Thursday, March 27, 2025
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chambers
City Council
President - Mike Karbassi
Vice President - Miguel Angel Arias
Councilmembers:
Annalisa Perea, Tyler Maxwell, District 5 - Vacant,
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
Regular Meeting
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THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
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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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9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Brad Liebe, Executive Pastor of Peoples Church Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation for “Cesar Chavez” Day presented to El
Concilio de Fresno
ID 25-185
Sponsors: Vice President Arias
Proclamation for “National Crime Victims' Right Week”ID 25-200 Sponsors: Councilmember Maxwell
Proclamation for “Women’s History Month”ID 25-339
Sponsors: Councilmember Esparza, Councilmember Perea and Women's Commission
Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”ID 25-45 Sponsors: Animal Center Department
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:10 A.M.
Hearing to consider Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6397 for approximately 4.72 acres of property located on the east side of North Cornelia Avenue, between West McKinley and West Hedges Avenues (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department.
1. DENY the appeal and UPHOLD the action of the Planning Commission in the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6397, proposing to subdivide approximately 4.72 acres ID 25-282
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of property into a 26-lot single-family residential
development, subject to the following:
a. Development shall take place in accordance with the
Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6397 dated February 5, 2025.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
9:15 A.M. ID 25-294 (CONTINUED - WILL BE HEARD AT 5:30 P.M.) 9:20 A.M.
HEARING to receive public comment on the 2024 Housing
Element Annual Progress Report
ID 25-247
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
9:35 A.M.
HEARING for consideration of Text Amendment Application No. P23-03472 and related environmental determination,
amending Section 15-6703 and Article 68 of the Fresno
Municipal Code (FMC) relating to Hospitals and Sub-Acute Care Facilities and Terms and Definitions.
1. ADOPTION of the environmental determination that Text Amendment Application No. P23-03472 is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. BILL (for introduction) amending Section 15-6703 and Article 68 of the FMC to define a Sub-Acute Care Facility and to include Sub-Acute Care Facilities in the description for Hospitals.
ID 25-369
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
10:00 A.M.
Appearance by Brian Calhoun regarding “Audubon Avenue
traffic safety study and Republic Services garbage trucks” (District 2 Resident)
ID 25-331
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
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10:03 A.M.
Appearance by Amilca Sandoval regarding “Nonprofit
organization for citizens with disabilities” (District 7 Resident) ID 25-378
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:06 A.M.
Appearance by Lori Wiley regarding “Nonprofit organization for citizens with disabilities” (District 7 Resident)
ID 25-379
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:09 A.M.
Appearance by America E Cabrales Garcia regarding “New
Property Owner Concerns” (District 1 Resident)
ID 25-405
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
5:30 P.M. (PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 9:15 A.M.)
Consideration of Text Amendment Application No.
P24-00794 and related Environmental Finding for
Environmental Assessment No. P24-00794, amending
Sections 15-1302, 15-4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects.
1. ADOPTION of Mitigated Negative Declaration Sch No.
2024110662 for Text Amendment Application No. P24-
00794.
2. BILL (for introduction), amending Sections 15-1302, 15- 4907, 15-5102, 15-6702, 15-6802 of the Fresno Municipal Code, repealing Section 15-1106 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and establishing Section 15-2742.5 of the Fresno
Municipal Code, to permit ministerial approval of housing projects in the following instances as noted below:
a. Ministerial approval of office to dwelling conversions in the Office zone district; and
b. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential development ID 25-294
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in the RM-1, RM-2, and RM-3 zone districts on parcels within one-half mile of an existing bus stop; and
c. Ministerial approval of multi-unit residential uses in the NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS and CR zone districts on parcels
within the City’s Infill Priority Area; and
d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential
development in the Office zone district.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the minutes for March 13, 2025ID 25-4062.-A.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fresno
Regional Workforce Development Board’s (FRWDB’s)
application through the California Workforce Development Board (State Board) for Local Board Certification for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.
ID 25-3682.-B.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
Approve the First Amendment to Consultant Services
Agreement with Group Delta, Inc. for Environmental
Consulting Services for unspecified Fresno Yosemite
International Airport (FAT) and Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH) Non-Federal and Federal Funded Capital
Projects in an amount not to exceed $172,000 and authorize the Director of Aviation or designee to execute the
Amendment on behalf of the City (Council Districts 3 and 4).
ID 25-3032.-C.
Sponsors: Airports Department
Actions related to the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Landry Consulting LLC:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California
Environment Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement for an additional $100,000 with Laundry
Consulting, LLC., for the implementation of the Airport Safety Management Systems (SMS) program at Fresno Yosemite
ID 25-3022.-D.
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International Airport (FAT). The total contract value is not to exceed $480,000. (Council District 4)
Sponsors: Airports Department
Actions pertaining to professional On-Call Right of Way Consultant (Bid File 12501020) and Appraisal Services (Bid File 12500832) for the Capital Projects Department on City of Fresno capital improvement projects (Citywide):
1. Approve an On-Call Right of Way Consultant Agreement with Continental Acquisition Services, Inc., a California corporation DBA Continental Field Services of Fresno,
California in the amount of $1,500,000.00;
2. Approve an On-Call Right of Way Consultant Agreement with Beacon Integrated Professional Resources, Inc., a
California S-Corporation, DBA Hamner, Jewell & Associates of San Luis Obispo, California in the amount of
$1,500,000.00;
3. Approve an On-Call Right of Way Consultant Agreement with Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc., a Delaware
corporation of Cypress, California in the amount of
$1,500,000.00;
4. Approve an On-Call Right of Way Consultant Agreement with Universal Field Services, Inc., an Oklahoma corporation of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,500,000.00;
5. Approve an On-Call Appraisal Consultant Agreement with CBRE, Inc., a Delaware corporation of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,500,000.00;
6. Approve an On-Call Appraisal Consultant Agreement with James G. Palmer Appraisals, Inc., a California corporation of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,500,000.00;
7. Approve an On-Call Appraisal Consultant Agreement with RPA Wakefield & Hopper, Inc., a California corporation DBA Real Property Analysts of Fresno, California in the amount of $1,500,000.00;
8. Approve an On-Call Appraisal Consultant Agreement with The Dore Group, Inc., a California corporation of San Diego, California in the amount of $1,500,000.00.
ID 25-3742.-E.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department
Action pertaining to the declaration of surplus personal property in support of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade ID 25-3452.-F.
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Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring certain City-owned materials and equipment as surplus personal property and authorizing their sale at public auction to the highest bidder (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Approve Contract Change Order No. 01 for Year No. 3 in the amount of $189,820.50, with no additional working days, for adjustments of all bid item unit costs to compensate for additional traffic control requirements with National Plant Services Incorporated, of Long Beach, California, for the Requirements Contract for Closed Captioned Television
Inspection Services of Large Sewer Mains - Year No. 3. (Bid File 9602) (Council Districts - Various, City Wide)
ID 25-1822.-G.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Department of Public Utilities
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services
Agreement with Electrical Power Systems, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $57,310.00, paid on a time and materials basis for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $106,760.00, for the Emergency Backup Generators at the B-Side Switchgear and Headworks Buildings at the Fresno-Clovis Regional
Wastewater Reclamation Facility Project. (Council District 3) ID 25-3582.-H.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Department of Public Utilities
Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real
Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee interest of a
0.43-acre (18,730 square feet) improved parcel, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 451-134-05, owned by Joseph E.
Alanis, Trustee of the Joseph E. Alanis Revocable Trust dated April 8, 2009, for an amount of $2,027,950.00, for the construction of the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade
Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7).
ID 25-3302.-I.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Approve Amendment No. 3 to Measure C Cooperative
Project Agreement for the widening of the Herndon Avenue ID 25-3522.-J.
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Burlington Northern Sante Fe overpass between Polk
Avenue and Milburn Avenue (Urban Project, K-11), in the amount of $4,055,000.00, with the Fresno County
Transportation Authority; and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to execute the amendment on behalf of the City (Council District 2).
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Actions pertaining to the Southbound Polk Avenue Widening Project from Gettysburg Avenue to Shaw Avenue (Council
District 1):
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. P18-02753, an
addendum to the Negative Declaration for Environmental
Assessment No. P18-02753, prepared in accordance with
Section 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. Approve a Facilities Maintenance Agreement between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Irrigation District, and
authorize the Director of Public Works or designee to sign the Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City.
ID 25-3572.-K.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Actions pertaining to the disposition of City owned,
undeveloped right of way situated on the west side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue
(Council District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per
Environmental Assessment Number TPM 2021-15, pursuant
to Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment Number
TPM 2021-15 for Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-15;
2. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of
Intention Number 1157-D to vacate a portion of the public street right of way located on the west side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue;
3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution
declaring a 9,650.1 square foot portion of public street right of way located on the west side of South Golden State
Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue, Fresno, California to be exempt surplus land (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
ID 25-3252.-L.
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4. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase
and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to sell a
0.22-acre (9,650.1 square feet) City owned, undeveloped portion of land contiguous to Assessor’s Parcel Number 479- 071-36, located on the west side of South Golden State
Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue in the amount of $500.00 to California-Fresno Investment Company, a
California corporation, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the purchase and Sale Agreement and associated Grant Deed for the transfer of the subject
property;
5. Set the required public hearing at 9:15 a.m. on April 24, 2025.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Approve banking services agreement with Wells Fargo in the amount of $173,915 per year for five years for a total
contract value of $869,575 (Bid File 12500077).
ID 25-3972.-M.
Sponsors: Finance Department
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 49th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No.2024-122 Appropriating $250,000 from HHAP State Grant to City Attorney/Code
Department. (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-4232.-N.
Sponsors: Finance Department, Planning and Development Department and Councilmember Maxwell
Submission and Acceptance of the City of Fresno Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Annual
Comprehensive Dept Report (ACDR) for Fiscal Year 2024
ID 25-4022.-O.
Sponsors: Finance Department
Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Engineering Group, Inc. expanding services to incorporate the Santa Fe Phase II ADA Parking Lot and Path of Travel Upgrades, for an increased contract amount of $177,500 plus a contingency amount not to
exceed $15,000, revising the total contract amount to
$310,000 plus a revised contingency amount not to exceed $30,000 and authorize the General Servies Director or
ID 25-2722.-P.
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designee to execute all related documents (Council District 3)
Sponsors: General Services Department
Actions pertaining to the lease of city-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation
Facility (Bid File #101824DN) (District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and
15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and James F. Cook in the amount of $243,200 annually for lease of approximately 400 acres of City-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) for an initial term through December 31, 2028, plus one optional four-year extension; and authorize the Director of General Services or designee to execute the Lease Agreement and subsequent extensions on the City’s behalf
ID 25-3122.-Q.
Sponsors: General Services Department and Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the substantial rehabilitation of the former Parkside Inn Motel site, located at 1075 N. Warren Avenue, into a 63-unit affordable multifamily housing project (District 3):
1. Approve a First Amendment to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement - Exhibit B: II Project Schedule, with Silvercrest, Inc. (Silvercrest), to extend the Commencement of Construction, Completion of
Construction, and Lease Up Schedule dates; and
2. ***RESOLUTION - To support Silvercrest, Inc. Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) application and/or Homekey+ application for the substantial rehabilitation of the Parkside Inn Motel site; and provide a conditional commitment of available housing loan funding to the project in an amount not to exceed $3,858,000 for eligible rehabilitation costs (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ID 25-3612.-R.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
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Actions pertaining to the Parkview Apartments affordable rental housing project located along the Parkway Drive
Corridor, Fresno, CA (Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution in support of a
contribution of City funds in the amount of $6,000,000 and a contribution of three City-owned parcels along the Parkway Drive Corridor to Cesar Chavez Foundation for the
development of the Parkview Apartments affordable rental housing project, and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-12.-S.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to amending the South Central
Community Benefits Fund and Expenditure Plan (related to the development project located at 971 E. North Avenue, Fresno CA 93725):
1. RESOLUTION - Amending the Community Benefits Fund
and Expenditure Plan
ID 25-1442.-T.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve a Service Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center
(MMC) to operate a homeless emergency shelter, offering 12-beds serving families and individuals experiencing
homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness, located at Fresno Safe House, through June 30, 2026, in the total amount of $140,000.00 funded with Homeless Housing,
Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) dollars. (Bid File
No.12500851)
ID 25-2352.-U.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to the Orange and Central Avenues
Homes Community Sewer Consolidation Project
(Unincorporated Fresno County):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public
Utilities or designee(s) to prepare and submit grant
ID 25-3372.-V.
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applications, accept funds, and execute any financial
assistance agreements and amendments with the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for the planning, design, and construction of the Orange and Central Avenues Homes Community Sewer
Consolidation Project. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the Orange and Central Avenues Water Consolidation Project (Unincorporated Fresno County):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public
Utilities or designee(s) to prepare and submit grant
applications, accept funds, and execute any financial
assistance agreements and amendments with the California State Water Resources Control Board on behalf of the City of Fresno for the planning, design, and construction of the Orange and Central Avenues Water Consolidation Project. (Subject to Mayor’s veto)
ID 25-3382.-W.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Action pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the relinquishment of direct access rights on the southeast corner of East Belmont Avenue and North Fowler Avenue
(Council District 5):
1. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a
portion of the relinquishment of direct access rights on the southeast corner of East Belmont Avenue and North Fowler Avenue.
ID 25-3592.-X.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Parcel Map
Number 2019-12 as Annexation Number 68 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9 and to
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:30 am (West side of North Harrison Avenue and West Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 2).
ID 25-3892.-Y.
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Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map
Number 6384 as Annexation Number 154 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:20 am (Southeast corner of East McKinley Avenue and North McKelvey
Avenue) (Council District 7).
ID 25-3332.-Z.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map
Number 6463 as Annexation Number 155 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11 and to
Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:15 am (Northeast corner of East McKinley Avenue and North Redhaven Drive) (Council District 7).
ID 25-3342.
-AA.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - of Intention to annex Final Parcel Map
Number 2022-03 as Annexation Number 003 to the City of
Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18 and to
authorize the levy of Special Taxes; and setting the public hearing for Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:25 am (Located on the south side of West Bullard Avenue, west of North Maroa Avenue) (Council District 4).
ID 25-3932.
-BB.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Complete Coach Works for the purchase of eleven (11) 40’ refurbished compressed natural gas buses in the amount of $3,939,787.39 (Bid File 12501922)
ID 25-3702.
-CC.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
RESOLUTION - to Support Assembly Bill (AB) 394 (Wilson), a bill to enhance and expand the safety and security of FAX and other California public transit systems employees,
passengers and contractors against assaults.
ID 25-3712.
-DD.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation and Office of Mayor & City Manager
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***Bill B-8 (Introduce March 13, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance Violations, section 10-2606, to provide for immediate monetary citations in the Tower District (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-3982.
-EE.
Sponsors: Vice President Arias and Councilmember Perea
Approve the appointment of Christina Garza to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board with a term ending November 1, 2025. Approve the reappointment of Amy
Fuentes to the Women’s Commission with a term ending
March 30, 2027.
ID 25-4082.
-FF.
Sponsors: Council President Karbassi
CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
WORKSHOP - Progress of the Eviction Protection ProgramID 25-4033.-A.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
RESOLUTION - Approve a selection of three (3) street
corridors for thirty percent (30%) preliminary conceptual design as part of the Active Transportation Plan Update currently being developed (Citywide).
ID 25-3753.-B.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A
SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
4. CITY COUNCIL
5. CLOSED SESSION
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.
ID 25-3545.-A.
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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).
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
CMG Construction Management, Inc. v. City of Fresno, et al., Fresno Superior Court Case No. 22CECG00271
ID 25-3945.-B.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
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
ID 25-4005.-C.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities Court of Appeal Case No.: F084662; and Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno Court of Appeal Case No.:
F084666 (PARCS Department)
ID 25-4375.-D.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
1 potential case
ID 25-4015.-E.
Sponsors: Council President Karbassi
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED ID 25-4435.-F.
March 27, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
1 potential case
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
April 24, 2025, 9:10 A.M. #1- Actions pertaining to the Ventura Family Apartments affordable housing development project, located South of E. Cesar Chavez Blvd between S. Seventh Street and S. Eighth streets
April 24, 2025, 9:10 A.M #2 - HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 67 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 578-040-16, 578-040-17, and 578-040-18) (Northeast corner of North Maple Avenue and East Behymer Avenue
April 24, 2025, 9:15 A.M. - Hearing to consider the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue
April 24, 2025, 9:30 A.M. - Consideration of 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
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M.
• April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Spring Quarter • July 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Summer Quarter • October 15, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M.
• April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards
• November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
March 27, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda -
Final-revised
April 10, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
April 24, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
May 1, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
May 15, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
May 22, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)