2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
City of Fresno  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
City Council  
President - Annalisa Perea  
Vice President - Mike Karbassi  
Councilmembers:  
Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Andrew Janz  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
9:00 AM  
Thursday, April 4, 2024  
Council Chambers (In  
Person and/or Electronic)  
https://www.fresno.gov/cou  
ncil-meeting  
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the  
date and time above written.  
9:04 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Present: 7 -  
President Annalisa Perea  
Vice President Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Councilmember Nelson Esparza  
Invocation by Pastor Eli Loera from Family Christian Assembly  
Invocation led by Pastor Eli Loera from Family Christian Assembly.  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
APPROVE AGENDA  
Assistant City Clerk Parra announced the following changes to the agenda:  
Consent Calendar item 2-G (ID 24-429) regarding a five-year instructional  
services reimbursement agreement with Fresno City College -  
Councilmember Esparza is an employee of Fresno City College, yet  
pursuant to the Government Code does not have a conflict with item 2-G.  
Consent Calendar item 2-O (ID 24-444) regarding Resolution Declaring  
Outdoor Warming Fires to be a Health and Safety Hazard - was removed  
from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and tabled to April 18, 2024.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no vote on Consent Calendar item  
2-K (ID 24-370) regarding Bill for introduction adding Article 35 to Chapter 9  
of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Naloxone.  
Due to a campaign contribution he received, Councilmember Bredefeld  
recused himself from the 9:15 am hearing (ID 24-442) to consider a  
Conditional Use Permit.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT  
FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION:  
2-C (ID 24-376) regarding Submission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno  
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) - was moved to contested  
consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-D (ID 24-434) regarding the Spiral Parking Garage 7 High Priority Repairs  
project - was moved to contested consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-H (ID 24-162) regarding the homeless mobile shower operations - was  
moved to contested consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-I (ID 24-425) regarding Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2024-052 -  
was moved to contested consent by Councilmember Arias.  
2-K (ID 24-370) regarding Bill for introduction adding Article 35 to Chapter 9  
of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Naloxone - was moved to  
contested consent by Council President Perea.  
2-N (ID 24-474) regarding Resolution to Immediately Suspending Funding  
for and Requesting the City Manager to Investigate the Street Outreach  
Training Services Agreement - was moved to contested consent by Vice  
President Karbassi.  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, that the above be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for "Fair Housing Month"  
ID 24-395  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for "Black Maternal Health Week"  
Proclamation for “Sexual Assault Awareness Month”  
Proclamation for “National Crime Victims’ Right Week”  
ID 24-419  
PRESENTED  
ID 24-435  
PRESENTED  
ID 24-239  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments: Announced the upcoming  
April 2024 Budget Neighborhood Meetings in District 3. Acknowledged the  
PARCs staff for revitalizing community centers in West Fresno. Participated  
in the groundbreaking of the new park at MLK Magnet Core. Celebrated the  
completion of the Promesa Commons. Announced opening night for the  
Fresno Grizzlies. Discussed the correspondence from Valley Children’s  
Chief Legal Counsel.  
Councilmember Maxwell Reports and Comments: Acknowledged staff and  
volunteers for the successful 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt Event. Discussed  
and reported on the trip to Tokyo - the purpose of the visit was to explore the  
High Speed Rail.  
Councilmember Chavez Reports and Comments: Acknowledged the PARCs  
staff and announced the upcoming Annual Senior Spring Fling at Mosqueda  
on May 3, 2024. Acknowledged the Public Works staff for listing all the  
upcoming projects in Southeast Fresno.  
Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments: Announced District 7 staff  
participated in the Jackson CDC Easter Celebration. Announced upcoming  
Beautify Fresno Event at Manchester Center. Discussed and reported on the  
trip to Tokyo to learn more about the High Speed Rail.  
Vice President Karbassi Reports and Comments: Wished everyone a Happy  
Easter. Gave gratitude to his colleagues and the Mayor for taking a trip to  
Tokyo and learning more about the High Speed Rail. Expressed  
condolences to Debra Rush whose daughter was recently murdered.  
Participated in a community meeting to discuss recent burglaries in  
Northwest Fresno.  
Council President Perea Reports and Comments: Expressed gratitude to  
CSO Danny Guzman and Neighborhood Watch Group for discussing petty  
crimes and announced anyone who wishes to start a Neighborhood Watch  
Group they can reach out to MakeFresnoSafer.org or District 1 at 559-  
621-7817 for more details. Hosted a Roundtable with Assemblymember  
Juan Carrillo to discuss issues and the impact of the Central Valley.  
Acknowledged the Fresno Association of Realtors for attending the  
Executive Meeting. Acknowledged Public Works staff for the infrastructure  
work that continues in District 1. Recognized all recipients of the City of  
Fresno Employee of the Quarter.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments: Attended the groundbreaking of the  
new park at MLK Magnet Core. Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony  
completion of Promesa Commons. Discussed trip to Tokyo.  
City Manager White Reports and Comments: Acknowledged staff who were  
involved with City Easter Events for all their hard work.  
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments: Discussed the correspondence  
that was received by Children’s Hospital Legal Counsel.  
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
9:15 A.M. #1  
Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00835,  
ID 24-442  
Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-02080, and related  
Environmental Assessment; regarding a phased, multi-tenant commercial  
community development project with Starbucks Café and drive-through  
located on approximately ± 2.98 acres of property located on the southwest  
corner of the intersection of South Martin Luther King Boulevard and East  
Church Avenue. (Council District 3) - Planning & Development Department.  
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-00835/P23-  
02080 dated January 3, 2024, an Addendum to the  
Southwest Fresno Specific Plan Final Program EIR (the  
“Program EIR”), prepared in accordance with Section 15164  
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines.  
2. DENY the appeal submitted by Councilmember Arias on  
January 17, 2024, and UPHOLD the action of the Planning  
and  
Development  
Department  
Director  
approving  
Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00835 and  
Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-02080  
authorizing the construction of a ± 5,781 square foot  
multi-tenant shell building with Starbucks Café with drive-thru;  
and full development of the site with associated parking lot,  
landscaping, trash enclosures, and pad for a future building  
to be entitled under separate permit.  
Councilmember Bredefeld recused himself from the above item. The above  
hearing was called to order at 10:14 A.M. and introduced to Council by  
Planning Manager Siegrist. Upon call, the following members of the public  
addressed Council: Bob Mitchell and Mayor Dyer. The public comment  
period closed at 10:26 A.M.  
Council discussion on this item included: One drive through on the same  
parcel, bringing amenities into the location, and the request to employ those  
within the community.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to adopt the Environmental Assessment  
dated January 3, 2024, to deny the appeal and uphold the staff  
determination to make the findings B of the plan development permit, that  
the subject site is suitable for the type of the land use being proposed and  
can only support one drive through facility and amend the staff's  
recommendation with the following additional conditions: 1) that the site is  
limited to one drive-through; and 2) striping of the future right turn lane on  
Church Ave will be extended to reach West Creek Village Way shown on  
the site plan, in order to prevent further traffic on Church Ave.  
APPROVED AS AMENDED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED AS AMENDED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza  
Recused: 1 - Bredefeld  
9:15 A.M. #2  
HEARING to consider Rezone Application No. P23-02992 and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P23-02992 relative to property generally  
located between North Friant Road, East Copper Avenue, North Willow  
Avenue and East Silaxo Road (Council District 6) - Planning and  
Development Department  
ID 24-421  
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-02992, dated March 13,  
2024, an Addendum to the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report  
(SEIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2000021003 for the proposed  
project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);  
and,  
2. BILL (for introduction and adoption) of Rezone Application No. P23-  
02992, proposing to amend the Official Zoning Map and existing  
conditions of zoning, regarding timing of construction of traffic signals,  
pursuant to Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code,  
currently placed on the following property: ± 35.59 acres of property  
from the RS-3/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Low Density/Urban  
Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS-  
3/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Low Density/Urban Growth  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 0.93 acres of  
property from the RM-2/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Urban  
Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district  
to  
RM-2/UGM/cz  
(Multi-Family  
Residential,  
Urban  
Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district, ± 7.23 acres of property from the RS-5/UGM/cz (Single  
Family  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS-5/UGM/cz  
(Single Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth  
Residential,  
Medium  
Density/Urban  
Growth  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 0.79 acre of  
property from the RS-4/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium  
Low Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district to RS-4/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Low  
Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district, ± 2.68 acres of property from the CC/UGM/cz (Community  
Commercial/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district to CC/UGM/cz (Community Commercial/Urban Growth  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 2.07 acres of  
property from the RS-4/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium  
Low Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district to RS-4/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Medium Low  
Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district, ± 1.17 acres of property from the RS-3/UGM/cz (Single  
Fami l y  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS-3/UGM/cz  
(Single Family Residential, Low Density/Urban Growth  
R e s i d e n t i a l ,  
L o w  
D e n s i t y / U r b a n  
G r o w t h  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, ± 8.17 acres of  
property from the RM-2/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Urban  
Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district  
to  
RM-2/UGM/cz  
(Multi-Family  
Residential,  
Urban  
Neighborhood/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district, ± 2.68 acres of property from the RS-4/UGM/cz (Single  
Family  
Residential,  
Medium  
Low  
Density  
/Urban  
Growth  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to RS-4/UGM/cz  
(Single Family Residential, Medium Low Density /Urban Growth  
Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, and ± 4.53 acres of  
property from the RS-3/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Low  
Density /Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone  
district to RS-3/UGM/cz (Single Family Residential, Low Density  
/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.  
The above hearing was called to order at 10:35 A.M. and introduced to  
Council by Planning Manager Trejo and Applicant Garry McDonald. Upon  
call, the following members of the public addressed Council in opposition:  
Dez Martinez and Bob McCloskey. The public comment period closed at  
10:44 A.M.  
Council discussion on this item included: the installation and operation of  
the traffic signals before occupancy; the responsibility and liability for the  
traffic signals; terms of the deferral agreement and whether the city would  
cover costs if 100 occupancies occur before the lights are operational, and  
intention to occupy homes before intersection lights are operational.  
BILL B-9 APPROVED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2024-009  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
9:20 A.M. Joint Meeting of the City Council, City of Fresno in its  
Capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of  
the City of Fresno, and the Fresno Revitalization Corporation  
Approve a First Amended and Restated Disposition and Development  
Agreement between the City of Fresno, in its capacity as Housing  
Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno and  
Self-Help Enterprises regarding the disposition of approximately 3.05  
acres located at the Southwest corner of Florence and Walnut and the  
Northwest corner of Florence and Plumas Avenue for the development of a  
single-family affordable housing project.  
ID 24-458  
The above hearing was called to order at 10:55 A.M. and was introduced to  
Council by Executive Director Murphey and Councilmember Arias. Upon  
call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Fernando  
Elizando; Lynn Owens, and Dez Martinez. The public comment period  
closed at 11:04 A.M. There was no Council discussion.  
FRC Motion  
On Motion of Member Dyer, seconded by Member Perea, that the above  
Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Ayes (8): Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza,  
Dyer  
No (0):  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
2. CONSENT CALENDAR  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Elaine  
Reynoso (2-H); Fernando Elizando (2-H); Maggie Navarro (2-N); Marcel  
Woodruff (2-N); Dez Martinez (2-H); Bob McCloskey (2-N); Eric Lam (2-N);  
Brandi Nuse-Villegas (2-K & 2-N); Lynn Owens; Krystal Pothie (2-N);  
Emmanuel Torres (2-I), and DJ Criner (2-N).  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following  
vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
Approval of the minutes for March 21, 2024, regular meeting  
2.-A.  
2.-B.  
ID 24-451  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to RFP 12401452 for Central Services Cost Allocation  
ID 24-428  
Plan (CAP) and Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) Consultant Services  
1. Approve a three (3) year consultant services agreement, with two  
optional one-year extensions, exercisable at the City’s sole  
discretion not to exceed $29,750 per year with MGT of America  
Consulting, LLC to perform Central Services Cost Allocation Plan  
(CAP) and Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) Services  
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the consultant  
services agreement on behalf of the City.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Crown Castle Tower Site License Agreement:  
1. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the 48th amendment to the Annual  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No 2023-185 appropriating  
2.-E.  
ID 24-409  
$326,100 from the Information Services Department (ISD) FY23  
carryover (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. Approve the 2nd Amendment to the Crown Castle Tower Site  
License Agreement increasing the rent by $700 per month ($500  
per month from September 1, 2023, and $200 per month from  
January 1, 2024)  
3. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to approve and  
execute the change order for $85,638 for the installation of a  
generator pad and propane tank pad and $34,834 for previously  
installed radio antennas.  
RESOLUTION 2024-066 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the purchase of sodium hypochlorite (Citywide):  
2.-F.  
ID 24-423  
1. Reject all bids for the Requirements Contract for Bulk Sodium  
Hypochlorite (Bid File 12401016);  
2. Approve an increase to the Requirements Contract for Sodium  
Hypochlorite with Univar USA, Inc., to an annual amount of  
$1,399,422 for an extended term to June 11, 2024 (Bid File 9487).  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
2.-G.  
ID 24-429  
Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a five-year instructional services  
reimbursement agreement with Fresno City College to collect state  
monetary reimbursement for City instructor time at the Police Department  
Regional Training Center.  
Councilmember Esparza is an employee of Fresno City College, yet  
pursuant to the Government Code does not have a conflict with the above  
item.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a two-year Service Contract, with options for three one-year  
ID 24-305  
2.-J.  
2.-L.  
extensions to EagleShield Pest Control (Bid File 12400439) in the amount  
of $50,960, for pest control services at the FAX facilities.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***BILL B-8 (Intro’d March 21, 2024)(For Adoption) - Adding  
ID 24-443  
Article 6 to Chapter 1 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating  
to City Attorney Subpoena Power (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2024-010 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Appointment of Laura Gromis to the Active Transportation  
ID 24-466  
2.-M.  
2.-O.  
Advisory Committee (ATAC) for a three year term ending April 4, 2027.  
APPROVED ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Declaring Outdoor Warming Fires to be a Health and  
ID 24-444  
Safety Hazard and a Public Nuisance and Direct the City Manager to  
Cause Them to be Extinguished (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to April 18, 2024.  
TABLED  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Submission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Annual Comprehensive  
2.-C.  
ID 24-376  
Financial Report (ACFR) and Annual Comprehensive Dept Report (ACDR)  
for Fiscal Year 2023  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss the annual comprehensive financial report.  
Council discussion on this item included: Submission and acceptance of  
City of Fresno annual comprehensive financial report; potential losses and  
fraudulent activity, and arrest and recovery of funds related to fraudulent  
activity.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Actions pertaining to the Spiral Parking Garage 7 High Priority Repairs  
ID 24-434  
2.-D.  
project located at 801 Van Ness Avenue:  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
2. Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services  
with Brooks Ransom Associates, of Fresno, California, in the  
amount of $69,500 with a $8,000 contingency, for the design,  
preparation of construction documents, and construction  
support services for the Spiral Parking Garage 7 High  
Priority Repairs project.  
3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to  
execute all related documents  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss Spiral Garage 7.  
Council discussion on this item included: consultant agreement for  
construction documents to complete high priority repairs for Garage 7;  
funding source from the American Rescue Plan, and timeline for completion  
of the construction work.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
Actions pertaining to homeless mobile shower operations agreement  
ID 24-162  
2.-H.  
provided by Gracebound under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and  
Prevention (HHAP) program:  
1. Approve the first amendment to the Agreement with Gracebound to  
operate two mobile shower and restroom trailers increasing funding  
by $42,799.42 for a total agreement amount of $342,799.42  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss allegations of employees not being paid for their time worked.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Repealing  
Resolution  
Number  
2024-052 and  
2.-I.  
ID 24-425  
authorizing submission of an application for and acceptance of funding  
from the California Department of Housing and Community Development  
Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 2 and authorizing the City  
Manager or designee to sign and submit the application and all necessary  
implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
Councilmember Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss funding eligibility from the Housing Trust Fund.  
Council discussion on this item included: funding eligibility from the  
Housing Trust Fund and whether it's already designated for specific  
projects; confirmation that a new Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)  
would be necessary; timeline for issuing a new NOFA once the funds are  
received; current balance of the Housing Trust Fund, and the request for a  
memo detailing the breakdown of projects assigned funds from the Housing  
Trust Fund.  
RESOLUTION 2024-067 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: 7 -  
Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and  
Esparza  
BILL (for introduction) - Adding Article 35 to Chapter 9 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, Relating to Naloxone  
2.-K.  
ID 24-370  
Council President Perea moved this item to Contested Consent to  
introduced the item to Council.  
Council discussion on this item included: concerns with liability and  
insurance implications for businesses; potential for lawsuits; assurance that  
the ordinance won't impose an undue burden on businesses as the Fresno  
County Public Health Department will provide free doses of naloxone and  
offer training in its administration; the Good Samaritan Law, and the request  
for clarification and confirmation that all ABC holders in city facilities will be  
required to follow the proposed ordinance and asked if there is naloxone  
onsite of homeless shelters, cooling centers, and emergency centers.  
BILL B-10 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of President Perea, seconded by Vice President Karbassi,  
that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza  
No: 2 - Arias and Bredefeld  
RESOLUTION - To Immediately Suspend Funding for and Requesting the  
ID 24-474  
2.-N.  
City Manager to Investigate the Street Outreach Training Services  
Agreement with the Urban Peace Institute  
Vice President Karbassi moved the above item to Contested Consent to  
discuss temporary suspension of the funding for the program.  
Council discussion on this item included: temporary suspension of the  
funding for the program; recent criminal activities regarding an individual  
who completed the training program; vetting process and standards;  
suggestions requiring participants to sign a declaration stating they will not  
commit crimes, including felonies, while participating in the program;  
collaboration with law enforcement; ongoing monitoring on participants  
even after completing the program, and establishing a timeline for criminal  
activity cutoffs.  
CONTINUED  
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be CONTINUED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Bredefeld and Esparza  
Absent: 1 - Chavez  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Gerald  
Howell; Lynn Owens; Dez Martinez; Candis Crowley; Bob McCloskey, and  
Tonya Peden.  
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 2:49 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 24-417  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Georgette Purnell v. R.T. Mora; Eastern District Court Case  
No. 1:19-cv-00210.  
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open  
session announcements regarding this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
City Council adjourned from the closed session at 2:59 P.M.  
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council  
during the April 18, 2024, regular meeting.