Fresno

The Fresno City Council held a regular meeting on April 27, 2023, at 9:09 a.m. with all seven council members present: President Tyler Maxwell, Vice President Annalisa Perea, and Councilmembers Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, and Bredefeld. The agenda included a separately noticed 1:30 p.m. special meeting to discuss amendments to the Better Business Act for affordable housing exceptions and city contribution of funds to FCTC Senior, LP for water infrastructure and fire suppression. Several consent calendar items were modified, including removal of item 1-Y related to FCTC Senior, LP funding, item 1-BB regarding Council Communication Policy, removal of a closed session item on anticipated litigation regarding Bakman Water Company v. City of Fresno, and deferral of item 1-AA on a Tower District job creation incentive pilot program to the May 11, 2023 agenda.

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The Fresno City Council held a regular session on April 17, 2007, with seven council members and key city officials present. The council approved minutes from April 10, 2007, and presented ceremonial items including an SPCA pet of the month and a resolution of commendation. Councilmember Dages raised concerns about contract overspending and "piece-mealing" of consulting contracts under $50,000, requesting a review by the Finance and Audit Committee chaired by Councilmember Westerlund, and also flagged a potential layoff of 30 temporary employees at Pilobos Park. Councilmember Westerlund requested information on the city's sexual harassment policy and training, questioned why an Interim Director had not been appointed to the Information Services Department, and raised concerns about legislative liaison trips relative to Brown Act compliance.

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The Fresno City Council met in regular session on July 18, 2006, at 8:30 a.m. with six of seven council members present; Acting Council President Henry Perea was absent. Council members observed a moment of silence for deceased Police Officer Edward Brett Chan. The council approved minutes from June 21, 22, and 27, 2006, issued multiple proclamations and commendations including one for Los Amiguitos Child Development Center and the Fresno Rage Girls Softball Team, and presented P.R.I.D.E. Team Certificates of Commendation for the summer quarter to employees across at least 13 city departments including Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Public Utilities.

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The Fresno City Council held a regular session on April 29, 2003, at 8:35 a.m. in the Council Chamber with six councilmembers and key city officials present: City Manager Dan Hobbs, City Attorney Hilda Cantu Montoy, and City Clerk Becky Klisch. The Council approved the minutes from April 22, 2003, and accepted the City of Fresno Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2002. The Council passed several proclamations and resolutions, including recognition of Floyd Boler Day, Older Americans Month, Elder Abuse Prevention Month, Law Day, Fresno High Junior ROTC Day, and National Child Abuse Prevention Month. A Resolution of Commendation to Fresno City College's 2002-2003 Men's Basketball Team and Coach Vance Walberg was approved by a vote of 2–0.

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