City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · June 20, 2022
Minutes
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 20, 2022
9:00 AM
Special Closed Session Meeting
Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
City Council
President - Nelson Esparza
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell
Councilmembers:
Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
Interim City Attorney - Rina Gonzales
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 20, 2022
The City Council for the City of Fresno convened for special Closed Session on June
20, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.
9:07 A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Soria and Councilmember Karbassi were absent during roll
call.
Councilmember Karbassi joined the meeting at 9:08 A.M. and
Councilmember Soria joined the meeting at 9:10 A.M.
Present: 7 - Council President Nelson Esparza
Vice President Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
APPROVE AGENDA
AGENDA APPROVED
On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember
Arias, the above action was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld
Absent: 1 - Soria
ID 22-1041 Notice of Special Closed Session Meeting - Signed
CLOSED SESSION
Upon call, there was no public comment for Closed Session items.
During open session, Interim City Attorney Gonzales announced each of the
Closed Session items listed on the special agenda.
Council withdrew from Open Session to hear Closed Session items at 10:10
A.M.
1. ID 22-1040
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Government
Code 54956.9(d)(1 );
Existing Litigation: J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior Court of Fresno
County.
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
2. ID 22-1042
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 809 E Olive Ave;
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Lawrence Abbate; Under Negotiation:
Terms and Conditions of Property Acquisition.
There were no open session announcements following the above closed
session item.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned from closed session at 10:28 A.M.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Monday, June 20, 2022
9:00 AM
Special Closed Session Meeting
Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic)
City Council
President - Nelson Esparza
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell
Councilmembers:
Esmeralda Z. Soria, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez,
Garry Bredefeld
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
Interim City Attorney - Rina Gonzales
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 20, 2022
PUBLIC ADVISORY:
THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO,
CALIFORNIA 93721.
You can also participate in the meeting on our City’s website click on the URL
https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the “In progress” link under
“video” for the corresponding meeting. The Council meeting can also be viewed live
at 9:00 A.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99.
The City Council Chambers are open for public participation. However, members of
the public are encouraged to participate electronically because of reduced capacity
of seating in the Chambers to allow for social distancing, and masks will be required
for the vaccinated and unvaccinated.
PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public
who want to address City Council:
1. eComment at https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will
be open during the Council meeting and closed at the end of the meeting and will be
a part of the official record. The User Agreement and Procedures document for
eComment can be accessed by the URL https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/
b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words.
OR
2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: June 20, 2022 9:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: June 20, 2022 Special Closed Session Meeting
a) Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rRcjKGePTuS_ZRwl4lEnTg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about
joining the webinar.
b) If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop
down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself.
c) If you wish to address Council during the public comment portion of the agenda,
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click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom center of your PC or Mac
screen. At the bottom of the window on the right side of the screen, click the icon
labeled “RaiseHand”. Your digital hand will now be raised.
d) Those addressing Council must state their name for the record.
e) To facilitate electronic access, no person shall speak until recognized by the
Presiding Officer.
OR
3. Email: to clerk@fresno.gov
a) Residents may also email comments to be read during the meeting. Please include
the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your
email.
b) Emails will be a maximum of 450 words.
c) All comments received will be distributed to Council prior and during the meeting
and will be a part of the official record.
Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of
Fresno, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the
City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item be heard.
All participants will be on mute until they are called upon at which point they will be
unmuted. To prevent participants from having their video on, we will remove the
option to show their video.
The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you
need additional accommodations such as interpreters, sign language signers, or the
services of a translator, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650
or clerk@fresno.gov. To ensure availability, you are advised to
make your request at least three business days prior to the meeting.
The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
spreading COVID19 virus.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
DATE: Monday, June 20, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard
LOCATION: City Hall and Electronic meeting
Please Take Notice the Council of the City of Fresno hereby calls a Special Closed
Session Meeting of the City Council pursuant to California Government Code
section 54956 at the above stated time and place. The purpose of the special
meeting is to meet and consider the following:
9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
APPROVE AGENDA
ID 22-1041 Notice of Special Closed Session Meeting - Signed
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
1. ID 22-1040 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING
LITIGATION Government
Code 54956.9(d)(1 );
Existing Litigation: J & A Mash & Barrel, LLC. v. Superior
Court of Fresno County.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
2. ID 22-1042 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR -
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 809 E Olive
Ave;
Negotiating Parties: City Manager, Lawrence Abbate; Under
Negotiation: Terms and Conditions of Property Acquisition.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
ADJOURNMENT
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