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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 26-1230 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1224 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Police and Fire Chaplaincy Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1262 1  Action ItemProclamation for “The kNOw Youth Media Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1076 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Bodie Jensen Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1291 1  Action ItemAppearance by Central Valley Veterans Day Parade Committee regarding “Announcement of the 107th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade” (County Resident)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1293 1  Action ItemAppearance by Jean Joneson regarding “Retirement Fund Procedures.” (Clovis Resident)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1300 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Minutes for September 17, 2026, Regular Meeting   Not available Not available
ID 26-1257 12.-B. Action ItemApprove the appointments of Edward Chinevere and Kamaljit Kaur to the City of Fresno Deferred Compensation Board to a term that is continuous   Not available Not available
ID 26-1261 12.-C. Action ItemReject all bids received for the Maxie L. Parks Community Center HVAC Upgrade Project, Bid File 12700061 (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1290 12.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the citywide security services Requirements Contract with Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno, California (Bid File 9686): 1. Approve an annual increase in an amount not-to-exceed $241,000 per year to add security for Police Department Headquarters, Granite Park Sports Complex, and an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 for future unforeseen needs, for a revised total annual amount not-to-exceed $6,136,000 for the remainder of the contract term plus annual CPI adjustments 2. Approve a one-time increase for the temporary security services at the Clarion Pointe shelter in an amount not-to-exceed $81,000 3. Approve a one-time increase for emergency security services required to secure properties and facilities acquired for the Blackstone & McKinley Grade Separation project in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 4. Approve a one-time increase for emergency security services required to secure the Fresno Sanitary Landfill in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000   Not available Not available
ID 26-1089 12.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Parkway Terrace project located at 933 North Parkway Drive, Fresno, California 93728 (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment dated August 31, 2026 2. ***RESOLUTION - Repealing and replacing Resolution 2026-26 in its entirety and authorizing joint application to and participation in the Homekey+ Program with co-applicant Parkway Prime, LLC for the Parkway Terrace project and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all required implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve a Repair Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and Parkway Prime LLC, establishing certain terms, conditions, and compensation relating to the Homekey+ Parkway Terrace Project   Not available Not available
ID 26-1185 12.-F. Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Option to Purchase 959 North Parkway Drive (APN: 449-324-11) between the City of Fresno and Fresno Housing Authority to extend the closing period of 200 days and assign all Homekey provisions without changing the overall compensation of the Agreement (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1201 12.-G. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting Substantial Amendment 2025-02 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to apply for a $15 million Section 108 Loan to fund a loan pool for non-profit developers of affordable housing for land acquisition and acquisition of manufactured homes to support the development of affordable housing; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1207 12.-H. Action ItemApprove a First Amendment to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central Fresno Neighborhood Trust, LLC to extend the project’s schedule to December 31, 2027, with no change in grant amount, to acquire and rehabilitate 50 rent-restricted affordable housing units   Not available Not available
ID 26-1208 12.-I. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House for outreach services under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program. The amended agreement term is October 17, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $175,000. (Bid File No. 12501983)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1138 12.-J. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation (Council District 6) 1. Adopt Addendum prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P26-02769 dated September 4, 2026, an Addendum to Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2000021003, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve the Eighth Amendment to the Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation Agreement with CRD East, Inc., a California corporation, to extend the eligibility of Water Equivalent Dwelling Units to an additional 109 acres within the expanded Copper River Ranch Project Area, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute all documents related to this item.   Not available Not available
ID 26-1214 12.-K. Action ItemActions related to the award of a Product Purchase Contract with West Coast Waste, Inc. (Citywide) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a Product Purchase Contract to West Coast Waste, Inc. through October 20, 2026, for the purchase of 43,750 Procurement Compliance Attributes (PCA) tons from compost product as required by California State Senate Bill (SB) 1383 procurement requirement for recovered organic waste products in a single year amount not to exceed $210,943.91 (Bid File 12700034)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1235 12.-L. Action ItemApprove a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with SNF Polydyne, Inc., for the purchase of liquid cationic polymer for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility through Central Marin Sanitation Agency Contract No. 24-39 for an initial term ending June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions through June 30, 2029, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $6,964,746.15 (Bid File 12700129) (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1247 12.-M. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or Designee, to Execute Recycled Water User Agreements (Council Districts 1, 3, and 7) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1280 12.-N. Action ItemActions related to initiating the Proposition 218 process for proposed updates and increases to the schedule of rates for water and wastewater services 1. Direct City staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for proposed updates and increases to rates for water and wastewater services 2. Set a public hearing to consider proposed updates and increases to rates for water and wastewater services on December 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.   Not available Not available
ID 26-1251 12.-O. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Dedicating portions of City-owned property for public utility purposes to accommodate the construction of public utilities at the Carnegie Library Garage (formally North Fulton Street Parking Structure) Project (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1260 12.-P. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 18th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to appropriate $14,488,900 for previously approved Pave More Now capital projects in the Public Works Department (Citywide) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1328 12.-Q. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 25th Amendment of the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reallocate $70,000 from General Fund and appropriate $30,000 from the Community Benefit Fund for the 2027 LGBTQ Grant Program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1308 12.-R. Action ItemApprove the Reappointment of Laura Ward to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 14, 2028   Not available Not available
ID 26-1313 12.-S. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Protecting Access, Governance, Equity, and Service (PAGES) in Fresno County’s Libraries and Opposing Privatization of the Fresno County Public Library System   Not available Not available
ID 26-1304 12.-T. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager or designee to issue a Request for Proposals for the Tower District Box Art Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1311 12.-U. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Exempting the Carnegie Library Garage and H Street Parking Structure from Special Event Parking Rates (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1307 12.-V. Action ItemApprove the Reappointment of Stefanie Diaz to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 28, 2028   Not available Not available
ID 26-1303 12.-W. Action ItemApprove the Appointments to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for Mahalia Gotico and David Clark for a term ending November 1, 2027, and Joseph Giles for a term ending November 1, 2026   Not available Not available
ID 26-1305 12.-X. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reallocate $50,000 from the Public Works Department to the City Council Department (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1330 14.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP - West Coast Waste Digester Project   Not available Not available
ID 26-1301 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 26-1314 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Case Name: David Garza v. City of Fresno, PSI Administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 1010105554   Not available Not available