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, May 25, 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.  
9:05 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 Pastor Eli Loera  
Pastor Eli Loera gave the invocation.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:  
A special meeting had been separately noticed for 9:00 a.m. to discuss: A.  
(ID 23-888) regarding a resolution finding good cause and clear and  
convincing benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section  
4-204 relating to the development of property for an affordable housing  
development APN 426-253-19 (4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue).  
Consent Calendar item 1-E (ID 23-811) regarding actions pertaining to a  
License Agreement with California Interscholastic Federation – removed  
from the agenda by the administration and will return June 15, 2023.  
Consent Calendar item 1-F (ID 23-815) regarding a consultant agreement  
with Baker Tilly US, LLP – removed from the agenda by the administration  
and will return June 15, 2023.  
Consent Calendar item 1-G (ID 23-807) regarding various appoints to  
various boards - the reappointments of Jon Dohlin and Jose Barraza to the  
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission have been removed from the  
agenda by staff.  
Consent Calendar item 1-BB (ID 23-756) regarding the Downtown Fresno  
Neighborhood Beautification and Cleanup Project – removed from the  
agenda by the administration and will return June 15, 2023.  
Consent Calendar item 1-LL (ID 23-816) regarding a traffic assessment with  
options for improved safety – Vice President Perea is a co-sponsor of the  
item.  
Councilmember Esparza recused himself from Consent Calendar item 1-EE  
(ID 23-774) regarding approving Contract Change Order No. 02 for the  
sewer rehabilitation in the area.  
Vice President Perea recused herself from Consent Calendar item 1-FF (ID  
23-730) regarding an agreement for professional engineering services with  
Quad Knopf , dba., QK Inc.  
Councilmember Karbassi registered a "no" vote on Consent Calendar item  
1-O (ID 23-779) regarding Accela Civic Platform Enterprise Land  
Management System.  
THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
1-G (ID 23-807) regarding various appoints and re-appointments to the  
Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission, the Mobile Home Rent Review and  
Stabilization Commission and the Civil Service Board – moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-M (ID 23-775) regarding a purchase contract to Samsara Network Inc. for  
a citywide municipal fleet management solution – moved to Contested  
Consent by Councilmember Arias and Councilmember Chavez.  
1-N (ID 23-729) regarding the 39th amendment to the Annual Appropriations  
Resolution for various Information Services Department projects – moved to  
Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-Q (ID 23-802) regarding the use of FMC section 4-502(d), Design Build  
Qualification method of procurement for automation and video surveillance  
at the City of Fresno Parking Garages – moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
1-X (ID 23-773) regarding the transmission grid main reimbursements -  
moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Chavez.  
1-CC (ID 23-757 regarding the Caltrans Art Project at San Pablo Park at  
State Route 180 and Belmont Avenue - moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Bredefeld.  
1-MM (ID 22-833) regarding the addition of Article 21 and 22 to Chapter 10  
of the FMC to prohibit impeding on sidewalks within 500 feet from sensitive  
areas. – moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Community Action Month”  
Proclamation for “Older Americans Month”  
Proclamation for “CASA Awareness Day”  
Proclamation for “Kim Shehadey Day”  
ID 23-760  
PRESENTED  
ID 23-626  
PRESENTED  
ID 23-552  
PRESENTED  
ID 23-553  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Celebrating National Public Works Week”  
ID 23-767  
PRESENTED  
Fresno Animal Center’s “Pet of the Month” presented by Fresno  
Humane Animal Services  
ID 23-710  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Karbassi Reports and Comments. Attended the California  
Restaurant Association awards and congratulated Kuppa Joy, Red Apple  
Café, Pismo’s Coastal Grill, Parma Restaurant, and voted the best date  
night and most romantic venue, The Cracked Pepper Bistro. Announced the  
Restaurant Tour of the Year, Brandon Smith Camp, and Chef of the Year,  
Jimmy Pardini. Participated in a press conference to discuss the resolution  
to conduct a traffic assessment consent calendar agenda item.  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Discussed attendance at  
State of the City. Acknowledged staff for getting the inspections of Hotel  
Fresno back on track. He will circle back with the administration on a list of  
inspections to follow up on. He invited everyone out to the Tower District  
Farmers Market. Announced the upcoming 559 Market event in Chinatown  
from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Discussed the proposed Governor’s revised  
budget regarding the $250 million designated for downtown infrastructure  
projects to accommodate the 10,000 housing units. He will be participating  
in the 1:00 pm Senate hearing to provide public testimony and to clarify the  
intent of the $250 million.  
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments. Attended the California  
Restaurant Association awards and recognized the LaRocca family for the  
Lifetime Achievement award.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Acknowledged the  
community partners for the successful and staff back-to-back Play Street  
events.  
Vice President Perea Reports and Comments. Acknowledged Barbara Horn,  
District 1 Resident, and Community Office Danny Guzman for hosting the  
neighborhood watch. If residents in District 1 are interested in hosting a  
neighborhood watch, contact the office of District 1. Acknowledged staff and  
the Fresno Animal Center for hosting a community open house where  
several families were united with an adopted dog or cat free of charge.  
Hosted the second town hall meeting at the Big Red Church for the Fresno  
High Historical neighborhood community. Acknowledge all who participated  
in the town hall meeting. Hosted the second annual Pleasant Street Block  
Party and acknowledged partners and staff for making the event successful.  
Held a press conference regarding the resolution to conduct a traffic  
assessment consent calendar agenda item. Discussed the upcoming launch  
of the campaign “Operation Slow Down Fresno” to educate residents about  
traffic safety. Encouraged the community to come out and participate in the  
Tower District Farmers Market every Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  
Announced the upcoming Memorial Day Annual Block Party hosted by  
Ampersand ice cream off Echo and Weldon from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  
Announced the Tower District Pride Parade on June 3, 2023, at 10:00 am.  
Council President Maxwell Reports and Comments. Welcomed District 4  
staff, Deputy District Director Kia Vang, and Policy Director Shawn Clark.  
Held a town hall meeting for the Senior Living Village community at San  
Joaquin Terraces and acknowledged the staff for attending the town hall  
event. Attended the Valley Honor Flight. For those who wish to be involved,  
sign up to be a guardian and can accompany a Veteran to Washington, DC.  
Discussed on the same page initiative and have collected 1400 books, and  
Reading Heart will match, leaving the book at 3,000 to distribute and  
thanked everyone for participating in the initiative.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments. Acknowledged staff for the  
Economic Development Department’s first activity report which was  
distributed to Council and will be going forward on a quarterly basis.  
Acknowledged the Airports team on the airports bond transaction which  
closed. Discussed the fire inspectors’ vacancies and filling the positions.  
Clarified the June 8, 2023 is scheduled to be a regular business meeting  
and budget meeting.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council for  
Unscheduled Communication, Consent Calendar, and Closed Session:  
Steven Diddy; Kay Bertken (1-OO); Fernando Elizando; Cindy Pimbino  
(1-MM); Alan Patzkowsky; Maria Alvarez Garcia; Rain Chamberlain (1-MM);  
Lethal Garcia (1-MM); Raymond Juarez; Brandi Nuse-Villegas (1-MM);  
Alexandra Alvarado (1-MM); Leticia Castillas; Patricia Shawn; David Willis;  
Victoria Santilla; Gloria Hernandez; Green eyes (1-MM); Dez Martinez  
(1-MM); Lynne Owens; Lisa Flores (1-MM); Marisa Moraza (1-MM); Shar  
Thompson; Kiel Lopez Schmidt (1-MM); Lindsay Herbert, and Ruben  
Espinoza.  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approval of Minutes for May 11, 2023, Regular Meeting and May 18,  
2023, Special Meeting.  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 23-781  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to Amendment No. 15 to the Engineering and Related  
Environmental Support Services Agreement with Environmental  
Resources Management, Inc.:  
ID 23-737  
1.  
Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Environmental  
Resources Management, Inc., is uniquely qualified to perform  
environmental and remedial services at Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport  
2. Approve Amendment No. 15 to the Agreement between City of  
Fresno and Environmental Resources Management, Inc., to  
provide  
actions  
ongoing  
concerning  
engineering,  
groundwater  
environmental  
contamination  
and  
at  
remedial  
Fresno  
Yosemite International Airport for an amount not to exceed  
$789,014, for a total contract amount of $5,463,939 (Council  
District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to the Support and Maintenance Agreement with  
Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc.,:  
1.-C.  
ID 23-813  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Amadeus Airport IT  
Americas, Inc. is uniquely qualified to perform maintenance and  
technical support on Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s  
(FAT) common use platform and equipment.  
2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality  
Act Guidelines.  
3. Approve the Support and Maintenance Agreement with Amadeus  
Airport IT Americas, Inc., for 24/7 Support and Maintenance to  
the airline common use system at FAT for a term of five years.  
Annual costs are $611,129. Total costs during the full five-year  
term of the agreement are $3,055,645. (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to Bid File 12301856 soliciting proposals for Air Service  
Development Consulting Services at Fresno Yosemite International  
1.-D.  
ID 23-850  
Airport (FAT). (Council District 4)  
1. Award a five-year term Agreement to Campbell-Hill in the amount  
of $500,000, for Air Service Support Services at Fresno Yosemite  
International Airport (FAT) and authorize the Director of Aviation  
(Director) to execute the contractual document(s) (Bid File  
12301856) (District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a License Agreement with California Interscholastic  
Federation (CIF) for use of Woodward Park for the State Cross Country  
Championship Special Event:  
1.-E.  
ID 23-811  
1. Authorize  
a
five (5) year License Agreement with California  
Interscholastic Federation (CIF) for use of Woodward Park for the  
State Cross Country Championship Special Event two days per  
year  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
Approve a consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in the amount  
ID 23-815  
1.-F.  
of $256,443, plus a not-to-exceed contingency amount of $10,000, to  
provide consulting services on development of an assessment - along  
with recommendations for options  
-
to improve the services and  
affordability of electricity in the City of Fresno; authorize the City  
Manager or designee to execute all related documents. (Citywide)  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
Approve a 3-year agreement with the County of Fresno to receive  
ID 23-742  
1.-H.  
1.-I.  
County Aid Dispatch services for $3,086,756.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve agreement with the California Office of Emergency  
ID 23-747  
Services (Cal OES) for temporary assignment of a Type I Fire  
Engine.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopt the 38th Amendment to the Annual  
1.-J.  
ID 23-812  
Appropriation Resolution 2022-154 establishing appropriations in the  
amount of $202,000 for Fire Department reimbursable training programs.  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-146 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Adoption of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and  
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) standard  
resolutions designating authorized agents for the City of Fresno for  
future Public Assistance Grants  
1.-K.  
1.-L.  
ID 23-748  
RESOLUTION 2023-145 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to RFP No. 012023RQ soliciting proposals for  
consultant services and agreed-upon procedures.  
ID 23-843  
1. Approve agreement with Macias Gini & O’Connell, LLP for consultant  
services for agreed-upon procedures in the amount of $69,788; and  
2. Approve agreement with Price Paige & Company, Certified Public  
Accountants, LLP for professional consulting services in the amount  
of $139,800.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions  
Management System:  
pertaining  
to  
Accela  
Civic  
Platform  
Enterprise  
Land  
1.-O.  
ID 23-779  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Accela, Inc. is  
uniquely qualified; and  
2. Approve a five-year Subscription Services Agreement and Order  
with Accela, Inc., to upgrade the software to current Cloud-based  
SaaS version, in the amount of $5,144,900.76; and  
3. Approve the SaaS Migration Services Statement of Work with  
Accela, Inc., in the amount of $219,100  
Councilmember Karbassi registered a "no" vote on the above item. The item  
was APPROVED 6-1 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza  
No: 1 - Karbassi  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 14th Amendment to the FY 2023 Salary  
ID 23-810  
1.-P.  
Resolution  
No.  
2022-152,  
amending  
Exhibit  
8,  
Unit  
8 -  
Non-Represented, by adding the new classification of Youth Jobs Corps  
Program Ambassador and providing a salary range of $15.50 - $19.50  
per hour; Youth Jobs Corps Program Participant and providing a salary  
range of $15.50 - $19.50 per hour; Youth Jobs Corps Program Mentor  
and providing a salary range of $16.00 - $20.50 per hour; Airport Public  
Safety Officer and respective salary range; and Airport Public Safety  
Supervisor and respective salary range; deleting Exhibit 11, Unit 11 -  
Airport Public Safety Officers; deleting Exhibit 15, Unit 15, Airport Public  
Safety Supervisors (FAPSS); amending Section 13 to remove Exhibit  
11, Unit 11, Airport Public Safety Officers and to remove Exhibit 15, Unit  
15, Airport Public Safety Supervisors, and amending Section 18 to  
incorporate benefits and terms and conditions for permanent employees  
in classifications of Airport Public Safety Officer and Airport Public  
Safety Supervisor, retroactively effective May 22, 2023 (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-148 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Public comment received for May 25, 2023, Regular Meeting  
ID 23-939  
ID 23-738  
Award a consultant services agreement to Hazardous Materials Institute,  
LLC, in the amount not to exceed $121,575 to update the confined  
space entry program and provide training for the Department of Public  
Utilities - Wastewater Management Division (Citywide).  
1.-R.  
1.-S.  
1.-T.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a consultant services agreement to Omni Design, Inc., of San  
ID 23-706  
Luis Obispo, California, for an amount not to exceed $207,728 for the  
Design of Materials Storage Buildings at the Fresno-Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility’s (Council District 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 23-739  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc., in  
an amount not to exceed $810,873, inclusive of a $74,000 contingency,  
for the Downtown Area Water and Wastewater Infrastructure  
Improvements Study (Bid File 12301832) (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a consultant services agreement to Blair, Church and Flynn  
Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $211,600,  
inclusive of a $20,000 contingency, for the design of sewer rehabilitation  
improvements in the area bound by Ashlan, Millbrook, Gettysburg, and  
Cedar Avenues (Council District 4).  
1.-U.  
1.-V.  
ID 23-762  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Of Intention by the Council of the City of Fresno,  
California, to grant Valley Dumpster Service LLC, Non-Exclusive  
ID 23-769  
a
Franchise for Roll-Off collection services within the City of Fresno, and  
setting the public hearing for August 10, 2023, at 10:00 AM (Citywide).  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-149 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award  
a
consultant services agreement to Michael K. Nunley  
&
1.-W.  
ID 23-772  
Associates, Inc., in the amount of $80,500, inclusive of a $10,000  
contingency, for professional engineering services to prepare the  
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Bar Screen  
Optimization Study (Council District 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a consultant services agreement to Akel Engineering Group, Inc.  
in the amount of $708,000 to prepare the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan  
(Citywide).  
1.-Y.  
1.-Z.  
ID 23-770  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the water main replacement project bound by West  
ID 23-778  
Clinton, West University, North Fruit and North Teilman Avenues.  
File 12301902) (Council District 1):  
(Bid  
1.  
Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination  
pursuant to Section 15301/Class (Existing Facilities) and  
1
15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California  
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.  
2.  
Award a construction contract to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC., in the  
amount of $4,787,434.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a cooperative purchase agreement with Quinn Power Systems,  
1.-AA.  
1.-BB.  
ID 23-819  
for the purchase of three new Caterpillar natural gas generators in the  
amount of $7,762,480.04, for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater  
Reclamation Facility (Council District 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Downtown Fresno Neighborhood Beautification  
ID 23-756  
and Cleanup Project (Council Districts 1, 3, & 7):  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Fresno Arts  
Council is uniquely qualified  
2. Approve the Agreement between City of Fresno and Fresno  
Arts Council, Inc. of Fresno CA, a uniquely qualified consultant, in  
the amount of $207,500 for procurement of transportation art on  
behalf of the City of Fresno.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to the Waste Gas Flare Project at the Fresno-Clovis  
ID 23-766  
1.-DD.  
Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project ID TC00159 (Bid File  
No. 3750) (District 3)  
1. Approve Contract Change Order 04 to W.M Lyles Co., in the  
amount of $ 132,418.10 and two (2) additional working days.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 in the amount of $85,840 and  
allow Ten (10) additional working days for the completion of this  
additional work to Emmett’s Excavation, Inc. 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)  
1.-EE.  
ID 23-774  
Councilmember Esparza recused himself from the above item. The item was  
APPROVED 6-0 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld  
Recused: 1 - Esparza  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad  
ID 23-730  
1.-FF.  
Knopf, dba., QK Inc., for $73,800, with a $7,000 contingency, for design  
and construction support services for the Al Radka Small Dog Park  
Project (Council District 5)  
Vice President Perea recused herself from the above item. The item was  
APPROVED 6-0 by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza  
Recused: 1 - Perea  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the award of a requirements contract to  
ID 23-733  
1.-GG.  
1.-HH.  
International Coatings Co. in the amount up to $186,121.46 for the  
purchase of Traffic Paint. (Bid File 12301341)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Acknowledge an update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian  
ID 23-763  
Committee’s 2003 charter and the name change of the Bicycle and  
Pedestrian Advisory Committee to the Active Transportation Advisory  
Committee  
RESOLUTION 2023-153 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Armstrong Avenue and Hamilton Avenue  
ID 23-768  
1.-II.  
Children’s and Tot Play Area Project Bid File 12301734 (Council District  
5):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding  
of  
Categorical  
Exemption  
per  
staff’s  
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, 15303/Class 3  
and 15311/Class 11 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $402,535 to  
Truxell  
&
Valentino Landscape Development, Inc. of Fresno,  
California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Initiating Proceedings and Declaring  
1.-JJ.  
ID 23-771  
Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for the City of  
Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1;  
and setting the public hearing for June 29, 2023, at 10:05  
a.m. (Citywide)  
1.  
RESOLUTION - Initiating proceedings for the  
annual levy of assessment for Landscaping and  
Lighting Maintenance District No. 1  
2. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to levy and collect the  
annual assessment for landscaping and lighting  
maintenance District No. 1  
RESOLUTION 2023-154 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-155 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the John Muir Elementary Safe Routes to School  
Project - Bid File 12301163 (Council District 3)  
1.-KK.  
ID 23-823  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination  
pursuant  
to  
Section  
15301/Class  
1
of  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,695,390 to  
Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Conduct a Traffic Assessment to Include Options for  
Improved Safety (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
1.-LL.  
ID 23-816  
RESOLUTION 2023-156 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the reappointment of Kacey Auston to the Fresno Metropolitan  
Flood Control District Board, for a term ending August 3, 2026.  
1.-NN.  
1.-OO.  
ID 23-849  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Relating to the Retention of the Fresno Arts Council  
ID 23-859  
to Administer the City’s Cultural Arts Grant Programs Pursuant to  
Fresno Municipal Code Section 7-1506(B)(4) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-157 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve use of Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-502(d), Design-Build  
1.-PP.  
ID 23-885  
Qualification Method of procurement for the Senior Activity Center  
Project at 4343 North Blackstone Avenue (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
THE CITY IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE  
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO  
AND FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION  
***RESOLUTION- Declaring property located near the northwest corner  
of Fulton and Inyo Streets at 829 and 835 Fulton Street (APNs  
468-282-05T and -22T) to be surplus and directing staff to comply with  
the Surplus Land Act (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
1.-QQ.  
ID 23-852  
RESOLUTION 2023-158 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointments of Kelly Kucharski and Christina Soto to the  
1.-G.  
ID 23-807  
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for a term ending July 1, 2026,  
and approve the reappointments of Jon Dohlin and Jose Barraza, to the  
Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for a term ending July 1, 2027.  
Approve the appointment of Shannon McCulligh to the Mobile Home  
Rent Review and Stabilization Commission as a Resident Commissioner  
for a term ending June 30, 2024. Approve the reappointment of Linda  
Moreno to the Civil Service Board for a term ending June 30, 2027.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to get  
clarification on the appointment and reappointment process.  
Council discussion on this item included: The replacement of Commissioner  
McCoy and Commissioner Parkes; why the appointing authority is seeking  
the replacement of the two commissioners; continue to have the termed-out  
commissioners serve; the implementation of Measure P; the qualifications of  
the newly appointed commissioners; filling the seat of Commissioner Parkes  
with Kelly Kucharski and Commissioner McCoy remaining on the  
commission.  
Motion to approve to amend removing the appointment of Christina Soto.  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Samsara Network Inc. of  
ID 23-775  
1.-M.  
San Francisco, California, to provide  
a
citywide municipal fleet  
management solution for vehicle telematics, engine trouble codes,  
emissions testing, and asset tracking in the amount of $613,500 for city  
vehicles and equipment  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
highest bidder and provide the rational for recommending the vendor  
Council discussion on this item included: can the staff find a cheaper vendor  
that meets the needs of the contract; the impacts of the item if council tables  
the matter until budget hearings; when the current system expires; and how  
long it has been non-operational.  
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: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 39th Amendment to the Annual  
1.-N.  
ID 23-729  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 to appropriate $621,200  
for various projects in the Information Services Department (Requires 5  
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
various items and the carryover funds.  
Council discussion on this item included: the carryover funds; how much of  
the general fund is being used; what office space is being reconfigured with  
the carryover money, and when the radio communications upgrade project  
will be completed.  
RESOLUTION 2023-147 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, 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 use of Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-502(d),  
ID 23-802  
1.-Q.  
Design Build Qualification Method of procurement for  
automation and video surveillance at the City of Fresno  
Parking Garages.  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss the  
timeline of upgrades to the parking garages.  
Council discussion on this item included: automation of the ticket booths and  
when staff will bring an award of contract for the automation and video  
cameras.  
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  
1.-X.  
ID 23-773  
Actions pertaining to transmission grid main reimbursements:  
1. RESOLUTION  
-
Making  
findings  
under  
the  
California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that the proposed changes to  
portions of the Fresno Municipal Code and Master Fee Schedule  
concerning  
transmission  
grid  
mains  
and  
associated  
reimbursements are not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines  
Section 15378.  
2. BILL - (For introduction) - Repealing Section 6-516 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code and amending Section 6-501(ee) relating to  
transmission grid mains and associated reimbursements.  
3. ***RESOLUTION  
Resolution No.  
-
577th amendment to the Master Fee  
80-420 to repeal transmission grid  
credit/reimbursement amounts under the Public Utilities section.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Chavez moved this item to Contested Consent but had no  
further questions when the item was heard. There was no staff presentation  
and no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2023-150 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-151 ADOPTED  
BILL B-15 APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, 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 Caltrans Art Project at San Pablo Park at State  
ID 23-757  
1.-CC.  
Route 180 and Belmont Avenue (Council District 3):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 42nd Amendment to the Annual  
Appropriations Resolution No. 2022-154, in the amount of  
$648,600, to allow the San Pablo Park - Caltrans Art project to  
move forward with the execution of project-related agreements  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Approve the Transportation Art Agreement - Clean California  
Beautification Fund Contribution between the City of Fresno and  
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in the amount  
of $675,000 for project management, contract administration and  
procurement of transportation art on behalf of Caltrans  
3. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Fresno Arts  
Council is uniquely qualified  
4. Approve the Agreement between City of Fresno and Fresno  
Arts Council, Inc. of Fresno CA, a uniquely qualified consultant, in  
the amount of $642,600 for procurement of transportation art on  
behalf of the City of Fresno  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to discuss  
the artist selection process and the criteria of the art being is selected.  
RESOLUTION 2023-152 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, 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  
Bill - (For introduction) Adding Article 21 and Article 22 to Chapter 10 of  
the Fresno Municipal Code, Prohibiting Impeding on Sidewalks Within  
500 Feet from Sensitive Areas Including Schools, Childcare Facilities,  
Public Parks, Public Libraries, Warming and Cooling Centers, and  
City-Permitted Shelters for the Unhoused.  
1.  
-MM.  
ID 23-833  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to address  
clarifying points based on public comment received. Councilmember Arias  
and Councilmember Bredefeld introduced the item to Council.  
Council discussion on this item included: the logistics of enforcement; who  
will be doing the enforcement; the consequences of violating the ordinance;  
if shopping centers are covered; what are the legal restrictions for the city to  
respond and what the process is; ensuring the city is within the Boise ruling;  
have other cities have been sued for not having a provision; does the  
ordinance apply to food vendors; if Section 3 is tied to sensitive uses; if there  
is an ordinance already in place that addressed obstruction of public  
right-of-way; the inclusion of residential neighborhoods and why the  
ordinance does not address railroad, canals or freeways.  
Motion to approve and adhere to State law, protect the mobile and Retail  
temporary vendors, and return for a review in three months.  
BILL B-16 APPROVED AS AMENDED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
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, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
No: 1 - Perea  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:00 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and  
levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District  
Number 18, Annexation Number 002 (T6212, located on the southwest  
corner of North Parc West Drive and North Grantland Avenue; T6276,  
located on the northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North  
Grantland Avenue; T6350, located on the northeast corner of North Parc  
West Drive and West Holland Avenue) (District 1)  
ID 23-809  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 002 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION  
-
Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION  
Mayor’s Veto)  
-
Declaring Election Results (Subject to  
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special  
Tax for the Property Tax Year 2022-2023 and Future Tax  
Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No.  
18, Annexation No. 002 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:43 A.M. There was no staff  
presentation, no Council discussion. Upon call, the following member of the  
public address Council: Lisa Flores. The public comment period closed at  
11:48 A.M.  
RESOLUTION 2023-159 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-160 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-161 ADOPTED  
BILL B-17 INTRODUCED/ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2023-015  
On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Arias,  
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.  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy  
a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No.  
11, Annexation Number 142 (Final Tract Map Number 6350) (located on  
the northeast corner of North Parc West Drive and West Holland  
Avenue) (Council District 1)  
ID 23-764  
1. ***RESOLUTION  
-
to Annex Territory to Community Facilities  
District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for  
Annexation No. 142 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax  
for the Property Tax Year 2022-2023 and Future Tax Years  
Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11,  
Annexation No. 142 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:48 A.M. There was no staff  
presentation, no Council discussion, and no public comment. The public  
comment period closed at 11:48 A.M.  
RESOLUTION 2023-162 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-163 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-164 ADOPTED  
BILL B-18 INTRODUCED/ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2023-016  
On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
10:10 A.M.  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex  
territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno  
Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 143  
(Final Tract Map No. 6370) (Located on the west side of  
North Chestnut Avenue and East Powers Avenue) (Council  
District 6)  
ID 23-731  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a  
Special Tax for Annexation No. 143 (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION  
-
Calling  
Special  
Mailed-Ballot  
Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a  
Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2022-2023 and  
Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community  
Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 143 (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above hearing was called to order at 11:49 A.M. There was no staff  
presentation, no Council discussion, and no public comment. The public  
comment period closed at 11:49 A.M.  
RESOLUTION 2023-165 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-166 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2023-167 ADOPTED  
BILL B-19 INTRODUCED/ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2023-017  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, 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  
10:15 A.M.  
Appearance by Joe Morales to discuss American Ambulance. (District 7  
Resident)  
ID 23-820  
Joe Morales appeared and addressed Council.  
APPEARED  
10:18 A.M.  
Appearance by Josie Morales to discuss American Ambulance. (District  
7 Resident)  
ID 23-821  
Lisa Morales appeared on behalf of Josie Morales and addressed Council.  
APPEARED  
10:21 A.M.  
Appearance by Virginia Torres to discuss American Ambulance. (District  
7 Resident)  
ID 23-822  
Virginia Morales appeared and addressed Council.  
APPEARED  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Actions pertaining to the replacement of customer relationship  
management software (Bid File 12300269) (Citywide):  
1. Award contract to Incapsulate, LLC for the Customer  
Relationship Management Replacement solution and  
3.-A.  
ID 23-746  
a
implementation services in the amount of $395,723.80 for one  
year with the option of four, five-year extensions.  
2. Approve the purchase of Salesforce cloud subscription licenses  
from Carahsoft Technology Corporation, at government approved  
pricing, in the amount of $610,343.91.  
The above item was presented to Council by Dilshad Albert with Incapsulate  
and Information Services Director Horn.  
Council discussion on this item included: if the system can be conformed  
and be integrated with other city's software; continuing the matter to allow  
staff to test the software system; providing Council the access to test the  
software system; the responses to be accurate; who will have access;  
access to the data of the complaints per district and what categories do the  
complaints fall.  
Motion to continue the matter to June 8, 2023.  
On motion of Council President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be CONTINUED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
WORKSHOP - Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation  
ID 23-808  
3.-B.  
The above workshop was presented to Council by General Services Director  
Barr.  
Council discussion on this item included: charging capacity; grants for  
installing the hardware; have the labor unions expressed concerns;  
environmental tax passed on the rate payers; what impact will be on the city;  
out of cost with keeping storing the backup vehicles; what are the penalties  
for not complying, and the size of the fleet in the city.  
PRESENTED  
Progress of Code Enforcement, including ASET Quarterly report.  
3.-C.  
ID 23-818  
The above item was presented to Council by City Attorney Janz, Assistant  
City Attorney Roberson, and Chief Assistant City Attorney Camarena.  
Council discussion on this item included: the number of cases closed by the  
Council district, providing the council with the ratio of cases closed vs. cases  
opened, and the acknowledgment of the staff for their quick response and  
follow through.  
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 to closed session at 3:47 P.M.  
5.-A.  
5.-B.  
5.-C.  
ID 23-124  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Raymond Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al; Eastern District Court  
Case No.: 1:16-cv-01914 JLT SAB  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ID 23-448  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Pamela Motley, et al. v. Fresno Police Officer Joseph  
Smith, et al; District Court Case No.: 15-CV-00905 BAM.  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ID 23-761  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
California Automobile Insurance Company, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.;  
Fresno Superior Court: 20CECG01785  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
ID 23-834  
5.-D.  
Section 54957.6  
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 COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
ID 23-841  
5.-E.  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Eastern  
District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
ID 23-847  
5.-F.  
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 regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
Adjourned from Open Session at 4:39 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during  
the June 8, 2023, regular meeting.