID 23-364  
as Annexation No. 138 to the City of Fresno Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special  
Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, April 20,  
2023, at 10:15 am (located north of East Floradora Avenue and  
east of North Armstrong Avenue) (Council District 7)  
RESOLUTION 2023-055 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-Q.  
ID 23-358  
Actions pertaining to the Rebid of Requirements Contract to Furnish and  
Install Polyethylene Water Service Replacements (Bid File 12300617)  
(Citywide and County):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section  
15301(b)/Class 1, and Section 15302(c)/Class 2 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Award  
a
one-year Requirements Contract, inclusive of the City’s  
adopted project labor agreement requirements, to West Valley  
Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, in the amount of  
$1,529,500, with provisions for two one-year extensions  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6338  
1.-I.  
ID 23-342  
as Annexation No. 140 to the City of Fresno Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special  
Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, April 20,  
2023, at 10:00 am (Northeast corner of East Church Avenue  
and South Sunnyside Avenue) (Council District 5)  
Councilmember Chavez moved this item to the Contested Consent  
Calendar. There was no Council discussion and no staff presentation on the  
above item.  
Upon call, the following member of the public addressed Council: Lisa  
Flores.  
RESOLUTION 2023-051 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Council President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Perea and Arias  
Assistance for Senior Affordable Housing project by utilizing future revenue  
1.-R.  
ID 23-401  
streams to provide potable drinking water and sustainable Fire protection  
for the public benefit to Senior Citizens in the Fancher Creek completed  
neighborhood.  
The above item was tabled with no return date.  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be TABLED with no return date.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Maxwell and Arias  
***RESOLUTION - To Begin the Process to Change Kings Canyon/Ventura  
ID 23-403  
1.-S.  
Boulevard to “Cesar Chavez Boulevard” (Subject to Mayor’s veto)  
Councilmember Chavez moved the item to Contested Consent to introduce  
the item to the Council and explain the process of naming a street for the  
public's benefit.  
Council discussion on this item included: the phases of the renaming  
project; whether the California segment was a part of the original proposal  
or a new segment; public outreach; clarification on recent email  
communications to the Council; additional investments and renaming in  
west Fresno; the impacts to the community, and; utilizing a committee to  
obtain stakeholder input.  
Councilmember Bredefeld opposed the above item and supported the  
community's opposition.  
RESOLUTION 2023-056 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez  
No: 1 - Bredefeld  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of easements and right of way for the  
ID 23-359  
MLK Center Active Transportation Project (Council District 3)  
1) HEARING to consider a resolution of public use and necessity for  
acquisition of easements and rights of way for public street  
purposes over, under, through and across portions of APN 479-050-  
04, owned by Ruth McDonald and Florine Parish, for the  
construction of a concrete public sidewalk, concrete curb ramp and  
installation of public utilities along a portion of South Walnut Avenue  
and East Grove Avenue  
2) Adopt  
a
finding of Categorial Exemption pursuant to California  
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections  
Environmental  
15301/Class 1, 15303/Class 3, and 15304/Class 4 for the MLK  
Center Active Transportation Project  
3) ***RESOLUTION  
-
Determining that public interest and necessity  
require acquisition of easements and rights of way for public street  
purposes over, under, through and across portions of APN 479-050-  
04, owned by Ruth McDonald and Florine Parish, for the  
construction of  
a
public sidewalk, concrete curb ramp and  
installation of public utilities along a portion of South Walnut Avenue  
and East Grove 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 10:00 a.m. Upon call, there was no  
public comment for this item. The public comment period was closed at  
10:00 a.m.  
Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno and Councilmember Arias introduced  
the above item to council.  
RESOLUTION 2023-057 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
2:30 P.M.  
WORKSHOP - Presentation by Fresno City Employees Health & Welfare  
ID 23-387  
Trust  
The above workshop was presented to Council by Chairperson Shane  
Archer, Legal Counsel Michael Moss, Consultant Andrew Desa, and Human  
Resources Manager Carbajal.  
Council discussion on this item included: the member contribution plan;  
piggybacking with other agencies; the process to negotiate rates and plans;  
the  
cost of mental health services; surveying employees for feedback on  
services and adequate providers; a future online employee complaint form;  
the current co pay amount; Kaiser HMO as a health care option for  
employees; the last time the Health and Welfare body went out for a bid for  
management services and other health care options; finding ways to  
maintain staff and compete with other municipalities; transparency issues; if  
the 404 contributions have gone up; looking into additional PPO options,  
and; direction to find a solution that provides more than one option for  
current and future employees.  
PRESENTED  
2:35 P.M.  
WORKSHOP from the Fresno Housing Authority.  
ID 23-248  
The above workshop was presented by Chief Executive Officer Tyrone  
Williams.  
Council discussion on this item included: the upcoming development  
agreement between the Housing Authority and the administration; support  
of the Council: implementation plan developments; and; affordable housing  
in the City of Fresno  
PRESENTED  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
WORKSHOP - Status update on Police Reform Commission  
Recommendations  
3.-A.  
ID 23-388  
The above workshop was presented to Council by Chief Balderrama.  
Council discussion on this item included: the membership of the Police  
Report Implementation Team; breakdowns of liability by division and unit  
within the Police Department over the previous ten years; self insurance  
retention and the reasons for changes in the amount over the years; the  
General Fund cover the cost of settlements; the number of officers on the  
payroll but not serving regular duty; discipline and terminations to set new  
expectations of the standards for the Fresno Police Department; , hiring  
qualified and diverse candidates; bike units in Tower District, units  
stationed at warming centers, the progress on dispatchers and average wait  
time, the establishment of the oversight board and suggested members of  
the  
committee have more experience in the filed, School Resource Officers in  
middle schools, competitive salary range and equipment for dispatchers,  
open line of communications between Police Officers and Chief to make  
budget recommendations for the department, holding people Police Officers  
accountable, limiting the influence of Fresno Police Officer Association in  
the upcoming Police Department budget, the request for funds for an  
instrument panel on a helicopter, and the qualifications of members on the  
Police Reform Implementation Team committee.  
PRESENTED  
WORKSHOP - Airport Parking Garage Art Installation - Artist and Concept  
ID 23-369  
3.-B.  
Unveiling (Council District 4)  
The above workshop was presented to Council by Director Thompson,  
Airports Marketing Coordinator Arguelles-Miller, and Executive Director  
Chavez.  
Council discussion on this item included: new terminal expansion and the  
process for additional murals.  
PRESENTED  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be  
discussed in closed session.  
Council withdrew from open session to hear closed session items at 5:05  
p.m. The meeting resumed in open session at 5:58 p.m.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Terance Frazier, et  
al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; United States District Court Case No.:  
1:20-CV-01069  
5.-A.  
ID 23-380  
With minimal discussion in closed session, the above item was tabled to  
March 30, 2023. There were no open session announcements regarding  
this item.  
TABLED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO  
ID 23-393  
5.-B.  
LITIGATION: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Central Valley  
NMTC Fund, LLC., v. City of Fresno  
With minimal discussion in closed session, the above item was tabled to  
March 20, 2023. There were no open session announcements regarding  
this item.  
TABLED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 23-392  
5.-C.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Marlene Riofrio v. City of Fresno  
Fresno Superior Court Case No. 21CECG00254  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 23-406  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS  
Section 54957.6  
-
Government Code  
City Negotiators: TJ Miller  
Employee Organizations:  
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 753, 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 753, Unit  
10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees  
Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees  
Association (CFMEA); 11. Operating Engineers, Local Union No. 3,  
Fresno Airport Public Safety Supervisors (FAPSS); 12. Operating  
Engineers, Local Union No. 3, Fresno Airport Public Safety Officers  
(FAPSO)  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO  
ID 23-399  
5.-E.  
LITIGATION: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Bakman Water  
Company v. City of Fresno  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 23-405  
5.-F.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Laborers International Union of North America, Local Union 294 v. City of  
Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG03719  
The above item was discussed in closed session. Following closed session,  
City Attorney Janz reported the following in open session:  
With a 5-0 vote, Council approved a settlement on this matter. The  
settlement involves the developer paying all legal fees incurred by the  
Petitioner which are $40,000. The settlement is contingent on the trail court  
approving the terms of the settlement which includes any future  
development project on the subject property be CEQA compliant.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
Adjourned from open session at 6:00 p.m.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
March 30, 2023, regular meeting.