Legislation
Matters, ordinances, and resolutions before the City of Fresno.
- 25-646Approval of minutes of February 25, 2025, Regular MeetingAgenda Ready
- 25-507Consideration of an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-02631, requesting authorization to establish a banquet hall within an existing ±8,384 tenant space located at 4927 East McKinley Avenue, on the northwest corner of East McKinley Avenue and North Fine Avenue (Council District 4) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY the Appellant’s appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-02631, requesting authorization to establish and operate an ± 8,384 square foot banquet hall.Agenda Ready
- 25-633Workshop: Accessory Dwelling UnitsAgenda Ready
- 25-648Upcoming Events in 2025Agenda Ready
- 25-512Actions pertaining to the development of the Dakota Apartments, a 113-unit affordable rental housing project, to be located at 3787 N. Blackstone Avenue (southwest corner of N. Blackstone Avenue and E. Dakota Avenue) in central Fresno (City Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and 2. Approve a $3,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Agreement with Dakota Fresno, LP for the development of the Dakota Apartments of which 11 will be floating two- and three-bedroom HOME-assisted units.Passed
- 25-353Proclamation for “Michele Carmichael Day”Agenda Ready
- 25-576Tax 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 financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of a 114-unit qualified residential rental project. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a plan of finance of the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for a qualified residential rental project for the benefit of Dakota Fresno LP, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 25-538Actions pertaining to the Water Main Replacements in the area bound by Clinton, Teilman, University and West Avenues Project (Project): (Bid File 12500340) (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 53rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $698,000 for the Project; (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $6,297,927.00 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Water Main Replacements Project.Failed
- 25-628Proclamation of “Isabella Marie Gonzales Day”Agenda Ready
- 25-578Tax 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 financing and refinancing of an affordable rental housing facility that includes 60 apartment units. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt revenue bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing a project of Pleasant View 2024 Limited Partnership, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 25-521Proclamation for “National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day”Agenda Ready
- 25-575Tax 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 not to exceed $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 or more California limited liability companies and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Continued
- 25-465Actions 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)Continued
- 25-627Proclamation of “Small Business Week”Agenda Ready
- 25-476Appearance by Ashley Mireles-Guerrero regarding “Concerns about SEDA Approval Amid Significant Infrastructure Repair Needs” (District 3 Resident)Agenda Ready
- 25-597Consideration 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.Agenda Ready
- 25-546HEARING - to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 154 (Final Tract Map Number 6384) (Southeast corner of East McKinley Avenue and North McKelvey Avenue) (Council District 7): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 154; (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. 154. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 25-566HEARING - to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18, Annexation Number 003 (Final Parcel Map Number 2022-03) (Located on the south side of West Bullard Avenue, west of North Maroa Avenue) (Council District 4): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 003; (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. 18, Annexation No. 003 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).Passed
- 25-568HEARING - to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 68 (Final Parcel Map Number 2019-12) (West side of North Harrison Avenue and West Alluvial 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. 68 (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. 68 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 25-577Tax 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 financing and refinancing The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority revenue and refunding bonds, Series 2025 (HumanGood - California Obligated Group) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $205,000,000 for the purpose of financing and equipping of the Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed