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Agenda — 77 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:
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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).
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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 9:06 A.M. ROLL CALL
- 13 Invocation by Sherry Knott, Minister of Women from Saint Rest Baptist Church
- 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- 15 APPROVE AGENDA
- 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
- 17 Proclamation of “Rhyen Simon Valdez Day”
- 18 Proclamation for “Young Parents Day”
- 19 Proclamation “Celebrating Broadway Parque and South Tower Community Land Trust”
- 20 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
- 20 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
- 21 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
- 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
- 23 9:10 A.M. (REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA)
- 24 HEARING to Consider Rezone Application No. P26-00729 and related Environmental Assessment No. P26-00729 for approximately 3.30 acres of property located on the south side of East Barstow Avenue, between North Blackstone Avenue and North Fresno Street (Council District 4). 1. ADOPT - Statutory Exemption prepared for Rezone Application No. P26-00729, dated June 17, 2026, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the Official Zoning Map as described by Section 15-108 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code
- 25 3:55 P.M. (CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2026, AT 3:55 P.M.)
- 26 HEARING to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment. The following Plan Amendment and Rezone applications (collectively numbered as application P23-00400) have been filed by the Fresno City Council and pertain to approximately 2,067 acres in the Southeast area of the City of Fresno (Council Districts 5 and 7) 1. ADOPT - Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2023020138) for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00400 dated December 19, 2025, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15070 through 15075. 2. RESOLUTION - to repeal the Roosevelt Community Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400). 3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - to repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400). 4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Central Southeast Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-00400) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to Incorporate the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P23-00400) 6. ***BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approve Rezone Application No. P22-00400 to Amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Approximately 119 acres of Property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan area to be consistent with the Planned Land Use Map (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
- 27 4:00 P.M. (CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 17, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M.)
- 28 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) 1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164 2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan 3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district.
- 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for June 8, 2026, Special Meeting and July 30, 2026, Regular Meeting
- 2.-B. ***BILL B-22 (Introduced July 30, 2026) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 10, Article 26, section 10-2604 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-C. Actions related to the Second Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and SkyWest Airlines, Inc., for hangar facility and ramp space at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement with SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest). The potential revenue generated by this Agreement is $8,369,791.60 plus annual CPI adjustments over the full term
- 2.-D. Approve Contract Change Order No. 03 with Harris Development Corporation, dba HBC Enterprises of Clovis, California, in the amount of $0.00 with forty-seven (47) additional working days for the Security Fence Improvements at Pump Stations 144, 165, and 174 Project - Project ID WC00074 (Bid File 12501995) (Council Districts 6, 7 and Fresno County)
- 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the Cedar Avenue at Shields Avenue and Fountain Way Intersection Enhancements Project (Bid File 12602037) (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, and Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 8th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to appropriate $850,700 for the Cedar Avenue at Shields Avenue and Fountain Way Intersection Enhancement Project in the Public Works Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $945,221 to Avison Construction Incorporated, of Madera, California
- 2.-F. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. of Clovis, California in the amount of $76,243, bringing the total contract amount to $1,755,134, with $33,609 remaining in contingency, for additional professional services required for the design of plans and general construction documents for the River West Eaton Trail Extension Project (Council District 2)
- 2.-G. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 with Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California in the amount of $951,860, with a not to exceed amount of $5,960,857.00, for the Blackstone Smart Mobility Project from State Route 180 to Pine Avenue Project Bid File No. 12601094 (Council Districts 1, 3, and 7)
- 2.-H. ***RESOLUTION - Making Certifications and Claims Concerning Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds Annual Allocation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Requesting Allocation of Available Funds (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-I. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for municipal securities administrative services, extending the term two additional years and increasing the contract by $134,098 for a revised total amount not to exceed $384,098
- 2.-J. Approve a Services Agreement between City of Fresno and Fresno/Clovis Convention and Visitors Bureau for the administration and implementation of the Fresno Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District management district plan
- 2.-K. Actions pertaining to executing the Master Tax Exempt Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Banc of America Public Capital Corp (BAPCC, LLC), which falls under Bank of America, is Uniquely Qualified 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Master Tax-Exempt Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and related lease schedule; and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents required in connection therewith (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve the Master Tax-Exempt Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement (MELPA) with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, LLC (BAPCC) for a term of five years
- 2.-L. Action pertaining to the 2025 California State Fire Marshal - Fire Zone Severity Map in the City of Fresno as required per California Government Code §51179(a): 1. ***BILL B-23 (Introduced July 30, 2026) (For Adoption) - Adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-M. Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Loperena Antenna Sites for City of Fresno public safety radio communication equipment space located on the peak of Owen’s Mountain with an address of 19720 Auberry Road, Clovis, CA 93619: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Loperena Antenna Sites, to lease property within the communications tower site located on Owen’s Mountain for ten (10) years with an option to extend an additional five (5) years, starting at $23,400 a year in rent and annual road maintenance fee of $1,950, plus annual CPI increases for the Information Services Department
- 2.-N. Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Anoush Chamlian, Trustee of the Vahan H. Chamlian and Anoush Chamlian Trust for the lease of office space located at 621 Santa Fe Avenue (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Anoush Chamlian, Trustee of the Vahan H. Chamlian and Anoush Chamlian Trust for three years plus two optional one-year extensions in the amount of $305,505 annually, with annual increases of 3%, plus the proportionate CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges estimated at $102,492 annually
- 2.-O. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for environmental consulting services, increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $201,750, and extend the term to December 31, 2030
- 2.-P. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the FY 2027 Salary Resolution No. 2026-157 amending Section 17(D) Upon the concurrent written recommendation of the Police Chief and/or designee and the appointing authority, and upon the presentation of receipts, reimbursement for personal security expenses arising from City employment, not to exceed $5,000 over the course of employment (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
- 2.-Q. BILL - (for Introduction) Amending Section 11-113 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Electric Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Station review process (Citywide)
- 2.-R. Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to continue to provide professional ERF-3 outreach services to the Downtown and Blackstone corridor encampment areas through December 31, 2026, with no additional funds (Council Districts 3 and 4) (Bid File No. 12501983)
- 2.-S. Approve the First Amendment to the Copper River Transfer Agreement with Copper River Development Company, Inc., a California corporation, to extend the eligibility of Sewer Equivalent Dwelling Units to an additional 109 acres within the expanded Copper River Ranch Project Area (Council District 6)
- 2.-T. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the public street easement on Mono Street, southwest of H Street (Council District 3)
- 2.-U. RESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of City-owned property for public street purposes on the northeast corner of East California Avenue and Fresno Street (Council District 3)
- 2.-V. Award a Professional Engineering Services agreement to Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (Provost & Pritchard) in an amount not to exceed $112,922.22 for the design of up to nineteen (19) bus stops to achieve Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance and provide transit-related amenities (TRA) in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program (Bid File 12601691)
- 2.-W. Approve the award of a service contract to Alta Planning & Design of Portland, Oregon, for Contractor Services for transit design guidelines and toolkit development to facilitate the efficient design and standardization of station and bus stop elements and amenities for the FAX transit network for a total not to exceed $399,931 (Bid File 12600774)
- 2.-X. Reject all bids received for the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) Administration Building Parking Lot Shade Structure Project Bid File # 12600990 (Council District 3), and direct staff to repackage and rebid the project
- 2.-Y. Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Agreement with PCubed Associates for the FAX Maintenance Facility HVAC and Building Improvements project to provide additional design and engineering services in the amount of $161,400 with a total revised contract amount not to exceed $854,000 (Original Bid File No. 10088R)
- 2.-Z. ***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.-AA. Approve the Reappointment of Christina Garza and Appointment of Carla Tweed to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a Term Ending November 1, 2027
- 57 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
- 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
- 3.-A. WORKSHOP - South SEDA Economic Analysis
- 60 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
- 61 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) City of Fresno v. Pinedale County Water District; Kings County Superior Court Case No.: 18C-0051
- 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Wesco Distribution, Inc., v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.25CECG01020
- 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Roberto Martinez Ramirez v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01441
- 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Diana Zavala Sedano v. City of Fresno, et al; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04664
- 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): 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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
- 73 ADJOURNMENT
- 74 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
- 75 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE