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Council approved the consent calendar and several contested items funding local construction, water/wastewater improvements, housing and homeless services, and ongoing police helicopter engine support. The Council reintroduced a municipal code bill on Entertainment Zones, tabled amendments to legal-notice publication, and approved multiple contracts and leases including a lease of the Fresno Water Tower to Frida Café. In closed session the Council authorized outside counsel related to High-Speed Rail tax issues, approved a $3.5 million eminent domain settlement subject to court approval, and appointed Amy Aller as City Clerk effective June 15, 2026.
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The Council approved contracts and funding that will let several construction and utility projects move forward, continue operation and expansion of shelter beds and affordable housing support, and keep the Police Department’s helicopter engine support under contract. Residents may see construction and maintenance work begin or continue, transit fare subsidies and shelter services remain funded, and a new tenant operate the Fresno Water Tower property. The Council also approved a property acquisition settlement and named the next City Clerk; it authorized outside legal action related to High-Speed Rail tax issues.
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