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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Friday, November 22, 2019 9:00 AM Special Meeting Council Chambers City Council President - Paul Caprioglio Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias Councilmembers: Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Wilma Quan City Attorney - Douglas T. Sloan City Clerk - Yvonne Spence, MMC City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 22, 2019 The City Council met in special session in the Council Chamber, City Hall on the date and time written above. ID19-11614 Consider establishing a reward fund for the November 17 tragedy in southeast Fresno (SIGNED Special Meeting Notice) All Councilmembers were present for the special meeting and the above item was introduced to Council by Council President Caprioglio, District 4. A moment of silence. City Council offered their condolences and prayers to the victims’ families during this time of grief. Councilmembers thanked first responders, Fresno Police Department and law enforcement for their quick response to all the victims. They support action taken by law enforcement to ensure this never happens again in the City of Fresno and that the suspects will be caught and brought to justice. Mayor Brand spoke in support of the Hmong community during this tragic time and will contribute to the reward fund. Police Chief Hall commended the City Council and Mayor's office for coming together to help the community and expressed his condolences to the families and the Hmong community. Council Vice President Arias motioned to authorize the City of Fresno to contribute $40,000 towards the Crime Stopper reward fund to find the suspects. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion. Motion PASSED 7-0. Upon call, the following member of the public addressed Council: Pao Yang. City Council adjourned at 9:18 A.M. in memory of Xy Lee, Phia Vang, Kou Xiong and Kalaxang Thao. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 22, 2019 City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3