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Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2026

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

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.

Workshop- Measure P 5-Year Evaluation of the program (5 Year Evaluation Subcommittee)

Workshop- Update on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture (EAAC) Grant Program

Approval of the Disability Advisory Transportation Sub-committee Minutes from February 25, 2026

APS List and discussion

Proclamation of “National Crime Victims' Rights Week”

Proclamation of “National Apprenticeship Week 2026/PACT”

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) HAVEN #20, LLC v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 22CECG00238

Actions pertaining to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention round 6 (HHAP-6) program: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing acceptance of funding from the State of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) as a regional applicant for the sixth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) and authorizing the City Manager to sign all required implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto). 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 42nd amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179, appropriating $9,756,900.00 from the sixth round of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program to support interim housing (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., for On-Call Water Distribution System Hydraulic Modeling Services to increase the contract amount by $60,000.00 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $180,000.00. (Citywide)

Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Akel Engineering Group, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan, to extend the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2026, and increase the contract amount by $100,000.00 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $837,492.00, including a $14,000.00 contingency. (Citywide)

Actions pertaining to Stantec Consulting Services Inc., a corporation based in Albany, New York, to provide professional consulting services for a historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown: 1. Affirm the City Manager’s determination that Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is Uniquely Qualified; 2. Approve a Consultant Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., in an amount not to exceed $144,580 to provide professional consultant services for a historic survey of Fresno’s Chinatown through July 31, 2028; and 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.

Proclamation “Honoring Financial Literacy Month”

Actions pertaining to the Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Improvement Project (Bid File 12601278) (Council District 4): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. WC00022-GNL; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $5,213,388.00 to Floyd Johnston Construction Co., Inc., of Clovis, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; 3. Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, dba Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $71,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $481,512.00 paid on a time and materials basis, for engineering services during construction.

HEARING to Consider Street Name Change Application No. P26-00936 changing the name of Cesar Chavez Boulevard to the original street names of California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road (Council Districts 3, 5 and 7) 1. CONSIDER and ADOPT the determination of Categorical Exemption Section 15301/Class 1, Section 15302/Class 2 under Environmental Assessment No. P26-00936.1 or the Finding of No Possibility of Significant Effect under Section 15061(b)(3) as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P26-00936 dated April 15, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - To approve Street Name Change Application No. P26-00936 in accordance with Article 62, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code.

RESOLUTION - Approving Reimbursement of Eligible Construction Costs in an Amount Which Exceeds the Engineer’s Estimate by More Than Ten Percent, for a Total Reimbursement Amount of $1,165,392.08 for the Construction of Improvements Related to the Fresno Unified School District Alternative Educational Campus and Administrative Building (Council District 5)

Actions related to the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Deol Data Corporation (Council District 4). 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), under of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement for an additional $817,000 with Deol Data Corporation, for additional work needed to integrate, activate and commission the security system designed as part of the infrastructure modernization efforts at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The total contract value is not to exceed $1,651,400. (Council District 4)

Proclamations for “Arbor Day” and “Tree Fresno & Arbor Day”

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of a funding request in the amount of $1,418,716 to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for Operating Support, and acceptance and execution of grant award documents if awarded, and execution of related certifications and assurances and authorized agent forms (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION - Acknowledging the receipt of a report prepared by the Fresno Fire Department related to the inspection of certain state-mandated occupancies in the City of Fresno as required per California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3

Actions pertaining to the Fiber Optic Connection from the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to the City Hall Data Center Project (Bid File No. 12601236) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15303/Class 3 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $718,681.00 to DCL Technology, Incorporated of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Actions pertaining to the Grantland Water Main Extension between Shaw & Gettysburg Project (Bid File 12600527) (Council District 1 and County): 1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.21 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,159,574.00 to Cal Valley Construction Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 427-171-25 as Annexation No. 74 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 21, 2026, at 9:10 am (east side of North Blackstone Avenue and East Rialto Avenue) (Council District 4).

RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 479-050-20 as Annexation No. 73 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 9:15 am (southwest corner of South MLK Jr Boulevard and East Church Avenue) (Council District 3).

Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a sewer easement on the south side of East Shaw Avenue, west of North Cedar Avenue (Council District 4): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number P25-00444; 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of a sewer easement on the south side of East Shaw Avenue, west of North Cedar Avenue.

HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No. 007 (Final Tract Map No. 6475) (Located on the northwest corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley Avenue): (Council District 7) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 007 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No. 007 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No. 006 (Final Tract Map No. 6376) (Located on the west side of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Avenue): (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 006 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No. 006 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Actions pertaining to the North Granville Avenue Safety Improvements Project (Bid File No. 12601290): (Council District 6) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $479,190.00 to Avison Construction, Incorporated, of Madera, California and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign the Construction Contract on behalf of the City of Fresno.

Actions pertaining to the First Street between Shields and Princeton Water Main Replacement Project (Bid File 12601230) (Council District 4 & 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 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 $1,193,060.00 to Walsh Montgomery Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

***RESOLUTION - Making a Technical Amendment to Revised Program Guidelines 02 of the Local Housing Trust Fund to clarify that Multifamily New Construction remains an eligible activity (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

WORKSHOP - Vision Zero Action Plan Presentation

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. 160 (Final Tract Map No. 6475) (Located on the northwest corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley Avenue) (Council District 7): 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 160; (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 160. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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. 161 (Final Tract Map No. 6376) (located on the west side of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Ave.): (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. 161; (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 161. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for The Roos @ Fulton Forum located at 1302 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (Council District 3)

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Self-Help Enterprises for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for West Creek Village located at 571 East Jensen Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706 (Council District 3)

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno, Laing Companies, LLC, and Community HousingWorks for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for 3374 East Shields, Fresno, CA 93726 (Council District 4)

Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of the sewer trunk main located at East Jensen Avenue and South East Avenue (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(b) and Section 15301(d) and Statutory Exemption 15269(b) and 15282(k) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, and property, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the emergency repair of the sewer trunk main located at East Jensen Avenue and South East Street. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fourth Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (PAR) No. 2025-178, adding ten (10) Permanent, Full-Time Positions in the Airports Department; adding four (4) Permanent, Full-Time Positions in the Department of Public Utilities Water Division; and adding two (2) Permanent, Full-Time Positions and ten (10) Unfunded full-time Positions in the Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX), effective May 4, 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 48th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $3,711,500 for operating programs and previously approved capital improvement projects in the Public Works Department (Citywide) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Approval of the Minutes for April 9, 2026, Regular Meeting

Approve the First Amendment to the Requirements Contract to furnish and install Polyethylene Water Service Replacements with West Valley Construction Company, Inc., to increase the total annual contract by an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, paid on a time and materials basis for a revised total annual contract amount not to exceed $2,853,770.00 (Bid File 12300617). (Citywide and County)

RESOLUTION - Approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6376, accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the southwest corner of Armstrong Avenue and California Avenue (Council District 5).

CONFERENCE 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 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 Esparza), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), 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, Special Assistant City Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian

Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services (PARCS) Department and Ebit Golf, Inc., to clarify the collection of certain fees, clarify processes and assignment of maintenance responsibilities related to the operation of the Riverside Municipal Golf Course, and authorize the Director of PARCs to execute the this First Amendment on behalf of the City

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Case Name: City of Fresno v. Brawley 7 LLC, Matthew Dolph, Robert Manos (4381 N. Brawley Ave #106; Code Enforcement Case Number E25-14375)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. County of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01199

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-POTENTIAL LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) 1 potential case

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

Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 25, 2026.

Presentation on the Vision Zero Action Plan. (Public Works Department)

Hearing to adopt a resolution to establish the 2026 World Day of Remembrance Task Force, a subcommittee of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, and define committee roles, responsibilities, and membership.

Discussion on the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force.

Discussion on the Bike Month 2026 Task Force.

Approval of the ATAC Biannual Report from October 2025 through March 2026.

Update on the ATP Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan. (Public Works Department)

Presenting on April’s Traffic Collision Report.

Discussion on April’s Capital Projects Summary. (Public Works Department)

Approve a request for a Letter of Support for the City's application to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration Grant Program for safety improvements, with project details to be finalized by City staff prior to submission, consistent with the City's safety goals. (Public Works Department)

Notice of Special Meeting - Signed

CONSIDER PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Government Code Section 54957(b): Consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. Title: City Clerk

Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guideline Update & Outreach Overview (PARCS)

Draft Calendar of Subcommittee Meetings

Receive Public Input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program for Cycle 3.

Cycle 3 Grant Guideline Review (PARCS)

Approval of the Disability Advisory Commission Minutes from March 10, 2026

DAC 2026 Awards Discussion

DAC Task Force Appointments

DAC Task Force Creation

DHHSC Discussion

February 04, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

Consideration of Street Name Change Application No. P26-00936 changing the name of Cesar Chavez Boulevard to the original street names of California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road (Council Districts 3, 5 and 7) - Planning and Development Department. 1. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of the Finding of No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect as prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P26-00936 dated April 15, 2026. 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Street Name Change Application No. P26-00936 to restore the original street names California Avenue, Ventura Street, and Kings Canyon Road along a ±6.9-mile street segment that is currently designated as Cesar Chavez Boulevard.

February 18, 2026 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2026 Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6540; Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-01629; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6540/P25-01629 for approximately 26.25 acres of property located on the west side of North Willow Avenue between North Portofino and North Alicante Drives (Council District 6) - Planning and Development Department. 1. Environmental Assessment No. T-6540 dated April 1, 2026, an Addendum to the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) State Clearinghouse No. 2000021003 for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 2. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6540 proposing to subdivide approximately 26.25 acres of property into a 138-lot single-unit residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 1, 2026, and contingent upon approval of Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-01629 and the related environmental assessment. 3. Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-01629 proposing to modify the RS-4 zone district development standards to allow for reduced front yard setbacks, and reduced lot size, width, and depth, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated April 1, 2026, and contingent upon approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6540 and the related environmental assessment.