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Notice of Closed Session: City Labor Negotiations

Original title: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: 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, Airports Public Safety Assistant 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 Esparza), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), 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, Special Assistant City Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

June 4, 2026

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$485,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Fresno Chamber of Commerce Independent Expenditure Committee, supporting Dyer for Mayor and Alonzo for Council District 4 in 2020California Apartment Assoc PAC$50,000-Jan 2020
Fresno Chamber of Commerce Independent Expenditure Committee, supporting Dyer for Mayor and Alonzo for Council District 4 in 2020Fresno Chamber of Commerce PAC$40,000-Jan 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE PAC$25,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Fresno Chamber of Commerce Independent Expenditure Committee, supporting Dyer for Mayor and Alonzo for Council District 4 in 2020 and opposing Janz for Mayor in 2020Lee Brand for Mayor 2020$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020ARIAS FOR COUNCIL 2022$20,000-Feb 2020
Rising Together, No on Dyer for Mayor 2020CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, SPONSORED BY CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES$15,000-Feb 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This meeting involves the city's strategy for labor contracts affecting nearly all city departments, which directly impacts the city's budget and the terms of employment for police, fire, transit, and administrative staff.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Employees

The compensation and working conditions of these employees are subject to the negotiation strategies discussed in this session.

Fresno Taxpayers

The outcomes of these labor negotiations directly impact the city's budget and the cost of municipal services.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 4, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Fresno City Council has scheduled a closed-door meeting to discuss labor negotiations with various city employee unions and unrepresented management staff. This session allows city officials to meet privately with their designated negotiator to discuss compensation and working conditions.

Why It Matters

This meeting involves the city's strategy for labor contracts affecting nearly all city departments, which directly impacts the city's budget and the terms of employment for police, fire, transit, and administrative staff.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is holding a closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 to discuss labor negotiations.
  • Sumeet Malhi is identified as the primary City Negotiator.
  • Negotiations involve 10 distinct employee organizations, including police, fire, transit, and general city staff unions.
  • Negotiations also include 'Unit 2', which covers a wide range of unrepresented management and confidential positions, such as the City Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and City Attorney.
  • Council President Esparza and Mayor Dyer are explicitly listed as City Negotiators for specific units.
  • The session is filed under ID 26-749 and was introduced on May 22, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public attend this meeting?
No. This is a '' item, which means it is held in private to allow the City Council to discuss sensitive labor negotiation strategies.
What is Government Code Section 54957.6?
This is a California law that allows local government bodies to meet in private with their designated representatives to discuss salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits for represented and unrepresented employees.

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Broad Scope of Negotiations

The agenda covers nearly every major labor unit in the city simultaneously, suggesting a comprehensive review of city-wide compensation structures.

Connected Entities

Sources

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Analysis Score

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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