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HEARING to consider the adoption of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2022020486). The following applications have been filed by the City of Fresno and pertain to approximately 9,000 acres in the Development Area-3 Southeast and Development Area-4 East: 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2022020486), for the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan. a. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 (See Exhibit S). 2. RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and accompanying Proposed Land Use Map (see Exhibits J and K) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03090). 3. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), the Dual Designation Map (Figure LU-2) and text of the Fresno General Plan to incorporate the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan (see Exhibits I and N) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03091). 4. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or their designee to update the text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan document to reflect final action taken by Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency. (see Exhibit G).

HEARING to obtain public comments regarding community needs for consideration in the development of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Community Planning and Development (HUD CPD).

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of an application for and acceptance of funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Round 4 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Approve a Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and Stantec Consulting Services Inc., a corporation based in Albany, New York, in an amount not to exceed $387,515 to provide professional environmental consultant services for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment grant activities through October 31, 2029; and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.

***RESOLUTION - Approving the submission of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) 5-Year Plan amendment to the California Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) for the Owner-Occupied Home Rehabilitation to increase the Area Median Income (AMI) threshold and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary implementing documents. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Reject all bids for the Merced Street Reconnection Project (Bid File No. 12501885). (Council District 3)

Actions related to amending agreement #A211006364 with the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): 1. Approve acceptance of Cal OES Amendment Nine (9) for an additional $75,000 for Haz Mat training agreement #A211006364, and authorize the Fire Chief to compensate Fire personnel to staff vacancies caused by training attendance 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $75,000 for Amendment Nine for Haz Mat training agreement A211006364 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

***RESOLUTION - Adopting a Pilot Program to Incentivize Commercial Job Creation Within Vacant Buildings or Storefronts in the Tower District (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

Approve the Service Agreement with Poverello House (Poverello) to operate the Emergency Shelter at Clarion Pointe located at 4061 N. Blackstone Avenue, term is from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in the amount not to exceed $900,000 utilizing Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding. (Council District 4) (Bid File No.12500851)

Actions pertaining to Emergency Shelter operations provided by Elevate Community Services (Elevate) under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program. 1. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Elevate for emergency shelter operations at Valley Inn, located at 933 N. Parkway Drive. The amended agreement term is from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,073,879.00, funded through the HHAP program. (Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851) 2. Approve a Service Agreement with Elevate for emergency shelter operations at Travel Inn, located at 1444 W. White Avenue. The agreement term is from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $2,231,579.65, funded through the HHAP program. (Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851)

Proclamation of the 75th Anniversary of the Bulldog Foundation

Proclamation of “Central High Schools Men’s Water Polo Team Day’’

Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 with American Paving Company Incorporated of Fresno, California in the amount of $37,935.87 with one hundred and eighteen (118) additional working days for the Mariposa Plaza Reconstruction Project. (Bid File 12302138-12468) (Council District 3)

Appearance by Dr. Eimear O’Brien “Shaping the Future of Education”

Appearance by Daniel / Nykkynn regarding “Fresno's developing Arts and Music Scene”

RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6384, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on the southeast corner of McKinley Avenue and McKelvey Avenue. (Council District 7)

Approve the Agreement between the City and Forward Fresno Foundation allocating $75,000 to support the augmentation of the Fresno Young Leaders Academy.

HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 72 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 310-132-43) (north side of East Belmont Avenue, east of North Laverne Avenue): (Council District 5) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 72 (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. 9, Annexation No. 72 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).

Actions pertaining to a Bill for Introduction amending Sections 14-310 through 14-312, 14-811, 14-812, 14-1706, and 14-1707 related to bikeways and bicycle regulations: 1. Adopt a finding of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; 2. BILL - (For introduction) Amending Fresno Municipal Code Sections 14-310 through 14-312, 14-811, 14-812, 14-1706, and 14-1707, related to bikeways and bicycle regulations (Citywide).

WORKSHOP - Higher Education Student Government Updates

Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Fire Apparatus Solutions of Rialto, California, for the purchase of two Smeal heavy fire apparatuses in the amount of $2,948,458 for the Fire Department

Approve the award of a Purchase Contract to Swanson Fahrney Ford, of Selma, California, for the purchase of 10 Ford vehicles for various departments in the amount of $414,186 (Bid File 12600472)

APWA Project of the Year Award

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Arevik Hagopian v. City of Fresno; Eric Scott Davis Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00453

Actions pertaining to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 for Unit 1 1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39), Non-Supervisory Blue Collar - Unit 1 (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Fourteenth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 1, Unit 1 - Non-Supervisory Blue Collar (Local 39), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 (Local 39) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: Michael Diaz v. City of Fresno, PSI, administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 231087315

Approve the reappointment of Lydia Zabrycki to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board to a term expiring on November 1, 2027.

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Fifteenth Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177 amending Exhibit 2, Unit 2, Non-Represented Management and Confidential Classes, by adding the new classification of Special Assistant City Attorney and the respective E5 salary range; and amending Exhibit 3, Unit 3, Non-Supervisory White Collar (FCEA), by retitling the Environmental Control Officer classification to Environmental Compliance Inspector, effective December 1, 2025. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

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

Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for November 6, 2025, and November 20, 2025

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

***BILL B-53 (Introduced November 20, 2025)(For Adoption) 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) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

***BILL B-46 (Reintroduced November 20, 2025)(For Adoption) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, sections 10-2603 and 10-2606, amending the citation structure (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name: City of Fresno, et al. v. Scott Turner, et al. Northern District of California Case No. 3:25-cv-07070-RS

***BILL B-54 (Introduced November 20, 2025)(For Adoption) 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 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Proclamation of “California Apartment Association Day”

Consideration and Adoption of the City of Fresno Building Standards Appeals Board Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026

Election of the Building Standards Appeals Board Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

Workshop: Overview of the Role of the Building Standards Appeals Board and Applicable Open Meeting Laws

RESOLUTION - to dissolve the Biannual Report Task Force Subcommittee.

Discussion on the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force.

RESOLUTION - to dissolve the World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force.

Presenting on November’s Traffic Collision Report. (Police Department)

Presenting on (1) Herndon/BNSF Bridge Widening - Polk to Milburn (2) Behymer and Granville Traffic Calming - Phase II (3) Cedar Ave Complete Streets - Jensen to Church (4) Yosemite Safe Routes Street Improvements (5) Discussion of Planned Pedestrian Improvements on Bullard between Van Ness and Forkner (6) November’s Capital Projects Summary. (Public Works and Capital Projects Departments)

Update on the ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan.

Approval of the regular meeting minutes of October 22, 2025.

Nominations of Chair and Vice Chair to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for Fiscal Year 2026.

Discussion of recent City Council approval to modify the Downtown Loop limits as it relates to the Active Transportation Plan Update Thirty Percent (30%) Engineered Designs. (Public Works Department)

HEARING - to adopt a resolution to establish the Bike Month 2026 Task Force, a subcommittee of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, and define committee roles, responsibilities, and membership.

Consideration of Annexation Application No. P23-00446, Pre-zone Application No. P23-00449, Development Permit No. P23-00702 and the related Environmental Assessment No. P23-00446/P23-00449/P23-00702 for approximately 10.55 acres of property generally located on the southwest corner of East Nees and North Willow Avenues (Council District 6) - Planning and Development Department. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council) of the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00446/P23-00449/P23-00702 dated October 31, 2025 for the proposed project pursuant to Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Annexation Application No. P23-00446 (for the Nees-Willow 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. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Pre-zone Application No. P23-00449 proposing to pre-zone approximately 5.88 acres of the subject properties from the Fresno County AL20 (Limited Agriculture) zone district to the City of Fresno CC/ANX (Community Commercial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overlay) zone district; and, ±3.30 acres of the subject properties from the Fresno County AL20 (Limited Agriculture) zone district to the City of Fresno CC (Community Commercial) zone district. 4. RECOMMEND APPROVAL (to the City Council) of Development Permit No. P23-00702 which proposes development of two (2) ±11,160 square-foot buildings and one (1) ±11,780 square-foot building to be utilized for medical, dental, and/or professional offices.

Consideration of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6248 and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6248 for approximately 26.33 acres of property located on the south side of North Alicante Drive between North Crest View and North Portofino Drives (Council District 6) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPTION of Environmental Assessment No. T-6248 dated December 3, 2025, 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. APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6248 proposing to subdivide approximately 26.33 acres of property into a 93-lot conventional single-unit residential development, subject to compliance with Conditions of Approval dated December 3, 2025, and contingent upon approval of the related environmental assessment.

Consideration and Adoption of the Fresno City Planning Commission Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026

CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2025 Consideration of request by property owner to enter into a Mills Act historical property contract pursuant to FMC 12-1706 for: 1. The Maria & JB Cella Home located at 3504 E Huntington Blvd (APN 46118201), in the Huntington Boulevard Historic District.

CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2025 Hearing to Consider and make findings on Building Application B25-11291 for a re-roof permit for: 1. Wild Home (HP #229) located at 567 E Clinton Ave (APN 44331422)

Hearing to consider application B25-03423 for façade renovations to the Rosenberg Brothers Packing Warehouse located at 1844 S Cherry Ave. (Assessor Parcel Number: 467-020-14). 1. APPROVE - Application B25-03423 for façade renovations at 1844 S Cherry Ave.

REMOVED FROM AGENDA Consideration of request by property owner to enter into a Mills Act historical property contract pursuant to FMC 12-1706 for: 1. The Rosenberg Brothers Packing Warehouse located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number 467-020-14).

Annual Reappointment of Subcommittees

Update on Regular Monthly Topics: 1. Staff Updates 2. Architectural Review Subcommittee Update

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.