City Council

Agenda

1. THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Public participation during Fresno City Council meetings is always encouraged and can occur in one of the two following ways: 1) Participate In Person: Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 a) To speak during a City Council meeting in person: fill out a speaker card (available in the Council Chamber) and place it in the speaker card collection basket at the front of the Council Chamber. You may also approach the speaker podium upon the Council President’s call for public comment. 2) Participate Remotely via Zoom: https://fresno.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_FNSElVGFRqG799m0Rx4lEA a) The above link will allow you to register in advance for remote participation in the meeting via the Zoom platform. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional details about joining the meeting. b) To speak during a City Council meeting while attending remotely: while in the Zoom application, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom of the screen. Then select “RaiseHand” at the bottom of the Participants window. Your digital hand will now be raised. You will be asked to “unmute” when your name is called to speak. You will not be visible via video and there will be no opportunity to share your screen. All public speakers will have up to 3 minutes to address Council pursuant to Rule No. 10 of the Rules of Procedure for the City Council of the City of Fresno (available in the City Clerk’s Office). SUBMIT DOCUMENTS / WRITTEN COMMENTS - Pursuant to Rule 11 (c) of the Rules of Procedure, no documents shall be accepted for Council review unless submitted to the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the Council Agenda item be heard. Documents / written comments related to an agenda item can be submitted by one of the following methods:
3. 1) eComment – eComment allows the public to submit agenda related comments through a website prior to the meeting. Submitted comments are limited to 1440 characters and will be a part of the official record.
4. a) Submit an e-Comment by visiting https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and selecting the “eComment” link. b) e-Comment is available for use upon publication of the agenda and closes 24 hours prior to the meeting start time [pursuant to Rule 11(c)]. c) e-Comment is not permitted for Land use or CEQA items. d) The e-Comment Electronic User Agreement can be viewed at: https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/#information
5. 2) E-mail – Agenda related documents and comments can be e-mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at least 24 hours prior to the agenda item being heard, pursuant to Rule 11(c).
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9. Should any of the viewing methods above experience technical difficulties, the Council meeting will continue uninterrupted. Meetings will only be paused to address verified technical issues that interrupt public participation during meetings. TRANSLATION SERVICES - The City of Fresno is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If reasonable ADA accommodations are needed, including sign language interpretation, contact the Office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. Also contact the Office of the City Clerk if spoken language translation is required. Accommodation and language requests should be made a minimum of three business days prior to the scheduled meeting. The City is pleased to offer live translation services for all City Council meetings through Wordly AI. Community members can now follow the proceedings in their preferred language by accessing the live translation feature. To use this service, simply click the link below during any City Council meeting. https://attend.wordly.ai/join/OKUS-5089. To access the QR Code please visit https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
10. GOVERNMENT CODE 84308 CONTRIBUTION PROHIBITIONS AND MANDATORY DISCLOSURES - The Political Reform Act of 1974 (Act) restricts campaign contributions over $500 to a decision-making public official from a party or participant, or their agent, in a proceeding involving a license, permit, contract, or entitlement for use. The Act requires disclosure of the contribution and creates a conflict where a decision-maker has received $500 or more from a party or participant to a proceeding in the prior 12 months. A decision-maker must disclose on the record during the proceeding that they have received contributions from a party, participant, or agent of a party or participant, greater than $500 within the preceding 12 months and the name(s) of the contributor(s). (See 2 CCR 18438.8(a).) Parties to a proceeding are required to disclose on the record if they made contributions over $500 to a decision-maker within the prior 12 months, and are prohibited from making contributions to a decision-maker during the proceeding and for 12 months after the date a final decision is rendered on the proceeding.
11. PAGE BREAK
12. 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
13. Invocation by Pastor Moises Garcia from New Life Baptist Church
14. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
15. 15 APPROVE AGENDA
    Action: APPROVED AS AMENDED Passed

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

16. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
17. ID 26-1230 Proclamation for “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
18. ID 26-1224 Proclamation for “Police and Fire Chaplaincy Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
19. ID 26-1262 Proclamation for “The kNOw Youth Media Month”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
20. ID 26-1076 Proclamation for “Bodie Jensen Day”
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
21. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
22. MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
23. SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
24. 10:00 A.M.
25. ID 26-1291 Appearance by Central Valley Veterans Day Parade Committee regarding “Announcement of the 107th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade” (County Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
26. 10:03 A.M.
27. ID 26-1293 Appearance by Jean Joneson regarding “Retirement Fund Procedures.” (Clovis Resident)
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
28. CONSENT CALENDAR
29. 2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for September 17, 2026, Regular Meeting
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

30. 2.-B. Approve the appointments of Edward Chinevere and Kamaljit Kaur to the City of Fresno Deferred Compensation Board to a term that is continuous
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

31. 2.-C. Reject all bids received for the Maxie L. Parks Community Center HVAC Upgrade Project, Bid File 12700061 (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

32. 2.-D. Actions pertaining to the citywide security services Requirements Contract with Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services of Fresno, California (Bid File 9686): 1. Approve an annual increase in an amount not-to-exceed $241,000 per year to add security for Police Department Headquarters, Granite Park Sports Complex, and an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 for future unforeseen needs, for a revised total annual amount not-to-exceed $6,136,000 for the remainder of the contract term plus annual CPI adjustments 2. Approve a one-time increase for the temporary security services at the Clarion Pointe shelter in an amount not-to-exceed $81,000 3. Approve a one-time increase for emergency security services required to secure properties and facilities acquired for the Blackstone & McKinley Grade Separation project in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 4. Approve a one-time increase for emergency security services required to secure the Fresno Sanitary Landfill in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

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

33. 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the Parkway Terrace project located at 933 North Parkway Drive, Fresno, California 93728 (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff’s determination, pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Environmental Assessment dated August 31, 2026 2. ***RESOLUTION - Repealing and replacing Resolution 2026-26 in its entirety and authorizing joint application to and participation in the Homekey+ Program with co-applicant Parkway Prime, LLC for the Parkway Terrace project and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all required implementing documents (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve a Repair Services Agreement between the City of Fresno and Parkway Prime LLC, establishing certain terms, conditions, and compensation relating to the Homekey+ Parkway Terrace Project
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

34. 2.-F. Approve the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Option to Purchase 959 North Parkway Drive (APN: 449-324-11) between the City of Fresno and Fresno Housing Authority to extend the closing period of 200 days and assign all Homekey provisions without changing the overall compensation of the Agreement (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

35. 2.-G. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting Substantial Amendment 2025-02 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; authorizing submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to apply for a $15 million Section 108 Loan to fund a loan pool for non-profit developers of affordable housing for land acquisition and acquisition of manufactured homes to support the development of affordable housing; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary implementing documents required by HUD (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
36. 2.-H. Approve a First Amendment to the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Agreement between the City of Fresno and Central Fresno Neighborhood Trust, LLC to extend the project’s schedule to December 31, 2027, with no change in grant amount, to acquire and rehabilitate 50 rent-restricted affordable housing units
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

37. 2.-I. Approve the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with Poverello House for outreach services under the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program. The amended agreement term is October 17, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $175,000. (Bid File No. 12501983)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

38. 2.-J. Actions pertaining to the Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation (Council District 6) 1. Adopt Addendum prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P26-02769 dated September 4, 2026, an Addendum to Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2000021003, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve the Eighth Amendment to the Copper River Ranch Water Supply Implementation Agreement with CRD East, Inc., a California corporation, to extend the eligibility of Water 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 all documents related to this item.
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

39. 2.-K. Actions related to the award of a Product Purchase Contract with West Coast Waste, Inc. (Citywide) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Award a Product Purchase Contract to West Coast Waste, Inc. through October 20, 2026, for the purchase of 43,750 Procurement Compliance Attributes (PCA) tons from compost product as required by California State Senate Bill (SB) 1383 procurement requirement for recovered organic waste products in a single year amount not to exceed $210,943.91 (Bid File 12700034)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

40. 2.-L. Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with SNF Polydyne, Inc., for the purchase of liquid cationic polymer for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility through Central Marin Sanitation Agency Contract No. 24-39 for an initial term ending June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year extensions through June 30, 2029, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $6,964,746.15 (Bid File 12700129) (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

41. 2.-M. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Director of Public Utilities, or Designee, to Execute Recycled Water User Agreements (Council Districts 1, 3, and 7) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
42. 2.-N. Actions related to initiating the Proposition 218 process for proposed updates and increases to the schedule of rates for water and wastewater services 1. Direct City staff to initiate the Proposition 218 process for proposed updates and increases to rates for water and wastewater services 2. Set a public hearing to consider proposed updates and increases to rates for water and wastewater services on December 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Vang, that the above Action Item be TABLED to November 5, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote:

43. 2.-O. RESOLUTION - Dedicating portions of City-owned property for public utility purposes to accommodate the construction of public utilities at the Carnegie Library Garage (formally North Fulton Street Parking Structure) Project (Council District 3)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

44. 2.-P. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 18th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to appropriate $14,488,900 for previously approved Pave More Now capital projects in the Public Works Department (Citywide) (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

45. 2.-Q. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 25th Amendment of the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reallocate $70,000 from General Fund and appropriate $30,000 from the Community Benefit Fund for the 2027 LGBTQ Grant Program (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

46. 2.-R. Approve the Reappointment of Laura Ward to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 14, 2028
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

47. 2.-S. RESOLUTION - Protecting Access, Governance, Equity, and Service (PAGES) in Fresno County’s Libraries and Opposing Privatization of the Fresno County Public Library System
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

48. 2.-T. ***RESOLUTION - Directing the City Manager or designee to issue a Request for Proposals for the Tower District Box Art Program (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: TABLED
49. 2.-U. ***RESOLUTION - Exempting the Carnegie Library Garage and H Street Parking Structure from Special Event Parking Rates (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

50. 2.-V. Approve the Reappointment of Stefanie Diaz to the City of Fresno Women’s Commission to a term ending August 28, 2028
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

51. 2.-W. Approve the Appointments to the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board for Mahalia Gotico and David Clark for a term ending November 1, 2027, and Joseph Giles for a term ending November 1, 2026
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

52. 2.-X. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 24th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reallocate $50,000 from the Public Works Department to the City Council Department (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR

53. CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
54. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
55. UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
56. PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
57. CITY COUNCIL
58. 4.-A. WORKSHOP - West Coast Waste Digester Project
    Action Item
    Action: PRESENTED
59. CLOSED SESSION
60. 5.-A. 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
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
61. 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(2) Case Name: David Garza v. City of Fresno, PSI Administered by Tristar Risk Management; Tristar Claim No.: 1010105554
    Closed Session Item
    Action: DISCUSSED
62. ADJOURNMENT
63. UPCOMING EMPLOYEE CEREMONIES
64. 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
65. 65 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
    Action: APPROVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR Passed

    On motion of Councilmember Karbassi, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, the CONSENT CALENDAR was hereby adopted by the following vote:

66. The City Council met in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, on the date and time above written.