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Fresno City Council approves runway reconstruction contracts, housing finance plan, shelter and grants; discusses labor and litigation in closed session

FresnoApr 9, 20264 min read

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At the April 9, 2026 regular meeting the Council adopted a TEFRA financing resolution for a 120‑unit multifamily project, approved major airport reconstruction funding and contracts, authorized shelter and grant amendments addressing homelessness and violence prevention, rejected bids on a park project with temporary stopgap direction, received an Active Transportation Plan update, and conducted closed‑session labor and litigation discussions.

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Adopted Resolution 2026-48 approving a plan of finance for issuance of exempt facility bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000 to finance/refinance a 120-unit multifamily rental project (TEFRA hearing).
Approved the 38th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $7,500,000 and awarded a construction contract to DeSilva Gates Construction-Vanguard JV for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project ($98,888,888), with notices to proceed contingent on FAA funding; adopted Resolution 2026-49.
Approved the Second Amendment with AECOM for engineering services on the Blackstone/McKinley BNSF Grade Separation project (additional $2,392,831).
Rejected all bids for the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project (Bid File 12600535) and directed the PARCS Department to pursue temporary stopgap options while the project is rebid and constructed.
Approved a Third Amendment to the grant agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission/Advance Peace to extend the term to October 31, 2026, expand participant age range, and increase the award by $250,000 (total not to exceed $625,000).
Approved the First Amendment to the service agreement with Elevate Community Services to operate Parkway Inn emergency shelter (62 beds) for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, not to exceed $1,550,000 under the HHAP program.
Approved multiple public‑safety and victim services actions: SAKI MOU to fund a Victim Witness Advocate, acceptance of $203,142 from the Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program for the Police Domestic Violence Unit, related appropriations, and an MOU with Marjaree Mason Center; adopted Resolutions 2026-52 and 2026-53.
Approved a no‑cost Fourth Amendment to the Hinton Community Center grant agreement to extend the term to April 12, 2027.
Approved a lease and service agreement with Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) for office space at 1555 Van Ness Avenue and media services (five‑year potential term; service agreement not to exceed $250,000/year).
Awarded a product requirements contract for bulk sodium hypochlorite to Pur Water LLC (up to $2,210,340/year) and approved a requirements contract with Ferguson Waterworks for tapping sleeves and valves (total not to exceed $3,474,638.25 over five years).
Approved the First Amendment with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Northwest Fresno Recharge Basin (additional $72,200).
Adopted Resolution of Intention for annexation of Final Tract Map No. 6312 to Community Facilities District No. 9 and set related public hearings and actions on right‑of‑way vacations (scheduling noted).
Received and accepted presentation of the Active Transportation Plan Update.
Closed session: discussed labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and unrepresented management groups (City negotiator Sumeet Malhi); discussed existing litigation (ACLU of Southern California v. City of Fresno, Case No. 24CECG01635 and related appeal) and one potential anticipated litigation matter.

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