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2026-09-24
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Appearance by Central Valley Veterans Day Parade Committee regarding “Announcement of the 107th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade” (County Resident)
Agenda Ready (Sep 24, 2026)
Appearance by Jean Joneson regarding “Retirement Fund Procedures.” (Clovis Resident)
Agenda Ready (Sep 24, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Case Name: City of Fresno v. Brawley 7 LLC, Matthew Dolph, Robert Manos (4381 N. Brawley...
Agenda Ready (Sep 23, 2026)
Unscheduled Communication Public Comment Received - Accepted by Council President
Agenda Ready (Sep 21, 2026)
District 3 Presentation During Reports and Comments
Agenda Ready (Sep 21, 2026)
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of August 26, 2026.
Agenda Ready (Sep 18, 2026)
Discussion on Capital Projects. (Public Works Departments)
Agenda Ready (Sep 18, 2026)
Discussion on the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force.
Agenda Ready (Sep 18, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the World Day of Remembrance 2026 Task Force: Approve Additional Event Details and related attachments.
Agenda Ready (Sep 18, 2026)
Discussion on the Safe Routes to School Task Force.
Agenda Ready (Sep 18, 2026)
Presenting on September’s Traffic Collision Report
Agenda Ready (Sep 18, 2026)
Approve a request for a letter of support for the City's application to the California Department of Transportation’s Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant. (Public Works Department)
Agenda Ready (Sep 18, 2026)
Hearing to consider eligibility for listing on the Local Register of Historic Resources the property known as the Peacock Building located at 937-945 F Street and 942 Fagan Alley, Fresno, California...
Agenda Ready (Sep 15, 2026)
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026
APPROVED (Sep 21, 2026)
HEARING - Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program.
Agenda Ready (Sep 14, 2026)
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HEARING - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans
Agenda Ready (Sep 14, 2026)
WORKSHOP - Update on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (PARCS)
Agenda Ready (Sep 14, 2026)
WORKSHOP - Presenting the Mayor’s Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (PARCS)
Agenda Ready (Sep 14, 2026)
Closed Session Review of Director Review Response [Pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-241]
DISCUSSED (Sep 16, 2026)
August 24, 2026 DRAFT Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Agenda Ready (Sep 9, 2026)
Update on Regular Monthly Topics:
1. Staff Updates
2. Subcommittee Updates
Agenda Ready (Sep 9, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
DISCUSSED (Sep 17, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
DISCUSSED (Sep 17, 2026)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Attorney
DISCUSSED (Sep 17, 2026)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Gov. Code § 54957
Title: City Clerk
DISCUSSED (Sep 17, 2026)
Appearance by Neil O’Brien regarding “Republic Services” (District 6 Resident)
PRESENTED (Sep 17, 2026)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 7, 2026
Consideration of Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P22-02694, Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-03569, and related Environmental Assessment No....
Agenda Ready (Sep 9, 2026)
Appeal of Certified Building Official's Determination - Occupant Load for Tian Pickleball Club
APPROVED (Sep 15, 2026)
Proclamation for “Dolly Parton Day”
PRESENTED (Sep 17, 2026)
CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 7, 2026
Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452; Rezone Application No. P24-00452; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419; Planned Development Permit...
Agenda Ready (Sep 8, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Proposition 64 Health and Safety Grant Cohort 4 (Prop 64) Grant program:
1. Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to accept $1,440,788 in grant funding for the Proposition 64...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Proposition 64 Health and Safety Grant Cohort 4 (Prop. 64) Grant program
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to accept $6,000,000 in grant funding for the Proposition 64...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Approve the Appointments to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for Mahalia Gotico and Joseph Giles for a term ending November 1, 2027, and David Clark for a term ending November 1, 2026
TABLED (Sep 17, 2026)
Proclamation for “Police and Fire Chaplaincy Month”
Agenda Ready (Sep 4, 2026)
***RESOLUTION - Amending Quorum Requirements for the Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Proclamation for “Valley Volleyball Association”
PRESENTED (Sep 17, 2026)
Proclamation for “Fresno Hmong Nurses Association”
PRESENTED (Sep 17, 2026)
Approval of the September 1, 2026 Building Standards Appeals Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Agenda Ready (Sep 3, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes for June 11, 2026, June 16, 2026, and June 23, 2026, Budget Hearings, and September 3, 2026, Regular Meeting
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Sumeet Malhi
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers,...
DISCUSSED (Sep 17, 2026)
Approval of the July 07, 2026 Building Standards Appeals Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Agenda Ready (Sep 2, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Fresno Fire Department Regional Training Center (County)
1. Certify that the City of Fresno, in its capacity as a Responsible Agency, has reviewed and considered the...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Richard Fitzgerald v. City of Fresno, et al; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:21-CV-01409
DISCUSSED (Sep 17, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Tutelian & Company, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 21CECG02805
DISCUSSED (Sep 17, 2026)
RESOLUTION of Intention to annex the territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 493-020-60S & 493-020-61S as Annexation No. 77 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to authorize...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
***RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City Of Fresno, California, Adopting the 17th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to Reallocate $100,000 from the Public...
ADOPTED (Sep 3, 2026)
Hearing - Adopt the Amended Calendar Year 2026 Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access (CFACA) Calendar.
ADOPTED (Sep 2, 2026)
Hearing - Election of Vice Chair to the Commission on Family Affordability & Childcare Access
APPROVED (Sep 2, 2026)
Hearing - Appointment of Alternates to the Commission on Family Affordability & Childcare Access
APPROVED (Sep 2, 2026)
Discussion on Subcommittees to the Commission on Family Affordability & Childcare Access
DISCUSSED (Sep 2, 2026)
Oath of Office of Commissioners on Family Affordability & Childcare Access Commission
PRESENTED (Sep 2, 2026)
Approve Amendment No. 17 to Agreement between City of Fresno and ERM-West, Inc., to provide ongoing professional engineering and related environmental support services concerning groundwater...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Application to the California Department of Transportation and Authorizing the Execution of the Grant...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
RESOLUTION-Initiating a Text Amendment to Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code Pursuant to FMC Section 15-5308-A Relating to the Prohibition of Data Centers Within the City of Fresno
ADOPTED (Sep 3, 2026)
HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 75 (Final Tract Map No. 6172)...
TABLED (Sep 17, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
DISCUSSED (Sep 3, 2026)
Proclamation of “Nurse Practitioners Week”
Agenda Ready (Aug 27, 2026)
Proclamation for “United States of America Marine Corps Day”
Agenda Ready (Aug 27, 2026)
CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
Consideration of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452; Rezone Application No. P24-00452; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419; Planned Development Permit...
Agenda Ready (Aug 26, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Van Ness Boulevard and Clinton Avenue Traffic Signal Modification Project, Bid File Number 12700173 at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Van Ness Boulevard (Council...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Proclamation for “Celebrating BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir of Fresno”
PRESENTED (Sep 17, 2026)
Proclamation for “Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band Centennial Celebration”
PRESENTED (Sep 17, 2026)
Award a three-year contract, with options for two one-year extensions to ScrubCan, for janitorial services for all Fresno Area Express (FAX) facilities in the amount not to exceed $499,572.00 for the...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Department of Transportation Fresno Area Express (FAX) Maintenance Building Steam Bay Renovation project:
1. Adopt Environment Assessment No. 25-223, dated February 6,...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
DISCUSSED (Sep 3, 2026)
HEARING to vacate portions of City-owned right of way located at the northeast corner of North Milburn Avenue and West Dakota Avenue for Dolores Huerta Park (Council District 1)
1. ***RESOLUTION -...
ADOPTED (Sep 17, 2026)
RESOLUTION - Naming the “Carnegie Library Garage”
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Actions pertaining to Fresno Fire Department Citation Number 7557-1, concerning Nova Surgical- 4928 E. Clinton Way #101, and the First Administrative Citation issued on September 9, 2025....
APPROVED (Sep 1, 2026)
WORKSHOP - Subdivision Maps
Agenda Ready (Aug 25, 2026)
***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 15th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 appropriating $3,365,600 in FY 2026 City Council Department operating and capital carryover and...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
WORKSHOP - Development Code 101 - How to Read and Use It
Agenda Ready (Aug 25, 2026)
Approve Re-Appointment of Kendy Y Villa to the Women’s Commission for a term ending October 31, 2028
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with CSDA Design Group to provide professional noise abatement related consultant services for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport Residential Sound...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
***RESOLUTION - Delegating authority to the City Manager to execute agreements of up to $165,000 for Cycle Two of the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ADOPTED (Sep 17, 2026)
Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2026
APPROVED (Sep 2, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes for June 8, 2026, June 9, 2026, and June 10, 2026, Budget Hearings, and August 27, 2026, Regular Meeting
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 3, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Sumeet Malhi
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers,...
DISCUSSED (Sep 3, 2026)
Actions pertaining to a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and Signature Flight Support LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the continued lease of office/hangar space for the...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Update on Regular Monthly Topics:
1. Staff Updates
2. Subcommittee Updates
Agenda Ready (Aug 21, 2026)
RESOLUTION - Naming the park to be located at Veterans Boulevard and Barstow Avenues “Cruz Bustamante Park”
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Aug 27, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PUBLIC SECURITY - Government Code Section 54957(a): Discuss security of City Hall
DISCUSSED (Aug 27, 2026)
***RESOLUTION - To support Proposition 1 - the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
Approval of Amendment to the Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 Moving November 19, 2026, Meeting to November 12, 2026
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Aug 27, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
DISCUSSED (Aug 27, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
DISCUSSED (Aug 27, 2026)
Approve Appointments of Debra Goodman and Marla Williams to the Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging Board for a term ending January 3, 2028
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Aug 27, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4)
Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential case
TABLED (Aug 27, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the 2027 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to accept $630,500 in grant funding for the 2027 STEP grant awarded...
APPROVED (Sep 3, 2026)
Approve Re-Appointment of Aisha Allenrojas to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board of Directors as the City of Fresno Representative
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Aug 27, 2026)
Proclamation for “Immunization Awareness Month”
PRESENTED (Aug 27, 2026)
Approve the award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to Quinn Company of Fresno, California for the purchase of one Caterpillar model AP1055 asphalt paver in the amount of $1,037,080 for the...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 3, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Sarah Sanchez v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 23CECG04266
DISCUSSED (Aug 27, 2026)
Public Comment - Unscheduled Communication
Agenda Ready (Aug 18, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Richard Fitzgerald v. City of Fresno, et al; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:21-CV-01409
TABLED (Sep 3, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1)
Tutelian & Company, Inc. v. City of Fresno; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 21CECG02805
TABLED (Sep 3, 2026)
Approve the reappointment of Alysia Bonner to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for a term ending November 1, 2027
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Aug 27, 2026)
RESOLUTION - Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno approving the summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement on the northeast side of North Weber Avenue, lying northwest of...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 17, 2026)
RESOLUTION of Intention to annex the territory known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 474-030-82 as Annexation No. 76 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to authorize the levy of...
TABLED (Sep 3, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Blythe Village LP Loan Amendments for the Blythe Village project located at 3572 N. Blythe Avenue, 93722 in west central Fresno (District 1):
1. Approve a First Amendment...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 3, 2026)
Approval of the Minutes for August 13, 2026, Regular Meeting
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Aug 27, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Sumeet Malhi
Employee Organization(s): 1. International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers,...
DISCUSSED (Aug 27, 2026)
Appearance by Neil O’Brien regarding “Republic Services” (District 6 Resident)
PRESENTED (Aug 27, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Herndon Canal Metro Trail Project (Midtown Trail), from Shields Avenue to McKinley Avenue (Bid File No. 12601826) (Council Districts 4 and 7)
1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 3, 2026)
Approval of the regular meeting minutes of July 22, 2026.
APPROVED (Aug 26, 2026)
Appoint ATAC Representative to Serve on the Mobility Design Guide Stakeholder Advisory Committee. (Public Works Department)
APPROVED (Aug 26, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the Downtown Neighborhood HAWKs project (Bid File No. 12700027; Council District 3)
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW01071, dated June 8, 2026, a finding of Categorical...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Sep 3, 2026)
Discussion on the 20 Miles Per Hour Prima Facie Speed Limit in School Zones. (Public Works Department)
Agenda Ready (Aug 13, 2026)
Discussion on the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force.
Agenda Ready (Aug 13, 2026)
Actions pertaining to the World Day of Remembrance 2026 Task Force: Approve Event Details and related attachments.
APPROVED (Aug 26, 2026)
Discussion on the Safe Routes to School Task Force.
Agenda Ready (Aug 13, 2026)
Discussion on Grants Updates. (Public Works Department)
Agenda Ready (Aug 13, 2026)
Presenting on August’s Traffic Collision Report.
Agenda Ready (Aug 13, 2026)
Updates on (1) Figarden/BNSF At Grade RR Crossing; (2) West Belmont Grade Separation; (3) August’s Capital Projects Summary. (Public Works Departments)
Agenda Ready (Aug 13, 2026)
Update on the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Grant for West of 99.
Agenda Ready (Aug 13, 2026)
Proclamation for “Young Parents Day”
PRESENTED (Aug 27, 2026)
Hearing - Adopt the Calendar Year 2026 Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access (CFACA) Calendar.
APPROVED (Aug 21, 2026)
***BILL B-25 (Introduced August 13, 2026) (For Adoption) Amending Section 11-113 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to Electric Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Station review process...
APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR (Aug 27, 2026)
Hearing - Discuss and Approve appointments of the community commissioners for the Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access (CFACA).
APPROVED (Aug 21, 2026)
***BILL B-24 (Introduced July 30, 2026) (For Adoption) Adding Article 38 of Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Tobacco Retailer’s License (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
ADOPTED (Aug 27, 2026)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case
DISCUSSED (Aug 27, 2026)
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Fresno’s City Council, 7 members.
Nelson Esparza · Council PresidentTyler Maxwell · Vice PresidentAnnalisa Perea · CouncilmemberMike Karbassi · CouncilmemberMiguel Angel Arias · CouncilmemberBrandon Vang · CouncilmemberNick Richardson · Councilmember
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