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Consideration of Annexation Application No. P24-02150, relating to approximately 1.89 acres of property located on the south side of West San Jose Avenue between North Maroa and North College Avenues (Council District 4) - Planning and Development Department. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Environmental Assessment No. P24-02150 dated November 19, 2025, an Addendum to Environmental Assessment No. R-17-020, in accordance with Sections 15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) to initiate the annexation of the San Jose-Maroa No. 2 Reorganization with the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); and detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and North Central Fire Protection District.

Public hearing to consider the adoption of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2022020486), through the following applications filed by the City of Fresno and pertaining to approximately 9,000 acres in the Development Area-3 Southeast and Development Area-4 East: 1. RECOMMEND CERTIFICATION (to the City Council) of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2022020486), for the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan (See Exhibit H) a. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15097. 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03090, which proposes to adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and accompanying Planned Land Use Map 3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03091, which proposes to update the Planned Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), the Dual Designation Map (Figure LU-2) and text of the Fresno General Plan to incorporate the land use changes proposed in the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan

CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 5, 2025 Consideration of Development Permit Application No. P25-01440, and related Environmental Assessment No. P25-01440, pertaining to ±2.00 acres of property generally located at the southeast corner of East Herndon Avenue and North Fresno 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 (In-fill Development Projects) 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.

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

Proclamation of “Neng Chu Vang Day”

Proclamation of “World Day of Remembrance”

Proclamation of “Cassie’s Compass”

Approval of the Regular and Special Meeting Minutes for October 30, 2025

Actions pertaining to the Sixth Amendment to the Services Agreement with Orange Avenue Disposal Company: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, per staff determination, dated November 20, 2025, pursuant to Section 15301/Class1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2. 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).

BILL B-46 (For Reintroduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, sections 10-2603 and 10-2606, amending the citation structure

Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, repealing Section 15-1106, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 and adding Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to additional standards. 1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No. 2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-00794. 2. ***BILL B-23 (Reintroduced as Amended November 6, 2025) (For Adoption), repealing Section 15-1106, amending Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 and adding Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to additional standards (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

RESOLUTION - Repealing Resolution 2025-099 and Approving Three Corridors for Thirty Percent Engineering with Modifications to the Downtown Loop Corridor

BILL - (For Introduction) Adding Chapter 10 of Article 28 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the regulation of the sale and distribution of kratom products within the City limits

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, 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

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. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2025050309), as related to the Tower District Specific Plan and Related Plan Amendments P25-03196, P25-03197, P25-03198, P25-03200 and P25-03201 and related Rezone P25-03202; (see Exhibits M, N, O and P). a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; b. APPROVE Mitigation Monitoring Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and, c. ADOPT 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 Tower District Specific Plan, the Tower District Specific Plan Design Standards and Guidelines, and related Plan Amendments and Rezones. 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Plan Amendment Application P25-03196 to repeal the 1991 Tower District Specific Plan (Exhibit Q) 3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Plan Amendment Application P25-03197 to repeal the Tower District Design Guidelines (2005) (Exhibit R) 4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Tower District Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P25-03198) (Exhibit B), including the revisions set forth in Exhibit D (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 5. ***RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment No P25-03201, to Adopt the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines (Exhibit C), including the revisions set forth in Exhibit D (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 6. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan and incorporating the Tower District Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P25-03200) 7. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application P25-03202 to amend the Official Zoning Map to rezone approximately 138 acres of property within the Tower District Specific Plan area to be consistent with the adopted Specific Plan Planned land use Map and expand the Apartment House Overlay District (Exhibit H), including the zoning-related revisions set forth in Exhibit D 8. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or her designee to 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 (Exhibit W).

Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility HVAC and Roof Replacement project (Bid File No. 12501683): 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P25-1363, dated October 1, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2, of the State of California CEQA Guidelines. 2. Approve a Construction Contract in the amount of $5,104,862 with Katch Environmental, for construction services to implement the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Maintenance Facility HVAC and Roof Replacement project. 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign and execute all related documents.

Award a two-year contract, with options for three one-year extensions, to Eppler Towing & Recovery (Eppler), for towing services for the FAX bus fleet, in the amount of $335,500 for the initial two-year base term. Service and product costs for the option years will adjust in accordance with the relevant Consumer Price Index (CPI), with a total for all five years not to exceed $1,100,000. (Bid File 12600085)

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.

Award a Service Contract to Lone Star Blower Inc., a Texas corporation, to provide maintenance and reconditioning services for six KA66SV-GL400 Turblex Blowers at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility for an amount not to exceed $154,950, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Fresno (Bid File 12502017). (Council District 3)

BILL - (For Introduction) Amending the Uncodified Ordinance to adopt changes and additions to the official list of designated special speed zones for various streets within the City of Fresno pursuant to Section 14-1501 of the Fresno Municipal Code (Citywide)

Actions pertaining to a Sole Source Agreement for the purchase of compressed natural gas: 1. Approve an agreement with Trillium Transportation Fuels, LLC, dba Love’s Alternative Energy for an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for up to five years 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and award the sole source agreement with Trillium Transportations Fuels, LLC DBA Love’s Alternative Energy for up to five years to purchase compressed natural gas (subject to mayor’s veto) 3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and all related documents

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Biannual Report (April 2025 through September 2025) (Citywide)

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Thirteenth Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 12, Unit 12, Board and Commission Member, by adding the new classification of Building Standards Appeals Board Member and the respective stipend of $100 Per Meeting Attended, not to exceed $200 per month, effective October 16, 2025. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application to the California Department of Transportation and Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee to Accept and Execute All Application and Grant Agreement Documents on Behalf of the City of Fresno (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

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)

Actions pertaining to the disposition of City owned, undeveloped portions of right of way situated 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 1161-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. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution declaring two portions of City-owned right of way, totaling approximately 0.64-acre (27,900 square feet), located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue to be exempt surplus land (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions for the sale of two portions of City-owned right of way, totaling a combined 0.64-acre (27,900 square feet), located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue; 4. Set the required public hearing at 9:10 a.m. on December 18, 2025.

Actions pertaining to Hadronex, Inc., dba SmartCover Systems, to provide access to a web-based remote monitoring dashboard, remote calibration support, and warranty coverage of all system parts for City-owned SmartCover units (Citywide): 1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that Hadronex, Inc., dba SmartCover Systems, is uniquely qualified; 2. Award a service agreement with Hadronex, Inc., dba SmartCover Systems, in the total fee amount not to exceed $120,290 for a three-year term, for access to a web-based remote monitoring dashboard, remote calibration support, and warranty coverage of all system parts for City-owned SmartCover units; 3. Authorize the Interim Director of Public Utilities or their designee to execute a service agreement with Hadronex, Inc., dba SmartCover Systems, in the total fee amount not to exceed $120,290 for a three-year term.

Actions pertaining to the North Fulton Parking Structure Project (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Consistency Determination for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183, confirming that the North Fulton Parking Structure is consistent with and supported by the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Downtown Neighborhoods Community Plan, Fulton Corridor Specific Plan, and Downtown Development Code; 2. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 2 for Phase Two of a Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Bomel Construction Company Inc. of Irvine, California, to provide design and construction services related to the North Fulton Parking Structure Project in an amount not to exceed $35,323,776, bringing the total contract amount to $37,278,435.

Award a Contract to TargetSolution Learning, LLC d.b.a. Vector Solutions for the Learning Management System (LMS) Software Solicitation for five years in a total amount not to exceed $164,750 (Bid File 12501076)

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of portions of two parcels to benefit the H Street Parking Structure Project: (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding that the acquisition of portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 467-040-20S and 467-040-22S is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed changes will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of a combined 2.39-acre (104,029.60 square feet) portion of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 467-040-20S and 467-040-22S, owned by Fresno Sports & Events Partners LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and Fresno Sports & Events LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, for an amount of $3,862,000.

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 27th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $11,500 in developer contributions for the acquisition of right-of-way for public street and public utility easements for the Final Map of Tract No 6379 at the northwest corner of South Peach Avenue and East Florence Avenue. (Council District 5) (Requires Five affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to AMS.Net/MGT for Cisco FLEX licensing, maintenance, and support services for the City’s phone system in the annual amount of $161,630.64 and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement. The total contract value over five years will be $808,153.20. This agreement is in accordance with Administrative Order 3-1 and the Merced County FOCUS Agreement 2021092 (FOCUS)

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 22nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $5,600 for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Program from the State of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

PUBLIC MEETING to allow public testimony concerning the proposed renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District.

Proclamation of “Sikh Heritage Month”

WORKSHOP - Downtown Fresno Partnership Annual Presentation

Actions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances: 1. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 31 Section 9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating unlawful possession and abandonment of carts 2. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 25 Section 9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to exposure of minors to tobacco products 3. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of camping in public places 4. BILL - (For Introduction) -Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to unauthorized possession and use of a City, an Authorized Cart/Bin Collection Agent, or Authorized Roll-Off Collector owned trash containers 5. BILL - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to criminal prosecution of wage theft

Approve the reappointment of Chuck Riojas and Chris Zeitz to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2027

WORKSHOP - SEDA Business Park Alternative

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

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

***RESOLUTION - Directing City Manager to Terminate Agreement with Campbell Strategy & Advocacy LLC (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1): Stacie Szatmari v. City of Fresno, Fresno County Superior Court Case No. 23CECG02688

Actions pertaining to the Grant Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center to support the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Grant Agreement with the Marjaree Mason Center allocating $300,000 to support the Center’s Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team Services

Approval of the Disability Advisory Commission Minutes from September 9, 2025

DAC Discussion Topics

Transportation Subcommittee Appointment - Elizer Andres

Review and Approve 2026 Meeting Dates for DAC and Transportation Subcommittee

Hearing - Adopt the Calendar Year 2026 Parks Recreation and Arts Commission Meeting (PRAC) Calendar.

Approval of the regular meeting minutes of November 3, 2025.

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.

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).