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Approval of the regular meeting minutes of June 16, 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.

Election of Chair and Vice Chair to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission for Fiscal Year 2026.

Workshop - Overview of the PARCS Athletic Facility Reservation Policy. (PARCS)

Workshop - Quarterly progress overview of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program Process. FY 24-25 Quarter 4 (Fresno Arts Council)

Unscheduled Communication - Adam Balakian photos

June 19, 2025, Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee Meeting Minutes

Final discussion of the July Draft Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines

Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”

Proclamation for “Wilma Tom Hashimoto”

Approve the appointment of Robert Topete to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board (FRWDB) for a term ending November 1, 2026.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Kay Moseley v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG02902

Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of Valley Inn, located at 933 N. Parkway Drive, an emergency shelter, APN: 449-335-32 (District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property, and authorizing the Planning and Development Director or designee to enter into agreements without competitive bidding for the rehabilitation of units and removal of hazardous materials; and approving a contract with Olsen Construction for the emergency reconstruction of units at the emergency shelter for an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Actions pertaining to the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) 1. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and WestCare California Inc. (WestCare) in the amount of $229,150 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, and case management. 2. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Poverello House in the amount of $229,150 to provide homeless prevention services, short- and medium-term rental assistance, supportive services, and case management. 3. Approve the agreement between the City of Fresno and Central Unified School District (CUSD) in the amount of $75,000 to provide utility assistance services.

Actions pertaining to the acquisition of a permanent easement and right of way upon a parcel to benefit the Traffic Signal Installation at Church Avenue and Walnut Avenue Project (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Environmental Assessment Number PW01051, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a permanent easement and right of way for public street purposes upon Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-030-27, owned by Wat Phouthapathane Lao, a California nonprofit corporation, for the construction of the Traffic Signal Installation at Church Avenue and Walnut Avenue Project; 3. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of a permanent easement and right of way for public street purposes through and across portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 477-030-27, owned by Wat Phouthapathane Lao, a California nonprofit corporation, for the construction of the Traffic Signal Installation at Church Avenue and Walnut Avenue Project and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose. (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P20-00213; Rezone Application No. P20-00213; Development Permit Application No. P22-03749; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03173; and related Environmental Assessment No. P20-00213/P22-03749/P23-03173 for approximately 3.78 acres of property located on the west side of North Chestnut Avenue, between East Behymer and East International Avenues. (Council District 6) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P20-00213/P22-03749/P23-03173 dated May 16, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment Application No. P20-00213 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Woodward Park Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject property from Employment - Office to Medium High Residential Density. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P20-00213 proposing to rezone the subject property from the O/UGM/cz (Office/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the RM-1/UGM/cz (Multi-Family Residential, Medium High Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P22-03749 proposing to construct a 48-unit private multi-family residential development, subject to the Conditions of Approval. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03173 proposing to modify the development standards of the RM-1 (Multi-Family Residential, Medium High Density) zone district to allow for a reduction in the minimum parking setback from back of sidewalk, subject to the Conditions of Approval.

Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Phase C Project: 1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. P25-873, dated July 17, 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. Award a construction contract to Juarez Brothers General Engineering INC, of Madera, California, in the amount of $507,828 for the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Phase C project, within the City of Fresno, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents. (Bid File #12501771)

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

Approve the Fifth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with De Novo Planning Group for environmental analysis services for the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, extending the contract performance period to December 31, 2025, for no additional cost.

WORKSHOP - Measure C Renewal Presentation

Actions pertaining to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for and acceptance of funding from the State of California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) Department of Housing and Community Department (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. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding committing the City to participate in and comply with the jointly completed Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and application for the sixth round of HHAP

Actions pertaining to the Senior Activity Center Project: (Council District 4) 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 appropriating $1,582,700 for the Senior Activity Center Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 2 to the Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Integrated Community Development of Woodland Hills, California to increase the design-build fee by an amount not to exceed $514,647.00, add an Owner Contingency in an amount not to exceed $1,068,053.00, and modify contract terms related to the use of contingency funds. The total amended contract is an amount not to exceed $32,119,076.00.

Approve the Department of Transportation / Fresno Area Express (FAX) federally mandated Title VI Service Equity Analysis for proposed service changes, with conclusions of no disparate impacts on minority populations or disproportionate burdens on low-income populations.

Actions pertaining to Service Agreements with Poverello House (Poverello): 1. Approve an agreement (Bid File 12500851) to operate a 30-bed emergency shelter at Clarion Pointe from July 31, 2025 through December 31, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $2,002,382.75; 2. Approve an agreement to provide outreach services (Bid File 12501983) in the downtown and Blackstone corridor encampments from July 31, 2025 through October 31, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $1,507,754.00. (Council Districts 3 and 4)

Appearance by Kamryn Rodriguez regarding “Immigration within Fresno” (District 6 Resident)

HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) Semi-Annual Report (October 2024 through March 2025) (Citywide).

Approve Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement, dated January 22, 2019, with BKF Engineers, of San Jose, California, in the amount of $155,550, increasing the total contract amount not to exceed of $333,143 for the Midtown Trail Segment 3 Project. (Council District 7)

Approve a Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Blair, Church & Flynn, Consulting Engineers, Inc., of Clovis, California, in the amount of $368,200.00 to provide additional civil engineering design, bidding, and construction support services for Phase II (Florence Avenue to Church Avenue) and Phase III (Church Avenue to Jensen Avenue) of the Peach Avenue Widening Project (Project), for a total contract value, including Phase I, of $720,124.00. (Council District 5)

HEARING to consider Rezone Application No. P24-04357 and related Environmental Assessment No. P24-04357 for property located on the west side of North Grantland Avenue between West Ashlan and West Gettysburg Avenues (Council District 1) 1. ADOPT Environmental Assessment No. P24-04357, dated April 15, 2025, an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020039061 for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) of Rezone Application No. P24-04357 proposing to amend the Official Zone Map and existing conditions of zoning relative to timing of the construction of traffic signals for the development of ±155 acres of property from the RS-5/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the RS-5/UGM/cz (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district, and ±4.64 acres of property from the CC/UGM/cz (Community Commercial/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district to the CC/UGM/cz (Community Commercial/Urban Growth Management/conditions of zoning) zone district.

Actions pertaining to the Radio Park Renovation Rebid Project (Bid File 12501299) (Council District 7): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 3rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 reappropriating $8,113,300.00 of carryover funding for the Radio Park Renovation Rebid Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $9,177,239.80, for the Base Bid only, to American Paving Co. Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Radio Park Renovation Rebid Project.

RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6387, 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 North Garfield Avenue and West Ashlan Avenue. (Council District 1)

Actions pertaining to the License Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno County: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into a License Agreement with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, effective July 1, 2025, to continue to co-locate the Fresno Police Department and Fresno County Sheriff’s Office convicted sexual offender registration programs, through a shared use of facility agreement, located in the South Annex Jail at 2280 Fresno Street, in the amount not to exceed $20,000 annually, with an initial term of three years and the option for two one-year extensions

Actions pertaining to the License Agreement for City-owned property at Romain Park (District 7): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve the License Agreement between the City of Fresno and New Cingular Wireless PCS LLC, to license use of certain real property, together with access to construct, install, maintain, and operate a seventy-foot communications tower, antenna, and attendant building located at Romain Park at 745 N First Street for an initial term of four years that will automatically extend for five successive four year periods and a total contract revenue of $1,070,449

Approve Contract Change Order No. 11 in the amount of $301,686.91, with no additional working days for the Overrun of Bid Item Quantities, the repair of pumping subgrade areas, and the addition of two residential traffic circles 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)

RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6246 as Annexation No. 158 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 9:10 am (Located on the north side of North Alicante Drive and North Faldo Lane) (Council District 6).

RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6449, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located south of West Dakota Avenue between North Hayes Avenue and North Bryan Avenue (Council District 1).

Appearance by Stephen Dufur regarding “Tenant Rights Violation” (District 4 Resident)

Actions pertaining to the City Hall Lift Station Rehabilitation located at 2600 Fresno Street (Bid File 12500159) (District 3): 1. Adopt finding a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a construction contract with Estate Design & Construction, of Los Angeles, California, in the amount of $588,700 for the City Hall Lift Station Rehabilitation project located at 2600 Fresno Street 3. Authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute all related documents

Actions related to the Non-Exclusive License Agreement with New Tech Aircraft Services, Inc. (dba. NTAS Maintenance & Engineering), a California Corporation, to Provide On-Call Maintenance to Large Transport Category Aircraft Operated by Southwest Airlines Company, a Texas Corporation, at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. (Council District 4) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Approve a Non-Exclusive License Agreement (License) with New Tech Aircraft Services, Inc. (dba. NTAS Maintenance & Engineering), a California Corporation (Licensee), to Provide On-Call Maintenance to Large Transport Category Aircraft Operated by Southwest Airlines Company, a Texas Corporation (Southwest), at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) for the Term of two (2) years, not to exceed the Ending Date of April 30, 2027. The minimum amount of potential revenue generated by this License is approximately $6,000 (in monthly license fees) per year in addition to an eleven percent (11%) of Licensee’s monthly gross revenues from all its operations at FAT. The minimum total anticipated revenue during the life of this License is approximately $12,000.00, plus eleven percent (11%) of Licensee’s monthly gross revenues from all its operations at FAT.

Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to PB Loader Corporation of Fresno, California, for the purchase of two Peterbilt 567 dump trucks in the amount of $691,208 for the Department of Public Utilities and the Department of Public Works

Approve the reappointment of Michael McDonald to the Civil Service Board; the appointment of Kellie Greiner to the Disability Advisory Commission; the reappointments of Paul Halajian and Jason Hatwig to the Historic Preservation Commission; the reappointment of Al Moncada to the Mobile Home Rent Review and Stabilization Commission; the appointments of McKay Duran and Vincent Trillo, and the reappointments of Scott Miller and Laura Ward to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission; and the reappointments of Kathy Bray and Jacqueline Lyday to the Planning Commission.

***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to Increase Appropriations by $110,000 for Costs Associated with the July 2025 Summer Swim Aquatics Programming (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Appearance by Christine Thornton regarding “Animal Crisis in Fresno County” (District 2 Resident)

RESOLUTION - Of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, Making Certifications and Claims Concerning Measure C Local Transportation Purposes Pass-Through Projects and Program Funds Annual Allocation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Requesting Allocation of Available Funds

Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Bank of America contract for banking services for an additional term to expire on December 28, 2025.

Proclamation for “Project First Step- 20th Anniversary”

***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Apply for and Accept a Grant for up to $3 million from the Board Of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CALVIP) grant program to fund violence prevention and intervention programming. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Approve Contract Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $195,255.31, with no additional working days for unforeseen work required outside of the original scope with Audeamus, Inc., dba Sebastian, of Fresno, California for the Rebid Jensen Avenue Corridor Intelligent Transportation System Adaptive from Elm to Temperance Avenues Project - Project ID PW00922. (Bid File 3867) (Council Districts 3 and 5)

RESOLUTION - Approving the application to the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program for Phase II Development of South Peach Avenue Park project located at 2155 South Peach Avenue in an amount not to exceed $6 million and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all related documents on behalf of the City (District 5)

Actions related to the Request for Proposals to manage and operate Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). The potential revenue of the three contracts is $4,846,238 annually. The total anticipated revenue for the five-year term of the three contracts is approximately $24,231,190. (RFP No. 12501615). (Council District 4). 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and 2. Award Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC., a five-year term Agreement for Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions (RAC Concession Agreement) at FAT and authorize the Director of Aviation (Director) to execute the contractual document(s); and 3. Award Enterprise Rent-A-Car of Sacramento, LLC., a five-year term RAC Concession Agreement at FAT and authorize the Director to execute the contractual document(s); and 4. Award The Hertz Corporation a five-year term RAC Concession Agreement at FAT and authorize the Director to execute the contractual document(s).

Appearance by Darius Assemi regarding “The Occupancies at Parc West” (District 2 Resident)

Approval of the Minutes for June 12, 2025, Regular Meeting, June 17, 2025, Budget Hearing and Special Meetings, June 19, 2025, Regular Meeting, and June 26, 2025, Regular Meeting.

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

***RESOLUTION - Adopt the First Amendment to the FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-826 amending Exhibit 8, Unit 8, Non-Represented, by adding the new classification of Per Diem Veterinarian and providing a flat rate per shift, and modifying the Appendix to Salary Resolution to add a new footnote, effective July 28, 2025 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, equipping, renovation, rehabilitation, remodeling and other capital projects of certain health facilities owned or operated by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or its affiliates and located in the City of Fresno. 1. ***RESOLUTION- Approving a plan of finance of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for a qualified health facilities project for the benefit of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or its affiliates, and certain other matters relating thereto. (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 - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

Approve a Property Tax Allocation Agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno County Fire Protection District

June 18, 2025 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes

Consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P25-00974 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P25-00974, amending Table 15-1102 and Section 15-2728 of the Fresno Municipal Code, related to Drive-In and Drive-Through Facilities in Mixed-Use Districts. 1. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council), of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P25-00974, that Text Amendment Application No. P25-00974 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 2. RECOMMEND ADOPTION (to the City Council), of Text Amendment Application No. P25-00974, to amend Table 15-1102 and Section 15-2728 of the Fresno Municipal Code (FMC), relating to existing establishments with drive-through facilities that are required to relocate as a result of a taking by eminent domain.

Workshop: Basics of Annexation