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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/13/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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ID 26-736 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Rhyen Simon Valdez Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-894 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation for “Young Parents Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1041 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation “Celebrating Broadway Parque and South Tower Community Land Trust”   Not available Not available
ID 26-1044 1  Action ItemHEARING to Consider Rezone Application No. P26-00729 and related Environmental Assessment No. P26-00729 for approximately 3.30 acres of property located on the south side of East Barstow Avenue, between North Blackstone Avenue and North Fresno Street (Council District 4). 1. ADOPT - Statutory Exemption prepared for Rezone Application No. P26-00729, dated June 17, 2026, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the Official Zoning Map as described by Section 15-108 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code   Not available Not available
ID 26-916 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 26-917 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 26-1052 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Minutes for June 8, 2026, Special Meeting and July 30, 2026, Regular Meeting   Not available Not available
ID 26-1045 12.-B. Action Item***BILL B-22 (Introduced July 30, 2026) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 10, Article 26, section 10-2604 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-945 12.-C. Action ItemActions related to the Second Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and SkyWest Airlines, Inc., for hangar facility and ramp space at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement with SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest). The potential revenue generated by this Agreement is $8,369,791.60 plus annual CPI adjustments over the full term   Not available Not available
ID 26-1017 12.-D. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 03 with Harris Development Corporation, dba HBC Enterprises of Clovis, California, in the amount of $0.00 with forty-seven (47) additional working days for the Security Fence Improvements at Pump Stations 144, 165, and 174 Project - Project ID WC00074 (Bid File 12501995) (Council Districts 6, 7 and Fresno County)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1015 12.-E. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Cedar Avenue at Shields Avenue and Fountain Way Intersection Enhancements Project (Bid File 12602037) (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1, and Section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 8th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to appropriate $850,700 for the Cedar Avenue at Shields Avenue and Fountain Way Intersection Enhancement Project in the Public Works Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $945,221 to Avison Construction Incorporated, of Madera, California   Not available Not available
ID 26-953 12.-F. Action ItemApprove the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. of Clovis, California in the amount of $76,243, bringing the total contract amount to $1,755,134, with $33,609 remaining in contingency, for additional professional services required for the design of plans and general construction documents for the River West Eaton Trail Extension Project (Council District 2)   Not available Not available
ID 26-956 12.-G. Action ItemApprove Contract Change Order No. 1 with Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California in the amount of $951,860, with a not to exceed amount of $5,960,857.00, for the Blackstone Smart Mobility Project from State Route 180 to Pine Avenue Project Bid File No. 12601094 (Council Districts 1, 3, and 7)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1040 12.-H. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Making Certifications and Claims Concerning Measure C Extension Local Transportation Purposes Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds Annual Allocation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Requesting Allocation of Available Funds (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-990 12.-I. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Consultant Service Agreement with Willdan Financial Services for municipal securities administrative services, extending the term two additional years and increasing the contract by $134,098 for a revised total amount not to exceed $384,098   Not available Not available
ID 26-1056 12.-J. Action ItemApprove a Services Agreement between City of Fresno and Fresno/Clovis Convention and Visitors Bureau for the administration and implementation of the Fresno Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District management district plan   Not available Not available
ID 26-1059 12.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to executing the Master Tax Exempt Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Banc of America Public Capital Corp (BAPCC, LLC), which falls under Bank of America, is Uniquely Qualified 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the execution and delivery of a Master Tax-Exempt Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and related lease schedule; and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents required in connection therewith (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve the Master Tax-Exempt Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement (MELPA) with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, LLC (BAPCC) for a term of five years   Not available Not available
ID 26-1046 12.-L. Action ItemAction pertaining to the 2025 California State Fire Marshal - Fire Zone Severity Map in the City of Fresno as required per California Government Code §51179(a): 1. ***BILL B-23 (Introduced July 30, 2026) (For Adoption) - Adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-998 12.-M. Action ItemActions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Loperena Antenna Sites for City of Fresno public safety radio communication equipment space located on the peak of Owen’s Mountain with an address of 19720 Auberry Road, Clovis, CA 93619: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Loperena Antenna Sites, to lease property within the communications tower site located on Owen’s Mountain for ten (10) years with an option to extend an additional five (5) years, starting at $23,400 a year in rent and annual road maintenance fee of $1,950, plus annual CPI increases for the Information Services Department   Not available Not available
ID 26-1002 12.-N. Action ItemActions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Anoush Chamlian, Trustee of the Vahan H. Chamlian and Anoush Chamlian Trust for the lease of office space located at 621 Santa Fe Avenue (Council District 3) 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 Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Anoush Chamlian, Trustee of the Vahan H. Chamlian and Anoush Chamlian Trust for three years plus two optional one-year extensions in the amount of $305,505 annually, with annual increases of 3%, plus the proportionate CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges estimated at $102,492 annually   Not available Not available
ID 26-931 12.-O. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for environmental consulting services, increasing the amount by $100,000 for a total amount not to exceed $201,750, and extend the term to December 31, 2030   Not available Not available
ID 26-1061 12.-P. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the FY 2027 Salary Resolution No. 2026-157 amending Section 17(D) Upon the concurrent written recommendation of the Police Chief and/or designee and the appointing authority, and upon the presentation of receipts, reimbursement for personal security expenses arising from City employment, not to exceed $5,000 over the course of employment (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-548 12.-Q. Action ItemBILL - (for Introduction) Amending Section 11-113 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Electric Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Station review process (Citywide)   Not available Not available
ID 26-578 12.-R. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to continue to provide professional ERF-3 outreach services to the Downtown and Blackstone corridor encampment areas through December 31, 2026, with no additional funds (Council Districts 3 and 4) (Bid File No. 12501983)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1047 12.-S. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Copper River Transfer Agreement with Copper River Development Company, Inc., a California corporation, to extend the eligibility of Sewer Equivalent Dwelling Units to an additional 109 acres within the expanded Copper River Ranch Project Area (Council District 6)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1016 12.-T. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the public street easement on Mono Street, southwest of H Street (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1018 12.-U. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Dedicating a portion of City-owned property for public street purposes on the northeast corner of East California Avenue and Fresno Street (Council District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1003 12.-V. Action ItemAward a Professional Engineering Services agreement to Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group (Provost & Pritchard) in an amount not to exceed $112,922.22 for the design of up to nineteen (19) bus stops to achieve Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance and provide transit-related amenities (TRA) in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program (Bid File 12601691)   Not available Not available
ID 26-887 12.-W. Action ItemApprove the award of a service contract to Alta Planning & Design of Portland, Oregon, for Contractor Services for transit design guidelines and toolkit development to facilitate the efficient design and standardization of station and bus stop elements and amenities for the FAX transit network for a total not to exceed $399,931 (Bid File 12600774)   Not available Not available
ID 26-888 12.-X. Action ItemReject all bids received for the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) Administration Building Parking Lot Shade Structure Project Bid File # 12600990 (Council District 3), and direct staff to repackage and rebid the project   Not available Not available
ID 26-977 12.-Y. Action ItemApprove the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Agreement with PCubed Associates for the FAX Maintenance Facility HVAC and Building Improvements project to provide additional design and engineering services in the amount of $161,400 with a total revised contract amount not to exceed $854,000 (Original Bid File No. 10088R)   Not available Not available
ID 26-1048 12.-Z. 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 26-1070 12.-AA. Action ItemApprove the Reappointment of Christina Garza and Appointment of Carla Tweed to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a Term Ending November 1, 2027   Not available Not available
ID 26-1062 13.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP - South SEDA Economic Analysis   Not available Not available
ID 26-1053 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 26-864 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. Pinedale County Water District; Kings County Superior Court Case No.: 18C-0051   Not available Not available
ID 26-908 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Wesco Distribution, Inc., v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No.25CECG01020   Not available Not available
ID 26-927 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Roberto Martinez Ramirez v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01441   Not available Not available
ID 26-1035 15.-E. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Diana Zavala Sedano v. City of Fresno, et al; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04664   Not available Not available
ID 26-1060 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 26-1071 15.-G. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case   Not available Not available
ID 26-1067 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 26-1073 15.-I. 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