City of Fresno  
2600 Fresno Street  
Fresno, CA 93721  
www.fresno.gov  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Thursday, May 26, 2022  
9:00 AM  
Regular Meeting  
Council Chambers (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 May 26, 2022,  
at 9:00 A.M.  
9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL  
Councilmember Karbassi was absent during roll call and joined the meeting  
at 9:10 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 Pastor Brian Wiebe of Bethany Church  
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag  
APPROVE AGENDA  
Assistant City Clerk Parra announced the following changes to the agenda:  
Ceremonial Presentation (ID 22-790) regarding the Bicycle & Pedestrian  
Safety Award Winner Dr. Anthony Molina, Vice President Maxwell was  
included as a sponsor; Consent Calendar item 1-C (ID 22-849) regarding  
the 19th amendment to the Salary Resolution amending Unit 2, the sponsor  
of this item was Personnel Department and not the City Attorney’s Office;  
Consent Calendar item 1-R (ID 22-802) regarding resolution authorizing the  
PARCS Director to respond to Fresno Unified School District’s Request for  
Qualifications, is Subject to Mayor’s veto; Consent Calendar item 1-II (ID  
22-837) regarding the Veterans Support Revenue Enhancement Ordinance,  
the sponsors included are Councilmember Chavez, Councilmember Arias,  
and Council President Esparza; and; Consent Calendar item 1-LL (ID  
22-854) regarding proposed renewal of Measure C, the sponsors included  
are Councilmember Arias, Councilmember Soria, and Councilmember  
Chavez.  
Assistant City Clerk Parra also announced the budget hearings would start  
on Monday, June 13, 2022, instead of Friday, June 10, 2022.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote on Consent Calendar Item  
1-MM (ID 22-427) regarding the confirming emergency conditions.  
Councilmember Arias announced a conflict and recused himself from the  
Scheduled Hearing 10:00#4 ID 22-820 regarding the Downtown Fresno  
Property and Business Improvement District (PBID).  
Councilmember Chavez announced a conflict and recused himself from  
Closed Session item 5-I (ID 22-866) regarding Real Property Negotiator  
UMC property.  
Council President Esparza announced a conflict and recused himself from  
Consent Calendar item 1-EE (ID 22-773) regarding preliminary engineering  
service agreement with BNSF Railway Company.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AND  
TABLED:  
1-U (ID 22-809) regarding the Home Investment Partnerships Program  
Agreement – removed from the agenda by staff and Councilmember Arias  
and tabled.  
1-V (ID 22-758) regarding summary vacation of P Street between Ventura  
Avenue and State Route 41 – removed from the agenda by Councilmember  
Arias and table to no specific date.  
1-Y (ID 22-760) regarding the Artistic Crosswalk Policy - removed from the  
agenda by staff and tabled to June 9, 2022.  
1-LL (ID 22-854) regarding the proposed renewal of Measure C – removed  
the agenda by Councilmember Karbassi and tabled to June 9, 2022. Upon  
Council consensus this item was tabled to June 9, 2022, contingent on a  
subcommittee of the council meeting with the COG and the Mayor in  
advance and having a public presentation.  
5-F (ID 22-843) regarding Closed Session Existing Litigation Nelson  
Esparza vs. Garry Bredefeld – removed from the agenda by Council Vice  
President Maxwell and tabled to June 9, 2022.  
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to keep item 5-F on the agenda for  
further discussion. Councilmember Bredefeld and Council President  
Esparza recused themselves from the discussion and vote. The motion  
FAILED for lack of second.  
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT  
CALENDAR AND MOVED TO CONTESTED CONSENT FOR FURTHER  
DISCUSSION:  
1-H (ID 22-777) pertaining to a new production well at Pump Station 372 –  
moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-J (ID 22-778) pertaining to the re-bid of access structure rehabilitation in  
Jensen Avenue - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-O (ID 22-794) pertaining to a consultant agreement with Blais and  
Associates - moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-Q (ID 22-832) pertaining to the appointment of Kathy Bray and Robert  
Fuentes to the Planning Commission - moved to the Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Arias.  
1-R (ID 22-802) pertaining to the resolution authorizing the Director of  
PARCS to respond to Fresno Unified School District’s Request for  
Qualification – moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Soria.  
1-T (ID 22-801) pertaining to as needed plan checking and inspection  
services – moved to Contested Consent by Councilmember Soria.  
1-FF (ID 22-788) pertaining to the Jensen Avenue Overlay Project - moved  
to the Contested Consent by Councilmember Arias.  
1-II (ID 22-837) pertaining to the bill for introduction adopting the Veterans  
Support Revenue Enhancement Ordinance – moved to Contested Consent  
by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
1-JJ (ID 22-844) pertaining to the bill for introduction amending  
Management of Real Property Ordinance – moved to Contested Consent by  
Councilmember Bredefeld. For the record, Councilmember Arias announced  
he provided the City Clerk’s Office with updated language on this item to  
address concerns expressed by the Apartment Association.  
1-KK (ID 22-845) pertaining to the bill for introduction to remove automatic  
stay on enforcement when filing an appeal – moved to Contested Consent  
by Councilmember Bredefeld.  
AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED  
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, the above agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS  
Proclamation for “Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Award Winner Dr. Anthony  
ID 22-790  
Molina”  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation for “World Championship Competitors - Duncan Dynamics  
Robotics, Team 3970”  
ID 22-733  
PRESENTED  
Proclamation “Recognizing our Sister City Munster, Germany”  
Proclamation for “Lupus Awareness Month Proclamation”  
Proclamation for “Affordable Housing Month”  
ID 22-807  
PRESENTED  
ID 22-826  
PRESENTED  
ID 22-819  
PRESENTED  
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
Councilmember Soria discussed the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the  
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8900; the paving project at Ashcroft and  
Durant Avenues; community meetings regarding the Fiscal Year 2023  
budget, and; the Super Health Festival at Lions Park.  
Councilmember Karbassi discussed the delegation from Muster Germany;  
Pinedale community meetings and the upcoming Pinedale centennial; the  
community meeting at River Bluff Elementary; the death of Monique  
Contreras who had been struck and dragged by a car; the recent elementary  
school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and; the returning of School Resource  
Officers within school districts.  
Councilmember Arias discussed his recent trip to Camp Fresno; opening of  
cooling centers during the summer; the opening of a splash park;  
communicating free swimming lessons in Spanish, Hmong, and Punjabi; the  
559 Market in Chinatown; his meeting with downtown business owners to  
discuss downtown issues, and; plans for mobile restrooms. He also  
requested an update on the second phase of the energy efficiency plan.  
Vice President Maxwell discussed the Mayor’s State of the City Address;  
new turf volleyball nets at Vinland Park; the new reservation system for park  
amenities; repaving and resurfacing courts at Vinland Park; his attendance  
to welcome the returning veterans on the Central Valley Honor Flight in  
April; Business of the Month Maya Cinema; ribbon cutting at Exceptional  
Parents Unlimited, and; Camp Fresno.  
Council President Esparza discussed the Beautify Fresno event at Hidalgo  
Elementary; the Kings Canyon Transit Oriented Development workshop; the  
Mayor’s initiative to provide Zoo tickets to 10,000 children; a recent  
Blackstone Merchants Association meeting, and; congratulated intern Anisa  
Viveros on finishing her internship with the District.  
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS  
City Manager White announced the upcoming hiring fair for the Animal  
Center and announced a new payment options to pay City of Fresno utility  
bills in cash at locations other than City Hall.  
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Michelle  
DiBuduo, Fernando Paul Elizando, Stan Hansen, Julie Cusator, Brandi  
Nuse-Villegas, Dez Martinez, Yonas Paulos, Lisa Flores, Greg Terzakis,  
Robert McCloskey, Grecia Elenes, Pedro Navarro Curz, Karla Martinez,  
Kimberly McCoy, and Phillip Cervantes.  
1. CONSENT CALENDAR  
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Chavez, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the  
following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Approval of Minutes for May 12, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting  
1.-A.  
1.-B.  
ID 22-803  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve the First Amendment to Service Contract with Johnson Controls  
ID 22-742  
Fire Protection LP in the amount of $226,021 for the update of the City’s  
access control system (ACS)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Nineteenth Amendment to FY 2022 Salary  
1.-C.  
ID 22-849  
Resolution No. 2021-176, amending Exhibit 2, Unit 2, Non-Represented  
Management and Confidential Classes to increase the maximum of the  
salary range by ten percent for respective job classifications (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2022-120 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Award a requirements contract in the estimated amount of $233,365 to  
Websoft Developers, Inc., California Corporation, for development,  
implementation, and maintenance of an Environmental Sampling  
Application for Wastewater Management Division (Bid File 9637) (Council  
District 3)  
1.-D.  
1.-E.  
1.-F.  
ID 22-703  
a
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 22-774  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to  
provide project management and engineering design services for the  
Sidestream Treatment System at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater  
Reclamation Facility for an amount not to exceed $4,505,160 (Citywide)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 22-775  
Approve  
a
consultant services agreement with AECOM Technical  
Services, Inc., to provide engineering design services for wellhead  
treatment improvements at Pump Station 101A for an amount not to  
exceed $253,200 (Council District 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-G.  
ID 22-776  
Approve  
a
consultant services agreement with Provost  
&
Pritchard  
Engineering Group, Inc., dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, to  
provide engineering design services for wellhead treatment improvements  
at Pump Station 102A for an amount not to exceed $235,986 (Council  
District 5)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions related to Senate Bill 1383 - California’s Short-Lived Climate  
1.-I.  
ID 22-815  
Pollutant Reduction Strategy:  
1. ***BILL B-11 - (Intro 5/12/2022) (For Adoption) Amending Section 6  
-223 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to special requirements  
for Commercial Edible Food Generators (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
ORDINANCE 2022-011 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-K.  
ID 22-779  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Michael K. Nunley &  
Associates, Inc., for the design, bidding, and construction support services  
of the Reclamation Well Pipeline and Associated Site Improvements  
project at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility for  
an amount not to exceed $426,045, inclusive of a contingency in an amount  
not to exceed $55,570 (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-L.  
ID 22-781  
Approve the Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement  
with Electrical Power Systems, Inc., to increase the contract amount of  
$182,003 by $20,242 for a total amended contract amount of $202,245, to  
provide expanded services on the Substation Expansion at the  
Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District  
3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-M.  
1.-N.  
ID 22-783  
Approve a consultant services agreement in the total amount of not to  
exceed $117,902 with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., for the design  
of booster pump replacements at Pump Stations 89A, 133 and 150  
(Council District 6)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
ID 22-785  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Michael K. Nunley &  
Associates, Inc., for the design of wellhead treatment at Well 345-1 for a  
total amount not to exceed $151,600 (Unincorporated Fresno County)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-P.  
ID 22-795  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc., to provide  
hydrogeological services for the drilling and construction of new  
a
municipal production well at Pump Station 372 in an amount not to exceed  
$58,415 (Council District 3).  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***Approve a Side Letter of Agreement with the Fresno Police Officers  
Association (FPOA), for Unit 4 - Non-Management Police, regarding  
Minimum Staffing (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
1.-S.  
1.-U.  
ID 22-824  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
$2.7 million  
HOME  
Investment  
Partnerships  
Program  
ID 22-809  
Agreement with Fresno 1101 Parkway, LP for the proposed Sun Lodge  
project which consists of the rehabilitation of the former Days Inn Motel and  
the introduction of new construction to the site, to create a 64-unit  
affordable housing project in west central Fresno (District 3).  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias  
with no return date.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of P Street between Ventura  
ID 22-758  
1.-V.  
Avenue and State Route 41 (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff  
determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, Section  
15303/Class 3, and Section 15332/Class 32 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental  
Assessment Number P21-06011  
2. RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of P Street  
between Ventura Avenue and State Route 41  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias  
with no return date.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to Initiating Proceedings and Declaring  
ID 22-830  
1.-W.  
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 30, 2022, at 10:00 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 2022-122 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2022-123 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - adopting the 66th Amendment to the Annual  
1.-X.  
ID 22-759  
Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2021-178 to appropriate $41,000 for  
Supplemental Refunds and Reimbursements to approved Developers in  
the Urban Growth Management and Development Impact Fee Programs  
(Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
RESOLUTION 2022-124 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the Artistic Crosswalk Policy (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
1.-Y.  
1.-Z.  
ID 22-760  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 9,  
2022.  
TABLED  
Actions pertaining to the Marks Avenue Overlay Project from Ashlan  
ID 22-764  
Avenue to Dakota Avenue - Bid File No. 3746 (Council District 1):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Sections 15301, and 15302 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $577,252.50 to Dave  
Christian Construction Co. Inc., of Fresno, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to the Transit-Oriented Development Tower Project at  
ID 22-765  
1.-AA.  
Van Ness Avenue and Olive Avenue - Bid File No. 3835 (Council Districts  
1 and 3):  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Sections 15301 and 15302 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $254,821 to  
American Paving Co., of Fresno, California  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve a Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with  
1.-BB.  
ID 22-769  
Blair Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $26,900,  
for a total increased contract amount of $169,730, with an additional  
$8,000 remaining in contingency, for civil engineering design services and  
preparation of construction documents for the Southbound Polk Avenue  
Widening Project from Gettysburg Avenue to Shaw Avenue (Council  
District 1)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve an agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Provost  
1.-CC.  
ID 22-771  
and Pritchard Consulting Group, Inc. of Clovis, California in the amount of  
$132,070, with a $10,000 contingency, for design and construction support  
services for the Merced Street Reconnection Project from H Street to  
Congo Alley (Council District 3)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with BNSF  
1.-DD.  
1.-EE.  
ID 22-772  
Railway Company in the amount of $100,000 for the Figarden Loop Traffic  
Signal Improvements Project (Council District 2)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve  
a
Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement, with BNSF  
ID 22-773  
Railway Company in the amount of $104,900 for the Quiet Zone Phase 3  
Project (Council Districts 1 and 7)  
Council President Esparza recused himself from the above item and the  
motion PASSED 6-0.  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Project Agreement, Grade  
ID 22-789  
1.-GG.  
1.-HH.  
Separation Program, for the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue  
BNSF Grade Separation Project, in the amount of $27,000,000, with the  
Fresno County Transportation Authority (Council Districts 1 and 7)  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6201  
ID 22-805  
as Annexation No. 129 to the CITY OF FRESNO COMMUNITY  
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of  
Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June  
30, 2022, at 10:00 am (property located on northeast corner of  
North Armstrong and East Floradora) (Council District 7)  
RESOLUTION 2022-125 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
Actions pertaining to proposed renewal of Measure C:  
1.-LL.  
ID 22-854  
1. RESOLUTION - Calling on the Fresno Transportation Authority and  
Fresno Council of Governments of the Measure C Renewal Effort for  
Placement on the Ballot in 2024  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Karbassi  
and tabled to June 9, 2022.  
TABLED  
***RESOLUTION - Confirming emergency conditions continue to directly  
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).  
1.  
ID 22-427  
-MM.  
Councilmember Bredefeld registered a no on the above item and the motion  
PASSED 6-1.  
RESOLUTION 2022-126 ADOPTED  
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR  
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR  
1.-H.  
ID 22-777  
Actions pertaining to the construction of a new production well at Pump  
Station 372 (Council District 3):  
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P19-04891, dated June 21,  
2021, a Negative Declaration for the proposed project pursuant to  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);  
2. Award a construction contract to Zim Industries, Inc., in the amount  
of $855,935 to drill a new production well at Pump Station 372 (Bid  
File 3861).  
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Public Utilities Manager  
Gonzalez, Supervising Professional Engineer Maraccini, and City Manager  
White responded to questions.  
Discussion on this item included: location of the pump; the purpose of  
drilling a new well in the area; location of distribution centers; the water  
source for surrounding communities, and; possible violations of the current  
legal settlement agreement.  
CONTINUED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, the above Action Item was CONTINUED to June 9, 2022. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
No: 1 - Karbassi  
Actions pertaining to the Re-bid of Access Structure Rehabilitation in  
ID 22-778  
1.-J.  
Jensen Avenue from Fruit Avenue to Cherry Avenue (Bid File 3870)  
(Council District 3, Fresno County):  
1. Adopt  
a
finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section  
15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines  
(CEQA)  
2. Award a construction contract to Floyd Johnston Construction, Inc., of  
Clovis, California, in the amount of $843,262  
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Councilmember Arias  
asked for more information on the project and the explanation of access  
structures. Public Utilities Manager Gonzalez responded to questions.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
1.-O.  
ID 22-794  
Approve a consultant services agreement with Blais and Associates, LLC,  
for Grant Application and Administration Services for the Department of  
Public Utilities in the amount of a total fee not to exceed $450,000 for a  
three-year term (Bid File No. 10109) (City-Wide)  
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Supervising Professional  
Engineer Maraccini and City Manager White responded to questions.  
Discussion on this item included: the competing bids; the rationale for  
selecting the contractor; why an in house grant writer was not used, and;  
needing more information in the staff report as to why the selection was  
made.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Council President  
Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. 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 1:34 P.M.  
Approve the Appointments of Kathy Bray (Resident of District 7) and  
Robert Fuentes (Resident of District 3) to the Planning Commission  
1.-Q.  
ID 22-832  
There was no staff presentation on the above item. City Manager White,  
Chief of Staff to the Mayor Furtado, and Mayor Dyer responded to  
questions.  
Councilmember Arias motioned to table the item to June 9, 2022.  
Councilmember Soria seconded the motion. The motion FAILED 3-3, as  
follows:  
Aye (3): Soria, Arias, Chavez  
No (3): Bredefeld, Maxwell, Esparza  
Absent (1): Karbassi  
Discussion on this item included: new candidates; office terms; lack of  
quorum due to attendance issues; qualifications of applicants; broader  
outreach for new candidates; vacating seats in the middle of terms; conflict  
of interests of the Planning Commissioners; upcoming reappointments, and;  
the request to amend the Planning Commissions policies regarding  
appointments.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Parks, After School, Recreation  
and Community Services (PARCS) or Designee to respond to Fresno  
1.-R.  
ID 22-802  
Unified School District’s (FUSD)  
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for  
reimbursement for Aquatics Programming at up to seven FUSD School  
Sites totaling up to $350,000 under the California Department of  
Education’s Expanded Learning Opportunity Program administered by  
FUSD and Authorizing the Director of PARCS or Designee to Enter into  
Aquatics  
Related Funding Agreements Associated with the RFQ on  
Behalf of the City of Fresno (City).  
There was no staff presentation on the above item. PARCs Assistant  
Director Ramirez responded to questions.  
Discussion on this item included: partnering with Central Unified School  
District; accessibility to pools for residents west of Highway 99, and;  
recruitments for lifeguards.  
RESOLUTION 2022-121 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Councilmember  
Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
Actions pertaining to as needed plan checking and inspection services:  
1. Approve a consultant services agreement with Interwest Consulting  
Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and  
1.-T.  
ID 22-801  
2. Approve a consultant services agreement with CSG Consultants,  
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000.  
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Planning and  
Development Director Clark responded to questions.  
Discussion on this item included: long term issues due to the increase in  
building and development in the city; guidelines for Certified Access  
Specialists; staffing capacity; current number of building inspectors in the  
department, and; long term needs on staffing.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
Actions pertaining to the Jensen Avenue Overlay Project between Cornelia  
Avenue and Chateau Fresno Avenue - Bid File No. 3788 (Council District  
3):  
1.-FF.  
ID 22-788  
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination,  
pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the  
California Environmental Quality Act guidelines  
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $2,945,049.12 to  
Emmett’s Excavation, Inc., of Clovis, California  
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Public Works Assistant  
Director Morrison responded to questions.  
Discussion on this item included: the condition of Jensen Avenue;  
reconstruction timelines for Jensen Avenue from the wastewater facility to  
Highway 99 and 41; cost sharing with Fresno County, and; the possibility for  
Measure C funding.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Soria, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
BILL (For Introduction) - Adopting the Veterans Support Revenue  
Enhancement Ordinance  
1.-II.  
ID 22-837  
There above item was presented to Council by Councilmember Chavez.  
Discussion on this item included: boundaries; a central location for veteran  
services; access to transportation; funding; working with the Clovis  
Veteran's Memorial Districts; ways to generating revenue; development of  
an oversight committee, and; improvements to veteran facilities.  
Council directed the City Attorney's Office to work with the consultant on a  
1/8 cent framework and to begin working with veteran organizations on a list  
of all the programs, services, and support that the City of Fresno should be  
providing if the assessment succeeds. The City Attorney's Office will return  
to Council for approval before placing the item on the ballot.  
APPROVED WITH DIRECTION  
BILL (For Introduction) - Amending Management of Real Property  
Ordinance, FMC sections 10-701 - 10-706.  
1.-JJ.  
ID 22-844  
There was no staff presentation on the above item and no Council  
discussion on the above item.  
TABLED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be TABLED to June 9, 2022. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
BILL (For Introduction) - Amending Filing a Notice of Appeal, FMC section  
1-407, to remove automatic stay on enforcement when filing an appeal.  
1.-KK.  
ID 22-845  
There was no staff presentation on the above item and no Council  
discussion on the above item.  
TABLED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be TABLED to June 9, 2022. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
2. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS  
(CONTINUED FROM MAY 12, 2022) 10:00 A.M. #1  
HEARING to receive public comment on the 2021:  
A. Housing Element Annual Progress Report  
B. General Plan Annual Progress Report  
ID 22-757  
The above item was called to order at 3:51 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Planning Manager Pagoulatos. There was no Council discussion  
on the above item.  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Brandi  
Nuse-Villages, Karla Martinez, and Lisa Flores.  
Public hearing closed at 3:58 P.M.  
APPROVED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Soria, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 7 -  
Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and  
Bredefeld  
(CONTINUED FROM MAY 12, 2022) 10:00 A.M. #2  
Actions pertaining to the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan:  
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2022-  
2023 Annual Action Plan; and  
ID 22-749  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan;  
approving submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD) for application of $6,839,072 Community  
Development Block Grant (CDBG), $3,625,073 HOME Investment  
Partnerships (HOME), $603,908 Emergency Solutions Grant  
(ESG), and $875,943 Housing Opportunities for Persons with  
AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) program funds; providing for subrecipient  
agreements; and Authorizing the City Manager to sign all  
implementing documents required by HUD as approved to form by  
the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 4:00 P.M. and was presented to  
Council by Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Manager Jenks.  
Planning and Development Assistant Director Skei, Assistant City Manager  
Barfield, City Manager White, and Public Works Assistant Director Russell  
responded to questions.  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Leticia  
Campos, Brunette Harris, Diane Smith, and Brandi Nuse-Villegas.  
Public hearing closed at 4:13 P.M.  
Discussion on this item included: domestic violence and homelessness  
issues; the capacity of the emergency safe housing; the increase in crimes  
due to season change; plans for domestic violence victims; funding for  
services as it relates to domestic violence; funding for shelter beds;  
Poverello House and Marjory Mason Center involvement; prioritizing  
women and children of domestic violence; availability of beds; and; the  
funding source for neighborhood infrastructure projects in District 1.  
RESOLUTION 2022-127 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
Councilmember Karbassi left the meeting at 6:09 P.M.  
10:00 A.M. #3  
Actions pertaining to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan:  
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding Substantial  
Amendment 2021-01 and the Draft HOME-American Rescue Plan  
(HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan; and  
ID 22-811  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting and approving the submission of  
Substantial Amendment 2021-01 to the 2021-2022 Annual Action  
Plan and the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)  
Allocation Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (HUD) for application of $11,922,873 HOME-ARP  
program funds; approving allocations to activities in accordance  
therewith; and Authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all  
implementing documents required by HUD and as approved to form  
by the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was called to order at 6:09 P.M. Councilmember Arias gave  
the Council and update on the above item. Councilmember Bredefeld asked  
staff if there was proper noticing to the community. Planning and  
Development Assistant Director Skei responded to questions.  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Brunette  
Harris; Diane Smith; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; and Lisa Flores.  
Public hearing closed at 6:19 P.M.  
RESOLUTION 2022-128 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by  
Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld  
Absent: 1 - Karbassi  
Councilmember Chavez left the meeting at 6:22 P.M.  
10:00 A.M. #4  
HEARING to approve items related to the renewal of the Downtown Fresno  
ID 22-820  
Property and Business Improvement District (DFPBID) upon verification of  
sufficient number of valid petitions collected to support the renewal of the  
district:  
1. RESOLUTION - of Intention to Renew the DFPBID; and setting the  
public hearing for THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022, at 9:00 am.  
Councilmember Arias recused himself from the above item and was not a  
part of the discussion.  
The above item was called to order at 6:22 P.M. The above item was  
presented to Council by Assistant City Manager Barfield. Upon call there  
was no public comment and no Council discussion.  
Public hearing closed at 6:25 P.M.  
RESOLUTION 2022-128 ADOPTED  
RESOLUTION 2022-129 ADOPTED  
On motion of Councilmember Soria, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 4 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Chavez  
Recused: 1 - Arias  
(CONTINUED FROM MAY 12, 2022) 10:05 A.M. #1  
HEARING to Consider a proposed Amendment to the Development  
Agreement by and between the City of Fresno and 2500 MLK, LLC filed by  
Jeff Reid of McCormick Barstow LLP, on behalf of Sylvesta Hall of Blue  
Ocean Development America, LLC, pertaining to ±115 acres of property  
bounded by East Church Avenue to the north, South Martin Luther King, Jr.  
Boulevard to the east, East Jensen Avenue to the south, and South Knight  
Avenue to the west (Council District 3):  
ID 22-750  
1. ADOPT - an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. A-17-  
007/R-17-010/TPM-17-06/ANX-17-005 dated August 24, 2017, and  
Environmental Assessment No. P18-03290 dated February 13,  
2020, in accordance with Section 15164 of the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.  
2. BILL - (For introduction) - Approving an Amendment to the  
Development Agreement by and between the City of Fresno and  
2500 MLK, LLC for purposes of amending Section 3.9(a) of the  
Development Agreement which limits the specific number of units  
relative to respective residential housing types within the West  
Creek Village project area.  
The above item was called to order at 6:25 P.M. The above item was  
presented to Council by Councilmember Arias. There was no discussion  
from Council.  
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Brunette  
Harris and Diane Smith.  
Public hearing closed at 6:32 P.M.  
APPROVED  
BILL B-12 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember  
Soria, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Chavez  
(CONTINUED TO JUNE 9, 2022) 10:05 A.M. #2  
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory  
and levy special tax regarding CITY OF FRESNO  
ID 22-791  
a
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11, Annexation No.  
132 (Final Tract Map No. 6336) (property surrounded by East  
Clinton, North Armstrong, East McKinley and North Fowler  
Avenues) (Council District 7):  
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community  
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a  
Special Tax for Annexation No. 132 (Subject to  
Mayor’s Veto)  
2.  
3.  
4.  
***RESOLUTION  
Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
***RESOLUTION Declaring  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
***BILL - (For Introduction and Adoption) - Levying a  
Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2022-2023 and  
-
Calling Special Mailed-Ballot  
-
Election  
Results  
Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community  
Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 132 (Subject  
to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 9,  
2022.  
TABLED  
(CONTINUED to JUNE 9, 2022) 10:15 A.M.  
HEARING to consider Rezone Application No. P22-00451 and related  
Environmental Assessment No. P22-00451 pertaining to ±5.57 acres of  
property located on the southwest corner of West Bullard Avenue and North  
ID 22-814  
Del Mar Avenue (Council District 4)  
Department.  
-
Planning and Development  
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P22-00451, dated May 18,  
2022, a determination that the proposed project is in compliance  
with Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan,  
General Plan, or Zoning) of the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA); and,  
2. BILL  
-
(For Introduction and Adoption)  
-
Approving Rezone  
Application No. P22-00451 requesting authorization to rezone the  
subject property from the PI/cz (Public and Institutional/conditions  
of zoning) zone district to the PI (Public and Institutional) zone  
district in order to remove conditions of zoning tied to the ±5.57  
acres of property located at 255 West Bullard Avenue.  
The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 9,  
2022.  
TABLED  
11:00 A.M.  
Presentation of Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget  
ID 22-851  
The above item was presented to Council by Mayor Dyer. City Manager  
White, Assistant City Manager Barfield, and Mayor Dyer responded to  
questions.  
Discussion on this item included: doubling of Measure P funds; plans for  
extra Measure P dollars; bike units in the districts; a General Fund trolley  
system; compressed natural gas models; funding for the increased FAX  
police officers; additional graffiti abatement; trash buildup in class 4 bike  
lanes; increase in public safety; Police Department vacancies; General  
Fund reserves; the recession; School Resource Officers; a team to address  
street racing; long term investments and impact in the community; carryover  
into Fiscal Year 2023; street paving in West Fresno and Tower District; the  
homelessness, housing, and mental health crisis; investing in youth; park  
improvements; evictions, and; sidewalks for safe routes to schools.  
PRESENTED  
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION  
Actions pertaining to COVID-19 emergency:  
1. ***RESOLUTION Confirming the termination of the local  
3.-A.  
ID 22-728  
-
emergency related to COVID-19 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting Administrative Order on COVID-19  
applicable to City Council and City Council staff, the City Attorney  
and City Attorney staff, and the City Clerk and City Clerk staff  
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)  
The above item was removed from the agenda and tabled to June 9, 2022.  
TABLED  
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President  
Maxwell, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
Aye: 5 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Arias and Bredefeld  
Absent: 2 - Karbassi and Chavez  
4. CITY COUNCIL  
There were no City Council items on the agenda.  
5. CLOSED SESSION  
Upon call, there was no public comment for Closed Session items.  
During open session, Chief Assistant City Attorney Doerr announced each  
of the Closed Session items listed on the agenda.  
Council withdrew from Open Session to hear Closed Session items at the  
following times: 4:40 P.M. and 6:34 P.M.  
5.-A.  
ID 22-855  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government  
Code Section 54956.8  
Property: 4343 and 4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue  
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Robert M. Mochizuki, M.D. and Susan  
M. Mochizuki, Co-Trustees of The Mochizuki Family Trust, Dated  
November 20, 2000; Gregory G. Miyake and Patricia S. Miyake,  
Co-Trustees of The Miyake Family Trust, dated February 6, 2009; Kenneth  
(Douglas) Miyake; Harry Miya and Nancy Miya, Trustees of the Harry Miya  
and Nancy Miya Family Revocable Trust of May 19, 1992; Michael K. Miya,  
Trustee of the Miya Family Revocable Trust dated August 7, 2007; Melynda  
K. Miya, Trustee of the Melynda K. Miya Revocable Trust dated February  
11, 2008; and Mark K. Miya, Trustee of the Mark K. Miya Revocable Trust  
dated February 28, 2008  
Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of sale  
There were no open session announcements following the above closed  
session item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-B.  
ID 22-736  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Channel Centeno, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno  
Superior Court Case No. 16CECG00897  
There were no open session announcements following the above closed  
session item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-C.  
ID 22-737  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Maria Silva, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior  
Court Case No. 18CECG01923  
There were no open session announcements following the above closed  
session item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-D.  
ID 22-822  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code 54956.9(d)(1);  
Existing Litigation: J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior Court of Fresno  
County  
Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2);  
Claim by Adventure Church against City of Fresno dated May 4, 2022  
There were no open session announcements following the above closed  
session item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-E.  
ID 22-842  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL  
Government Code Section 54957(a)  
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PUBLIC SECURITY  
-
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.  
There were no open session announcements following the above closed  
session item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-F.  
ID 22-843  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION  
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)  
Case Name: Nelson Esparza v. Garry Bredefeld; Fresno Superior Court  
Case No. 22CECG01469  
The above item was removed from the agenda by Vice President Maxwell  
and tabled to June 9, 2022.  
5.-G.  
ID 22-846  
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code  
Section 54957.6  
City Negotiator: 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).  
There were no open session announcements following the above closed  
session item.  
DISCUSSED  
5.-H.  
ID 22-823  
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION  
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment,  
employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public  
employee.  
Title: City Attorney  
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator.  
City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza  
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney  
Chief Assistant City Attorney Griffin announced in open session that Senior  
Deputy City Attorney, Rina Gonzales, was appointed the Interim City  
Attorney by unanimous vote of the City Council. The appoint would be  
effective close of business Friday, June 3, 2022 and Council would review  
and approve the contract during the June 9, 2022, council meeting.  
5.-I.  
ID 22-866  
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -Government  
Code Section 54956.8  
Property: 461-020-03T (UMC Campus)  
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, County of Fresno  
Under negotiations: Price and terms of sale  
Councilmember Chavez recused himself and was not a part of the  
discussion of the above item. There were no open session announcements  
following discussion of this item.  
DISCUSSED  
ADJOURNMENT  
City Council adjourned from closed session at 8:21 P.M.