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City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Minutes City Council President - Mike Karbassi Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias Councilmembers: Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang, Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza City Manager - Georgeanne A. White City Attorney - Andrew Janz City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC Thursday, May 22, 2025 9:00 AM Council Chambers Regular Meeting The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written. 9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Council President Mike Karbassi Vice President Miguel Angel Arias Councilmember Annalisa Perea Councilmember Tyler Maxwell Councilmember Brandon Vang Councilmember Nick Richardson Councilmember Nelson Esparza Invocation by Hmong Leader Xiong Vang Xiong Vang gave the invocation in Hmong. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Councilmember Maxwell led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE AGENDA THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGES A proclamation for “Norwegian Constitution Day” sponsored by Councilmember Perea was added to the afternoon Ceremonial City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Presentations. 2-OO (ID 25-549) regarding bill - (For Introduction) amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to business license – the cosponsors have amended the agenda title to read “Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Business License - Exemptions for Honorably Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans, Small-Enterprise Relief for Veteran Entrepreneurs (SERVE) Act’”. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA 5:35 P.M. (ID 25-598) regarding consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment - At the request of the applicant, the Planning & Development Department is continuing this item to the June 12, 2025, at 5:35 P.M.. 2-K (ID 25-700) regarding resolution declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program – tabled to June 12, 2025 by Vice President Arias, and a workshop was requested for this item. 5-D (ID 25-698) regarding conference with legal counsel-existing litigation Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Kay Moseley – removed by the City Attorney’s Office. THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS WERE MOVED TO THE CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION 2-Q (ID 25-426) regarding approve service agreements with Elevate Community Services, Inc. (Elevate) for the operation of the following three emergency shelters – moved to contested consent by Vice President Arias. 2-NN (ID 25-667 regarding reject all proposals of a three-year base contract, with options for four one-year extensions, for the purchase of a mobile fare payments and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform (Bid File 12401701) – City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 moved to contested consent by Councilmember Maxwell. On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Arias, the Agenda was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS Morning Ceremonials ID 25-678 Proclamation of “Teacher and School Nurses Appreciation Week” PRESENTED ID 25-588 Proclamation for “UCSF Fresno 50th Anniversary” PRESENTED ID 25-399 Proclamation for “National Public Works Week” PRESENTED ID 25-482 “ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition to the Maintenance Divisions of the Department of Transportation and General Services Department” PRESENTED Afternoon Ceremonials ID 25-47 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month” PRESENTED ID 25-675 Proclamation Celebrating the Justin Garza High School Swim and Dive Championship Victory PRESENTED ID 25-524 Proclamation “Celebrating the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week” PRESENTED Proclamation of "Norwegian Constitution Day" PRESENTED City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS Councilmember Perea Reports and Comments. Acknowledged support from Senator Anna Caballero, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria, District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Chief Balderrama, and Mayor Dyer in opposing the parole of Rudolph Acosta (Tower District rapist). Encouraged submission of public opposition letters by the deadline. Highlighted mural work at Trolley Park led by local artist Jason Esquivel and student volunteers. Announced upcoming volunteer opportunities to participate in the mural painting. Acknowledged the HART team for ongoing collaboration responding to homelessness related concerns in Lions Park, Quigley Shields, Clinton & Weber, and the Tower District, assisting both residents and local businesses. Councilmember Vang Reports and Comments. Met with the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium(MAGEC) unit for a detailed presentation on gang activity and enforcement and thanked Chief Casto for the insight. Attended Jackson Elementary School’s 6th Grade Entrepreneur Fair featuring author Ty Jackson. Praised students’ business presentations and thanked Principal Rodriguez for the opportunity. Participated in the "Beautify Fresno" effort with over 50 volunteers cleaning areas around Sunnyside High School, the IRS building, and César Chávez Blvd. Acknowledged students from Sunnyside and Duncan Polytechnical High School and community members. Held “Meet & Greet” events at Mosqueda Center and Sequoia Elementary to connect with District 5 residents. Announced an upcoming session for West District 5. Promoted and invited the public to an Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at City Hall featuring Polynesian dancers and Hmong student performances from Balderas Elementary School. Councilmember Richardson Reports and Comments. Thanked residents of Woodward Bluffs Mobile Home Park for hosting a meeting and assured continued inclusion in District 6 matters. Announced a public meeting at Riverview Elementary to discuss local construction and development. Promoted the first Fresno FitFest at Todd Beamer Park, featuring activities for physical, mental, and emotional wellness, including a soccer match between police and fire departments. Recognized the passage of the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 SERVE Act, supporting veteran business owners and entrepreneurs. Announced completion of a veteran discount guide for Northeast Fresno businesses, identifying locally owned stores offering veteran deals and services with updates as new businesses open. Councilmember Esparza Reports and Comments. Celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Clinton Avenue Apartments, a 78-unit affordable housing project at Blackstone and Clinton. Noted the project’s rapid development completed in under four years from funding to move-in. Attended Fresno Chaplaincy’s open house; acknowledged their support for first responders, city staff, and the community. Participated in the K9 Awards Ceremony, honoring the service and achievements of Fresno PD’s K9 units and their handlers. Vice President Arias Reports and Comments. Acknowledged the Mayor and staff for supporting the conversion of the Mosaic Motel into permanent housing downtown; another conversion expected soon in the Parkway area. Announced a crosswalk painting event in the Tower District; public invited to participate. Expressed frustration over repeated delays of a Southwest Fresno rezoning item; requested firm scheduling to respect residents' time. Recommended postponing the plan discussion until after the budget cycle for more thorough review and public input. Condemned Community Medical Centers after a $31 million federal fine revealed misuse of patient care funds on inappropriate expenditures. Emphasized broken promises, resource misallocation, and called for renewed focus on patient care and accountability. Council President Karbassi Reports and Comments. Acknowledged the City Manager and Mayor for the National Public Works Week proclamation; acknowledged Public Works and Capital Projects staff for successful infrastructure improvements in District 2, including Blackstone, Herndon, and Shaw Avenues. Welcomed back Councilmember Richardson and thanked him for his annual military service. Highlighted joint effort with Councilmembers Maxwell and Perea on the copper wire theft ordinance; requested City Attorney share updates on enforcement and collaboration with Fresno County to address theft at the misdemeanor level. Reaffirmed commitment to cooperation following last year’s tax-sharing agreement, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 emphasizing progress in strengthening city-county relations. Noted that residents experience issues without regard to jurisdiction (city vs. county), and pledged continued joint problem-solving with County Supervisors, including Chavez and Bredefeld. Expressed support for expanded collaboration, including work with the City Attorney’s Office on aligned initiatives. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS Mayor Dyer Reports and Comments. Celebrated recent affordable housing milestones, including Mosaic Motel groundbreaking and Clinton Avenue Apartments ribbon cutting. Noted significant growth in housing development from 88 units in 2019 to a projected 1,600 units by 2026. Attributed success to partnerships with City Council, Assistant Director Skei, and the Housing Division. Reported Fresno lost its “Pro-Housing” state designation due to missing deadlines and criteria affecting eligibility for major funding. Only city in California to lose the status after being awarded it. Identified 7 unmet criteria (e.g., allowing residential in office zones, tiny homes, missing-middle housing plans, ADU parking reduction). Several related text amendments are expected to come before Council by June. Requested Council’s support for upcoming reforms to help regain the Pro-Housing designation. City Manager White Reports and Comments. Announced release of two key documents SEDA Housing Market Demand Analysis, and Public Facilities Financing Options Report which are available on the city's website; staff will follow up with Councilmembers to review details. Welcomed Cliff Long as the new Director of Economic Development, and is scheduling one-on-one meetings with Councilmembers. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS 9:10 A.M. ID 25-636 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 153 (Final Tract Map Number 6414) (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue) (Council District 1): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Annexation No. 153 (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 153 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). The above item was called to order at 10:25A.M. and there was no staff presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council: Public comment closed at 10:25 A.M. There was no Council discussion. RESOLUTION 2025-135 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-136 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-137 ADOPTED BILL B-17 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-17 On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza 9:15 A.M. ID 25-545 HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-01117; Rezone Application No. P23-01117; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03735; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 for approximately 3.90 acres of property located on the south side of East Belmont Avenue, between North Armstrong and North Temperance Avenues. (Council District 5) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 dated March 6, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to Sections 15070 and 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P23- 01117 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Roosevelt City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P23-01117 proposing to rezone the subject property from the RS-3/UGM (Single-Family Residential, Low Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district to the RS-5/UGM (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441 proposing to subdivide approximately 3.90 acres of property into a 30-lot single-family residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 2, 2025. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23- 03735 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for a reduction in setbacks and lot size, and an increase in lot coverage, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 2, 2025. The above item was called to order at 10:25 A.M. and was presented to Council by Planning Manager Trejo. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Bonique Emerson. Public comment closed at 10:27 A.M. Council discussion included; rezoning 3.9 acres from low-density to medium-density residential; the construction of 30 homes on the site; existing structures to be demolished per local, state, and federal standards; the proximity of a church and fully developed KB Homes community; the average lot size (approx. 3,800 sq. ft.) and comparison with adjacent properties to the west, and; the next steps for the project. RESOLUTION 2025-138 ADOPTED BILL B-18 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-18 On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza 9:20 A.M. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 ID 25-692 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 69 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number or 404-090-48, 404-090-53, & 404-090-54) (Southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 6) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 69 (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 69 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The above item was called to order at 10:35 A.M. and there was no staff presentation to Council. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council: Public comment closed at 10:35 A.M. There was no council discussion. RESOLUTION 2025-139 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-140 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-141 ADOPTED BILL B-19 INTRODUCED / ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE 2025-19 On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang and Esparza Recused: 1 - Richardson 9:35 A.M. ID 25-626 Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of refinancing of the Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park 1. ***RESOLUTION- Approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount of $71,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks by one of more limited liability companies, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) The above item was called to order at 10:35 A.M. and was presented to Council by Director Danisi. Upon call, no members of the public addressed Council. Public comment closed at 10:37 A.M. There was no council discussion. RESOLUTION 2025-142 ADOPTED On motion of Councilmember Vang, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza 10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025, 10:05 A.M.) ID 25-579 Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2025- 2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) CONTINUED AS NOTED City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 10:10 A.M. ID 25-659 Appearance by Debbie Nard regarding “Text Amendment P24-00794” (District 2 Resident) DID NOT APPEAR 10:13 A.M. ID 25-634 Appearance by Matthew Gillian regarding “Concerns about SEDA” (District 2 Resident) APPEARED 10:16 A.M. ID 25-527 Appearance by Andrew Feil regarding “SEDA & Fresno's Future Investments/Priorities” (District 1 Resident) APPEARED 10:19 A.M. ID 25-559 Appearance by Simon Biasell regarding “SEDA” (District 1 Resident) DID NOT APPEAR 10:22 A.M. ID 25-615 Appearance by Ivan Paz regarding “SEDA” (District 7 Resident) APPEARED 10:25 A.M. ID 25-616 Appearance by Shawn Wilson regarding “Southeast Development Area Plan” (District 3 Resident) DID NOT APPEAR 5:30 P.M. ID 25-642 Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 11 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No. 2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794. 2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following instances as noted below: a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the Office zone district; and b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential development in the Office zone district. The above item was called to order at 5:33 P.M. and was presented to Council by Planning Manager Pagoulatos. Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Lenore Schruber, Brandi N., John Krikorian, Kris Kuelper, Peter Nunez, Ben Granholm, Rodney J. Deluca, Jovana Moreles, Dirk Poeschel, Aline Reed, Sue Willams, Jeff, Boswell, Debbie Nard, Paula Moradian, Bruce, Moradian, Jose Sanchez, Michael V. Mathew, Brett Thompson, Sandi Sandberg, Kim Martin, Dennis Monahan, and JT Contrestano. Public comment closed at 7:16 P.M. Council discussion included: the origins and scope of the 500-foot buffer policy around schools; clarification on the current policy proposal; legal and procedural clarifications; clarification on misconceptions regarding notification and appeal rights; clarification of pro-housing designation and state requirements; clarification on cultural resources; clarification on historical safeguards; zoning and geographic clarifications; Herndon and Prospect Avenues; existing ministerial approval practices and concerns about ministerial approval; affordable housing and the current housing crisis; critiques of economic justification arguments; environmental review and project cost implications; the appeals process and public feedback; policy protections and process; the use of appeal authority by Councilmembers; community representation and opposition to Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY) labeling; Council authority and checks & balances, and; City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 12 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 continued engagement. BILL B-23 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER 5:35 P.M. ID 25-598 Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164. 2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan. 3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district. CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025, AT 5:35 P.M. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR Upon call, for public comment on all Consent, Contested Consent and Closed Session items, no members of the public addressed Council. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Perea, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza 2.-A. ID 25-604 Approval of the minutes for April 24, 2025, Regular Meeting APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 13 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 2.-B. ID 25-668 RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and accept the determination of just compensation for acquisition of real property and property rights for City Projects (Citywide). RESOLUTION 2025-143 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-C. ID 25-640 Actions pertaining to the Herndon Avenue Overlay Project from Valentine Avenue to Marks Avenue (Bid File No. 12500898) (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a construction contract amount not to exceed $992,655 to Avison Construction, Inc, of Madera, California, for the Herndon Overlay Project. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-D. ID 25-649 RESOLUTION - A resolution of the council of the City of Fresno, granting authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and authorize payment for the move and one year’s storage costs for the relocation of A & T Ceramic Tile as a result of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project, pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Act. (Council Districts 1 and 7) RESOLUTION 2025-144 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-E. ID 25-679 Actions pertaining to the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) Program: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept an additional $45,000 in grant funds, for a total amount of $425,650, and an extension from the International Affairs and Trade Unit within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (IATU) and execute related grant documents. 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement between Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) to increase the total fee amount by $45,000, for a total amount not to exceed $421,650, and extend the term to January 31, 2026, with performance period through December 31, 2025. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-F. ID 25-458 Approve an agreement with KIS Computer Center to purchase two Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems for the City Hall Data Center, City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 14 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 in the amount of $549,889.28; the Information Services Department (ISD) will utilize competitively bid California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract #3-18-70-2443Q to complete this purchase; and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-G. ID 25-674 Approve an Agreement with KIS Computer Center, for the purchase of a digital evidence storage system in an amount not to exceed $292,927.95 to enhance the Information Services Division's data management capabilities. The purchase will be made using California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) contract #:3-18-70-2443Q. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-H. ID 25-686 Approve a four-year business tax licensing software services agreement with Progressive Solutions, Inc. for a total contract value of $ 395,931.14 (Bid File 12500203). APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-I. ID 25-672 Actions pertaining to the 2023 State Earmark General Fund Pass Through Grant through the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Accepting State General Fund grant funds for Radio Bilingue to purchase property, complete entitlement and permitting processes, purchase equipment and complete design work for a new 9,000 sq. ft headquarters and broadcast facility and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). RESOLUTION 2025-145 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-J. ID 25-670 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 62nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No.2024-122 Appropriating $100,000 from Fiscal Year 2025 Fresno Metropolitan Museum Fund Carryover to the General City Purpose Department. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2025-146 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-K. ID 25-700 RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes). City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 15 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025 2.-L. ID 25-676 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 63rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to increase appropriations by $1,239,900 for Fire Department Expenditures (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2025-147 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-M. ID 25-583 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a grant of up to $180,000 from the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) to fund Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Senior Hot Meals programming and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds and sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2025-148 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-N. ID 25-666 Approve a one-year Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement with Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) to use FUSD high school pools for city-led swim lessons and recreational swim programming and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement with FUSD. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-O. ID 25-644 Approve Addendums for an agreement with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) in the amount not to exceed $51,610.67 for licensing, support services, upgrade and training and extending services through February 28, 2026. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-P. ID 25-422 Approve a Service Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. (TPOCC) to operate Bridge Point Triage Center offering 30 units serving individuals experiencing homelessness, located at 1642 L. Street, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $890,168.78 funded with Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. (Council District 3) (Bid File. 12500851) APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-R. ID 25-480 Approve a Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to operate Village of Hope located at 412 F. Street, a shelter offering 65 beds serving City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 16 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $1,986,072.25 funded with Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Round 3. (Council District 3) (Bid File No.12500851) RESOLUTION 2025- ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-S. ID 25-542 Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) for professional emergency shelter and street outreach services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the State Encampment area. The third amendment will not increase the overall funding provided to Poverello. The third amendment will allow the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Round-2 Shelter Operation and ERF Round-2 Outreach services to be extended through September 30, 2025. RESOLUTION 2025- ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-T. ID 25-569 Actions pertaining to the VMT Mitigation Program: 1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc., extending the contract performance date to September 30, 2025, with no additional funding. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-U. ID 25-651 Actions pertaining to the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for an affordable housing project located at 1302 Fulton Street (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for 1302 Fulton Street APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-V. ID 25-669 Actions pertaining to the formation of the Building Standards Appeals Board: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Establishing the Building Standards Appeals Board (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. BILL (for introduction) - Amending sections 11-504 - 11-510 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the Building Standards Appeals City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 17 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Board RESOLUTION 2025-149 ADOPTED BILL B-20 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-W. ID 25-645 Actions pertaining to the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $373,575 in total grant funding for the 2024 JAG Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the acceptance and administration of 2024 JAG Program 3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno regarding the 2024 JAG Program 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 56th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $298,000 for the Police Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2025-150 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-X. ID 25-671 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 54th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $34,200 for the Police Department’s Extended 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) RESOLUTION 2025-151 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-Y. ID 25-632 Actions pertaining to Site Improvements for the Department of Public Utilities Operations and Maintenance Facility (Project) (Bid File 12500107) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 58th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $2,625,700 for the Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract to Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California, in the amount not to exceed $2,584,590.00. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 18 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RESOLUTION 2025-152 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-Z. ID 25-653 Actions pertaining to the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment from west of Golden State Boulevard to Maple Avenue (Bid File 12500312) (Council Districts 3 and 5): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302(c)/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract to Teichert Construction, of Fresno, California, in the amount not to exceed of $8,738,800. 3. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, to increase compensation in the amount of $52,697, for a total contract amount of $447,687, and extend the term of the agreement to March 31, 2027. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-AA. ID 25-654 Reject all bids received for the purchase of four (4) Allen-Bradley PF755TL 800 HP ND Type 1 Variable Frequency Drives for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. (Bid File 12502008) (Council District 3) APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-BB. ID 25-655 Actions pertaining to the Requirements Contract with Dawson-Mauldin, LLC., to Furnish and Install Permanent Asphalt Concrete Pavement Repairs (Bid File 12302384) (Citywide): 1. Approve an increase to the requirements contract to an annual amount not to exceed of $1,634,299.00; 2. Authorize an extension option to extend the requirements contract for an additional three years, with the total contract amount not to exceed $6,440,197.00. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-CC. ID 25-624 Reject all bids received for Requirements Contract for Painting Services (Bid File 12501308). (Citywide) APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-DD. ID 25-625 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 59th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $209,700 for High-Speed Rail Development Services in the Public Works Department. (Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 19 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 RESOLUTION 2025-153 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-EE. ID 25-635 RESOLUTION - Dedicating those portions of City-owned property for public street purposes on the northwest corner of G Street and El Dorado . (Council District 3) RESOLUTION 2025-154 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-FF. ID 25-637 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6387 as Annexation Number 156 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:10 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1) RESOLUTION 2025-155 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-GG. ID 25-638 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6387 as Annexation Number 004 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:15 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1) RESOLUTION 2025-156 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-HH. ID 25-639 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as Annexation Number 005 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:20 am. (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue) (Council District 1) RESOLUTION 2025-157 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-II. ID 25-662 RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6449 as Annexation Number 157 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:25 am. (Located on the City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 20 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue and North Bryan Avenue) (Council District 1) RESOLUTION 2025-158 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-JJ. ID 25-641 RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6392, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements, located on the south side of East Florence Ave. just west of South Walnut Ave. (Council District 3) RESOLUTION 2025-159 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-KK. ID 25-691 Actions pertaining to Initiating Proceedings and Declaring Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for the City of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and setting the public hearing for June 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (Citywide) 1. RESOLUTION - Initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessment for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No . 1 2. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to levy and collect the annual assessment for landscaping and lighting maintenance District No. 1 RESOLUTION 2025-160 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2025-161 ADOPTED APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-LL. ID 25-565 Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) CNG Station Concrete Pad Replacement project: 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. 25-565, dated April 28, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2. 2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $249,019.00 with Dave Christian Construction Co. Inc. a California corporation, for construction services to replace the concrete vehicle landing pad at the public CNG station located in the Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus yard. (Bid file no. 12500720) 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 21 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 2. ID 25-631 Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Northwest Bus -MM. Sales, Inc. for the purchase of nine (9) medium-accessible paratransit cutaway unleaded vehicles in the amount of $1,178,430.00 plus any applicable sales tax. APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-OO. ID 25-549 Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Business License - Exemptions for Honorably Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans and Active Duty or Reservist Military Personnel During approval of the agenda City Clerk Stermer announced the cosponsors have amended the agenda title to read “Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Business License - Exemptions for Honorably Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans, Small-Enterprise Relief for Veteran Entrepreneurs (SERVE) Act’”. BILL B-21 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-PP. ID 25-704 BILL - (For Introduction) Amending section 12-2104 of the Fresno Municipal Code regarding responsibility for marijuana cultivation. BILL B-22 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR 2.-Q. ID 25-426 Approve service agreements with Elevate Community Services, Inc. (Elevate) for the operation of the following three emergency shelters (Bid File 12500851) (Council District 3) 1. Fresno Home located at 2550 W. Clinton Avenue, a shelter providing 50 beds for families experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00, funded through the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program 2. Parkway Inn located at 959 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 62 units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,679,099.00, funded through the HHAP program 3. Valley Inn located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 106 units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 in an amount City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 22 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 not to exceed $1,324,921.00, funded through the HHAP program Councilmembers Arias moved the above item to Contested Consent to discuss the shelter operator transition. Council discussion included: organizations that withdrew from shelter operations; the proposed operator and concerns about transparency and potential monopolization; lack of visibility into non-selected applicants and why responsibilities were not split among multiple providers; how the request for qualifications process differs from a competitive request for proposals process; performance benchmarks, and; concerns over monopoly and conflicts of interest. TABLED TO JUNE 5, 2025 OR JUNE 12, 2025 On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be TABLED to June 5, 2025, or June 12, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza 2.-NN. ID 25-667 Reject all proposals of a three-year base contract, with options for four one-year extensions, for the purchase of a mobile fare payments and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform (Bid File 12401701). Councilmember Maxwell moved the above item to Contested Consent to discuss the proposed technology. Council discussion included: the fare system and e-ticketing; bid rejection and procurement concerns; timing and rationale for the item; integration with existing services, and; Measure “C” and data utilization. APPROVED On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 23 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION Upon call, the following members of the public addressed the Commission with unscheduled communication: Yesenia Madrid, and Reina Madrid. 4. CITY COUNCIL 5. CLOSED SESSION During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that would be discussed in closed session. Council withdrew to closed session at 11:18 A.M. 5.-A. ID 25-699 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; Sumeet Malhi Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39); 2. Fresno City Employees Association (FCEA); 3. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Basic), Unit 4; 4. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 5 (Fire Basic); 5. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027 (ATU); 6. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 100 (IBEW); 7. Fresno Police Officers Association (FPOA Management); 8. International Association of Firefighters, Local 202, Unit 10 (Fire Management); 9. City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA); 10. City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA). 11. Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented Employees in Unit 2 (Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes): Airport Public Safety Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 24 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item. DISCUSSED 5.-B. ID 25-660 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Alan Soghoian v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management, Claim No.: 1010106228ADR1 The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item. DISCUSSED 5.-C. ID 25-661 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Michael King v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management, Claim Nos.: 10101061824 and 1010103234 The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item. DISCUSSED 5.-D. ID 25-698 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Kay Moseley v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 25 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 22CECG02902. The above item was not discussed in closed session. TABLED 5.-E. ID 25-727 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Jacqueline Lyday vs. City of Fresno et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03714 The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item. DISCUSSED 5.-F. ID 25-728 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Geico General Insurance Company vs. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. Pending Case Transfer; San Joaquin Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2025-0000518 The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item. DISCUSSED 5.-G. ID 25-702 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item. DISCUSSED 5.-H. ID 25-701 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Attorney 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 26 City Council Meeting Minutes May 22, 2025 Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open session announcements for this item. DISCUSSED ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned the meeting from open session at 7:33 P.M. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the June 12, 2025, regular meeting. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 27