2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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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
9:00 AM Council Chambers (In
Person and/or Electronic)
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Special Meeting
The City Council met in special session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
1:06 P.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 Arias, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, the above agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
7 -
ID 23-1481 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
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October 5, 2023City Council Meeting Minutes - Final
OPEN SESSION
ID 23-1480 ***RESOLUTION - Clarifying the Applicability of Community Facilities District 18 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above item was introduced to Council by Councilmember Esparza and City Manager White. Upon call, there was no public comment.
Councilmember Bredefeld, Councilmember Arias, and Vice President Perea spoke in opposition of the above item.
Council discussion on this item included: the application of CFD-18, concerns about administrative decisions, cost estimation, and the importance of negotiating a fair tax-sharing agreement with the county; they sought transparency and data for informed decision-making. Conversation revolved around funds, taxes, and resources distribution, especially related to housing, property development, and public safety services in Fresno; Council also requested more data for policy decisions.
RESOLUTION 2023-273 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Karbassi and Chavez4 -
No: Perea, Arias and Bredefeld3 -
ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting adjourned at 2:31 P.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the October 19, 2023, regular meeting.
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