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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/27/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 26-1150 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Immunization Awareness Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1057 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Oliver Browner Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1025 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Fresno Young Leaders Academy”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1127 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “Young Parents Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1043 1  Action ItemHEARING to vacate a portion of street right of way located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way, a portion being city-owned right of way (Council District 1): 1. ***RESOLUTION - To vacate a portion of street right of way located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way, a portion being city-owned right of way (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1039 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. 75 (Final Tract Map No. 6172) (Northeast corner of North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto 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. 75 (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 75 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1135 1  Action ItemAppearance by Neil O’Brien regarding “Republic Services” (District 6 Resident)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1140 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Minutes for August 13, 2026, Regular Meeting   Not available Not available
ID 26-1069 12.-B. Action ItemApprove the Fourth Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1082 12.-C. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation Project (Bid File 12602229) (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment signed July 3, 2026 2. Approve an agreement with Hill International, Inc. of San Jose, California in the amount of $318,000 for Construction Management Services for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Runway 12-30 Project 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,543,391 with Terra West Construction, Inc. of Clovis, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation Project   Not available Not available
ID 26-1088 12.-D. Action Item***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 Improvement Program (AIP) grants for federal fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for both Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), accept FAA AIP grant(s) for FY 2027 and FY 2028 projects at both airports including all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the FAA; and apply for and accept grants and all subsequent amendments thereto offered by the California Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division for matching funds for FY 2027 and 2028 FAA-approved projects at the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. (Requires 5 votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1063 12.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Tower Theatre Fire Alarm Installation Project - Project ID FA00007 (Bid File 12500940) (Council District 1) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve Contract Change Order No.1 in the amount of $21,649 for a total contract amount of $190,849 and sixteen (16) additional working days, for the installation of new shunt trip breakers, conductors, and relays to shut down the power and amplification to both audio and visual systems with Cosco Fire Protection Inc of Fresno, California   Not available Not available
ID 26-1066 12.-F. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 2 with Floyd Johnston Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,669,659.62, increasing the total not to exceed of $6,883,047.62, with ninety-two (92) additional calendar days for Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Improvement Project (Bid File 12601278) (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1068 12.-G. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 3 with A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction in the amount of $300,000.00, increasing the total contract amount to $9,203,232.93 for the North Avenue Sewer Trunk Main Realignment from west of Golden State Boulevard to Maple Avenue (Bid File 12500312) (Council District 3 and 5)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1005 12.-H. Action ItemApprove the award of a Product Requirements Contract for X-Naut iPad Cooling Cases to Cook’s Communications, Corp. of Fresno, California, in an amount not to exceed $154,552.61 for the initial three-year term and $51,517.54 for the optional one-year extension, plus PPI increases. (Bid File No. 12602107)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1084 12.-I. Action ItemActions related to accepting agreement A261016457 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) 1. Approve the acceptance of the Cal OES award for $200,000 for Haz Mat training per agreement A261016457, and authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel to staff vacancies caused by training attendance 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 5th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to appropriate $200,000 for Haz Mat training agreement A261016457 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1086 12.-J. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 6th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reappropriate $72,300 of Amendment Two for the 2024 Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response and Regional Task Force Five (RTF5) training agreement A231012261 in FY 27 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1087 12.-K. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 7th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reappropriate $31,700 of Amendment Nine for Haz Mat training agreement A211006364 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1107 12.-L. Action ItemApprove an increase to the citywide custodial services Requirements Contract with ScrubCan, Inc. of Fresno, California in the total amount of $518,000 per year, for a revised annual total amount not-to-exceed $3,523,000 for the remainder of the contract term plus annual CPI and PPI increases, to provide additional custodial services at City Hall, Granite Park, Planning & Development Housing Division offices, sidewalks in Tower District, various PARCS locations, and account for future unforeseen custodial needs citywide moving forward (Bid File 9669)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1108 12.-M. Action ItemActions pertaining to the award of four Citywide Cooperative Purchase Agreements (Requirements Contracts) for equipment and vehicle rentals for various departments on an as needed basis in the total aggregate amount of $1,000,000 per year plus annual CPI increases to (Bid File 9705): 1. Caterpillar, Inc. of Fresno, California through June 11, 2028, with one optional one-year extension 2. Altec Inc. dba Global Rental Inc. of Bakersfield, California through June 11, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions 3. Herc Rentals Inc. of Bonita Springs, Florida through June 11, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions 4. United Rentals (North America) Inc. of Fresno, California through June 11, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions   Not available Not available
ID 26-1109 12.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to the award of three Citywide Cooperative Purchase Agreements (Requirements Contracts) through January 10, 2029, with three optional one-year extensions for the purchase of general supplies, small tools, small equipment parts, and aftermarket vehicle parts in the total aggregate amount of $750,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid Files 9706): 1. Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts, of Fresno, California 2. O’Reilly Auto Enterprises dba O’Reilly Auto Parts, of Fresno, California 3. AutoZone Parts, Inc., of Fresno, California   Not available Not available
ID 26-1110 12.-P. Action ItemApprove the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement (Requirements Contract) to Ford Motor Company, through November 14, 2028, with three optional one-year extensions for the purchase of OEM vehicle parts and supplies in an amount not to exceed $750,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File 9707)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1099 12.-Q. Action ItemApprove the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Nobico, Inc., dba Integrated Electronics, for the purchase of two replacement video servers equipped with analytic features, the replacement of three unsupported cameras, and the professional services necessary to maintain 30 days of video retention throughout the upgrade process, in the amount of $242,613.00   Not available Not available
ID 26-1111 12.-R. Action ItemApprove a Third Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Fresno and SimpleTherapy (formerly Halcyon Behavioral) Employee Assistance granting a six-month emergency extension through February 28, 2027 to allow time to process a new Request for Proposals, remaining at the current cost per employee per month of $1.78, with an expected cost not to exceed $50,000 for the six-month period, for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000 for Employee Assistance Program Services   Not available Not available
ID 26-1129 12.-S. Action Item***BILL B-25 (Introduced August 13, 2026) (For Adoption) Amending Section 11-113 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Electric Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Station review process (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1050 12.-T. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Assignment and Assumption of the OPS Villas, LP HOME Investment Partnerships loan documents and the Oak Park Senior Villas property located at 2597 S. Richelle Avenue, 93725, in southeast Fresno (District 5): 1. Invoke exception to the Better Business Act pursuant to Section 2(b), as amended by Resolution No. 2013-166 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) 2. Approve write-down and write-off of the existing loans totaling $4,885,000 ($4,185,000 and $700,000) and approximately $1.4 million in accrued interest to a revised amount of $2,598,148 at 2% interest, payable from 50% of the property’s annual residual receipts with principal and interest due in full on July 1, 2081, the loan maturity date 3. Approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement with OPS Villas, LP and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno 4. Authorize the City Manager to sign all implementing documents (Agreement, revised Declaration of Restrictions, and Note) required for the assignment and assumption, approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.   Not available Not available
ID 26-1096 12.-U. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 9th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to reappropriate $116,500 for the Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention Grant and $11,300 for the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1114 12.-V. Action ItemApprove the FY 26 annual participation agreement for the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Program for the disposition funds of $82,935.02, including interest, forfeited in connection with a crime, and authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related documents, effective through June 30, 2027   Not available Not available
ID 26-1020 12.-W. Action ItemApprove the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Toter, LLC., through April 4, 2029, for the purchase of refuse, recycling, and organics containers in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 per year plus annual CPI increases (Bid File #12700201)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1064 12.-X. Action ItemActions pertaining to the vacation of portions of City-owned right of way located at the northeast corner of North Milburn Avenue and West Dakota Avenue for Dolores Huerta Park (Council District 1): 1. RESOLUTION - Of Intention to vacate portions of city-owned right of way located at the northeast corner of North Milburn Avenue and West Dakota Avenue for Dolores Huerta Park 2. Set the required public hearing at 9:10 a.m. on September 17, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1146 12.-Z. Action ItemApprove the reappointment of Alysia Bonner to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2027   Not available Not available
ID 26-1149 12.-AA. Action ItemApprove Re-Appointment of Aisha Allenrojas to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board of Directors as the City of Fresno Representative   Not available Not available
ID 26-1155 12.-BB. Action ItemApprove Appointments of Debra Goodman and Marla Williams to the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging Board for a term ending January 3, 2028   Not available Not available
ID 26-1158 12.-CC. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Naming the park to be located at Veterans Boulevard and Barstow Avenues “Cruz Bustamante Park”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1162 12.-DD. Action ItemApproval of Amendment to the Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 Moving November 19, 2026, Meeting to November 12, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1113 12.-N. Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department and Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (EOC) to extend the term of the Lease Agreement through September 1, 2027, for program sites located at Mosqueda Community Center and Willow and Balch Park, and authorize the PARCS Director or their designee to execute the Second Amendment on the City’s behalf (Districts 3, 5 & 7)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1131 12.-Y. Action Item***BILL B-24 (Introduced July 30, 2026) (For Adoption) Adding Article 38 of Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Tobacco Retailer’s License (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1141 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, Airports Public Safety Assistant Manager, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Ser   Not available Not available
ID 26-1058 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Mary Gomez v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01042   Not available Not available
ID 26-1142 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Sarah Sanchez v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04266   Not available Not available
ID 26-1133 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-1134 15.-E. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-1152 15.-F. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-1154 15.-G. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-1156 15.-H. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-1159 15.-I. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall   Not available Not available