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August 14, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised ·Regular Meeting

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  1. 1 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
  2. 2 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:
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 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).
  6. 6 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.
  7. 7 VIEWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live:
  8. 8 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
  9. 9 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.
  10. 10 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.
  11. 11 PAGE BREAK
  12. 12 9:14 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  17. 17 Proclamation of “Marek Warszawski Day” ID 25-1089 PRESENTED
  18. 18 Proclamation for “California Fresh Farmers Market Association - River Park Farmers Market” ID 25-996 TABLED
  19. 19 Proclamation for “Immunization Awareness Month” ID 25-1028 PRESENTED
  20. 20 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  21. 21 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  22. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  23. 23 9:10 A.M.
  24. 24 HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P24-01344, requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 alcohol license (sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold) at an existing business located at 2717 North Hughes Avenue, between North Weber and West Princeton Avenues (Council District 1) 1. CONSIDER the Appellant’s appeal of the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P24-01344 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 alcohol license (sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold) at an existing business. ID 25-795 WITHDRAWN Pass
  25. 25 9:15 A.M. #1
  26. 26 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P24-04526; Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502; Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6502/P24-04526/P24-04527/P25-00027 for approximately 39.51 acres of property located on the north side of East McKinley Avenue, between North Temperance and North De Wolf Avenues (Council District 7) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6502/P24-04526/P24-04527/P25-00027 dated July 16, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P24-04526 (for the McKinley-Temperance No. 1b Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527 proposing to pre-zone approximately 23.56 acres of the subject property from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-4 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Low Density) zone district; and approximately 15.50 acres of the subject property from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural) zone district to the City of Fresno OS (Open Space) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 proposing to subdivide approximately 23.56 acres of property into a 119-lot single-family residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated August 6, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527 and the related environmental assessment. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027 proposing to modify the RS-4 zone district development standards, for 28 of the proposed lots, to allow for private gated streets; a reduction in the minimum lot size, width, and depth; a reduction in the minimum garage, street side yard, and rear yard setbacks; and, an increase in the maximum lot coverage requirement, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated August 6, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 and the related environmental assessment. ID 25-1008 ADOPTED Pass
  27. 27 9:15 A.M. #2
  28. 28 HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3) ID 25-1017 TABLED
  29. 29 9:20 A.M.
  30. 30 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870; Development Permit Application No. P23-00149; and related Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 for ±80.91 acres of property located on the west side of South Cherry Avenue between East North and East Central Avenues (Council District 3) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 dated May 22, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P21-05778 (for the North-Cherry No. 3b Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited Agricultural) zone district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH (Heavy Industrial) zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of Fresno IH/ANX (Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overly) zone district (±35.77 acres). 4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P23-00149, requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility for the purpose of providing less-than-truckload freight services, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05778, Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related environmental assessment. ID 25-1026 TABLED
  31. 31 9:25 A.M. JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRESNO JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY
  32. 32 Actions pertaining to issuance and sale of Series 2025 Lease Revenue Bonds for Public Safety projects: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority of lease revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed an aggregate $60 million, authorizing the execution and delivery of a master facilities lease, a master facilities sublease, a bond purchase agreement, an official statement and a continuing disclosure certificate; and authorizing execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the financing. (City action) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. RESOLUTION of the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority authorizing the issuance and sale of Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Safety Projects) series 2025, authorizing the execution and delivery of a trust agreement, a master facilities lease, a master facilities sublease, a bond purchase agreement, and an official statement, and authorizing the taking of all necessary actions relating to issuance of the bonds. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the release of facilities and amendment of the Master Facilities Lease and Master Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Authority lease revenue bonds and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection therewith. (City action) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 4. RESOLUTION of the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority authorizing the release of facilities and amendment of the Master Facilities Lease and Master Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Authority lease revenue bonds and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection therewith. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action) ID 25-1059 ADOPTED Pass
  33. 33 10:00 A.M.
  34. 34 Appearance by John Culwell regarding “Alternative Methods to Chicken Ordinance” (District 6 Resident) ID 25-1012 TABLED
  35. 35 10:03 A.M.
  36. 36 Appearance by Debbie Nard regarding “Adequate Public Notice for Text Amendment P24-00794” (District 2 Resident) ID 25-1046 PRESENTED
  37. 36 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  38. 37 10:06 A.M.
  39. 38 Appearance by Paula Moradian regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District 2 Resident) ID 25-1054 PRESENTED
  40. 39 10:09 A.M.
  41. 40 Appearance by Dennis Nard regarding “Prospect Apartment Project” (District 2 Resident) ID 25-1065 PRESENTED
  42. 41 10:12 A.M.
  43. 42 Appearance by Suzan Griffin regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District 2 Resident) ID 25-1066 PRESENTED
  44. 43 10:15 A.M.
  45. 44 Appearance by Tom Griffin regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District 2 Resident) ID 25-1067 TABLED
  46. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  47. 2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for July 17, 2025, Regular Meeting, and July 28, 2025, Special Meeting ID 25-1096 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  48. 2.-B. Reject all bids received for Convention Center Management Services. (Bid File 12501852) (Council District 3) ID 25-1105 APPROVED Pass
  49. 2.-C. Approve a Property Tax Allocation Agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno County Fire Protection District for a period of 10 years, effective through August 18, 2035 ID 25-1093 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 49 PAGE BREAK
  51. 2.-D. Approve Contract Change Order No. 04 in the amount of $92,731.92, with no additional working days for overruns of various bid item quantities, additional roadway excavation for areas not included in the original contract, and the addition of sod to restore homeowners’ disturbed lawns with Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California for the Muir Elementary Safe Routes Project - Project ID PW00893. (Bid File 12301163-12561) (Council District 3) ID 25-1032 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  52. 2.-E. Approve Contract Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $122,470.55, with fifty-eight (58) additional working days for additional improvements to Les Kimber Park for the installation of one monument sign, the redesign at the intersection of West Creek Village and Church Avenue, storm drain adjustments on the west side of the project, the installation of one four-inch water service and the installation of shotcrete at the play area with Avison Construction Company, Incorporated of Madera, California for the Transformative Climate Communities Park at MLK Magnet Core Project - Project ID PW00857. (Bid File 12302905) (Council District 3) ID 25-1034 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  53. 2.-F. Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Bericon Partners, LLC for office space located at 5051-5059 East McKinley Avenue (Council District 4): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a lease agreement between the City of Fresno and Bericon Partners, LLC, a California limited liability company, to lease office space for one year with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms, starting at $58,059 a year with a 1.5% annual increase, totaling $176,802 over three years in rent plus the City’s proportionate share of utility costs ID 25-959 APPROVED Pass
  54. 2.-G. Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and River Park Properties III, for real property located at 2314 Mariposa Street, Fresno, CA 93721 for the Police Department as a new Headquarters (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a 21-year lease agreement between the City of Fresno and River Park Properties III, a California limited partnership, to lease real property for the purpose of a new Police Department Headquarters, starting at $0 in the first year, then $1,285,598 annually for years two through six, subject to a 10% increase every fifth year thereafter, totaling $29,838,618 over 21 years in rent plus operating costs ID 25-1056 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  55. 2.-H. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to accept $500,000 in total Grant Funds and approving the application for grant funds for the Youth Community Access Program (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-1071 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  56. 2.-I. Actions pertaining to Professional Consultant Services for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assessment and Compliance Documents (Bid File 12502412): 1. Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with SWCA, Inc. dba SWCA Environmental Consultants, in the amount not to exceed $500,000, to provide environmental consulting services for the Community Development Division, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funded projects, programs, and activities through June 30, 2030. ID 25-881 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  57. 2.-J. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for and acceptance of funding from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program of the California Housing and Community Development Department for the development of affordable multi-family and single-family housing, owner-occupied home rehabilitation, and down payment assistance to benefit low- and moderate-income persons, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-1003 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  58. 2.-K. Actions pertaining to Annexation Application No. P25-00756, relating to approximately 2.00 acres of the East Belmont and North Minnewawa Avenues right-of-way between North Dewitt and North Bush Avenues (Council District 7) 1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P25-00756 dated August 14, 2025, a finding that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to initiate the annexation of the “Belmont-Minnewawa Avenues Reorganization” with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) ID 25-1058 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  59. 2.-L. Actions pertaining to Annexation Application No. P25-00757, relating to approximately 0.84 acres of the East Clinton Avenue right-of-way between North Millbrook Avenue and North Sixth Street (Council District 4) 1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P25-00757, a finding that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), dated August 14, 2025. 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to initiate the annexation of the “Clinton-Millbrook Avenues Reorganization” with the Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCO”) ID 25-1060 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-M. Approve the Second Amendment to the Requirements Contract with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., a Delaware corporation, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $1,703,279.59 and increase the total contract amount not-to-exceed $9,721,461.39, for the fifth and final year of the Contract to purchase ferric chloride and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the second amendment on behalf of the City. Bid File 9562 (Citywide) ID 25-1069 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  61. 2.-N. Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., of Concord, California, in the amount of $383,798.00, to increase the total contract amount to $2,300,691.00, and extend the term of the Agreement to January 31, 2026 for the Groundwater and Landfill Remediation Services at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill. (Council District 3) ID 25-1033 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  62. 2.-O. Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with The Drala Project, Inc., dba The Redesign Group, for the purchase of enterprise-grade service and storage units for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System Upgrades, for an amount not to exceed $519,302.00, through California Participating Addendum No. 7-23-70-55-01 under NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement No. 23026 with Dell Marketing L.P. ID 25-1036 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  63. 2.-P. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 433-485-13 as Annexation No. 70 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9:10 am. (Northwest corner of North Marty Avenue and West Shields Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 25-1023 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  64. 2.-Q. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the execution of Master Agreements, Award Agreements and Program Supplements for state-funded transit projects related to state transportation assistance authorized and administered by The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), or The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-999 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  65. 2.-R. ***RESOLUTION - Naming the 49-Acre Park at 2155 South Peach Ave. “Southeast Fresno Sports Complex” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-1074 ADOPTED Pass
  66. 2.-S. ***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to take all Steps Necessary to Conduct a Fee Analysis Detailing the Costs Associated with Administering and Enforcing a Proposed Tobacco Retail License Program and to Recommend Associated Fees for Adoption by the City Council (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-904 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  67. 2.-T. ***RESOLUTION - Discontinuing Enforcement of the No Parking Ordinance in the Lowell Neighborhood (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-1114 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  68. 67 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  69. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  70. 69 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  71. 70 Public Comment Received - Accepted by Council President ID 25-1151
  72. 71 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  73. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  74. 4.-A. Update on the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno and Uptown, LP for the Uptown Apartments housing development project ID 25-1115
  75. 4.-B. Update on the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno and 2500 MLK, LLC., for the West Creek Village housing development ID 25-1116
  76. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  77. 75 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the August 28, 2025, regular meeting.
  78. 5.-A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; 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 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 ID 25-1095 DISCUSSED
  79. 5.-B. CONSULTATION WITH CHIEF OF POLICE - Government Code Section 54957(a) Topic: Matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings and the security of essential public services, the public’s right to access them, or a threat to critical infrastructure controls or critical infrastructure information relating to cybersecurity. ID 25-1035 DISCUSSED
  80. 78 PAGE BREAK
  81. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Herndon-Riverside Coalition for Responsible Community Planning v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court; Case No.: 24CECG02208 ID 25-1022 DISCUSSED
  82. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Josephine Dwelshauvers vs. City of Fresno et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG00756 ID 25-1099 DISCUSSED
  83. 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Robert Chavez, Jr. v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management, Claim No. 1010102186-ADR-1 ID 25-1044 DISCUSSED
  84. 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities Court of Appeal Case No.: F084662; and Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno Court of Appeal Case No.: F084666 (PARCS Department) ID 25-1104 DISCUSSED
  85. 5.-G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case ID 25-1020 DISCUSSED
  86. 84 PAGE BREAK
  87. 5.-H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case ID 25-1021 DISCUSSED
  88. 5.-I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case ID 25-1117 DISCUSSED
  89. 87 ADJOURNMENT
  90. 88 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  91. 89 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  92. 90 EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 2:00 P.M. • October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M. • November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
  93. 91 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE