Note: The official agenda and minutes indicate this meeting took place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The provided timestamp (2026-06-05 20:15:00+00:00) differs. This summary reflects the content of the June 4 meeting.
The Fresno City Council held a special meeting (with a preceding regular session) on June 4, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM. The regular session included ceremonial presentations, consent agenda, public comments, discussion of contested consent items, a presentation on bargaining unit vacancies, and closed session. The special meeting addressed the establishment of a PRAC Guidelines Ad Hoc Committee and a closed session on existing litigation.
All right, good morning. Yes, good morning. Councilmember Perea, present. Councilmember Karbasi. Council Member Arias. Vice President Maxwell. Council Member Vang. Present. Councilmember Richardson. Councilmember Richardson is present. Council President Esparza. Seven members being present, we have a quarum. Guru Granth Sahibji Maharaj Abjanu Hazaru Nazar Janatya Aradas Vinti or Zoe Hai Pad Shah Gio Fresno City Council de Smu Membran Wallo Adida Ijalas Shuru Karantum Paila Abji the Asi S Lanavasti Aradasa Haji Sare Membran Desirate Mehirpariah Kana Sabana Nutana Dehi Imandari De Nardesh Kom the Seva Karanda Bal Udam Jazaba Bhakshish Karna Sabana Nundesh Pagdi Bhakshish Karniji Jagatajalanda Rakalay Apaninkirpatar Jetadowara Ubara Titai Leho Ubar Samuche San Sardevit Shanti Amanu Varatamanji Sareandiyam Manopabnama Guru Mat Un Sarpurna Karnia Se Pyare Mel Jana Miliatira Nam Chit Awe Nanakanam Chardi Kala Tire Pani Sarbatala Jika Khalsa Vahru Jiki Fateh Bole Sonehal Sat Sri Akal Now we trans translate all the pre One Universal Creator God by the grace of the true guru Almighty God we call you by many names but you are one keep your divine hand over the members of the city council as they help steer the future of our great city keep truth on our tongues love in our hearts and sound judgment in our minds remind us of our purpose to love and serve one another and create a more peaceful world. We ask for blessings unto all leaders as they work for the common good, give all who go on this land humility and courage, integrity and compassion, release each one of us from ego so that we may serve selflessly, help us remember that we belongs to a one family, recognize the entire human race as one. We ask of the almighty to also keep watch over our nation's protectors who work tirelessly day and night to ensure our safety and our freedom. You are everywhere, all are yours, whatever is seen, O God is your form. My lord, you are but one. We ask you to bless this great nation and its people. In the name of Nanak, may we find everlasting peace, love, unity, mutual respect, service, and dedication to all humankinds. With your will, Almighty God, may there be welfare for all of humanity. Amen. Thank you. Thank you. Uh Councilmember Richardson, please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All right, good morning. Thank you. Uh City Clerk, are there any changes or items removed from the agenda? Any announcements? Yes. First of all, I would like to make the public aware that we do have interpreters available for today's meeting. We are providing virtual interpretation through the worldly system in Spanish and Punjabi. We also have virtual interpreters for Mong language as well as American Sign Language. If you need access to those interpreters, there is a QR code up front. You can also find that on our website. With regard to changes to the agenda and announcements, we do have a separately noticed special meeting today at 3 30 p.m. or thereafter for an open session item file ID 26-816 regarding resolution establishing PRAC guidelines ad hoc committee as well as a closed session item file ID 26-815 regarding conference with legal counsel existing litigation government code section 54956 point 9 subdivision D subsection 1 City of Fresno Fire and Police Retirement System et al V City of Fresno Mercedes Superior Court Case Number 25 C V02170 with regard to items removed from the agenda item 2 V ID 26-576 regarding approve the first amendment to the community development block grant C D B G was removed with no return by council member Arias. Item 5 C ID 26-757 regarding conference with legal council anticipated litigation government code section 54956 dash point nine subdivision D subsection four one potential case was moved to June 18th 2026 by city attorney jans with regard to items moved to contested consent for further discussion item 26-640 regarding bill for introduction amending section 2-603 of the Fresio Municipal Code relating to the publication of legal notices citywide was moved to contested consent by council member Arias. With regard to items moved to contested consent for further discussion, item 2Z ID 26-640 regarding bill for introduction. Amending section 2-603 of the Fresio Municipal Code relating to the publication of legal notices citywide was moved to contested consent by Councilmember Arias. One moment. City Clerk, can you repeat just uh all the items that were moved to contested consent? Yes. Item two Z. Item two E as an Edward. Item two AA apple and item two B boy. Was that two E or two double E? Two E. Can you confirm two V is in Victor not removed or it is removed? 2V is removed from the agenda with no return date. Thank you.