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May 22, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final ·Regular Meeting

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  1. 1 The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
  2. 2 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur by attending a meeting in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall located at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. To be called to speak during a meeting, please fill out a speaker card (located throughout the chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for any additional public comment. Unless otherwise announced, 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 WRITTEN PUBLIC 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 being heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods:
  3. 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.
  4. 4 a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items. d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/#information
  5. 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. 6 a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov b) E-mails should include the agenda date, and the related agenda item number.
  7. 7 VIEWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS (non-participatory) - For your convenience, there are several ways to view Fresno City Council meetings live:
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  9. 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. The City of Fresno’s goal is to comply 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.
  10. 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. 11 PAGE BREAK
  12. 12 9:11 A.M. ROLL CALL
  13. 13 Invocation by Hmong Leader Xiong Vang
  14. 14 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
  15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA APPROVED AS AMENDED Pass
  16. 16 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
  17. 16 Proclamation of "Norwegian Constitution Day"
  18. 17 Morning Ceremonials
  19. 18 Proclamation of “Teacher and School Nurses Appreciation Week” ID 25-678 PRESENTED
  20. 19 Proclamation for “UCSF Fresno 50th Anniversary” ID 25-588 PRESENTED
  21. 20 Proclamation for “National Public Works Week” ID 25-399 PRESENTED
  22. 21 “ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition to the Maintenance Divisions of the Department of Transportation and General Services Department” ID 25-482 PRESENTED
  23. 22 Afternoon Ceremonials
  24. 23 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month” ID 25-47 PRESENTED
  25. 24 Proclamation Celebrating the Justin Garza High School Swim and Dive Championship Victory ID 25-675 PRESENTED
  26. 25 Proclamation “Celebrating the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week” ID 25-524 PRESENTED
  27. 26 COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  28. 27 MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
  29. 1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  30. 29 9:10 A.M.
  31. 30 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 153 (Final Tract Map Number 6414) (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue) (Council District 1): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 153 (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 153 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 25-636 ADOPTED Pass
  32. 31 9:15 A.M.
  33. 32 HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-01117; Rezone Application No. P23-01117; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03735; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 for approximately 3.90 acres of property located on the south side of East Belmont Avenue, between North Armstrong and North Temperance Avenues. (Council District 5) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 dated March 6, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to Sections 15070 and 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P23-01117 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Roosevelt Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P23-01117 proposing to rezone the subject property from the RS-3/UGM (Single-Family Residential, Low Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district to the RS-5/UGM (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441 proposing to subdivide approximately 3.90 acres of property into a 30-lot single-family residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 2, 2025. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03735 proposing to modify the RS-5 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district development standards to allow for a reduction in setbacks and lot size, and an increase in lot coverage, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 2, 2025. ID 25-545 ADOPTED Pass
  34. 33 9:20 A.M.
  35. 34 HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 69 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number or 404-090-48, 404-090-53, & 404-090-54) (Southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 6) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 69 (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 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 69 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-692 ADOPTED Pass
  36. 35 9:35 A.M.
  37. 36 Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of refinancing of the Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park 1. ***RESOLUTION- Approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount of $71,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks by one of more limited liability companies, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-626 ADOPTED Pass
  38. 37 10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO JUNE 12, 2025, 10:05 A.M.)
  39. 38 Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice 1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-579 TABLED
  40. 39 10:10 A.M.
  41. 40 Appearance by Debbie Nard regarding “Text Amendment P24-00794” (District 2 Resident) ID 25-659
  42. 41 10:13 A.M.
  43. 42 Appearance by Matthew Gillian regarding “Concerns about SEDA” (District 2 Resident) ID 25-634 PRESENTED
  44. 43 10:16 A.M.
  45. 44 Appearance by Andrew Feil regarding “SEDA & Fresno's Future Investments/Priorities” (District 1 Resident) ID 25-527 PRESENTED
  46. 45 10:19 A.M.
  47. 46 Appearance by Simon Biasell regarding “SEDA” (District 1 Resident) ID 25-559
  48. 47 10:22 A.M.
  49. 47 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  50. 48 Appearance by Ivan Paz regarding “SEDA” (District 7 Resident) ID 25-615 PRESENTED
  51. 49 10:25 A.M.
  52. 50 Appearance by Shawn Wilson regarding “Southeast Development Area Plan” (District 3 Resident) ID 25-616
  53. 51 5:30 P.M.
  54. 52 Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects. 1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No. 2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794. 2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following instances as noted below: a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the Office zone district; and b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential development in the Office zone district. ID 25-642 INTRODUCED AND LAID OVER
  55. 53 PAGE BREAK
  56. 54 5:35 P.M.
  57. 55 Consideration of 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) - Planning and Development Department. 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. ID 25-598 CONTINUED
  58. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
  59. 2.-A. Approval of the minutes for April 24, 2025, Regular Meeting ID 25-604 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  60. 2.-B. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and accept the determination of just compensation for acquisition of real property and property rights for City Projects (Citywide). ID 25-668 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  61. 59 PAGE BREAK
  62. 2.-C. Actions pertaining to the Herndon Avenue Overlay Project from Valentine Avenue to Marks Avenue (Bid File No. 12500898) (Council District 2): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a construction contract amount not to exceed $992,655 to Avison Construction, Inc, of Madera, California, for the Herndon Overlay Project. ID 25-640 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  63. 2.-D. RESOLUTION - A resolution of the council of the City of Fresno, granting authority to the City Manager or designee to approve and authorize payment for the move and one year’s storage costs for the relocation of A & T Ceramic Tile as a result of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project, pursuant to the Uniform Relocation Act. (Council Districts 1 and 7) ID 25-649 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  64. 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) Program: 1. Authorize the City Manager to accept an additional $45,000 in grant funds, for a total amount of $425,650, and an extension from the International Affairs and Trade Unit within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (IATU) and execute related grant documents. 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement between Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) to increase the total fee amount by $45,000, for a total amount not to exceed $421,650, and extend the term to January 31, 2026, with performance period through December 31, 2025. ID 25-679 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  65. 2.-F. Approve an agreement with KIS Computer Center to purchase two Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems for the City Hall Data Center, in the amount of $549,889.28; the Information Services Department (ISD) will utilize competitively bid California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract #3-18-70-2443Q to complete this purchase; and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement. ID 25-458 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  66. 2.-G. Approve an Agreement with KIS Computer Center, for the purchase of a digital evidence storage system in an amount not to exceed $292,927.95 to enhance the Information Services Division's data management capabilities.​ The purchase will be made using California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) contract #:3-18-70-2443Q. ID 25-674 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  67. 2.-H. Approve a four-year business tax licensing software services agreement with Progressive Solutions, Inc. for a total contract value of $395,931.14 (Bid File 12500203). ID 25-686 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  68. 2.-I. Actions pertaining to the 2023 State Earmark General Fund Pass Through Grant through the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Accepting State General Fund grant funds for Radio Bilingue to purchase property, complete entitlement and permitting processes, purchase equipment and complete design work for a new 9,000 sq. ft headquarters and broadcast facility and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). ID 25-672 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  69. 2.-J. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 62nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No.2024-122 Appropriating $100,000 from Fiscal Year 2025 Fresno Metropolitan Museum Fund Carryover to the General City Purpose Department. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-670 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
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  71. 2.-K. RESOLUTION - Declaring the official intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the City for certain expenditures related to capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes). ID 25-700 TABLED
  72. 2.-L. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 63rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to increase appropriations by $1,239,900 for Fire Department Expenditures (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-676 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  73. 2.-M. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a grant of up to $180,000 from the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) to fund Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Senior Hot Meals programming and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funds and sign all related documents on behalf of the City (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-583 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  74. 2.-N. Approve a one-year Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement with Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) to use FUSD high school pools for city-led swim lessons and recreational swim programming and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Facility Use “Blue Space” Agreement with FUSD. ID 25-666 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  75. 2.-O. Approve a one year agreement with Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) for three separate agreements with Assure Claims, MEASA (formerly known as RiskMaster). In the amount of $51,610.67 for licensing, support services, upgrade and training. ID 25-644 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
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  77. 2.-P. Approve a Service Agreement with Turning Point of Central California, Inc. (TPOCC) to operate Bridge Point Triage Center offering 30 units serving individuals experiencing homelessness, located at 1642 L. Street, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $890,168.78 funded with Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. (Council District 3) (Bid File. 12500851) ID 25-422 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  78. 2.-Q. Approve service agreements with Elevate Community Services, Inc. (Elevate) for the operation of the following three emergency shelters (Bid File 12500851) (Council District 3) 1. Fresno Home located at 2550 W. Clinton Avenue, a shelter providing 50 beds for families experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.00, funded through the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program 2. Parkway Inn located at 959 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 62 units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,679,099.00, funded through the HHAP program 3. Valley Inn located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, a shelter offering 106 units for individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $1,324,921.00, funded through the HHAP program ID 25-426 TABLED Pass
  79. 2.-R. Approve a Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to operate Village of Hope located at 412 F. Street, a shelter offering 65 beds serving individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement term is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $1,986,072.25 funded with Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) Round 3. (Council District 3) (Bid File No.12500851) ID 25-480 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
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  81. 2.-S. Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) for professional emergency shelter and street outreach services for individuals experiencing homelessness in the State Encampment area. The third amendment will not increase the overall funding provided to Poverello. The third amendment will allow the Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) Round-2 Shelter Operation and ERF Round-2 Outreach services to be extended through September 30, 2025. ID 25-542 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  82. 2.-T. Actions pertaining to the VMT Mitigation Program: 1. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with LSA Associates, Inc., extending the contract performance date to September 30, 2025, with no additional funding. ID 25-569 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  83. 2.-U. Actions pertaining to the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for an affordable housing project located at 1302 Fulton Street (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for 1302 Fulton Street ID 25-651 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  84. 2.-V. Actions pertaining to the formation of the Building Standards Appeals Board: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Establishing the Building Standards Appeals Board (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. BILL (for introduction) - Amending sections 11-504 - 11-510 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the Building Standards Appeals Board ID 25-669 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  85. 2.-W. Actions pertaining to the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $373,575 in total grant funding for the 2024 JAG Program from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the City and County of Fresno 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute all related documents for the acceptance and administration of 2024 JAG Program 3. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno regarding the 2024 JAG Program 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 56th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $298,000 for the Police Department’s Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-645 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  86. 2.-X. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 54th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2024-122 appropriating $34,200 for the Police Department’s Extended 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-671 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  87. 2.-Y. Actions pertaining to Site Improvements for the Department of Public Utilities Operations and Maintenance Facility (Project) (Bid File 12500107) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 58th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $2,625,700 for the Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract to Avison Construction, Inc., of Madera, California, in the amount not to exceed $2,584,590.00. ID 25-632 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  88. 2.-Z. Actions pertaining to the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment from west of Golden State Boulevard to Maple Avenue (Bid File 12500312) (Council Districts 3 and 5): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302(c)/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract to Teichert Construction, of Fresno, California, in the amount not to exceed of $8,738,800. 3. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, to increase compensation in the amount of $52,697, for a total contract amount of $447,687, and extend the term of the agreement to March 31, 2027. ID 25-653 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  89. 2.-AA. Reject all bids received for the purchase of four (4) Allen-Bradley PF755TL 800 HP ND Type 1 Variable Frequency Drives for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility. (Bid File 12502008) (Council District 3) ID 25-654 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  90. 2.-BB. Actions pertaining to the Requirements Contract with Dawson-Mauldin, LLC., to Furnish and Install Permanent Asphalt Concrete Pavement Repairs (Bid File 12302384) (Citywide): 1. Approve an increase to the requirements contract to an annual amount not to exceed of $1,634,299.00; 2. Authorize an extension option to extend the requirements contract for an additional three years, with the total contract amount not to exceed $6,440,197.00. ID 25-655 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  91. 2.-CC. Reject all bids received for Requirements Contract for Painting Services (Bid File 12501308). (Citywide) ID 25-624 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  92. 2.-DD. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 59th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 to appropriate $209,700 for High-Speed Rail Development Services in the Public Works Department. (Citywide) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-625 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  93. 2.-EE. RESOLUTION - Dedicating those portions of City-owned property for public street purposes on the northwest corner of G Street and El Dorado. (Council District 3) ID 25-635 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  94. 2.-FF. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6387 as Annexation Number 156 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:10 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 25-637 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  95. 2.-GG. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6387 as Annexation Number 004 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:15 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Ashlan Avenue and North Garfield Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 25-638 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  96. 2.-HH. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6414 as Annexation Number 005 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:20 am. (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 25-639 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  97. 2.-II. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map Number 6449 as Annexation Number 157 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 9:25 am. (Located on the northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue and North Bryan Avenue) (Council District 1) ID 25-662 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  98. 2.-JJ. RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6392, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements, located on the south side of East Florence Ave. just west of South Walnut Ave. (Council District 3) ID 25-641 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  99. 2.-KK. Actions pertaining to Initiating Proceedings and Declaring Intention to Levy the Annual Assessment for the City of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and setting the public hearing for June 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (Citywide) 1. RESOLUTION - Initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessment for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 2. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to levy and collect the annual assessment for landscaping and lighting maintenance District No. 1 ID 25-691 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  100. 2.-LL. Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) CNG Station Concrete Pad Replacement project: 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. 25-565, dated April 28, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2. 2. Approve a construction contract in the amount of $249,019.00 with Dave Christian Construction Co. Inc. a California corporation, for construction services to replace the concrete vehicle landing pad at the public CNG station located in the Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus yard. (Bid file no. 12500720) 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents. ID 25-565 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  101. 2.-MM. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Northwest Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of nine (9) medium-accessible paratransit cutaway unleaded vehicles in the amount of $1,178,430.00 plus any applicable sales tax. ID 25-631 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  102. 2.-NN. Reject all proposals of a three-year base contract, with options for four one-year extensions, for the purchase of a mobile fare payments and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform (Bid File 12401701). ID 25-667 APPROVED Pass
  103. 2.-OO. Bill - (For Introduction) Amending Section 7-1101 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to Business License - Exemptions for Honorably Discharged or Honorably Relieved Veterans and Active Duty or Reservist Military Personnel ID 25-549 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  104. 2.-PP. BILL - (For Introduction) Amending section 12-2104 of the Fresno Municipal Code regarding responsibility for marijuana cultivation. ID 25-704 APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Pass
  105. 103 CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
  106. 3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
  107. 104 The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the June 12, 2025, regular meeting.
  108. 105 UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
  109. 106 PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
  110. 4. CITY COUNCIL
  111. 5. CLOSED SESSION
  112. 5.-A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; 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, 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 Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), 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, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian ID 25-699 DISCUSSED
  113. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Alan Soghoian v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management, Claim No.: 1010106228ADR1 ID 25-660 DISCUSSED
  114. 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Michael King v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management, Claim Nos.: 10101061824 and 1010103234 ID 25-661 DISCUSSED
  115. 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Kay Moseley v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02902. ID 25-698 TABLED
  116. 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Jacqueline Lyday vs. City of Fresno et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG03714 ID 25-727 DISCUSSED
  117. 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Geico General Insurance Company vs. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. Pending Case Transfer; San Joaquin Superior Court Case No. STK-CV-UAT-2025-0000518 ID 25-728 DISCUSSED
  118. 5.-G. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case ID 25-702 DISCUSSED
  119. 5.-H. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Attorney 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney ID 25-701 DISCUSSED
  120. 117 ADJOURNMENT
  121. 118 UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
  122. 119 UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
  123. 120 EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M. • July 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter • October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M. • April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards • November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
  124. 121 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE