City Council
Regular MeetingFresno, CA · February 10, 2026
Minutes
City of Fresno 2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Minutes
City Council
President - Mike Karbassi
Vice President - Nelson Esparza
Councilmembers:
Annalisa Perea, Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell,
Brandon Vang, Nick Richardson
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:15 AM Council Chambers
Special Meeting
The City Council met in special session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the
date and time above written.
10:30 A.M. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Arias joined the meeting at 10:49 A.M.
Present: 7 - Council President Mike Karbassi
Vice President Nelson Esparza
Councilmember Annalisa Perea
Councilmember Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Councilmember Brandon Vang
Councilmember Nick Richardson
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Councilmember Richardson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVE AGENDA
On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember
Perea, the AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Karbassi, Esparza, Perea, Maxwell, Vang and Richardson
Absent: 1 - Arias
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ID 26-180 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
CLOSED SESSION
Upon call, for public comment the following members of the public
addressed Council: Ashley, Alicia Rodriguez, Erin Burd, Dez Martinez, and
Nikki Real.
During open session, City Attorney Janz announced each of the items that
would be discussed in closed session.
Council withdrew to closed session at 10:49 A.M.
Council President Karbassi read the following statement: These are
completely my own comments. Fresno Unified School District faces budget
deficits for the upcoming school year. The district has stated that their focus
when faced with these cuts is to prioritize student outcomes. As a City
Council President, it is important to me that our students in Fresno are given
the best educational opportunities. This is why I strongly recommend the
district should not balance their budget by freezing wages on the lowest
paid employees in our district. I'm talking about our classified employees.
Classified employees ensure that Fresno students get to school, have safe
and healthy schools, and are fed every day. Without classified employees
Fresno Unified School District could not operate, and these workers deserve
respect and dignity because it's their jobs that provide for the care of the
children of our community. And that is my statement on that matter.
Council President Karbassi wished his father and Council Assistant Andrew
Kloose a happy birthday.
A. ID 26-177 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation
1 potential case
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open
session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
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B. ID 26-178 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation
1 potential case
The above item was discussed in closed session. There were no open
session announcements for this item.
DISCUSSED
C. ID 26-179 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation
1 potential case
The above item was discussed in closed session. City Attorney Janz
announced: The Council voted 5–0 in favor, with Councilmembers Karbassi,
Arias, Vang, Richardson, and Esparza voting affirmatively. Councilmembers
Perea and Maxwell were absent. The Council directed the City Attorney to
draft a resolution supporting the Health and Welfare Trust to ensure that the
contract dispute between Community and Blue Shield is resolved quickly
and favorably for City employees, including a retroactive provision. The
resolution is to be prepared for the next meeting.
DISCUSSED
ADJOURNMENT
The Council meeting adjourned from open closed session at 12:49 A.M.
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the
February 19, 2026, regular meeting
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Agenda
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
10:15 AM
Special Meeting
Council Chambers
City Council
President - Mike Karbassi
Vice President - Nelson Esparza
Councilmembers:
Annalisa Perea, Miguel Angel Arias, Tyler Maxwell, Brandon Vang, Nick
Richardson
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final February 10, 2026
THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE 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 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 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.
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).
a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov
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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/
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6) Zoom:
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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.
TRANSLATION SERVICES - The City of Fresno is committed to compliance 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.
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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.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO
DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
TIME: 10:15 A.M., or as soon thereafter as it may be heard
LOCATION: Council Chambers, City Hall
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:
10:15 A.M. ROLL CALL
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
ID 26-180 Notice of Special Meeting - Signed
Sponsors: Council President Karbassi
CLOSED SESSION
A. ID 26-177 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation
1 potential case
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
B. ID 26-178 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation
1 potential case
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
C. ID 26-179 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation
1 potential case
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Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the City Council
concerning this matter
ADJOURNMENT
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