The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
Proclamation of “National Reading Month”
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Lighthouse Public Affairs, LLC., for an amount not to exceed $396,000 for Professional Lobbying and Consulting Services in California, term is for three years with the option to extend for one year
Approve the reappointment of Jacob Bailey to the Active Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending on March 30, 2029
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).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
City of Fresno Fire & Police Retirement System, et al. v. City of Fresno, Merced Superior Court Case No.: 25CV-02170
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Dara Briseno v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04151
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Lisa Ann Newman v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 24CECG04431
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”
***Bill B-3 (Introduced February 26, 2026)(For Adoption) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, Section 10-2604, Regarding Vending Time Limits (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Proclamation of “Support Blue Run Day”
HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, Rezone Application No. P23-03006 and related Environmental Assessment pertaining to approximately 55.31 acres of property bounded by East Annadale Avenue to the north, State Route 41 to the east, South Elm Avenue to the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3)
1. DENY - Addendum to Final Program EIR (SCH No. 2017031012) for the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan, dated February 20, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164.
2. DENY - Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan to change the planned land use designation for the subject properties from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment - Light Industrial and amendment to Policy LU-8.1 of the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan.
3. DENY - Rezone Application No. P23-03006 proposing to rezone the subject properties from the NMX (Neighborhood Mixed-Use) zone district to the IL/cz (Light Industrial/conditions of zoning) zone district.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1):
Jennifer Regan v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00876
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)
Karen Micheli, et al. v. City of Fresno; Fifth District Court of Appeal Case No. F085599
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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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9:13 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Father Sahaya Rubiston Peter, CMF, from St. Paul Catholic Newman Center
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
4:00 P.M.
9:20 A.M. (TO BE HEARD AT 3:55 P.M. OR THEREAFTER)
Approval of the Minutes for February 26, 2026, Regular and Special Meeting
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
Actions pertaining to the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project, Bid File 12600535 (Council District 1):
1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00222;
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $212,936.87 to Geometric Construction, Inc. of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project.
Actions related to the Lease Agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for Terminal Space at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). (Council District 4).
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), under of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Approve the Lease Agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA), for Terminal Space at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for a term of five (5) years and an extension of five (5) additional years for a total term of ten (10) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Lease is $3,405,385.32 over the full term.
Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Pavletic Consulting LLC., to increase the compensation by $75,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed $294,000.00, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement. (Citywide)
Authorize a one-year FAX revenue agreement, with two optional one-year extensions between the City of Fresno (City) and Fresno Pacific University (FPU), to provide transit services for FPU students, faculty, and staff on Fresno Area Express (FAX) fixed-route buses for a total compensation not to exceed $7,000 annually
Reject all proposals for Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 12600931 - Engineering for Elevator Modernization for Fresno Area Express
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Sanitary Landfill located at 1707 West Jensen Ave (Council District 3):
1. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., of Concord, California, in the amount of $575,800.00, to increase the total not to exceed contract amount to $2,876,491.00, and to extend the term of the Consultant Services Agreement to January 31, 2027, for the Groundwater and Landfill Remediation Services;
2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc., of Diamond Bar, California, in the amount of $100,400.00, to increase the total not to exceed contract amount to $879,511.00, and to extend the term of the Consultant Services Agreement to January 31, 2027, for the Landfill Gas Collection and Control System and Operations, Maintenance, and Monitoring Services at the City of Fresno Sanitary Landfill;
3. Authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to sign the Third and Sixth Amendments on behalf of the City of Fresno (City).
Actions pertaining to the Roeding Park Restroom Replacement Project, Bid File 12600914 (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of a Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PC00278;
2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $2,059,736.92 to Rakkar Development & Construction of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Roeding Park Restroom Replacement Project.
Actions pertaining to a water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park (Council District 3):
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Water System Consolidation Agreement between Three Palms MH Park, LLC and the City of Fresno to amend the scope of work to add provisional language related to well destruction, and adjust the monthly billable amount; and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the Amendment;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 39th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $629,600.00 for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Construction Grant for the Three Palms Mobile Home Park Drinking Water Consolidation Project. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6376 as Annexation No. 161 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, April 23, 2026, at 9:15 am (Located on the west side of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Avenue) (Council District 5).
HEARING to Receive Public Comment on the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
9:10 A.M.
Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No.2 to change the Design-Builder’s name from Swinerton Builders, LLC., to Swinerton Builders, a California Corporation, for the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project. This Second Amendment shall not include any additional changes to terms or monetary consideration. (Council District 3)
Actions pertaining to the Davu Village project (also known as the Parkside Inn Motel), a 63-unit affordable rental housing project, consisting of the rehabilitation of the existing motel and new construction at the south end of the property located at 1075 N. Warren Avenue, Fresno 93728 (District 3):
1. Approve a HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Agreement with Fresno Davu Village, LP in the amount of $1,996,368; and
2. Approve a HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program Agreement with Fresno Davu Village, LP in the amount of $1,861,632
Accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Actions related to the Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions Agreements 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. (Council District 4).
1. Adopt a finding of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) and Class 1/Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve a Non-exclusive On-airport Rental Car Concessions Agreement (RAC Concessions Agreement) with Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC., at FAT for a five-year term;
3. Approve a RAC Concessions Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Sacramento, LLC., at FAT for a five-year term;
4. Approve a RAC Concessions Agreement with The Hertz Corporation at FAT for a five-year term
Actions related to the Service Facility Lease Agreements at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (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 the First Amendment to the Extended and Restated Service Facility Lease Agreement with Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. (Avis); and
3. Approve the First Amendment to the Extended and Restated Service Facility Lease Agreement with Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.(Budget); and
4. Approve the First Amendment to the Extended and Restated Service Facility Lease Agreement with The Hertz Corporation (Hertz); and
5. Approve the Third Amendment to the Service Facility Lease Agreement with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Sacramento, LLC. (ERAC).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: Ryan Torres v. City of Fresno, PSI Administered by Tristar Risk Management, Tristar Claim Number 241135764
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6475 as Annexation No. 160 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, April 23, 2026, at 9:10 am (Located on the northwest corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley Avenue) (Council District 7).
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Animal Balance, a California Public Benefit Nonprofit Corporation, increasing the contract amount by $42,000 for a total amount of $126,000 for the primary purpose of community spay and neuter surgical services at the Fresno Animal Center, and extending the term to July 12, 2026
Proclamation of “Derek Franks Day”
Approve the renewal of the Fresno Police Department Annual Military Equipment Use Report as originally required by Assembly Bill 481, codified under Government Code sections 7070-7075.
Approve a $3,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Agreement with FCTC Family II, LP for development of the Sarah’s Court II Apartments, a 120-unit affordable rental housing project with 11 HOME-assisted two- and three-bedroom units located at 200 N. Salma Avenue (City Council District 5).
RESOLUTION - In Support of Criminal Facial Recognition Technology at City Hall and Direction to City Attorney to Seek a Court Order
RESOLUTION - In Support of State Assembly Bill 2753 to Ban Sex Offenders from Holding Public Office
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6475 as Annexation No. 007 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:30 am (Located on the northwest corner of North Armstrong Avenue and East McKinley Avenue). (Council District 5)
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 508-030-48ST (Herndon and Brawley)
Negotiating Parties: City Manager and Lakhjit S. Sandhu, MD.
Under negotiations: Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement
Actions pertaining to amendment of various ordinances:
1. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 1, Articles 3 and 5, sections 1-303, 1-308, and 1-503 of the Fresno Municipal Code
2. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 9, Article 24, sections 9-2402, 9-2403, and 9-2405 of the Fresno Municipal Code
3. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 10, Articles 1 and 6, sections 10-106, 10-603, 10-604, and 10-605 of the Fresno Municipal Code
4. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 11, Articles 3 and 4, sections 11-305, 11-328, and 11-405 of the Fresno Municipal Code
5. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 12, Article 20, sections 12-2003, 12-2013, and 12-2014 of the Fresno Municipal Code
Bill - (For Introduction) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance, Sections 10-2603 and 10-2604, Regarding Vending of Services.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Case Name: La-Kebbia Wilson v. City of Fresno; et al, Eastern District Court Case No. 1:19-cv-01658
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2); Exposure to Litigation:
1 potential case
***RESOLUTION - To Conduct a Study on the Concentration of Ownership and Corporatization of the City’s Housing Stock (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No. 6376 as Annexation No. 006 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:25 am (Located on the west side of South Armstrong Avenue and East California Avenue). (Council District 5)
Award a two-year Revenue Service Contract, with options for three one-year extensions to STX Commodities at no cost to the City (Bid File 12502230)
9:00 A.M. 2026 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
Election of Council President and Vice President
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the April 9, 2026, regular meeting