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Thursday, October 16, 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 Councilmember Esparza, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the October 30, 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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9:16 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Los Mouanoutoua from Lao Evangelical Church of Fresno
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
17 APPROVE AGENDA

Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Morning Ceremonials
ID 25-1277 Proclamation of “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
ID 25-1154 Proclamation for Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy on Chaplain Appreciation Day
Ceremonial Item
Action: PRESENTED
ID 25-1293 Proclamation of “Manufacturing Month”
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
ID 25-1353 Proclamation of “Kina McFadden”
Ceremonial Item
Action: PRESENTED
Afternoon Ceremonials
ID 25-1295 Proclamation of “Reverend Chester McGensy 30 Years of Ministry”
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ID 25-1473 District 2 Photos Presented During Reports and Comments
Action Item
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M.
ID 25-1273 HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 66 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 458-121-20) (Southwest corner of North Delno Avenue and West Belmont Avenue): (Council District 3) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 66; (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. 9, Annexation No. 66. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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:
9:15 A.M. #1
ID 25-1248 HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (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:
9:15 A.M. #2
ID 25-1333 HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) 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
9:20 A.M. #1
ID 25-1256 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P23-02268; Pre-zone Application No. P23-02269; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6432; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03234; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6432/P23-02268/P23-02269/P23-03234 for approximately 9.46 acres of property located on the west side of South Peach Avenue, between East Tulare Street and East Huntington Avenue (Council District 7) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6432/P23-02268/P23-02269/P23-03234 dated August 8, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P23-02268 (for the Tulare-Peach 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. P23-02269 proposing to pre-zone approximately 4.18 acres of property from the Fresno County RA-NB (Single Family Residential Agricultural/Neighborhood Beautification) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-5 (Single-Unit Residential, Medium Density) zone district and approximately 4.80 acres of the property from the Fresno County AL20 (Limited Agricultural) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-5/ANX (Single-Unit Residential, Medium Density/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6432 proposing to subdivide approximately 3.97 acres of property into a 44-lot single-unit residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated September 3, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation Application No. P23-02268, Pre-zone Application No. P23-02269 and the related environmental assessment. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03234 proposing to modify the RS-5 zone district development standards, including, but not limited to, to allow for gated private streets, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated September 3, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation Application No. P23-02268, Pre-zone Application No. P23-02269, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6432 and the related environmental assessment.
Action Item
Action: ADOPTED Passed

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
9:20 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 30, 2025, AT 9:20 A.M.)
ID 25-1300 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
10:00 A.M.
ID 25-1174 HEARING to consider the adoption of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2019069117), and related actions: 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2019069117), as related to the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, related Plan Amendments P22-01351, P22-01352, P22-01353, and related Rezone P22-01353 as related to the Adoption of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, related plan amendment, and related rezones. a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; and, b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and, c. ADOPT the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by Public Resources Code, Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093. 2. RESOLUTION - to Repeal the West Area Community Plan and a Portion of the Highway City Neighborhood Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application P22-01351) 3. RESOLUTION - to Adopt the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P22-01352) 4. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) and Dual Designation Diagram (Figure LU-2) of the Fresno General Plan and Incorporate the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P22-01353) 5. BILL - (For Introduction) to Approve Rezone Application P22-01353 to Amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Approximately 958 Acres of Property within the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan Area to be Consistent with the Adopted Specific Plan Planned Land Use Map.
Action Item
Action: ADOPTED Passed

On motion of Councilmember Perea to APPROVE the above item with staff technical corrections and requests 1, 4 and 5, plus the dual designation of land under Option A (as shown on MAP 4-2 of the Plan) as Park and only the southern half of Option D as Park. Council President Karbassi seconded the motion which carried by the following vote:
11:00 A.M.
ID 25-1340 Appearance by Olga Valle regarding “The need for a crosswalk near the Consulate of Mexico” (District 3 Resident)
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
11:03 A.M.
ID 25-1341 Appearance by Irma Lopez regarding “The need for a crosswalk near the Consulate of Mexico” (District 3 Resident)
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
11:06 A.M.
ID 25-1342 Appearance by Angel Noriega regarding “The need for a crosswalk near the Consulate of Mexico” (District 7 Resident)
Action Item
Action: PRESENTED
11:09 A.M.
ID 25-1343 Appearance by Don Olson regarding “City of Fresno Law and order Statistics Fear of violence” (District 6 Resident)
Action Item
Action: TABLED
4:00 P.M.
ID 25-1318 HEARING to Consider Development Permit No. P21-00989 for approximately 3.7 acres of property located on the northeast corner of West Herndon and North Prospect Avenues; and related Environmental Assessment No. P21-00989 (Council District 2). 1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P21-00989 dated October 16, 2025, affirming that the proposed project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (Assembly Bill (AB) 130). 2. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P21-00989, including the conditions of approval for the development permit application dated October 16, 2025.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED Passed

On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for September 25, 2025
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-B. Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 to the Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer Ordinance”
Action Item
Action: TABLED Passed

On motion that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
2.-C. Approve the Second Amendment to Services Agreement with The Pun Group, LLP, to increase the compensation by $22,500 for a total fee amount not to exceed $794,635 to perform the State required Wage Theft Grant Program Audit for FY25 (All Council Districts)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-D. Approve the appointments to the Building Standards Appeals Board for Gaylord Ransom and Scott Vincent to terms expiring on June 30, 2027, and for Daniel Field, Imelda Golik, and Scott Mears to terms expiring on June 30, 2029.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-E. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Convention Center: 1. ***Resolution - Authorize the City Manager to accept a donation in excess of $25,000 from Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB), a California Non-Profit Corporation 2. Approve the Donation Agreement made between the City of Fresno and Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), a California Non-Profit Corporation, for contribution funds in the amount of $605,000 for the replacement of the scoreboard at the Selland Arena. 3. ***Resolution - Adopting the 19th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $605,000 in donations from the Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) for the replacement of the scoreboard at Selland Arena (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-F. Reject all proposals of a two-year base contract, with options for three one-year extensions, Requirements Contract for High Pressure Water Blast for Rubber Removal on Runway and Centerline Surfaces at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (RFP No. 12501969) (Council District 4).
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-G. Actions pertaining to the Rebid of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) SMART Program PH 19 BG 27, Bid File No. 12501265 (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (a) and (b) (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,895,000.00 to S&L Specialty Construction, of Syracuse, New York for the acoustic treatment of 40 homes in the vicinity of Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-H. Approve the First Amendment to Consultant Services Agreement with CSDA Design Group, to increase the compensation by $9,679.97 and extend the term to December 31, 2026, for a total fee amount not to exceed $968,451.52 for services for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Residential Sound Insulation Program (Council District 4)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-I. Actions pertaining to the Tuolumne Diverter Demolition and Pedestrian Improvement Project (Bid File No. 12600293): (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption 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 $958,110.50 to Cal Valley Construction Incorporated, of Fresno, California and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the construction contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-J. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $99,945.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $410,512.00 paid on a time and materials basis, for the Design of Improvements for the Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Project and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign and execute all documents on behalf of the City of Fresno. (Council District 4)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-K. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $136,415.00, with no additional working days for work required outside of the original scope on Cesar Chavez Blvd with Cal Valley Construction, of Fresno, California for the City of Fresno Pave Now - Bid Package A Project - Project ID CP00017. (Bid File 12600087) (Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-L. Actions pertaining to the Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Project between McKinley Avenue and Shields Avenue (Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost and Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc., of Clovis, California in the amount of $15,572.00, for a total not to exceed contract amount of $188,220.00, with a not to exceed contingency of $10,000.00 remaining.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-M. Approve a Grant Agreement with the BLACK Wellness and Prosperity Center (BWPC) allocating $250,000 to support the Center’s operation capacity.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-N. Reject all proposals of a three-year Base Contract, with options for three one-year extensions, for armored car transport services (Bid File 12500366).
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-O. 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: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-P. Approval of items related to the renewal of a Tourism Business Improvement District upon verification of a sufficient number of valid petitions collected to support the renewal of the district 1. ***RESOLUTION- Declaring its intention to renew the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District (FCTBID) and establishing the time and place of a public meeting and a public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Requesting consent of the City of Clovis to renew the FCTBID (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: CONTINUED Passed

On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
2.-Q. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Development Group, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $1,263,950 for the continued use of its fleet management system, Samsara, which provides a citywide municipal fleet solution for vehicle telematics, engine trouble codes, emissions testing, and asset tracking for City vehicles and equipment
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-R. Actions Pertaining to the 15th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 and Actions Pertaining to the FY26 Position Authorization Resolution No. 2025-178: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 15th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 Appropriating $269,100 for Costs Associated with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the First Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2025-178 Adding Two (2) Permanent, Full-time Positions in the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department; Adding One (1) Permanent, Full-time position in the Budget and Management Studies Division of the Finance Department; and Converting Five (5) existing vacant Permanent Part-Time positions to Permanent Full-Time (FTE’s) in the Airport Public Safety Division of the Airports Department, effective October 16, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-S. Actions pertaining to service agreements for One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program between the City of Fresno (City) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs): 1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with The Downtown Association of Fresno to extend the term of the agreement and increase funds by $81,970, to provide employment experience for members in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program. 2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Community Media Access Collaborative to extend the term through December 31, 2025. 3. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Career Nexus to extend the term through December 31, 2025. 4. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission to extend the term through December 31, 2025. 5. Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City and Poverello House to extend the term through December 31, 2025.
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-T. Actions pertaining to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 for Unit 1 1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39), Non-Supervisory Blue Collar - Unit 1 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Eighth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 1, Unit 1 - Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39) and Exhibit 16, Benchmark of Deleted Job Classifications or Deleted Pay Step since 1/28/16, as required by the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the 18th Amendment to the FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $4,255,900 for the negotiated Citywide Local 39 Classification and Compensation salary increase (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-U. Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, Inc., CFPEA for Unit 13 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, Inc. (Exempt Supervisory and Professional and Non-Exempt Professional - Unit 13) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Ninth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 13-1, Exempt Supervisory and Professional, and Exhibit 13-2, Non-Exempt Professional, to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and City of Fresno Professional Employees Association, Inc. (Exempt Supervisory and Professional and Non-Exempt Professional - Unit 13) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-V. Actions pertaining to the Fresno City Employees Association, FCEA for Unit 3 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees Association (Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Tenth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3 - Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno City Employees Association (Non-Supervisory White Collar - Unit 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Action Item
Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-W. Actions related to a City-owned property of approximately 0.98 acres located at 3876 N. Blackstone Avenue (APN 436-260-22) (Council District 4): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 16th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 Appropriating $348,000 from the Encampment Resolution Funds, Round 3 (ERF-3) to Support the City Studios Project (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Approve an agreement with Fresno Mission for the City Studios project, located at 3876 N. Blackstone Avenue (APN 436-260-22), designating 12 units for families and youth households that have been served through Encampment Resolution Fund grant.
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-X. Approve a First Amendment to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (Part of the American Rescue Plan Act) Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno, Fresno Rescue Mission, Inc., and Fresno City Center, Inc., to extend the project schedule for the development of a new shelter facility for Transitional Age Youth (Council District 4)
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Y. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc., of Diamond Bar, California, in the amount of $167,432.00, to increase the total not to exceed contract amount to $779,111.00, and extend the term of the Consultant Services Agreement to January 31, 2026 for the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System and Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring Services at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill. (Council District 3)
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-Z. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 310-132-43 as Annexation No. 72 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, December 4, 2025, at 9:10 am (north side of East Belmont Avenue, east of North Laverne Avenue). (Council District 5)
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-AA. Actions pertaining to the Veterans Boulevard State Route 99 Interchange and Extension Project (Council District 2): 1. Approve Amendment No. 6 to Cooperative Project Agreement Short-Term Regional Transportation Program Project N1 Urban, Veterans Boulevard / State Route 99 Interchange and Grade Separation, in the amount of ($991,444), with the Fresno County Transportation Authority; 2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Project Agreement Short-Term Regional Transportation Program Urban Project N2, Veterans Boulevard Connect State Route 99 Interchange, in the amount of $991,444, with the Fresno County Transportation Authority.
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-BB. Action pertaining to Jensen Avenue Corridor Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Adaptive Synchronization Project; Friant Road Corridor ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project; Clovis Avenue Corridor ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project, Palm Avenue Corridor ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project; Dynamic Downtown Part 2 Tulare Street and Tuolumne Street ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project; Cesar Chavez Boulevard Corridor ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project Synchro Green Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) Systems (Citywide) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301(c) Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA) 2. ***RESOLUTION - To dispense with the competitive bidding requirements and authorize the Public Works Director to enter into six (6) contracts with Cubic ITS Inc. for the purchase of Synchro Green Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) System (Controllers, Licenses, Configuration, Training, and Warranty) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $245,000 to Cubic ITS Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 12 intersections required for the Jensen Avenue ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project 4. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $117,000 to Cubic ITS Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 5 intersections required for the Friant Road ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project 5. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $335,000 to Cubic ITS Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 14 intersections required for the Clovis Avenue ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project 6. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $146,000 to Cubic ITS Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 5 intersections required for the Palm Avenue ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project 7. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $356,000 to Cubic ITS Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 15 intersections required for the Dynamic Downtown 2, Tulare Street and Tuolumne Street, ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project 8. Award a purchase contract in the amount of $300,000 to Cubic ITS Inc., for the purchase of Synchro Green ASCT System for 11 intersections required for the Cesar Chavez Boulevard ITS Adaptive Synchronization Project
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-CC. Actions pertaining to FAX Shade Structure Designs with California State University, Fresno Intelligent Design Visualization Lab: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that the California State University, Fresno Intelligent Design Visualization Lab is Uniquely Qualified to perform service related to finalizing innovative Shade Structures Design Sets and a FAX Facilities Digital Twin and Project, in accordance with Administrative Order 6-19; 2. Approve a suspension of the competitive bid process to award a contract in the amount of $165,099 to California State University, Fresno Intelligent Design Visualization Lab through the California State University, Fresno Foundation, based on their unique qualifications to guide architectural and interior design students to finalize design sets for permit and fabrication, as well as, performing temperature research to produce the necessary data needed in order to conduct the FAX Facilities Digital Twin Project to identify high-need areas for innovative shade structures at bus stops throughout the FAX service area.
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-DD. Actions related to the award of a Consulting Services Agreement with The LeFlore Group, LLC, of Whittier, California, not to exceed the amount of $260,000. 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that The LeFlore Group, LLC, is uniquely qualified to provide technical expert services to the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) 2. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement utilizing the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) to establish a 3.5-year contract with The LeFlore Group, LLC, not to exceed $260,000 to provide technical expert services for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Department of Energy (DOE) funded activities
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-EE. Award a Service Agreement with WSP USA Inc. of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $1,400,000 for planning and design activities for hydrogen infrastructure and facilities master plan. (Bid File 12502218)
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-FF. Award a three-year contract, with options for two one-year extensions to Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin), for radial tire leasing services for the FAX bus fleet, in the amount not to exceed $1,646,640.34 for the initial three-year base term or not to exceed $3,000,000.00 for all five years, if options for two one-year extensions are exercised. Service and product costs for the option years have factored in adjustments in accordance with the relevant Producer Price Index (PPI). (Bid File 12502217)
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-GG. Actions related to the California State of Good Repair (SGR) Program for funding to conduct FAX maintenance facility improvements, and purchase non-revenue vehicles: 1. Adopt a finding of Class 1 Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a funding request and to accept funding in the amount of $1,438,263 from the California State of Good Repair (SGR) program, to conduct maintenance facility improvements and purchase non-revenue vehicles and approving the associated FY 2025-26 project list, and authorizing the Director of Transportation or designee to execute grant documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-HH. Approve the Second Amendment to the Requirements Contract for ADA paratransit service with WeDriveU, in the amount not to exceed $32,000,000 for the next two (2) years with a total revised contract amount not to exceed $57,183,393.52 for the remainder of the contract term through November 3, 2027 (Original Bid File No. 9524).
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-II. RESOLUTION – Initiating an Amendment to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-2760(A)(3) relating to temporary uses not requiring a temporary use permit and nonprofit fundraising events
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-JJ. Approve City Clerk Amended At-Will Agreement
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-KK. Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, sections 10-2603, 10-2604, and 10-2606, amending the citation structure and limiting vending in the Tower District
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-LL. Approve the reappointment of Olivia Adams to the Women’s Commission for a term ending October 9, 2027
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
2.-MM. Actions pertaining to the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU) for Unit 6 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU) (Bus Drivers and Student Drivers - Unit 6) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Eleventh Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 6, Unit 6 - Bus Drivers and Student Drivers (ATU), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU) (Bus Drivers and Student Drivers - Unit 6) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
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Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
3.-A. WORKSHOP - Revolving Loan Fund
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Action: TABLED Passed

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be TABLED with no specified return date. The motion carried by the following vote:
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
4.-A. Update on the Metro Hospitality Services, Inc. Parking Agreement
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Action: CONTINUED
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: APPROVED Passed

On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Closed Session Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
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: APPROVED Passed

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Closed Session Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. Tehal Singh Thind, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00424
Closed Session Item
Action: APPROVED Passed

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Closed Session Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Luis Rodriguez v. City of Fresno, et al; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:23-cv-01471
Closed Session Item
Action: DISCUSSED
5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Chi Thanh Ngo v. City of Fresno, et al.; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:24-cv-00472
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Action: DISCUSSED
5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Daniel Guzman Vela v. City of Fresno, et al.; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:24-cv-00471
Closed Session Item
Action: DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
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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