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Fresno City Council (Feb 26, 2026) adopts housing loan commitments, a 20 mph school‑zone limit, mid‑year budget amendment; upholds a development permit and holds closed‑session labor and litigation discussions

FresnoFeb 26, 20264 min read

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Regular meeting in Council Chambers with seven members present. Council approved multiple consent items including housing loan contributions for Park at South Stadium and Uptown Apartments, adopted an ordinance amending campaign contribution rules, established a 20 mph prima facie speed limit in school zones, approved TEFRA financing for student housing (up to $80M), and adopted a mid‑year budget amendment increasing Fire Department appropriations. Council denied an appeal and approved a development permit for a commercial truck repair shop with modifications. The Runway 11L‑29R item was tabled to March 26, 2026. Council recessed to closed session to discuss labor negotiations and multiple anticipated and existing litigation matters.

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Denied appeal of Development Permit P23-03606 and approved the permit as amended (increase truck lots from 9 to 12 and passenger vehicle spaces from 6 to 12).
Adopted TEFRA resolution approving up to $80,000,000 in California Public Finance Authority revenue bonds for student housing (Resolution 2026-27) — adopted (Aye: 6, No: 1).
Adopted Ordinance 2026-3 to amend Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-1105 on campaign contributions (Bill B-2) — adopted on consent.
Approved contributions from the Revolving Loan Fund toward Park at South Stadium (Resolutions 2026-24 and 2026-25; second resolution revised to $3,727,000) and approved a Revolving Loan Fund contribution for Uptown Apartments (Resolution 2026-29).
Adopted Resolution 2026-33 to establish a 20 mph prima facie speed limit in school zones.
Adopted the 36th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution increasing Fire Department appropriations by $1,960,800 (Resolution 2026-34).
Tabled actions on Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction (ID 26-197) to March 26, 2026.
Authorized various infrastructure contracts and CEQA findings on street, HAWK pedestrian signal, and smart mobility projects as part of the consent calendar.
Council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and several anticipated/existing litigation matters; no open‑session announcements were made regarding those items.

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