City Council
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Agenda — 80 items
- 1 THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
- 1 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
- 2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways: 1) Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 a) To speak during a City Council meeting in person: fill out a speaker card (available in the Council Chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the Council Chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for public comment. 2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_FNSElVGFRqG799m0Rx4lEA a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. b) To speak during a City Council meeting while attending remotely: while in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen. 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:
- 3 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.
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- 5 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).
- 6 a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov
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- 9 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.
- 10 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.
- 11 PAGE BREAK
- 12 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
- 13 Invocation Chaplain Matt Markarian
- 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- 15 APPROVE AGENDA
- 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
- 17 Proclamation for “Immunization Awareness Month”
- 18 Proclamation for “Oliver Browner Day”
- 19 Proclamation for “Fresno Young Leaders Academy”
- 20 Proclamation for “Young Parents Day”
- 21 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
- 22 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
- 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
- 24 9:10 A.M.
- 25 HEARING to vacate a portion of street right of way located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way, a portion being city-owned right of way (Council District 1): 1. ***RESOLUTION - To vacate a portion of street right of way located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way, a portion being city-owned right of way (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 26 PAGE BREAK
- 27 9:15 A.M.
- 28 HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 75 (Final Tract Map No. 6172) (Northeast corner of North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto Avenue) (Council District 2) 1. ***RESOLUTION - To Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 75 (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 75 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 29 10:00 A.M.
- 30 Appearance by Neil O’Brien regarding “Republic Services” (District 6 Resident)
- 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for August 13, 2026, Regular Meeting
- 2.-B. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA)
- 2.-C. Actions pertaining to the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation Project (Bid File 12602229) (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment signed July 3, 2026 2. Approve an agreement with Hill International, Inc. of San Jose, California in the amount of $318,000 for Construction Management Services for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Runway 12-30 Project 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,543,391 with Terra West Construction, Inc. of Clovis, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation Project
- 2.-D. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Aviation or other authorized representative to: execute all implicated documentation for pre-application and application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for federal fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for both Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2027 and FY 2028 projects at both airports including all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the FAA; and apply for and accept grants and all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for matching funds for FY 2027 and 2028 FAA-approved projects at the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. (Requires 5 votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the Tower Theatre Fire Alarm Installation Project - Project ID FA00007 (Bid File 12500940) (Council District 1) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve Contract Change Order No.1 in the amount of $21,649 for a total contract amount of $190,849 and sixteen (16) additional working days, for the installation of new shunt trip breakers, conductors, and relays to shut down the power and amplification to both audio and visual systems with Cosco Fire Protection Inc of Fresno, California
- 2.-F. Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 with Floyd Johnston Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,669,659.62, increasing the total not to exceed of $6,883,047.62, with ninety-two (92) additional calendar days for Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Improvement Project (Bid File 12601278) (Council District 4)
- 2.-G. Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 with A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction in the amount of $300,000.00, increasing the total contract amount to $9,203,232.93 for the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment from west of Golden State Boulevard to Maple Avenue (Bid File 12500312) (Council District 3 and 5)
- 2.-H. Approve the award of a Product Requirements Contract for X-Naut iPad Cooling Cases to Cook’s Communications, Corp. of Fresno, California, in an amount not to exceed $154,552.61 for the initial three-year term and $51,517.54 for the optional one-year extension, plus PPI increases. (Bid File No. 12602107)
- 2.-I. Actions related to accepting agreement A261016457 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) 1. Approve the acceptance of the Cal OES award for $200,000 for Haz Mat training per agreement A261016457, and authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel to staff vacancies caused by training attendance 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 5th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to appropriate $200,000 for Haz Mat training agreement A261016457 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-J. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reappropriate $72,300 of Amendment Two for the 2024 Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response and Regional Task Force Five (RTF5) training agreement A231012261 in FY 27 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-K. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 7th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reappropriate $31,700 of Amendment Nine for Haz Mat training agreement A211006364 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-L. Approve an increase to the citywide custodial services Requirements Contract with ScrubCan, Inc. of Fresno, California in the total amount of $518,000 per year, for a revised annual total amount not-to-exceed $3,523,000 for the remainder of the contract term plus annual CPI and PPI increases, to provide additional custodial services at City Hall, Granite Park, Planning & Development Housing Division offices, sidewalks in Tower District, various PARCS locations, and account for future unforeseen custodial needs citywide moving forward (Bid File 9669)
- 2.-M. Actions pertaining to the award of four Citywide Cooperative Purchase Agreements (Requirements Contracts) for equipment and vehicle rentals for various departments on an as needed basis in the total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 per year plus annual CPI increases to (Bid File 9705): 1. Caterpillar, Inc. of Fresno, California through June 11, 2028, with one optional one-year extension 2. Altec Inc. dba Global Rental Inc. of Bakersfield, California through June 11, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions 3. Herc Rentals Inc. of Bonita Springs, Florida through June 11, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions 4. United Rentals (North America) Inc. of Fresno, California through June 11, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions
- 2.-N. Approve the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) to extend the term of the Lease Agreement through September 1, 2027, for program sites located at Mosqueda Community Center and Willow and Balch Park, and authorize the PARCS Director or their designee to execute the Second Amendment on the City’s behalf (Districts 3, 5 & 7)
- 2.-O. Actions pertaining to the award of three Citywide Cooperative Purchase Agreements (Requirements Contracts) through January 10, 2029, with three optional one-year extensions for the purchase of general supplies, small tools, small equipment parts, and aftermarket vehicle parts in the total aggregate amount of $750,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid Files 9706): 1. Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts, of Fresno, California 2. O’Reilly Auto Enterprises dba O’Reilly Auto Parts, of Fresno, California 3. AutoZone Parts, Inc., of Fresno, California
- 2.-P. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement (Requirements Contract) to Ford Motor Company, through November 14, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions for the purchase of OEM vehicle parts and supplies in an amount not to exceed $750,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 9707)
- 2.-Q. Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Nobico, Inc., dba Integrated Electronics, for the purchase of two replacement video servers equipped with analytic features, the replacement of three unsupported cameras, and the professional services necessary to maintain 30 days of video retention throughout the upgrade process, in the amount of $242,613.00
- 2.-R. Approve a Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Fresno and SimpleTherapy (formerly Halcyon Behavioral) Employee Assistance granting a six-month emergency extension through February 28, 2027 to allow time to process a new Request for Proposals, remaining at the current cost per employee per month of $1.78, with an expected cost not to exceed $50,000 for the six-month period, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000 for Employee Assistance Program Services
- 2.-S. ***BILL B-25 (Introduced August 13, 2026) (For Adoption) Amending Section 11-113 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Electric Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Station review process (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-T. Actions pertaining to the Assignment and Assumption of the OPS Villas, LP HOME Investment Partnerships loan documents and the Oak Park Senior Villas property located at 2597 S. Richelle Avenue, 93725, in southeast Fresno (District 5): 1. Invoke exception to the Better Business Act pursuant to Section 2(b), as amended by Resolution No. 2013-166 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) 2. Approve write-down and write-off of the existing loans totaling $4,885,000 ($4,185,000 and $700,000) and approximately $1.4 million in accrued interest to a revised amount of $2,598,148 at 2% interest, payable from 50% of the property’s annual residual receipts with principal and interest due in full on July 1, 2081, the loan maturity date 3. Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement with OPS Villas, LP and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno 4. Authorize the City Manager to sign all implementing documents (Agreement, revised Declaration of Restrictions, and Note) required for the assignment and assumption, approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
- 2.-U. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 9th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to reappropriate $116,500 for the Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention Grant and $11,300 for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-V. Approve the FY 26 annual participation agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition funds of $82,935.02, including interest, forfeited in connection with a crime, and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related documents, effective through June 30, 2027
- 2.-W. Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Toter, LLC., through April 4, 2029, for the purchase of refuse, recycling, and organics containers in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File #12700201)
- 2.-X. Actions pertaining to the vacation of portions of City-owned right of way located at the northeast corner of North Milburn Avenue and West Dakota Avenue for Dolores Huerta Park (Council District 1): 1. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to vacate portions of city-owned right of way located at the northeast corner of North Milburn Avenue and West Dakota Avenue for Dolores Huerta Park 2. Set the required public hearing at 9:10 a.m. on September 17, 2026
- 2.-Y. ***BILL B-24 (Introduced July 30, 2026) (For Adoption) Adding Article 38 of Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Tobacco Retailer’s License (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-Z. Approve the reappointment of Alysia Bonner to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2027
- 2.-AA. Approve Re-Appointment of Aisha Allenrojas to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board of Directors as the City of Fresno Representative
- 2.-BB. Approve Appointments of Debra Goodman and Marla Williams to the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging Board for a term ending January 3, 2028
- 2.-CC. RESOLUTION - Naming the park to be located at Veterans Boulevard and Barstow Avenues “Cruz Bustamante Park”
- 2.-DD. Approval of Amendment to the Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 Moving November 19, 2026, Meeting to November 12, 2026
- 62 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
- 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
- 64 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
- 65 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
- 4. CITY COUNCIL
- 5. CLOSED SESSION
- 5.-A. 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
- 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Mary Gomez v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01042
- 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Sarah Sanchez v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04266
- 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
- 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
- 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
- 5.-G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
- 5.-H. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
- 5.-I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall
- 77 ADJOURNMENT
- 78 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
- 79 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE