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Fresno, CA · June 10, 2025

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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 Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:00 AM Council Chambers Budget Hearings - Continued from June 6, 2025 Vote on Budget Motions The City Council for the City of Fresno convened in budget hearing session on June 10, 2024, at 9:10 A.M. 9:10 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 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Councilmember Maxwell led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVE AGENDA The agenda for the budget hearing was approved at the start of the meeting on June 2, 2025. On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 Aye: 7 - Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Budget Motions) ID 25-731 Vote on Budget Motions Upon call, the following members of the public addressed Council: Jovana Morales, Rosa De Leon, Damaris Sid, Kiel Lopez Schmidt, Ari C., Elliot Bailey. During discussion, Councilmembers made a total of 21 additional motions (#61 thru #81), as detailed below. On motion of Councilmember Esparza to approve all motions, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Perea, Maxwell, Vang, Richardson and Esparza Absent: 1 - Arias Council Motions Made June 10, 2025 Vice President Arias motioned (#61) $500,000 for the EPA Community Wide assessment Grant and $750,000 to the Brownfields Revolving Loan fund for a total of $1.25 million to the Planning and Development department budget. Seconded by Councilmember Maxwell. (Planning & Development) Vice President Arias motioned (#62) to allocate $501,100 for the basketball courts at Neilson Park to include repairs, resurfacing, restriping, new basketball hoops, painting of existing light poles, new picnic and ADA path for travel area from the Measure "P" category 1 fund 2711 of unprogrammed dollars. Seconded by Councilmember Maxwell. (PARCS) Vice President Arias motioned (#63) for PARCS department to find alternative office space. $2,000,000 million towards improvements towards the playground at Dickey Park as much of it that can come from Measure "P" as possible in accordance to the Master Plan for the Dickey Youth. Seconded by Council President Karbassi. (PARCS) Councilmember Richardson motioned (#64) Left turn phasing signal at City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 Millbrook and Nees with an estimated cost of $100,000 to be completed in FY 2026. Seconded by Councilmember Perea. (Public Works) Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#65) $80,000 for the shade structure at Vinland Park. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (PARCS) Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#66) $15,000 for the Cary Park Little League Team. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (PARCS) Councilmember Vang motioned (#67) to fund the road diet on California between Clovis and Fowler with amount of cost design and construction to be based on engineering estimates In amount of $100,000. Seconded by Council President Karbassi. (Public Works) Councilmember Vang motioned (#68) to continue the travel pathway or sidewalk along Armstrong Ave heading south to Church Ave and along Church between Fowler and Armstrong Ave. Seconded by Council President Karbassi. (Public Works) Councilmember Perea motioned (#69) to allocate $100,000 to fund LGBTQ+ nonprofit grants program. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (General City Purpose) Councilmember Perea motioned (#70) for $100,000 to reactive the City of Fresno's youth commission. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (PARCS) Council President Karbassi motioned (#71) to allocate $207,000 to swing sets at Logan Park. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (PARCS) Council President Karbassi motioned (#72) to allocate $207,000 to swing sets at Orchid Park. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (PARCS) Council President Karbassi motioned (#73) for the following improvements at Stallion Park $920,900 for playground improvements, $305,000 for restroom renovations, and $50,000 for other improvements. As much as possible funding from Measure "P". Seconded by Vice President Arias. (PARCS) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 Council President Karbassi motioned (#74) for $400,100 for design cost for new neighborhood park at Barstow and Veterans. Seconded by Councilmember Maxwell. (PARCS) Council President Karbassi motioned (#75) to allocate up to $150,000 towards the creation of an Ag Land Mitigation Fee Program. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (Planning & Development) Council President Karbassi motioned (#76) for $1,200,000 million for left turn phasing at Bullard and Van Ness. Seconded by Vice President Arias. (Public Works) Council President Karbassi motioned (#77) for $200,000 for a potential district wide CFD for Districts 2 and 4. Seconded by Councilmember Richardson. (Public Works) Council President Karbassi motioned (#78) for $203,700 for corridor maintenance as outlined by Staff on Marks between Sierra and Shaw. Seconded by Councilmember Perea. (Public Works) Council President Karbassi motioned (#79) for $50,000 for corridor maintenance West between Bullard and Barstow. Seconded by Councilmember (Public Works) Council President Karbassi motioned (#80) for $10,000,000 million for the West area to be funded towards the full completion of Veterans Blvd to be fully funded by Measure "C". Seconded by Councilmember Maxwell. (Public Works) Councilmember Maxwell motioned (#81) $540,000 for an additional amenities at Les Kimber park from Category 2 Fund 2700 of Measure "P" funds. Seconded by Councilmember Esparza. (PARCS) Council Requests for Information Made June 10, 2025 Vice President Arias requested a list of all the 33 items needed to obtain the pro housing designation. (Planning & Development) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes June 10, 2025 Council President Karbassi requested regarding Orchid Park, how much of the cost is because of the ADA inclusive seat? (PARCS) Council President Karbassi requested estimates for Bullard and Forker left turn phasing. (Public Works) ADJOURNMENT City Council recessed the June 10, 2025, Budget Hearings at 10:28 A.M. to be resumed Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the June 26, 2025, regular meeting. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5

Agenda

City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721 www.fresno.gov Meeting Agenda - Final-revised Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:00 AM Budget Hearings - Continued from June 6, 2025 Vote on Budget Motions Council Chambers 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 City Council Meeting Agenda - June 10, 2025 Final-revised Budget Hearings - Continued June 6, 2025, budget hearings will be considered one continuous meeting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall located at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. To be called to speak during a meeting, please fill out a speaker card (located throughout the chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for any additional public comment. Unless otherwise announced, 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 WRITTEN PUBLIC 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 being 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. 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/#information 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). City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 2 City Council Meeting Agenda - June 10, 2025 Final-revised 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/gov/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cityoffresnomeetings/streams 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 6) Zoom: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7xJBW8h2QuKtZpm1lt1kdQ Should any of the viewing methods above experience technical difficulties, the Council meeting will continue uninterrupted. Meetings will only be paused to address verified technical issues that interrupt public participation during meetings. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If reasonable ADA accommodations are needed, including sign language interpretation, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. Also contact the Office of the City Clerk if spoken language translation is required. Accommodation and language requests should be made a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 3 City Council Meeting Agenda - June 10, 2025 Final-revised GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decision-maker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $500 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding. City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 4 City Council Meeting Agenda - June 10, 2025 Final-revised PLEASE NOTE: Council will call for public comment at the start of each budget hearing day. 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag APPROVE AGENDA Monday, June 2, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. ID 25-705 General Fund Overview ID 25-706 General Services Department ID 25-707 Information Services Department ID 25-708 Finance Department ID 25-709 Airports Department ID 25-710 Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. ID 25-711 Capital Projects Department ID 25-712 Economic Development Department ID 25-713 Planning and Development Department ID 25-714 Public Works Department ID 25-715 Department of Transportation / FAX ID 25-716 Animal Center Department Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. ID 25-717 Personnel Services Department ID 25-718 Fire Department City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 5 City Council Meeting Agenda - June 10, 2025 Final-revised ID 25-719 Police Department ID 25-720 Convention Center / Stadium ID 25-721 Department of Public Utilities Thursday, June 5, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. ID 25-722 Office of the City Clerk / Copy Center ID 25-723 City Attorney’s Office ID 25-724 General City Purpose ID 25-725 Office of Mayor & City Manager ID 25-726 City Council Offices Friday, June 6, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. ID 25-730 Reserved for Budget Overflow Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Budget Motions) ID 25-731 Vote on Budget Motions Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Final Budget) A. ID 25-826 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2026 Salary Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors: Personnel Services Department B. ID 25-827 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2026 Position Authorization Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors: Finance Department C. ID 25-828 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors: Finance Department D. ID 25-829 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2026 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 6 City Council Meeting Agenda - June 10, 2025 Final-revised Sponsors: Finance Department E. ID 25-830 ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the FY 2026 Investment Policy for Public Funds (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors: Finance Department F. ID 25-831 ***BILL - (For Introduction and Adoption) - Adoption of Property Tax override (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) Sponsors: Finance Department Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting / Reserved for the Final Vote on Budget, if needed) ID 25-733 Reserved for Final Vote on Budget ADJOURNMENT City of Fresno ***Subject to Mayoral Veto Page 7

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