City Council - Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

Invocation by Pastor Matthew Schuring of Fresno Christian Reformed Church Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

APPROVE AGENDA

Proclamation for “Central East Boys Volleyball Team”

Proclamation for “Central East Boys Track & Field Team”

Proclamation for “Leefong Mouavangsou Day”

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS

ID 26-957 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of property rights on a parcel located on South Cedar Avenue, south of East Dwight Way, to benefit the FAX Bus Stop ADA Improvements Project (Council District 5):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Environmental Assessment Number P26-20262, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15302/Class 2 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a permanent easement and a temporary construction easement for public pedestrian walkway and street purposes on a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 471-282-20, owned by Evert Hugosson and Nanette Hugosson, for the construction of the FAX Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Project 3. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of a permanent easement and a temporary construction easement for public pedestrian walkway and street purposes through and across portions of Assessor's Parcel Number 471-282-20, owned by Anders Evert Hugosson and Nanette Hugosson, for the construction of the FAX Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Project, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-909 HEARING to Consider Rezone Application No. P26-00729 and related Environmental Assessment No. P26-00729 for approximately 3.30 acres of property located on the south side of East Barstow Avenue, between North Blackstone Avenue and North Fresno Street (Council District 4).

1. ADOPT - Statutory Exemption prepared for Rezone Application No. P26-00729, dated June 17, 2026, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and, 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Amending the Official Zoning Map as described by Section 15-108 of the Fresno Municipal Code, and pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article 58, Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code

ID 26-971 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) (Northeast corner of North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto 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. 75 (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 2026-2027 and Future Tax Years Within and Relating to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 75 (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-950 Actions pertaining to the disposition of City-owned, undeveloped portions of street right-of-way located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way (Council District 1):

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption for Notice of Exemption Number P23-02136 and P19-04757, pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. RESOLUTION - Of Intent Number 1163-D to vacate portions of undeveloped street right-of-way located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way, a portion being City-owned right-of-way 3. Set the required public hearing for the Vacation of City-owned right-of-way at 9:10 a.m. on August 27, 2026 4. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring portions of undeveloped, City-owned right-of-way located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way to be exempt surplus land (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 5. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions for the sale of a portion of undeveloped, City-owned right-of-way, totaling approximately 0.36 acres (15,862 square feet), located at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way in the amount of $1,000 to Optimum Properties LLC, a California limited liability company, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and associated Grant Deed and escrow documents for the transfer of the subject property

ID 26-1007 Appearance by Aiden Gonzalez regarding “Budgeting” (District 6 Resident)

ID 26-978 RESOLUTION - Supporting the Fresno Housing Authority Maintenance Workers as a Critical Public Service to Low-Income Residents and to Call on the Fresno Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to Condemn any Proposed Layoffs of Maintenance Workers

ID 26-1004 Approval of the Minutes for June 8, 2026, June 9, 2026, June 10, 2026, June 11, 2026, June 16, 2026, June 18, 2026, June 23, 2026, and June 25, 2026, Budget Hearings and Regular Meetings

ID 26-981 BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Chapter 10, Article 26, section 10-2604 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Amending Sidewalk Vending Ordinance.

ID 26-938 Approve the reappointments of Brad Hardie to the Civil Service Board; Kellie Griener, Chenier Derrick, and Rey Villareal to the Disability Advisory Commission; Mahon Brown and Katie Botello to the Fresno/Clovis Community Media Authority; Elizabeth Laval, Ryan Eddings, and James Sponsler to the Historic Preservation Commission; and Kelly Kucharski to the Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission. Approve the appointments of Nicholas Lutton and Sylvia Gonzalez to the Disability Advisory Commission; Steven Lewis to the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno; Mirna Garcia to the Mobile Home Rent and Stabilization Commission; and Jaime Holt and Joseph Giles to the Planning Commission.

ID 26-975 Actions related to the Lease Agreement with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (Council District 4).

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities), under of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve the Lease Agreement with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for a term of five (5) years and an extension of five (5) additional years for a total term of ten (10) years. The amount of potential revenue generated by this Lease is $1,194,978.00 over the full ten-year term

ID 26-983 Actions related to Aviation Land and Building Lease and Agreement with Flight Level Aviation, LLC. (Council District 3)

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Lease between the City of Fresno and Flight Level Aviation, LLC., to expand services as a Fixed Based Operator and related aviation operations at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport, estimated generated revenue of $487,156.80 plus annual CPI adjustments with a five-year term

ID 26-994 Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with WJ Advisors, LLC, to provide financial consulting and capital finance planning services for Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, effective through June 30, 2031

ID 26-995 Actions pertaining to Phase Two Construction of the Progressive Design-Build as part of the New Terminal Expansion project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (Council District 4)

1. Approve Change Order No. 2 for Phase Two Construction of the Progressive Design-Build contract with Q&D Construction as part of the New Terminal Expansion project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for 72 calendar days 2. Approve Change Order No. 3 for Phase Two Construction of the Progressive Design-Build Contract with Q&D Construction as part of the New Terminal Expansion project at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in an amount not to exceed $3,955,687.00 and 90 calendar days

ID 26-960 Actions pertaining to the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements from Fruit Avenue to Palm Avenue (Council Districts 1 and 2)

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 3rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to appropriate $1,448,000 for the Shaw Avenue Roadway Improvements from Fruit to Palm Avenues Project in the Public Works Department (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 3. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $1,636,501 to Cal Valley Construction, Inc. of Fresno, California - Bid File No. 12602350

ID 26-901 Actions pertaining to the 2025 California State Fire Marshal - Fire Zone Severity Map in the City of Fresno as required per California Government Code §51179(a):

1. Adopt the finding that this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) common sense exemption, since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of the 2025 California State Fire Marshal - Fire Zone Severity Map will have a significant adverse effect on the environment. 2. BILL (For Introduction) - Adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal

ID 26-1014 Actions pertaining to the 2nd Amendment to the FY 2027 Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 and Actions Pertaining to the First Amendment to the FY 2027 Position Authorization Resolution No. 2026-158

1. ***RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno adopting the 2nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 appropriating $191,400 for the addition of one (1) full-time sworn position in the Fire Department (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - A Resolution of the Council of the City of Fresno, California, adopting the First Amendment to Resolution (PAR) No. 2026-158 entitled "A Resolution to the Council of the City of Fresno establishing the number of positions authorized in the various Departments and Offices of the City for fiscal year 2027" (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-989 Approve the Cooperative Purchase Agreement with AMS.net, LLC, for the lease purchase of enterprise-grade technology equipment for the new Police Department (PD) 911 Center in an amount not to exceed $2,075,399.99 with a term of three years with two one-year extensions, not to exceed five years, procured through the Merced County FOCUS (Contract #2026120)

ID 26-991 ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 1st Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to Appropriate $115,200 for Costs Associated with the July 2026 Fresno Unified School District Summer Swim Contract (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-988 Actions pertaining to the Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers' Association, FAPSOA for Unit 11

1. ***Adopt a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers' Association (Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the First Amendment to FY 2027 Salary Resolution No. 2026-157, amending Exhibit 11, Unit 11 - Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers' Association (FAPSOA), to provide a salary increase for respective classes as required by the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the Fresno Airports Public Safety Officers' Association (Unit 11) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-935 Actions pertaining to Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P26-01326, amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-1502, 15-5102 and 15-6802 to comply with California Government Code Sections 65580-65589.11 to maintain compliance with the City of Fresno Housing Element and permit housing developments with at least 20 percent of units affordable to lower-income households without discretionary action on any nonvacant site identified in a prior housing element and on any vacant site included in two or more consecutive Housing Elements

1. ADOPTION of a finding set forth in Environmental Assessment No. P26-01326, that Text Amendment Application No. P26-01326 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) 2. ***BILL B-20 (Introduced June 25, 2025)(For Adoption) amending Sections 15-1002, 15-1102, 15-1502, 15-5102 and 15-6802, relating to housing streamlining (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-407 Approve a Second Amendment to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno, Fresno Rescue Mission, Inc., and Fresno City Center, Inc., to extend the scope of services' project schedule to May 15, 2027, for the development of a new shelter facility for Transitional Age Youth (Council District 4)

ID 26-632 Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) for continued operations of the Encampment Resolution Fund Round-3 (ERF-3R) Independent Living Association-Rapid Rehousing (ILA-RR) program extending the term of the through June 30, 2027, with no additional funds. (RFQ 12401871)

ID 26-633 Approve a Service Agreement with Valley Teen Ranch to provide permanent supportive housing to twenty-five (25) Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) ages 18-24 at Sierra Crossing, located at 5575 W. Sierra Avenue (APN 506-130-04S). The agreement term is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $523,534.00, and is funded through the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grant program. (Council District 2) (Bid File No. 12402933)

ID 26-819 ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing application for and acceptance of funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing Grant Program to fund the development of affordable housing and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-987 Actions pertaining to pressure washing services with Street Shine Solutions, Inc., to provide comprehensive deep clean pressure washing services for the City's Tower District (District 1 and District 3)

1. Affirm the City Manager's determination that Street Shine Solutions, Inc. is uniquely qualified to provide pressure washing services 2. Approve a Service Agreement with Street Shine Solutions, Inc. to provide pressure washing services in the amount not to exceed $350,000 through June 30, 2027

ID 26-1001 Approve the First Amendment to the Copper River Transfer Agreement with Copper River Development Company, Inc., a California corporation, to extend the eligibility of Sewer Equivalent Dwelling Units to an additional 109 acres within the expanded Copper River Ranch Project Area, and authorize the Director of Public Utilities, or designee, to execute the First Amendment on behalf of the City of Fresno (Council District 6)

ID 26-947 Actions pertaining to the summary vacation of a portion of the public utility easement on the west side of North Camarillo Drive, north of East Balboa Drive (Council District 6)

1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 and Section 15305/Class 5 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. P26-00940 2. RESOLUTION - Approving the summary vacation of a portion of the public utility easement on the west side of North Camarillo Drive, north of East Balboa Drive

ID 26-937 Approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Century Communities of California, LLC for the application of Type I Slurry Seal regarding Final Map of Tract No. 6281, in the amount of $113,458.92 and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the Reimbursement Agreement subject to modifications which shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney's Office (Council District 4)

ID 26-952 Approve Amendment No.1 to the Measure C Cooperative Project Agreement with the Fresno County Transportation Authority for the improvement of California Avenue from Fruit Avenue to Ventura Avenue in the amount of $16,067,000 for the construction phase of the project (Urban Project H-2) (Council District 3)

ID 26-955 Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,000,000 with no additional working days, for the existing city-wide annual tree trimming contract with West Coast Arborists Inc. (WCA) (RFP No. 9623)

ID 26-958 RESOLUTION - Dedicating portions of City-owned property to accommodate the construction of the new public utilities associated with the Les Kimber Park Project (Council District 3)

ID 26-959 Award a Requirements Contract to Elite Maintenance & Tree Services (EMTS) Inc., of Fresno, California to provide 30/60/90 day landscape maintenance services to Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) within the City of Fresno, east of Freeway 41 for one year with nine optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $530,932.02 per year plus an annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12600433)

ID 26-961 Award a Requirements Contract to Briner & Son, Inc., of Fresno, California to provide 30/60/90 day landscape maintenance services. to Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) within the City of Fresno, west of Freeway 41 for one year with nine optional one-year extensions in an amount not to exceed $521,792.00 per year plus an annual 20% contingency (RFP No. 12600434)

ID 26-933 Approve the award of a Product Requirements contract for transit bus oil to Greg's Petroleum Service for the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engine oil, automatic transmission fluid, and gear oil in the amount of $203,442.29 for the initial one-year base term and authorize execution of the agreement to the Director of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) or their designee. Product costs for the option years will adjust in accordance with the relevant Consumer Price Index (CPI), but not to exceed 5% per year. The total for all five potential years will not exceed $1,200,000 (Bid File 12601827)

ID 26-979 ***RESOLUTION - Amending Certain Details Related to the Family Affordability and Childcare Access Commission (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-980 Actions Pertaining to the California/Tupman Park Mural Project and the Warnors Theatre infrastructure improvements

1. ADOPT a finding that the California/Tupman Mural Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 - New Construction of Small Structures 2. ADOPT a finding that the Warnors Theatre infrastructure improvements project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. 3. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 4th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2026-159 to Reallocate $49,600 from the Public Works Department to the City Council Department for a Mural Project at California Tupman Park and Warnors Theatre Infrastructure Improvements (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-1013 Bill - (For Introduction) Adding Article 38 of Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to Tobacco Retailer's License

ID 26-1023 ***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager to Terminate the Marketing Agreement with SLWA Insurance Services (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-1024 ***RESOLUTION - Providing for Fee Waivers and Subsidies for Eligible Parades and Special Events (Subject to Mayor Veto)

ID 26-1027 ***RESOLUTION - Submitting to City Electors a Charter Amendment Prohibiting Debt and General Fund Financing of the Southeast Development Area. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-1028 ***RESOLUTION - Approving the Fresno Public Safety, Infrastructure Restoration, and City General Services Tax Ordinance, with the use of Tax Revenue to be Reviewed and Reported on by a Citizens Oversight Committee; Ordering the Submission of the Measure to City Voters at a Special Municipal Election to be Held on November 3, 2026; Requesting the County Conduct the Special Municipal Election; and Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide Election to be held on that Date (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-1029 ***RESOLUTION - Submitting to City Electors a Charter Amendment Creating an Citizen Redistricting Advisory Commission (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

ID 26-1030 ***RESOLUTION - Submitting to City Electors A Proposal to Amend the Charter to Amend Provisions Related to Political Officers. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)

CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR

ID 26-1011 WORKSHOP - E-Bike Safety Presentation

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING

ID 26-934 Approve Re-Appointment of Kacey Auston to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Board of Directors as the City of Fresno Representative

ID 26-943 WORKSHOP - A Presentation by Placemetry regarding using artificial intelligence to analyze street-level imagery to assist with Code Enforcement and Public Works

ID 26-1022 WORKSHOP - Expiration of Measure C: Potential Impacts to Local Transportation and City Workforce

ID 26-1006 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, 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

ID 26-982 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) City of Fresno v. Ravinder Sethi and Ashima Sethi as Trustees of the Ravinder and Ashima Sethi Trust, et al. Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG01374

ID 26-986 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

ID 26-1026 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

ID 26-1031 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential case

ADJOURNMENT