City Council

Agenda

1. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the August 14, 2025, regular meeting.
2. The City Council met in special session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
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13. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DATE: Monday, July 28, 2025 TIME: 12:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard LOCATION: Council Chambers, City Hall Please Take Notice the Council of the City of Fresno hereby calls a Special Meeting of the City Council pursuant to California Government Code section 54956 at the above stated time and place. The purpose of the special meeting is to meet and consider the following:
14. 12:36 P.M. ROLL CALL
15. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
16. 16 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

17. ID 25-1040 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED
18. CLOSED SESSION
19. A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; Sumeet Malhi Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic), Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, 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 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
20. OPEN SESSION
21. A. ***RESOLUTION - Suspending the Labor Management Act for 34 days (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

22. B. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Officers Association, FPOA-Non-Management for Unit 4 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Non-Management Police - Unit 4) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Third Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 4, Unit 4 - Non-Management Police (FPOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Non-Management Police - Unit 4) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

23. C. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Officers Association, FPOA- Management for Unit 9 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Police Management - Unit 9) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fourth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 9, Unit 9 - Police Management (FPOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Police Officers Association (Police Management- Unit 9) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

24. D. Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Management Employees Association, CFMEA for Unit 14 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the City of Fresno Management Employees Association (Management Classes - Unit 14) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Second Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 14, Unit 14 - Management Classes (CFMEA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the City of Fresno Management Employees Association (Management Classes - Unit 14) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

25. Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the City Council concerning this matter.
26. ADJOURNMENT