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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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9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Michael Montano from Refinery Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Morning Ceremonials
Proclamation of “Honoring the Friendship of Outgoing Mayor of Münster, Germany Markus Lewe”
Proclamation of “Childhood Cancer Awareness”
Proclamation of “Central Valley Honor Flight”
Afternoon Ceremonials
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”
Proclamation of “Religious Freedom & Safety Day”
Proclamation of “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
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9:10 A.M.
Hearing to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 159 (Final Tract Map No. 6466) (Northeast corner of South Fordham Avenue and East Church Avenue): (Council District 5)
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 159; (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. 159. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
9:15 A.M. #1 (REMOVED FROM AGENDA)
HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the approval of Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-02113 and adoption of related Environmental Assessment No. P25-02621 for ± 3.44 acres of property located on the west side of North “H” Street Avenue, between North Palm and North Harrison Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department.
1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental Assessment Application No. P25-02621, a determination that the project is exempt under Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. RECOMMEND DENIAL (to the City Council) of the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director approving Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-02113 and Environmental Assessment Application No. P25-02621.
9:15 A.M. #2
HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee; and related Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129.
1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129, adopting Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091, Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, Adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, as Related to the Adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study.
a. ADOPT the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and
b. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled Nexus Study, Reduction Program, and Capital Improvement Plan as described in the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study document dated September 2025, prepared pursuant to the requirements of California Public Resources Code Section 21099, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.3(B), 15064.7, and 15126.4, and the Mitigation Fee Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
a. ADOPT the Nexus Study based on the Council’s determination that the Vehicle Miles Reduction Program and Nexus Study was prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and meets all requirements for a nexus study
b. ADOPT the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the Council’s determination that the CIP was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act.
c. ADOPT the Program inclusive of the VMT Mitigation Fee based on the Council’s determination that the public facilities, services, and amenities contemplated are individually and collectively necessary to contribute to the reduction of VMT Citywide, and that the VMT Mitigation Fee is in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and is supported by the Nexus Study.
3. ***BILL B-43 (Introduced October 16, 2025)(For Adoption) - Adding Article 4.17 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 593rd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee in the Planning Section for Planning and Development Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
9:20 A.M. (CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 20, 2025, AT 9:20 A.M.)
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.
9:25 A.M. Joint Meeting of the City Council, The City in Its Capacity as Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Fresno and The Fresno Revitalization Corporation
Actions pertaining to the City-owned property located at 815 Fulton Street (APN: 468-28-23T; 0.6 Acres) and Housing Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency owned properties located at 829 & 835 Fulton Street (APN(s): 468-282-05T (0.08 Acres) & 468-282-22T (0.09 Acres)), near the West corner of Fulton and Inyo (Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring property located at 815 Fulton Street (APN: 468-28-23T) to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Action Only); and
2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 468-28-23T (815 Fulton Street) for an affordable housing development. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Action Only); and
3. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) 468-28-05T & 468-28-22T (829 & 835 Fulton Street) for an affordable housing development. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and
4. Approve a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno, the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor, and The Park Partners, LLC.
9:30 A.M.
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
1. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider financing and refinancing of the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of multifamily rental housing (the “Project”). The new bonds will be issued by the Authority. As a jurisdiction in which the facilities are located, the Council must consider authorizing the Authority to issue the obligations for such purposes.
2. ***RESOLUTION- Approving a plan of finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for a qualified multifamily rental housing for the benefit of 3720 E Ventura Ave., L.P., and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes for October 16, 2025
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Actions pertaining to the Sequoia Brewery located at 777 East Olive in the City of Fresno:
1. Ratify the Lease Assignment and Amendment Agreement between J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability company, J&A Mash No More, a California limited liability company and the City of Fresno.
2. Approve the Transfer Agreement between J&A Mash No More, a California limited liability company, J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability company and the City of Fresno.
3. Approve the Restated and Amended Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions between the City of Fresno, and J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability company, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, a corporation.
Approve the First Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation to extend the term of the agreement through February 28, 2026. (Council District 3)
Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 to the Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer Ordinance”
Approve the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California, for professional engineering design services for unspecified Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Funded and Non-AIP Funded Capital Projects in an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Council District 4)
Actions pertaining to Lafayette Park Improvements Project (Bid File 12600060) (Council District 7):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00354, for the Lafayette Park Improvements Project;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $469,836.58 to Rakkar Development and Construction, of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Lafayette Park Improvements Project.
Actions pertaining to Bigby Villa Park Improvements Project (Bid File 12600042) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00328, for the Bigby Villa Park Improvements Project;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $629,766.17 to Rakkar Development and Construction, of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Bigby Villa Park Improvements Project.
Reject all bids received for the Romain Learner Pool Project. (Bid File No. 12600072) (Council District 7)
Approve the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Industrial Door Company of Sacramento, California, for four-fold door installation with National Garage Door of Rancho Cordova, California for the Fire Station 12 Project - Project ID XC00050. (Bid File 125000492) (Council District 1)
Approve Contract Change Order No. 03 with Avison Construction Incorporated of Madera, California in the amount of $235,536.06 with seventeen (17) additional working days for the Chinatown Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Project 1 and Chinatown Urban Greening Project 6. (Bid File No. 12302719) (Council District 3)
Approve Contract Change Order No. 12 in the decreased amount of $448,730.75, with no additional working days for Bid Item overruns and underruns in striping, utility adjustments, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving with Cal Valley Construction Inc. of Fresno, California for City of Fresno Paving Bid Package at Various Locations Project - Project ID SM00050. (Bid File 12402606) (Council Districts - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).
Approval of items related to the renewal of a tourism business improvement district upon verification of a sufficient number of valid petitions collected to support the renewal of the district
1. RESOLUTION- Declaring its intention to renew the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District (FCTBID) and establishing the time and place of a public meeting and a public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof
2. RESOLUTION - Requesting consent of the City of Clovis to renew the FCTBID
Approve an Agreement with the Valley Caregivers Resource Center allocating $50,000 to support the augmentation of the Oasis Adult Day Program.
Actions related to the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award in the amount of $702,728, requiring a City match of $72,273, for funding to purchase and install Source Capture Exhaust Systems (SCES) in fire stations:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of the 2024 AFG grant and authorizing completion and submission of all required documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Approve Amendment Five (5) to the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., dated January 29, 2021, removing product modules, voiding outstanding invoices, and providing a future credit toward SaaS fees or product modules. No additional funding is requested.
***RESOLUTION - Declaring the Clarion Pointe Emergency Shelter Motel located at 4061 N. Blackstone Avenue of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 434-143-06 To be surplus property and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Council District 4) (Subject to Mayor Veto)
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House to enable Mobile Shower and Restroom Operations at sites controlled by the County of Fresno and within Fresno city limits.
Approve a Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Dudek for professional services related to the Climate Adaptation and Environmental Justice Plan, to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026
Approve 11 Consultant Services Agreements for on-call California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) professional services for Planning and Development Department CEQA projects, each not to exceed $2,000,000:
1. SWCA, Inc. of San Luis Obispo, California
2. CSG Consultants, Inc. of Orange, California
3. Impact Sciences, Inc. of Los Angeles, California
4. WSP USA, Inc. of San Diego, California
5. Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. of La Mesa, California
6. FCS International, Inc. of Walnut Creek, California
7. LSA Associates, Inc. of Clovis, California
8. Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, California
9. 4 Creeks, Inc. of Visalia, California
10. Crawford and Bowen Planning, Inc. of Visalia, California
11. Dudek of Encinitas, California
****RESOLUTION - Adopting the 594th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 revising various fees for Contract Law Enforcement Services, Regional Training Center Facilities, and Public Safety Alarms in the Police Department section (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Actions pertaining to Affect Industries, Inc., manufacturer’s representative for Duke’s Root Control, Inc., as the Sole Source of Vaporooter® for sewer mainline root control (Citywide):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Resolution authorizing an exception to the formal bidding procedures and award a Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with Affect Industries, Inc.; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. Award a multi-year Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with Affect Industries, Inc., for the annual purchase of Vaporooter®, to be administered in identified sewer mainlines Citywide, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 per year;
3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager or their designee, to execute a multi-year Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with Affect Industries, Inc., for the annual purchase of Vaporooter® for three years with provisions for three one-year extensions thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 per year, totaling an estimated $540,000.00 over three years, with provisions for three one-year extensions.
Actions pertaining to the Variable Frequency Drives at the Fresno - Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and award of a sole source purchase agreement with Rexel USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,191,850.00; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. Award the product purchase agreement to Rexel USA, Inc. for the provision and delivery of four Allen-Bradley PF755TL 800 HP ND Type 1 Variable Frequency Drives to the Fresno - Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility in the amount not to exceed $1,191,850.00;
3. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the product purchase agreement on behalf of the City with Rexel USA, Inc.
Actions pertaining to the Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement (EDMA) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (Citywide):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement (EDMA) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount $400,000 for encampment removal and maintenance services;
3. ***Resolution - Adopting the 17th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $400,000 in the Public Works Department for the Caltrans Encampment Delegated Maintenance Project (Citywide) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6466, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and Fordham Avenue (Council District 5)
RESOLUTION - Approval and implementation of the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration, and execution of related agent forms.
Award a Professional Services Contract to Flexlynqs, LLC, for a Transit On-Demand Feasibility Study for a total fee of $395,000 (Bid File 12600257)
Award an Architect and Engineering Contract to Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. to be in effect upon approval through December 31, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $219,623.21, for full design services for eighty (80) Fresno Area Express (FAX) Standard Bus Stops Phases E-H for construction to remediate Americans with Disability Act (ADA) deficiencies (Bid File #12600127)
Approve the Department of Transportation/FAX 2025 Title VI Program
Approve the appointment of Diana Martinez-Cano to the Civil Service Board to a term expiring June 30, 2027. Approve the reappointments of Terry Metters Jr., Kurt Madden, Scott Miller, and Edgar Blunt to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to terms expiring on November 1, 2027.
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
Update on the Metro Hospitality Services, Inc. Parking Agreement
CLOSED SESSION
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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Jennifer Regan v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00876
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Gary Beer v City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 231093858
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Keith Kobashi v City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 1010103434
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
4:00 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 11:00 A.M.
• November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the November 20, 2025, regular meeting.