Thursday, April 9, 2026
9:00 AM
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93721
www.fresno.gov
Council Chambers
City Council
Council President - Nelson Esparza
Vice President - Tyler Maxwell
Councilmembers:
Annalisa Perea, Mike Karbassi, Miguel Angel Arias, Brandon Vang, Nick Richardson
City Manager - Georgeanne A. White
City Attorney - Andrew Janz
Interim City Clerk - Amy K. Aller
Meeting Agenda - Final
Regular Meeting
April 9, 2026City Council Meeting Agenda - Final
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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c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items.
d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/#information
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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 Edward Thomas from ImpAct Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
APPROVE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation for “Sunnyside H.S. Theater & Drama Dept.”ID 26-372 Sponsors: Councilmember Vang
Proclamation of “Marcus P. Johnson Day “ID 26-397
Sponsors: Council President Esparza and Office of Mayor & City Manager
Proclamation for “American Muslim Appreciation and
Awareness Month”
ID 26-399
Sponsors: Councilmember Arias
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
1. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
9:05 A.M.
Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) public hearing.
1. TEFRA HEARING - To hear and consider financing and
refinancing the acquisition, development, construction and equipping of a 120-unit (including one manager’s unit)
multifamily rental housing project. The new bond will be issued by the California Municipal Finance Authority
(Authority). As a jurisdiction in which the facilities are located, the Council must consider authorizing the Authority to issue the obligations for such purposes.
2. ***RESOLUTION - Approving a plan of finance including ID 26-419
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the issuance of exempt facility bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate outstanding principal amount not to exceed $16,000,000 to finance and refinance a qualified residential rental project for the benefit of FCTC Family II, LP (or an affiliate), and certain other matters relating thereto (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
Sponsors: Finance Department
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the Minutes for the March 19, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings, and March 26, 2026, Regular Meeting
ID 26-4212.-A.
Sponsors: Office of the City Clerk
Actions pertaining to the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4),Bid file 12502600:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 38th Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2025-179
appropriating $7,500,000 for the AIP 106 Reconstruction Runway Project 11L-29R for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
(Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
1. Award a Construction Contract to DeSilva Gates
Construction-Vanguard a Joint Venture, of Dublin, California, for the Runway 11L-29R Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of
$98,888,888.00 (Bid File 12502600), with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding.
2. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Krazan of Fresno, California, to provide geotechnical quality assurance testing and inspection services for the Runway 11L-29R
Reconstruction project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $1,164,070.00 for a term of three (3) years, with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding
3. Approve a Consultant Agreement with Kimley Horn for
professional construction management and phasing services in the amount of $4,391,389.00 for a term of three (3) years, with a notice to proceed each year contingent on FAA funding ID 26-2802.-B.
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Sponsors: Airports Department
Approve the Second Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the
amount of $2,392,831.00, bringing the total contract to $10,061,878.23 with $325,000.00 remaining in contingency to provide the additional professional engineering services needed to revise and complete the plans, specifications, and estimates for the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue BNSF Grade Separation Project (Council Districts 1 and 7).
ID 26-3512.-C.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department and Public Works Department Actions pertaining to the disposition of two City-owned parcels, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers
510-326-32T and 510-326-33T (Council District 1):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines;
2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and
Convincing Benefit to the public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204, relating to the disposition of surplus real property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 510-326- 32T and 510-326-33T (Requires Five Affirmative Votes)
(Subject to Mayor’s Veto);
3. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions with MDS
Properties LTD, a California corporation, for the sale of two City-owned parcels totaling 0.18-acres (7,840 square feet), for a purchase price of $175,000, including a seller-provided credit of $5,250 (3%), resulting in net proceeds of $169,750.
ID 26-3802.-D.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department
Reject all bids received for the Trolley Park Lighting and Shade Structure Project, Bid File 12600535 (Council District 1).
ID 26-3902.-E.
Sponsors: Capital Projects Department, Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
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Actions related to the lease of office space at 1555 Van Ness Avenue and a non-professional services agreement between the City of Fresno and Community Media Access
Collaborative (CMAC) (District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and
convincing benefit to the public to vary from the request for proposals process pursuant to FMC Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property APN 466-145-12T (Property) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and CMAC, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to lease office space for two years with options to extend for three additional one-year terms, starting at $366,306 in year one and increasing exponentially each year, starting at 3%, totaling $1,954,650 over five years in rent
4. Affirm the City Manager’s finding that CMAC is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the Agreement
5. Approve a Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and CMAC, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to provide media services for the public and the City,
not-to-exceed $250,000 per year for two years plus three one-year optional extensions
ID 26-4112.-F.
Sponsors: General Services Department and Information Services Department
Approve a no-cost Fourth Amendment to the Grant
Agreement (Agreement) with Hinton Community Center, a
California nonprofit organization (Hinton Center) to extend the term of the Agreement to April 12, 2027 to complete the project (District 3)
ID 26-4022.-G.
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
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Approve a Third Amendment to the Grant Agreement with
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission/Advance Peace
to extend the term of the grant to October 31, 2026, expand the participant age range, and increase the grant award by $250,000 for a total amount not to exceed $625,000
ID 26-4092.-H.
Sponsors: Parks, After School and Recreation and Community Services Department
Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Elevate Community Services (Elevate) for the continued
operation of emergency shelter services at Parkway Inn, located at 959 N Parkway Drive (APN 449-324-11) by
providing 62 emergency shelter beds for individuals
experiencing homelessness. The amended agreement term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,550,000 under the Homeless Housing,
Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program (City Council District 3) (Bid File No. 12500851)
ID 26-2512.-I.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to On-Call Plan Check, Back Check, and Inspection Services for the Building and Safety Division
1. Approve a Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., extending the performance term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount; and
2. Approve a Second Amendment to the consultant services agreement with BPR Consulting Group, LLC, extending the performance term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with no change to the not-to-exceed amount
ID 26-2752.-J.
Sponsors: Planning and Development Department
Actions pertaining to the 2024 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) grant program:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police or her designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Fresno
County Probation Department James Rowland Crime Victim
Assistance Center (CVAC) to fund a full-time Victim Witness Advocate for two years of the three-year grant performance ID 26-3842.-K.
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period totaling $217,569 ($107,177 Year 1 of the MOU and $110,392 Year 2 of the MOU)
Sponsors: Police Department
Actions pertaining to the 2026 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt a Resolution authorizing
acceptance of $203,142 in grant funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2026 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 43rd Amendment to the
Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 to appropriate $54,700 for the Police Department’s Law Enforcement
Specialized Unit Program grant in the department’s Domestic Violence Unit (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
3. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Marjaree
Mason Center, Inc. for the acceptance in the amount to not exceed $142,872 for grant funding, a one-year term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program for the Fresno Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit 2026 Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program
4. Authorize the Chief of Police to enter into Memorandum of Understanding with Marjaree Mason Center Inc., on behalf of the City of Fresno, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
ID 26-3852.-L.
Sponsors: Police Department
Award a Product Requirements Contract for bulk sodium
hypochlorite to Pur Water LLC., of Napa, California, for an initial term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $2,210,340.00 per year plus annual Producer Price Index adjustments (Bid File 12600675) (Citywide)
ID 26-2162.-M.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
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Approve the First Amendment to the Consultant Services
Agreement with Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Northwest Fresno Recharge Basin to increase compensation for the second phase of the Agreement, in the amount of $72,200.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$147,200.00 (Unincorporated County of Fresno).
ID 26-3492.-N.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
Approve a Requirements Contract with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. doing business as Ferguson Waterworks of Fresno,
California for the purchase of tapping sleeves and tapping valves for one year with four optional one-year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $3,474,638.25 over five years plus annual Producer Price Index increases (Bid File
12600030) (Citywide).
ID 26-3712.-O.
Sponsors: Department of Public Utilities
RESOLUTION - Of Intention to Annex Final Tract Map No.
6312 and the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No.
579-390-71S as Annexation No. 71 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 7, 2026, at 9:10 am (Northwest corner of East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive) (Council District 6).
ID 26-3782.-P.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
Actions pertaining to the vacation of two portions of right of way located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue (Council District 3):
1. RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution of Intent Number 1162-D to vacate two portions of City-owned right of way located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue;
2. Set the required public hearing at 9:15 a.m. on May 7, 2026.
ID 26-3402.-Q.
Sponsors: Public Works Department
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CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
3. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
WORKSHOP - Active Transportation Plan Update
presentation
ID 26-1753.-A.
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: 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, ID 26-4235.-A.
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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 Esparza), City Attorney Investigator, City Clerk (City Negotiator, Council President Esparza), 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
Sponsors: Office of Mayor & City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
ACLU of Southern California v. City of Fresno; Fresno
Superior Court Case No.: 24CECG01635; Fifth District Court of Appeal Case No. F089987
ID 26-4505.-B.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
1 potential case
ID 26-4125.-C.
Sponsors: City Attorney's Office
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER - 10:00 A.M.
• July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) – Employee of the Summer Quarter • October 7, 2026 (Wednesday) – Employee of the Fall Quarter EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - 10:00 A.M.
• April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) – Employee Spring Service Awards • November 18, 2026 (Wednesday) – Employees Fall Service Awards 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
April 23, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
May 7, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
May 14, 2026 (Mayor's Budget Presentation)
May 21, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)
June 4, 2026 - 9:00 A.M. (Regular Meeting)