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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 26-328 1  Ceremonial ItemFresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-267 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “Kopi Sotiropulos Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-286 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “Women’s History Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-292 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “Dr. Jackie Ryle Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-294 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “Red Cross Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-375 1  Ceremonial ItemProclamation of “San Joaquin Memorial High School Boys Basketball State Championship Day”   Not available Not available
ID 26-368 12.-A. Action ItemActions pertaining to amendment of various ordinances: 1. ***BILL B-4 (Introduced March 19, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 1, Articles 3 and 5, sections 1-303, 1-308, and 1-503 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***BILL B-5 (Introduced March 19, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 9, Article 24, sections 9-2402, 9-2403, and 9-2405 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***BILL B-6 (Introduced March 19, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 10, Articles 1 and 6, sections 10-106, 10-603, 10-604, and 10-605 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL B-7 (Introduced March 19, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 11, Articles 3 and 4, sections 11-305, 11-328, and 11-405 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. ***BILL B-8 (Introduced March 19, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 20, sections 12-2003, 12-2013, and 12-2014 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-350 12.-B. Action ItemApprove the appointment of Vincent Cosentino to the Fresno/Clovis Community Media Authority to a term expiring on June 30, 2027.   Not available Not available
ID 26-296 12.-C. Action ItemApprove the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Dawn Electric Inc. of Hanford, California, for electrical work with Strategic Mechanical Inc. of Fresno, California, for the Vinland Park Futsal and Pickleball Courts Project - Project ID PC00351 (Bid File 12500501). (Council District 4)   Not available Not available
ID 26-306 12.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Sunnyside between Church and Jensen Water Main Replacement Project (Bid File 12600949) (Council District 5): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,160,865.00 to Dawson-Mauldin, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.   Not available Not available
ID 26-361 12.-E. Action ItemSubmission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Annual Comprehensive Debt Report (ACDR) for Fiscal Year 2025   Not available Not available
ID 26-338 12.-F. Action ItemApprove the award of a Purchase Contract to Elk Grove Auto of Elk Grove, California, for the purchase of 30 Dodge Durango marked patrol vehicles in the amount of $1,664,466 for the Police Department (Bid File 12601282)   Not available Not available
ID 26-318 12.-G. Action ItemApprove the First 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, 2026 for program sites located at Mary Ella Brown Community Center, Mosqueda Community Center, Willow and Balch Park, and Romain Playground for the Head Start Preschool Program, and authorize the PARCS Director or their designee to execute the First Amendment on the City’s behalf (Districts 3, 5 & 7)   Not available Not available
ID 26-299 12.-H. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2025-2026 California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Grant: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of Grant Funding from California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Program Grant in the Amount of $2,608,201 for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign All Necessary Implementing Documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 45th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025 - 179 to appropriate $2,608,201 for the new One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program from the 2025-2026 California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 44th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025 - 179 to appropriate $946,500 of carryover funding from the 2023-2024 #CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-388 12.-J. Action ItemActions pertaining to the City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA) for Unit 14 1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and City of Fresno Management Employees Association (CFMEA - Unit 14) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-370 12.-L. Action ItemActions pertaining to the emergency replacement of the biological treatment process air distribution pipeline located at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and Section 15301(d) (Restoration or Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the emergency replacement of the biological treatment process air supply distribution pipeline located at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).   Not available Not available
ID 26-369 12.-M. Action Item***BILL B-9 (Introduced March 19, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, Sections 10-2603 and 10-2604, Regarding Vending of Services. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-295 12.-I. Action Item***RESOLUTION - Adopting the Third Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution No. 2025-179 adding three permanent, full-time positions in the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Department, effective April 6, 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-365 12.-K. Action ItemApprove the renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report as originally required by Assembly Bill 481, codified under Government Code sections 7070-7075.   Not available Not available
ID 26-367 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 26-379 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) 1 Community Compact v. City of Fresno; Fifth District Court of Appeal Case No. F089737   Not available Not available
ID 26-386 15.-C. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658   Not available Not available
ID 26-387 15.-D. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Karen Micheli, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fifth District Court of Appeal Case No. F085599   Not available Not available
ID 26-391 15.-E. 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 26-392 15.-F. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1): Jennifer Regan v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00876   Not available Not available
ID 26-383 15.-G. 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 Nelson Esparza. Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk   Not available Not available
ID 26-382 15.-H. 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 Attorney 2. Government Code Section 54957.6: conference with labor negotiator. City Negotiator: Council President Nelson Esparza. Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney   Not available Not available
ID 26-400 15.-I. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) South Fresno Community Alliance v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 21CECG03237   Not available Not available