Thursday, May 7, 2026
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chambers
City Council
Council President - Nelson Esparza
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell
Councilmembers:
Annalisa Perea, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Brandon Vang, Nick Richardson
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular Meeting
May 7, 2026City 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 the Voices United Chorus
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation of “World Asthma Day”ID 26-516
Sponsors: Council President Esparza
Proclamation of “Darrell Fifield Day”ID 26-364
Sponsors: Vice President Maxwell
Proclamation of “Mental Health Awareness Month”ID 26-471 Sponsors: Councilmember Perea
Proclamation of “Tennis Month”ID 26-410
Sponsors: Councilmember Arias
Proclamation Honoring “National Police Week and Peace
Officers Memorial Day”
ID 26-307
Sponsors: Councilmember Richardson and Office of Mayor & City Manager
Proclamation of “AAPI Heritage Month”ID 26-577
Sponsors: Councilmember Vang
Proclamation for “Fresno Preservation Month”ID 26-147
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
Proclamation of “Fresno Christian High School’s The Feather Online”
ID 26-461
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
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 No. 9, Annexation No. 71 (Final Tract Map No. 6312 and the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 579-390-71S) (Northwest corner of East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive): (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. 71 (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 9, Annexation No. 71 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ID 26-522
Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:15 A.M.
HEARING to vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - To vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 26-394
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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9:20 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY IN ITS
CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO AND THE FRESNO
REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
Actions pertaining to the City-owned property located at 815 Fulton Street (APN: 468-28-23T) and Housing Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency-owned properties
located at 829 & 835 Fulton Street (APN(s): 468-282-05T & 468-282-22T), near the West corner of Fulton and Inyo
(Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and
convincing benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating the disposition of real property identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 468-28-23T,
468-282-05T & 468-282-22T (815, 829 & 835 Fulton Street) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
2. Approve a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno, the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing
Successor, and The Park Partners, LLC
ID 26-591
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes for April 23, 2026, Regular MeetingID 26-5582.-A.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
Approve the final relocation reimbursement claim submitted by Genuine Parts Company, doing business as NAPA Auto
Parts, for expenses resulting from the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7) ID 26-5182.-B.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of a
Permanent Easement and Temporary Construction
Easement to acquire portions of a parcel as easements on Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-012-05S, required for the
ID 26-5242.-C.
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Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project. (Council District 1)
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Actions pertaining to the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Rebid Project, Bid File 12601981: (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00222;
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of
$206,226.87 to Geometric Construction, Inc. of Fresno,
California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Rebid Project.
ID 26-5672.-D.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department, Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
Actions pertaining to the sale of an approximate 14.58± acre property located at the southwest corner of West Herndon and North Brawley Avenues (Council District 2)
1. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and
convincing benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 507-030-48ST
(Herndon & Brawley Avenue) (Property) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. Approve the First Amendment of the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Lakhjit S. Sandhu, MD, increasing the
purchase price to $2,100,000, (a $250,000 increase over the initial agreement), with applicable title and escrow costs to be split 50/50 with the buyer, not to exceed $6,000, resulting in net proceeds of $247,000
ID 26-5142.-E.
Sponsors: Economic Development Department
Actions related to Amending Agreement A231012261 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES):
1. Approve acceptance of Cal OES Amendment Two for an
additional $77,250 for a total of $324,450 for Regional Urban ID 26-5352.-F.
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Search and Rescue (USAR) Response and Regional Task
Force Five (RTF 5) training agreement A231012261 and
authorize the Fire Chief, or designee, to compensate Fire personnel in order to staff the vacancies caused by training attendance.
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 49th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $77,300 for amendment two to the 2024 Regional Urban
Search and Rescue (USAR) and Regional Task Force Five
(RTF5) training agreement A231012261 (Requires Five
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Fire Department
Actions pertaining to the service agreement with the County of Fresno to receive emergency dispatch services
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that County of Fresno is Uniquely Qualified to provide the emergency
dispatch services; and
2. Approve a Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno to receive Emergency Dispatch
services for both fire suppression and emergency medical calls for the period of July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027, in the amount of $1,713,360.
ID 26-5432.-G.
Sponsors: Fire Department
***RESOLUTION - Establishing procedures for appeals in the competitive bidding process and rescinding Resolution
2003-129 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 26-5022.-H.
Sponsors: General Services Department
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for and Accept a Grant of up to $180,000 from the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging to Fund Fiscal Year
2027 Senior Hot Meals Programming (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 26-5422.-I.
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
Actions pertaining to the Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts, IBEW for Unit 7:
ID 26-5172.-J.
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1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Fresno and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts - Unit 7) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Nineteenth Amendment to
FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 7, Unit 7 - Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts (IBEW), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Fresno and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (Non-Supervisory Groups and Crafts - Unit 7)
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Personnel Services Department
Approve a Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
discounted loan agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation in the amount of
$1,194,000 for asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold
abatement at the Former Berkeley Building, 887 Fulton
Street, Fresno, CA 93721 parcel number 468-282-21T.
(District 3)
ID 26-3982.-K.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with RH Community Builders, LP for the continued operation of Youth Rapid Rehousing services located at 1309 W. Shaw
Ave (APN 425-041-39), by providing 25 units for Transitional Age Youth (TAY ages 18-24) individuals and families
experiencing homelessness in the City of Fresno. The
amended agreement term is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $500,000 under the
Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP)
Program (City Council District 2) (Bid File No. 12402933).
ID 26-4012.-L.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
BILL - (For Introduction) Amending Section 2-603 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the Publication of Legal Notices (Citywide)
ID 26-4132.-M.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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Approve a Revolving Loan Fund Agreement in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 with The Park Partners LLC for the development of The Park at South Stadium, a multifamily rental housing project located at 815, 829, and 835 Fulton Street (City Council District 3)
ID 26-4402.-N.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to Stantec Consulting Services Inc., a corporation based in Albany, New York, to provide
professional consulting services for a historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown:
1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is Uniquely Qualified;
2. Approve a Consultant Service Agreement between the
City of Fresno and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in an amount not to exceed $144,580 to provide professional
consultant services for a historic survey of Fresno’s
Chinatown through July 31, 2028; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the
agreement on behalf of the City.
ID 26-5502.-O.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to Annexation Application No. P26-00103, relating to approximately 2.40 acres of the North Lanes Road right-of-way, west of North Rice Road (Council District 6)
1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P26-00103 dated
May 7, 2026, finding that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3)
2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or his/her designee to initiate the Annexation of the “Copper-Friant No. 3 Reorganization” with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”)
ID 26-3632.-P.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department and Public Works Department
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 50th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to
appropriate $37,700 for the Police Department’s 2023 State ID 26-5332.-Q.
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Homeland Security Grant Program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Police Department
Actions pertaining to a Requirements Contract with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for the
purchase of ferric chloride (Bid File 12600814) (Council District 3):
1. Approve the award of a Requirements Contract with
Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, for a three-year term with two optional single-year extensions for the purchase of ferric chloride at an annual cost of
$1,874,361.71 plus annual Producer Price Index increases, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $9,951,240.88 for the entire term, including optional extensions;
2. Authorize the Purchasing Manager, or designee, to
execute the Requirements Contract with Kemira Water
Solutions, Inc., on behalf of the City of Fresno.
ID 26-5212.-R.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo
Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, for the North
Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility Process
Improvements Project with a term of December 31, 2027, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $408,122.00 (Bid File No. 120601291). (Council District 6)
ID 26-5382.-S.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the River West Fresno Eaton Trail Extension Project (Council District 2):
1. RESOLUTION - Adopting Addendum No. 2 to the River
West Fresno, Eaton Trail Extension Project Final
Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2014061017 pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 and adopting findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15093 as required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15096 for the River West Eaton
Fresno, Trail Extension Project
2. Approve the Joint Project Agreement with San Joaquin River Conservancy and authorize the Public Works Director ID 26-2692.-T.
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or Designee to execute the Joint Project Agreement subject to modifications which shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office
3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a
Proposition 4 Grant Application for $5,115,000.00 in Grant Funds to the San Joaquin River Conservancy and
Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee to Accept and Execute All Application and Grant Agreement Documents on Behalf of the City of Fresno for construction of the River West Fresno Eaton Trail Extension Project (Subject to
Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department and Capital Projects Department Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the public utility easement on the north side of Lot 38 of T-6325:
(Council District 7)
1. Adopt an addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND) for Environmental Assessment Number T-6325/P21-
02804, pursuant to Section 15164, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a
portion of the public utility easement on the North side of Lot 38 of T-6325.
ID 26-4792.-U.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6475,
accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on McKinley
Avenue just west of Armstrong Avenue. (Council District 7) ID 26-5202.-V.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc., in the amount not to exceed two hundred and ninety-eight thousand dollars ($298,000) with a contingency amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) for any additional work, for the development of the Mobility Design Guide. (Citywide)
ID 26-5322.-W.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation
Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Stop Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Upgrades Phase B Project:
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P26-20261, dated
February 25, 2026, 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, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines.
2. Award a Construction Contract to American Paving Co, of Fresno, California, in the amount of $487,566 for the
Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX)
Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Phase B project, within the City of Fresno, and authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all related documents (Bid File #12600141) (Council District 2, Council District 4, Council District 5, Council District 6, Council District 7)
ID 26-4782.-X.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
WORKSHOP - BOLD (Bond Opportunities for Land
Development) Program Presentation
ID 26-5193.-A.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Sumeet Malhi
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of
Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local ID 26-5595.-A.
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39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic), Unit 4; 4.
International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027
(ATU); 6. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of
Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10.
City of Fresno Management Employees Association
(CFMEA). 11. Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented
Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and
Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Airports Public Safety Assistant Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community
Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II, Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of
Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator,
Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to
Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources
Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal
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Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement
Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior
Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk
Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Special Assistant City Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Brawley 7 LLC, Matthew
Dolph, Robert Manos
(4381 N. Brawley Ave #106; Code Enforcement Case
Number E25-14375)
ID 26-5625.-B.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Wu Junjie
6311 E Robinson Ave.; Code Enforcement Case Number
E25-01927
ID 26-5705.-C.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
1 potential case
ID 26-5635.-D.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
1 potential case
ID 26-5805.-E.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL ID 26-5865.-F.
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LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
1 potential case
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
1 potential case
ID 26-5885.-G.
Sponsors: Office of the Mayor and City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01199
ID 26-5645.-H.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
South Fresno Community Alliance v. City of Fresno, et al.
Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 21CECG03237
ID 26-5285.-I.
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 Clerk
2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator.
City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza.
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
ID 26-5815.-J.
Sponsors: Council President Esparza
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
ID 26-5855.-K.
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2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Nelson
Esparza. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney
Sponsors: Council President Esparza
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M.
• July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – Employee of the Summer Quarter • October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) – Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M.
• November 18, 2026 (Wednesday) – Employees Fall Service Awards 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
May 14, 2026 (Mayor's Budget Presentation)
May 21, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
June 4, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
June 8, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 9, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 10, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 11, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 12, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)