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City Council
Meeting details
- Meeting name
- City Council
- Agenda status
- Final
- Meeting date/time
- Thu, Jan 15, 2026 · 9:00 AM
- Minutes status
- Final
- Location
- Council Chambers Regular Meeting
- Published minutes
- Minutes
- eComment
- Not available
- Meeting video
- Not available
Agenda 74
- The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the January 29, 2026, regular meeting.
- APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAROn motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Councilmember Vang, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
VoteAye 6Absent 1
- The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
Meeting & participation information
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.
Meeting & participation information
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
- VIEWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live:
Meeting & participation information
1) City of Fresno website: https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx (click “In Progress” to view the live meeting). 2) Community Media Access Collaborative website: https://cmac.tv/ 3) YouTube - City of Fresno Council, Boards and Commissions Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ld83D8QGn1YBDw6aD5dZA/videos 4) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FresnoCA/videos 5) Cable Television: Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T Channel 99 6) Zoom: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_7xJBW8h2QuKtZpm1lt1kdQMeeting & participation information
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. The City is pleased to offer live translation services for all City Council meetings through Wordly AI. Community members can now follow the proceedings in their preferred language by accessing the live translation feature. To use this service, simply click the link below during any City Council meeting. https://attend.wordly.ai/join/OKUS-5089. To access the QR Code please visit https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.Meeting & participation information
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.- 9:12 A.M. ROLL CALL
- Invocation by Dr. Jerome E. Jackson from the Christian Community Baptist Church
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- APPROVE AGENDAOn motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED AS AMENDED
VoteAye 7
- 9:00 A.M. 2026 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
- On motion of Councilmember Maxwell to re-elect Council President Karbassi as Council President and to elect Councilmember Esparza as Vice President, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 6Abstain 1
- Annalisa PereaAbstain
- Brandon VangAye
- Miguel Angel AriasAye
- Mike KarbassiAye
- Nelson EsparzaAye
- Nick RichardsonAye
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- On motion of Council President Karbassi to elect Councilmember Arias as Chair and to elect Vice President Esparza as Vice Chair, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 7
- PRESENTED
- PRESENTEDID 26-45Proclamation of “Brian Hughes”Documents 1
- PRESENTEDDocuments 1
- PRESENTEDDocuments 1
- PRESENTED
- PRESENTEDID 26-11Proclamation of Ralph EdwardsDocuments 1
- 9:10 A.M.
- TABLEDDocuments 1526-5 Exhibit A - Aerial Map26-5 Exhibit B - Vicinity Map26-5 Exhibit C - Fresno General Plan Land Use & Zoning Map26-5 Exhibit D - Proposed Annexation Boundary Exhibit26-5 Exhibit E - Fresno Municipal Code Findings26-5 Exhibit F - Public Hearing Notice Radius Map (1,000 feet)26-5 Exhibit G - Environmental Assessment No. R-17-020 [4-20-2018]26-5 Exhibit H - Environmental Assessment No. P24-02150 [11-19-2025]26-5 Exhibit I - City Council Ordinance Bill for Pre-zone Application No. R-17-02026-5 Exhibit J - Neighborhood Meeting Summary26-5 Exhibit K - Public Comment Received26-5 Exhibit L - Planning Commission Resolution No. 13934 (Annexation Application No. P24-02150)26-5 Exhibit M - City Council Resolution for Annexation Application No. P24-0215026-5 Exhibit N - Levine Act Form26-5 Exhibit O - City Council Hearing PowerPoint Presentation
- 9:15 A.M.
- On motion of Vice President Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTEDDocuments 1
VoteAye 7
- 9:20 A.M. JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY OF FRESNO IN ITS CAPACITY AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FRESNO, AND FRESNO REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
- On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Vice President Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTED
VoteAye 7
- 2.-A.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-B.TABLED
- 2.-C.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-D.On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVEDDocuments 2
VoteAye 5Absent 2
- Annalisa PereaAye
- Brandon VangAye
- Miguel Angel AriasAbsent
- Mike KarbassiAbsent
- Nelson EsparzaAye
- Nick RichardsonAye
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- 2.-E.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-F.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-G.On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVEDDocuments 6
VoteAye 5Absent 2
- Annalisa PereaAye
- Brandon VangAye
- Miguel Angel AriasAbsent
- Mike KarbassiAbsent
- Nelson EsparzaAye
- Nick RichardsonAye
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- 2.-H.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-I.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-J.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 925-1746 Construction Contract-Avison Construction.pdf25-1746 Contract Change Order No. 1.pdf25-1746 Contract Change Order No. 2.pdf25-1746 Contract Change Order No. 3.pdf25-1746 Contract Change Order No. 4.pdf25-1746 Contract Change Order No. 5.pdf25-1746 Contract Change Order No. 6.pdf25-1746 Vicinity Map.pdf25-1746 Location Map.pdf
- 2.-K.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-L.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-M.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-N.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-O.On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Vice President Esparza, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVED
VoteAye 5Absent 2
- Annalisa PereaAye
- Brandon VangAye
- Miguel Angel AriasAbsent
- Mike KarbassiAbsent
- Nelson EsparzaAye
- Nick RichardsonAye
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- 2.-P.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-Q.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-R.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-S.On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTEDDocuments 4
VoteAye 6Absent 1
- 2.-T.On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:ADOPTEDDocuments 1
VoteAye 5Absent 2
- Annalisa PereaAbsent
- Brandon VangAye
- Miguel Angel AriasAye
- Mike KarbassiAbsent
- Nelson EsparzaAye
- Nick RichardsonAye
- Tyler MaxwellAye
- 2.-U.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-V.APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARAPPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDARDocuments 1
- 2.-W.On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Maxwell, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:APPROVEDDocuments 1
VoteAye 6Absent 1
- 2.-A.
- PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
- 5.-A.DISCUSSED
- 5.-B.DISCUSSED
- 5.-C.DISCUSSED
- 5.-D.DISCUSSED
- 5.-E.DISCUSSED
- ADJOURNMENT