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  3. Tabled
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    RESOLUTION - Initiating an Amendment to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-2760(B)(6)(b) relating to Paved Temporary Parking Lots
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  4. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 591st Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a per package Tobacco Retail Prohibited Products Fine in the City Attorney’s Office/Code Enforcement Section (Subject to Mayor’s veto).

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  6. Agenda Ready
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    WORKSHOP - Fresno Chaffee Zoo: Community Engagement and Upcoming Projects
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  8. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement and a public pedestrian easement on the west side of North Blythe Avenue, south of West Cornell Avenue (Council District 1): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P24-03975; 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement and a public pedestrian easement on the west side of North Blythe Avenue, south of West Cornell Avenue.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  9. Passed
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    The actions pertaining to the dedication of that portion of City-owned property for a public street easement on the east side of North Armstrong Avenue, between East McKinley Avenue and East Clinton Avenue: (Council District 7) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Wellhead Treatment and Site Improvements at Pump Station 347; 2. RESOLUTION - Dedicating that portion of City-owned property for a public street easement on the east side of North Armstrong Avenue, between East McKinley Avenue and East Clinton Avenue.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  10. Passed
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    Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 with West Valley Construction Company Incorporated, of Fresno, California in the amount of $0.00 with thirty (30) additional working days for the Van Ness Avenue Transmission Grid Main Project between Divisadero Street and Stanislaus Street. (Bid File 12401958) (Council District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  11. Passed
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    Approve the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Anderson Striping & Construction Incorporated of Kingsburg, California for signage and striping work with T&T Pavement Markings and Products Incorporated of Fresno, California for the ITS Clovis Avenue Adaptive Traffic Signal Synchronization Project - CML 5060 (398) - Project ID PW01005. (Bid File 12500629) (Council Districts 4,5,7)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  12. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 21st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 Appropriating $500,000 for Costs Associated with the Youth Community Access (YCA) Grant (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  14. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for a Grant of up to $500,000 from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy’s (SNC) Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Grant Program to Increase Access to Camp Fresno by Funding Cabin Replacements and Improving Promotional and Communications Activities for Camp Fresno (Citywide)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  15. Passed
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    Approve Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $188,137.20, with no additional working days, for bid item overruns in Hot Mix Asphalt paving with Avison Construction, Incorporated, of Madera, California, for the Herndon Avenue Overlay from Valentine Avenue to Marks Avenue - Project ID PW01003 (Bid File 12500989) (Council District 2)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  16. Passed
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    Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code to allow residential uses in the Office District. 1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No. 2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794. 2. ***BILL B-23 (Reintroduced as Amended June 19, 2025) (For Adoption), amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907,15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit office-to-dwelling conversions and new residential uses on vacant or underutilized parcels located in the Office District, except when the vacant or underutilized parcel is within 500 feet of a school. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

    On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  17. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; 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, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

  19. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Josephine Eva Dwelshauvers v. City of Fresno, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG00756

  20. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA) for Unit 11 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Twelfth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 11, Unit 1 - Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  21. Passed
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    ***BILL B-48 (Introduced October 30, 2025)(For Adoption) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 to the Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer Ordinance” (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  22. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to compliance with Court order to decertify an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and set aside approvals for a proposed Costco project at the northeast corner of West Herndon Avenue and North Riverside Drive (Project): 1. Adopt a finding that decertifying the Project EIR and setting aside Project approvals are exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action will have a significant effect on the environment. 2. RESOLUTION - Rescinding Resolution No. 2024-072 to Decertify Environmental Impact Report, Set Aside Project Approvals, and Rescind Resolution No. 2024-073 Amending the Fresno General Plan. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Repealing Ordinance No. 2024-011 Amending the Official Zoning Map

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  23. Passed
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    ***RESOLUTION - to Support the Allocation of Both Harness and Thoroughbred Racing Dates at the Big Fresno Fair (Subject To Mayor’s Veto)

    On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  24. Agenda Ready
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    HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee; and related Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129. 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129, adopting Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091, Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, Adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, as Related to the Adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study. a. ADOPT the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled Nexus Study, Reduction Program, and Capital Improvement Plan as described in the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study document dated September 2025, prepared pursuant to the requirements of California Public Resources Code Section 21099, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.3(B), 15064.7, and 15126.4, and the Mitigation Fee Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) a. ADOPT the Nexus Study based on the Council’s determination that the Vehicle Miles Reduction Program and Nexus Study was prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and meets all requirements for a nexus study b. ADOPT the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the Council’s determination that the CIP was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act. c. ADOPT the Program inclusive of the VMT Mitigation Fee based on the Council’s determination that the public facilities, services, and amenities contemplated are individually and collectively necessary to contribute to the reduction of VMT Citywide, and that the VMT Mitigation Fee is in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and is supported by the Nexus Study. 3. ***BILL B-43 (Introduced October 16, 2025)(For Adoption) - Adding Article 4.17 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 593rd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee in the Planning Section for Planning and Development Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  25. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the City-owned property located at 815 Fulton Street (APN: 468-28-23T; 0.6 Acres) and Housing Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency owned properties located at 829 & 835 Fulton Street (APN(s): 468-282-05T (0.08 Acres) & 468-282-22T (0.09 Acres)), near the West corner of Fulton and Inyo (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring property located at 815 Fulton Street (APN: 468-28-23T) to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Action Only); and 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 real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 468-28-23T (815 Fulton Street) for an affordable housing development. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Action Only); and 3. ***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 real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) 468-28-05T & 468-28-22T (829 & 835 Fulton Street) for an affordable housing development. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and 4. Approve a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno, the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor, and The Park Partners, LLC.

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Perea, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  26. Tabled
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    Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Services Agreement with Orange Avenue Disposal Company, Inc., (OAD) to extend the term of the Agreement by one year to February 25, 2035, and to allow OAD to make future requests to materially alter the Agreement or to increase costs to the City under the Agreement which are occasioned by changes in law, legal mandates, or other legally required programs (Citywide)

  27. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the Federal government shutdown: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 26th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $250,000 to fund the Central California Food Bank in the City of Fresno (Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that Central California Food Bank (CCFB) is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the agreement 4. Approve a Service Agreement with Central California Food Bank for the provision of emergency food distribution to at-risk City of Fresno residents from October 31, 2025 through February 28, 2026 in the amount of $250,000. (Citywide)

    On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  28. Tabled
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    Consideration of 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) - Planning and Development Department. 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 Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district.
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Planning Commission
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  3. Agenda Ready
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    CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 19, 2025 Consideration of Development Permit Application No. P25-01440 and related Environmental Assessment No. P25-01440, pertaining to ±2.00 acres of property located on the south side of East Herndon Avenue between North Fresno Street and North First Street (Council District 6). 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P25-01440, dated November 5, 2025, a determination that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through a Class 32 Categorical Exemption; and, 2. APPROVAL of Development Permit Application P25-01440, proposing to construct an ±8,000 square-foot office building with training and conference rooms on a vacant lot, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated November 5, 2025.

  4. Agenda Ready
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    Public hearing to consider the adoption of the Tower District Specific Plan, the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines, and related Environmental Impact Report (EIR), State Clearinghouse (SHC) No. 2025050309. The following applications have been filed by the Planning and Development Director and pertain to approximately 1,869 acres in the Tower District Specific Plan Area: 1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the findings set forth in Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2025050309), apply the Council’s independent judgment and analyses to the review, and then certify the Final EIR as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), based on the Commission’s recommendations on the proposed Final EIR and comments thereon (see Exhibits M, N and O). a. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of findings, based upon testimony presented by staff, that there are significant, unavoidable environmental impacts which have not been mitigated to a level below significant. Therefore, the City Council should adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations. b. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of an appropriate Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and, 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application P25-03196 which proposes to repeal the 1991 Tower District Specific Plan (Plan Boundary as shown in Exhibit A). 3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application P25-03197 which proposes to repeal the Tower District Design Guidelines (2005) (Guidelines Boundary as shown in Exhibit A). 4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application P25-03198 which proposes to adopt the updated Tower District Specific Plan, pertaining to approximately 1,869 acres (see Exhibits B and F), including the revisions set forth in Exhibit D. 5. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application P25-03201 which proposes to adopt the updated Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines (see Exhibit C), including the revisions set forth in Exhibit D. 6. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application P25-03200 which proposes to update the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan, pertaining to 118 acres, to incorporate the planned land use changes proposed in the Tower District Specific Plan (see Exhibit G), including the land-use-related revisions set forth in Exhibit D. 7. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to that the City Council) of Rezone Application P25-03202 which proposes to rezone approximately 138 acres of property within the Tower District Specific Plan area to be consistent with the planned land uses proposed in the Tower District Specific Plan and expand the Apartment Housing Overlay District (see Exhibit H), including the zoning-related revisions set-forth in Exhibit D. 8. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Resolution authorizing Director of the Planning and Development Department or her designee to correct any typographical errors and update the text, policies, maps, tables and exhibits contained in the Tower District Specific Plan, the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines, and the Fresno General Plan to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency.
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  5. Agenda Ready
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    Workshop: Appeals Process

Parks, Recreation, And Arts Commission
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Regular Meeting

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  1. Passed
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    Approval of the regular meeting minutes of October 27, 2025.

    On motion of Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Dohlin, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.

  3. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.

  4. Agenda Ready
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    Workshop - Overview of PARCS Department’s FY 2026 After School, Recreation, and Community Services Programs to inform the FY 2027 budget (PARCS).
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  5. Agenda Ready
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    Hearing - Actions pertaining to the Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department's FY 2027 Budget Build as it relates to capital projects; after school, recreation, and community services programs; and trails, beautification, and the San Joaquin River Parkway 1. Presentation - Overview of the FY 2027 budget build process. 2. Receive public input on expenditures related to the PARCS Department's FY 2027 budget. 3. Action - Make recommendations to the City Council for adoption of expenditures in connection to the PARCS Department's FY 2027 budget (PARCS).
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  6. Agenda Ready
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    Workshop - Expanded Access to Arts and Culture quarterly PRAC Reporting for July 2025 - September 2025 (Fresno Arts Council).
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City Council
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Special Meeting

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  2. Agenda Ready
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    PUBLIC 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

Civil Service Board
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  1. Agenda Ready
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    Closed Session- Government Code Section 54957- Continued Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release - Review of Findings [Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-283]

  2. Agenda Ready
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    Closed Session - Government Code Section 54957 Consideration and adoption of the Hearing Officer’s findings and recommendations. [Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-283]

  3. Agenda Ready
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    Closed Session - Government Code Section 54957 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release [Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-284]

  4. Agenda Ready
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    Meeting Minutes October 3, 2025

  5. Agenda Ready
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    Closed Session - Government Code Section 54957 Consideration and adoption of the Hearing Officer’s findings and recommendations. [Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-283]

  6. Agenda Ready
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    Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Case Name: Cordero v. Civil Service Board, City of Fresno, et al., Case No. 25CECG03439

  7. Agenda Ready
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    Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Case Name: Haubelt v. Civil Service Board, City of Fresno, et al., Case No. 25CECG02787

City Council
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  1. Agenda Ready
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    Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

  4. Passed
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    Bill - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 to the Fresno Municipal Code, Entitled “Tobacco Retailer Ordinance”

    On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  5. Passed
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    Approval of items related to the renewal of a tourism business improvement district upon verification of a sufficient number of valid petitions collected to support the renewal of the district 1. RESOLUTION- Declaring its intention to renew the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District (FCTBID) and establishing the time and place of a public meeting and a public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof 2. RESOLUTION - Requesting consent of the City of Clovis to renew the FCTBID

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  6. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE 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

  7. Passed
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    Actions pertaining to Affect Industries, Inc., manufacturer’s representative for Duke’s Root Control, Inc., as the Sole Source of Vaporooter® for sewer mainline root control (Citywide): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Resolution authorizing an exception to the formal bidding procedures and award a Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with Affect Industries, Inc.; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Award a multi-year Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with Affect Industries, Inc., for the annual purchase of Vaporooter®, to be administered in identified sewer mainlines Citywide, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 per year; 3. Authorize the Purchasing Manager or their designee, to execute a multi-year Sole Source Product Purchase Contract with Affect Industries, Inc., for the annual purchase of Vaporooter® for three years with provisions for three one-year extensions thereafter, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 per year, totaling an estimated $540,000.00 over three years, with provisions for three one-year extensions.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  8. Passed
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    Approve 11 Consultant Services Agreements for on-call California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) professional services for Planning and Development Department CEQA projects, each not to exceed $2,000,000: 1. SWCA, Inc. of San Luis Obispo, California 2. CSG Consultants, Inc. of Orange, California 3. Impact Sciences, Inc. of Los Angeles, California 4. WSP USA, Inc. of San Diego, California 5. Helix Environmental Planning, Inc. of La Mesa, California 6. FCS International, Inc. of Walnut Creek, California 7. LSA Associates, Inc. of Clovis, California 8. Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, California 9. 4 Creeks, Inc. of Visalia, California 10. Crawford and Bowen Planning, Inc. of Visalia, California 11. Dudek of Encinitas, California

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  9. Passed
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    Approve a Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Dudek for professional services related to the Climate Adaptation and Environmental Justice Plan, to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  10. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Gary Beer v City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 231093858

  11. Agenda Ready
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    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Keith Kobashi v City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 1010103434

  12. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Approval and implementation of the Public Transit Agency Safety Plan as required by the Federal Transit Administration, and execution of related agent forms.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  13. Passed
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    Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House to enable Mobile Shower and Restroom Operations at sites controlled by the County of Fresno and within Fresno city limits.

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  14. Passed
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    Approve the On-Call Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church, & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California, for professional engineering design services for unspecified Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Funded and Non-AIP Funded Capital Projects in an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Council District 4)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  15. Passed
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    RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6466, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and Fordham Avenue (Council District 5)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  16. Passed
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    Award a Professional Services Contract to Flexlynqs, LLC, for a Transit On-Demand Feasibility Study for a total fee of $395,000 (Bid File 12600257)

    On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  18. Passed
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    Approve the substitution of listed Subcontractor, Industrial Door Company of Sacramento, California, for four-fold door installation with National Garage Door of Rancho Cordova, California for the Fire Station 12 Project - Project ID XC00050. (Bid File 125000492) (Council District 1)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  19. Tabled
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    HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870; Development Permit Application No. P23-00149; and related Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 for ±80.91 acres of property located on the west side of South Cherry Avenue between East North and East Central Avenues (Council District 3) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 dated May 22, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P21-05778 (for the North-Cherry No. 3b Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited Agricultural) zone district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH (Heavy Industrial) zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of Fresno IH/ANX (Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overly) zone district (±35.77 acres). 4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P23-00149, requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility for the purpose of providing less-than-truckload freight services, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05778, Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related environmental assessment.

  20. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve Contract Change Order No. 03 with Avison Construction Incorporated of Madera, California in the amount of $235,536.06 with seventeen (17) additional working days for the Chinatown Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Project 1 and Chinatown Urban Greening Project 6. (Bid File No. 12302719) (Council District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  21. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve Contract Change Order No. 12 in the decreased amount of $448,730.75, with no additional working days for Bid Item overruns and underruns in striping, utility adjustments, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving with Cal Valley Construction Inc. of Fresno, California for City of Fresno Paving Bid Package at Various Locations Project - Project ID SM00050. (Bid File 12402606) (Council Districts - 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  22. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to Bigby Villa Park Improvements Project (Bid File 12600042) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00328, for the Bigby Villa Park Improvements Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $629,766.17 to Rakkar Development and Construction, of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Bigby Villa Park Improvements Project.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  23. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to Lafayette Park Improvements Project (Bid File 12600060) (Council District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and section 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00354, for the Lafayette Park Improvements Project; 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $469,836.58 to Rakkar Development and Construction, of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Lafayette Park Improvements Project.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  24. Tabled
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the City-owned property located at 815 Fulton Street (APN: 468-28-23T; 0.6 Acres) and Housing Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency owned properties located at 829 & 835 Fulton Street (APN(s): 468-282-05T (0.08 Acres) & 468-282-22T (0.09 Acres)), near the West corner of Fulton and Inyo (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring property located at 815 Fulton Street (APN: 468-28-23T) to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Action Only); and 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 real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 468-28-23T (815 Fulton Street) for an affordable housing development. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Action Only); and 3. ***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 real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number(s) 468-28-05T & 468-28-22T (829 & 835 Fulton Street) for an affordable housing development. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); and 4. Approve a Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fresno, the City of Fresno in its capacity as Housing Successor, and The Park Partners, LLC.
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  25. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement (EDMA) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) (Citywide): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Approve an Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement (EDMA) with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount $400,000 for encampment removal and maintenance services; 3. ***Resolution - Adopting the 17th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $400,000 in the Public Works Department for the Caltrans Encampment Delegated Maintenance Project (Citywide) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  26. Passed
    Action Item

    Hearing to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 159 (Final Tract Map No. 6466) (Northeast corner of South Fordham Avenue and East Church Avenue): (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 159; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 159. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    On motion of Council President Karbassi, seconded by Council President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  27. Passed
    Action Item

    ***RESOLUTION - Declaring the Clarion Pointe Emergency Shelter Motel located at 4061 N. Blackstone Avenue of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 434-143-06 To be surplus property and directing staff to comply with the Surplus Land Act (Council District 4) (Subject to Mayor Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  28. Passed
    Action Item

    Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. 1. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider financing and refinancing of the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of multifamily rental housing (the “Project”). The new bonds will be issued by the 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 of the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for a qualified multifamily rental housing for the benefit of 3720 E Ventura Ave., L.P., and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    On motion of Councilmember Esparza, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  30. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the Variable Frequency Drives at the Fresno - Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and award of a sole source purchase agreement with Rexel USA, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,191,850.00; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. Award the product purchase agreement to Rexel USA, Inc. for the provision and delivery of four Allen-Bradley PF755TL 800 HP ND Type 1 Variable Frequency Drives to the Fresno - Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility in the amount not to exceed $1,191,850.00; 3. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the product purchase agreement on behalf of the City with Rexel USA, Inc.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  31. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions related to the 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Award in the amount of $702,728, requiring a City match of $72,273, for funding to purchase and install Source Capture Exhaust Systems (SCES) in fire stations: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the acceptance of the 2024 AFG grant and authorizing completion and submission of all required documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  32. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve Amendment Five (5) to the Software as a Service Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., dated January 29, 2021, removing product modules, voiding outstanding invoices, and providing a future credit toward SaaS fees or product modules. No additional funding is requested.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  33. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve an Agreement with the Valley Caregivers Resource Center allocating $50,000 to support the augmentation of the Oasis Adult Day Program.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  34. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve the First Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation to extend the term of the agreement through February 28, 2026. (Council District 3)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  35. Passed
    Action Item

    ****RESOLUTION - Adopting the 594th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 revising various fees for Contract Law Enforcement Services, Regional Training Center Facilities, and Public Safety Alarms in the Police Department section (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  36. Passed
    Action Item

    Approve the appointment of Diana Martinez-Cano to the Civil Service Board to a term expiring June 30, 2027. Approve the reappointments of Terry Metters Jr., Kurt Madden, Scott Miller, and Edgar Blunt to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to terms expiring on November 1, 2027.

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  37. Tabled
    Action Item

    HEARING to Consider adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program and Nexus Study and Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee; and related Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129. 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report SCH No. 2024091129, adopting Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15091, Approving a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097, Adopting the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, as Related to the Adoption of the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study. a. ADOPT the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled Nexus Study, Reduction Program, and Capital Improvement Plan as described in the Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study document dated September 2025, prepared pursuant to the requirements of California Public Resources Code Section 21099, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.3(B), 15064.7, and 15126.4, and the Mitigation Fee Act (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) a. ADOPT the Nexus Study based on the Council’s determination that the Vehicle Miles Reduction Program and Nexus Study was prepared in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and meets all requirements for a nexus study b. ADOPT the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) based on the Council’s determination that the CIP was prepared pursuant to the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act. c. ADOPT the Program inclusive of the VMT Mitigation Fee based on the Council’s determination that the public facilities, services, and amenities contemplated are individually and collectively necessary to contribute to the reduction of VMT Citywide, and that the VMT Mitigation Fee is in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act and is supported by the Nexus Study. 3. ***BILL B-43 (Introduced October 16, 2025)(For Adoption) - Adding Article 4.17 to Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 593rd Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee in the Planning Section for Planning and Development Department (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
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  38. Tabled
    Action Item

    Update on the Metro Hospitality Services, Inc. Parking Agreement

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. Passed
    Action Item

    Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes for October 13, 2025, and Regular Meeting Minutes for October 16, 2025

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

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  40. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Item

    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Anthony Garcia; 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, Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Controller, Assistant Director, Assistant Director of Personnel Services, Assistant Director of Public Utilities, Assistant Director of Public Works, Assistant Police Chief, Assistant Retirement Administrator, Background Investigator, Budget Analyst, Budget Manager, Chief Assistant City Attorney, Chief Information Officer, Chief Labor Negotiator, Chief of Staff to Councilmember, Chief of Staff to the Mayor, City Attorney (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Karbassi), City Engineer, City Manager (City Negotiator, Mayor Dyer), Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Specialist, Controller, Council Assistant, Deputy City Attorney II , Deputy City Attorney III, Deputy City Manager, Director, Director of Aviation, Director of Development, Director of Personnel Services, Director of Public Utilities, Director of Transportation, Economic Development Coordinator, Economic Development Director, Executive Assistant to Department Director, Executive Assistant to the City Attorney, Executive Assistant to the City Council, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Fire Chief, Governmental Affairs Manager, Human Resources Manager, Independent Reviewer, Internal Auditor, Investment Officer, Management Analyst II, Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager, Police Chief, Principal Budget Analyst, Principal Internal Auditor, Principal Labor Relations Analyst, Project Liaison/Program Administrator, Public Affairs Officer, Public Works Director, Retirement Administrator, Retirement Benefits Manager, Retirement Office Manager, Senior Budget Analyst, Senior City Attorney Investigator, Senior Deputy City Attorney I, Senior Deputy City Attorney II, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst, Senior Law Clerk, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

  43. Passed
    Action Item

    Actions pertaining to the Sequoia Brewery located at 777 East Olive in the City of Fresno: 1. Ratify the Lease Assignment and Amendment Agreement between J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability company, J&A Mash No More, a California limited liability company and the City of Fresno. 2. Approve the Transfer Agreement between J&A Mash No More, a California limited liability company, J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability company and the City of Fresno. 3. Approve the Restated and Amended Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions between the City of Fresno, and J&A Mash & Barrel, a California limited liability company, and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, a corporation.

    On motion of Councilmember Perea, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  44. Tabled
    Action Item

    HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the approval of Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-02113 and adoption of related Environmental Assessment No. P25-02621 for ± 3.44 acres of property located on the west side of North “H” Street Avenue, between North Palm and North Harrison Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental Assessment Application No. P25-02621, a determination that the project is exempt under Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RECOMMEND DENIAL (to the City Council) of the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning and Development Department Director approving Temporary Use Permit Application No. P25-02113 and Environmental Assessment Application No. P25-02621.

  45. Tabled
    Action Item

    Award an Architect and Engineering Contract to Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. to be in effect upon approval through December 31, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $219,623.21, for full design services for eighty (80) Fresno Area Express (FAX) Standard Bus Stops Phases E-H for construction to remediate Americans with Disability Act (ADA) deficiencies (Bid File #12600127)
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  47. Passed
    Closed Session Item

    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

    On motion of Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Closed Session Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  48. Adopted as Amended
    Closed Session Item

    CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.

  2. Agenda Ready
    Action Item

    Hearing - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.

  4. Tabled
    Action Item

    Consideration of 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) - Planning and Development Department. 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 Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district.

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