The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
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a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link.
b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)].
c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items.
d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/#information
2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c).
a) E-mail the Clerk’s Office at clerk@fresno.gov
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GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decision-maker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $500 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding.
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9:30 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Rabbi Rick Winer from Temple Beth Israel
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation of “Marjaree Mason Center Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month”
Proclamation of “Black History Month”
Proclamation of “Recognizing the Beginning of Ramadan 2026”
Proclamation of “American Heart Month”
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M.
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of easements and right-of-way on a parcel to benefit the Ashlan Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project (Council District 1):
1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a three permanent easements, a temporary construction easement, and right-of-way for public street purposes on portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-012-05S, owned by Beatris Medina and Olga Gonzalez, for the construction of the Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of three permanent easements, a temporary construction easement, and right-of-way for public street purposes through and across portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 511-012-05S, owned by Beatris Medina and Olga Gonzalez, for the construction of the Ashlan Avenue Widening - Polk to Cornelia Project, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
9:15 A.M.
HEARING to Consider Rezone Application No. P25-01778; Development Permit Application No. P25-01774; and related Environmental Assessment No. P25-01774/P25-01778 for ±3.96 acres of property located on the southeast corner of North Cedar Avenue and East Hampton Way (Council District 4)
1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P25-01774/P25-01778, dated December 12, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and,
2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the Official Zoning Map as described by Section 15-508 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code; and,
3. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P25-01774, proposing to construct an adult day care facility on ±1.17 acres of property, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated January 21, 2026, and contingent upon approval of Rezone Application No. P25-01778 and the related environmental assessment.
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9:20 A.M.
HEARING to consider the adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment. The following Plan Amendment and Rezone applications (collectively numbered as application P23-00400) have been filed by the Fresno City Council and pertain to approximately 2,067 acres in the Southeast area of the City of Fresno (Council Districts 5 and 7)
1. ADOPT - Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH 2023020138) for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00400 dated December 19, 2025, and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15070 through 15075.
2. RESOLUTION - to repeal of the Roosevelt Community Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400).
3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - to repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application P23-00400).
4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Central Southeast Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-00400) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
5. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan to Incorporate the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P23-00400)
6. ***BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approve Rezone Application No. P22-00400 to Amend the Official Zoning Map to Rezone Approximately 119 acres of Property within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan area to be consistent with the Planned Land Use Map (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes for the January 29, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings, and February 10, 2026, Special Meeting.
BILL - (For Introduction) to Amend Section 2-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Campaign Contributions - Limitations on amount and document filing methods.
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fresno Regional Workforce (FRWBD’s) application through the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) for the Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider Designation
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 41st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $XXX,XXX for returned Measure P appropriations from the Arts & Culture Funding (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Actions pertaining to the acquisition of property from a portion of a parcel to benefit the Pump Station 102A Wellhead Treatment Project (Council District 5):
1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration State Clearinghouse Number 2023050144, dated May 5, 2023, prepared for the Pump Station 102A Wellhead Treatment Project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of a 0.37-acre (16,000 square feet) portion of the property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-890-06S, in the amount of $168,000, plus applicable title and escrow costs.
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 590th Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to Add, Adjust, Move, Revise or Delete Various Fees (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweeper in the amount of $628,670 for the Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division
Actions pertaining to RFP 12600292 for the allocation of the Youth Service Corps Homeless Pilot Program to fund three organizations to provide meaningful work experience at their worksites
1. Approve three Service Agreements allocating Youth Services Corps Homeless Pilot Program funding to local Community Based Organizations (CBOs) totaling $700,000 (RFP12600292) to the following organizations: (a) Poverello House $507,171.00; (b) RH Builders $137,860.80; and (c) WestCare California, Inc. $54,968.20
2. Resolution - Granting Authority to the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements with Community-Based Organizations to provide meaningful work experience at their worksites funded by the Youth Service Corps Homeless Pilot Grant Program
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA) for Unit 11
1. ***Adopt a Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the Eighteenth Amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution No. 2025-177, amending Exhibit 11, Unit 11 - Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA), as required by the Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Fresno and Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers’ Association (FAPSOA - Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 35th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $1,797,373 from the Local Housing Trust Fund Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Actions pertaining to Emergency Shelter operations provided by Elevate Community Services (Elevate) under the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program. (City Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851):
1. Approve the First Amendment for Ambassador Inn, a 53-bed shelter located at 1804 W. Olive Avenue (APN 449-231-11). The amended agreement term is from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,324,600.
2. Approve the First Amendment for Villa Motel, a 52-bed shelter located at 817 N. Parkway Drive (APN 449-335-25). The amended agreement term is from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,299,998.
3. Approve the First Amendment for Fresno Home, a 50-bed emergency shelter located at 2550 W. Clinton Avenue (APN 442-081-28). The amended agreement term is from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,250,000.
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (FEOC) to continue operating eight (8) youth bridge beds located at 1046 T Street, Fresno, CA 93721 (APN 466-043-09) in an amount not to exceed $504,413. This amendment is funded by the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. (Bid File 12402933) (City Council District 3)
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Actions pertaining to the 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept additional grant funding of $98,000 for the 2025 STEP grant awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a total of $733,000
2. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to execute the revised agreement, extensions, and all related documentation applicable to the 2025 STEP grant
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 31st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $98,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety for the 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. Approve the license agreement between the City of Fresno Police Department and Veritone, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $86,000 for a one-year license for software for the reporting of Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) data, authorizing the Chief of Police, or her designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents.
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute a Financial Assistance Agreement, and any Amendments thereto, with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $3,700,214.00 for a Drinking Water System Infrastructure and Sustainability Program grant to replace failing polyethylene water service laterals in the City of Fresno’s water distribution system. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the public street easement north of the North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto Avenue intersection (Council District 2):
1. Adopt an addendum to Finding of Conformity to Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) SCH No. 2012111015, pursuant to Section 15162, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Development Permit Application Number D-17-030;
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the public street easement north of the North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto Avenue intersection.
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Application to the Office of the Secretary, US Department of Transportation for the 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Program and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (Council District 3)
Approve the appointment of Aric Mine to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) for a term ending February 18, 2029
RESOLUTION - In Support of the Health and Welfare Trust’s Efforts to Ensure the Contract Dispute between Community Medical Centers and Blue Shield of California is Resolved Quickly and Favorably for City Employees
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Submission for informational purposes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (“ACFR”) regarding the financial activities of the City of Fresno Retirement Systems for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Jennifer Misner; 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 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, Special Assistant City Attorney, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Significant Exposure to Litigation:
Rhonda Leavitt v. City of Fresno, Risk File No. RM2025046700
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)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Centers Veterans Group, LLC;
(Code Enforcement Case # E20-08659)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
1 potential case
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
David Phillips-Kerley v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court Case No. 1:18-CV-00438
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Tutelian & Company, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 21CECG02805
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Park 7, LLC., and LandValue Management LLC., v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04298
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Angela Baskerville. v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG00188
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1): City of Fresno, et.al. v. United States of America; US Court of Federal Claims 1:21-cv-00375
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Zhou Huizhen and Guochang Huang
(2959 N. Stanley Avenue; Code Enforcement Case Number E24-16132)
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
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the February 26, 2026, regular meeting