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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12. 9:42 A.M. ROLL CALL
13. Invocation by Very Reverend Father Ashod Khachadourian from Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
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 Maxwell, the AGENDA was APPROVED AS AMENDED. The motion carried by the following vote:

16. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
17. ID 25-819 Fresno Animal Center presents “Pet of the Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
18. ID 25-1621 Proclamation of “International Migrants Day”
    Ceremonial Item
    Action: PRESENTED
19. ID 25-1716 Proclamation of “The Hmong Inc.”
    Ceremonial 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 25-1672 HEARING 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 (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - 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. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

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26. 9:15 A.M.
27. ID 25-1577 HEARING to consider Annexation Application No. P23-00446, Pre-zone Application No. P23-00449, Development Permit No. P23-00702 and the related Environmental Assessment No. P23-00446/P23-00449/P23-00702 for approximately 10.55 acres of property generally located on the southwest corner of East Nees and North Willow Avenues (Council District 6) 1. ADOPT Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00446/P23 00449/P23-00702 dated October 31, 2025 for the proposed project pursuant to Sections 15070 and 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the City Manager or his/her designee to initiate the Annexation of the “Nees-Willow No. 3b Reorganization” with the Fresno Local Agency Formation Commission (“LAFCo”). 3. 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. 4. APPROVE - Development Permit No. P23-00702 which proposes to construct two (2) ±11,160 square-foot buildings and one (1) ±11,780 square-foot building to be utilized for medical, dental, and/or professional offices.
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

28. 9:20 A.M. (TO BE HEARD AT 4:30 P.M.)
29. ID 25-1641 Actions pertaining to the Southeast Development Area (SEDA): HEARING to consider the adoption of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and related Final Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse (SCH No. 2022020486). The following applications have been filed by the City of Fresno and pertain to approximately 9,000 acres in the Development Area-3 Southeast and Development Area-4 East: 1. RESOLUTION - Certifying Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR SCH No. 2022020486), for the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan. a. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091; and b. APPROVE a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 (See Exhibit S). 2. ***RESOLUTION - to Adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and accompanying Proposed Land Use Map (see Exhibits J and K) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03090) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. RESOLUTION - Updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU-1), the Dual Designation Map (Figure LU-2) and text of the Fresno General Plan to incorporate the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan (see Exhibits I and N) (Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03091). 4. RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or their designee to update the text, policies, maps, tables, and exhibits contained in the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan document to reflect final action taken by Council, to the extent that such updates are necessary to maintain consistency. (see Exhibit G). 5. Select an alternative described in the EIR and direct staff to: a) prepare an updated SEDA land use map reflecting the selected alternative; b) confirm that the selected alternative is within the scope of the EIR; c) prepare a financial analysis for the plan; d) make any other minor updates to the plan necessary to accommodate the selected alternative; and e) return to Council for consideration.
    Action Item
30. 9:25 A.M.
31. ID 25-1708 HEARING to declare the results of majority protest proceedings and approve the Resolution for the renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District. 1. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring results of the majority protest proceedings and renewing the Fresno Clovis Tourism Business District (FCTBID). (Subject to Mayors Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED AS AMENDED Passed

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

32. CONSENT CALENDAR
33. 2.-A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2025.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

34. 2.-B. Approval of City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2026.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

35. 2.-C. Actions pertaining to the amendment of various ordinances: 1. ***BILL B-56 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 31 Section 9-3104 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating unlawful possession and abandonment of carts (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***BILL B-57 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending Chapter 9 Article 25 Section 9-2507 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to exposure of minors to tobacco products (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***BILL B-58 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Amending Sections 10-2101 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of camping in public places (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 4. ***BILL B-59 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) -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 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 5. ***BILL B-60 (Introduced December 4, 2025) (For Adoption) - Adding Chapter 9, Article 38 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Relating to criminal prosecution of wage theft (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

36. 2.-D. Actions pertaining to the expansion of the Criminal and Special Prosecutions Unit in the City Attorney’s Office: ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the Second Amendment to the Position Authorization Resolution (“PAR”) No. 2025-178, adding one full-time Senior Paralegal and one full-time City Attorney Investigator positions in the City Attorney’s Office. (Subject to Mayor’s Veto).
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

37. 2.-E. Actions Pertaining to the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center Management Services Contract: 1. Approve a three-year contract with two optional one-year extensions for Management Services of the Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center with VenuWorks of Fresno LLC., for an annual Base Management Fee of $180,000, subject to annual CPI increases not-to-exceed 2.8%, plus a Variable Management Fee of 3% of Net Revenues estimated annually at $137,324, subject to a limited financial performance guarantee, for total annual estimated contract value of $317,324 (Bid File 12600327) (Council District 3) 2. Approve the Third Amendment to the 2020 Convention Center Management Agreement between the City and ASM Global Fresno, LLC., now known as Legends Global Merchandise LLC., extending the contract term to January 31, 2026. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to Sign the Contracts on Behalf of the City of Fresno (City)
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

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

38. 2.-G. Actions pertaining to Job Order Contracting for the Airports Department projects for a term of three years with two one-year optional extensions (Bid File 12600201) (District 4, District 3): 1. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general engineering with Yarbs Grading & Paving Inc. of Fowler, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; 2. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general engineering with Terra West Construction, Inc. of Clovis, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; 3. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general building construction with Puma Construction of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; 4. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for general building construction with Ardent General, Inc. of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; 5. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Construction with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; 6. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Construction with Strategic Mechanical Inc. of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; 7. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Electrical Construction with A-C Electric Company of Fresno, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years; and 8. Award a Job Order Contracting contract for Low Voltage Systems with Alpha Omega Data Solutions, Inc. of Los Banos, California in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a period of three years.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

39. 2.-H. Actions pertaining to the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Bid File 12600298) (Council District 3): 1. Adopt an Initial Study - Mitigated Negative Declaration as prepared for SCH 2025100590 dated October 14, 2025, for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 2. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 23rd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $2,770,200.00 for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 3. Award a construction contract in the amount of $23,550,277.49, for the Base Bid plus all four (4) Add Alternates, to Katch Environmental, Inc. dba Katch General of Fresno, California as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Catalytic Downtown Water and Sewer Improvements Project.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

40. 2.-I. Actions pertaining to the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project (Council District 3): 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012, for the Convention Center Garage project location; 2. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012, for the Underground Garage project location; 3. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determinations, pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment No. PS00012, for the Spiral Garage project location; 4. ***RESOLUTION - Adopt the 12th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $1,980,000.00 for the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 5. Approve Design-Build Contract Amendment No.1 for Phase Two of a Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Swinerton Builders of Sacramento, California, to provide design and construction services related to the Parking Automation and Video Surveillance Project in an amount not to exceed $2,287,859.00, bringing the total contract amount to $2,889,380.00.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

41. 2.-J. Actions pertaining to the Police Department Headquarters Renovation Project (Council District 3): 1. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 30th Amendment to the Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 2025-179 appropriating $12,000,000 for the Police Department Headquarters Renovation Project (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto); 2. Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with LPAS, Inc. of Sacramento, California in the amount of $1,250,000.00, with a contingency amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for the design and preparation of construction documents for the Police Department Headquarters Renovation Project.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

42. 2.-K. Approve the Third Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Ericsson-Grant, Inc., of Fresno, California, to increase the total contract by an amount not to exceed $27,395.00, paid on a time and materials basis and add an additional contingency amount not to exceed $5,000.00, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $61,665.00 paid on a time and materials basis, and a revised contingency amount not to exceed $20,000.00, and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2027, for the California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Assessment for the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility Natural Gas Pipeline Project. (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

43. 2.-L. Approve Contract Change Order No. 02 with Emmett’s Excavation Incorporated of Clovis, California in the amount of $0.00 with one hundred twenty-three (123) additional working days for the Sewer Rehab Improvements in the Area Bound by Shields, Dakota, Fruit, and Palm Avenues Project - Bid File No. 12302877. (Council District 1)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

44. 44 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: