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ID 25-1659Approval of City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026.Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1577HEARING to consider Annexation Application No. P23-00446, Pre-zone Application No. P23-00449, Development Permit No. P23-00702 and the related Environmental Assessment No. P23-00446/P23-00449/P23-00702 for approximately 10.55 acres of property generally located on the southwest corner of East Nees and North Willow Avenues (Council District 6) 1. ADOPT Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00446/P23 00449/P23-00702 dated October 31, 2025 for the proposed project pursuant to Sections 15070 and 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or his/her designee to initiate the Annexation of the “Nees-Willow No. 3b Reorganization” with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCo”). 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the official zoning map as described by Section 15-108 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code. 4. APPROVE - Development Permit No. P23-00702 which proposes to construct two (2) ±11,160 square-foot buildings and one (1) ±11,780 square-foot building to be utilized for medical, dental, and/or professional offices.Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1686Approve the award of a Requirements Contract to California Wood Recycling, Inc. of Oxnard, CA through December 4, 2026 with three optional one-year extensions for the purchase of recycled mulch as required by California State Senate Bill 1383 procurement requirement for recovered organic waste products in an amount not to exceed $329,926.00 per year, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the contract on behalf of the City of Fresno (Bid File 12600921). (Citywide)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Agenda Ready
ID 25-1619Approve a Treasury Investment Management Software Service Contract with Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. for a four-year term in an amount not to exceed $163,165, with three (3) optional one (1) year extensions each not to exceed $48,500 annually (Bid File No. 12501002)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1700Actions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances: 1. ***BILL B-56 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 31 Section 9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating unlawful possession and abandonment of carts (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***BILL B-57 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 25 Section 9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to exposure of minors to tobacco products (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***BILL B-58 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of camping in public places (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL B-59 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) -Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to unauthorized possession and use of a City, an Authorized Cart/Bin Collection Agent, or Authorized Roll-Off Collector owned trash containers (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. ***BILL B-60 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to criminal prosecution of wage theft (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1655Actions pertaining to the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Bid File 12600298) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt an Initial Study - Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for SCH 2025100590 dated October 14, 2025, for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 23rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $2,770,200.00 for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $23,550,277.49, for the Base Bid plus all four (4) Add Alternates, to Katch Environmental, Inc. dba Katch General of Fresno, California as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project.Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1709Actions Pertaining to a Grant Agreement with Storyland and Playland, Inc. for the Fresno Storyland Improvements Project (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. Approve a two-year Grant Agreement for $1,000,000 to Storyland and Playland, Inc. for improvements.Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1671Approve an increase to the citywide security services Requirements Contract with Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno, California in the total amount of $2,095,000 per year, for a revised total annual amount not-to-exceed $5,595,000 for the remainder of the contract term plus annual CPI adjustments, to provide security for the Sequoia Brewery property through the close of escrow, provide security services of parking facilities beginning January 2026 for the Planning and Development Department and provide security services for the Department of Transportation/FAX (Bid File 9686)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1600Actions pertaining to the Police Department Headquarters Renovation Project (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 30th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $12,000,000 for the Police Department Headquarters Renovation Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with LPAS, Inc. of Sacramento, California in the amount of $1,250,000.00, with a contingency amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Police Department Headquarters Renovation Project.Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1641Actions pertaining to the Southeast Development Area (SEDA): HEARING to consider the adoption of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2022020486). The following applications have been filed by the City of Fresno and pertain to approximately 9,000 acres in the Development Area-3 Southeast and Development Area-4 East: 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2022020486), for the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan. a. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 (See Exhibit S). 2. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and accompanying Proposed Land Use Map (see Exhibits J and K) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03090) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), the Dual Designation Map (Figure LU-2) and text of the Fresno General Plan to incorporate the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan (see Exhibits I and N) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03091). 4. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or their designee to update the text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan document to reflect final action taken by Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency. (see Exhibit G). 5. Select an alternative described in the EIR and direct staff to: a) prepare an updated SEDA land use map reflecting the selected alternative; b) confirm that the selected alternative is within the scope of the EIR; c) prepare a financial analysis for the plan; d) make any other minor updates to the plan necessary to accommodate the selected alternative; and e) return to Council for consideration.Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1725Actions pertaining to the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Air Traffic Control Placement Project 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2024030739), as related to the Airport Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement at Fresno Yosemite International Airport a. ADOPT Findings of Facts as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091; and b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and c. ADOPT the Findings and Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by Public Resources Code Section21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Aviation or other authorized representative to execute all implicated documentation for pre-application and application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Airport Terminal Program (ATP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2026 for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to upgrade, modernize, and rebuild the Air Traffic Control Tower. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1661Actions pertaining to the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012, for the Convention Center Garage project location; 2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012, for the Underground Garage project location; 3. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012, for the Spiral Garage project location; 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 12th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $1,980,000.00 for the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 5. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No.1 for Phase Two of a Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Swinerton Builders of Sacramento, California, to provide design and construction services related to the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project in an amount not to exceed $2,287,859.00, bringing the total contract amount to $2,889,380.00.Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1662Actions pertaining to the widening of South Temperance Avenue: 1. Adoption of Environmental Assessment No. 11072 dated December 18, 2025, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. R-05-84/T-5531/C-05-218, in accordance with Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; and 2. Approval of Engineering Cost Reimbursement Agreement with San Joaquin Valley Railroad Company in the amount of $147,449.00 (Council District 5)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1674Actions pertaining to receiving Unreleased Restoration Flows from Millerton Lake: 1. Adopt a finding of statutory exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15282(u). 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to Execute a Sales Agreement for the future Sale of Unreleased Restoration Flows with the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, and to Purchase Unreleased Restoration Flows from Millerton Lake through February 29, 2028, at Prices to be Determined by the Bureau of Reclamation in Accordance with the Sales Agreement. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1701***BILL B-61 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) Amending Fresno Municipal Code Sections 14-310 through 14-312, 14-811, 14-812, 14-1706, and 14-1707, related to bikeways and bicycle regulations (Citywide). (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item · Thu, Dec 18, 2025Passed
ID 25-1648Consideration of an appeal of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P25-01134, which requests authorization to establish a ±6,450 square-foot banquet hall within an existing ±12,050 square-foot building with a ±9,202 square-foot outdoor courtyard. Additionally, the applicant is requesting authorization to establish a State of California Type 47 ABC license (On-Sale General - Eating Place), which authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on- and off-site consumption (Council District 4) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. P25-01134, authorizing the establishment of a banquet hall within an existing building and related Type 47 ABC license, subject to Conditions of Approval dated October 15, 2025.Action Item · Wed, Dec 17, 2025Agenda Ready
ID 25-1254Consideration of an appeal regarding the approval of Development Permit Application No. P23-03606, which proposes to develop a ±4,900 square-foot commercial truck repair shop on approximately 2.23 acres located on the south side of West North Avenue between South Clara and South Elm Avenues. (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director to approve Development Permit Application No. P23-03606 authorizing the construction of new ±4,900 square-foot metal building for use as a commercial truck repair shop subject to Conditions of Approval dated August 15, 2025.Action Item · Wed, Dec 17, 2025Agenda Ready
ID 25-1723Hearing - to adopt a resolution to create the Measure P 5-Year Evaluation Subcommittee; and define committee roles, responsibilities, and membershipAction Item · Mon, Dec 15, 2025Agenda Ready
ID 25-1697Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.Action Item · Mon, Dec 15, 2025Agenda Ready
ID 25-1698Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.Action Item · Mon, Dec 15, 2025Agenda Ready