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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
City Clerk - Amy K. Aller
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 9:00 AM Council Chambers
Budget Hearings Continued from June 16, 2026 - Vote on final Budget The City Council met for resumed budget hearings in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on June 23, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
9:16 A.M. ROLL CALL
Council President Nelson Esparza
Vice President Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Annalisa Perea
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Brandon Vang
Councilmember Nick Richardson
Present: 7 -
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES
Item A (ID 26-795) regarding the resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Salary Resolution - Exhibit 2 has incorrect Maximum Salary for City Manager Position, Salary Range should be 19935 - 28234. The FY27 Salary Range currently states the range as 19935-23234. There was a City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1
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transposition error in that a 3 was entered instead of an 8.
Item C (ID 26-799) regarding the resolution to adopt the FY 2027 Annual Appropriation Resolution. Exhibit B Page 3 Section Three - Motions Not Advanced, #76 should read Pave More Now as selected by District 4, budget motion not required $930,000 for a HAWK on First and Fairmont.
On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson
7 -
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Final Budget) Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Chris Thompson, Gaviya Juarez, Javana Morales, Brandy N., and Arianna.
Council President Esparza registered a NO vote for Item D (ID 26-800).
Discussion was held between Council and the administration.
Council President Esparza made the following announcement: The Council had previously adopted about 100 budget motions, which caused the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund budget to become unbalanced.
The administration then prepared a resolution that would allow the Council to approve a balanced budget, as required by the City Charter. Additional amendments were made earlier in the day. A reconciliation summary sheet (Exhibit B) outlines the changes and is included with the budget documents.
The motion presented was to approve the 9:00 a.m. budget items A through C, E, and F, including all the changes listed in Exhibit B. The motion would replace all previous budget motions except for the budget-neutral motions adopted earlier that day.
Councilmember Arias motioned to amend motion (#55) $50,000 to fund the external independent audit of the Diamond Baseball Holdings operation agreement for Chukchansi Stadium. Funding source from the District 3 infrastructure fund. Seconded by Council President Esparza. (Stadium) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2
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Councilmember Vang motioned to amend motion (#37) $20,000 for Families in Action, $20,000 for F.I.R.M., and $20,000 for A Hopeful Encounter for a total of $60,000 from Council District 5 operating budget. Seconded by Councilmember Arias. (General City
Purpose)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to amend motion (#2) amend the terms of use for the existing funding that has been carried over for multiple years toward a new park site in Pinedale to include the language "or any eligible park sites west of Hwy 99 including the one at Barstow and Veterans.” Seconded by Councilmember Arias. (PARCS)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned (#101) $200,000 from the Riverside Golf Course capital fund to expanding facilities for the First Tee Youth Development Program nonprofit at Riverside Golf Course. Seconded by Council President Esparza. (PARCS)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to amend (#97) $25,000 to the Black Chamber of Commerce as fiscal agent for the African American Community Council from Council District 2 operating budget ($15,000) and by reducing Motion #18 from $60,000 to $50,000 ($10,000). Seconded by Councilmember Arias. (General City Purpose)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to amend motion (#18) $50,000 to the Punjabi-Sikh Mental Health and Cultural Center (Khalsa) to support their fund matching program with the State of California to purchase a building in the City of Fresno. Seconded by Councilmember Arias. (General City Purpose)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to amend motion (#15) $7,500 to create Public Safety memorial fund to cover etching costs ($2,500 each from District 2, Districts 5, and District 6 operating budgets), and name it the Devin P. McGuire Public Safety Memorial Fund. Seconded by Councilmember Arias. (City Council)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to amend motion (#98) $80,000 to Sister Cities International Fresno contingent upon them providing a spending plan City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3
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that is approved by council leadership. Additionally, up to $20,000 will be made available if the funding allocated in Motion 39 for businesses along the King's Canyon Corridor is not utilized. Seconded by Councilmember Arias. (General City Purpose)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned to amend motion (#5) $20,000 for the Sweet Potato Program at the West Fresno Family Resource Center. Funds from Council District 1 and 2 at $10,000 each from the operating budget.
Seconded by Councilmember Perea. (PARCS)
Councilmember Karbassi motioned (#102) [Prioritized for FY 2027 midyear consideration] $50,000 as a priority for midyear for the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy.. Seconded by Council President Esparza. (Police) Council President Esparza motioned to ADOPT the 9:00 A.M. budget items, A through C, E, and F, including the changes made pursuant to the FY27 Budget Reconciliation Summary identified as Exhibit B to the Annual Appropriations Resolution. The motion supersedes all previous budget motions. Seconded by Councilmember Perea.
Councilmember Maxwell motioned to approve Item D (ID 26-800).
Seconded by Councilmember Perea.
On motion of Council President Esparza motioned to ADOPT the 9:00 A.M. budget items, A through C, E, and F, including the changes made pursuant to the FY27 Budget Reconciliation Summary identified as Exhibit B to the Annual Appropriations Resolution. The motion supersedes all previous budget motions, seconded by
Councilmember Perea, the AGENDA was ADOPTED AS AMENDED.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Vang and Richardson
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A. ID 26-795 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Salary Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Aller announced Item A (ID 26-795) regarding the resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Salary Resolution - Exhibit 2 has incorrect Maximum Salary for City Manager City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4
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Position, Salary Range should be 19935 – 28234. The FY27 Salary Range currently states the range as 19935-23234. There was a transposition error in that a 3 was entered instead of an 8.
RESOLUTION 2026-157 ADOPTED
B. ID 26-798 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2027 Position Authorization Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2026-158 ADOPTED
C. ID 26-799 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2027 Annual Appropriation Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
During approval of the agenda, City Clerk Aller announced Item C (ID 26-799) regarding the resolution to adopt the FY 2027 Annual Appropriation Resolution. Exhibit B Page 3 Section Three - Motions Not Advanced, #76 should read Pave More Now as selected by District 4, budget motion not required $930,000 for a HAWK on First and Fairmont.
RESOLUTION 2026-159 ADOPTED
D. ID 26-800 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt Fiscal Year 2026-2027 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2026-160 ADOPTED
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Vang and Richardson
No: 2 - Esparza and Arias
E. ID 26-801 ***RESOLUTION - To Adopt an Investment Policy for Public Funds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION 2026-161 ADOPTED
F. ID 26-802 ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Adopt the Property Tax Override Ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
BILL B-19 INTRODUCED / ORDINANCE 2026-20 ADOPTED
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council adjourned the Budget Hearings on June 23, 2026, at 11:26 A.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the September 17, 2026 regular meeting.
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