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Thursday, August 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

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1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the September 11, 2025, regular meeting.
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
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9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Linear Akines from Harvest Connection Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
17 APPROVE AGENDA

Action: APPROVED Passed

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 25-815 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
ID 25-1173 Proclamation of “John Gliatta Day”
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
ID 25-1112 Proclamation of “All American Award Winner Me’Kala James”
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
ID 25-1146 Proclamation of “California Fresh Farmers Market Association - River Park Farmers Market”
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M.
ID 25-1103 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 158 (Final Tract Map Number 6246) (Located on the north side of North Alicante Drive and North Faldo Lane) (Council District 6) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 158 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 158 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: ADOPTED Passed

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
9:15 A.M.
ID 25-965 HEARING for consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P25-00974 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P25-00974, amending Table 15-1102 and Section 15-2728 of the Fresno Municipal Code, related to Drive-In and Drive-Through Facilities in Mixed-Use Districts. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P25-00974, that Text Amendment Application No. P25-00974 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 2. Bill (for introduction) - Text Amendment Application No. P25- 00974, to amend Table 15-1102 and Section 15-2728 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), relating to existing establishments with drive-through facilities that are required to relocate as a result of a taking by eminent domain.
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:
10:00 A.M.
ID 25-1129 Appearance by Tyrone Roderick Williams regarding “Fresno Housing Projects” (District 3 Resident)
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
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CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for August 14, 2025, Regular Meeting
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-B. Actions related to the Lease Agreement with Flight Café, LLC a California Limited Liability Company inside the Administration/Terminal Building at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH). (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), under of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Approve the Lease Agreement with Flight Line Café, LLC., a California Limited Liability Company (Lessee), at FCH inside the Administration/Terminal Building for a term of three (3) years, with the Ending Date of May 31, 2028. The minimum amount of potential revenue generated by this Lease is approximately $8,400 (in monthly land rent) per year, in addition to annual rent adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index (starting on June 1, 2026) with a maximum of 2%, and the implementation of percentage rent with a rate of eight and one-half percent (8.5%) fee, during Year 2 of this Lease, and ten percent (10%) fee, during Year 3 of this Lease, for its total monthly Gross Receipts (which refers to the total amount of monies earned by Lessee before deduction of any expenses, in its operations at FCH). The minimum total anticipated revenue during the life of this Lease is approximately $25,200, including annual Consumer Price Index rental adjustments with a maximum of 2%, plus eight and one-half percent (8.5%) fee, during Year 2, and ten percent (10%) fee, during Year 3, Lessee’s monthly gross revenues from all its operations at FCH. (Council District 3)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-C. Actions related to the Land Lease and License Agreement with the Department of Air Force for Fresno Air National Guard Base (CANG) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The total anticipated revenue is nominal for the forty (40) year term of the Agreement. (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) and Class 1/Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Approve the new Land Lease Agreement to Department of Air Force for Fresno Air National Guard Base (CANG) for a lease term of forty years with an annual nominal revenue of $3.00. (Council District 4)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED Passed

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
2.-D. Actions pertaining to the First Amendment for the Capital Projects Department’s On-Call Consultant Service Agreements for professional engineering design services on City of Fresno water, wastewater, and recycled water capital improvement projects (Citywide): 1. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Fresno, California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00; 2. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00; 3. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Fresno, California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00; 4. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00; 5. Approve the First Amendment to the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Clovis, California, increasing the maximum amount payable for all Task Orders by an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00, for a total maximum Agreement value of $3,000,000.00.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-F. ***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing Benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real surplus properties located at the corner of Brix Avenue and Swift Avenue, east of Cornelia Avenue (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). (Council District 1)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-G. Approve Contract Change Order No. 01 with Katch Environmental Incorporated dba Katch General of Fresno, California in the amount of $203,438.20 with fourteen additional working days for the Garage 9 Renovation Project - Project ID HG00020. (Bid File 12500982) (Council District 3)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-H. Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 with West Valley Construction Company, Incorporated, of Fresno, California in the amount of $0.00 with seventy-seven additional working days for the Calwa Townsite Phase II Water Main Replacement Project bound by Orange, Church, Cedar and Jensen Avenues - Project ID WC00005. (Bid File 12401802) (Council District 5 and Fresno County)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-I. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley & Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $126,754.00, paid on a time and materials basis with an additional contingency amount not to exceed $19,013.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $229,277.00, and a revised contingency amount not to exceed $34,392.00, and to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2027, for the Design of Booster Pump Replacements at Pump Stations 89A, 150, and 176 Project. (Council District 6)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-J. Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Pave More Now - Bid Package A Project (Bid File No. 12600087) at various locations (Citywide): 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. CP00017, dated August 19, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $5,723,199 to Cal Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for pavement construction relating to the City of Fresno “Pave More Now” - Bid Package A Project (Bid File No. 12600087).
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-K. Actions pertaining to the addition of Notice of Funding Availability to the list of procurement methods included in the Regulated Communications ordinance: 1. BILL - (For Introduction) Amending Sections 4-603, 4-604, 4-605, 4-607, and 4-608 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Regulated Communications in the City Procurement Process
Action Item
Action: INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER Passed

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Item be INTRODUCED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
2.-L. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Quinn Company of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Caterpillar 430 backhoe in the amount of $181,707 for the Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-M. Approve an Amendment to the existing Enterprise Agreement for a three-year extension with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri), for GIS licensing and services, in the amount of $1,791,000.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-N. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 8th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 Appropriating $5,700 for Costs Associated with the Fiscal Year 2026 Senior Hot Meals Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-O. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifth Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 13-1, Unit 13, Exempt Supervisory and Professional (CFPEA), by adding the new classification of Cybersecurity Specialist and the respective salary step plan range of $9,105 - $11,070 monthly, effective September 8, 2025; and amending Section 14, Professional Certificate and License Pay, to include Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license, effective September 1, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-P. Approve a service agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to provide homeless street outreach and diversion services through October 17, 2025 to October 16, 2026, in the total amount of $382,000 funded with Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program. (Bid File 12501983).
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Q. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing Application to and Participation in the Prohousing Designation Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: ADOPTED Passed

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
2.-R. Actions pertaining to the City-owned 10.27 acre property located at the southwest corner of S. Willow Avenue and E. Byrd Avenue (APN: 481-110-42T) (City Council District 5): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Revoking the declaration of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 481-110-42T, as exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the vacant 10.24-acre of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 481-110-42T to be surplus and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-S. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution in support of a contribution of City funds in the amount of $6,000,000 and a contribution of three City-owned parcels along the Parkway Drive Corridor to Cesar Chavez Foundation for the development of the Parkview Apartments affordable rental housing project, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (Council District 3)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-T. Actions pertaining to the acquisition, demolition, and future construction of up to 100 new mixed-use affordable housing units at 937- 945 F St and 942 Fagan Alley, APN 467-074-02, a 12,568 square foot mixed-use commercial and residential building (Project). (City Council District 3) 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared by SWCA Environmental Consultants dated July 9, 2025 for the Project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Wilson Wong, Yolanda Wong, and Stephanie Wong for an amount of $503,000.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-U. Approve the FY 25 Annual Participation Agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition $132,505.44 in funds, including interest, forfeited in connection with a crime and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related documents, effective through June 30, 2026
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-V. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., to extend the term of the Consultant Services Agreement by 366 calendar days to June 30, 2026 to complete the project and to allocate $50,000 from the total approved contingency amount of $64,000, and to increase the contract amount by $29,492 for a total contract amount of $737,492 for the professional engineering services for the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the Second Amendment on behalf of the City of Fresno. (Citywide)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-W. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., to extend the Agreement to June 30, 2027, with no additional funding, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement. (Council Districts 2 and 6)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-X. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Public Works Director to execute an Operating Agreement with the San Joaquin River Conservancy for the San Joaquin River Parkway (Council District 2 and 6) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Y. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 458-121-20 as Annexation No. 66 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the southwest corner of North Delno Avenue and West Belmont Avenue). (Council District 3)
Action Item
Action: ADOPTED Passed

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
2.-Z. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 4th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $200,000 for Highway Litter Control Services in the Public Works Department. (Citywide) (Requires 5 Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-AA. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6246, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the north side of Alicante Drive west of Willow Avenue (Council District 6)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
ID 25-1200 Public Comment Received
Action Item
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
5.-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
5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) California Smoke Shops Association v. City of Fresno, et al; United States District Court, Eastern District of California Case Number: 1:25-cv-00590-KES-HBK;
Closed Session Item
Action: DISCUSSED
5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant exposure to litigation: 1 potential case
Action Item
Action: DISCUSSED
5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
Action Item
Action: DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 2:00 P.M. • October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M. • November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

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