Fresno public meetings in 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its October 28, 2024 meeting and adopt the agenda for this session. Commissioners will vote on the consent calendar item that sets the commission’s meeting schedule for calendar year 2025. The board will review the 2025 priorities for survey updates and a monthly status report on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building (HP #227) at 5901 W. Shaw. Additional updates will be given on staff activities, proposed historic districts, architectural review, plaque design, and economic incentive subcommittees.

• Approve October 28, 2024 meeting minutes (ID 24-1498)
• Approve agenda for the December 23, 2024 meeting
• Consent calendar: adopt 2025 Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule (ID 24-1466)
• Review 2025 Priorities for Survey Updates (ID 24-1265)
• Monthly update on Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building, HP #227 at 5901 W. Shaw (ID 24-1499)

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will recommend to the City Council that Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 amend Sections 15-2761 and 15-6802 of the Citywide Development Code concerning tobacco and vapor sales, smoke shops, and definitions. The commission will also vote on a discretionary two‑year extension for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6172/UGM covering about 14.01 acres on the south side of West Herndon Avenue and the east side of North Riverside Drive. Additional agenda items include a workshop on Planning Commission procedures and routine consent‑calendar items.

• ID 24-1696 – Approve a two‑year extension of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6172/UGM for ~14.01 acres near West Herndon Ave and North Riverside Dr.
• ID 24-1671 – Recommend exemption from CEQA and approval of Text Amendment Application No. P23-03410 to amend tobacco and vapor sales sections of the Citywide Development Code.
• ID 24-1171 – Conduct a "Planning Commission 101" workshop on findings and requirements.
• Consent Calendar – Review and approve routine items listed on the consent calendar.
• Public participation – Allow up to 3‑minute public comments on agenda items per Commission bylaws.

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The regular meeting of the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee scheduled for December 17, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold hearings to recommend changes to the FY 2026 Master Fee Schedule and the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines. The body will also receive public input on Measure P allocations and the Parks Master Plan.

• Proposed changes to the PARCS Department Fiscal Year 2026 Master Fee Schedule
• Proposed changes to the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines
• Public input on Measure P allocations
• Updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan
• Annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno. This agreement concerns property tax sharing, sales tax sharing, annexation, and development within the City's sphere of influence.

• Adopt finding that the memorandum is exempt from CEQA
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno regarding tax sharing, annexation, and development

City Council

The City Council will consider updating the Fresno General Plan with a new multi-jurisdictional Housing Element for 2023-2031. Additional items include a hearing on land acquisition for the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project and an agreement regarding affordable single family homes.

• Update to Fresno General Plan with the 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Affordable single family home development at Florence and Walnut/Plumas Avenues
• Eminent domain proceedings for Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project
• Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle contract for $1,421,363.47
• Additional $75,375 in ARPA funding for the Imagination Library program

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation subcommittee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from October 23, 2024. Members will hear reports from the secretary and ADA coordinator, and allow public comments. The meeting concludes with general discussion and adjournment.

• Approval of Disability Advisory Transportation Sub-Committee minutes from October 23, 2024

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will discuss recommended ordinance changes from its Ordinance Review Task Force. The committee will also elect a chair and vice chair for 2025 and review the draft 2025 meeting schedule. Staff will provide updates on the Active Transportation Program and Vision Zero initiatives.

• Ordinance Review Task Force – recommended ordinance changes (Discussion)
• Chair and Vice Chair Elections (Discussion/Action)
• 2025 ATAC Meeting Schedule – draft (Discussion/Action)
• ATP and Vision Zero Update (Staff Report)
• Approval of September and October 2024 meeting minutes

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

This regular meeting of the Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider adopting the South Central Specific Plan, a large-scale land use plan for approximately 5,567 acres, and approve a commercial aviation ground handling lease with G2 Secure Staff at Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

• Adoption of South Central Specific Plan (5,567 acres)
• Approve Non-Exclusive License Agreement with G2 Secure Staff (approx. $1.5M revenue)
• Approve Early Termination of Land Lease with Air Land and Storage Investors
• Hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Arco AM/PM (Council District 1)
• Hearing on Charter School Development Permit (Council District 3)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider and vote on a conditional use permit for a 90‑unit multifamily residential development on about 7.57 acres at the northwest corner of East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive. The commission will adopt the related Environmental Assessment No. P24‑02488 for the project. It will also hear a plan amendment to replace the 2015‑2023 Fresno Housing Element with the 2023‑2031 Multi‑Jurisdictional Housing Element and recommend a CEQA exemption. Both items are sponsored by the Planning and Development Department.

• Conditional Use Permit Application No. P24‑02488 for a 90‑unit multifamily project on 7.57 acres at East Copper Ave & North Portofino Dr – adopt EA and approve permit
• Environmental Assessment No. P24‑02488 (addendum to SEIR) dated Dec 4 2024
• Plan Amendment Application No. P24‑04066 to replace the 2015‑2023 Housing Element with the 2023‑2031 Multi‑Jurisdictional Housing Element
• Recommendation to find the Housing Element amendment exempt from CEQA
• Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the Housing Element amendment

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and approve the meeting schedule for 2025. The body will also receive updates on various programs and grants.

• Election for Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of the Women’s Commission Schedule for Calendar Year 2025
• Update on State Grant
• Update on Feminine Hygiene Program
• Update on Scholarship Program

Historic Preservation Commission

The November 25, 2024 regular meeting of the Fresno Historic Preservation Commission was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Meeting cancelled – no items were considered

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and recommend to the City Council adoption of the South Central Specific Plan and its Final Environmental Impact Report. The proposal also includes repealing the North Avenue Industrial Triangle Specific Plan and part of the Roosevelt Community Plan, updating the General Plan land use map on 1,103 acres, and rezoning 279 acres. Additionally, the Commission will consider a text amendment to allow city-initiated modification of conditional use permits.

• South Central Specific Plan covering approximately 5,567 acres in the South Industrial Priority Area
• Repeal of the North Avenue Industrial Triangle Specific Plan (approx. 930 acres)
• Repeal of overlapping portion of Roosevelt Community Plan (approx. 3,888 acres)
• Update to General Plan Land Use Map on 1,103 acres and rezone of 279 acres
• Text amendment to Fresno Municipal Code Sections 15-4907 and 15-5016 on modification authority for conditional use permits

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

This regular meeting of the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will discuss the PARCS Department's FY 2026 budget build and receive public input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines. The body will also hear comments regarding Measure P allocations and the Parks Master Plan.

• Hearing: Adopt Calendar Year 2025 PRAC Meeting Calendar
• Hearing: Receive input on PARCS FY 2026 budget build
• Hearing: Receive input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines
• Hearing: Receive input on Measure P allocations and Parks Master Plan
• Discussion: San Joaquin River Conservancy comments and request for FY 26 funding

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The November 12, 2024 regular meeting of the Fresno Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission has been cancelled. All agenda items and scheduled business are continued to the December 10, 2024 regular meeting at 6:00 p.M. No decisions or discussions took place at this meeting.

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to handle action items including a final update on the DAC Awards and an evaluation of the commission's mission and purpose. The commission will also hear reports from its transportation and housing subcommittees and consider approval of minutes from October 8, 2024. Public comment is accepted via Zoom or email.

• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024 (ID 24-1562)
• DAC Awards Final Update (ID 24-1563)
• Evaluate DAC Mission and Purpose (ID 24-1564)
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing to consider starting an update of the Tower District Specific Plan, including a new land use map and design standards. Two previously scheduled hearings are continued to November 21: an annexation for Community Facilities District No. 9 and an appeal of a denied conditional use permit for an Arco gas station with alcohol sales. The consent calendar includes contracts for a $2 million trail project in Southwest Fresno, a $1.1 million engineering contract for a grade separation, and a $376,500 grant for energy upgrades at Senior Citizens Village.

• Hearing to initiate Tower District Specific Plan update (P24-02869, P24-02871)
• $2,099,923 construction contract for Southwest Fresno Trail Project (Cal Valley Construction)
• $1,185,261 amendment for Blackstone & McKinley BNSF Grade Separation design (AECOM)
• $376,500 ARPA grant to Senior Citizens Village for energy-efficient lighting and hot water heaters
• Adoption of new MOU with Fresno Airport Public Safety Officers Association (Unit 11)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution requesting the California Air Resources Board (CARB) delay hearings on proposed updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, in order to assess the fiscal impact on taxpayers. This is the only substantive item on the agenda. Public comment will be accepted.

• Resolution requesting CARB delay Low Carbon Fuel Standard hearings to study fiscal impact on taxpayers (ID 24-1553)

Planning Commission

This meeting was cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to the next regular meeting on November 20, 2024. No decisions or discussions took place.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold hearings to receive public input and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the FY 2026 budget for the PARCS Department. The meeting includes workshops on landscape, trails, the Park Ranger Program, and Beautify Fresno to inform future budget planning.

• Hearing on FY 2026 budget recommendations for capital projects, after school, recreation, and community services programs
• Hearing on Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan
• Workshop on FY 2025 Landscape, Trails, Beautification, and San Joaquin River Parkway
• Workshop on FY 2025 Park Ranger Program
• Workshop on FY 2025 Beautify Fresno

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider several resolutions, including annexing territory (Assessor’s Parcel No. 511-250-02) to Community Facilities District No. 9 and authorizing a special tax to fund it. Additional items include a conditional use permit denial for an ABC license at an Arco AM/PM site, multiple historic resource designations, and approval of several grant and contract agreements.

• Resolution to annex territory on the east side of North Blythe Avenue to Community Facilities District No. 9 (ID 24-1411)
• Resolution to levy a special tax for the annexed area for FY 2024‑2025 and future years (ID 24-1411)
• Denial of Conditional Use Permit Application P21-06064 for an off‑sale beer and wine license at an Arco AM/PM station (ID 24-1307)
• Grant agreement with Cultiva La Salud for $700,000 to develop a commercial community kitchen
• Cooperative purchase agreement for up to $8,000,000 per year of gasoline and diesel fuel (Bid File 12500405)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold hearings to make budget recommendations for FY 2026 and define 'Highest Needs' for 2025-2027. The body will also discuss the Parks Master Plan and the San Joaquin River Parkway.

• Recommendation to City Council for the Highest Needs Definition 2025-2027
• Recommendations for the PARCS Department's FY 2026 budget regarding capital projects and community services
• Resolution to create the Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee
• Public input on Measure P allocations and the Parks Master Plan
• Workshop on FY 2025 After School, Recreation, and Community Services Programs

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission – Transportation meets on Oct 23, 2024 to consider several agenda items. It will approve the August 28, 2024 subcommittee minutes, hear an ADA transition update presentation, and vote on the 2025 meeting dates and times for the Transportation Subcommittee. A public comment period and unscheduled communications are also scheduled, though no action can be taken on those items until later meetings.

• Approve August 28, 2024 Transportation Subcommittee minutes (ID 24-1438)
• Presentation: ADA Transition Update by Kristopher Grey, Projects Administrator (ID 24-1439)
• Approve 2025 meeting dates/times for Transportation Subcommittee (ID 24-1440)
• Public comment period for residents (unscheduled communication)
• Member reports and comments

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will review a draft presentation of the Tower District Specific Plan. It will also consider reports from the Ordinance Review Task Force and the World Day of Remembrance. The committee will discuss elections for chair and vice chair and address membership vacancies. Additional items include a traffic collision report and the FY24‑25 work plan.

• Tower District Specific Plan Draft Presentation (ID 24-1441)
• Ordinance Review Task Force report (Discussion/Action, ID 24-1185)
• World Day of Remembrance report (Discussion/Action, ID 24-992)
• Chair and Vice Chair Elections (Discussion, ID 24-1442)
• Traffic Collision Report – October 2024 (Staff Report, ID 24-1445)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to subdivide 47.06 acres for a single-family residential development. The body will also consider an appeal regarding the approval of a K-8 charter school campus and a time extension for a vesting tract map.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6470: Proposed 194-lot single-family residential development on 47.06 acres west of North Willow Avenue
• Appeal of Development Permit P23-03784 and P23-03785: Proposed K-8 charter school campus for Golden Charter Academy on 2.31 acres on West Belmont Avenue
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6391: Request for a two-year extension for 14.79 acres on South Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard

Women's Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Women's Commission for October 16, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the September 17, 2024 minutes. They will receive council district updates and staff updates. A new workshop will be presented on the Tower District Specific Plan design guidelines.

• Approve agenda
• Approve September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (ID 24-1375)
• Council district updates
• Staff updates
• Workshop on Tower District Specific Plan Design Guidelines (ID 24-1376)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold hearings to recommend FY26 budget expenditures for the PARCS Department's capital projects portfolio. The body will also review the final draft of the Parks Master Plan Technical Amendment and receive public input on Measure P allocations.

• Recommendations to City Council for PARCS Department Fiscal Year 2026 budget expenditures
• Review of final draft Parks Master Plan Technical Amendment and Environmental Assessment
• Public input on Measure P allocations
• Discussion of Cultural Art Grant Fund roles and responsibilities
• Subcommittee reports on Highest Needs Neighborhoods and San Joaquin River Parkway

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider multiple resolutions and a bill to annex new territory into Community Facilities District No. 9 and to levy a special tax to fund related improvements. Separate items address the annexation of two parcels (Annexation No. 62 and Annexation No. 59) with accompanying tax measures. The council will also hear a grant application for HUD's PRO Housing program and adopt contracts for several park projects.

• Resolution to annex territory (Assessor’s Parcel 444-092-40) to Community Facilities District No. 9 and authorize a special tax (Annexation No. 62)
• Resolution to annex territory (East Belmont Ave & North Laverne Ave) to Community Facilities District No. 9 and authorize a special tax (Annexation No. 59)
• Bill to levy a special tax for the 2024‑2025 property tax year and future years for District 9 annexations
• Resolution authorizing submission of HUD PRO Housing grant application for affordable housing
• Award of $9,653,846.35 contract to American Paving Co. for South Peach Avenue Park Project

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to approve its 2025 meeting dates and times. The body will also review nominations for the 2024 Achievement Award.

• Approval of 2025 meeting dates and times
• Review of 2024 Achievement Award nominations
• Approval of September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a project to subdivide 11.97 acres into a 105-lot single-family residential development on East Church Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting minutes from August 21 and September 4, 2024.

• Approval of 105-lot single-family residential development on East Church Avenue
• Approval of August 21, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Approval of September 4, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Workshop on the Subdivision Map Act
• Public comment received on September 5, 2024

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on funding allocations for Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and the annual PARCS budget and capital improvement plans. Subcommittee reports on the Parks Master Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and the San Joaquin River Parkway will be discussed. Several workshops will present data on highest‑needs areas, the FY25 Measure P budget, and the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture grant program.

• Subcommittee reports: Parks Master Plan; Highest Needs Neighborhoods; San Joaquin River Parkway
• Workshop – Highest Needs Definition presentation (ID 24-131610)
• Workshop – Review of Measure P FY25 adopted budget and FY26 build schedule (ID 24-132410)
• Workshop – Overview and grant guidelines for Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (IDs 24-131710, 24-131810)
• Public hearing on Measure P allocations, park and arts plan updates, and PARCS budget (ID 24-131012)

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The Disability Advisory Commission will approve meeting dates for 2025 and hear from a speaker regarding housing policy. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and reports from transportation and housing subcommittees.

• Approve 2025 DAC Housing Subcommittee Meeting Dates & Times
• Hear from Clinton Smith on housing policy and tenant prejudice
• Approval of DAC Housing Subcommittee minutes from September 22, 2023
• Reports from Transportation and Housing subcommittees
• Public comment period available

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will receive updates on the Active Transportation Plan, Vision Zero, and a September 2024 traffic collision report. The body will also discuss actions regarding the Ordinance Review Task Force and the World Day of Remembrance.

• Presentation from Fresno County Public Works and Planning Department
• Discussion and action on Ordinance Review Task Force
• Discussion and action on World Day of Remembrance
• Review of September 2024 Traffic Collision Report
• Review of FY24-25 ATAC Workplan

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider recommending that the City Council designate 420 E Terrace Ave to the Local Register of Historic Resources. The body will also discuss replacing a mural on the Bekins Building and review pending legislation regarding historic designations and housing needs.

• Recommendation to designate 420 E Terrace Ave to Local Register of Historic Resources
• Consultation on replacing vinyl mural at 301 Van Ness Ave (Bekins Building)
• Monthly update on Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W. Shaw
• Discussion of pending legislation AB 2580 regarding historic designations and housing
• Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Immigration and Resident Affairs Committee

The committee is holding a special meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of 2024. Members will also discuss a regular meeting schedule through January 2025 and remote public participation options.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2024
• Approval of a regular meeting calendar through January 2025
• Discussion and action on remote public participation for committee meetings
• Approval of March 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Bylaw Subcommittee report

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for September 18, 2024, was cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to October 2, 2024.

Civil Service Board

The regular meeting of the Civil Service Board scheduled for September 18, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda had listed a continued closed session hearing regarding a public employee appeal.

• Continued hearing on appeal ID 24-1070 (Closed Session)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from the September 9 meeting. The committee will also review a draft specific plan update and additional recommendations (ID 24-1269). Other agenda items include council district updates, the chair's report, and staff updates.

• Approve agenda
• Approve meeting minutes (ID 24-1268) from September 9, 2024
• Review draft specific plan update and recommendations (ID 24-1269)
• Council district updates
• Chair's report and staff updates

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss future topics. The body will also receive reports from its transportation and housing subcommittees.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024
• Update on DAC Awards
• Future Topics discussion
• Transportation Subcommittee Report
• Housing Subcommittee Report

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 3 regular meeting (ID 24-1245). It will then review and consider a draft specific plan update and additional committee recommendations (ID 24-1246). The meeting also includes council district updates, a chair's report, staff updates, and any new matters raised.

• Approve agenda
• Approve meeting minutes (ID 24-1245)
• Review draft specific plan update and committee recommendations (ID 24-1246)
• Council district updates
• New matters

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive staff updates, and review a draft plan update along with independent review results and public comments.

• Review and consider Draft Plan update and additional Committee recommendations
• Approve Meeting Minutes for July 30, 2024
• Approve Meeting Minutes for August 20, 2024
• Receive Council District Updates
• Receive Staff Updates

City Council

The City Council will consider an appeal regarding a denied alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor. The body will also review contracts for airport maintenance and bridge repairs, and allocate ARPA funding to community organizations.

• Appeal for ABC Type 21 alcohol license at 2520 East Olive Avenue
• Allocation of $100,000 in ARPA funding to seven community-based organizations
• Construction contract of $587,120 to American Paving Construction Company for bridge maintenance
• Preventative maintenance agreement with SKIDATA, Inc. for Fresno Yosemite International Airport for $404,740
• Property acquisition of $55,600 for the Southwest Fresno Trail Project

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting, approve the agenda and minutes, and receive several reports. Task force reports on ordinance review and World Day of Remembrance will be discussed with possible action. Staff will present an ATP and Vision Zero update, a traffic collision report, and the ATAC work plan. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance Review Task Force (Discussion/Action) – ID 24-1185
• World Day of Remembrance (Discussion/Action) – ID 24-992
• ATP and Vision Zero Update (Staff Report) – ID 24-315
• Traffic Collision Report (Staff Report) – ID 24-1187
• ATAC Workplan (Staff Report) – ID 24-1186

Fresno EIFD Public Financing Authority

The Fresno EIFD Public Financing Authority is holding a special meeting to review and adopt annual reports. The body will hold a hearing and vote on resolutions regarding the reports for fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

• Hearing to consider the resolution to adopt the Fresno EIFD Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• Resolution to adopt the Fresno EIFD Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023-2024
• Approval of minutes for the October 7, 2020, Regular Meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review requests to designate two properties as historic resources. The body will also receive monthly updates on specific historic sites and subcommittee progress.

• Request to designate 1235 N Arthur Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources
• Request to designate 914 F Street to the Local Register of Historic Resources
• Monthly update on the historic “G” sign at 1177 Fulton Street
• Monthly update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W. Shaw
• Updates from Architectural, Plaque Design, and Economic Incentive subcommittees

Immigration and Resident Affairs Committee

The Immigration and Resident Affairs Committee scheduled a special meeting on August 22, 2024, but it was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were acted upon. The agenda had included election of a chair and vice‑chair, approval of a meeting calendar through January 2025, and discussion of remote public participation.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair to serve through 2024 (ID 24-11229‑A)
• Discussion and approval of a regular meeting calendar through January 2025 (ID 24-11239‑B)
• Discussion and action on remote public participation at committee meetings (ID 24-11249‑C)
• Approval of the regular meeting minutes of March 21, 2024 (ID 24-11214‑A)
• Workshop introductions of Councilmember Luis Chavez and City Clerk Todd Stermer

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will approve the July 15 meeting minutes and hear reports from its Cultural Arts, Parks Master, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, and San Joaquin River Parkway subcommittees. A workshop will present the Historic African American Legacy Drive project. The commission will discuss the Expanded Access to Arts and Cultural Fund grant guidelines and hold a hearing on reducing the EAAC grant threshold to $3.0. Members will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2025.

• Approve minutes of the July 15, 2024 regular meeting (ID 24-9785)
• Subcommittee reports: Cultural Arts Plan, Parks Master Plan, Highest Needs Neighborhoods, San Joaquin River Parkway
• Workshop: Historic African American Legacy Drive project (ID 24-110310)
• Hearing: Motion to drop EAAC grant threshold to $3.0 (ID 24-112612)
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2025 (ID 24-97612)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will vote on resolutions to amend Annexation No. 37 of Community Facilities District No. 11, changing the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax and setting a new maximum levy. It will also adopt a resolution to call a special mailed‑ballot election and a resolution to declare the election results. Additional items include a bill to amend Ordinance No. 2011‑11 for the same tax changes, and a hearing to deny an appeal for a Circle “D” Food & Liquor off‑sale alcohol license at 2520 East Olive Avenue.

• Resolution to amend Annexation No. 37 of Community Facilities District No. 11 and levy a new maximum special tax (subject to mayor’s veto)
• Resolution to call a special mailed‑ballot election (subject to mayor’s veto)
• Resolution to declare election results (subject to mayor’s veto)
• Bill to amend Ordinance No. 2011‑11 and levy a changed maximum special tax for FY 2024‑2025 (subject to mayor’s veto)
• Hearing to deny appeal of Conditional Use Permit for Circle “D” Food & Liquor store at 2520 East Olive Avenue (off‑sale beer, wine, & distilled spirits)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review updates on the South Central Specific Plan and the Vision Zero program. Members will also discuss the World Day of Remembrance and the Budget Task Force.

• South Central Specific Plan report from Planning & Development Department
• ATP and Vision Zero Update
• World Day of Remembrance discussion and action
• Budget Task Force discussion and action
• Review of Traffic Collision Report and ATAC Workplan FY24-25

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a large single-family residential subdivision and an eight-unit apartment building. The body will also consider an appeal for a two-lot subdivision and hold a workshop on updated housing law.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6192 for a 128-lot single-family residential development at North Blythe and West Dayton Avenues
• Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03676 for an eight-unit apartment building at 1261 North Ninth Street
• Appeal regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 for a two-lot subdivision at North West and West Olive Avenues
• Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-03377 to modify RS-5 zone district standards
• Workshop on Updated Housing Law

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The regular meeting of the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee scheduled for July 16, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission will meet to review subcommittee reports and member updates. The agenda includes recommendations for scholarship recipients and feminine hygiene program recipients.

• Approval of April 17, 2024, Special Meeting minutes
• Scholarship Subcommittee update
• Feminine Hygiene Subcommittee update
• Recommendation of 5 additional scholarship award recipients
• Recommendation of Feminine Hygiene Program recipients

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, has been cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to the next meeting on August 13, 2024.

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to conduct regular business and address specific action items. The agenda includes leadership selection and taskforce duties.

• Approval of the April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• FY24/25 Chair/Vice Chair Selection
• DAC Awards Taskforce & Duties
• City Council Public Accessibility Act discussion

Women's Commission

The scheduled regular meeting for the Women's Commission on July 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda originally included subcommittee updates and recommendations regarding scholarship and feminine hygiene program recipients.

• Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a rezoning for industrial to commercial use and an appeal regarding a parcel subdivision. The agenda also includes a request for a 326-lot single-family residential development and a multi-family gated community project.

• General Plan Amendment and Rezone for ±2.26 acres at East McKinley and North Fine Avenues
• Appeal regarding Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 for approximately 2.91 acres near West Olive Avenue
• Appeal regarding a 114-unit gated multi-family residential development at 1911 East Copper River Drive
• Plan Amendment and Rezone for a 326-lot single-family residential development near North Armstrong Avenue

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Fresno Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to reconsider the Cultural Arts Subcommittee's list of recommended grantees, including their award amounts, project titles, locations, scopes, and schedules. The commission will vote on accepting these recommended grantees. The agenda also covers standard procedural items and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on reconsideration of PRAC Cultural Arts Subcommittee grant recommendations (ID 24-8876.-A.)
• Review of grant award amounts, project titles, locations, scopes, and schedules
• Vote to accept the recommended cultural arts grantees

City Council

The Fresno City Council is scheduled to hold hearings on an annexation and special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 11 near East Florence Avenue and South Walnut Avenue, and review an annual assessment for the citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District. The council will also rule on an appeal regarding a cannabis retail permit at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road and declare several surplus properties for disposition. During the consent calendar, the council will vote on multiple contracts and grants, including a $20 million HUD loan guarantee for a senior activity center and a $300,000 agreement for encampment resolution funding.

• Hearing to levy a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 11 near East Florence Avenue and South Walnut Avenue
• Hearing on an appeal to uphold a cannabis retail permit at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road
• Approval of a $20 million HUD Section 108 loan guarantee for a senior activity center
• Approval of a $300,000 encampment resolution funding agreement with the Fresno Housing Authority for Promesa Commons
• Approval of a $393,262 purchase of two wheel loaders for the Department of Public Utilities

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The regular meeting scheduled for June 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda originally included the approval of previous meeting minutes and an ADA Transition Update presentation.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review several reports and presentations regarding active transportation. Discussion items include budget task force updates and staff reports on traffic collisions.

• California E-Bike Incentive Project presentation
• Budget Task Force report
• Bi-Annual Report Task Force
• ATP and Vision Zero update
• Traffic Collision Report

City Council

The City Council will vote on the final FY 2025 budget, including salary, position, and appropriation resolutions. The agenda also includes discussions on affordable housing funding, residential waste service charges, and various construction and equipment contracts.

• Vote on FY 2025 Salary, Position Authorization, and Annual Appropriation resolutions
• Proposed contribution of up to $5,000,000 for affordable housing near E. Ventura Street
• Five-year rate plan for residential solid waste service charges
• Construction contract award of $1,599,935 to Avison Construction, Inc. for Kid’s Crossing Traffic Signal Improvements
• Maintenance agreement with AMS.NET, Inc. for $3,311,067.03 for Cisco equipment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a continued matter regarding a parcel map for property near West Olive Avenue. The commission will also review a new application for the annexation and rezoning of approximately 20.23 acres near West Ashlan Avenue.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 for 2.91 acres at North West and West Olive Avenues
• Annexation Application No. P22-03846 for 20.23 acres on West Ashlan Avenue
• Pre-zone Application No. P22-04069 to rezone approximately 19.32 total acres near West Ashlan Avenue

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The scheduled regular meeting for the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee has been cancelled. No specific agenda items or business were processed.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold a hearing to receive public input regarding Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, the Cultural Arts Plan, and the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. The agenda also includes subcommittee reports and discussion of potential dates for a special meeting.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS budget
• Subcommittee report on Cultural Arts Plan
• Subcommittee report on Parks Master Plan
• Subcommittee report on Highest Needs Neighborhoods
• Subcommittee report on San Joaquin River Parkway

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions to acquire property via eminent domain for the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project. Other items include a housing successor annual report, alcohol license appeals, and airport service agreements.

• Acquisition of APN 446-232-39S owned by Westfield Investments and Associates, LLC
• Acquisition of APN 451-134-05 owned by Joseph E. Alanis, Trustee
• Acquisition of APN 451-141-22 owned by Gurpreet Singh Chauhan and Lakwinder Kaur
• Five-year license agreement with Activated Events LLC for concerts at Woodward Park
• Aviation ground handling license with Unifi Aviation, LLC generating approximately $249,984.50 annually

City Council

The City Council is continuing budget hearings. This meeting includes a vote on various budget motions.

• Vote on Budget Motions (ID 24-695)

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting on June 12, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation.

• Notice of Special Meeting (ID 24-840)
• Closed Session: Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation (ID 24-839)

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, has been cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to the next scheduled meeting on July 9, 2024.

City Council

The City Council is continuing its continuous budget hearing session. This meeting follows sessions held on June 3, 4, 5, and 6.

• Budget overflow (ID 24-792)

City Council

The City Council has called a special meeting to conduct business in a closed session. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of the agenda, and a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding 1 potential case of anticipated litigation

City Council

The City Council will continue its budget hearings and consider several public works projects. Key items include the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for federal grant applications and various construction contracts.

• Adoption of the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan including $7,013,935 in CDBG funds
• Appeal hearing regarding an alcohol license for Circle “D” Food & Liquor at 2520 East Olive Avenue
• $5,429,945 contract for Calwa Townsite Phase II Water Main Replacement Project
• $164,842 contract for Belmont Avenue Street Light Replacement Project
• $298,476 agreement for Dickey Park Rehabilitation Project design services

City Council

The City Council is continuing its continuous budget hearing process. This session includes discussions regarding the budgets for the Fire Department, Police Department, Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS), Personnel Services Department, Convention Center / Stadium, and Department of Public Utilities.

• Fire Department budget hearing
• Police Department budget hearing
• Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) budget hearing
• Personnel Services Department budget hearing
• Convention Center / Stadium budget hearing

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a continued matter regarding a parcel map for property near North West and West Avenues. Additionally, they will review a new proposal to amend the General Plan and rezone two parcels at East McKinley and North Fine Avenues.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 for approximately 2.91 acres at North West and West Avenues
• General Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P24-00589 for ±2.26 acres at East McKinley and North Fine Avenues

City Council

The City Council is continuing a continuous meeting for budget hearings. This session focuses on the budgets for several specific city departments.

• Capital Projects Department (ID 24-786)
• Economic Development Department (ID 24-680)
• Planning and Development Department (ID 24-681)
• Public Works Department (ID 24-682)
• Department of Transportation / FAX (ID 24-678)

City Council

The City Council is commencing a continuous series of budget hearings starting June 3, 2024. The hearings will cover various city departments including General Services, Finance, and Airports.

• General Fund Overview (ID 24-665)
• General Services Department (ID 24-667)
• Information Services Department (ID 24-674)
• Finance Department (ID 24-675)
• Budget & Management Studies Department (ID 24-676)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to review budget recommendations. The commission will consider proposed funding for several city departments for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Hearing to adopt Fiscal Year 2025 Measure P budget recommendations for the PARCS, Public Works, Department of Public Utilities, and Capital Projects departments

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The regular meeting scheduled for May 24, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included discussions regarding homeless youth services and affordable housing interest lists.

• RFQ preparation for Homeless Youth Services shelter services
• Upcoming public hearing for the 24-25 Annual Action Plan on June 6
• Fresno and Pinedale affordable housing interest lists available May 23 - June 6

City Council

The City Council will review several text amendments regarding razor wire fencing and alcoholic beverage sales. The meeting also includes discussions on cannabis business appeals, animal center service agreements, and a $3.15 million appropriation for the Fire Department.

• Amendment to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-2009 regarding razor wire fencing locations
• Amendment to Fresno Municipal Code regarding off-site alcohol consumption and market classifications
• Appeal regarding a cannabis retail business at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road
• $3,157,000 appropriation for Fire Department shift replacement and workers' compensation
• $160,000 amendment for spay and neuter services at the Fresno Animal Center

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review task force reports and staff updates regarding active transportation. Discussion items include budget, bike month, and vision zero updates.

• Budget Task Force report
• Bike Month Task Force report
• Bi-Annual Report Task Force report
• Grants update
• ATP and Vision Zero update

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2024, has been cancelled. All items from this agenda have been continued to the June 24, 2024, meeting.

• All agenda items continued to 6/24/24

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will conduct hearings regarding the Mayor’s PARCS Department budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting also includes public input sessions on Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan. Additionally, a list of recommended cultural arts grantees and award amounts will be presented for review.

• Hearing on the Mayor’s PARCS Department budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (ID 24-71712.-A)
• Presentation of recommended cultural arts grantees, award amounts, and project summaries (ID 24-71612.-B)
• Public input session on Measure P allocations and Parks Master Plan updates (ID 24-57012.-C)
• Subcommittee reports regarding the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special meeting to hear the presentation of the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The agenda also includes a proclamation for “Bike Month”.

• Presentation of Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Proclamation for “Bike Month”
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an appeal regarding a two-lot subdivision near North West and West Olive Avenues. The commission will also consider an appeal for an 82-unit private gated multi-family development at 7056 North Prospect Avenue.

• Subdivision of approximately 2.67 acres at the northeast corner of North West and West Olive Avenues
• Construction of an 82-unit private gated multi-family development at 7056 North Prospect Avenue
• Election of Vice Chair

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The regular meeting of the Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission scheduled for May 14, 2024, has been cancelled. All items are continued to the June 11, 2024, meeting.

Disability Advisory Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Disability Advisory Commission scheduled for May 14, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No agenda items were discussed or decided during this session.

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review and consider policy recommendations regarding land use, circulation, and historic preservation. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 30 meeting.

• Review of policy recommendations for Parks and Public Facilities, Conservation and Historic Preservation, Circulation, and Land Use (ID 24-671)
• Approval of April 30, 2024, meeting minutes (ID 24-670)

Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will meet for a special meeting to discuss various audit items. The agenda includes reviews of wireless communications, credit cards, and internal controls.

• Wireless Communications Audit (ID 24-639)
• Credit Card and Reimbursement Audit (ID 24-644)
• Internal Control Review (ID 24-645)
• Update on Existing Audits (ID 24-646)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct closed session discussions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, and release. The agenda includes reviewing findings, scheduling hearing dates, and considering a hearing officer's recommendations.

• Review of findings for continued public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Scheduling a hearing date for a request for continuance of hearing
• Consideration and adoption of Hearing Officer’s findings and recommendations
• Hearing on appeal regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release

City Council

The City Council will consider an amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code regarding where razor wire fencing is permitted. The agenda also includes a zoning appeal for Bauer’s Towing and property actions for 887 Fulton Street.

• Amendment to Fresno Municipal Code regarding razor wire fencing locations
• Zoning appeal for Bauer’s Towing near West Voorman and West Nielsen Avenues
• Annexation and special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 57
• Disposition of 887 Fulton Street to Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
• Maintenance agreement with Caltrans for San Pablo Park art project

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission is considering a text amendment to the Citywide Development Code regarding off-site alcoholic beverage sales and commercial use classifications. The Commission will also review the minutes from the April 3, 2024, meeting.

• Text Amendment P24-01100: updates to alcohol sale and commercial use definitions
• Approval of April 3, 2024, Planning Commission minutes

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review the April 16, 2024, meeting minutes and discuss land use policies for the Tower District Specific Plan Update. Additionally, a workshop is scheduled regarding traffic impacts from the Truck Reroute Study and nearby Caltrans and High Speed Rail projects.

• Approval of April 16, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and discussion of Land Use of the Tower District Specific Plan Update
• Workshop regarding traffic related to the Truck Reroute Study, Caltrans, and High Speed Rail projects

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation will conduct a regular meeting. The agenda includes a review of the Right-of-Way Transition and approval of previous subcommittee minutes.

• Approval of the Disability Advisory Transportation Sub-Committee Minutes from December 13, 2023
• Right-of-Way Transition Review by ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review task force reports and staff updates regarding city transportation projects. Discussion items include the Blackstone Project update and traffic collision reports.

• Bike Month Task Force report
• Budget Task Force report
• Group Representation vote
• ATP and Vision Zero update
• Blackstone Project update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review and comment on the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Fresno Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Project. The meeting also includes an update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building and planning for May's Historic Preservation Month.

• Review of Environmental Impact Report notice for Fresno Air Traffic Control Tower Relocation Project
• Adoption of the City’s CLG 2022-2023 Annual Report
• Update on Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W. Shaw
• Discussion of May Historic Preservation Month events

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including land acquisitions for the Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project. They are also considering a major development project for a Costco warehouse, carwash, and fuel station at West Herndon Avenue and North Riverside Drive. Additionally, the council will meet with the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority regarding investment funds.

• Rezoning and permits for ±22.4-acre Costco Commercial Center Project
• Eminent domain proceedings for Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (APN 444-314-20S)
• Eminent domain proceedings for Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project (APN 451-071-35)
• Authorization of finance officers for JPFA and City funds
• Special Tax and annexation for Community Facilities District Number 9

Planning Commission

The commission will review a proposal to subdivide 7.95 acres at West Church and South Thorne Avenues into 58 single-family homes. The meeting also includes consideration of a recommendation to the City Council regarding where razor wire fencing is permitted under the Fresno Municipal Code.

• Proposed 58-lot single-family residential development at West Church and South Thorne Avenues
• Text amendment to Fresno Municipal Code regarding locations for razor wire fencing
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tract Map No. 6411

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission is holding a special meeting to receive subcommittee updates. The commission will take action on recommending scholarship award recipients and feminine hygiene product program recipients.

• Recommendation of Scholarship Award Recipients (ID 24-550)
• Recommendation of Feminine Hygiene Product Program Recipients and amounts (ID 24-551)
• Scholarship Subcommittee Update (ID 24-548)
• Feminine Hygiene Product Subcommittee Update (ID 24-549)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review upcoming Caltrans projects and closures in the Tower District. The agenda also includes workshops on California High-Speed Rail projects and discussions regarding circulation and land use for the Tower District Specific Plan Update.

• Caltrans workshop on upcoming Tower District projects and closures
• California High-Speed Rail workshop regarding upcoming projects
• Review of circulation policy for the Tower District Specific Plan Update
• Review of land use policy for the Tower District Specific Plan Update

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold hearings regarding Measure P allocations, department budgets, and capital improvement plans. The meeting also includes a kickoff for the Highest Needs Neighborhood Update.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and PARCS Department Budget
• Kick-off of the Highest Needs Neighborhood Update
• Resolution to create the San Joaquin River Conservancy Parkway Subcommittee
• Update on Parks Master Plan Technical Amendment adoption

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission will review the status of the 2024 scholarship program and grants. Action items include directions for reallocating grant funding and determining scholarship award recipients and amounts.

• Direction to reallocate 2024 Grant Funding
• Recommendations of Scholarship Award Recipients and amounts
• Direction regarding budgeted marketing items in State Grant
• Discussion regarding the 2024 scholarship award presentation at a City Council meeting
• Scholarship Subcommittee Update

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024, has been cancelled. All agenda items are continued to the next meeting on May 14, 2024.

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to review previous minutes and hear reports. The agenda includes presentations regarding a Right-of-Way Transition Plan and the DAC Awards Timeline.

• Approval of the March 12, 2024, Regular DAC Minutes
• Presentation: Right-of-Way Transition Plan
• Presentation: DAC Awards Timeline
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a permit for a multi-tenant commercial project featuring a Starbucks Café at South Martin Luther King Boulevard and East Church Avenue. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for approximately 35.59 acres near North Friant Road and an agreement for affordable housing on Florence Avenue.

• Proposed 5,781 square foot multi-tenant building with Starbucks Café at S Martin Luther King Blvd and E Church Ave
• Rezone application for approximately 35.59 acres near N Friant Rd and E Silaxo Rd
• Affordable housing development agreement for 3.05 acres at Florence and Walnut/Plumas Avenue
• Consultant services agreement with MGT of America Consulting, LLC not to exceed $29,750 per year

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use matters, including a residential subdivision and various project appeals. These items include discussions on parcel maps, tract maps, and commercial facility permits.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 2023-13 for 2.91 acres at North West and West Olive Avenues
• Tentative Tract Map No. 6411 for a 58-lot single-family residential development at West Church and South Thorne Avenues
• Appeal regarding a truck parking facility and repair service center at West Barstow and North Contessa Avenues
• Appeal regarding an alcohol license request for Circle “D” Food & Liquor at 2520 East Olive Avenue

Civil Service Board

The scheduled meeting for the Fresno Civil Service Board on April 3, 2024, was cancelled. No substantive business items or public hearings were listed on the agenda.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct a regular meeting including the approval of previous minutes. The agenda includes closed sessions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, and release.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 17, and 22, 2024
• Closed session: Review of findings for public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: Consideration of request for continuance of hearing

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the California High Speed Rail Authority and Vision Zero. Members are also scheduled to discuss reports from the Bike Month and Budget task forces.

• California High Speed Rail Authority Update
• Bike Month Task Force discussion/action
• Budget Task Force discussion/action
• ATP and Vision Zero Update
• Traffic Collision Report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will hold a workshop regarding High Speed Rail station area facilities and their impact on historic resources. Staff will also provide an update on including 3504 E Huntington Blvd in the Huntington Boulevard Historic District. The meeting includes monthly updates on specific historic landmarks and subcommittee reports.

• Workshop on High Speed Rail station area facilities and impact on historic resources
• Update to include 3504 E Huntington Blvd in the Huntington Boulevard Historic District
• Monthly update regarding the historic “G” sign at 1177 Fulton Street
• Monthly update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W. Shaw

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The regular meeting scheduled for March 22, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No items were discussed or decided.

Civil Service Board

The scheduled meeting for the Civil Service Board on March 22, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or items are listed for discussion.

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several land use applications, including a multi-tenant commercial project at South Martin Luther King Boulevard and East Church Avenue. The council will also consider a petition for a public workshop regarding affordable housing and review various city contracts and fee changes.

• Commercial development with Starbucks Café at S MLK Blvd and E Church Ave
• Medical office building construction on East Gettysburg Avenue
• $100,000 ARPA funding allocation for Fresno Police Neighborhood Watch operations
• Storage and shredding contract with Pacific Storage Company up to $125,000 per year
• $59,135 agreement with Yao Engineering for wastewater facility design

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a large-scale rezone application for property near North Friant Road. Additionally, the commission will consider an appeal regarding a Cannabis Conditional Use Permit for a retail business at 4555 East Kings Canyon Road.

• Rezone Application No. P23-02992 involving multiple parcels between North Friant Road and East Silaxo Road
• Appeal of Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-03086 for 4555 East Kings Canyon Road
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from February 21, 2024
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from March 6, 2024

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review a presentation by the WRT consultant team regarding proposed Specific Plan policies for Public Spaces and Historic Preservation. The agenda also includes subcommittee updates and the approval of meeting minutes from February 2023.

• Presentation on proposed Public Spaces and Historic Preservation policies
• Updates from Public Spaces and Historic Preservation subcommittees
• Approval of February 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of February 27, 2023, meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will host public input hearings regarding Measure P allocations, the PARCS Department Budget, and Capital Improvement Plans. Members will also discuss subcommittee reports for the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan. Additionally, the body will consider establishing a new committee for highest needs neighborhoods.

• Hearing to adopt a resolution establishing the Highest needs Neighborhoods Committee
• Workshop on Measure P expenditures and San Joaquin River Parkway boundaries
• Public input hearing for Measure P allocations and PARCS Department Budget
• Discussion regarding potential establishment of a San Joaquin River Conservancy Parkway subcommittee
• Subcommittee reports on the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan

Civil Service Board

The scheduled meeting of the Fresno Civil Service Board for March 13, 2024, was cancelled. No business or items were presented for discussion or decision.

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Commission will meet to review the annual rent increase application packet. The agenda also includes a request to approve the minutes from the February 13, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approval of the February 13, 2024, regular meeting minutes
• Workshop: Review of Annual Rent Increase Application Packet

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will review the minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Disability Access and Educational Fund Annual Report. Reports from the transportation and housing subcommittees are also scheduled.

• Approval of February 13, 2024, meeting minutes (ID 24-380)
• Disability Access and Educational Fund Annual Report (ID 24-381)
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

Civil Service Board

The scheduled meeting for the Civil Service Board on March 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included a closed session regarding a public employee dismissal appeal (ID 24-300).

• Meeting cancellation

City Council

The City Council will review several land use applications, including a Costco Commercial Center project near West Herndon Avenue. The agenda also includes a proposal for 112 affordable senior housing units and a special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 11.

• Costco Commercial Center Project at W Herndon Ave and N Riverside Dr
• 112 affordable dwelling units for seniors at E Tulare St and N Helm Ave
• Special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 11
• Amendments to the Graffiti Abatement Ordinance

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct closed session reviews. The council will consider the performance, employment, or discipline of the City Attorney and the City Clerk.

• Performance evaluation of City Attorney (ID 24-364)
• Performance evaluation of City Clerk (ID 24-367B)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use applications and appeals. This includes a proposal to convert office space into 16 residential units and an appeal regarding an alcohol license for a service station on West Shaw Avenue.

• Conversion of office spaces into 16 multi-family residential units near North Van Ness Avenue
• Appeal regarding an alcohol license for a proposed Arco AM/PM at 4390 West Shaw Avenue
• Appeal regarding the zoning status of Bauer’s Towing near West Voorman and West Nielsen Avenues

Civil Service Board

The scheduled meeting for the Civil Service Board on March 6, 2024, has been cancelled. No business or public hearings are currently scheduled for this session.

Civil Service Board

The scheduled Fresno Civil Service Board meeting for March 5, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda had included closed sessions regarding public employee discipline and appeals.

Women's Commission

The Commission will discuss the status of prior year funding and a state grant. Members will also receive updates on the Hygiene Product and Scholarship committees.

• Reallocation of funds in State Grant budget per City Attorney recommendation
• Women’s Commission Scholarship Program discussion
• Status of State Grant (ID 24-340)
• Budgeted marketing items for State Grant (ID 24-344)
• Hygiene Product Committee update (ID 24-336)

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The regular meeting for the Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation scheduled for February 28, 2024, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding the Brown Act and city mobility behavior. Discussion items include reports from the Bike Month and 2025 Event task forces.

• Brown Act & Advisory Boards Presentation
• FSU - City of Fresno Mobility Behavior Presentation
• Bike Month Task Force report
• 2025 Event Task Force report
• ATP and Vision Zero Update

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding land use concepts for the Tower District Specific Plan. The agenda also includes a discussion on a policy recap. Staff updates and council district updates are scheduled.

• Presentation on Land Use Concepts (ID 24-307)
• Policy Recap Discussion (ID 24-308)

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for February 26, 2024, was cancelled. All agenda items were continued to the March 25, 2024, meeting.

• No items were presented due to the meeting cancellation.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold a hearing regarding Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, the Cultural Arts Plan, and department budgets. The commission will also consider establishing the San Joaquin River Conservancy Parkway Committee.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and PARCS Department Budget
• Hearing to establish the San Joaquin River Conservancy Parkway Committee

City Council

The City Council will review a development permit for an office/warehouse project near North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues. Other items include airport safety management, construction contracts for acoustic treatment near the airport, and various grant appropriations.

• Development Permit Application P21-02699 for an office/warehouse project on ± 48.03 acres
• $180,000 amendment to Landry Consulting LLC for Airport Safety Management Systems
• $794,000 construction contract to S&L Specialty Construction for airport acoustic treatment
• $38,700 Cal Recycle Grant Funding appropriation
• $58,000 consultant agreement with Moss Adams, LLC for Youth Jobs Corps Program evaluation

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission is reviewing several land use applications. These include a large commercial center, a medical office complex on East Gettysburg Avenue, and an affordable housing development for seniors.

• Proposed ±219,216 square-foot Costco warehouse and carwash at West Herndon Avenue and North Riverside Drive
• Development of 112 affordable senior housing units at East Tulare Street and North Helm Avenue
• Construction of medical office buildings totaling approximately 16,370 square feet at 3147 East Gettysburg Avenue
• Text amendment to Fresno Municipal Code regarding subdivision map revision findings

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review updates from five subcommittees regarding the implementation of the Tower District Specific Plan. The agenda also includes a presentation on land use concepts and an update from Public Works on Van Ness tree maintenance.

• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public Works update on Van Ness Tree Maintenance
• Updates from five subcommittees regarding the Tower District Specific Plan
• Presentation on Land Use Concepts

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The commission will hold a hearing on a rent increase application submitted by Fresno Estates LP for the Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park. The body will decide whether to approve the requested $75,900.00 increase or an alternative amount based on Fresno Municipal Code.

• Rent increase application for Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park (ID 24-193)
• Requested rent increase of $75,900.00 by Fresno Estates LP
• Approval of January 9, 2024 meeting minutes (ID 24-203)

Disability Advisory Commission

The commission will hold a discussion regarding Fresno housing with Brandon Sisk from Planning and Development. The meeting also includes reports from the ADA Coordinator and updates from the transportation and housing subcommittees.

• Discussion on Fresno housing with Brandon Sisk (ID 24-242)
• Approval of January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• ADA Coordinator and DAC Secretary reports
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding a zoning inquiry for Bauer’s Towing. The matter involves whether the business conforms to specific city policy and its status as a legal non-conforming use. The commission will also review minutes from the January 3, 2024 meeting.

• Zoning appeal for Bauer’s Towing located between West Voorman and West Nielsen Avenues
• Approval of January 3, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a hearing regarding an office/warehouse project on approximately 48 acres. The council will also consider certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and upholding Planning Commission approvals for four buildings totaling roughly 901,438 square feet.

• Development permit for ~901,438 square feet of office/warehouse space
• $750,000 contract for facility security systems with Johnson Controls Inc.
• $277,210 change order for the Veterans Boulevard North Extension Project
• $665,000 HUD grant appropriation for the Community Project Fund
• $2,333,600 appropriation for Department of Public Works infrastructure

Civil Service Board

The regular meeting scheduled for January 30, 2024, has been cancelled because the appellant withdrew. No other business was conducted.

Civil Service Board

The regular meeting scheduled for January 29, 2024, has been cancelled because the appellant withdrew. The agenda originally included a hearing on an appeal regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Cancellation of Regular Meeting due to appellant withdrawal

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The regular meeting of the Disability Advisory Commission - Housing scheduled for January 26, 2024, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee

The January 25, 2024, meeting of the Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The scheduled agenda included several audits sponsored by the Finance Department.

• Wireless Communications Audit (ID 24-170)
• Credit Card and Reimbursement Audit (ID 24-172)
• Internal Control Review (ID 24-173)
• Update on Existing Audits (ID 24-174)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding Safe Streets for Students. Members will also discuss task force reports and the ATAC yearly plan.

• Safe Streets for Students Presentation (ID 24-153)
• Memorial Fund Task Force discussion (ID 24-134)
• Welcoming & Member Onboarding Taskforce discussion (ID 24-135)
• ATAC Yearly Plan discussion (ID 24-137)
• ATP and Vision Zero Update discussion (ID 24-136)

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and establish two new committees. These committees are designated for a Scholarship Program and a Feminine Hygiene Program.

• Approval of December 11, 2023, special meeting minutes
• Creation of Scholarship Program committee
• Creation of Feminine Hygiene Program committee

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The special meeting scheduled for January 23, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included a hearing regarding a rent increase application for Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park.

• Rent increase application for Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park (Owner: Fresno Estates LP)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct a closed session hearing regarding an appeal for public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The meeting also includes time for unscheduled communications from the public.

• Appeal ID 24-45 regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will consider a development permit for the redevelopment of 2411 East Shields Avenue. Other items include an annual election of leadership, a workshop on Historic Highway 99, and various monthly updates on local historic sites.

• Development Permit Application P 23-02525 for 2411 East Shields Avenue
• Consultation regarding Development Permit application P 23-01976 at 1470 E Bulldog Lane
• Annual Election of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Workshop regarding Historic Highway 99
• Update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe building at 5901 W Shaw

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, and the Cultural Arts Plan. The meeting also includes a workshop regarding West Fresno Community Centers planning.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and PARCS budget
• Workshop on West Fresno Community Centers outreach training and toolkit
• Subcommittee reports for the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan

City Council

The City Council will consider a text amendment regarding the deferral of subdivision improvements. The agenda also includes several resolutions for grant applications, fee updates, and contract approvals.

• Text Amendment Application No. P23-02443 regarding deferral of sidewalk construction, driveway approaches, and street trees
• Grant application to California Interagency Council on Homelessness for encampment resolution funding
• Liquid Natural Gas fuel contract with Clean Energy of Newport Beach not to exceed $2,059,500 per year
• PG&E grant reimbursement of $34,938.10 for 2023 cooling center operations
• Heritage Estates homeownership development agreement for $3,062,689 and mortgage assistance up to $1,400,000

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct a regular meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes continued business regarding a closed session for public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Closed Session: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (ID 24-43)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2024, has been cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to the next meeting on February 7, 2024.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes from the January 8, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a hearing on an appeal and a closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Approval of January 8, 2024, meeting minutes (ID 24-93)
• Hearing on appeal
• Closed session regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 24-43)

City Council

The City Council will meet to elect leadership and approve various city contracts. Items include allocating nearly $1 million for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps and several public works agreements.

• Election of Council President and Vice President
• Renew Vector Solutions software license for Fire Department up to $335,735
• Award TRC Solutions, Inc. contract for zero-emission vehicle transition plan for $147,221 plus $10,000 contingency
• Allocate $985,992.62 to six organizations for One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps
• Approve Peters Engineering Group agreement for $154,000 for Cedar Avenue Roadway Improvements

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will hold a closed session to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The meeting also includes roll call and opportunities for unscheduled public communication.

• Closed Session ID 24-40 regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Commission will hold a hearing on a rent increase application from Fresno Estates LP for the Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park. Members will also consider adopting an updated rent increase application schedule for all mobilehome parks.

• Rent increase hearing for Fresno Mobile Home & RV Park (requesting $75,900.00)
• Adoption of an updated rent increase application schedule
• Approval of November 2023 meeting minutes

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to discuss DAC Awards and the Blue Curb Policy. The agenda also includes reports from the Secretary, ADA Coordinator, and various subcommittees.

• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• DAC Awards discussion
• Blue Curb Policy discussion
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct closed sessions to consider a request for a continuance of a disciplinary hearing. The board also has a scheduled hearing on appeal related to public employee dismissal or release.

• Request for continuance of a disciplinary hearing (ID 24-79)
• Hearing on appeal regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 24-40)
• Approval of December 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will review an appeal regarding a multi-tenant commercial development featuring a Starbucks Café. The commission will also consider an appeal related to a zoning inquiry for Bauer’s Towing.

• Proposed Starbucks Café and drive-thru at S MLK Blvd and E Church Ave
• Zoning inquiry appeal for Bauer’s Towing near W Voorman and W Nielsen Avenues
• Approval of November 15, 2023, and December 6, 2023 meeting minutes