Legislation
Matters, ordinances, and resolutions before the City of Fresno.
- 24-929DAC Awards Taskforce & DutiesPassed
- 24-930City Council Public Accessibility ActPassed
- 24-875June 5, 2024 Planning Commission Regular Meeting MinutesAgenda Ready
- 24-907CONTINUED FROM JUNE 19, 2024 Consideration of an appeal regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 and related Environmental Assessment No. TPM 2023-13 for approximately 2.91 acres of property located on the northeast corner of North West and West Olive Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. APPROVE Environmental Assessment No. TPM-2023-13 dated February 6, 2024, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines through a Section 15315/Class 15 Categorical Exemption. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 authorizing the subdivision of approximately 2.67 acres of property into a two-lot subdivision, subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 dated July 3, 2024.Agenda Ready
- 24-889Consideration of Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P22-00388, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360, Planned Development Application No. P22-00387, and Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2022080152 for a proposed 326-lot single-family residential development on the northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East McKinley Avenue Alignment (Council District 7). 1. RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION (to the City Council) of Final EIR SCH No. 2022080152 for a proposed 326-lot single-family residential development; and, a. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21082(a) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; and, b. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of the Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by Public Resources Code, Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15093; and c. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15092; and 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and McLane Community Plan from the Low Density Residential (±28.6 acres) planned land use designation to the Medium Density Residential (±28.6 acres) planned land use designation. 3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Rezone Application No. P22-00388 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map to reclassify the ±28.6-acre property from the RS-3 (Single Family Residential, Low Density) zone district to the RS-5 (Single Family Residential, Medium Density) zone district. 4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6360 which requests authorization to subdivide an approximately 28.6-acre property for purposes of creating a 326-lot single family residential subdivision on the northeast corner of North Armstrong Avenue and the East McKinley Avenue Alignment subject to the findings and compliance with the Conditions of Approval included within the Staff Report to the Planning Commission dated July 3, 2024. 5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-00387 which requests authorization to establish a gated community with private streets and modified property development standards subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated July 3, 2024.Agenda Ready
- 24-908CONTINUED FROM JUNE 5, 2024 City Council initiated General Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P24-00589, and related Environmental Assessment pertaining for two (2) adjoining parcels of approximately ±2.26 acres (total) located at the northwest corner of East McKinley and North Fine Avenues. (Council District 4) - Planning and Development Department. 1. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of the Environmental Assessment for P24-00589 of a Negative Declaration, dated May 31, 2024, prepared for the proposed plan amendment/rezone pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of General Plan Amendment No. P24-00589 to amend the planned land use designation of the subject (±2.26 acres) properties from Employment - Light Industrial to Commercial - Community; and 3. RECOMMEND CONSIDERATION (to the City Council) of Rezone No. P24-00589 to rezone the subject (±2.26 acres) properties from the IL (Light Industrial) zone district to the CC (Community Commercial) zone district consistent with the amended land use designation.Agenda Ready
- 24-892Consideration of an appeal filed regarding Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 1911 East Copper River Drive on the southwest corner of East Copper River Drive and North Maple Avenue (Council District 6). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P23-01190 dated February 14, 2024, an Addendum to the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report State Clearinghouse No. 2000021003 (SEIR) for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 authorizing the construction of a 114-unit gated multi-family residential development, subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Development Permit Application No. P23-01190 dated April 22, 2024.Agenda Ready
- 24-887Hearing - Reconsideration of the PRAC Cultural Arts Subcommittee list of recommended grantees, award amounts, project titles and a brief summary of the project location, scope, schedule and anticipated impact to PRAC and acceptance of the recommended grantees.Passed
- 24-805Presentation of the Central California American Planning Association’s 2024 Leadership and Service AwardAgenda Ready
- 24-868Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”Agenda Ready
- 24-763HEARING to Consider an appeal regarding Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 and related Environmental Assessment for property located at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road on the northeast corner of East Kings Canyon Road and South Jackson Avenue (Council District 5) - Planning and Development Department 1. ADOPT - Environmental Assessment No. P23-03086 dated November 9, 2023, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines through a Section 15301/Class 1 Categorical Exemption. 2. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director in the approval of Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 authorizing the establishment of a cannabis retail business in an approximately 2,100 square foot existing commercial building, subject to the following: a. Development shall take place in accordance with the Conditions of Approval for Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 dated January 9, 2024.Agenda Ready
- 24-828HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 149 (Final Tract Map Number 6392) (Located on the southwest corner of East Florence Avenue and South Walnut Avenue) (Council District 3) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 149 (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 2024-2025 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 149 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 24-850HEARING to consider the proposed Annual Assessment for the City of Fresno Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Citywide) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Confirming the diagram and assessment and levy of annual assessment, 2024-2025, for Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 24-883***RESOLUTION- Declaring APNs 467-073-05T, -06T, -07T, -16T and 467-081-16T to be surplus and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).Passed
- 24-722CONFERENCE 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) Unit 10; 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)Agenda Ready
- 24-888CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential caseAgenda Ready
- 24-900CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2): 1 potential caseAgenda Ready
- 24-851Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department’s technology contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. 1. Award a sole source contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “Axon” in an amount not to exceed $18,368,264.68 for five years ($1,247,549.76 year one, $1,871,789.27 year two, $3,702,094.40 year three, $5,659,592.77 year four and $5,887,238.48 year five) for the purchase, maintenance and upgrade of 800 body-worn cameras and TASERS, unlimited video and data storage through Evidence.com, a computer aided dispatch system (CAD system), a records management system (RMS system) and multiple software programs to increase efficiency, transparency and accountability within the department. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the establishment of a contract for the purchase and service of body-worn cameras, TASERS, RMS and CAD systems, data storage and other related software with Axon Enterprises, Inc. without advertised competitive bidding (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Agenda Ready
- 24-872Approve the reappointments of Ron Sheppard, Rey Villarreal, Birdevinder Rickie Dhillon, and Chenier Derrick to the Disability Advisory Commission to terms ending June 30, 2026. Approve the reappointment of Kristi Lawrence to the Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District to a term ending June 30, 2028. Approve the reappointment of Katie Botello to the Fresno/Clovis Community Media Authority to a term ending June 30, 2026. Approve the reappointment of Todd Cregar to the Civil Service Board to a term ending June 30, 2028. Approve the reappointments of Shannon McCulligh and Katie Wilbur to the Mobile Home Rent and Stabilization Commission to terms ending June 30, 2028. Approve the appointment of Gurdeep Shergill to the Planning Commission to a term ending June 30, 2028. Approve the appointment of Rose Caglia to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission to a term ending July 1, 2028.Passed
- 24-891Actions pertaining to a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central California Land Trust: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Approve a State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement in the amount of $800,000 with Central California Land Trust for the acquisition and rehabilitation of two single-family homes to be sold and preserved as affordable housing.Agenda Ready