Legislation
Matters, ordinances, and resolutions before the City of Fresno.
- 25-559Appearance by Simon Biasell regarding “SEDA” (District 1 Resident)Agenda Ready
- 25-615Appearance by Ivan Paz regarding “SEDA” (District 7 Resident)Agenda Ready
- 25-616Appearance by Shawn Wilson regarding “Southeast Development Area Plan” (District 3 Resident)Agenda Ready
- 25-699CONFERENCE 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, VeterinarianAgenda Ready
- 25-660CONFERENCE 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.: 1010106228ADR1Agenda Ready
- 25-661CONFERENCE 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 1010103234Agenda Ready
- 25-727CONFERENCE 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. 24CECG03714Agenda Ready
- 25-702CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential caseAgenda Ready
- 25-701PUBLIC 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 AttorneyAgenda Ready
- 25-524Proclamation “Celebrating the 56th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week”Agenda Ready
- 25-678Proclamation of “Teacher and School Nurses Appreciation Week”Agenda Ready
- 25-675Proclamation Celebrating the Justin Garza High School Swim and Dive Championship VictoryAgenda Ready
- 25-636HEARING 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).Passed
- 25-545HEARING 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.Passed
- 25-626Tax 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)Passed
- 25-604Approval of the minutes for April 24, 2025, Regular MeetingPassed
- 25-668RESOLUTION - 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).Passed
- 25-640Actions 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.Passed
- 25-649RESOLUTION - 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)Passed
- 25-679Actions 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.Passed