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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/4/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 25-1575 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “Central High Schools Men’s Water Polo Team Day’’   Not available Not available
ID 25-1651 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “California Apartment Association Day”   Not available Not available
ID 25-1546 1  Action ItemProclamation of the 75th Anniversary of the Bulldog Foundation   Not available Not available
ID 25-1612 1  Action ItemAPWA Project of the Year Award   Not available Not available
ID 25-1598 1  Action ItemHEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 72 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 310-132-43) (north side of East Belmont Avenue, east of North Laverne Avenue): (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 72 (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. 72 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).   Not available Not available
ID 25-1346 1  Action ItemHEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD).   Not available Not available
ID 25-1247 1  Action ItemHEARING 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). 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 t   Not available Not available
ID 25-1585 1  Action ItemAppearance by Dr. Eimear O’Brien “Shaping the Future of Education”   Not available Not available
ID 25-1586 1  Action ItemAppearance by Daniel / Nykkynn regarding “Fresno's developing Arts and Music Scene”   Not available Not available
ID 25-1631 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2025, and November 20, 2025   Not available Not available
ID 25-1625 12.-B. Action ItemActions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances: 1. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 31 Section 9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating unlawful possession and abandonment of carts 2. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 25 Section 9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to exposure of minors to tobacco products 3. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of camping in public places 4. BILL - (For Introduction) -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 5. BILL - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to criminal prosecution of wage theft   Not available Not available
ID 25-1618 12.-C. Action ItemApprove the reappointment of Lydia Zabrycki to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to a term expiring on November 1, 2027.   Not available Not available
ID 25-1532 12.-D. Action ItemReject all bids for the Merced Street Reconnection Project (Bid File No. 12501885). (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1580 12.-E. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 4 with American Paving Company Incorporated of Fresno, California in the amount of $37,935.87 with one hundred and eighteen (118) additional working days for the Mariposa Plaza Reconstruction Project. (Bid File 12302138-12468) (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1589 12.-F. Action ItemApprove the Agreement between the City and Forward Fresno Foundation allocating $75,000 to support the augmentation of the Fresno Young Leaders Academy.   Not available Not available
ID 25-1535 12.-G. Action ItemActions related to amending agreement #A211006364 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): 1. Approve acceptance of Cal OES Amendment Nine (9) for an additional $75,000 for Haz Mat training agreement #A211006364, and authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel to staff vacancies caused by training attendance 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $75,000 for Amendment Nine for Haz Mat training agreement A211006364 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1608 12.-H. Action ItemApprove the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Fire Apparatus Solutions of Rialto, California, for the purchase of two Smeal heavy fire apparatuses in the amount of $2,948,458 for the Fire Department   Not available Not available
ID 25-1609 12.-I. Action ItemApprove the award of a Purchase Contract to Swanson Fahrney Ford, of Selma, California, for the purchase of 10 Ford vehicles for various departments in the amount of $414,186 (Bid File 12600472)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1614 12.-J. Action ItemActions pertaining to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 for Unit 1 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39), Non-Supervisory Blue Collar - Unit 1 (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fourteenth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 1, Unit 1 - Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1623 12.-K. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifteenth Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 2, Unit 2, Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes, by adding the new classification of Special Assistant City Attorney and the respective E5 salary range; and amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), by retitling the Environmental Control Officer classification to Environmental Compliance Inspector, effective December 1, 2025. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1488 12.-L. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of an application for and acceptance of funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 4 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1517 12.-M. Action ItemApprove a Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., a corporation based in Albany, New York, in an amount not to exceed $387,515 to provide professional environmental consultant services for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment grant activities through October 31, 2029; and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.   Not available Not available
ID 25-1524 12.-N. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Approving the submission of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-Year Plan amendment to the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) for the Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation to increase the Area Median Income (AMI) threshold and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1540 12.-O. Action ItemApprove the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to operate the Emergency Shelter at Clarion Pointe located at 4061 N. Blackstone Avenue, term is from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $900,000 utilizing Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. (Council District 4) (Bid File No.12500851)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1541 12.-P. Action ItemActions pertaining to Emergency Shelter operations provided by Elevate Community Services (Elevate) under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program. 1. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Elevate for emergency shelter operations at Valley Inn, located at 933 N. Parkway Drive. The amended agreement term is from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,073,879.00, funded through the HHAP program. (Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851) 2. Approve a Service Agreement with Elevate for emergency shelter operations at Travel Inn, located at 1444 W. White Avenue. The agreement term is from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,231,579.65, funded through the HHAP program. (Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1587 12.-Q. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6384, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the southeast corner of McKinley Avenue and McKelvey Avenue. (Council District 7)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1599 12.-R. Action ItemActions pertaining to a Bill for Introduction amending Sections 14-310 through 14-312, 14-811, 14-812, 14-1706, and 14-1707 related to bikeways and bicycle regulations: 1. Adopt a finding of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; 2. BILL - (For introduction) 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).   Not available Not available
ID 25-1636 12.-S. Action Item***BILL B-53 (Introduced November 20, 2025)(For Adoption) Amending the Uncodified Ordinance to adopt changes and additions to the official list of designated special speed zones for various streets within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section 14-1501 of the Fresno Municipal Code. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1537 12.-T. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Pilot Program to Incentivize Commercial Job Creation Within Vacant Buildings or Storefronts in the Tower District (Subject to Mayor's Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1637 12.-U. Action Item***BILL B-46 (Reintroduced November 20, 2025)(For Adoption) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, sections 10-2603 and 10-2606, amending the citation structure (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1640 12.-V. Action Item***BILL B-54 (Introduced November 20, 2025)(For Adoption) Adding Chapter 10 of Article 28 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the regulation of the sale and distribution of kratom products within the City limits (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 25-1601 14.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP - Higher Education Student Government Updates   Not available Not available
ID 25-1632 15.-A. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE 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, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilit   Not available Not available
ID 25-1613 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Arevik Hagopian v. City of Fresno; Eric Scott Davis Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00453   Not available Not available
ID 25-1617 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Michael Diaz v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 231087315   Not available Not available
ID 25-1639 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: City of Fresno, et al. v. Scott Turner, et al. Northern District of California Case No. 3:25-cv-07070-RS   Not available Not available