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. 9:26 A.M. ROLL CALL
13. Invocation by Fresno Christian Elementary School Students
14. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Vice President Arias, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
17. Morning Ceremonials
18. ID 25-818 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
19. ID 25-1548 Proclamation of “World Day of Remembrance”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
20. ID 25-1549 Proclamation of “Cassie’s Compass”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
21. ID 25-1511 Proclamation of “Neng Chu Vang Day”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
22. Afternoon Ceremonials
23. ID 25-1569 Proclamation of “Sikh Heritage Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
24. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
25. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
26. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
27. 9:10 A.M.
28. ID 25-1086 HEARING to consider the adoption of the Tower District Specific Plan, the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines, and related Environmental Impact Report (EIR), State Clearinghouse (SHC) No. 2025050309. The following applications have been filed by the Planning and Development Director and pertain to approximately 1,869 acres in the Tower District Specific Plan Area: 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2025050309), as related to the Tower District Specific Plan and Related Plan Amendments P25-03196, P25-03197, P25-03198, P25-03200 and P25-03201 and related Rezone P25-03202; (see Exhibits M, N, O and P). a. ADOPT Findings of Fact as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(A) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; b. APPROVE Mitigation Monitoring Program as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097; and, c. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081(B) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, as related to the adoption of the Tower District Specific Plan, the Tower District Specific Plan Design Standards and Guidelines, and related Plan Amendments and Rezones. 2. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Plan Amendment Application P25-03196 to repeal the 1991 Tower District Specific Plan (Exhibit Q) 3. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Plan Amendment Application P25-03197 to repeal the Tower District Design Guidelines (2005) (Exhibit R) 4. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Tower District Specific Plan (Plan Amendment Application No. P25-03198) (Exhibit B), including the revisions set forth in Exhibit D (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 5. ***RESOLUTION - Approving Plan Amendment No P25-03201, to Adopt the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines (Exhibit C), including the revisions set forth in Exhibit D (Subject to Mayor’s veto) 6. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1) of the Fresno General Plan and incorporating the Tower District Specific Plan (Plan Amendment P25-03200) 7. BILL (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application P25-03202 to amend the Official Zoning Map to rezone approximately 138 acres of property within the Tower District Specific Plan area to be consistent with the adopted Specific Plan Planned land use Map and expand the Apartment House Overlay District (Exhibit H), including the zoning-related revisions set forth in Exhibit D 8. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or her designee to update the text, policies, maps, tables and exhibits contained in the Tower District Specific Plan, the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines, and the Fresno General Plan to reflect the final action taken by the Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency (Exhibit W).
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

29. 9:15 A.M.
30. ID 25-1565 PUBLIC MEETING to allow public testimony concerning the proposed renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District.
    Action Item
31. 9:20 A.M. (REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA)
32. ID 25-1489 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
33. CONSENT CALENDAR
34. 2.-A. Approval of the Regular and Special Meeting Minutes for October 30, 2025
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

35. 2.-B. Actions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances: 1. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 31 Section 9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating unlawful possession and abandonment of carts 2. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 25 Section 9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to exposure of minors to tobacco products 3. BILL - (For Introduction) - Amending Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of camping in public places 4. BILL - (For Introduction) -Adding Chapter 9, Article 37 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to unauthorized possession and use of a City, an Authorized Cart/Bin Collection Agent, or Authorized Roll-Off Collector owned trash containers 5. BILL - (For Introduction) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to criminal prosecution of wage theft
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
36. 2.-C. Actions pertaining to the Grant Agreement with Marjaree Mason Center to support the Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per Staff determination, pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Grant Agreement with the Marjaree Mason Center allocating $300,000 to support the Center’s Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team Services
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

37. 2.-D. Actions pertaining to the acquisition of fee title interest of portions of two parcels to benefit the H Street Parking Structure Project: (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding that the acquisition of portions of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 467-040-20S and 467-040-22S is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the common sense exemption in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed changes will have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions to acquire fee title interest of a combined 2.39-acre (104,029.60 square feet) portion of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 467-040-20S and 467-040-22S, owned by Fresno Sports & Events Partners LLC, a Colorado limited liability company and Fresno Sports & Events LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, for an amount of $3,862,000.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

38. 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the North Fulton Parking Structure Project (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a Consistency Determination for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15183, confirming that the North Fulton Parking Structure is consistent with and supported by the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Downtown Neighborhoods Community Plan, Fulton Corridor Specific Plan, and Downtown Development Code; 2. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 2 for Phase Two of a Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Bomel Construction Company Inc. of Irvine, California, to provide design and construction services related to the North Fulton Parking Structure Project in an amount not to exceed $35,323,776, bringing the total contract amount to $37,278,435.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

39. 2.-F. Actions pertaining to the disposition of City owned, undeveloped portions of right of way situated 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 1161-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. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the attached Resolution declaring two portions of City-owned right of way, totaling approximately 0.64-acre (27,900 square feet), located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue to be exempt surplus land (Council District 3) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Approve the execution of the Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions for the sale of two portions of City-owned right of way, totaling a combined 0.64-acre (27,900 square feet), located at the eastern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street, and the southern intersection of Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue; 4. Set the required public hearing at 9:10 a.m. on December 18, 2025.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

40. 2.-G. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 22nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $5,600 for the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Program from the State of California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

41. 2.-H. Award a Contract to TargetSolution Learning, LLC d.b.a. Vector Solutions for the Learning Management System (LMS) Software Solicitation for five years in a total amount not to exceed $164,750 (Bid File 12501076)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

42. 2.-I. Approve the Award of a Cooperative Purchase Agreement to AMS.Net/MGT for Cisco FLEX licensing, maintenance, and support services for the City’s phone system in the annual amount of $161,630.64 and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to execute the agreement. The total contract value over five years will be $808,153.20. This agreement is in accordance with Administrative Order 3-1 and the Merced County FOCUS Agreement 2021092 (FOCUS)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

43. 43 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Maxwell, seconded by Councilmember Perea, 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 December 4, 2025, regular meeting.