Thursday, May 22, 2025
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chambers
City Council
President - Mike Karbassi
Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmembers:
Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang,
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular Meeting
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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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GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decision-maker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $500 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding.
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9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Hmong Leader Xiong Vang
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Morning Ceremonials
Proclamation of “Teacher and School Nurses Appreciation Week”
ID 25-678
Sponsors: Council President Karbassi and Councilmember Maxwell Proclamation for “UCSF Fresno 50th Anniversary”ID 25-588 Sponsors: Vice President Arias
Proclamation for “National Public Works Week”ID 25-399
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
“ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition to the
Maintenance Divisions of the Department of Transportation and General Services Department”
ID 25-482
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
Afternoon Ceremonials
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”ID 25-47 Sponsors: Animal Center Department
Proclamation Celebrating the Justin Garza High School Swim and Dive Championship Victory
ID 25-675
Sponsors: Councilmember Perea
Proclamation “Celebrating the 56th Annual Professional
Municipal Clerks Week”
ID 25-524
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M.
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex
territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 153 (Final Tract Map Number 6414) (Located on the
northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes
Avenue) (Council District 1):
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 153 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
4. ***BILL - (For Introduction and Adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 11, Annexation No. 153 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ID 25-636
Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:15 A.M.
HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No.
P23-01117; Rezone Application No. P23-01117; Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 6441; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03735; and related Environmental
Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 for
approximately 3.90 acres of property located on the south side of East Belmont Avenue, between North Armstrong and North Temperance Avenues. (Council District 5)
1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-
03735 dated March 6, 2025, for the proposed project
ID 25-545
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pursuant to Sections 15070 and 15074 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application
No. P23-01117 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Roosevelt Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential.
3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P23-01117 proposing to rezone the subject property from the RS-3/UGM (Single-Family Residential, Low Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district to the RS- 5/UGM (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban
Growth Management) zone district.
4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441
proposing to subdivide approximately 3.90 acres of property into a 30-lot single-family residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 2, 2025.
5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No.
P23-03735 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family
Residential, Medium Density) zone district development
standards to allow for a reduction in setbacks and lot size, and an increase in lot coverage, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 2, 2025.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
9:20 A.M.
HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex
territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 69 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number or
404-090-48, 404-090-53, & 404-090-54) (Southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 6)
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 69 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election ID 25-692
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(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 9, Annexation No. 69 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:35 A.M.
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of refinancing of the Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park
1. ***RESOLUTION- Approving the issuance of tax-exempt
revenue bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount of $71,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and
refinancing the acquisition and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks by one of more limited
liability companies, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-626
Sponsors: Finance Department
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025, 10:05 A.M.)
Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated
Plan including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing ID 25-579
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Choice; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
10:10 A.M.
Appearance by Debbie Nard regarding “Text Amendment
P24-00794” (District 2 Resident)
ID 25-659
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:13 A.M.
Appearance by Matthew Gillian regarding “Concerns about SEDA” (District 2 Resident)
ID 25-634
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:16 A.M.
Appearance by Andrew Feil regarding “SEDA & Fresno's
Future Investments/Priorities” (District 1 Resident)
ID 25-527
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:19 A.M.
Appearance by Simon Biasell regarding “SEDA” (District 1 Resident)
ID 25-559
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:22 A.M.
Appearance by Ivan Paz regarding “SEDA” (District 7
Resident)
ID 25-615
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
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10:25 A.M.
Appearance by Shawn Wilson regarding “Southeast
Development Area Plan” (District 3 Resident)
ID 25-616
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
5:30 P.M.
Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental
Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302,
15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno
Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects.
1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No.
2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794.
2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15- 4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno
Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following instances as noted below:
a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the Office zone district; and
b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and
c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels
within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and
d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential
development in the Office zone district.
ID 25-642
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
5:35 P.M.
Consideration of 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) - Planning and Development Department.
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.
ID 25-598
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the minutes for April 24, 2025, Regular MeetingID 25-6042.-A.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and accept the determination of just compensation for acquisition of real property and property rights for City Projects (Citywide).
ID 25-6682.-B.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
Actions pertaining to the Herndon Avenue Overlay Project from Valentine Avenue to Marks Avenue (Bid File No.
12500898) (Council District 2):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Award a construction contract amount not to exceed
$992,655 to Avison Construction, Inc, of Madera, California, for the Herndon Overlay Project.
ID 25-6402.-C.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department RESOLUTION - A resolution of the council of the City of Fresno, granting authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and authorize payment for the move and one year’s storage costs for the relocation of A & T Ceramic Tile as a result of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project, pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Act. (Council Districts 1 and 7)
ID 25-6492.-D.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Actions pertaining to the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) Program:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept an additional
$45,000 in grant funds, for a total amount of $425,650, and an extension from the International Affairs and Trade Unit within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic
Development (IATU) and execute related grant documents.
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement between Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) to increase the total fee amount by $45,000, for a total amount not to exceed $421,650, and extend the term to January 31, 2026, with performance period through
December 31, 2025.
ID 25-6792.-E.
Sponsors: Economic Development Department
Approve an agreement with KIS Computer Center to
purchase two Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems for the City Hall Data Center, in the amount of $549,889.28; the Information Services Department (ISD) will utilize
ID 25-4582.-F.
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competitively bid California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract #3-18-70-2443Q to complete this purchase; and
authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement.
Sponsors: Information Services Department
Approve an Agreement with KIS Computer Center, for the
purchase of a digital evidence storage system in an amount not to exceed $292,927.95 to enhance the Information
Services Division's data management capabilities. The
purchase will be made using California Multiple Award
Schedules (CMAS) contract #:3-18-70-2443Q.
ID 25-6742.-G.
Sponsors: Information Services Department
Approve a four-year business tax licensing software services agreement with Progressive Solutions, Inc. for a total contract value of $395,931.14 (Bid File 12500203).
ID 25-6862.-H.
Sponsors: Finance Department
Actions pertaining to the 2023 State Earmark General Fund Pass Through Grant through the California Natural
Resources Agency (CNRA):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Accepting State General Fund grant
funds for Radio Bilingue to purchase property, complete entitlement and permitting processes, purchase equipment and complete design work for a new 9,000 sq. ft
headquarters and broadcast facility and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing
documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ID 25-6722.-I.
Sponsors: Finance Department
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 62nd Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No.2024-122 Appropriating $100,000 from Fiscal Year 2025 Fresno Metropolitan
Museum Fund Carryover to the General City Purpose
Department. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-6702.-J.
Sponsors: Finance Department
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes).
ID 25-7002.-K.
Sponsors: Finance Department and Public Works Department ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 63rd Amendment to the Annual
Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to increase
appropriations by $1,239,900 for Fire Department
Expenditures (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-6762.-L.
Sponsors: Fire Department
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a grant of up to $180,000 from the Fresno
Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) to fund Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Senior Hot Meals programming and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds and sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-5832.-M.
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
Approve a one-year Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement
with Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) to use FUSD high school pools for city-led swim lessons and recreational swim programming and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement with FUSD.
ID 25-6662.-N.
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
Approve a one year agreement with Computer Sciences
Corporation (CSC) for three separate agreements with
Assure Claims, MEASA (formerly known as RiskMaster). In the amount of $51,610.67 for licensing, support services, upgrade and training.
ID 25-6442.-O.
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department and Information Services Department
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
Approve a Service Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. (TPOCC) to operate Bridge Point Triage Center offering 30 units serving individuals experiencing homelessness, located at 1642 L. Street, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $890,168.78 funded with
Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP)
funding. (Council District 3) (Bid File. 12500851)
ID 25-4222.-P.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve service agreements with Elevate Community
Services, Inc. (Elevate) for the operation of the following three emergency shelters (Bid File 12500851) (Council
District 3)
1. Fresno Home located at 2550 W. Clinton Avenue, a
shelter providing 50 beds for families experiencing
homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000.00, funded through the Homeless Housing,
Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program
2. Parkway Inn located at 959 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 62 units for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,679,099.00, funded
through the HHAP program
3. Valley Inn located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 106 units for individuals experiencing homelessness.
The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,324,921.00, funded through the HHAP program
ID 25-4262.-Q.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve a Service Agreement with Poverello House
(Poverello) to operate Village of Hope located at 412 F.
Street, a shelter offering 65 beds serving individuals
experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of
$1,986,072.25 funded with Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Round 3. (Council District 3) (Bid File No.12500851) ID 25-4802.-R.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) for professional emergency
shelter and street outreach services for individuals
experiencing homelessness in the State Encampment area.
The third amendment will not increase the overall funding provided to Poverello. The third amendment will allow the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Round-2 Shelter
Operation and ERF Round-2 Outreach services to be
extended through September 30, 2025.
ID 25-5422.-S.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to the VMT Mitigation Program:
1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant
Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc., extending the contract performance date to September 30, 2025, with no additional funding.
ID 25-5692.-T.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to the construction of Sustainable
Transportation Infrastructure amenities for an affordable housing project located at 1302 Fulton Street (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the
City of Fresno and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for 1302 Fulton Street
ID 25-6512.-U.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to the formation of the Building Standards Appeals Board:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Establishing the Building Standards
Appeals Board (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. BILL (for introduction) - Amending sections 11-504 - 11- 510 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the Building Standards Appeals Board
ID 25-6692.-V.
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Sponsors: Planning and Development Department and City Attorney's Office
Actions pertaining to the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $373,575 in total grant funding for the 2024 JAG Program from the U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the acceptance and administration of 2024 JAG Program
3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno
regarding the 2024 JAG Program
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 56th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122
appropriating $298,000 for the Police Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-6452.-W.
Sponsors: Police Department
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 54th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122
appropriating $34,200 for the Police Department’s Extended 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Requires 5
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-6712.-X.
Sponsors: Police Department
Actions pertaining to Site Improvements for the Department of Public Utilities Operations and Maintenance Facility (Project) (Bid File 12500107) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Project;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 58th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $2,625,700 for the Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
ID 25-6322.-Y.
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3. Award a construction contract to Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California, in the amount not to exceed
$2,584,590.00.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment from west of Golden State Boulevard to Maple Avenue (Bid File 12500312) (Council Districts 3 and 5):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302(c)/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. Award a construction contract to Teichert Construction, of Fresno, California, in the amount not to exceed of
$8,738,800.
3. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant
Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, to increase compensation in the amount of
$52,697, for a total contract amount of $447,687, and extend the term of the agreement to March 31, 2027.
ID 25-6532.-Z.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Reject all bids received for the purchase of four (4)
Allen-Bradley PF755TL 800 HP ND Type 1 Variable
Frequency Drives for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. (Bid File 12502008) (Council District 3) ID 25-6542.
-AA.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the Requirements Contract with
Dawson-Mauldin, LLC., to Furnish and Install Permanent
Asphalt Concrete Pavement Repairs (Bid File 12302384)
(Citywide):
1. Approve an increase to the requirements contract to an annual amount not to exceed of $1,634,299.00;
2. Authorize an extension option to extend the requirements contract for an additional three years, with the total contract amount not to exceed $6,440,197.00.
ID 25-6552.
-BB.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Reject all bids received for Requirements Contract for
Painting Services (Bid File 12501308). (Citywide)
ID 25-6242.
-CC.
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Sponsors: Public Works Department
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 59th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $209,700 for High-Speed Rail Development Services in the Public Works Department. (Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-6252.
-DD.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Dedicating those portions of City-owned
property for public street purposes on the northwest corner of G Street and El Dorado. (Council District 3)
ID 25-6352.
-EE.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map
Number 6387 as Annexation Number 156 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:10 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)
ID 25-6372.
-FF.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map
Number 6387 as Annexation Number 004 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:15 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)
ID 25-6382.
-GG.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map
Number 6414 as Annexation Number 005 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:20 am. (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue) (Council District 1)
ID 25-6392.
-HH.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map
Number 6449 as Annexation Number 157 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:25 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue and North Bryan Avenue) (Council District 1)
ID 25-6622.-II.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6392, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of
developer installed required improvements, located on the south side of East Florence Ave. just west of South Walnut Ave. (Council District 3)
ID 25-6412.-JJ.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Actions pertaining to Initiating Proceedings and Declaring Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for the City of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and setting the public hearing for June 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (Citywide)
1. RESOLUTION - Initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessment for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance
District No. 1
2. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to levy and collect the annual assessment for landscaping and lighting maintenance District No. 1
ID 25-6912.
-KK.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation
Fresno Area Express (FAX) CNG Station Concrete Pad
Replacement project:
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. 25-565, dated April 28, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section
15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2.
2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of
ID 25-5652.
-LL.
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
$249,019.00 with Dave Christian Construction Co. Inc. a California corporation, for construction services to replace the concrete vehicle landing pad at the public CNG station
located in the Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus yard. (Bid file no. 12500720)
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and
execute all related documents.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Northwest Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of nine (9)
medium-accessible paratransit cutaway unleaded vehicles in the amount of $1,178,430.00 plus any applicable sales tax.
ID 25-6312.
-MM.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
Reject all proposals of a three-year base contract, with options for four one-year extensions, for the purchase of a mobile fare payments and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)
platform (Bid File 12401701).
ID 25-6672.
-NN.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Business License -
Exemptions for Honorably Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans and Active Duty or Reservist Military Personnel ID 25-5492.
-OO.
Sponsors: Councilmember Richardson and Councilmember Esparza BILL - (For Introduction) Amending section 12-2104 of the Fresno Municipal Code regarding responsibility for marijuana cultivation.
ID 25-7042.
-PP.
Sponsors: Vice President Arias
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
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); 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,
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 Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), 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,
ID 25-6995.-A.
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Alan Soghoian v. City of Fresno, PSI,
administered by Tristar Risk Management, Claim No.:
1010106228ADR1
ID 25-6605.-B.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Michael King v. City of Fresno, PSI,
administered by Tristar Risk Management, Claim Nos.:
10101061824 and 1010103234
ID 25-6615.-C.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Kay Moseley v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02902.
ID 25-6985.-D.
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Jacqueline Lyday vs. City of Fresno et al.;
Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03714
ID 25-7275.-E.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Geico General Insurance Company vs. City of
Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. Pending Case
Transfer; San Joaquin Superior Court Case No.
STK-CV-UAT-2025-0000518
ID 25-7285.-F.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1
potential case
ID 25-7025.-G.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the
appointment, employment, evaluation of performance,
discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.
Title: City Attorney
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi.
Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
ID 25-7015.-H.
Sponsors: Council President Karbassi
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
June 12, 2025, 9:10 A.M. - Approval of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
June 12, 2025, 9:15 A.M. - Consideration of Development Code Text Amendment Application No. P25-00996, amending various sections of the Fresno Municipal Code
June 12, 2025, 9:20 A.M. - Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a permanent easement and right of way upon a parcel to benefit the Traffic Signal Installation at Church Avenue and Walnut Avenue Project (Council District 3) June 12, 2025, 10:05 A.M. - Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
June 26, 2025, 9:10 A.M. - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 156 (Final Tract Map Number 6387) (Located on the northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1)
June 26, 2025, 9:20 A.M - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18, Annexation Number 005 (Final Tract Map Number 6414) (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue) (Council District 1)
June 26, 2025, 9:25 A.M - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 157 (Final Tract Map Number 6449) (Located on the northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue and North Bryan Avenue) (Council District 1)
June 26, 2025, 9:30 A.M. - HEARING to consider the proposed Annual Assessment for the City of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Citywide)
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
May 22, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M.
• July 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter • October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M.
• April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
• November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
June 2, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 3, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 4, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 5, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 6, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 12, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting, Vote on Budget Motions) June 17, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Final Budget)
June 19, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
June 26, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting, Reserved Final Vote on Budget)