City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · July 25, 2022
Minutes
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, July 25, 2022
9:00 AM
Special Meeting
Electronic Meeting Only
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 July 25, 2022
The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in special session on July 25, 2022,
at 9:00 A.M.
9:04 A.M. ROLL CALL
Present: 6 - Council President Nelson Esparza
Vice President Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Esmeralda Z. Soria
Councilmember Mike Karbassi
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Luis Chavez
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Garry Bredefeld
APPROVE AGENDA
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Council President
Esparza, the Agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez
Absent: 1 - Bredefeld
ID 22-1220 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
1. OPEN SESSION
1-A. ID 22-1213 Actions pertaining to the property acquisition for the proposed senior
center facility (Council District 4)
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Proposed Acquisition
for Senior Center and Housing Project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 2nd amendment of the Annual
Appropriation Resolution No. 2022-154 appropriating $4,993,300
in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the
acquisition of 4343 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-17)
and 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-19)
(Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of two parcels
totaling 5.51 acres located at 4343 North Blackstone Avenue (APN
426-253-17) and 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-
253-19) for $6,460,000 with Robert M. Mochizuki, M.D. and Susan
M. Mochizuki, Co-Trustees of The Mochizuki Family Trust, Dated
November 20, 2000; Gregory G. Miyake and Patricia S. Miyake,
Co-Trustees of The Miyake Family Trust, dated February 6, 2009;
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Kenneth (Douglas) Miyake; Harry Miya and Nancy Miya, Trustees of
the Harry Miya and Nancy Miya Family Revocable Trust of May 19,
1992; Michael K. Miya, Trustee of the Miya Family Revocable Trust
dated August 7, 2007; Melynda K. Miya, Trustee of the Melynda K.
Miya Revocable Trust dated February 11, 2008; and Mark K. Miya,
Trustee of the Mark K. Miya Revocable Trust dated February 28,
2008, collectively referred to as “Sellers”
The above item was introduced to Council by Assistant City Manager Miller
and Mayor Dyer. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed
Council: Brandi Nuse-Villegas and Jeffrey Hallock.
Councilmember Chavez requested staff provide details as plans to transport
people from other community centers to the proposed senior center are
developed.
RESOLUTION 2022-177 ADOPTED
On motion of Vice President Maxwell, seconded by Council President
Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Esparza, Maxwell, Soria, Karbassi, Arias and Chavez
Absent: 1 - Bredefeld
ID 22-1311 Unscheduled Communication(s) Received
ADJOURNMENT
City Council adjourned the Special meeting at 9:17 A.M.
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Monday, July 25, 2022
9:00 AM
Special Meeting
Electronic Meeting Only
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 - July 25, 2022
Final-revised
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: July 25, 2022, 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: July 25, 2022, Special Meeting
a) Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TOg3VEJZTZCZ7Ck5F1yAgQ
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.
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c) If you wish to address Council during the public comment portion of the agenda,
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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City Council Meeting Agenda - July 25, 2022
Final-revised
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
DATE: Monday, July 25, 2022
TIME: 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard
LOCATION: Electronic meeting only
Please Take Notice the Council of the City of Fresno hereby calls a Special 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 22-1220 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
Sponsors: Council President Esparza
1. OPEN SESSION
1-A. ID 22-1213 Actions pertaining to the property acquisition for the proposed
senior center facility (Council District 4)
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Proposed
Acquisition for Senior Center and Housing Project pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 2nd amendment of the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2022-154 appropriating
$4,993,300 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds for the acquisition of 4343 North Blackstone Avenue
(APN 426-253-17) and 4323-4333 North Blackstone Avenue
(APN 426-253-19) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) (Requires 5
affirmative votes)
3. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of two
parcels totaling 5.51 acres located at 4343 North Blackstone
Avenue (APN 426-253-17) and 4323-4333 North Blackstone
Avenue (APN 426-253-19) for $6,460,000 with Robert M.
Mochizuki, M.D. and Susan M. Mochizuki, Co-Trustees of
The Mochizuki Family Trust, Dated November 20, 2000;
Gregory G. Miyake and Patricia S. Miyake, Co-Trustees of
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The Miyake Family Trust, dated February 6, 2009; Kenneth
(Douglas) Miyake; Harry Miya and Nancy Miya, Trustees of
the Harry Miya and Nancy Miya Family Revocable Trust of
May 19, 1992; Michael K. Miya, Trustee of the Miya Family
Revocable Trust dated August 7, 2007; Melynda K. Miya,
Trustee of the Melynda K. Miya Revocable Trust dated
February 11, 2008; and Mark K. Miya, Trustee of the Mark K.
Miya Revocable Trust dated February 28, 2008, collectively
referred to as “Sellers”
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager, Public Works Department,
Planning and Development Department, Parks, After School
and Recreation and Community Services Department
Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the City Council
concerning this matter.
ADJOURNMENT
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