The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
Proclamation for “Dr. James Aldredge”
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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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9:15 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
CONSENT CALENDAR
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
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
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Actions pertaining to the City of Fresno Pave More Now - Bid Package B-1 Project (Bid File No. 12601112) at various locations (Citywide):
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. CP00017 PMN Package B-1, dated December 3, 2025, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $8,329,396.00 to Agee Construction Corporation of Clovis, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for pavement construction relating to the City of Fresno “Pave More Now” - Bid Package B-1 Project (Bid File No. 12601112).
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group, of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $43,800, paid on a time and materials basis and add an additional contingency amount not to exceed $11,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $259,786 paid on a time and materials basis, and a revised contingency amount not to exceed $31,000, and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028, for the Wellhead Treatment Improvements at Pump Station 102A Project. (Council District 5)
Actions pertaining to the Blackstone Smart Mobility Project from State Route 180 to Pine Avenue: (Council Districts 1, 3, and 7)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. Award a product purchase contract in the amount of $578,794.87 to AI Construction LLC of Fresno, California - Bid File No. 12600679;
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $5,008,997.00 to Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, California - Bid File No. 12601094.
Actions pertaining to the First Street and Dovewood Lane High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Project - Bid File 12600263 (Council District 4):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $585,107.01 to Power Design Electric, of Kingsburg, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Actions pertaining to the HAWK Pedestrian Signal at First Street & Home Avenue and Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Avenue & Weldon Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12600944) (Council Districts 4 and 7):
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00978, dated January 23, 2026, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,559,200 to Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for installation of infrastructure improvements relating to the HAWK Pedestrian Signal at First Street & Home Avenue and Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Avenue & Weldon Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12600944).
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the Fresno Council of Governments for the Measure "C" Transit Oriented Development Grant Program Cycle XIV in the amount not to exceed $1,400,000 to support a transit-oriented development project and Authorizing the Execution of Grant Application and Grant Agreement Documents by the Public Works Director or Designee (Council District 3).
Actions pertaining to the Park at South Stadium Project, a 174-unit multifamily housing development project, located on 815, 829, 835 Fulton St, Fresno California (City Council District 3)
1. ***RESOLUTION - in support of a contribution of City Funds from the Revolving Loan Fund in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 toward the housing development project located on 815, 829, 835 Fulton Street, Fresno California (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - in support of a contribution of City Funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 toward the housing development project located on 815, 829, 835 Fulton Street, Fresno California (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Actions pertaining to Uptown L.P. for the Uptown Apartments rental housing development located at 1510 Van Ness Avenue in Downtown Fresno (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. P21-02255/P21-01805.
2. ***RESOLUTION - in support of a contribution of City Funds from the Revolving Loan Fund in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 toward the housing development project located on 1510 Van Ness Ave, Fresno California (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (City Council District 3)
Proclamation of “Andrea Andrade Day”
Approve the Second Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation through May 1, 2026
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and GHD, Inc., (Consultant) for Environmental Consultant and Cleanup Services for 1457 H Street Cleanup (Project), to extend the original Agreement term from March 20, 2026, to October 7, 2027, in alignment with the grant operation period.
Actions pertaining to the Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for arsenic and manganese monitoring and compliance support for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Waste Discharge Requirements Order (Council District 3):
1. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, at no additional cost to the City;
2. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the Sixth Amendment on behalf of the City.
***RESOLUTION - Repealing and replacing Resolution 2025-68 in its entirety and authorizing joint application to and participation in the Homekey+ program with co-applicant Parkway Prime, LLC for the Parkway Terrace project and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all required implementing documents (City Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Actions pertaining to the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4),Bid file 12502600:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 38th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 appropriating $7,500,000 for the AIP 106 Reconstruction Runway Project 11L-29R for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto).
2. Award a Construction Contract to A. DeSilva Gates Construction-Vanguard A Joint Venture, of Dublin, California, for the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $98,888,888.00 (Bid File 12502600), with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding.
3. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Krazan of Fresno, California, to provide geotechnical quality assurance testing and inspection services for the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $1,164,070.00 for a term of three (3) years, with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding
4. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Kimley Horn for professional construction management and phasing services in the amount of $4,391,389.00 for a term of three (3) years, with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding
Actions pertaining to the 2025 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Grant Program:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept grant funding in the amount of $11,269 for the 2025 Off-Highway Vehicle grant program awarded to the Fresno Police Department from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation;
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement and all related documents applicable to the 2025 OHV grant, including amendments and extensions, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office;
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of $11,269 in grant funding from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Fresno Police Department’s 2025 Off-Highway Vehicle grant (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 40th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179 to appropriate $11,269 for the Police Department’s Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program (requires five affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
HEARING to consider an appeal of the approval of Development Permit Application No. P23-03606, which proposes to develop a ±4,900 square-foot commercial truck repair shop on approximately 2.23 acres located on the south side of West North Avenue between South Clara and South Elm Avenues. (Council District 3)
1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission to approve Development Permit Application No. P23-03606 authorizing the construction of new ±4,900 square-foot metal building for use as a commercial truck repair shop subject to Conditions of Approval dated August 15, 2025.
Approval of the Minutes for February 19, 2026, Regular Meeting
9:10 A.M.
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
Presentation of FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 36th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to increase appropriations by $1,960,800 for Fire Department Expenditures (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOULTION - to Establish a 20 Miles Per Hour Prima Facie Speed Limit in School Zones
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
Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, Section 10-2604, Regarding Vending Time Limits
***BILL B-2 (Introduced February 19, 2026)(For Adoption) to Amend Section 2-1105 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Campaign Contributions - Limitations on amount and document filing methods (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 41st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $1,500,000 contingent on the amount of Measure P Expanded Access to Arts & Culture funds returned to the City by the Fresno Arts Council. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
9:15 A.M.
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
1. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider financing of the acquisition, development, construction, furnishing and equipping of a student housing facility and related working capital, The new bond will be issued by the Authority. As a jurisdiction in which the facilities are located, the Council must consider authorizing the Authority to issue the obligations for such purposes.
2. ***RESOLUTION- Approving the Issuance by the California Public Finance Authority of not to exceed $80,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the California Public Finance Authority's Revenue Bonds for the purpose of financing the cost of (1) the acquisition, development, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a student housing facility and related working capital, (2) funding reserve funds and capitalized interest with respect to the bonds, if necessary, and (3) payment of certain costs of issuance of the bonds for the benefit of Ascent 613. or a related or successor entity, and other matters relating thereto herein specified. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement (Agreement) with Kleinfelder, Inc. for environmental engineering services to extend the term of the Agreement for no additional cost through August 28, 2026, to complete services for Maxie L. Parks site located at 2165 South Elm Street, Fresno, CA 93706.
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 (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. Sally Zhao (2613 E. Houston Robinson Ave.;
Code Enforcement Case Number E25-12051)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Wu Junjie
6311 E Robinson Ave.; Code Enforcement Case Number E25-01927
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4):
1 potential case
Proclamation for the “60th Anniversary of Mike’s Pizzeria”
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4)
1 potential case
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the March 19, 2026, regular meeting