City Council
TL;DR
The Fresno City Council held a regular meeting on November 12, 2026, approving multiple development projects, bond financing for infrastructure improvements, and community service agreements. Key actions included rezoning property for residential development, authorizing $130 million in lease revenue bonds for street paving and police facilities, and approving service contracts for youth employment programs.
Key Decisions
- Community Facilities District Annexations (CFD No. 17, 18, and 11) Passed
- $130 Million Lease Revenue Bonds for Infrastructure Passed
- Residential Development Approval (8.47 acres near Copper Avenue and Portofino Drive) Passed
- Five Service Agreements for One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program Passed
- Policy Restricting City Property Use for Federal Immigration Enforcement Passed
Agenda
- THE FRESNO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, LOCATED IN CITY HALL, 2ND FLOOR, 2600 FRESNO STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721.
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- 9:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
- Invocation by Rev. Kaz Nakata from Fresno Betsuin Buddhist Temple
- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
- APPROVE AGENDA
- CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
- ID 26-1433 Proclamation of the “3rd Anniversary of Casita Feliz”Action Item
- ID 26-1396 Proclamation for “VPCI Day”Ceremonial Item
- ID 26-1492 Proclamation for “Kings Canyon Middle School Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Team”Action Item
- ID 26-1395 Proclamation for “Continued Service Day”Action Item
- ID 26-1381 Proclamation for “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims”Action Item
- ID 26-1416 “ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition to the Maintenance Divisions of the Transportation and General Services Departments”Action Item
- ID 26-1496 Proclamation for “Warren Armstrong Day”Action Item
- COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
- MAYOR/MANAGER REPORTS AND COMMENTS
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- SCHEDULED COUNCIL HEARINGS AND MATTERS
- 9:10 A.M.
- ID 26-1455 HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 17, Annexation No. LS004 (Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549) (North side of East McKinley Avenue, east of North Temperance Avenue) (Council District 7) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 17, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Therein and Preliminarily Establishing an Appropriation Limit Thereon for Annexation No. LS004 (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. 17, Annexation No. LS004 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 9:15 A.M.
- ID 26-1457 HEARING to adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 18, Annexation No. 008 (Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549) (North side of East McKinley Avenue, east of North Temperance Avenue) (Council District 7) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 18 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 008 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 2. ***RESOLUTION - Calling A Special Mailed-Ballot Election (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring Election Results and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien (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. 18, Annexation No. 008 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 9:20 A.M.
- ID 26-1456 HEARING to Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex Territory and Levy a Special Tax Regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 162 (Final Tract Map No. 6502 & 6549) (North side of East McKinley Avenue, east of North Temperance Avenue) (Council District 7) 1. ***RESOLUTION - to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 and Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for Annexation No. 162 (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. 11, Annexation No. 162 (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 9:25 A.M.
- ID 26-1446 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of property rights on a parcel located at the southwest corner of East Shields Avenue and North Fresno Street, to benefit the Shields Avenue Trail - Blackstone to Fresno Project (Council District 7): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a permanent public street easement on a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 445-041-41, owned by Jose R. Gutierrez Gomez, for the construction of the Shields Avenue Trail - Blackstone to Fresno Project 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of a permanent public street easement over, under, through, and across a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 445-041-41, owned by Jose R. Gutierrez Gomez, for the construction of the Shields Avenue Trail - Blackstone to Fresno Project, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires Five Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 9:30 A.M.
- ID 26-1447 Actions pertaining to the acquisition of property rights on a parcel located at 3809 North Sherman Street, to benefit the Blackstone Shields-Dakota AHSC Improvements Project (Council District 4): 1. HEARING to consider a Resolution of Necessity for acquisition of a permanent street easement, a permanent pedestrian easement, and a temporary construction easement for public street, pedestrian walkway, and utility purposes on portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 436-293-08, owned by Adelita Murillo and Carlos Murillo, who may have taken title as Adelita Murillo and Carlos Murillo, Trustees of the Adelita Murillo and Carlos Murillo Living Trust dated September 12, 2022, for the construction of the Blackstone Shields-Dakota Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Improvements Project 2. ***RESOLUTION - Determining that public interest and necessity require acquisition of a permanent street easement, a permanent pedestrian easement, and a temporary construction easement for public street, pedestrian walkway, and utility purposes over, under, through, and across portions of Assessor’s Parcel Number 436-293-08, owned by Adelita Murillo and Carlos Murillo, who may have taken title as Adelita Murillo and Carlos Murillo, Trustees of the Adelita Murillo and Carlos Murillo Living Trust dated September 12, 2022, for the construction of the Blackstone Shields-Dakota AHSC Improvements Project, and authorizing eminent domain proceedings for public use and purpose (Requires 5 affirmative votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 9:35 A.M.
- ID 26-1368 HEARING to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452; Rezone Application No. P24-00452; Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419; Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449; and related Environmental Assessment No. T-6419/P24-00452/P24-00449 for approximately 8.47 acres of property located on the northeast corner of East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive. (Council District 6) 1. ADOPT - Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. T-6419/P24-00452/P24-00449 dated February 27, 2026, for the proposed project pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. RESOLUTION - Approving of Plan Amendment Application No. P24- 00452 proposing to amend the Fresno General Plan and Woodward Park Community Plan to change the planned land use designation for approximately 8.47 acres of property from the Medium Low Density Residential (±2.60 acres) and Commercial Community (±5.87 acres) planned land use designations to the Medium Density Residential (±8.47 acres) (5-12 dwelling units per acres (du/ac)) planned land use designation. 3. BILL - (for Introduction and Adoption) - Approving Rezone Application No. P24-00452 proposing to rezone: approximately 8.47 acres of property from the RS-4 (Single-Unit Residential, Medium Low Density) (±2.60 acres) and CC (Commercial Community) (±5.87 acres) zone districts to the RS-5 (Single-Unit Residential, Medium Density) (±8.47 acres)) zone district. 4. APPROVE - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419 proposing to subdivide approximately 8.47 acres of property into a 53-lot single-unit residential development, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Approval, and contingent upon approval of Plan Amendment Application No. P24-00452, Rezone Application No. P24-00452, Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449, and the related environmental assessment. 5. APPROVE - Planned Development Permit Application No. P24-00449 proposing to modify the RS-5 zone district development standards to allow for a reduction in the minimum building setbacks, lot size, an increase in maximum lot coverage, and private gated streets.Action Item
- 9:40 A.M. JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRESNO JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY
- ID 26-1449 Actions pertaining to issuance and sale of 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds to finance the Pave More Now Projects and Police Department Administration Building Improvements: 1. ***RESOLUTION - Approving the issuance by the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority of lease revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $130 million, authorizing the execution and delivery of a first amendment to master facilities lease, a first amendment to 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 Five 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 (Pave More Now Projects and Police Department Administration Building Improvements), Series 2026, authorizing the execution and delivery of a first supplemental trust agreement, a first amendment master facilities lease, a first amendment master facilities sublease, a bond purchase agreement, and an official statement, and authorizing the taking of all necessary actions relating to issuance of the Series 2026 Bonds. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action) 3. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the release of facilities and amendment of the 2008 Master Facilities Lease and 2008 Master Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Master Lease Projects) and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection therewith. (City action) (Requires Five 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 2008 Master Facilities Lease and 2008 Master Facilities Sublease relating to the Fresno Joint Powers Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Master Lease Projects) and approving the taking of all necessary or desirable actions in connection therewith. (Joint Powers Financing Authority action)Action Item
- CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2.-A. Approval of the Minutes for November 5, 2026, Regular MeetingAction Item
- 2.-B. ***RESOLUTION - Approving an Amendment to the Project Labor Agreement for Citywide Public Work of Improvement Projects (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 2.-C. Award a Product Purchase Contract to UGSI Chemical Feed, Inc. of Vineland, New Jersey in the amount of $356,036.00, for two Dry Polymer Batching Systems (Bid File No. 12700057) (District 6)Action Item
- 2.-D. Actions pertaining to the Traffic Signal Left Turn Phasing Project (Bid File No. 12700398) at North Millbrook Avenue and East Alluvial Avenue (Council District 6): 1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW01105, dated October 12, 2026, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2 2. Award a Construction Contract in the amount of $810,808.00 to Power Design Electric, Inc., of Kingsburg, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for construction of the Traffic Signal Left Turn Phasing Project (Bid File No. 12700398) at North Millbrook Avenue and East Alluvial AvenueAction Item
- 2.-E. Actions pertaining to the lease of city-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Bid File #9704) (District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption per staff determination pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15304/Class 4 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and James F. Cook in the amount of $80,227.05 annually for lease of approximately 305.88 acres of City-owned agricultural land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) for an initial term of four years, plus two optional one-year extensions totaling $481,362 in rentAction Item
- 2.-F. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 29th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to Appropriate $10,500 for the Fiscal Year 2027 Senior Hot Meals Program (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 2.-G. Actions pertaining to the award of Five (5) Service Agreements for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program worksites (RFP No. 12700024) 1. Approve a Service Agreement with Beyond Housing Foundation in the amount not to exceed $28,800.00, for a term of nine months, funding three members 2. Approve a Service Agreement with Community Media Access Collaborative in the amount not to exceed $31,200.00, for a term of nine months, funding three members 3. Approve a Service Agreement with Downtown Association of Fresno dba Downtown Fresno Partnership in the amount not to exceed $41,475.20, for a term of nine months, funding four members 4. Approve a Service Agreement with Poverello House in the amount not to exceed $52,000.00, for a term of nine months, funding five members 5. Approve a Service Agreement with United Way Fresno and Madera Counties in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00, for a term of nine months, funding five members 6. Granting Authority to the City Manager or designee to enter and amend, as needed, Service Agreements with Community-Based Organizations to provide work experience at their worksites funded by the One Fresno Youth Service Corps Program.Action Item
- 2.-H. Actions pertaining to the disposition of the southwest 4.86-acre portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 506-010-14T (Council District 2) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15332/Class 32 (Infill) of the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing Benefit to the Public pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 4-204 Relating to the Disposition of Surplus Real Property (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) 3. Approve the Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property and Escrow Instructions with the Housing Authority of Fresno, for the sale of the 4.86-acre portion of City-owned parcel APN 506-010-14T (portion), for a purchase price of $1,000Action Item
- 2.-I. ***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
- 2.-J. ***BILL- B-28 (Introduced November 5, 2026) (For Adoption) amending Section 15-1302 of the Fresno Municipal Code to permit additional housing types on vacant or underutilized parcels in the (O) Office Zone District (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 2.-K. Actions pertaining to the emergency replacement of existing low security fencing along the frontage of Fresno water storage tank site T-4 located at 401 H Street (Council District 3) 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and Section 15301(d) (Restoration or Rehabilitation) and Class 2, Section 15302 (c) (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 2. ***RESOLUTION - Declaring an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, property and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements without advertised competitive bidding for the emergency replacement of low security fencing along the frontage of water tank site T-4 located at 401 H Street with high security palisade type fencing (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- 2.-L. RESOLUTION - Dedicating portions of City-owned property for public street purposes on East Ventura Street and East El Monte Way, west of South Eighth Street (Council District 5)Action Item
- 2.-M. RESOLUTION - To approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6502, accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on McKinley Avenue just west of Temperance Avenue (Council District 7)Action Item
- 2.-N. RESOLUTION - To approve the Final Map of Tract No. 6549, accepting dedicated public uses offered therein except for dedications offered subject to City acceptance of developer installed required improvements - located on McKinley Avenue just west of Temperance Avenue (Council District 7)Action Item
- 2.-O. RESOLUTION - Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 313-484-15 as Annexation No. 80 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, December 17, 2026, at 9:20 am (Southwest corner of East Belmont Avenue and North Fowler Avenue) (Council District 5)Action Item
- 2.-P. RESOLUTION - Intention to Annex the Territory Known as Assessor’s Parcel No. 435-020-11 as Annexation No. 81 to the City of Fresno Community Facilities District No. 9 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes; and setting the Public Hearing for Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 9:10 am (Southwest corner of West Dakota Avenue and North Blackstone Avenue) (Council District 7)Action Item
- 2.-Q. BILL - (For Introduction) - Adding Section 4-118 to Chapter 4 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to a Veterans’ PreferenceAction Item
- 2.-R. BILL - (For Introduction) Adding Article 27 of Chapter 14 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to the Fresno Police Department Automated License Plate Recognition ProgramAction Item
- 2.-S. ***RESOLUTION - Adopting the 30th Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution No. 2026-159 to reallocate $200,000 from the City Council Department to the Public Works Department for infrastructure projects (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)Action Item
- 2.-T. ***RESOLUTION - Establishing a Policy Restricting the use of City-Owned or City-Controlled Property for Federal Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Action Item
- CONTESTED CONSENT CALENDAR
- GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
- UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION
- PLEASE NOTE: UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR A SPECIFIC TIME AND MAY BE HEARD ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING
- CITY COUNCIL
- CLOSED SESSION
- 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, VeterinarianClosed Session Item
- 5.-B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Case Name(s): City of Fresno v. Fresno Building Healthy Communities, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 19CECG00432, Court of Appeal Case No.: F090084; and Fresno Building Healthy Communities v. City of Fresno, Fresno Superior Court Case No. 19CECG00422, Court of Appeal Case No.: F090085 (PARCS Department)Closed Session Item
- 5.-C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Justin Phoolka, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al; Eastern District Court Case No. 1:24-at-00874Closed Session Item
- 5.-D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(1) Diana Zavala Sedano v. City of Fresno, et al.; Fresno Superior Court Case No. 25CECG04664Closed Session Item
- 5.-E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4): 1 potential caseClosed Session Item
- 5.-F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) Exposure to Litigation: 1 potential caseClosed Session Item
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