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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/17/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 26-1226 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Valley Volleyball Association”   Not available Not available
ID 26-336 1  Ceremonial ItemFresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Quarter”   Not available Not available
ID 26-64 1  Action ItemProclamation of “California Native American Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-540 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Orange Shirt Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1075 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Constitution Week”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1178 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Celebrating BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir of Fresno”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1179 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band Centennial Celebration”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1245 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Dolly Parton Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1227 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Fresno Hmong Nurses Association”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1183 1  Action ItemHEARING 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 (Council District 1) 1. ***RESOLUTION - 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 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1000 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the Program Year (PY) 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs: 1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the PY 2025 CAPER; and 2. Adopt PY 2025 CAPER and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1188 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 26-844 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider adoption of a Resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 207 E San Joaquin Street to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1240 1  Action ItemAppearance by Neil O’Brien regarding “Republic Services” (District 6 Resident)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1054 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment. The following Plan Amendment and Rezone applications (collectively numbered as application P23-00400) have been filed by the Fresno City Council and pertain to approximately 2,067 acres in the Southeast area of the City of Fresno (Council Districts 5 and 7) 1. ADOPT - Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2023020138) for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00400 dated December 19, 2025, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15070 through 15075. 2. RESOLUTION - to repeal the Roosevelt Community Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400). 3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - to repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400). 4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Central Southeast Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-00400) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figur   Not available Not available
ID 26-1055 1  Action ItemHEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) 1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164 2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan 3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Indu   Not available Not available
ID 26-1222 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Minutes for June 11, 2026, June 16, 2026, and June 23, 2026, Budget Hearings, and September 3, 2026, Regular Meeting   Not available Not available
ID 26-1229 12.-B. Action ItemActions 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)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1231 12.-C. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Proposition 64 Health and Safety Grant Cohort 4 (Prop. 64) Grant program 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $6,000,000 in grant funding for the Proposition 64 Health and Safety Cohort 4 (Prop. 64) Grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of $6,000,000 in grant funding from the State of California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the Fresno Police Department’s Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Cohort 4 (Prop. 64) grant (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 14th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to appropriate $884,700 for the Prop 64 Cohort 4 Grant Program in the Police Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). 4. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with California State University of Fresno, Foundation to prepare a pre-and post-Local Evaluation Report in the amo   Not available Not available
ID 26-1161 12.-D. Action Item***RESOLUTION - To support Proposition 1 - the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1175 12.-E. Action ItemApprove a Consultant Services Agreement with CSDA Design Group to provide professional noise abatement related consultant services for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Residential Sound Insulation Program in an amount not to exceed $561,370.00 with an expected completion date no later than March 30, 2029 (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1200 12.-F. Action ItemApprove Amendment No. 17 to Agreement between City of Fresno and ERM-West, Inc., to provide ongoing professional engineering and related environmental support services concerning groundwater contamination at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for an amount not to exceed $1,196,236 for a total contract amount of $7,367,750 (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1169 12.-G. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Naming the “Carnegie Library Garage”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1177 12.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Van Ness Boulevard and Clinton Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project, Bid File Number 12700173 at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Van Ness Boulevard (Council Districts 1 and 7) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class1 and Section 15302/Class2 for the Van Ness Boulevard and Clinton Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,173,537.00 to American Paving Co. of Fresno, CA   Not available Not available
ID 26-1172 12.-I. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 15th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 appropriating $3,365,600 in FY 2026 City Council Department operating and capital carryover and trueing up the Department of Public Works Council Infrastructure Capital Project budgeted carryover totals (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1213 12.-J. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Fire Department Regional Training Center (County) 1. Certify that the City of Fresno, in its capacity as a Responsible Agency, has reviewed and considered the Addendum to the EIR prepared for the State Center Community College District First Responders Campus (State Clearinghouse No. 2020039018) as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 2. Approve the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between the City of Fresno and State Center Community College District to allow the parties to jointly design, construct, and operate a Fire Regional Training Center   Not available Not available
ID 26-1168 12.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Signature Flight Support LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the continued lease of office/hangar space for the Police Department’s Air Support Unit located at 4941 E Andersen Avenue, Suite B-101, at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a three-year lease agreement between the City of Fresno and Signature Flight Support LLC, a Delaware limited liability company in the amount of $54,768 annually, with annual increases by the greater of 3.5% or the CPI Adjustment, plus the proportionate CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges at $3,288 annually   Not available Not available
ID 26-1164 12.-L. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Delegating authority to the City Manager to execute agreements of up to $165,000 for Cycle Two of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1042 12.-M. Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House to extend the term for Mobile Shower and Restroom Operations from September 30, 2026, through June 30, 2027, in the total amount of $243,000 funded with Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) and Encampment Resolution Fund (ERF) funds.   Not available Not available
ID 26-1147 12.-N. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno approving the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on the northeast side of North Weber Avenue, lying northwest of West Herndon Avenue (Council District 2)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1186 12.-O. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application to the California Department of Transportation and Authorizing the Execution of the Grant Application, Acceptance of Grant Funds, and Execution of Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1202 12.-P. Action ItemRESOLUTION of Intention to annex the territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 493-020-60S & 493-020-61S as Annexation No. 77 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to authorize the levy of special taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:10 am (East side of North Chestnut Avenue south of East Ashlan Avenue) (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1180 12.-Q. Action ItemAward a three-year contract, with options for two one-year extensions to ScrubCan, for janitorial services for all Fresno Area Express (FAX) facilities in the amount not to exceed $499,572.00 for the initial three-year base term and not to exceed $860,000.00 for all five years, if options for two one-year extensions are exercised. Costs for the option years have factored in the total in accordance with the relevant Producer Price Index (PPI) (Bid File 12601967)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1181 12.-R. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Maintenance Building Steam Bay Renovation project: 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. 25-223, dated February 6, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines 2. Approve a Construction Contract in the amount of $560,442.76 with GCB1 Inc., a California corporation, for construction services to replace the lift equipment located in the Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus maintenance building steam cleaning bay (Bid File 12600496)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1174 12.-S. Action ItemApprove Re-Appointment of Kendy Y Villa to the Women’s Commission for a term ending October 31, 2028   Not available Not available
ID 26-1225 12.-T. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Amending Quorum Requirements for the Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1232 12.-U. Action ItemApprove the Appointments to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for Mahalia Gotico and Joseph Giles for a term ending November 1, 2027, and David Clark for a term ending November 1, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1223 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 26-1205 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE 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-01409   Not available Not available
ID 26-1206 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE 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. 21CECG02805   Not available Not available
ID 26-1236 15.-D. 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 26-1237 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 26-1238 15.-F. Closed Session ItemPUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Gov. Code § 54957 Title: City Attorney   Not available Not available
ID 26-1239 15.-G. Closed Session ItemPUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Gov. Code § 54957 Title: City Clerk   Not available Not available