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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
President - Tyler Maxwell
Vice President - Annalisa Perea
Councilmembers:
Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
10:00 AM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Special Meeting
The City Council met in special session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
10:05 A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Nelson Esparza
Council President Tyler Maxwell
Vice President Annalisa Perea
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Present: 7 -
APPROVE AGENDA
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President Perea, the above AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
7 -
ID 23-749 Revised Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
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OPEN SESSION
Upon Call, the following members of the public addressed Council:
Fernando Elizando, Ruben Espinoza, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Nishea Balajadia, Ashley Rojas, Camila Rivera, Lisa Flores, and Karla Martinez.
A. ID 23-829 RESOLUTION - of Intention to Annex Parcel Map Number 2007-41 as Annexation Number 58 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Monday, June 5, 2023, at 10:00 am (Northeast and Southeast corners of East Tulare Avenue and North Clovis Avenue) (Council District 5)
There was no staff presentation on the above item. Upon call for public comment, no member of the public addressed Council and there was no Council discussion.
RESOLUTION 2023-144 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
7 -
B. ID 23-758 Presentation of Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget The above item was presented to Council by Mayor Dyer.
Council discussion on this item included: general funds and grants; MuniServices sale tax projection; Measure "P" sales tax and status of spending; historical data of vacancies; comparison to last year's reserve; transparency of increased expenditures; correlation between police resources and reduction in crime; increased resources reflecting improved public services; how certain percentages were allocated and distributed; budget gaps in solid waste funds; new hire of Firefighters; the cost of utilities including PG&E; funding towards bonding capacity or other deferred maintenance; Fresno County's responsibility regarding wrap around services; congratulated staff for increased credit rating; appreciated addition of potholes crews; opportunities to grow tax space without raising taxes; affordable housing and commercial properties; Convention Center's future economic role; investments in traffic infrastructure and increased traffic enforcement for public safety, and; mentioned Camp Fresno and the need for services for affected youth.
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Councilmember Chavez directed staff to provide a breakdown of the actual general funds and additional dollars.
Council President Maxwell directed staff to provide updated list of uncompleted or partially funded infrastructure, motions over the last two fiscal budget years no later than Monday, May 22, 2023, and reference to proposed budget page number related to eviction protection program, zero fair, and senior center.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned from special session at 12:02 p.m.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the May 25, 2023, regular meeting.
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