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, June 8, 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.  
9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Councilmember Arias was absent during roll call and joined the meeting at  
9:16 A.M.  
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 Jim Franklin of Cornerstone Church  
Pastor Jim Franklin 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:  
Consent Calendar item 1-L (ID 23-891) regarding the North Fresno  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility – removed from the agenda by staff and  
tabled to June 15, 2023.  
Consent Calendar item 1-N (ID 23-902) regarding an agreement for  
professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc., of Fresno -  
removed from the agenda by Council President Maxwell and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
Consent Calendar item 1-W (ID 23-932) regarding authority to terminate the  
agreement with BW Industries, Inc. – Councilmember Arias was added as a  
co-sponsor.  
General Administration Item 3-A (ID 23-912) regarding agreement with  
Bakman Water Company – removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to  
June 15, 2023.  
City Council item 4-A (ID 23-923) regarding the naming of the Police  
Regional Training Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training  
Center” – is subject to Mayoral veto.  
Councilmember Arias requested item 4-A (ID 23-923) regarding a resolution  
to name the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center the "Jerry  
P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center" be tabled to a future meeting.  
Council President Maxwell motioned to keep the item 4-A (ID 23-923) on  
the agenda for discussion. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.  
The motion FAILED 3-4, Councilmember Arias, Councilmember Chavez,  
Councilmember Esparza, Vice President Perea voted no.  
Vice President Perea recused herself from Consent Calendar items 1-N (ID  
23-902) regarding an agreement for professional engineering services with  
Quad Knopf Inc., of Fresno and Consent Calendar item 1-O (ID 23-903)  
regarding agreement for professional engineering services with Quad  
Knopf, Inc., for design and construction support services.  
Vice President Perea registered a "no" vote on Consent Calendar item 1-U  
(ID 23-919) regarding adding Article 21 and Article 22 to chapter 10 of the  
Fresno Municipal Code, prohibiting impeding on sidewalks within 500 feet.  
ITEMS MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER  
DISCUSSION:  
1-G (ID 23-851) regarding actions pertaining to a water connection to serve  
Three Palms Mobile Home Park - - moved to contested consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
1-O (ID 23-903) regarding agreement for professional engineering services  
with Quad Knopf, Inc., for design and construction support services - moved  
to contested consent by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
1-T (ID 23-875) regarding reject all bids of two-year service contract, for the  
purchase of mystery rider program - moved to contested consent by  
Councilmember Bredefeld.  
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, the above agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez  
No: 1 - Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Pride Month”  
ID 23-740  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “Hugo Morales Day”  
ID 23-935  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Acknowledged and  
recognized Isai Perez, a resident of Southeast Fresno, who graduated as the  
valedictorian of Sunnyside High School. Perez faced the tragedy of his  
father being shot and killed while selling food as a mobile food vendor.  
Attended the first Latinx graduation and expressed gratitude to Fresno  
Unified and the students of Edison High School for spearheading the event.  
Announced and invited the general public to celebrate the Cesar Chavez  
Boulevard street signs on June 10, 2023, at Fairgrounds, starting at 10:00  
A.M. The event will include the Chavez family, United Farm Workers, farm  
workers, and mobile food vendors. Acknowledged the staff for their efforts in  
opening the Fresno Chaffee Zoom Kingdoms of Asia exhibit and  
commended the zoo's expansion of new exhibits without encroaching on the  
green space of Roeding Park.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the  
sentiments of Councilmember Arias about Isai Perez. Congratulated seniors  
who graduated from Roosevelt High School and the first class of Sanger  
West High School. Met with Father Jose from Saint Anthony Claret Church  
and acknowledged his contributions and collaboration on a cleanup project  
in preparation for the Caliwa Trail, which will connect to the 49 Acres  
Regional Park.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Participation in several  
flag raisings, including Fresno City College, Tower District, and the fantastic  
parade, and announced the upcoming Pride Flag raising event at City Hall  
on Friday, June 9, 2023. Attended the graduation of the Residential Leader  
Summit convened by the Fresno County Economic Development  
Corporation. Announced the upcoming celebration of the Cesar Chavez  
Boulevard at the Fresno Fairgrounds at 10:00 A.M. Staff attended the  
retirement reception of the VA Hospital's chaplain, Terry Romerian.  
Acknowledged and welcomed the new executive director of California Rural  
Legal Assistance (CRLA), Jessica Jewell, to Fresno.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the absence of  
the Mayor, who is attending the funeral of Police Officer, Ana Chavarin who  
passed away after battling cancer. Requested the meeting adjourn in honor  
of Scotty Martin, the 18-year-old son of two valued city employees who  
passed away. Announced a tray memo was delivered to the Council  
regarding the Animal Center transition plan.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
There were no reports or comments by the City Clerk or City Attorney.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Artemis  
Gidram; Jen Cruz; Stanley Johnson; Fernando Elizando; Alan M'Cuen (1-N);  
Annie M'Cuen (1-N); Shawn Hannan; Jessica Flores (1-U); Patsy Mejia  
(1-U); Steve Diddy; April Taylor; Simon Biaseti; Bianca Lopez, Jacquelyn  
Pearson (1-U); Kat Fobear; Nasreen Johnson; Alejandro Sanchez; Linda  
Tubach (1-U); Robert McCloskey (1-U); Rev. Tim Kutznark (1-U); Gloria  
Hernandez (1-U); Socorro Santillan (1-U) Karina Gallardo; Brandi  
Nuse-Villegas (1-U); Josefa (1-U); Mary Mason (1-U); Dez Martinez (1-U);  
Wes White; Smiley G (1-U); David Willis; Cindy Pimbino (1-U); Robert  
Aguirre (1-U); Robin McGenee; D'Aungillique Jackson (1-U); Lourin  
Hubbard (1-U); Debbie Darden; Marisa Moraza (1-U); Ky Walker; Ashley  
Rojas (1-U); Pedro Navarro Cruz; Ruben Espinoza; Karla Martinez;  
Alexandra Alvarado (1-U), and Eric Gray.  
Unscheduled Communication - Public Comment Emails  
ID 23-969  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
Approve the minutes of May 25, 2023, Regular Meeting and the May 25,  
2023, Special Meeting.  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 23-917  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a consultant services agreement to Chabin Concepts, Inc. to  
ID 23-842  
provide a U.S. Economic Development Administration compliant  
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for an amount not to  
exceed $100,000, (Bid File 12301676)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Consultant Services Contract with Gaetke Medical Corporation  
1.-C.  
1.-D.  
ID 23-860  
and 1582, LLC for Annual Fitness/Wellness Evaluations (Annual Physicals)  
for the Fresno Fire Department sworn personnel in the amount not to  
exceed $261,000  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Bauer Compressors,  
ID 23-817  
Inc., California, for the purchase of MSA-G1 Self Contained Breathing  
Apparatus (SCBA) in the amount of $4,410,060.71 for the Fire  
Department (Bid File 12302062).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the replacement of customer relationship  
1.-E.  
ID 23-916  
management software (Bid File 12300269) (Citywide):  
1. Award a contract to Incapsulate, LLC for the Customer Relationship  
Management Replacement solution and 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.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-F.  
ID 23-451  
Actions pertaining to Golden Bell Products, Inc., (“Golden Bell”) as the  
Service Provider to purchase Insecta Access Structure Coating (Citywide):  
1. RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to the  
formal bidding procedures and award a Sole Source Purchasing  
Agreement with Golden Bell  
2. Approve a multi-year sole source purchasing agreement with Golden  
Bell for the annual purchase and Citywide application of Insecta  
cockroach pesticide in identified City sanitary sewer access  
structures, in a total amount not to exceed $99,000 per year  
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute a  
multi-year sole source purchasing agreement with Golden Bell for the  
annual purchase and Citywide application of Insecta cockroach  
pesticide in identified City sanitary sewer access structures, in a total  
amount not to exceed $99,000 per year for the next four years, with  
provisions for three one-year extensions.  
RESOLUTION 2023-173 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Access Structures Rehabilitation in Fruit Avenue from  
1.-H.  
ID 23-882  
North Avenue to Jensen Avenue (Bid File 12301561) (Unincorporated  
Fresno):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301(d)/Class  
Guidelines.  
1
of the California Environmental Quality Act  
2. Award a construction contract to Floyd Johnston Construction, Inc., of  
Clovis, California, in the amount of $553,700.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the second amendment to the consultant services agreement with  
1.-I.  
ID 23-883  
Carollo Engineers, Inc., for the preparation of a Nitrate Initial Assessment  
to extend the term of the agreement (Council Districts 3 and 6).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Requirements Contract in the amount of $0 to Backflow Solutions  
1.-J.  
1.-K.  
ID 23-890  
Incorporated, of Chicago Illinois for backflow data management services  
and authorize the Director of Public Utilities or his designee, to execute a  
contract for a term of three years with the possibility of two one-year  
extensions - (Bid File 9664) (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***BILL B-15 - (Intro’d 5/25/2023)(For Adoption) - Repealing Section 6-516  
ID 23-918  
of the Fresno Municipal Code and amending Section 6-501(ee) relating to  
transmission grid mains and associated reimbursements (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2023-019 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility  
1.-L.  
ID 23-891  
(Council District 6):  
1.  
Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to CEQA  
Guidelines Section 15262 and a “common sense” exemption under  
CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).  
2. Award a consultant services agreement to Carollo Engineers, Inc., a  
Delaware corporation, in the amount not to exceed $148,638, inclusive  
of a $15,000 contingency, to conduct a feasibility study for the expansion  
of the North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District  
6).  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to on-call professional engineering services for the  
ID 23-876  
1.-M.  
Public Works Traffic Operations and Planning Division for bicycle facilities  
planning (Citywide)  
1. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with TJKM  
Transportation Consultants, in the amount of $100,000  
2. Approve an On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Peters  
Engineering Group, in the amount of $100,000  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad  
ID 23-902  
1.-N.  
Knopf Inc., of Fresno, California for $108,750, with a $10,000 contingency,  
for design and construction support services for the Vinland Park Pickleball  
Court Project (Council District 4)  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6283 as  
Annexation Number 145 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, July 20, 2023, at 10:00 am (located on the  
southeast corner of North Fowler Avenue and East Dakota Avenue)  
(Council District 4)  
1.-P.  
ID 23-904  
RESOLUTION 2023-175 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Authorize a three (3) year, with two (2) one (1) year options agreement  
1.-Q.  
1.-R.  
ID 23-897  
between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Economic Opportunities  
Commission to fulfill the Consolidated Transportation Service Agency  
requirement for social service transportation in Urban Fresno County for a  
projected FY2024 Operations Program & Budget amount of $1,485,704.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of funding requests to the Low  
ID 23-844  
Carbon Transit Operations Program for bus service operating support and  
hydrogen fuel cell bus purchase, execution of grant award documents if  
awarded, and execution of related certifications and assurances and  
authorized agent forms.  
RESOLUTION 2023-176 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject all proposals for Product Requirements Contract 12301979 for the  
procurement of fare media to be used by the Department of  
Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX).  
1.-S.  
1.-U.  
ID 23-838  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Bill B-16 - (Intro’d 5/25/2023)(For Adoption) Adding Article 21 and  
ID 23-919  
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 (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
Vice President Perea registered a "no" vote. As such, the item PASSED 5-1  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza  
No: 1 - Perea  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
ORDINANCE 2023-020 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Elizabeth McBee to the District 2 Project  
1.-V.  
ID 23-920  
Review Committee to serve a term which is at the pleasure of the  
Councilmember  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Granting Authority to the City Manager or  
1.-W.  
ID 23-932  
Designee to Terminate the Agreement with BW Industries,  
Inc., Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to  
Aid in the Covid-19 Recovery Effort (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2023-177 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Olivia Adams to the City of Fresno Women’s  
Commission for a term ending June 8, 2025.  
1.-X.  
ID 23-934  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile  
Home Park (Council District 3)  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
1.-G.  
ID 23-851  
a
15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines;  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of the Department of Public  
Utilities or designee to accept funds and execute the financial  
assistance agreement and any amendments thereto with the California  
State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno  
for a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park.  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved this item to Contested Consent to get further  
clarification of what the item would result in and the timeline. Upon call,  
there was no Council discussion.  
RESOLUTION 2023-174 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
Approve an agreement for professional engineering services with Quad  
1.-O.  
ID 23-903  
Knopf Inc., of Fresno, California for $105,550, with a $10,000 contingency,  
for design and construction support services for the Rotary East Park  
Pickleball Court Project (Council District 6)  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to get  
more information on the status of Woodward Park.  
Council discussion on this item included: The status of Woodward Park as it  
pertains to pickleball; the length of time to get construction done with  
Woodward Park, and the construction cost for Rotary and Finland Park.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
Recused: 1 - Perea  
Reject all bids of a two-year service contract, with options for three  
ID 23-875  
1.-T.  
one-year extensions for the purchase of mystery rider program (RFP File  
12300134)  
Councilmember Bredefeld moved this item to Contested Consent to get  
more information mystery rider program. Upon call, there was no further  
Council discussion.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Maxwell  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:00 A.M. RESUMED BUDGET HEARINGS  
City Council resumed the budget hearings in open session at 1:55 P.M.  
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION WAS MADE DURING THE  
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DISCUSSION:  
Councilmember Karbassi requested a memo outlining the expected costs  
adapting current Department of Public Utilities fleet to meet new CARB  
Advance Clean Fleet Standards., what technologies are permissible (e.g.  
electric, hydrogen, etc), include a phased in plan, estimated costs of  
infrastructure (charging stations), parking space, and the potential impacts  
on rates.  
Councilmember Chavez requested more information regarding Senate Bill  
1383 and asked how many central valley cities are complying in California  
and what are the percentage requirements.  
Councilmember Arias requested more information regarding the sensitive  
use (Card room) text amendment for a council motion $100,000 budgeted in  
Fiscal Year 2023 carried over into Fiscal Year 2024.  
Councilmember Arias requested more information regarding the smoke  
shop text amendment for a council motion $100,000 budgeted in 2023  
carried into Fiscal Year 2024.  
Councilmember Arias asked why the Mayor support division was not  
Supervisor and support division.  
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE DEPARTMENT  
OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DISCUSSION:  
Councilmember Arias motioned to reappropriate $200,000 from Fiscal Year  
23’s Smoke Shop and Card Room text amendments and CEQA to cover the  
funding gap for the Tower District Specific Plan. Councilmember Karbassi  
seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to allocate $500,000 for the Hinton Center  
renovations. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to fund capital improvements remaining in  
the Northpointe Settlement Agreement. Councilmember Chavez seconded  
the motion.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to fund and execute legislative charter  
officers’ welcome message and council district profile at Airport within 30  
days. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to award $200,000 from Measure P funds to  
Storyland Board for the installation of 2 cultural arts exhibits. Vice President  
Perea seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to allocate $3 million for a Mobile Home  
Park Renovation Fund from 2023 ARPA Housing Funds. Councilmember  
Esparza seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to repurpose $2.5 million from ARPA  
Mobile Food Vendor Commercial Kitchen for Cultiva La Salud to purchase  
and renovate a facility, and operate a commercial kitchen for mobile food  
vendors in Downtown Fresno. Councilmember Esparza seconded the  
motion.  
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to fund Rotary East Parks Pickleball  
construction costs in the amount of $695,000 and to fund Vinland Parks  
Pickleball construction costs in the amount of $850,000. Vice President  
Perea seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to allocated $1 million to fund  
upgrades (including HVAC system, patio and kitchen remodel) for the Garo  
and Alice Gureghian Armenian Cultural Center located on Ventura. Vice  
President Perea seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to fund $100,000 to assist with  
updating and improving the ADA parking at Woodward Park. Vice President  
Perea seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to allocate $240,000 to fund the design  
of lighting (20 poles) at Oso de Oro park. Funding will be from non General  
Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice President Perea  
seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to allocate $1.075 million for the design  
and construction of soccer field lighting at Koligian Park. Funding will be  
from non General Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice  
President Perea seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to allocate $315,000 for the design and  
construction of volleyball court lighting at Koligian Park. Funding will be  
from non General Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice  
President Perea seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to allocate $500,000 toward the  
reconstruction of the Milburn Overlook. Funding will be from non General  
Fund sources at the greatest extent possible. Vice President Perea  
seconded the motion.  
Office of the City Clerk / Copy Center  
ID 23-798  
A.  
B.  
The Office of the City Clerk budget overview was presented to Council by  
City Clerk Stermer. There was no discussion held, no direction and no  
directions or motions were made.  
City Attorney’s Office  
ID 23-799  
The City Attorney's Office budget overview was presented to Council by City  
Attorney Janz.  
Discussion was held between Council and the City Attorney's Office.  
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE CITY  
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISCUSSION:  
Councilmember Esparza motioned to allocate $40,000 to the City Attorney's  
budget for demolition and abatement site property preservation and  
restoration. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Esparza motioned to fund a Senior Lawn Care Assistance  
Program for low-income seniors who are unable to maintain their yards and  
incur costs related to Code citations for $250,000. Councilmember Chavez  
seconded the motion.  
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate $656,000 to City Attorney’s  
Office to create a six-person evening hours Code Team. Councilmember  
Karbassi seconded the motion.  
General City Purpose  
ID 23-800  
C.  
The General City Purpose budget overview was presented to Council by  
Director Fierro.  
Discussion was held between Council and the administration.  
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE GENERAL CITY  
PURPOSE DISCUSSION:  
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned to fund $50,000 for the Obria Medical  
Clinic. Councilmember Karbassi seconded the motion.  
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate a $100,000 to EOC LGBTQ  
Center. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.  
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate a $100,000 for grant program for  
local LGBTQ+ non-profits. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.  
Vice President Perea motioned to allocate $25,000 to form an LGBTQ  
commission. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.  
Office of Mayor & City Manager  
ID 23-801  
D.  
The Office of the Mayor & City Manager budget overview was presented to  
Council by Mayor Dyer and City Manager White.  
Discussion was held between Council and the administration.  
REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION WAS MADE DURING THE OFFICE  
OF THE MAYOR & CITY MANAGER BUDGET OVERVIEW:  
Councilmember Chavez requested a copy of EPA letter.  
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING BUDGET  
HEARINGS:  
Councilmember Arias motioned to reallocate funding and positions of the  
Office of Community Affairs under the City Council support services  
division. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.  
Vice President Perea motioned to add a full time LGBTQ+ Liaison position  
housed with the Community Affairs Team. Councilmember Esparza  
seconded the motion.  
City Council Offices  
ID 23-803  
E.  
There was no staff presentation and no Council discussion.  
THE FOLLOWING MOTIONS WERE MADE DURING THE CITY COUNCIL  
OFFICES DISCUSSION:  
Councilmember Esparza motioned to add 1 FTE (council assistant) to the  
PAR for each council district office, 7 in total. Councilmember Karbassi  
seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Esparza motioned to add $350,000 to Council Support  
budget to continue legislative intern program (service aides).  
Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Esparza motioned to add 1 FTE (Chief of staff) to the PAR  
in council support division. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.  
Councilmember Chavez motioned to add $100,000 for each council office  
operating budget. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.  
JOINT MEETING OF THE FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION AND CITY OF  
FRESNO IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT  
AGENCY  
Receive Annual Report and Approve FY 23/24 Program Income Budget for  
the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor to the  
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno  
F.  
ID 23-895  
The above item was presented to Council by Redevelopment Administrator  
Murphey. There was no Council discussion and no directions or motions  
were made.  
City Council recessed the June 8, 2023, Budget Hearing and is scheduled to  
resume Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 9:00 A.M.  
10:00 A.M. #1  
Appearance by Mary Padilla to discuss who we are representing. (District  
2 Resident)  
ID 23-854  
UPON CALL, MARY PADILLA DID NOT APPEAR.  
10:00 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO JUNE 15, 2023, AT 10:05 A.M.)  
Adoption of the Central Southeast Specific Plan (CSESP)  
ID 23-914  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 15, 2023, AT 10:10 A.M.)  
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No.  
P22-00507, Development Permit Application No. P22-00505, and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00507/P22-00505 pertaining to ±1.23  
acres of property located on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue  
between West Fir Avenue and West Beechwood Avenues. (Council  
District 2) - Planning & Development Department.  
ID 23-913  
1. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for  
Environmental  
Assessment  
No.  
P22-00505/P22-00507,  
dated  
December 9, 2022, for the proposed project pursuant to the State of  
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,  
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P22-  
00507, requesting authorization to amend the Fresno General Plan  
to change the planned land use designation for the subject property  
from Residential - Medium Density (±1.23 acres) to Commercial -  
General (±1.23 acres); and,  
3. BILL  
-
(For introduction and adoption)  
-
Approving Rezone  
Application No. P22-00507, requesting authorization to amend the  
Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the subject  
property from the RS-5 (Residential Single Family, Medium  
Density) (±1.23 acres) zone district to the CG (Commercial -  
General) (±1.23 acres) zone district in accordance with the Plan  
Amendment Application; and  
4. APPROVE  
-
Development Permit Application No. P22-00505,  
requesting authorization to construct an 11,664-square-foot medical  
clinic and associated parking, circulation, and infrastructure  
improvements on the approximately 1.23-acre site, subject to  
compliance with Conditions of Approval dated March 1, 2023.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
3.-A.  
ID 23-912  
Approve a grant agreement with Bakman Water Company allocating up to  
$2,700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the  
construction of water infrastructure necessary to meet safety standards and  
fire suppression requirements for the development of affordable housing at  
the Fancher Creek Town Center development.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
Resolution - Naming the Fresno Police Department Regional Training  
Center the “Jerry P. Dyer Regional Police Training Center”  
4.-A.  
ID 23-923  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June  
15, 2023.  
TABLED  
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 1:35 p.m.  
5.-A.  
ID 23-906  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Lester Renard Parham, Sr. v. City of Fresno, et al; Fresno Superior Court  
Case  
No.: 22CECG00243  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 23-907  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Henry Torres v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case  
No.: 22CECG00596  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 23-908  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name(s): City of Fresno v. Shell Oil Company, et al.;  
San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-22-600974  
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 23-922  
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  
ADJOURNMENT  
Adjourned from Open Session at 4:23 P.M. in memory of Scotty Martin.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
June 22, 2023, regular meeting.