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Thursday, September 25, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · Council Chambers

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  1. 1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:

  2. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the October 16, 2025, regular meeting.
  3. The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
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  12. GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decision-maker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $500 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding.
  13. PAGE BREAK
  14. 9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL
  15. Invocation by Pastor Monsignor Robert D. Wenzinger from Saint Anthony of Padua - Fresno
  16. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  17. 17 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  19. Morning Ceremonials
  20. ID 25-816 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  21. ID 25-1006 Proclamation of “Ronny Jungk Day”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  22. ID 25-1164 Proclamation of “Khalsa Mental Health and Cultural Center”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  23. ID 25-1165 Proclamation of “Oaxaqueño Heritage Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  24. Afternoon Ceremonials
  25. ID 25-1262 Proclamation of “Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  26. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  27. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  28. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  29. PAGE BREAK
  30. 9:05 A.M. JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRESNO JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY (JPFA). MEMBERS OF JPFA BOARD: MAYOR JERRY DYER, COUNCIL PRESIDENT MIKE KARBASSI, AND COUNCILMEMBER NELSON ESPARZA
  31. JPFA ACTION
  32. A. HEARING designating and authorizing certain Finance Officers of the City of Fresno (City) to sign various investment and commercial banking documents, and to provide verbal instruction required for prudent financial administration and safekeeping of Fresno Joint Powers Finance Authority (JPFA) funds and property.
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED
  33. B. HEARING consenting to and authorizing investment monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) in the custody of the State Treasurer for purposes of prudent financial administration and safekeeping of Fresno Joint Powers Finance Authority (JPFA) funds, and authorizing certain Finance Officers of the City of Fresno (City) in connection therewith.
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED
  34. CITY ACTION
  35. C. RESOLUTION - Appoint and authorize certain Finance Officers of the City of Fresno (City) to sign City checks and various investment and commercial banking documents, and to provide verbal instruction required for the prudent financial administration and safekeeping of City funds.
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  36. D. RESOLUTION - Consenting to and authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) in the custody of the State Treasurer for purposes of investment, and authorizing certain Finance Officers in connection therewith
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  37. 9:10 A.M.
  38. ID 25-1048 Actions pertaining to the Program Year (PY) 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs: 1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the PY 2024 CAPER; and 2. Adopt PY 2024 CAPER and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. 9:15 A.M.
  40. ID 25-664 HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee; and related Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129. 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129, adopting Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091, Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, Adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, as Related to the Adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study. a. ADOPT the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled Nexus Study, Reduction Program, and Capital Improvement Plan as described in the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study document dated September 2025, prepared pursuant to the requirements of California Public Resources Code Section 21099, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.3(B), 15064.7, and 15126.4, and the Mitigation Fee Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) a. ADOPT the Nexus Study based on the Council’s determination that the Vehicle Miles Reduction Program and Nexus Study was prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and meets all requirements for a nexus study b. ADOPT the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the Council’s determination that the CIP was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act. c. ADOPT the Program inclusive of the VMT Mitigation Fee based on the Council’s determination that the public facilities, services, and amenities contemplated are individually and collectively necessary to contribute to the reduction of VMT Citywide, and that the VMT Mitigation Fee is in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and is supported by the Nexus Study. 3. BILL (for introduction) - Adding Article 4.17 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 593rd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee in the Planning Section for Planning and Development Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: CONTINUED
  41. 9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 16, 2025, AT 9:20 A.M.)
  42. ID 25-1150 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870; Development Permit Application No. P23-00149; and related Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 for ±80.91 acres of property located on the west side of South Cherry Avenue between East North and East Central Avenues (Council District 3) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 dated May 22, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P21-05778 (for the North-Cherry No. 3b Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited Agricultural) zone district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH (Heavy Industrial) zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of Fresno IH/ANX (Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overly) zone district (±35.77 acres). 4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P23-00149, requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility for the purpose of providing less-than-truckload freight services, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05778, Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related environmental assessment.
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
  43. 11:00 A.M.
  44. ID 25-1276 Appearance by Rebecca Rangel regarding “Homelessness in Fresno” (District 1 Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  45. CONSENT CALENDAR
  46. 2.-A. Approval of the Regular and Special Meeting Minutes for September 11, 2025
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  48. 2.-B. Approve the appointment of Terry Burns as a Park Resident-Alternate to the MobileHome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission to a term ending June 30, 2028.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  49. 2.-C. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Michael K. Nunley and Associates, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $158,154.00, paid on a time and materials basis, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $467,199.00 with a remaining contingency in the amount of $30,000.00, for the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Stations 177 and 185 Project. (Council District 6)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  50. 2.-D. Actions pertaining to the Butler and Eighth Trunk Sewer Repair Project (Bid File No. 12600025) (Council District 5): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Butler and Eighth Sewer Trunk Sewer Repair Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $974,912.00 to Dawson-Mauldin LLC of Selma, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Butler and Eighth Trunk Sewer Repair Project.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  51. 2.-E. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $32,463.00, paid on a time and materials basis, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $265,663.00, with a remaining contingency amount not to exceed $20,000.00, and extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2028, for the engineering design services related to the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Station 101A Project. (Council District 7)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  52. 2.-F. Approve for the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Safety Network Incorporated of Fresno, California, for traffic control with KRC Safety Company Incorporated of Visalia, California for the Rebid Requirements Contract to Furnish and Install Polyethylene Water Service Replacements - Year No. 2, - Project ID WC00095. (Bid File 12300617) (City Wide)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  53. 2.-G. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 14th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $2,465,200 in FY 2025 City Council Department operating and capital carryover and trueing up the Department of Public Works Council Infrastructure Capital Project budgeted carryover totals (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  54. 2.-H. Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to Southwest Fresno Development Corporation (SWFDC) 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Grant Agreement with SWFDC modifying the scope of services for the No Place Like Home Initiative
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
  55. 2.-I. Actions pertaining to Repealing the 2022 California Fire Code and Adopting of the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments: 1. ***BILL B-39 (Introduced September 11, 2025)(For Adoption) - Adopting express findings of necessity related to local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, which make the City’s amendments to the California Fire Code reasonably necessary, repealing Article 10 of Chapter 5, and adding Article 10 to Chapter 5 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to fire and life safety regulations (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  56. 2.-J. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Quinn Company of Fresno, California, for the purchase of two Caterpillar 914M wheel loaders in the amount of $409,115 for the Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  57. 2.-K. Actions pertaining to the award of a Sole Source Purchase Agreement with Beam Global regarding EV ARC charging systems: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and award of the Sole Source Purchase of seven EV ARC charging systems from Beam Global in the amount of $638,209 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Approve the award of a Sole Source Product Purchase Agreement to Beam Global of San Diego, California for the purchase of seven EV ARC charging systems in the amount of $638,209 for the General Services Department 3. Authorize the General Services Department Director or designee to execute the agreement and all related documents
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  58. 2.-L. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Gordian Group, Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina through January 7, 2026, plus five optional one-year extensions for the continued implementation of a Job Order Contracting (JOC) program for facility repairs and maintenance, infrastructure improvements, emergency or time-sensitive work, and small and medium capital projects for Airports Department, Capital Projects Department, and the General Services Department (Bid File 9696)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  60. 2.-M. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 592nd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule (MFS) Resolution No. 80-420 to add and revise Trolley Rental Fees for the General Government Section for the General Services Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  61. 2.-N. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Granicus, Inc., in the amount of $262,458.80, for a three-year renewal of their digital software subscription used in the management of City meetings
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

  62. 2.-O. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Support Revolution Inc. is Uniquely Qualified and approve the Third-Party Support Services Agreement with Support Revolution for PeopleSoft HRMS support for an amount not to exceed $757,284.42
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  63. 2.-P. Approve the First Amendment to the Requirements Contract with UBEO (formerly Ray Morgan Company) to extend citywide copier lease and maintenance services Contract No. 9592 through July 1, 2029, and increase the annual contract amount to $512,600 to include additional equipment and services, for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,209,900.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  64. 2.-Q. Approve a Local Housing Trust Fund Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City of Fresno, Self-Help Enterprises, and La Hacienda Mobile, LLC, for the purchase of the La Hacienda Mobile Home Park located at 104 East Sierra Avenue, Fresno, California 93710 (Council District 6)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  65. 2.-R. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House to operate Clarion Pointe as an emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Fourth Amendment will extend the current emergency shelter operations to December 31, 2025, in a total amount of $562,500. This will be funded using $536,500 from Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program fund and $26,000 of unexpended funds from the Encampment Resolution Fund Round 2 (ERF-2)-Village of Hope Project. (Council District 4)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  66. 2.-S. ***RESOLUTION - Amending Resolution Number 2021-201 to Update the Local Housing Trust Fund Program Guidelines (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  67. 2.-T. ***RESOLUTION - Repealing and Replacing Resolution 2025-70 and authorizing joint application to and participation in the Homekey+ Program with Self-Help Enterprises and La Hacienda Mobile, LLC for the La Hacienda Mobile Estates project and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all required implementing documents (Council District 6) (Subject to Mayors Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  68. 2.-U. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc. for environmental consulting services for the General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) in an amount not to exceed $450,000, for a term through December 31, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions (Bid File 12600114)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  69. 2.-V. Actions relating to repealing and adding Building Regulations in the Fresno Municipal Code 1. ***BILL B-40 (Introduced September 11, 2025)(For Adoption) Repealing and Replacing Sections 11-101 Through 11-109 of Article 1, Chapter 11 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Adoption and Amendment of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  70. 2.-W. Actions relating to repealing and reenacting Building Regulations in the Fresno Municipal Code 1. ***BILL B-41 (Introduced September 11, 2025)(For Adoption) Related to Local Climatic Topographical and Geological Conditions Repealing Article 6 Section 11-627 and Reenacting Article 6 Section 11-627 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  71. 2.-X. Actions pertaining to the 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept $635,000 in grant funding for the 2026 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute the agreement and all related documentation applicable to the 2026 STEP grant 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 13th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $476,300 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  72. 2.-Y. Action pertaining to Senate Bill 1383 - California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (SB 1383) Local Assistance Grant Program funds: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Central California Food Bank is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the agreement; and, 3. Approve a Service Agreement with Central California Food Bank for edible food recovery services in the amount not to exceed $300,000.00 using Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2022-23 Organic Waste Recycling funds supporting organic waste recovery. (Citywide)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  73. 2.-Z. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6466 as Annexation No. 159 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, October 30, 2025, at 9:10 am (Northeast corner of South Fordham Avenue and East Church Avenue). (Council District 5)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  74. 2.-AA. Approve the reappointment of Sean Zweifler to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) for a term ending October 1, 2028
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

  75. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  76. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  77. UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  78. ID 25-1336 Unscheduled Communication Public Comment Received - Accepted by Council President
    Action Item
  79. PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  80. CITY COUNCIL
  81. 4.-A. WORKSHOP - Presentation of Public Bank
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
  82. 4.-B. RESOLUTION - Amending Rule 4 and 14 of the Council Rules of Procedure Related to Recess and Adjournment
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

  83. CLOSED SESSION
  84. 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
  85. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - DECIDING WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  86. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Michelle Quintero vs. City of Fresno et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02800
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  87. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  88. 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court; Case No.: 24CECG01199
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  89. 5.-F. 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 Clerk 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi. Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  90. 5.-G. 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 Mike Karbassi. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
  91. ADJOURNMENT
  92. UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  93. 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
  94. 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE