City Council

Agenda

1. The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.
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11. PAGE BREAK
12. 9:14 A.M. ROLL CALL
13. Invocation
14. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, the Agenda were APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
17. ID 25-1089 Proclamation of “Marek Warszawski Day”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
18. ID 25-996 Proclamation for “California Fresh Farmers Market Association - River Park Farmers Market”
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
19. ID 25-1028 Proclamation for “Immunization Awareness Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
20. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
21. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
22. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
23. 9:10 A.M.
24. ID 25-795 HEARING to consider an appeal regarding the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P24-01344, requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 alcohol license (sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold) at an existing business located at 2717 North Hughes Avenue, between North Weber and West Princeton Avenues (Council District 1) 1. CONSIDER the Appellant’s appeal of the denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P24-01344 requesting authorization to establish a State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 alcohol license (sale of beer and wine for consumption off the premises where sold) at an existing business.
    Action Item
    Action: WITHDRAWN Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Perea to withdraw her appeal of the planning commission's decision to uphold the planning director's decision to deny the CUP application, seconded by Council President Karbassi, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

25. 9:15 A.M. #1
26. ID 25-1008 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P24-04526; Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502; Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6502/P24-04526/P24-04527/P25-00027 for approximately 39.51 acres of property located on the north side of East McKinley Avenue, between North Temperance and North De Wolf Avenues (Council District 7) - Planning and Development Department. 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6502/P24-04526/P24-04527/P25-00027 dated July 16, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P24-04526 (for the McKinley-Temperance No. 1b Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527 proposing to pre-zone approximately 23.56 acres of the subject property from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural) zone district to the City of Fresno RS-4 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Low Density) zone district; and approximately 15.50 acres of the subject property from the Fresno County AE-20 (Exclusive Agricultural) zone district to the City of Fresno OS (Open Space) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 proposing to subdivide approximately 23.56 acres of property into a 119-lot single-family residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated August 6, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527 and the related environmental assessment. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-00027 proposing to modify the RS-4 zone district development standards, for 28 of the proposed lots, to allow for private gated streets; a reduction in the minimum lot size, width, and depth; a reduction in the minimum garage, street side yard, and rear yard setbacks; and, an increase in the maximum lot coverage requirement, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated August 6, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation Application No. P24-04526, Pre-zone Application No. P24-04527, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 and the related environmental assessment.
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Councilmember Esparza, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

27. 9:15 A.M. #2
28. ID 25-1017 HEARING to consider adoption of a resolution designating a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources. 1. RESOLUTION - Designating the Property Located at 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
29. 9:20 A.M.
30. ID 25-1026 HEARING to Consider Annexation Application No. P21-05778; Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870; Development Permit Application No. P23-00149; and related Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 for ±80.91 acres of property located on the west side of South Cherry Avenue between East North and East Central Avenues (Council District 3) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P21-05778/P21-05870/P23-00149 dated May 22, 2025, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving Annexation Application No. P21-05778 (for the North-Cherry No. 3b Reorganization) proposing detachment from the Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District and annexation to the City of Fresno. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870, requesting authorization to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Fresno to pre-zone the subject property from the Fresno County AL 20 (Limited Agricultural) zone district (±51.72 acres) to the City of Fresno IH (Heavy Industrial) zone district ( ±15.95 acres) and ; and City of Fresno IH/ANX (Heavy Industrial/Annexed Rural Residential Transitional Overly) zone district (±35.77 acres). 4. APPROVE - Development Permit Application No. P23-00149, requesting authorization to construct a long-term regional facility for the purpose of providing less-than-truckload freight services, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval dated June 18, 2025, and contingent upon approval of Annexation No. P21-05778, Pre-zone Application No. P21-05870 and the related environmental assessment.
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
31. 9:25 A.M. JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRESNO JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY
32. ID 25-1059 Actions pertaining to issuance and sale of Series 2025 Lease Revenue Bonds for Public Safety projects: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority of lease revenue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed an aggregate $60 million, authorizing the execution and delivery of a master facilities lease, a master facilities sublease, a bond purchase agreement, an official statement and a continuing disclosure certificate; and authorizing execution of documents and the taking of all necessary actions relating to the financing. (City action) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 2. RESOLUTION of the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority authorizing the issuance and sale of Lease Revenue Bonds (Public Safety Projects) series 2025, authorizing the execution and delivery of a trust agreement, a master facilities lease, a master facilities sublease, a bond purchase agreement, and an official statement, and authorizing the taking of all necessary actions relating to issuance of the bonds. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the release of facilities and amendment of the Master Facilities Lease and Master Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Authority lease revenue bonds and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection therewith. (City action) (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 4. RESOLUTION of the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority authorizing the release of facilities and amendment of the Master Facilities Lease and Master Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Authority lease revenue bonds and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection therewith. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Arias, that the above Action Item be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

33. 10:00 A.M.
34. ID 25-1012 Appearance by John Culwell regarding “Alternative Methods to Chicken Ordinance” (District 6 Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
35. 10:03 A.M.
36. ID 25-1046 Appearance by Debbie Nard regarding “Adequate Public Notice for Text Amendment P24-00794” (District 2 Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
37. 10:06 A.M.
38. ID 25-1054 Appearance by Paula Moradian regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District 2 Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
39. 10:09 A.M.
40. ID 25-1065 Appearance by Dennis Nard regarding “Prospect Apartment Project” (District 2 Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
41. 10:12 A.M.
42. ID 25-1066 Appearance by Suzan Griffin regarding “Prospect Apartments” (District 2 Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
43. 43 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    On motion of Vice President Arias, seconded by Council President Karbassi, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:

44. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the City Council during the August 28, 2025, regular meeting.