City Council

Agenda

1. The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
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11. PAGE BREAK
12. 9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL
13. Invocation by Sarbjit Singh of the Sikh Institute Fresno
14. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

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

    Roll Call (7 votes)

    • Mike Karbassi Aye
    • Miguel Angel Arias Aye
    • Annalisa Perea Absent
    • Tyler Maxwell Absent
    • Brandon Vang Aye
    • Nick Richardson Aye
    • Nelson Esparza Aye
16. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
17. ID 25-1575 Proclamation of “Central High Schools Men’s Water Polo Team Day’’
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
18. ID 25-1651 Proclamation of “California Apartment Association Day”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
19. ID 25-1546 Proclamation of the 75th Anniversary of the Bulldog Foundation
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
20. ID 25-1612 APWA Project of the Year Award
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
21. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
22. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
23. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
24. 9:10 A.M.
25. ID 25-1598 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. 72 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 310-132-43) (north side of East Belmont Avenue, east of North Laverne Avenue): (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 72 (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. 72 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

26. 9:15 A.M.
27. ID 25-1346 HEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD).
    Action Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
28. 9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18, 2025, MEETING AT 9:20 A.M.)
29. ID 25-1247 HEARING to consider the adoption of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2022020486). The following applications have been filed by the City of Fresno and pertain to approximately 9,000 acres in the Development Area-3 Southeast and Development Area-4 East: 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2022020486), for the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan. a. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 (See Exhibit S). 2. RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and accompanying Proposed Land Use Map (see Exhibits J and K) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03090). 3. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), the Dual Designation Map (Figure LU-2) and text of the Fresno General Plan to incorporate the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan (see Exhibits I and N) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03091). 4. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or their designee to update the text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan document to reflect final action taken by Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency. (see Exhibit G).
    Action Item
    Action: CONTINUED
30. 10:00 A.M.
31. ID 25-1585 Appearance by Dr. Eimear O’Brien “Shaping the Future of Education”
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
32. 10:03 A.M.
33. ID 25-1586 Appearance by Daniel / Nykkynn regarding “Fresno's developing Arts and Music Scene”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
34. CONSENT CALENDAR
35. 2.-A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2025, and November 20, 2025
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

36. 2.-B. Actions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances: 1. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 31 Section 9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating unlawful possession and abandonment of carts 2. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 25 Section 9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to exposure of minors to tobacco products 3. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of camping in public places 4. BILL - (For Introduction) -Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to unauthorized possession and use of a City, an Authorized Cart/Bin Collection Agent, or Authorized Roll-Off Collector owned trash containers 5. BILL - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to criminal prosecution of wage theft
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

37. 2.-C. Approve the reappointment of Lydia Zabrycki to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to a term expiring on November 1, 2027.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

38. 2.-D. Reject all bids for the Merced Street Reconnection Project (Bid File No. 12501885). (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

39. 2.-E. Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 with American Paving Company Incorporated of Fresno, California in the amount of $37,935.87 with one hundred and eighteen (118) additional working days for the Mariposa Plaza Reconstruction Project. (Bid File 12302138-12468) (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

40. 2.-F. Approve the Agreement between the City and Forward Fresno Foundation allocating $75,000 to support the augmentation of the Fresno Young Leaders Academy.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

41. 2.-G. Actions related to amending agreement #A211006364 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): 1. Approve acceptance of Cal OES Amendment Nine (9) for an additional $75,000 for Haz Mat training agreement #A211006364, and authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel to staff vacancies caused by training attendance 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $75,000 for Amendment Nine for Haz Mat training agreement A211006364 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

42. 42 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: