2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
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City of Fresno
Meeting Minutes
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
9:00 AM Council ChambersThursday, May 14, 2026
Mayor's Budget Presentation
The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
9:09 A.M. ROLL CALL
Council President Nelson Esparza
Vice President Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Annalisa Perea
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Brandon Vang
Councilmember Nick Richardson
Present: 6 -
Councilmember Miguel Angel AriasAbsent: 1 -
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Vang, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Vang and Richardson6 -
Absent: Arias1 -
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BUDGET PRESENTATION
ID 26-621 WORKSHOP - Presentation of Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
The above item was presented to Council by Mayor Dyer.
Council discussion was held.
PRESENTED
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Council with unscheduled communication: Brandi N., Arieana, Bob McCloskey, Alfred Aldrete, Enrique Little, Dez Martinez, David Borchard.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council meeting adjourned from open session at 11:00 A.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the May 21, 2026 regular meeting.
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