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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/19/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 26-85 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Marjaree Mason Center Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-69 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Black History Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-53 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Recognizing the Beginning of Ramadan 2026”   Not available Not available
ID 26-188 1  Action ItemProclamation of “American Heart Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-107 1  Action ItemActions pertaining to the acquisition of easements and right-of-way on a parcel to benefit the Ashlan Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project (Council District 1): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a three permanent easements, a temporary construction easement, and right-of-way for public street purposes on portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-012-05S, owned by Beatris Medina and Olga Gonzalez, for the construction of the Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of three permanent easements, a temporary construction easement, and right-of-way for public street purposes through and across portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-012-05S, owned by Beatris Medina and Olga Gonzalez, for the construction of the Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).   Not available Not available
ID 26-76 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider Rezone Application No. P25-01778; Development Permit Application No. P25-01774; and related Environmental Assessment No. P25-01774/P25-01778 for ±3.96 acres of property located on the southeast corner of North Cedar Avenue and East Hampton Way (Council District 4) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P25-01774/P25-01778, dated December 12, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and, 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the Official Zoning Map as described by Section 15-508 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code; and, 3. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P25-01774, proposing to construct an adult day care facility on ±1.17 acres of property, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated January 21, 2026, and contingent upon approval of Rezone Application No. P25-01778 and the related environmental assessment.   Not available Not available
ID 26-86 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 of 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 (Fi   Not available Not available
ID 26-171 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Minutes for the January 29, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings, and February 10, 2026, Special Meeting.   Not available Not available
ID 26-149 12.-B. Action ItemBILL - (For Introduction) to Amend Section 2-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Campaign Contributions - Limitations on amount and document filing methods.   Not available Not available
ID 26-150 12.-C. Action ItemApprove and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fresno Regional Workforce (FRWBD’s) application through the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) for the Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider Designation   Not available Not available
ID 26-215 22.-D. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 41st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $XXX,XXX for returned Measure P appropriations from the Arts & Culture Funding (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-132 12.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to the acquisition of property from a portion of a parcel to benefit the Pump Station 102A Wellhead Treatment Project (Council District 5): 1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration State Clearinghouse Number 2023050144, dated May 5, 2023, prepared for the Pump Station 102A Wellhead Treatment Project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); 2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of a 0.37-acre (16,000 square feet) portion of the property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-890-06S, in the amount of $168,000, plus applicable title and escrow costs.   Not available Not available
ID 26-142 12.-F. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 590th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to Add, Adjust, Move, Revise or Delete Various Fees (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-162 12.-G. Action ItemApprove the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweeper in the amount of $628,670 for the Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division   Not available Not available
ID 26-115 12.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to RFP 12600292 for the allocation of the Youth Service Corps Homeless Pilot Program to fund three organizations to provide meaningful work experience at their worksites 1. Approve three Service Agreements allocating Youth Services Corps Homeless Pilot Program funding to local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) totaling $700,000 (RFP12600292) to the following organizations: (a) Poverello House $507,171.00; (b) RH Builders $137,860.80; and (c) WestCare California, Inc. $54,968.20 2. Resolution - Granting Authority to the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements with Community-Based Organizations to provide meaningful work experience at their worksites funded by the Youth Service Corps Homeless Pilot Grant Program   Not available Not available
ID 26-143 12.-I. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA) for Unit 11 1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Eighteenth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 11, Unit 11 - Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA), as required by the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-114 12.-J. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 35th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $1,797,373 from the Local Housing Trust Fund Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-164 12.-M. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept additional grant funding of $98,000 for the 2025 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a total of $733,000 2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the revised agreement, extensions, and all related documentation applicable to the 2025 STEP grant 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 31st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $98,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. Approve the license agreement between the City of Fresno Police Department and Veritone, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $86,000 for a one-year license for software for the reporting of Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) data, authorizing the Chief of Police, or her   Not available Not available
ID 26-90 12.-N. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute a Financial Assistance Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $3,700,214.00 for a Drinking Water System Infrastructure and Sustainability Program grant to replace failing polyethylene water service laterals in the City of Fresno’s water distribution system. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-121 12.-O. Action ItemActions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the public street easement north of the North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto Avenue intersection (Council District 2): 1. Adopt an addendum to Finding of Conformity to Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) SCH No. 2012111015, pursuant to Section 15162, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Development Permit Application Number D-17-030; 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the public street easement north of the North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto Avenue intersection.   Not available Not available
ID 26-151 12.-P. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Application to the Office of the Secretary, US Department of Transportation for the 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Program and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-144 12.-Q. Action ItemApprove the appointment of Aric Mine to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) for a term ending February 18, 2029   Not available Not available
ID 26-212 12.-R. Action ItemRESOLUTION - In Support of the Health and Welfare Trust’s Efforts to Ensure the Contract Dispute between Community Medical Centers and Blue Shield of California is Resolved Quickly and Favorably for City Employees   Not available Not available
ID 26-36 12.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to Emergency Shelter operations provided by Elevate Community Services (Elevate) under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program. (City Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851): 1. Approve the First Amendment for Ambassador Inn, a 53-bed shelter located at 1804 W. Olive Avenue (APN 449-231-11). The amended agreement term is from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,324,600. 2. Approve the First Amendment for Villa Motel, a 52-bed shelter located at 817 N. Parkway Drive (APN 449-335-25). The amended agreement term is from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,299,998. 3. Approve the First Amendment for Fresno Home, a 50-bed emergency shelter located at 2550 W. Clinton Avenue (APN 442-081-28). The amended agreement term is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.   Not available Not available
ID 26-37 12.-L. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (FEOC) to continue operating eight (8) youth bridge beds located at 1046 T Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (APN 466-043-09) in an amount not to exceed $504,413. This amendment is funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. (Bid File 12402933) (City Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-205 13.-A. Action ItemSubmission for informational purposes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (“ACFR”) regarding the financial activities of the City of Fresno Retirement Systems for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025   Not available Not available
ID 26-172 15.-A. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; 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   Not available Not available
ID 26-138 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation: Rhonda Leavitt v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2025046700   Not available Not available
ID 26-184 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-189 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Centers Veterans Group, LLC; (Code Enforcement Case # E20-08659)   Not available Not available
ID 26-191 15.-E. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4) 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-139 15.-F. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) David Phillips-Kerley v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court Case No. 1:18-CV-00438   Not available Not available
ID 26-137 15.-G. 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 26-136 15.-H. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298   Not available Not available
ID 26-174 15.-I. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Angela Baskerville. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG00188   Not available Not available
ID 26-185 15.-J. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1): City of Fresno, et.al. v. United States of America; US Court of Federal Claims 1:21-cv-00375   Not available Not available
ID 26-210 15.-K. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Zhou Huizhen and Guochang Huang (2959 N. Stanley Avenue; Code Enforcement Case Number E24-16132)   Not available Not available
ID 26-217 15.-L. Closed Session ItemPUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 1. Government Code Section 54957(b): consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Clerk 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Mike Karbassi. Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk   Not available Not available