Thursday, May 1, 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, Brandon Vang,
Nick Richardson, Nelson Esparza
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
City Clerk - Todd Stermer, MMC
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular Meeting
May 1, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Invocation by Pastor Lu Vamlo Vang with Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Morning Ceremonials
Proclamation for “Michele Carmichael Day”ID 25-353
Sponsors: Council President Karbassi
Proclamation for “Bike Month”ID 25-520
Sponsors: Council President Karbassi
Proclamation for “National Tennis Month”ID 25-535
Sponsors: Vice President Arias
Proclamation for “National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day”
ID 25-521
Sponsors: Councilmember Richardson and Office of Mayor & City Manager
Afternoon Ceremonials
Proclamation for “Historic Preservation Month”ID 25-570 Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
Proclamation of “Small Business Week”ID 25-627
Sponsors: Councilmember Esparza
Proclamation of “Isabella Marie Gonzales Day”ID 25-628
Sponsors: Councilmember Esparza
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
May 1, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:15 A.M. #1
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 (Council District 3):
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the vacation of a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue.
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-620
Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:15 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 11, Annexation Number 155 (Final Tract Map Number 6463) (Northeast corner of
East McKinley Avenue and North Redhaven Drive) (Council District 7):
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 155; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 11, Annexation No. 155. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-555
Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:20 A.M.
HEARING - to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex
territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number ID 25-546
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154 (Final Tract Map Number 6384) (Southeast corner of
East McKinley Avenue and North McKelvey Avenue) (Council District 7):
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 154; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 11, Annexation No. 154. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:25 A.M.
HEARING - to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to annex
territory and levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 18, Annexation Number 003 (Final Parcel Map Number 2022-03) (Located on the
south side of West Bullard Avenue, west of North Maroa
Avenue) (Council District 4):
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 003; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results; (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 18, Annexation No. 003 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ID 25-566
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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9:30 A.M.
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 68 (Final Parcel Map Number 2019-12) (West side of North Harrison Avenue and West Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 2)
1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community
Facilities District No. 9 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 68 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
4. ***BILL - (For introduction and adoption) - Levying a Special Tax for the Property Tax Year 2025-2026 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities
District No. 9, Annexation No. 68 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) ID 25-568
Sponsors: Public Works Department
9:35 A.M. (CONTINUED TO MAY 22, 2025, AT 9:35 A.M.)
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of refinancing of the Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park.
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed $71,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks by one or more California limited liability companies and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-575
Sponsors: Finance Department
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9:40 A.M.
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of a 114-unit qualified residential rental project.
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a plan of finance of the
California Municipal Finance Authority to issue and reissue revenue bonds for a qualified residential rental project for the benefit of Dakota Fresno LP, and certain other matters
relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-576
Sponsors: Finance Department
9:45 A.M.
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing The Terraces at San Joaquin
Gardens.
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of the
California Municipal Finance Authority revenue and refunding bonds, Series 2025 (HumanGood - California Obligated
Group) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$205,000,000 for the purpose of financing and equipping of the Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens and certain other
matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-577
Sponsors: Finance Department
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9:50 A.M.
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider information
concerning the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds by California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing of an affordable rental housing facility that includes 60 apartment units.
1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance of Tax-Exempt revenue bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing a project of Pleasant View 2024 Limited
Partnership, and certain other matters relating thereto. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-578
Sponsors: Finance Department
10:05 A.M. (CONTINUED TO MAY 22, 2025, AT 10:05 A.M.)
Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
1. HEARING to obtain public comments regarding the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, Draft 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Draft Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; and
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated
Plan including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for application of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-465
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
May 1, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
10:10 A.M.
Appearance by Ashley Mireles-Guerrero regarding “Concerns about SEDA Approval Amid Significant Infrastructure Repair Needs” (District 3 Resident)
ID 25-476
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
10:13 A.M.
Appearance by Matthew Gillian regarding “Concerns about SEDA” (District 2 Resident)
ID 25-536
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
5:30 P.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 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
ID 25-597
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d. Ministerial approval of new multi-unit residential
development in the Office zone district.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of Amended Minutes for the March 13, 2025,
Regular City Council Meeting.
ID 25-5852.-A.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 588th Amendment to the
Master Fee Schedule Resolution No. 80-420 to add a civil penalty for failure to complete repairs on exterior elevated elements in the City Attorney’s Office Division of Code Enforcement (Subject to Mayor’s veto).
ID 25-5732.-B.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
Approve the appointment of Michelle Vang to the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno to a term ending April 30, 2029.
ID 25-5802.-C.
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
Actions pertaining to the Water Main Replacements in the area bound by Clinton, Teilman, University and West
Avenues Project (Project): (Bid File 12500340) (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and 15302/Class 2 (Replacement or
Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Project;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 53rd Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $698,000 for the Project; (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. Award a construction contract in the amount of
$6,297,927.00 to West Valley Construction Company, Inc., of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Water Main Replacements Project.
ID 25-5382.-D.
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Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Department of Public Utilities
Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 in the amount of
$1,438,210.00, with one hundred and sixty-six additional working days for additional improvements per the Phase Two and Bulletin Two Requests for Proposal with Avison
Construction Company, Inc. of Madera, CA for the
Transformative Climate Communities Park at MLK Magnet
Core Project, now known as Les Kimber Park - Project ID PW00857. (Bid File 12302905) (Council District 3)
ID 25-5372.-E.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Services
Agreement with BKF Engineers, a California Corporation in the amount of $150,138 for a total increased contract amount not to exceed of $1,293,263, with a $3,700 remaining
contingency, for additional professional engineering services required for the design of plans and general construction documents for the Herndon Avenue Widening between Polk
Avenue and Milburn Avenue Project (Council District 2).
ID 25-5432.-F.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, granting authority to the City Manager or designee to execute Uniform Relocation Act nonresidential move and reestablishment packages for owner-operated
businesses being relocated as a result of the Blackstone McKinley Grade Separation Project. (Council Districts 1 and 7)
ID 25-5862.-G.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 60th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2024-122 appropriating $14,389,200 for right-of-way acquisition for the Blackstone and McKinley Grade Separation Project. (Requires 5
Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-6112.-H.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department
May 1, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
Approve the award of an agreement with Cen Cal Business Finance Group, LLC, for a period of 10 years to administer the City of Fresno Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program (RFP No. 12500029)
ID 25-6142.-I.
Sponsors: Economic Development Department
Approve the purchase of critical network security equipment for the City in the amount of $370,107.29 priced from a cooperative agreement, Merced County FOCUS 2021092
Agreement (FOCUS).
ID 25-4592.-J.
Sponsors: Information Services Department
Actions pertaining to upgrade of the City of Fresno’s Radio Frequency Communications Systems that provide
interoperable radio communications for the City (including Public Safety, FAX, etc.):
1. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Tait North America, Inc., a Texas corporation (Tait
Communications) to upgrade the Radio Frequency (RF)
Communications Systems in the total amount of
$3,893,733.48 and a contingency amount not to exceed
$40,843.46.
2. Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Zetron, Inc. to upgrade the Radio Console Network
providing interoperable radio communications in the total amount of $91,423.06 and a contingency amount not to
exceed $10,000.
ID 25-5742.-K.
Sponsors: Information Services Department
Actions pertaining to the development of the Dakota
Apartments, a 113-unit affordable rental housing project, to be located at 3787 N. Blackstone Avenue (southwest corner of N. Blackstone Avenue and E. Dakota Avenue) in central Fresno (City Council District 7):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. None of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 apply to the project; and
ID 25-5122.-L.
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2. Approve a $3,000,000 HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program Agreement with Dakota Fresno, LP for the development of the Dakota Apartments of which 11 will be floating two- and three-bedroom HOME-assisted units.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Approve an increase to the Cooperative Purchase Agreement requirements contract with Toter, LLC., to purchase refuse, recycling, and green waste/organics containers as well as kitchen countertop organic pails in the amount of $300,000 per year for next two (2) years with a total revised contract not to exceed $1,251,500 per year for the remainder of the contract term through May 28, 2026 (File#
12301619/Sourcewell contract 041521-TOT). (Citywide)
ID 25-5002.-M.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Pavletic Consulting LLC., (formerly Municipal Financial Services, a sole proprietorship) to extend the term through December 31, 2027, and increase the compensation by $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$219,000, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the
Consultant Services Agreement. (Citywide)
ID 25-5812.-N.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Actions pertaining to the emergency repair of the sewer trunk main located at North First Street and East Olive Avenue (Council District 7):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and Section 15301(d) (Restoration or Rehabilitation) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to enter into agreements without
advertised competitive bidding for the emergency repair of the sewer trunk main located at North First Street and East Olive Avenue. (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-6122.-O.
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Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
RESOLUTION - Approving the Final Map of Tract No. 6392, and accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of
developer installed required improvements - located on the south side of East Florence Avenue just west of South
Walnut Avenue. (Council District 3)
ID 25-4412.-P.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Actions Pertaining to the Peach Avenue Projects Between Florence Avenue and Jensen Avenue (Council District 5):
1. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Measure C Cooperative
Project Agreement with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for street improvements along Peach Avenue from Florence Avenue to Church Avenue in the amount of $51,000 (Urban project I-2C);
2. Approve Amendment No.1 to the Measure C Cooperative
Project Agreement with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for the widening of Peach Avenue from Church
Avenue to Jensen Avenue in the amount of $604,000 (Urban project I-2D).
ID 25-4912.-Q.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 404-090-48, 404-090-53, and
404-090-54 as Annexation No. 69 to the City of Fresno
Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for
Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 9:20 am (Southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue). (Council District 6)
ID 25-5822.-R.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street: (Council District 3)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff
determination, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, ID 25-5482.-S.
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Environmental Assessment Number P24-02896;
2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a
portion of a public street easement on North Fresno Street, south of East McKenzie Street.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
RESOLUTION - To approve membership in the First Public
Hydrogen Authority and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute a counterpart to the Joint Powers
Authority Agreement
ID 25-5522.-T.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing submission of acceptance of, and execution of all documents and instruments related to California State Senate Bills 862, 9, 102, 125, 862, for Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program, The Zero Emission Transit Capital Program funding allocations in the amount of $80,982,330 for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Purchases, Clean Fueling Infrastructure, and Accessible Bus Stop
Improvements as approved by the California State
Transportation Agency and administered by Fresno Council of Governments. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
ID 25-5542.-U.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
Award a Service Contract to Elite Pressure Washing
Services, LLC., for a two-year contract, with options for three one-year extensions for the bus fleet interior detailing services at the FAX maintenance facility, in the amount of $267,720 for the initial two-year base term. Service costs for the option years will adjust in accordance with the relevant Producer Price Index (PPI), with a total for all five years not to exceed $760,128. (Bid File 12501125).
ID 25-5722.-V.
Sponsors: Department of Transportation
***RESOLUTION - In support of the Removing Nitrate and
Arsenic in Drinking Water Act (H.R. 2656) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ID 25-6212.-W.
Sponsors: Councilmember Perea
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CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
WORKSHOP - Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific
Plan
ID 25-4943.-A.
Sponsors: Planning and Development 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. 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,
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 ID 25-6105.-A.
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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, Supervising Deputy City Attorney, Veterinarian
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
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 25-6235.-B.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
ADJOURNMENT
May 1, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
UPCOMING SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
May 22, 2025, 9:10 A.M. - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 153 (Final Tract Map Number 6414) (Located on the northwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Hayes Avenue) (Council District 1)
May 22, 2025, 9:15 A.M. - HEARING to Consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-01117; Rezone Application No. P23-01117; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441; Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03735; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6441/P23-01117/P23-03735 for approximately
3.90 acres of property located on the south side of East Belmont Avenue, between North Armstrong and North Temperance Avenues. (Council District 5) May 22, 2025, 9:20 A.M. - 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 69 (Territory known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 404-090-48, 404-090-53, and 404-090-54) (Southwest corner of North Willow Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue) (Council District 6) May 22, 2025, 9:35 A.M. - RESOLUTION of the city council of the city of Fresno, California approving the issuance of tax exempt revenue bonds pursuant to a plan of finance in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $57,000,000 by the California municipal Finance Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of apartment complexes and mobile home parks by one or more California Limited Liability companies, and certain other matters relating thereto
May 22, 2025, 10:05 A.M. - Actions pertaining to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Including Citizen Participation Plan, 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
May 22, 2025, 5:35 P.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
May 1, 2025City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
the west, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue (alignment) to the south (Council District 3) - Planning and Development Department.
June 26, 2025, 9:25 A.M. - HEARING to adopt resolutions and ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 11, Annexation Number 157 (Final Tract Map Number 6449) (Located on the northeast corner of West Dayton Avenue
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M.
• 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.
• November 19, 2025 (Wednesday) - Employee Service Awards 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
May 15, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
May 22, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
June 2, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 3, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 4, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 5, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 6, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Budget Hearings)
June 12, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting, Vote on Budget Motions) June 17, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Vote on Final Budget)
June 19, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
June 26, 2025 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting, Reserved Final Vote on Budget)