Legislation
Matters, ordinances, and resolutions before the City of Fresno.
- 25-873Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Phase C Project: 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P25-873, dated July 17, 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, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines. 2. Award a construction contract to Juarez Brothers General Engineering INC, of Madera, California, in the amount of $507,828 for the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Phase C project, within the City of Fresno, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents. (Bid File #12501771)Passed
- 25-924Approve the Department of Transportation / Fresno Area Express (FAX) federally mandated Title VI Service Equity Analysis for proposed service changes, with conclusions of no disparate impacts on minority populations or disproportionate burdens on low-income populations.Passed
- 25-974Proclamation for “Project First Step- 20th Anniversary”Agenda Ready
- 25-860HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P20-00213; Rezone Application No. P20-00213; Development Permit Application No. P22-03749; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03173; and related Environmental Assessment No. P20-00213/P22-03749/P23-03173 for approximately 3.78 acres of property located on the west side of North Chestnut Avenue, between East Behymer and East International Avenues. (Council District 6) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P20-00213/P22-03749/P23-03173 dated May 16, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P20-00213 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Woodward Park Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Employment - Office to Medium High Residential Density. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P20-00213 proposing to rezone the subject property from the O/UGM/cz (Office/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the RM-1/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Medium High Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P22-03749 proposing to construct a 48-unit private multi-family residential development, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03173 proposing to modify the development standards of the RM-1 (Multi-Family Residential, Medium High Density) zone district to allow for a reduction in the minimum parking setback from back of sidewalk, subject to the Conditions of Approval.Adopted as Amended
- 25-943HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)Tabled
- 25-952HEARING to consider Rezone Application No. P24-04357 and related Environmental Assessment No. P24-04357 for property located on the west side of North Grantland Avenue between West Ashlan and West Gettysburg Avenues (Council District 1) 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P24-04357, dated April 15, 2025, an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020039061 for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) of Rezone Application No. P24-04357 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map and existing conditions of zoning relative to timing of the construction of traffic signals for the development of ±155 acres of property from the RS-5/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the RS-5/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, and ±4.64 acres of property from the CC/UGM/cz (Community Commercial/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the CC/UGM/cz (Community Commercial/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.Passed
- 25-985Tax 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 Statewide Communities Development Authority for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, equipping, renovation, rehabilitation, remodeling and other capital projects of certain health facilities owned or operated by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or its affiliates and located in the City of Fresno. 1. ***RESOLUTION- Approving a plan of finance of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for a qualified health facilities project for the benefit of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or its affiliates, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 25-938Appearance by Kamryn Rodriguez regarding “Immigration within Fresno” (District 6 Resident)Agenda Ready
- 25-982Appearance by Darius Assemi regarding “The Occupancies at Parc West” (District 2 Resident)Agenda Ready
- 25-968Approve the reappointment of Michael McDonald to the Civil Service Board; the appointment of Kellie Greiner to the Disability Advisory Commission; the reappointments of Paul Halajian and Jason Hatwig to the Historic Preservation Commission; the reappointment of Al Moncada to the Mobile Home Rent Review and Stabilization Commission; the appointments of McKay Duran and Vincent Trillo, and the reappointments of Scott Miller and Laura Ward to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission; and the reappointments of Kathy Bray and Jacqueline Lyday to the Planning Commission.Passed
- 25-966Actions related to the Non-Exclusive License Agreement with New Tech Aircraft Services, Inc. (dba. NTAS Maintenance & Engineering), a California Corporation, to Provide On-Call Maintenance to Large Transport Category Aircraft Operated by Southwest Airlines Company, a Texas Corporation, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement (License) with New Tech Aircraft Services, Inc. (dba. NTAS Maintenance & Engineering), a California Corporation (Licensee), to Provide On-Call Maintenance to Large Transport Category Aircraft Operated by Southwest Airlines Company, a Texas Corporation (Southwest), at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for the Term of two (2) years, not to exceed the Ending Date of April 30, 2027. The minimum amount of potential revenue generated by this License is approximately $6,000 (in monthly license fees) per year in addition to an eleven percent (11%) of Licensee’s monthly gross revenues from all its operations at FAT. The minimum total anticipated revenue during the life of this License is approximately $12,000.00, plus eleven percent (11%) of Licensee’s monthly gross revenues from all its operations at FAT.Passed
- 25-950Approve a Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church & Flynn, Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California, in the amount of $368,200.00 to provide additional civil engineering design, bidding, and construction support services for Phase II (Florence Avenue to Church Avenue) and Phase III (Church Avenue to Jensen Avenue) of the Peach Avenue Widening Project (Project), for a total contract value, including Phase I, of $720,124.00. (Council District 5)Passed
- 25-975RESOLUTION - Approving the application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program for Phase II Development of South Peach Avenue Park project located at 2155 South Peach Avenue in an amount not to exceed $6 million and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all related documents on behalf of the City (District 5)Passed
- 25-980***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-826 amending Exhibit 8, Unit 8, Non-Represented, by adding the new classification of Per Diem Veterinarian and providing a flat rate per shift, and modifying the Appendix to Salary Resolution to add a new footnote, effective July 28, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 25-603Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of Valley Inn, located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, an emergency shelter, APN: 449-335-32 (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the Planning and Development Director or designee to enter into agreements without competitive bidding for the rehabilitation of units and removal of hazardous materials; and approving a contract with Olsen Construction for the emergency reconstruction of units at the emergency shelter for an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 25-900Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for environmental analysis services for the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, extending the contract performance period to December 31, 2025, for no additional cost.Passed
- 25-954RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6387, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the northeast corner of North Garfield Avenue and West Ashlan Avenue. (Council District 1)Passed
- 25-902WORKSHOP - Measure C Renewal PresentationAgenda Ready
- 25-979Actions related to the Request for Proposals to manage and operate Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The potential revenue of the three contracts is $4,846,238 annually. The total anticipated revenue for the five-year term of the three contracts is approximately $24,231,190. (RFP No. 12501615). (Council District 4). 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Award Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC., a five-year term Agreement for Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions (RAC Concession Agreement) at FAT and authorize the Director of Aviation (Director) to execute the contractual document(s); and 3. Award Enterprise Rent-A-Car of Sacramento, LLC., a five-year term RAC Concession Agreement at FAT and authorize the Director to execute the contractual document(s); and 4. Award The Hertz Corporation a five-year term RAC Concession Agreement at FAT and authorize the Director to execute the contractual document(s).Passed
- 25-790Actions pertaining to the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) 1. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and WestCare California Inc. (WestCare) in the amount of $229,150 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, and case management. 2. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Poverello House in the amount of $229,150 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, supportive services, and case management. 3. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Central Unified School District (CUSD) in the amount of $75,000 to provide utility assistance services.Passed