City Council

Agenda

1. THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
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12. 9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL
13. Invocation by Pastor B.T. Lewis II Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church
14. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

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

16. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
17. ID 26-863 Proclamation for “The 76th Anniversary of Fresno NAACP”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
18. ID 26-525 Proclamation of “Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
19. ID 26-839 Proclamation of “Roosevelt High School Baseball Day”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
20. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
21. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
22. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
23. 9:05 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
24. ID 26-146 Approve a Local Housing Trust Fund Agreement in an amount not to exceed $3,727,000, with the City of Fresno, the Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno, and The Park Partners LLC for the development of The Park at South Stadium, a 174-unit multifamily rental housing project located at 815, 829, and 835 Fulton Street (City Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

25. 9:10 A.M.
26. ID 26-791 HEARING to consider the proposed Annual Assessment for the City of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Citywide) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Confirming diagram and assessment and levy of annual assessment, 2026-2027, for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

27. 9:15 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
28. ID 26-885 Actions pertaining to the disposition of surplus lands: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring APNs 468-192-13T and 468-192-14T to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring APN 468-222-12T to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. ****RESOLUTION - Declaring APNs 468-223-01T, 468-223-02T and 468-223-19T to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 4. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring a portion of APN 468-195-34T to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 5. ****RESOLUTION - Declaring APNs 468-222-15T, 468-222-16T and 468-195-34T (portion) to be surplus land and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and 6. ****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 property (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

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30. 9:20 A.M.
31. ID 26-561 HEARING to consider Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P26-01326, amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-1502, 15-5102 and 15-6802 to comply with California Government Code Sections 65580-65589.11 to maintain compliance with the City of Fresno Housing Element and permit housing developments with at least 20 percent of units affordable to lower-income households without discretionary action on any nonvacant site identified in a prior housing element and on any vacant site included in two or more consecutive Housing Elements. 1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P26-01326, that Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 2. BILL (for introduction) amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-1502, 15-5102 and 15-6802, relating to housing streamlining.
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED Passed

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

32. 9:25 A.M.
33. ID 26-775 Hearing to consider the adoption of the City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan (Citywide) 1. Adopt a finding that the 2026 City of Fresno Active Transportation Plan is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 21080.20 2. RESOLUTION - to adopt the Active Transportation Plan and accept the Active Transportation Project Prioritization Tool
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

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35. 10:00 A.M.
36. ID 26-777 Appearance by Amilea Gonzalez regarding “Non Profit Agency - CASA” (District 2 Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
37. 3:55 P.M.
38. ID 26-389 HEARING to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment. The following Plan Amendment and Rezone applications (collectively numbered as application P23-00400) have been filed by the Fresno City Council and pertain to approximately 2,067 acres in the Southeast area of the City of Fresno (Council Districts 5 and 7) 1. ADOPT - Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2023020138) for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00400 dated December 19, 2025, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15070 through 15075. 2. RESOLUTION - to repeal the Roosevelt Community Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400). 3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - to repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400). 4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Central Southeast Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-00400) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to Incorporate the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P23-00400) 6. ***BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approve Rezone Application No. P22-00400 to Amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Approximately 119 acres of Property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan area to be consistent with the Planned Land Use Map (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
39. 4:00 P.M.
40. ID 26-830 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) 1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164 2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan 3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district.
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
41. CONSENT CALENDAR
42. 2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for June 4, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

43. 2.-B. ***RESOLUTION - Amending Rules 5, 7, 10, and 13 of the Council Rules of Procedure to Comply with Changes to the Brown Act, plus Miscellaneous Cleanup Edits (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

44. 2.-C. ***RESOLUTION - To support the Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

45. 2.-D. Actions pertaining to the PARCS and Public Safety facilities solar projects capital improvement projects (Citywide) 1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Class 1/15301) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a Design Build contract to Alliance Building Solutions, Inc. (ABS), for a not to exceed amount of $5,684,172, to be financed through Metro Futures, Inc. with a Lease Purchase Agreement, for the implementation of solar energy services, including construction, installation, labor, materials, and design-builder project management for solar at seven sites and EV Chargers at three sites 3. Approve the Lease Purchase Agreement with Metro Futures, Inc. for an amount of $5,684,172, with an additional $25,000 issuance cost, for a total not to exceed $5,709,172 through a 20-year lease term 4. ***RESOLUTION - authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into a Design Build contract with Alliance Building Solutions, Inc., a Lease Purchase Agreement, an escrow agreement and equipment schedule with Metro Futures, Inc., and all related documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. ***RESOLUTION - declaring its official Intent to reimburse certain expenditures from the proceeds of Lease Purchase Agreement (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 6. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 56th Amendment to Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $1,100,000 for the Phase 4 Solar Installation Project (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

46. 2.-E. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Krazan & Associates, Inc., of Clovis, California in the amount of $623,830 with an $18,700 contingency, for the Acceptance Testing and Engineering Inspection services support for the H Street Parking Structure Project (Bid File No. 12601873) (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

47. 2.-F. Approve Contract Change Order No. 03 with Katch Environmental Incorporated dba Katch General of Fresno, California in the amount of $83,886.57 increasing the total contract amount to $3,892,302.81 with 26 additional working days for the Garage 9 Renovation Project. (Bid File 12500982) (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

48. 2.-G. Actions pertaining to the Pump Station 290A Project (Bid File 12601642) (County) 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Award a Construction Contract to Parks Water Resources LLC of Zamora, California in the amount of $850,155.65 to drill a new water production well
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

49. 2.-H. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,337,601.00 to Agee Construction Corporation, of Fresno, California for the Merced Street Reconnection Rebid Project (Bid File No. 12601347) (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

50. 2.-I. Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Pave More Now - Bid Package B-2 Project (Bid File No. 12602019) (Council Districts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7): 1. Adopt an Environmental Assessment No. CP00017 PMN Package B-2, dated April 14, 2026, 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 $14,488,896.79 to Archer Civil Construction of Tulare, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for pavement construction relating to the City of Fresno “Pave More Now” - Bid Package B-2 Project (Bid File No. 12602019)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

51. 2.-J. Approve a Municipal Advisor Professional Services Contract with KNN Public Finance, LLC for a five-year term effective through May 30, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $425,000, with the option of two one-year extensions, each not to exceed $85,000 annually (Bid File No. 12601730)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

52. 2.-K. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Mythics, LLC., for Oracle server and operating system support in the amount of $228,799.88 for a one-year term, with an annual renewal for two additional years, for a total amount not to exceed $830,000 for the three-year period.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

53. 2.-L. Submission for acceptance of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission’s Five-Year Evaluation of the Fresno Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Tax (Measure P)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

54. 2.-M. Approve a Second Amendment to the Best Tours & Travel Service Contract to extend the term to August 26, 2027, and increase spending authority by $110,000 for a total amount not to exceed $263,700
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

55. 2.-N. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for and Accept a Grant of up to $200,000 from the California Public Utilities Commission to Fund Digital Literacy Education and Digital Access (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

56. 2.-O. Actions pertaining to the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program 1. RESOLUTION - Adopting the Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines 2. RESOLUTION - To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group A” 3. RESOLUTION - To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group B” 4. RESOLUTION - To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group C” 5. RESOLUTION - To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group D” 6. RESOLUTION - To create the Ad-hoc Cultural Arts Grant Application Review Committee to be Known as “ARC Group E”
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

57. 2.-P. Actions pertaining to the Helm Lofts, a 98-unit multifamily housing development project, located at 1101 Fulton Street, Fresno California (City Council District 3) 1. ***RESOLUTION - in support of a contribution of City Funds in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000 toward the housing development project located on 1101 Fulton Street in Fresno California (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - in support of a contribution of City Funds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 toward the housing development project located on 1101 Fulton Street in Fresno California (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

58. 2.-Q. Actions pertaining to Rincon Consultants, Inc., a California corporation, to provide On-Call Historic Preservation Services for the Planning and Development Department. 1. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and Rincon Consultants, Inc. for on-call Historic Preservation consulting in an amount not to exceed $120,000, effective through July 31, 2027, with the option of three one-year extensions for a total amount not to exceed $480,000 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

59. 2.-R. Actions pertaining to professional lead-based paint inspections, testing, risk assessments, and consultant services for the Community Development Division (Bid File 12601789) 1. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with All Hazard EHS Inc. in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to provide professional lead-based paint inspections, testing, risk assessments, and consultant services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 with an option for a one-year extension for the City’s federally funded housing rehabilitation programs 2. Approve a consultant services agreement with JSA Environmental Consulting Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to provide professional lead-based paint inspections, testing, risk assessments, and consultant services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028 with an option for a one-year extension for the City’s federally funded housing rehabilitation programs
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

60. 2.-S. Actions pertaining to establishing Entertainment Zones 1. ADOPTION of a finding that the proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) 2. ***BILL B-18 (Reintroduced June 4, 2026) (For Adoption) Adding Section 9-3801 and Amending Section 9-2503 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Establishing Entertainment Zones. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

61. 2.-T. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 46th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $816,600 in the Water Connection Charge Fund for the completion of citywide water system connection projects (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

62. 2.-U. Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno’s water meters, parts, and related replacement components (Citywide): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and award a sole source Requirements Contract with Badger Meter Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $5,235,863.45 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Award a sole source Requirements Contract with Badger Meter Incorporated in the amount of $1,047,172.69 per year for two years with up to three one-year extensions, for a total contract amount not to exceed $5,235,863.45, plus annual Producer Price Index adjustments
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

63. 2.-V. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, with a term through June 30, 2029 for an amount not to exceed $1,149,875, and a contingency amount not to exceed $115,125, for a total contract amount not to exceed $1,265,000 for the Primary Clarifier Rehabilitation Project at the Fresno Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File No. 12601010) (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

64. 2.-W. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, with a term through June 30, 2029, for an amount not to exceed $855,932, and a contingency amount not to exceed $85,668, for a total contract amount not to exceed $941,600 for the Secondary Treatment Process Rehabilitation Project at the Fresno Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File No. 120601590) (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

65. 2.-X. Approve a First Amendment to the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with BNSF Railway Company, to increase the agreement amount by $106,846.61, for a total estimated cost of $159,952.61 for additional submittal review and approval for the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment Project (Council Districts 3 and 5)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

66. 2.-Y. Actions pertaining to Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Station 347 Project (Bid File 12601675) (Council District 7) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $857,000.00 to West Valley Construction Company Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

67. 2.-Z. RESOLUTION - Dedicating public utility easements on portions of City-owned properties, to accommodate the public utility relocation associated with the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

68. 2.-AA. Approve a Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants for the Active Transportation Plan Update, for additional scope services, increase the amount by $22,560, for a total agreement amount of $420,560, and extend the agreement an additional three months through September 30, 2026 (Citywide)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

69. 2.-BB. Actions pertaining to the agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (Council Districts 1, 2, and 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve the revised State Route 99 Freeway Maintenance Agreement
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

70. 2.-CC. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Revenue Agreement with Fresno Unified School District, subsidizing transit fares on Fresno Area Express buses
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

71. 2.-DD. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 52nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $1,618,200 in State Transportation Development Act (TDA) (LTF) Art-4 revenues to support transit operations (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

72. 2.-EE. Approve the appointment of April D. Henry to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending on October 1, 2028
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

73. 2.-FF. ***RESOLUTION - Requesting the City Manager and the City Attorney to renegotiate the Citywide Project Labor Agreement (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

74. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
75. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
76. 3.-A. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Technology Disruption Policy During Public Meetings of the City Council (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

77. UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
78. PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
79. CITY COUNCIL
80. 4.-A. Presentation by Neil O’Brien
    Action Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
81. 4.-B. Oral Summary Report and Approval of At-Will Agreement for City Clerk, Amy Aller (Cobb), effective June 15, 2026
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

82. CLOSED SESSION
83. 5.-A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: 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, Airports Public Safety Assistant 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 Esparza), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), 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, Special Assistant City Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
84. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Addison Couto v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.24CECG01436
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
85. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. Gurpreet Chauhan, et al. Fresno Superior Court, Case No. 25CECG00464
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
86. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Joseph Perez, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.22CECG01150
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
87. 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Central Valley Community Sports Foundation, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG05678
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
88. 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential case
    Closed Session Item
    Action: CONTINUED
89. 5.-G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential case
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
90. 5.-H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) 1 potential case
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
91. 5.-I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) 1 potential case
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
92. ADJOURNMENT
93. UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
94. 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
95. The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
96. 96 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

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