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Fresno, CA · June 5, 2023

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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, June 5, 2023 10:00 AM Special Meeting Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) City Council President - Tyler Maxwell Vice President - Annalisa Perea Councilmembers: Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Georgeanne A. White City Attorney - Andrew Janz City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2023 The City Council met in special session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written. 10:29 A.M. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Councilmember Nelson Esparza Council President Tyler Maxwell Vice President Annalisa Perea Councilmember Mike Karbassi Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias Councilmember Luis Chavez Councilmember Garry Bredefeld APPROVE AGENDA On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the above agenda was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld ID 23-933 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed OPEN SESSION 10:00 A.M. A. ID 23-896 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 58 (Final Parcel Map Number 2007-41) (Northeast and Southeast corners of East Tulare Avenue and North Clovis Avenue) (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 58 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2022-2023 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 58 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2023 The above hearing was called to order at 10:29 A.M. Upon call, there was no staff presentation, no Council discussion, and no public comment. The public comment period closed at 10:30 P.M. RESOLUTION 2023-170 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2023-171 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2023-172 ADOPTED BILL B -20 INTRODUCED/ ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2023-018 On motion of Councilmember Chavez, seconded by Vice President Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld B. ID 23-940 RESOLUTION - In Support of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s $250 Million Recommendation to Fund Downtown Fresno Infrastructure Projects The above item was introduced to Council by Vice President Perea and Councilmember Esparza. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Ashley Swearingen; Artie Padilla; Jordan Sanchez; Lisa Flores; Invanka Saunders; Brandi Nuse-Villegas; Eric Payne, and Julian Ramos. Council unanimously spoke in support of the adopted Resolution. RESOLUTION 2023-169 ADOPTED On motion of Vice President Perea, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Esparza, Maxwell, Perea, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez and Bredefeld ADJOURNMENT Adjourned from special session at 11:02 A.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3

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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Agenda - Final Monday, June 5, 2023 10:00 AM Special Meeting Council Chambers (In Person and/or Electronic) City Council President - Tyler Maxwell Vice President - Annalisa Perea Councilmembers: Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Luis Chavez, Garry Bredefeld, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Georgeanne A. White City Attorney - Andrew Janz City Clerk - Todd Stermer, CMC City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 5, 2023 THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways: 1) Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 a) To speak during a City Council meeting in person: fill out a speaker card (available in the Council Chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the Council Chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for public comment. 2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://fresno-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NnE0fgzKQqyTGEOJptuz5g a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. b) To speak during a City Council meeting while attending remotely: while in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen. All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address Council pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). SUBMIT DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure, 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. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods: 1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and will be a part of the official record. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 5, 2023 a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/ 2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c). a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number. VIEWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live: 1) City of Fresno website: https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click “In Progress” to view the live meeting). 2) Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ld83D8QGn1YBDw6aD5dZA/videos 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 Should any of the five viewing methods listed above experience technical difficulties, the Council meeting will continue uninterrupted. Council meetings will only be paused to address verifiable technical difficulties for all users participating via Zoom or in the Council Chamber. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Anyone requiring reasonable ADA accommodations, including sign language interpreters, or other reasonable accommodations such as language translation, should contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To help ensure availability of these services, you are advised to make your request a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 5, 2023 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO DATE: Monday, June 5, 2023 TIME: 10:00 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 Meeting of the City Council pursuant to California Government Code section 54956 at the above stated time and place for the following purpose: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA ID 23-933 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed Sponsors: Council President Maxwell OPEN SESSION 10:00 A.M. A. ID 23-896 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 58 (Final Parcel Map Number 2007-41) (Northeast and Southeast corners of East Tulare Avenue and North Clovis Avenue) (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 58 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2022-2023 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 58 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors: Public Works Department B. ID 23-940 RESOLUTION - In Support of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s $250 Million Recommendation to Fund Downtown City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final June 5, 2023 Fresno Infrastructure Projects Sponsors: Vice President Perea and Councilmember Esparza ADJOURNMENT City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5

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