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Fresno City Council adopts CFD annexation and multiple agreements; VMT program tabled; several contested consent items approved

FresnoOct 30, 20255 min read

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On October 30, 2025 the Fresno City Council adopted resolutions and an ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax for CFD No. 11 (Annexation No. 159), approved a TEFRA financing resolution for a multifamily housing project, authorized a $400,000 Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans, approved contracts and service amendments (including a Transit On‑Demand study and Poverello House mobile services), ratified Sequoia Brewery ownership/lease transfers, introduced a tobacco retailer ordinance for later consideration, and tabled the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program to November 6, 2025. Council also directed the City Attorney to begin establishing a program to monitor polling stations for the November 4, 2025 election.

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Adopted resolutions and introduced/approved Ordinance 2025-47 to annex territory and levy a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 159 (Final Tract Map No. 6466).
Adopted Resolution 2025-300 approving TEFRA plan of finance for bond issuance related to multifamily rental housing for the benefit of 3720 E Ventura Ave., L.P.
Approved Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement (EDMA) with Caltrans for $400,000 and adopted related appropriation (Resolution 2025-308).
Approved First Amendment to the service agreement with Poverello House to enable mobile shower and restroom operations at county-controlled sites within Fresno city limits.
Ratified lease/transfer and purchase/sale agreements and read new ownership names into the record for Sequoia Brewery (777 E. Olive).
Awarded a professional services contract to Flexlynqs, LLC for a Transit On‑Demand Feasibility Study for $395,000 (Bid File 12600257).
Introduced Bill B-48 (Tobacco Retailer Ordinance) and laid it over for further consideration (B-48 introduced).
Tabled the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program, Nexus Study, and related EIR and fee actions to November 6, 2025.
Directed the City Attorney to begin establishing a program for City Attorney’s Office staff to monitor polling stations in the City of Fresno for the November 4, 2025 election (Council vote reported in closed session item 5-F).
Approved the Consent Calendar, including multiple construction contracts, consultant amendments, equipment procurements, fee schedule amendments, and appointments as listed in the minutes.

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