Legislation
Matters, ordinances, and resolutions before the City of Fresno.
- 26-1229Actions pertaining to the Proposition 64 Health and Safety Grant Cohort 4 (Prop 64) Grant program: 1. Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to accept $1,440,788 in grant funding for the Proposition 64 Health and Safety Cohort 4 (Prop. 64) Grant awarded from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing acceptance of $1,440,788 in grant funding from the State of California BSCC for the Fresno City Attorney’s Office Prop 64 grant, and authorizing the City Attorney or designee to sign all necessary acceptance and implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 16th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to appropriate $375,000 in Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Cohort 4 Grant Program funding (Requires Five Affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 26-1248Closed Session Review of Director Review Response [Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-241]Filed
- 26-1228CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 7, 2026 Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452; Rezone Application No. P24-00452; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419; Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6419/P24-00452/P24-00449 for approximately 8.47 acres of property located on the northeast corner of East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive (Council District 6) - Planning and Development Department. 1. Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6419/P24-00452/P24-00449 dated February 27, 2026, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Plan Amendment Application No. P24- 00452 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Woodward Park Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for approximately 8.47 acres for the subject property from the Medium Low Density Residential (±2.60 acres) and Commercial Community (±5.87 acres) planned land use designations to the Medium Density Residential (±8.47 acres) (5-12 dwelling units per acres (du/ac)) planned land use designation. 3. Rezone Application No. P24-00452 proposing to rezone approximately 8.47 acres of the subject property from the RS-4 (Single-Unit Residential, Medium Low Density) (±2.60 acres) and CC (Commercial Community) (±5.87 acres) zone districts to the RS-5 (Single-Unit Residential, Medium Density) (±8.47 acres)) zone district. 4. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419 proposing to subdivide approximately 8.47 acres of property into a 53-lot single-unit residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated May 6, 2026, and contingent upon approval of Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P24-00452, Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449, and the related environmental assessment. 5. Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449 proposing to modify the RS-5 zone district development standards, including, but not limited to, to allow for gated private streets, and contingent upon approval of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452, Rezone Application No. P24-00452, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419, and the related environmental assessment.Agenda Ready
- 26-1241CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 7, 2026 Consideration of Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P22-02694, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03569, and related Environmental Assessment No. P22-02694/P22-03569 pertaining to ±0.84 acres of vacant land located on the north side of East Copper Avenue, between North Maple and North Cedar Avenues. (Council District 6) - Planning and Development Department. 1. Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P22-02694/P22-03569, dated September 11, 2025, for the proposed plan amendment/rezone and conditional use permit pursuant to the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Plan Amendment Application No. P22-02694 to amend the Fresno General Plan to change the planned land use designation of the subject property from Commercial - Community (±0.84 acres) to Commercial - General (±0.84 acres); and 3. Rezone Application No. P22-02694 to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to rezone the ±0.84-acre subject property from the CC (Commercial - Community) zone district to the CG (Community - General) zone district consistent with the plan amendment application; and 4. Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03569, requesting authorization to construct a ±3,500 square-foot automated car wash facility with a ±2,813 square-foot canopy.Agenda Ready
- 26-1218Approval of the September 1, 2026 Building Standards Appeals Board Regular Meeting MinutesAgenda Ready
- 26-1210Approval of the July 07, 2026 Building Standards Appeals Board Regular Meeting MinutesAgenda Ready
- 26-1242Appeal of Certified Building Official's Determination - Occupant Load for Tian Pickleball ClubAgenda Ready
- 26-895Proclamation for “Dr. Katherine Flores Day”Agenda Ready
- 26-1145CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Tutelian & Company, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 21CECG02805Agenda Ready
- 26-1144CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Richard Fitzgerald v. City of Fresno, et al; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:21-CV-01409Agenda Ready
- 26-1167CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: 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, Airports Public Safety Assistant 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 Esparza), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), 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, Special Assistant City Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, VeterinarianAgenda Ready
- 26-1182CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential caseAgenda Ready
- 26-1189CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential caseAgenda Ready
- 26-1049***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to Terminate the Marketing Agreement with SLWA Insurance Services (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Passed
- 26-1187RESOLUTION-Initiating a Text Amendment to Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code Pursuant to FMC Section 15-5308-A Relating to the Prohibition of Data Centers Within the City of FresnoPassed
- 26-1072Approve a Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with BKF Engineers, a California Corporation in the amount of $143,582 for a total increased contract not to exceed amount of $1,436,845, with a $3,700 remaining contingency, for additional professional engineering services required for the design of plans and general construction documents for the Herndon Avenue Widening between Polk Avenue and Milburn Avenue Project (Council District 2)Passed
- 26-41Actions pertaining to City-owned Assessor’s Parcel Number 456-030-60T (Formerly 456-030-34T and 456-030-44) (District 7): 1. Adoption of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) (State Clearinghouse No. 2026020455), dated February 11, 2026, for the Affordable Cottage Home Village Development at Belmont and Dewitt, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Approval of a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) between the City of Fresno and New Look Investments LLC.Passed
- 26-1115Actions pertaining to the Herndon Canal Metro Trail Project (Midtown Trail), from Shields Avenue to McKinley Avenue (Bid File No. 12601826) (Council Districts 4 and 7) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 13th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 appropriating $2,757,500 for the Herndon Canal Metro Trail, from Shields Avenue to McKinley Avenue Project in the Public Works Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $4,057,437.00 to Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the construction of Segment 3 of the Herndon Canal Metro Trail Project, from Shields Avenue to McKinley AvenuePassed
- 26-1118Actions pertaining to the Downtown Neighborhood HAWKs project (Bid File No. 12700027; Council District 3) 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW01071, dated June 8, 2026, a finding of Categorical Exemption for the proposed project pursuant to Section 15301/Class1 of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 10th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to appropriate $1,098,300 for the Downtown Neighborhood HAWKs project in the Public Works Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,098,260.85 to Power Design Electric, Inc. of Kingsburg, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidderPassed
- 26-1137Actions pertaining to the Blythe Village LP Loan Amendments for the Blythe Village project located at 3572 N. Blythe Avenue, 93722 in west central Fresno (District 1): 1. Approve a First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program Agreement and a First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Promissory Note; and 2. Approve a Second Amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement and a Second Amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Promissory Note; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to sign the amendments, approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.Passed