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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/9/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Regular Meeting
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ID 26-372 1  Action ItemProclamation for “Sunnyside H.S. Theater & Drama Dept.”   Not available Not available
ID 26-397 1  Action ItemProclamation of “Marcus P. Johnson Day “   Not available Not available
ID 26-399 1  Action ItemProclamation for “American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month”   Not available Not available
ID 26-419 1  Action ItemTax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. 1. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider financing and refinancing the acquisition, development, construction and equipping of a 120-unit (including one manager’s unit) multifamily rental housing project. The new bond will be issued by the California Municipal Finance Authority (Authority). As a jurisdiction in which the facilities are located, the Council must consider authorizing the Authority to issue the obligations for such purposes. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a plan of finance including the issuance of exempt facility bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate outstanding principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000 to finance and refinance a qualified residential rental project for the benefit of FCTC Family II, LP (or an affiliate), and certain other matters relating thereto (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)   Not available Not available
ID 26-421 12.-A. Action ItemApproval of the Minutes for the March 19, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings, and March 26, 2026, Regular Meeting   Not available Not available
ID 26-280 12.-B. Action ItemActions pertaining to the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4),Bid file 12502600: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 38th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 appropriating $7,500,000 for the AIP 106 Reconstruction Runway Project 11L-29R for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). 1. Award a Construction Contract to DeSilva Gates Construction-Vanguard a Joint Venture, of Dublin, California, for the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $98,888,888.00 (Bid File 12502600), with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding. 2. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Krazan of Fresno, California, to provide geotechnical quality assurance testing and inspection services for the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $1,164,070.00 for a term of three (3) years, with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding 3. Approve a Con   Not available Not available
ID 26-351 12.-C. Action ItemApprove the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $2,392,831.00, bringing the total contract to $10,061,878.23 with $325,000.00 remaining in contingency to provide the additional professional engineering services needed to revise and complete the plans, specifications, and estimates for the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7).   Not available Not available
ID 26-380 12.-D. Action ItemActions pertaining to the disposition of two City-owned parcels, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 510-326-32T and 510-326-33T (Council District 1): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing Benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204, relating to the disposition of surplus real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 510-326-32T and 510-326-33T (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions with MDS Properties LTD, a California corporation, for the sale of two City-owned parcels totaling 0.18-acres (7,840 square feet), for a purchase price of $175,000, including a seller-provided credit of $5,250 (3%), resulting in net proceeds of $169,750.   Not available Not available
ID 26-390 12.-E. Action ItemReject all bids received for the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project, Bid File 12600535 (Council District 1).   Not available Not available
ID 26-411 12.-F. Action ItemActions related to the lease of office space at 1555 Van Ness Avenue and a non-professional services agreement between the City of Fresno and Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit to the public to vary from the request for proposals process pursuant to FMC Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property APN 466-145-12T (Property) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and CMAC, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to lease office space for two years with options to extend for three additional one-year terms, starting at $366,306 in year one and increasing exponentially each year, starting at 3%, totaling $1,954,650 over five years in rent 4. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that CMAC is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the Agreeme   Not available Not available
ID 26-402 12.-G. Action ItemApprove a no-cost Fourth Amendment to the Grant Agreement (Agreement) with Hinton Community Center, a California nonprofit organization (Hinton Center) to extend the term of the Agreement to April 12, 2027 to complete the project (District 3)   Not available Not available
ID 26-409 12.-H. Action ItemApprove a Third Amendment to the Grant Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission/Advance Peace to extend the term of the grant to October 31, 2026, expand the participant age range, and increase the grant award by $250,000 for a total amount not to exceed $625,000   Not available Not available
ID 26-251 12.-I. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Elevate Community Services (Elevate) for the continued operation of emergency shelter services at Parkway Inn, located at 959 N Parkway Drive (APN 449-324-11) by providing 62 emergency shelter beds for individuals experiencing homelessness. The amended agreement term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,550,000 under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program (City Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851)   Not available Not available
ID 26-275 12.-J. Action ItemActions pertaining to On-Call Plan Check, Back Check, and Inspection Services for the Building and Safety Division 1. Approve a Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., extending the performance term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount; and 2. Approve a Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with BPR Consulting Group, LLC, extending the performance term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount   Not available Not available
ID 26-384 12.-K. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2024 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program: 1. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno County Probation Department James Rowland Crime Victim Assistance Center (CVAC) to fund a full-time Victim Witness Advocate for two years of the three-year grant performance period totaling $217,569 ($107,177 Year 1 of the MOU and $110,392 Year 2 of the MOU)   Not available Not available
ID 26-385 12.-L. Action ItemActions pertaining to the 2026 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of $203,142 in grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2026 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 43rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $54,700 for the Police Department’s Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program grant in the department’s Domestic Violence Unit (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Marjaree Mason Center, Inc. for the acceptance in the amount to not exceed $142,872 for grant funding, a one-year term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2026 Law Enforcement Specialized Uni   Not available Not available
ID 26-216 12.-M. Action ItemAward a Product Requirements Contract for bulk sodium hypochlorite to Pur Water LLC., of Napa, California, for an initial term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $2,210,340.00 per year plus annual Producer Price Index adjustments (Bid File 12600675) (Citywide)   Not available Not available
ID 26-349 12.-N. Action ItemApprove the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Northwest Fresno Recharge Basin to increase compensation for the second phase of the Agreement, in the amount of $72,200.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $147,200.00 (Unincorporated County of Fresno).   Not available Not available
ID 26-371 12.-O. Action ItemApprove a Requirements Contract with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. doing business as Ferguson Waterworks of Fresno, California for the purchase of tapping sleeves and tapping valves for one year with four optional one-year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $3,474,638.25 over five years plus annual Producer Price Index increases (Bid File 12600030) (Citywide).   Not available Not available
ID 26-378 12.-P. Action ItemRESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6312 and the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 579-390-71S as Annexation No. 71 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, May 7, 2026, at 9:10 am (Northwest corner of East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive) (Council District 6).   Not available Not available
ID 26-340 12.-Q. Action ItemActions pertaining to the vacation of two portions of right of way located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3): 1. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intent Number 1162-D to vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue; 2. Set the required public hearing at 9:15 a.m. on May 7, 2026.   Not available Not available
ID 26-175 13.-A. Action ItemWORKSHOP - Active Transportation Plan Update presentation   Not available Not available
ID 26-423 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 Servi   Not available Not available
ID 26-450 15.-B. Closed Session ItemCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) ACLU of Southern California v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01635; Fifth District Court of Appeal Case No. F089987   Not available Not available
ID 26-412 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