City of Fresno  
2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Thursday, March 10, 2022  
9:00 AM  
Regular Meeting  
In Person And/Or Electronic  
City Council  
President - Nelson Esparza  
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmembers:  
Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,  
Garry Bredefeld  
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White  
City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan  
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC  
The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in regular session on March 10,  
2022 at 9:00 A.M.  
9:03 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Councilmember Karbassi was absent during roll call and joined the meeting  
at 10:38 A.M.  
Present: 7 -  
Council President Nelson Esparza  
Vice President Tyler Maxwell  
Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria  
Councilmember Mike Karbassi  
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias  
Councilmember Luis Chavez  
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld  
Invocation by The Very Reverend Samuel Colley-Toothaker from St. James Episcopal  
Cathedral  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
APPROVE AGENDA  
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:  
The invocation was provided by The Reverend Deacon Nancy Key from St.  
James Episcopal Cathedral; the resolution on Consent Calendar item 1-BB  
(22-423) regarding an agreement with the San Joaquin Air Pollution Control  
District was subject to Mayor's veto; and Delfino Neira was removed from  
consideration for Consent Calendar item 1-Y (ID 22-421) regarding  
appointments to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board.  
The City Clerk also announced Special Closed Session item ID 22-455  
regarding Existing Litigation for Dennis Cooper vs. Nathan Hannah and City  
of Fresno had been separately noticed and would be heard by the City  
Council.  
The following was read into the record by City Clerk Stermer regarding  
Consent Calendar item 1-C (ID 22-415) regarding contracts for demolition of  
dangerous structures:  
"For the JSA Agreement add: 'the effective date of the agreement shall be  
January 1, 2022," and Section 3 shall be amended to say 'shall continue in  
full force and effect through a period of up to six months from March 10,  
2022, and may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice,  
subject to any earlier termination in accordance with this Agreement.' Also,  
for the DKI and Centec Agreements, Section 5 is modified to state '[t]he term  
of this Contract shall be effective January 1, 2022, and shall continue in full  
force and effect through period of up to six months from March 10, 2022.  
The Contract may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written  
notice.'"  
The following Consent Calendar item was removed from the agenda with no  
return date:  
1-AA (ID 22-420) pertaining to nondisclosure agreements - removed from  
the agenda by Councilmember Arias.  
The following items were moved from the Consent Calendar to the  
Contested Consent Calendar for further discussion:  
1-Q (ID 22-386) regarding the 2021 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant  
Program - moved to Contested Consent by Vice President Maxwell.  
1-BB (ID 22-423) regarding San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District  
notification and processing procedures for applications with the South  
Central Fresno Community.  
1-CC (ID 22-416) regarding prioritizing certain infrastructure General Fund  
and ARPA Funded Projects - moved to Contested Consent by Council  
President Esparza.  
Councilmember Chavez requested the meeting be adjourned in the memory  
of Major Nhia Long Vang.  
Councilmember Soria requested the meeting also be adjourned in memory  
of prominent LGBT activist, Jeffery Robinson.  
Lastly, Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote on Consent  
Calendar item 1-DD (ID 22-389) pertaining to emergency conditions  
impacting the ability of legislative bodies to meet safely in person.  
AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED  
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell,the above Action was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “International Sikh Women’s Day (March 7)”  
ID 22-241  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation Honoring Justin Garza Traditional Competition Cheer Team  
“Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading  
Championship”  
ID 22-242  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
The Councilmembers wished City Manager White a happy birthday.  
Councilmember Soria discussed tree trimming and a Beautify Fresno event  
at Shields and Weber.  
Councilmember Chavez discussed the following: a new Ad Hoc Committee  
concerning homeless programs with members to include Councilmember  
Chavez, Council President Esparza, and Councilmember Arias; housing the  
homeless at Fancher Creek; the 60th anniverary of the FAX Department;  
and the promotion of Ryan Westenberg to Senior Administrative Clerk.  
Councilmember Bredefeld addressed the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions.  
Vice President Maxwell discussed tree trimming, road paving and the  
Neighborhood Watch meeting at the Northeast Police Station.  
Council President Esparza commented on: the cleaning crew pilot program  
in District 7; the $5 million "Clean California" grant; the Ukrainian flag  
raising event at Eaton Plaza; the March 16, 2022 community meeting at  
Manchester Park; town hall meetings planned for the spring; and the lifting  
of Covid-19 restrictions.  
Councilmember Arias discussed the following: housing the homeless in  
downtown; Chief of Staff Barajas' move to the Governor’s office and  
Gabriela Olea's move to Interim Chief of Staff; and he addressed comments  
made by District Attorney Smittcamp regarding the investigation involving  
Councilmembers.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Mayor Dyer discussed the following: the American Rescue Funds and  
ARPA; speaking in opposition of PG&E increases; tree trimming and  
planting in the City of Fresno; and attending "first pitch" events for little  
league baseball.  
City Manager White discussed: Ryan Westenberg's promotion in the  
Personnel Department; the 60th anniversary of the FAX Department; the  
upcoming 60th anniversary for Airports; and the District 3 Chief of Staff  
move to the Governor's Office. City Manager White also reported the  
Councilmembers had been provided with: a memo regarding Covid-19  
funding for the Airports and FAX Departments; a memo regarding the March  
schedule for Operation Cleanup; and a memo regarding the China Town  
PBID Feasibility study and Transform Fresno.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council:  
Fernando Elizondo, Lourin Hubbard, Shian, Guadalupe Ramirez, Leonard  
True, Dez Martinez, Grecia Elenes (Opposed 1-BB & 1-CC), Jessica  
Ramirez, and Gabriella Juarez. The following members of the public spoke  
in support of item 1-O: Karla Martinez, Cindy Vargas, Antonia Flores, Maria  
Gasca, Ilola Villa, Lilia Becerril, Isabel Vargas, Martina Leon, Alexandra  
Awarado, Kimberly McCoy, Ruben Espinoza, Galvia Juarez, Yonas Paulos,  
Christopher Washington, Amber Crowell, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Jaine  
Nkoski, Robert McCloskey, Martha D., and Jalen Swank.  
Councilmembers and City Manager White responded briefly to public  
comment concerns regarding services and housing for the homeless.  
The attached public comments were submitted for the March 10, 2022  
Regular City Council meeting and were not directly related to any specific  
item(s) on the published agenda.  
ID 22-471  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Soria and Karbassi  
Approval of the Minutes of the February 10, 2022 Regular City Council  
ID 22-306  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
Meeting, the two February 16, 2022 Special City Council Meetings, the  
February 17, 2022 Special City Council Meeting, and the February 17,  
2022 Regular City Council Meeting.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 22-63  
Actions related to Amendment No. 14 to the Engineering and Related  
Environmental Support Services Agreement with ERM-West, Inc.:  
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that ERM-West, Inc., is  
uniquely qualified to perform environmental and remedial services at  
Fresno Yosemite International Airport  
2. Approve Amendment No. 14 to the Agreement between City of  
Fresno and ERM-West, Inc., to provide ongoing engineering,  
environmental and remedial actions concerning groundwater  
contamination at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for an  
amount not to exceed $361,014, for a total contract amount of  
$4,674,925 (Council District 4)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to entering into contracts for the demolition of dangerous  
ID 22-415  
1.-C.  
structures:  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the  
preservation of life, health, and property and authorizing the  
Purchasing Manager of the Finance Department or designee to  
enter into and administer contracts for the demolition of dangerous  
structures, and the removal of hazardous materials (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto).  
2. Approve a requirements contract with Dave Knott Incorporated  
(DKI) for demolition services for a term of up to six months, with an  
amount not to exceed $300,000.  
3. Approve a requirements contract with JSA Inspections for consultant  
and testing services for hazardous materials (i.e., lead and  
asbestos) for a term of up to six months, with an amount not to  
exceed $100,000, and uphold the City Manager’s determination that  
exigent circumstances exist to award without a RFP/RFQ process.  
4. Approve a requirements contract with Centec Construction for the  
removal of hazardous materials from the demolition site, for a term  
of up to six months, with an amount not to exceed $250,000.  
5. Approve authority for the City Attorney to sign the contracts  
RESOLUTION 2022-060 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to a FY2019 five-year Requirements Contract awarded  
1.-D.  
ID 22-340  
to Vincent Communications, of Fresno, for the purchase of radio  
equipment for Police Department vehicles:  
1.  
Approve  
Requirements Contract with Vincent Communications, Inc., of Fresno  
California, for a one-year total amount of $347,403. This one-time  
increase is required due to the additional police vehicles approved for  
purchase utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds. The FY2019  
a
one-time increase of $170,346 to the  
contract authorizes the purchase of a maximum of 70 units annually,  
whereas 121 units are needed in FY2022.  
2. Approve the purchase of 121 Kenwood radio sets for Police  
Department vehicles in the amount of $347,403 (Bid File 9477).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-E.  
ID 22-365  
***BILL No. 3 (Intro. 2/17/2022) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 6,  
Article 2 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to waste collection and  
disposal (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
ORDINANCE 2022-003 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the Requirements Contract with Core & Main LP to supply tapping  
1.-F.  
1.-G.  
ID 22-360  
sleeves and tapping gate valves for an annual amount of $204,378.83 for  
one year, with the option of two one-year extensions (Bid File 9634)  
(Citywide).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a consultant services agreement to SEAM Group, LLC in the  
ID 22-361  
amount not to exceed $237,200, inclusive of a $20,000 contingency, for  
providing an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliant  
lockout-tagout program for equipment at the Fresno-Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Reject the sole bid received for sewer main Access Structure  
Rehabilitation in Jensen Avenue from Fruit Avenue to Cherry Avenue (Bid  
1.-H.  
ID 22-363  
File 3804) (Council District 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the replacement of pump and motor controllers in the  
1.-I.  
ID 22-385  
Dewatering and Headworks Buildings at the Fresno-Clovis Regional  
Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File 9602) (District 3):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding  
of  
1
Categorical  
(Existing  
Exemption  
of  
pursuant  
the California  
to  
Section15301/Class  
Facilities)  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. Award a construction contract to Telstar Instruments, in the amount of  
$579,142.00.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Department of Public Utilities to apply  
1.-J.  
ID 22-362  
for and participate in the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage  
Payment Program for wastewater arrearages funding (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2022-061 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION: Adopt the 50th amendment to the Annual Appropriation  
1.-K.  
ID 22-374  
Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to appropriate $500,000 for the new  
established Computer Replacement Fund in the Information Services  
Department. (Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s  
Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2022-062 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointment of Jerry Zuniga to the Mobile Home Rent Review  
1.-L.  
1.-M.  
1.-N.  
ID 22-403  
Stabilization Commission. Approve the appointment of Terry Metters and  
reappointments of Scott Miller and Edgar Blunt to the Fresno Regional  
Workforce Development Board. Approve the reappointment of Peggy  
Brisendine to the Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
First Amendment to the Disposition and Development  
ID 22-413  
Agreement between Metro Hospitality Services, Inc., and City of Fresno to  
update the project’s construction schedule for the Downtown Fresno  
Marriott Courtyard Hotel located at the northeast corner of Inyo and M  
Street (District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION  
-
Adopting the 48th Amendment to the Annual  
ID 22-384  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to appropriate $1,995,000  
for two park developments; $1,265,000 for the Milburn and Dakota New  
Park Project (Council District 1) and $730,000 for the Radio Park  
Renovation Project (Council District 7) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes)  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2022-063 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to construction of 78 affordable multifamily apartments  
at 1538 E. Clinton Avenue in Central Fresno (District 7):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
1.-O.  
ID 22-383  
a
15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)  
Guidelines  
2. Approve an Owner Participation Agreement with 1538 E. Clinton Ave.,  
L.P. for the construction of 78 units of affordable multi-family  
apartments  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a Requirements Contract for Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant 2020  
1.-P.  
1.-R.  
ID 22-373  
“Testing of Partially Tested Kits” in an amount not to exceed $203,700 for  
three years with no extension options to Bode Cellmark Forensics, Bid File  
No. 9616.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
Purchase and Sale Agreement for  
a
3,032 square foot  
ID 22-325  
Permanent Easement and a 10,815 square foot Irrevocable Offer to  
Dedicate, from a portion of 3945 N. Polk Avenue (APN: 511-011-08),  
owned by Robert A. Knight and Pamela M. Knight to facilitate the  
Installation of the North Polk Avenue and West Ashlan Avenue Traffic  
Signal and the widening of North Polk Avenue and West Ashlan Avenue for  
$335,000 in compensation (Council District 1).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Second Amendment to Agreement with Jeff Katz Architecture  
adding $50,700 for a total of $559,700 for the Fire Station No. 18 project  
(Council District 1).  
1.-S.  
1.-T.  
1.-U.  
ID 22-341  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a relinquishment agreement with the California Department of  
Transportation for a portion of the old State Route 41 Bridge at the San  
Joaquin River. (Council District 6)  
ID 22-05  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Sierra Avenue and West Avenue Traffic Signal  
Improvements Project- Bid File 3837 (Council District 2):  
ID 22-381  
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 $597,777 to Alfaro  
Communications Construction, Inc. of Compton, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Hughes Avenue and Shields Avenue Traffic  
Signal Improvements Project - Bid File 3840 (Council District 1):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination  
pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) Guidelines  
1.-V.  
ID 22-376  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $799,731.50 to  
American Paving Co. of Fresno, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application to the  
1.-W.  
ID 22-324  
United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) American  
Rescue Plan Act Build Back Better Regional Challenge for the Opportunity  
Walkway; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant  
Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council  
District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2022-065 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to Resolution of Intention Number 1146-D to vacate the  
most northerly corner cut-off of M Street and Inyo Street (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental  
1.-X.  
ID 22-402  
a
Assessment Number P21-04415 per staff determination, pursuant  
to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA) Guidelines  
2. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intention Number  
1146-D to vacate the most northerly corner cut-off of M street and  
Inyo Street  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the appointments of Ken Elvington, Wyatt Meadows, and  
1.-Y.  
ID 22-421  
reappointments of Alysia Bonner, Delfino Neira, Sherry Neil, Chuck Riojas,  
Lenora Lacy Barnes, and Raine Bumatay as Joint City/County members to  
the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB).  
Delfino Neira was removed from the appointment from the Fresno Regional  
Workforce Development Board (FRWDB).  
APPROVED AS AMENDED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Regarding nondisclosure agreements (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto).  
1.-AA.  
1.-DD.  
ID 22-420  
The above item was removed from the agenda with no specific return date.  
TABLED  
***RESOLUTION - Confirming emergency conditions continue to directly  
ID 22-389  
impact the ability of legislative bodies to meet safely in person, and  
authorizing remote teleconference meetings of City legislative bodies for  
30 days, pursuant to Brown Act provisions (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
RESOLUTION 2022-066 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Maxwell, Arias and Chavez  
No: 1 - Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Soria and Karbassi  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the 2021 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant Program:  
1.-Q.  
ID 22-386  
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $31,844 in grant funding for  
the 2021 Off-Highway Vehicle grant program awarded to the Fresno  
Police Department from the State of California Department of Parks  
and Recreation;  
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement and all  
related documents applicable to the 2021 OHV grant including  
amendments and extensions; and  
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing approval of  
$31,844 in grant funding from the State of California Department of  
Parks and Recreation for the Fresno Police Department’s 2021  
Off-Highway Vehicle grant (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
There was no staff presentation on this item. Deputy Police Chief Reid and  
City Manager White responded to questions.  
Discussion on this item included: the return of bike units in districts;  
overtime hours and percentage of overall duties dedicated to the area;  
subsidizing the County of Fresno; overtime incentive in District 4; potential  
fires in the area; access to the river; street racing; safety issues around  
schools; daily patrolling in Motel Drive; contract policing throughout the  
districts; and prioritizing Tower District.  
RESOLUTION 2022-064 ADOPTED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Karbassi, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
City Council recessed for lunch at 12:00 P.M. and returned from lunch at 1:37 P.M.  
BILL (for introduction) - Amending Section 12-4.1603 of the Fresno  
Municipal Code, relating to fee waiver program for certain residential infill  
projects.  
1.-Z.  
ID 22-410  
There was no staff presentation on this item. Councilmember Bredefeld  
asked if District 6 would be included in the infill projects. City Manager  
White responded.  
BILL B-4, APPROVED, INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Bredefeld, the above Action Item was ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Soria  
RESOLUTION- Directing staff to prepare an agreement between the City  
ID 22-423  
1.-BB.  
of Fresno and San Joaquin Air Pollution Control District regarding  
notification and processing procedures for applications within the South  
Central Fresno Community as defined in the Central South Fresno CERP  
pursuant to AB 617  
There was no presentation on this item: Councilmember Bredefeld asked  
staff to address their concerns regarding the item. Planning and  
Development Director Clark responded.  
Councilmember Arias withdrew the item and announced he would work with  
the administration on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address  
concerns.  
Upon consensus of the Council the above item was removed from the  
agenda.  
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA  
***RESOLUTION - Prioritizing certain infrastructure General Fund and  
ARPA Funded Projects (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).  
1.-CC.  
ID 22-416  
There was no staff presentation on this item. Council President Esparza  
withdrew the item and directed the administration to proceed with a process  
to get projects in the pipeline and to get the structure built. He requested  
Councilmembers re-submit their priority project list to the administration.  
Upon consensus of the Council the item was removed from the agenda and  
tabled with no specific return date.  
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AND TABLED  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
10:05 A.M.  
HEARING to consider the vacation of a portion of East Kaviland Avenue at  
ID 22-232  
South Rose Avenue (Council District 3):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - Ordering the vacation of a portion of East Kaviland  
Avenue at South Rose Avenue (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The hearing was called to order at 1:56 P.M. There was no Council  
discussion and no staff presentation. Upon call, there was no public  
comment. The hearing was closed at 1:57 P.M.  
RESOLUTION 2022-067 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Soria  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Progress of Code Enforcement, including ASET Quarterly report.  
3.-A.  
ID 22-412  
The above quarterly report was presented to Council by Assistant City  
Attorney Roberson and City Attorney Sloan.  
PRESENTED  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
Upon call, there was no public comment for Closed Session items and City  
Council adjourned into Closed Session at 2:24 P.M.  
During open session, City Attorney Sloan announced each of the Closed  
Session items listed on the agenda and stated there would be nothing to  
announce following Closed Session. City Attorney Sloan also announced  
that Councilmember Chavez would be recused from Closed Session item  
5-A (ID 22-399) Conference with Legal Council - Existing litigation for CMG  
Construction Management, Inc., vs. City of Fresno, et al. and 5-B (ID  
22-400) Conference with Real Property Negotiator for property: UMC  
Campus.  
5.-A.  
ID 22-399  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
CMG Construction Management, Inc. v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno  
Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00271  
Councilmember Chavez recused himself from the above item and was not  
present for the course of the discussion  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 22-400  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government  
Code Section 54956.8  
Property: UMC Campus; Negotiating Parties: City Manager, County of  
Fresno; Under Negotiations: Price and terms of sale.  
Councilmember Chavez recused himself from the above item and was not  
present for the course of the discussion  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 22-335  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government  
Code Section 54956.8  
Property: APN 468-400-54T  
Negotiating Parties: City Manager White, Prosperous Terra, LLC. (Ruelas,  
Inc.)  
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of sale.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and  
was not discussed during Closed Session.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY -  
ID 22-411  
5.-D.  
Government Code Section 54957(a)  
Matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings, the security of  
essential public services, and to the public’s right of access to public  
services and public facilities, and related actions pertaining to the  
Declaration by Governor Newsom of a State of Emergency to Help State  
Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19, and related local concerns.  
DISCUSSED  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY -  
ID 22-418  
5.-E.  
5.-F.  
Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall.  
DISCUSSED  
ID 22-369  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
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);  
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)  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
City Council adjourned from closed session at 3:52 P.M. in memory of Major  
Nhia Long Vang and Jeffery Robinson.  
These minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the  
March 24, 2022 Regular Council meetings.