2-A (24-871) Supplemental Packet - Minutes — Fresno City Council, June 27, 2024

Draft minutes for June 6, 2024, Regular Meeting /
Budget Hearing
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
City Council
President - Annalisa Perea
Vice President - Mike Karbassi
Councilmembers:

The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in regular / budget hearing sessions on June 6, 2024, at 9:08 A.M.
9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Esparza arrived at 9:41 A.M.

President Annalisa Perea
Vice President Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Present: 7 -
Invocation by Pastor Edward D. Thomas II from Impact Fresno Church Pastor Thomas gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance and held a moment of silence and commemoration for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.

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APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:

Councilmember Maxwell and Vice President Karbassi had been added as a co-sponsors to the "Gun Violence Awareness Month" on the agenda as Ceremonial item ID 24-642.

Recognition of Women's Commission Scholarship, on the agenda as Ceremonial item ID 24-658, would be presented towards the very end of the ceremonial presentations.

Recognition of San Joaquin Political Academy Graduates, on the agenda as Ceremonial item ID 24-73 would be presented before the presentation for the Women’s Commissions Scholarships certificates.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
2-I (ID 24-737) Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6370, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance – moved to the June 13, 2024, agenda by staff. 2-G (ID 24-655) Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of East Madison Avenue, between North Fulton Avenue and North Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3) – tabled to the June 13, 2024, agenda by Councilmember Arias.
4-A (ID 24-767) WORKSHOP - Presentation from the Building Industry Association of Fresno / Madera regarding Southeast Development Area (SEDA) infrastructure – removed from agenda with no specified return date by Councilmember Chavez.

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, the agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Bredefeld6 -

Absent: Esparza1 -

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 24-775 Proclamation for “Pride Month”
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PRESENTED
ID 24-588 Proclamation for honoring “Alexan Balekian”

PRESENTED
ID 24-731 Recognition of San Joaquin Political Academy Graduates

PRESENTED
ID 24-658 Recognition of Women's Commission Scholarship Recipients

PRESENTED
ID 24-642 Proclamation for “Gun Violence Awareness Month” As noted during the approval of the agenda, the above item was sponsored by the Office of the Mayor & City Manager, Police Department, Councilmember Maxwell and Vice President Karbassi.

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Bredefeld Reports and Comments. Encouraged the administration not to cut medical services from the Fire Department and stated he would not support such cuts.

Council President Perea Reports and Comments. Announced the schedule for the Pride flag raising ceremony at City Hall. Asked for the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Dominga Bustamante.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Manager Reports and Comments: Announced the South Central Specific Plan and related EIR had been released to the public for the 45 day comment period.

CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments. A Council District 6 Project Review Committee meeting was scheduled for 5:30 P.M. The Mobile Home Park Rent Review and Stabilization meeting schedule for June 11, 20204, had been canceled and all items were continued to July 9, 2024. The Council District 1 Project Review Committee meeting scheduled for the following week had been canceled.

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City Attorney Janz Reports and Comments. Announced Brandon M. Collet has been appointed Chief Assistant City Attorney. Acknowledged Councilmember Maxwell's leadership to help obtain $720,000 grant money from the state to create a wage theft unit. Discussed the City Attorney's Office partnership with the Attorney General's office for a new "Tenant Protection Act" to protect tenants who have been unlawfully evicted.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
Council President Perea announced the 9:00 A.M. Budget Hearings would resume after other business on the agenda had been completed. 9:00 A.M. RESUMED BUDGET HEARINGS
Council President Perea announced the 9:00 A.M. Resumed Budget Hearings would be heard following all other business listed on the agenda.

The budget hearings began at 2:25 P.M.

Upon call, the following people addressed Council regarding the FY 2025 Proposed Budget: Deborah Lewis, Hester Hensley, Omi Cormeir, Aletha Lang, Emmanual Agraz-Torrez, Kyle Lopez-Schmidt, Shaymus Banks, Debbie Darden, Miss 5250, Lisa Flores, Anthony Anderson, Brandi N., BT Lewis, Natalie Delgado, Ella Washington, Marisa Moraza, Venise Curry and Miss Fanni
Vice President Karbassi briefly responded to public comment by supporting the Independent Reviewer after a speaker questioned his actions.

ID 24-689 Office of the City Clerk / Copy Center
City Clerk Stermer presented the Office of the City Clerk / Copy Center budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Discussion was held between Council and the administration.

ID 24-690 City Attorney’s Office
City Attorney Janz presented the Office of the City Attorneys Office budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Discussion was held between Council and the administration.

ID 24-691 General City Purpose
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Department budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Discussion was held between Council and the administration.

ID 24-692 Office of Mayor & City Manager
Assistant City Manager Quinto presented the Office of Mayor & City Manager budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Discussion was held between Council and the administration.

ID 24-693 City Council Offices
Assistant City Manager Quinto presented the City Council Offices budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Discussion was held between Council and the administration.

Council Motions Made June 6, 2024
Councilmember Arias motioned (#16) to include $20,000 for the touch screens outside the Council Chambers. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#17) to allocate $2.0 million to fund Eviction Protection Program. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#18) to allocate $720k to CAO to create wage theft prosecution team upon award of workers rights enforcement grant. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Chavez motioned (#19) to include $100k for Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#20) to allocate $350k to create inhouse team to prosecute misdemeanors holding egregious repeat offenders.

Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#21) to add Account Auditor II to the City Attorney's Office. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#22) to set the Council's baseline budget at $750,000. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

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Councilmember Arias motioned (#23) to restore the Intern Legislative Program at $150,000. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#24) to remove attrition from City Council Distircts operational budget. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Council Requests for Information Made June 6, 2024
Councilmember Arias requested: (a) estimates for increased pressure washing and litter control service; (b) information regarding the City Clerk and General Services Department planned timing to refurbish the seats in the Council Chamber; (c) information on whether PROP 218 revenue could be used to pay differences in outstanding claims; (d) a list of landlords / property management companies with frequent interactions regarding the Eviction Protection Program; and (f) the percentage of smoke shops that were found not to be in violation when investigated.

City Council recessed the June 6, 2024, Budget Hearings at 3:52 P.M. The next Budget Hearings is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2024. 9:10 A.M.

ID 24-652 HEARING to consider of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03906, requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 (Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor store located at 2520 East Olive Avenue on the southeast corner of North Fresno Street and East Olive Avenue . (Council District 7)

1. DENY the Appellant ’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to deny CUP Application No. P22-03906 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 21 ( Off-Sale Beer, Wine, & Distilled Spirits) alcohol license for a Circle “D” Food & Liquor store.

The above hearing was called to order at 10:06 A.M. and was presented to Council by Planning Manager Siegrist. Applicant representative Poeschel made a presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. The Council President closed the public comment period at 10:42 A.M.

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the business and why the business did not meet exceptions within the RNMA.

Council discussion included: the percentage of alcohol sales; number of alcohol licenses within the census track; number of incidents reported to the police department; reopening a liquor license next to a school; amount of time the company has been in business; the pristine 28 year operational record of the business; revoking CUP licenses; amount of time the schools has been operating; impacts in the district; ABC ordinance; compliance of the law; homeless; saturation of alcohol licenses; the intentions of the RNMA versus the results; service market model; full service market model; making modifications to the operation; more time for compliance.

Councilmember Esparza motioned to continue the hearing to the July 25, 2024, City Council meeting to allow time for staff to work with the applicant to work toward a resolution under the RNMA.

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above hearing was CONTINUED to July 25, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
7 -
9:25 A.M.

ID 24-457 Actions pertaining to the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan:

1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2024- 2025 Annual Action Plan; and

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan; approving submission to the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of $7,013,935
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), $2,924,820
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), $606,188 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and $1,033,153 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS /HIV (HOPWA) program funds; providing for subrecipient agreements; and Authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD as approved to form by the City Attorney (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above hearing was called to order at 10:47 A.M. and was presented to Council by Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Manager Jenks. Upon call, following members of the public addressed Council: Kyle Lopez-Schmidt, Lisa Flores, Traci Robertson, Shaymus Banks, Lynn Owens and Brandi Nuse-Villegas. Council President Perea closed the public City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7
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comment period at 11:09 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2024-105 ADOPTED
On motion of Vice President Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -

Absent: Arias1 -

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Perea called for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent, budget and Closed Session items. She clarified that people waiting to comment on budget hearing items could do so now or wait until the budget hearing resumed later in the afternoon. The following members of the public addressed Council: Emmanual Agraz-Torrez (2-M),Kyle Lopez-Schmidt (2-E, 2-K, 2-M), Traci Robertson (9:25 A.M.), Krystal Pothier (FY25 Budget), Lisa Flores (2-E), Lynn Owens (5-A, 5-B).

City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:
2-A (ID 24-755) regarding approval of the minutes: page two of the Special Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2024, reads,"[c]ouncil discussion on this item included concerns over fire stations 2, 16, and 17 moving from three to four person crews". The sentence should be corrected to reflect the stations were moving from four to three person crews.
2-E (ID 24-730) regarding a consultant services agreement with O’Dell Engineering Inc: the staff report should reflect the dollar amount for the agreement as being $300,951 with a $40,000 contingency.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, the Consent Calendar was ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -

Absent: Arias1 -
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2.-A. ID 24-755 Approval of minutes for May 16, 2024, special meeting and approval of minutes for May 23, 2024, regular meeting

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR AS CORRECTED

2.-B. ID 24-773 *** RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of an application for Tobacco Grant Program funds, and acceptance of funding in an amount to be determined by the California Department of Justice, and authorizing the City Attorney, City Manager, and /or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents (subject to veto).

RESOLUTION 2024-106 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-C. ID 24-581 Award a construction contract in the amount of $ 164,842 to Power Design Electric, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Belmont Avenue Street Light Replacement Project from Clovis Avenue to Fowler Avenue - Bid File 12402316 (Council Districts 5 and 7).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-D. ID 24-728 Actions pertaining to the Calwa Townsite Phase II Water Main Replacement Project bound by Orange, Church, Cedar and Jensen Avenues, Bid File 12401802 (Council District 5 and County):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, for the Calwa Townsite Phase II Water Main Replacement Project,

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $5,429,945, to West Valley Construction Company, Inc ., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Phase II Water Main Replacement Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-E. ID 24-730 Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with O ’Dell Engineering Inc, of Fresno, California in the amount of $ 298,476, with a contingency amount not to exceed $ 40,000, for design and construction support services for the Dickey Park Rehabilitation Project (Council District 3).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR AS CORRECTED

2.-F. ID 24-656 Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a sewer easement lying in Lot 11 of Block D of Highway City, North of West Shaw Avenue and West of North Cornelia Avenue (Council District 1):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P 24- City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9
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2. RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of a portion of a sewer easement lying in Lot 11 of Block D of Highway City, North of West Shaw Avenue and West of North Cornelia Avenue.

RESOLUTION 2024-107 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-G. ID 24-655 Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of East Madison Avenue, between North Fulton Avenue and North Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15194 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P 23- 04237;

2. RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of a portion of East Madison Avenue, between North Fulton Avenue and North Van Ness Avenue.

The above item was removed from the agenda by Councilmember Arias and tabled to June 13, 2024.

2.-H. ID 24-736 RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Two Grant Applications to the California Department of Transportation ’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 Call for Projects Totaling up to $ 24 million in requests for funding; and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Applications and Grant Agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council Districts 1, 4, 7).

RESOLUTION 2024-108 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-I. ID 24-737 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6370 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6370, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the west side of North Chestnut Avenue between East Shepherd Avenue and
East Teague Avenue (Council District 6).

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 13, 2024.

2.-J. ID 24-738 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6385 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6385, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the northwest corner City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 10
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of North Willow Avenue and North Alicante Drive (Council District 6).

RESOLUTION 2024-109 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-K. ID 24-740 Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of North Broadway Street, South of East Elizabeth Street (Council District 3).

RESOLUTION - Ordering the summary vacation of a portion of North Broadway Street, South of East Elizabeth Street.

RESOLUTION 2024-110 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-L. ID 24-771 RESOLUTION- Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) Call for Projects not to exceed $ 2,000,000 in requests to fund a planning and design grant for conceptual and preliminary engineering tied to an approved plan for the Parkway Drive and Jane Addams Neighborhood; and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Application and Grant Agreement documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council District 3).

RESOLUTION 2024-111 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-M. ID 24-735 Actions pertaining to the creation of a Land Bank:
***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution establishing a Land Bank for the City of Fresno. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2024-112 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-N. ID 24-757 ***BILL-13 - ( Intro’d May 23, 2024) (For Adoption) Amending Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Section 15-2009, relating to security fencing. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

ORDINANCE 2024-014 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-O. ID 24-758 ***BILL-14 (Intro’d May 23, 2024) (For Adoption) Amending Section 15-2706, 15-6704, and 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off -site consumption, Commercial Use Classification of General Market, and definitions. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

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ORDINANCE 2024-015 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-P. ID 24-752 Approve the reappointment of Lenora Barnes to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board with a term ending November 1, 2024.

Approve the reappointments of Shayn Anderson, Alysia Bonner, Carole Goldsmith, Chuck Riojas, and Chris Zeitz to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, all with a term ending November 1, 2025.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-Q. ID 24-766 ***RESOLUTION - Exempting 10 Residential Streets In Council District 3 From Certain Requirements of Resolution No. 2022-035, The Residential Street Speed Hump Policy (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2024-113 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council with unscheduled communication: Traci Roberson and Lisa Flores.

4. CITY COUNCIL

4.-A. ID 24-767 WORKSHOP - Presentation from the Building Industry Association of Fresno / Madera regarding Southeast Development Area (SEDA) infrastructure
The above item was removed from the agenda with no return date by Councilmember Chavez.

5. CLOSED SESSION
During open session, Chief Assistant City Attorney Collet announced the items that would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 1:57 P.M.

5.-A. ID 24-719
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
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City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; 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) Unit 10; 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)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-B. ID 24-732

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) and (2) Jeffrey Logue v. City of Fresno ; Claim No. 2020042098 and CSMCS #ARB-20-0137.

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT
Council President Perea adjourned the meeting at 3:52 P.M. in the memory of Dominga Bustamante.

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City of Fresno
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City Council
President - Annalisa Perea
Vice President - Mike Karbassi
Councilmembers:

Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, 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)
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ncil-meeting/
Friday, June 7, 2024
Special Meeting
The City Council met in special session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:02 A.M. ROLL CALL
President Annalisa Perea
Vice President Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Present: 6 -
Councilmember Garry BredefeldAbsent: 1 -

APPROVE AGENDA
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the agenda was APPROVED by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez and Esparza6 -

Absent: Bredefeld1 -
ID 24-815 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
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CLOSED SESSION
Council President Perea called for public comment and received none.

City Attorney Janz announced the item to be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 9:09 A.M.

ID 24-816 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case.

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned from closed session at 9:50 A.M.

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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
City Council
President - Annalisa Perea
Vice President - Mike Karbassi
Councilmembers:

Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, 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)
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get-hearings/
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Budget Hearings Continued - Vote on Budget Motions
The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in budget hearing session on June 12, 2024, at 9:09 A.M.
9:09 A.M. ROLL CALL
President Annalisa Perea
Vice President Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Councilmember Nelson Esparza

Present: 7 -
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Budget Motions) City Clerk Stermer announced there were no changes to the agenda but there was a separately noticed special closed session meeting scheduled at 9:00 A.M.

On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, the agenda was APPROVED by the following vote:

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Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
7 -
Following approval of the agenda, Council recessed from the budget hearing to hear a separately noticed special closed session item at 9:13 A.M. The budget hearing resumed at 9:54 A.M.

ID 24-695 Vote on Budget Motions
Council President Perea announced Councilmembers would be allowed to make new budget motions which must receive a second. Once all new motions had been made, the Council President would entertain one final motion to approve all the seconded budget motions as a bundle.

Councilmembers would have the ability to register "no" votes or abstentions on any of the individual motions in the bundle. It was also announced members of the public would have the ability to comment on the budget either at the beginning or end of the budget hearing, but not both.

Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council regarding the FY 2025 Proposed Budget: Emanuel Agraz-Torres, Kyle Lopez-Schmidt, Alondra Williams Vasquez, Brandi Nuse-Villegas, Lisa Flores, Elliott Balch, Marisa Moraza, B.T. Lewis, Ricky Valentino Zuba, Cindy Piombino, Mark Green, Steven Honn, Eric Payne, Rechelle H., Ana Pano, Dez Martinez, Latasha Brown, Christopher Green Washington and Miss 5250.

During discussion of the proposed budget, Councilmembers made a total of 86 additional motions (#25 thru #110), detailed below.

Councilmember Esparza made motion #111, to approve all budget motions.

Councilmember Arias seconded the motion. Councilmember Bredefeld registered a "no" vote for individual budget motion #19 ($100,000 for the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund), motion #108 ($100,000 to the Economic Opportunities Commission LGBTQ+ Resource Center) and motion #109 ($100,000 to fund grants for LGBTQ non- profits).

On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that all budget motions (#1 thru #110) be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote (with Councilmember Bredefeld registering a "no" vote on individual motions #19, #108 and #109):

Aye: Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -

Absent: Karbassi1 -
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Council Motions Made June 12, 2024
Councilmember Bredefeld motioned (#25) to maintain same levels of fire staffing and medical squad - funded by not making additional future payments to the overfunded retirement system. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#26) to Plan B (from above) - Temporarily reduce two medical squads (from 4 to 2) to keep all stations at 4 fighter fighters. Reduction of over appropriated lease payment and small equipment purchases. Stations 2, 12 & 14. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#27) to allocate $10k for the Veterans Blvd. Honor Valley Vets banner program. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#28) to allocate $150k to hydroguard pilot program (graffiti abatement and anti loitering program). Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#29) to allocate $150k for the Garo & Alice Gureghian Armeinian Culture Center for facility preservation.

Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#30) to allocate $65k additional dollars (in addition to remaining FY24 carryover funds) for Sister City liaison position. The motion will also cover annual dues for Sister City International organization. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#31) to allocate $70k dollars to Sister City travel fund plus any remaining FY24 carry over. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#32) to allocate $10k for additional funding in the District 4 council support budget for ceremonial miscellaneous responsibilities next FY. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#33) for district beautification at $340k to cover wrought iron fencing painting and block walls that have graffiti.

Councilmember to work with Public Works Department to choose sites.

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Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#34) to allocate $570k for repaving Alluvial Avenue, east of Pacific Avenue - Councilmember to work with staff to move projects around. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#35) to allocate $200k slurry seal for Royal Coach neighborhood. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#36) to allocate $700K repaving Star Elementary neighborhood. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#37) to allocate $1.42 million to complete road repairs on Marks Avenue between Sierra and Herndon Avenues.

Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#38) to allocate $22,100 for median island upgrades on Palm Avenue between Blackstone and Bullard Avenues.

Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#39) to allocate $25k to install left turn phasing and signal upgrades at Van Ness and Herndon Avenues .Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#40) for $286,500 for restrooms and $200k for facility improvements at the Pinedale Community Center.

Funding source to be determined with administration input. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#41) for $909,200 for Logan Park tot lot improvements. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Vice President Karbassi motioned (#42) for $686,205 for soccer field lighting at Koligian Park (which is the original cost plus 15% to account for inflation).

Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#43) for $207,460 for volleyball court lighting at Koligian Park (which is the original cost plus 15% to account for inflation). Council President Perea seconded the motion.

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current bonding capacity, to renovate Tower Theater, Veterans Memorial Hall, and repairs to community centers. The plan to be ready within 30 days. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#45) to allocate $200,000 to complete transition of historic light posts to LED. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#46) to amend motion 13 to $200,000 from Measure P funds. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#47) to re-appropriate money to Distritct 3 parks. Re-appropriate from parks in design phase to parks that are construction ready according to exhibit "A". Council President Perea seconded the motion. Exhibit "A" was received by the City Clerk following the meeting and has been attached to File ID 24-695 as "Exhibit A to motion 47".

Councilmember Arias motioned (#48) to establish mobile food vendor fund in Code Enforcement at $250,000. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#49) to fully fund changes of tree replacement and trimming program via the Trolley Management Fund.

Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#50) to appropriate $280,000 in the Chukchansi Deferred Maintenance Fund for renovations of restrooms at Chukchansi Stadium. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#51) to allocate $741,055 to be used for design and construction for a third floor exhibit at City Hall. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#52) to allocate $150,000 for a PBID study within the Airport District. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#53) to allocate $300,000 to be used for an assessment providing a cost estimate for permanent improvements at Roessler Winery. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

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Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#54) to allocate $150,000 to be used for the Maddy Institute, a local 501(c)3 community benefit organization, for their operations funding. The funding source shall be the wrought Rotary West Fence ARPA allocation in District 4. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#55) to allocate $150,000 to be used for the Dollywood Foundation's local Imagination Library Initiative. The funding source shall be split between $143,600 from the wrought Rotary West Fence ARPA allocation, and $6,400 from our DPW Infrastructure ARPA allocation.

Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#56) to allocate $100,000 to be used for the Central Valley Honor Flight, a local 501(c)3 community benefit organization, for their operations funding. The funding source shall be our DPW infrastructure ARPA allocation. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#57) to allocate $3,800 for after-school program funding to Success from Within for the public purpose of supporting a local 501(c)3 organization in providing after-school programs including mentorship, financial literacy and entrepreneurship classes, as well as scholarships. The funding source shall be our FY24 and FY25 general fund DPW infrastructure funds. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#58) to allocate $13,000 for parks operations fees to the Cary Baseball League for the public purpose of supporting a local 501(c)3 organization to continue to provide access to after-school sports. The funding source shall be our FY24 and FY25 general fund DPW infrastructure funds. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#59) to allocate $75,375 to be used for the Fresno Discovery Center, a 501(c)3 community benefit organization, for their operations funding. The funding source shall be the Reedy Park ARPA FY24 allocation. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#60) to allocate $484,265 to be used for construction of the Cary Park Play Structure. The funding source shall be El Dorado Park ARPA funding allocation. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

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Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#61) to allocate $463,000 to be used for construction of the Cary Park Bleachers. The funding source shall be the wrought Rotary West Fence ARPA allocation. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#62) to allocate $376,400 from the Parks Budget to be used for the Roessler Winery immediate structural repair improvements. The $376,400 represents three years of Gross Revenue Permit Fee accumulations pursuant to Reso No. 2021-217. This motion does not impact or change Resolution 2021-217 moving forward. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#63)to allocate $497,485 to be used for the Roessler Winery immediate structural repair improvements. The funding source shall be split between $99,050 from the general fund Reedy Park Lighting project and $398,435 in Dakota / Barton ARPA funding. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#64) to allocate $250,000 to be used for the Vinland Park Playground & Splash Pad shade structure and ADA path of travel. The funding source shall be the wrought Rotary West fence ARPA allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#65) to allocate $632,600 to be used for the Large Park new restrooms and faucets project. The funding source shall be our FY24 and FY25 General Fund Public Works infrastructure funds.

Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#66) to allocate $434,400 for the Rotary West Park wrought iron fence along the northern border. Funding source:
$307,600 District 4 FY24 & FY25 General Fund Public Works infrastructure funds - $110k of Rotary West fence ARPA allocation - $16,800 Public Works infrastructure ARPA allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#67) to allocate $409,200 to be used for the Vinland Park pickleball and futsal project. The funding source shall be the Rotary West fence ARPA allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

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a wrought iron fence along the west side of Reedy Park. The funding source shall be $41,200 from the FY24 and FY25 General Fund Public Works infrastructure funds and $231,850 Reedy Park General Fund lighting improvements allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#69) to allocate $216,500 to be used for the Reedy Park lifecycle improvements. The funding source shall be the Reedy Park FY24 ARPA allocation. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#70) to allocate $58,220 to be used for Cary Park field improvements. The funding source shall be the Dakota / Barton ARPA allocation. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion. .

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#71) to allocate $18,100 to be used for the Reedy Park irrigation improvements. The funding source shall be the Reedy Park General Fund lighting improvements allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#72) to allocate $210,225 to be used for the Cary Park hockey rink upgrades. The funding source shall be the Reedy Park FY24 ARPA allocation. Vice President Karbassi seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#73) to allocate $110,000 to be used for the Shaw Avenue alleyway between Fisher Avenue and 4th Street. The funding source shall be our FY24 and FY25 General Fund Public Works infrastructure funds. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#74) to allocate $62,000 to be used for the (3) approved out-sourced project estimates provided by Public Works.

The funding source shall be the Rotary West fence ARPA allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#75) to allocate $16,500 to be used for the (3) approved in-house concrete repair estimates provided by Public Works. The funding source shall be the Rotary West fence ARPA allocation.

Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#76) to allocate $12,500 to be used for a set of speed radars next to Oraze Elementary School. The funding source shall be the Rotary West fence ARPA allocation. Council President Perea City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8
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seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#77) to allocate $8,000 to be used for the Oraze Elementary cross-walks and signage. The funding source shall be the Rotary West fence ARPA allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#78) to allocate $18,000 to be used for the beautification project at Keats Reading Corner. The funding source shall be the Dakota / Barton ARPA allocation. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#79) to allocate $100,000 to be used for the placement of decorative bark or mulch on the Barstow Avenue center and frontage medians from Angus Street to Cedar Avenue. The funding source shall be the Dakota / Barton ARPA funds. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Chavez motioned (#80) to form a Southeast Cultural Arts District, along the Chavez Boulevard corridor. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Chavez motioned (#81) to relocate the Council General Fund capital appropriations currently budgeted in Public Works ($2.8 million total/$400,000 per district) to the individual capital budgets housed in each Council District budget. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Chavez motioned (#82) to set aside 25% of the Eviction Protection Program (EPP) earmarked for senior citizens living on fixed incomes. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Bredefeld motioned (#83) to move $250,000 from the District 6 infrastructure budget to PARCS for the BMX park in Woodward Park. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#84) to allocate $75,000 to fund landscaping improvements and planning and development fees for the Marjaree Mason Center. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Councilmember Arias motioned (#85) to allocate $100k facilities maintenance budget to City Hall cafeteria improvements. Councilmember City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9
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Esparza seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#86) to allocate an additional $116,600 to be funded for the completion of the Lafayette Park Restroom Rehabilitation Project. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#87) to fund the construction of the Manchester Park Skate Park amenity in the amount of $925,400.

Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#88) to fund the installation of two security cameras at Manchester Park in the amount of $5,000.

Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#89) to fund the design of the Lafayette Park tennis court and basketball court resurfacing project in the amount of $13,200. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#90) to allocate $1,200,000 for traffic improvements at Van Ness and Clinton Avenues. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#91) to fund a high-visibility crosswalk at Dakota Avenue and Clark Avenue for the safety of students at Aspen Ridge Public School. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#92) to dedicate $40,000 to establish incentives for place-making / landscaping projects in the industrial triangle to incentivize high CO2 capturing trees. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#93) to fund recruitment efforts of more Environmental Impact Report vendors to accommodate smaller projects and reduce reliance on three-party agreements in the amount of $10,000.

Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#94) to fund a study to evaluate suitable sites across Fresno for a safe camp / safe park area in the amount of $30,000. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

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Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART) with an additional $300,000.

Councilmember Bredefeld seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#96) to fund the construction of a roundabout at Wishon and Cortland Avenues for $900,000. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Councilmember Esparza motioned (#97) to fund the design of a roundabout at Wishon Avenue and Fountain Way in the amount of $80,000. Council President Perea seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#98) to allocate $400K (from the delta of the over funding of the pension plan) to nonprofit Marjaree Mason Center to sustain funding and essential services for domestic violence, emergency response and safe housing programs. This allocation will be subject to adjustment based on the restoration of VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) funding from this year's State of California budget. Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#99) for $222,000 for the design and installing a shade structure over the play structure at Trolley Park.

Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#100) for $312,000 to design and construct additional site lighting at Trolley Park. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#101) to allocate $964,000 for roadway paving in the neighborhood of Griffith/Crystal/ Dakota/ Hughes, excluding major street. Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#102) to allocate $1,360,000 for roadway paving in the neighborhood of Cornell/ West/ Clinton/ Crystal.

Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#103) to allocate $430,000 for concrete repair, curb and gutters for the Bengston Neighborhood of Hughes/ Holt /West/Emerson (phase 1). Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#104) to allocate $944,000 for paving in the Bengston Neighborhood of Hughes/ Holt /West/Emerson (phase 1).

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Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#105) to allocate $1,891,000 for concrete in the neighborhood of Fruit/Shields/ West/ Clinton.

Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#106) to allocate $1,800,000 for street and concrete repair for the greater neighborhood of Garland/ Palm/ Shields/Jeanne. Councilmember Esparza seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#107) to allocate $1,721,000 for paving on Shields Avenue from Brawley to Marks Avenues (Districts 1 & 3).

Councilmember Maxwell seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#108) to allocate $100k to the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission LGBTQ+ Resource Center.

Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#109) to allocate $100,000 to fund grants for LGBTQ non-profits. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion.

Council President Perea motioned (#110) to allocate $50,000 for alleyway gate installations. Councilmember Arias seconded the motion.

Council Requests for Information Made June 12, 2024
No requests for information were made.

Adjournment
City Council recessed the June 12, 2024 Budget Hearings at 2:06 P.M. to be resumed Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 9:00 A.M.

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President - Annalisa Perea
Vice President - Mike Karbassi
Councilmembers:

APPROVE AGENDA
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, the agenda was APPROVED by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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ID 24-840 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed

CLOSED SESSION
Council President Perea called for public comment and received none.

During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 9:13 A.M.

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
- Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case.

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

ADJOURNMENT
The special meeting adjourned from closed session at 9:54 A.M.

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City Council
President - Annalisa Perea
Vice President - Mike Karbassi
Councilmembers:

Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, 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)
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Thursday, June 13, 2024
Regular Meeting
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:08 A.M. ROLL CALL
President Annalisa Perea
Vice President Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
Councilmember Nelson Esparza

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Invocation by Pastor Joe White from the Neighborhood Church Pastor White gave the invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Bredefeld led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVE AGENDA
City Clerk Stermer announced the following changes to the agenda:

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Mayor Dyer had been added as a co-sponsor to the "Chief Anthony Martinez Day" proclamation on the agenda as Ceremonial Item ID 24-715.

Councilmember Bredefeld was announced as a co-sponsor for Consent Calendar item 2-T (ID 24-824) concerning a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
2-A (ID 24-798) regarding approval of the minutes from June 3 thru June 6, 2024 - removed by staff with a return date of June 20, 2024. 2-H (ID 24-764) pertaining to RFP 12401385 for Emergency Veterinary Services - removed by staff with a return date of June 20, 2024. 2-M (ID 24-801) regarding a list of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for Fiscal Year 2025 – removed by Vice President Karbassi with no specified return date.
2-V (ID 24-808) relating to a bill to remove squatters from short-term rentals and hotels - removed by the City Attorneys Office with no return date.

THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
2-N (ID 24-804) pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6370 - moved to Contested Consent by Vice President Karbassi.
2-T (ID 24-824) concerning a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses - moved to Contested Consent by President Perea.

On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, the agenda was ADOPTED AS AMENDED by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
ID 24-715 Proclamation for “Chief Anthony Martinez Day” As noted during the approval of the agenda, the above proclamation was sponsored by Vice President Karbassi and Mayor Dyer.

PRESENTED

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Councilmember Arias Reports and Comments. Announced installation of the Cesar Chavez Blvd street signs had begun. Volunteers with the Tower District Preservation Association would begin painting the historic Tower District lamp posts the upcoming weekend. Recognized the PARCS Department for improvements of the tennis courts at Roeding Park.

Cautioned the public to drive carefully as work at the intersection of Clinton and Valentine was nearing completion. Commented on the personnel investigation into Police Chief Balderrama.

Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Discussed a recent Beautify Fresno event in Council District 7 and the numerous volunteers that took part in the beautification efforts. Expressed gratitude for the community that came to City Hall to participate in the recent raising of the Pride flag.

Announced District 7 would host a group of high school youth for the Chicano Youth Leadership Project.

Councilmember Bredefeld announce he would bring an ordinance relating to disruptions during City Council meetings.

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Announced the fourth year of Camp Fresno had begun and the hope was to send around seven hundred youth the facility.

CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS AND COMMENTS
City Clerk Stermer Reports and Comments. Announced the schedule for board and commission meetings could be viewed on the City Clerk's website. Discussed the deadlines to register to vote in the November 5, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3
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2024, election.

1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M #1 Joint Meeting of the Fresno Revitalization Corporation and City of Fresno in its Capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency
ID 24-701 Receive Annual Report and Approve FY 24/25 Program Income Budget for the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno
The above item was called to order at 9:37 A.M. and was introduced to Council by Executive Director Murphey. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Council President Perea closed public comment at 9:49 A.M.

There was no Council discussion.

FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION VOTE
On motion of Member Arias, seconded by Member Dyer, that the above Action Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye (8): Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld, Esparza, Dyer No (0): -

CITY COUNCIL VOTE
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Chavez, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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9:10 A.M. #2
ID 24-749 Actions pertaining to the fee title interest acquisition of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7):

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor ’s Parcel Number (APN) 446-232-39S, owned by Westfield Investments and Associates, LLC, for the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4
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construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street purposes of APN 446-232-39S, owned by Westfield Investments and Associates, LLC, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above hearing was called to order at 9:49 A.M. and was presented to Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno and Licensed Professional Engineer Gonzalez. Upon call for public comment, Lisa Flores addressed Council. Council President Perea closed the public comment period at 9:58 A.M.

There was no council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2024-114 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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9:15 A.M.

ID 24-750 Actions pertaining to the fee title interest acquisition of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7):

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor ’s Parcel Number (APN) 451- 134-05, owned by Joseph E. Alanis, Trustee of the Joseph E. Alanis Revocable Trust dated April 8, 2009, for the
construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade
Separation Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street purposes of APN 451-134-05, owned by Joseph E .

Alanis, Trustee of the Joseph E. Alanis Revocable Trust dated April 8, 2009, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing
eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose .

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(Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The above hearing was called to order at 9:59 A.M. and was presented to Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno and Licensed Professional Engineer Gonzalez. Brady McGuinness, representative for the applicant, addressed Council via Zoom. Upon call for public comment, Lisa Flores addressed Council. Council President Perea closed the public comment period at 10:06 A.M.

Council discussion on this item included the cost of the project and public safety.

RESOLUTION 2024-115 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza6 -

Absent: Karbassi1 -
9:20 A.M. #1
ID 24-751 Actions pertaining to the fee interest title acquisition of a parcel to benefit the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7):

1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of fee title interest of Assessor ’s Parcel Number (APN) 451-141-22, owned by Gurpreet Singh Chauhan and Lakwinder Kaur, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project;

2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of fee interest for rights of way for public street purposes of APN 451-141-22, owned by Gurpreet Singh Chauhan and Lakwinder Kaur, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
The above item was called to order at 10:06 A.M. and was presented to Council by Supervising Real Estate Agent Bruno and Licensed Professional Engineer Gonzalez. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Council President Perea closed the public comment period at City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6
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10:09 A.M.

There was no council discussion.

RESOLUTION 2024-116 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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9:20 A.M. #2 (CONTINUED TO JUNE 20, 2024, AT 9:20 A.M.) ID 24-759 HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-06064, (Council District 1) - Planning & Development.

1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21- 06064 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 20 alcohol license (Off-Sale beer and wine) for a proposed Arco AM /PM combination automobile service station and convenience store.

The above item was continued to June 20, 2024, at 9:20 A.M. as noted on the agenda.

CONTINUED AS NOTED
9:25 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 27, 2024, AT 9:25 A.M.)
ID 24-762 HEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road on the northeast corner of East Kings Canyon Road and South Jackson Avenue (Council District 5) - Planning and Development Department

1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P23-03086 dated November 9, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines through a Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical
Exemption.

2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 authorizing the establishment of a cannabis retail business in an approximately City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7
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2,100 square foot existing commercial building, subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval for Cannabis Conditional Use
Permit Application No. P23-03086 dated January 9, 2024.

The above item was continued to June 27, 2024, at 9:25 A.M. as noted on the agenda.

CONTINUED AS NOTED

2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council President Perea called for public comment on all Consent Calendar, Contested Consent Calendar and Closed Session items. The following members of the public addressed Council: Mona Ahmed (2-T), Miss 5250 (5-B), Diane Ramos (2-T), Yvonne Ortega (2-T), Joan (5-C), Linda Miller (2-T), Anita Lay (2-T), Lisa Flores (2-T) Savanna Kantarci (2-T), Karey Wedemeyer (2-T), Brandi Nuse-Villegas (2-T), Thalia Arenas (2-T).

Councilmember Bredefeld asked the city attorney to address the selling of animals without licensing (2-T).

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Arias, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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2.-A. ID 24-798 Approval of the minutes for June 3, 2024 budget hearing, June 4, 2024 budget hearing, June 5, 2024 budget hearing, and June 6, 2024 budget and regular meeting.

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 20, 2024.

TABLED

2.-B. ID 24-802 Approval of a five -year License Agreement with Activated Events LLC, to produce and hold special event concerts (dba/ Boots in the Park) at Woodward Park (Council District 6).

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APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-C. ID 24-753 Actions related to the Non -Exclusive License Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services with Unifi Aviation, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4)

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and

2. Approve a Non -Exclusive License Agreement to Conduct Commercial Aviation Ground Handling and Support Services (License) with Unifi Aviation, LLC ., a Delaware Limited Liability Company (Unifi), at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for the Initial Term of three (3) years, with one (1) option to extend the Initial Term for an additional three (3) years for a total Extended Term of six (6) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this License is approximately $249,984.50 annually, which represents the sum of eleven percent (11%) of Unifi ’s monthly gross revenue from all its operations at FAT. Total anticipated revenue during the life of this License (including the Extended Term) is approximately $1,499,907.00.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-D. ID 24-770 Approve a one -year Peer -to-Peer Vehicle Sharing Ground Transportation Permit with Turo Inc. Estimated revenue generated by this Permit is $80,000 per year. (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-E. ID 24-780 Approve the First Amendment to the Non -Exclusive Transportation Network Company Airport Permit and Agreement between the City of Fresno and Lyft Inc ., and Uber Technologies, Inc ., respectively, to extend the term of their agreements for an additional three years. The potential revenue of both agreements for the additional years is $ 1,643,100. Total anticipated revenue during the full term of both agreements is approximately $2,788,311. (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-F. ID 24-781 Approve a consultant services agreement with Ricondo & Associates, Inc ., to provide professional services for the development and execution of a Request for Proposals (RFP) and agreement for on -airport non -exclusive rental car concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $67,620. (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
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2.-G. ID 24-754 Approve a three-year software licenses, services, and support contract with GCR, Inc., dba Tadera, for the Airport Business & Revenue Management software in use by the Airports Department. Initial contract costs start at $60,000 per year, with a 5% increase at the beginning of each following Contract Year (Council District 4)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-H. ID 24-764 Actions pertaining to RFP 12401385 for Emergency Veterinary Services:

1. Approve a nineteen (19) month Professional Services Agreement with 24/7 Pet Vets for an amount not to exceed $400,000 for emergency veterinary services.

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Professional Services Agreement and sign all related documents on behalf of the City.

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff and tabled to June 20, 2024.

TABLED

2.-I. ID 24-726 Actions pertaining to the Replacement of Fiber Optic Cabling at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project (Bid File 12401875) (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff ’s determination, pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Replacement of Fiber Optic Cabling at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project.

2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $217,286.89 to GA Technical Services, Inc ., of Glendora, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Replacement of Fiber Optic Cabling at the Fresno -Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-J. ID 24-747 Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement with SWCA Environmental Consultants of San Luis Obispo, California in the amount of $ 8,554 to provide additional environmental and technical memoranda services for the Ashlan Avenue Widening Project from Polk Avenue to Cornelia Avenue, for a total contract value of $ 95,888 with no contingency remaining (Council District 1).

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-K. ID 24-746 Actions pertaining to the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 10
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Sewer Improvements Project (Bid File 12402356) (Council District 3):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff ’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines for the Downtown
Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project.

2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 57th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2023-185 appropriating $455,400 for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $18,784,925.50, for the Base Bid plus all three (3) Add Alternates, with Floyd Johnston Construction Co. Inc. of Clovis, California as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Downtown Redevelopment Grant Water and Sewer Improvements Project.

RESOLUTION 2024-117 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-L. ID 24-638 Approve Phase One of a Progressive Design -Build Contract with Swinerton Builders Inc ., of Fresno, California, in an amount not to exceed $601,521.00, for the design support services for the Parking Garage Automation and Video Surveillance Project. (Council District 3)

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-M. ID 24-801 RESOLUTION - Adopting a list of proposed Public Works projects to receive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding for City Fiscal Year 2025.

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date..

TABLED

2.-O. ID 24-733
Actions pertaining to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding:

1. Approve an agreement with Fresno Chamber of Commerce allocating $100,000 in ARPA funding to implement the Small Business Security Camera Rebate program.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-P. ID 24-756
BILL (for Introduction) - Repealing Section 7-1221, Section 7-1222, Section 7-1237, and Section 7-1238, and Amending Section 7-1233 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Outdated Provisions Concerning City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 11
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Various Business License Fees
BILL B-15 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-Q. ID 24-795 RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to the construction of the new Fire Station #12 (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes).

RESOLUTION 2024-119 ADOPTED

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-R. ID 24-723 BILL (For Introduction) to Amend a portion of Article 5 of Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Fire and Life Safety Regulations.

BILL B-16 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-S. ID 24-672 Approve the Fourth Amendment to the City of Fresno (City) Flexible Benefits Plan (Plan), to reflect changes in certain provisions of the Internal Revenue Service Code Section 125, Cafeteria Plan - Health Flexible Spending Arrangements to increase the maximum carryover amount and increase the contribution limitation and set minimum carryover limit amount .

Also, authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related Plan amendments.

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-U. ID 24-823 Approve a First Amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Fresno and Corporation for Better Housing to modify the number of affordable units at the Senior Affordable Rental Housing Project located at 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue

APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-V. ID 24-808 Bill (for Introduction) - Adding Article 24 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to removing squatters from short-term rentals and hotels.

The above item was removed from the agenda by staff with no return date..

TABLED

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

2.-N. ID 24-804 Actions pertaining to Final Map of Tract No. 6370 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6370, and City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12
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accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the west side of North Chestnut Avenue between East Shepherd Avenue and East Teague Avenue (Council District 6).

No discussion was held, City Manager White had her questions answered by staff.

RESOLUTION 2024-118 ADOPTED
On motion of Councilmember Bredefeld, seconded by Vice President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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2.-T. ID 24-824 ***Resolution - To provide a temporary moratorium on the issuance of new unaltered dog licenses. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Council President Perea moved the item to Contested Consent to discuss the fines and penalties in the resolution.

On motion of President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Bredefeld, that the above Action Item be TABLED TO JUNE 20, 2024.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Maxwell, Chavez, Bredefeld and Esparza
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3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Caroline Drake (the African American Museum), Alondra Williams-Vasquez (the African American Museum), Brandon Griffith (public safety pension fund) with a brief response from Vice President Karbassi, Jose Solario (cease fire in Palestine), Lynn Owens (protected speech), Fernando Hector Alazando (various subjects), Lisa Flores (FY 2025 budget), Matthew Gillian (cease fire in Palestine), Keshia Thomas (the African American Museum), Jalen Swank (the African American Museum).

4. CITY COUNCIL
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5. CLOSED SESSION
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced the items that would be discussed in closed session.

Council withdrew to closed session at 11:38 A.M.

5.-A. ID 24-720
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code
Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; 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) Unit 10; 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)
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-B. ID 24-725

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Joshua Spengeman v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.:
22CECG02760
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED

5.-C. ID 24-837

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential case.

The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements regarding this item.

DISCUSSED
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned from closed session at 12:40 P.M.

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