Fresno public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve the 2026 meeting schedule, review Section 106 reports for two properties, and establish a Municipal Code Review Subcommittee.

• Adoption of 2026 Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule
• Review of Section 106 Report for 887 Fulton Street
• Review of Section 106 Report for 716 W. Kearney Boulevard
• Establishment of Municipal Code Review Subcommittee
• Workshop on Solar Rights Act

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific Plan, which covers approximately 9,000 acres and includes certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report. The Council will also consider vacating two portions of right-of-way, an annexation and development permit for medical offices near Nees and Willow Avenues, and renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District. Under the consent calendar, several ordinances are up for final adoption, including those related to cart abandonment, tobacco exposure to minors, camping in public places, unauthorized use of trash containers, and wage theft.

• Adoption of Southeast Development Area Specific Plan for ~9,000 acres (Council District 6 and 4)
• Vacation of city-owned right-of-way at Tuolumne Street and Fulton Street and at Tuolumne Street and Van Ness Avenue
• Annexation and development permit for three medical/professional office buildings at East Nees and North Willow Avenues
• Renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District (FCTBID) after majority protest proceedings
• Final adoption of five ordinances: cart abandonment, tobacco exposure to minors, camping ban, unauthorized trash container use, and wage theft prosecution

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, is cancelled. The meeting was to be held at Fresno City Hall.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street
• Location: Ted C Wills, 770 N San Pablo Avenue

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will consider two appeals of previously approved permits. The first appeal (ID 25-1648) concerns a conditional use permit for a 6,450‑sq‑ft banquet hall with a Type 47 ABC liquor license in Council District 4. The second appeal (ID 25-1254) concerns a development permit for a 4,900‑sq‑ft commercial truck‑repair shop on about 2.23 acres on West North Avenue in Council District 3. For each item the Commission is instructed to deny the appeal and uphold the department’s original approval.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for 6,450‑sq‑ft banquet hall with Type 47 ABC license (ID 25‑1648)
• Appeal of Development Permit for 4,900‑sq‑ft truck‑repair shop on 2.23 acres (ID 25‑1254)
• Public hearing with up to 3‑minute testimony per speaker per Rule No. 13
• Agenda approval and consent calendar items
• Reports by commissioners on continued matters

Building Standards Appeals Board

The regular meeting of the Building Standards Appeals Board scheduled for December 16, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will consider a resolution to establish a Measure P 5‑Year Evaluation Subcommittee. It will also hold public hearings for input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program and on allocations for Measure P, the Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and the PARCS budget and capital projects. Additional workshops will review the Measure P 2024 Annual Report, its five‑year evaluation, and the internship pathway program.

• Hearing to adopt resolution creating Measure P 5‑Year Evaluation Subcommittee (ID 25-172311)
• Hearing to receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (ID 25-169711)
• Hearing to receive public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and PARCS budget and capital improvements (ID 25-169811)
• Workshop reviewing Measure P 2024 Annual Report (ID 25-17109)
• Workshop overview of Measure P 5‑Year Evaluation (ID 25-17119)

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission's Transportation subcommittee is meeting to approve minutes from April 23, 2025, welcome new member Elizer Andres, and discuss appointment suggestions. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions, contracts, or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from the April 23, 2025 DAC Transportation Sub-committee meeting
• Introduction and welcome of new member Elizer Andres
• Discussion of appointment suggestions for the subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the meeting agenda and the April 23, 2025 transportation minutes, each by a 4‑0 vote. Introduction of new member Elizer Andres was deferred to the February 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion by Derrick, seconded by Zweifler, vote 4‑0)
• Approved April 23, 2025 transportation minutes (motion by Vargas, seconded by Zweifler, vote 4‑0)
• Deferred introduction of new member Elizer Andres to February 2026 meeting

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The commission's next meeting is set for January 9, 2026 at City Hall, 2nd floor, 2600 Fresno Street.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will hold a closed session to continue a public employee discipline/dismissal review and schedule a discipline appeal hearing. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Closed session - Continued Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release - Review of Findings (ID 25-1669)
• Closed session - Schedule meeting(s) for a Public Employee Discipline Appeal Hearing (ID 25-1670)

The Civil Service Board approved the meeting minutes. It approved and signed item ID 25-1669 concerning a public employee discipline case. In new business, the Board discussed and set the date for a public employee discipline appeal hearing, scheduling it for March 24, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 a.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Approved and signed ID 25-1669 closed‑session discipline case (no vote tally provided)
• Scheduled public employee discipline appeal hearing for March 24, 2026 (no vote tally provided)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider several major actions, including adopting a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 9, adopting the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan, and approving multiple contracts and purchases. Items on the agenda range from land‑use and zoning updates to public‑safety equipment acquisitions and vehicle procurement. The council will also hear public comments for the 2026‑2027 HUD Annual Action Plan and consider ordinance amendments related to carts, tobacco, camping, and wage theft.

• Resolution to annex territory and levy a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 72 (Council District 5)
• Resolution to adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and update related land‑use maps
• Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 with American Paving Company for $37,935.87 for Mariposa Plaza Reconstruction
• Approve award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Fire Apparatus Solutions for two Smeal heavy fire apparatuses totaling $2,948,458
• Approve purchase contract to Swanson Fahrney Ford for 10 Ford vehicles totaling $414,186

The council approved three resolutions (2025-338, 2025-339, 2025-340) and adopted Bill B-55, which introduces a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 9 Annexation No. 72. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one absent. No public comment was received on the items.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-338 (Aye: Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Vang, Richardson, Esparza; Absent: Maxwell)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-339 (Aye: Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Vang, Richardson, Esparza; Absent: Maxwell)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-340 (Aye: Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Vang, Richardson, Esparza; Absent: Maxwell)
• Introduced and adopted Bill B-55 (Aye: Karbassi, Arias, Perea, Vang, Richardson, Esparza; Absent: Maxwell)
• Moved consent calendar items 2‑L, 2‑P, and 2‑V to contested consent for further discussion
• Removed agenda items 5‑D, 10:00 A.M. (ID 25‑1585), and 2‑E (cost correction) from the agenda

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will consider a 93-lot residential subdivision and an annexation of agricultural land for a medical office complex. The body will also adopt the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Adoption of 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6248 for 93-lot residential development
• Annexation of 10.55 acres for medical office complex
• Pre-zone application for Community Commercial zoning
• Environmental Assessment for the Nees-Willow project

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will consider several actions, including nominating a new chair and vice chair for FY 2026, discussing the City Council's modification of Downtown Loop limits tied to the Active Transportation Plan update, and holding a hearing to adopt a resolution establishing the Bike Month 2026 Task Force. The committee will also vote on resolutions to dissolve two existing task forces and receive staff updates on transportation projects and safety plans.

• Nominate Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2026 (ID 25-16115.A)
• Discuss City Council approval to modify Downtown Loop limits as part of the Active Transportation Plan 30% engineered designs (ID 25-16225.B)
• Hear and adopt resolution establishing the Bike Month 2026 Task Force (ID 25-16385.C)
• Resolution to dissolve the Biannual Report Task Force Subcommittee (ID 25-16056.A)
• Resolution to dissolve the World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force (ID 25-16076.B)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the December agenda and the October meeting minutes, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It adopted a resolution to establish the Bike Month 2026 Task Force, also by a 6‑0 vote. The committee then approved the dissolution of the Biannual Report Task Force and the World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force, each with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved December agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved creation of Bike Month 2026 Task Force (6-0)
• Approved dissolution of Biannual Report Task Force (6-0)
• Approved dissolution of World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force (6-0)

Building Standards Appeals Board

The Building Standards Appeals Board will meet to adopt its 2026 meeting schedule, elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, and participate in a workshop on the board's role and open meeting laws. No appeals or substantive code-related matters are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily administrative and procedural.

• Adoption of the 2026 Building Standards Appeals Board meeting schedule
• Election of board chairperson and vice chairperson
• Workshop on the role of the Building Standards Appeals Board and applicable open meeting laws

The agenda and consent calendar were each approved unanimously (4‑0). The board elected Imelda Golik as Chair and Scott Vincent as Vice Chair, also unanimously (4‑0). The December 16 meeting was announced as cancelled because there were no items. The meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m.

• Agenda approved (4‑0)
• Consent calendar approved (4‑0)
• Imelda Golik elected Chair (4‑0)
• Scott Vincent elected Vice Chair (4‑0)
• December 16 meeting cancelled (no vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider several items, including a request to approve facade renovations for the Rosenberg Brothers Packing Warehouse at 1844 S Cherry Ave. It will also review a Mills Act historic property contract for the Maria & JB Cella Home at 3504 E Huntington Blvd and a re‑roof permit for the Wild Home (HP #229) at 567 E Clinton Ave. The agenda includes the annual reappointment of subcommittees and staff updates. Each item will be preceded by staff and applicant presentations and public testimony.

• Approve facade renovation application B 25-03423 for 1844 S Cherry Ave (Rosenberg Brothers Packing Warehouse)
• Consider Mills Act historic property contract for Maria & JB Cella Home, 3504 E Huntington Blvd (APN 46118201)
• Consider re‑roof permit application B25-11291 for Wild Home (HP #229) at 567 E Clinton Ave
• Annual reappointment of Historic Preservation Commission subcommittees
• Staff updates and Architectural Review Subcommittee update

City Council

The Council holds a public hearing to adopt the Tower District Specific Plan, related design standards, and certify the environmental impact report. A separate public meeting addresses renewal of the Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District. The consent calendar includes ordinance amendments on carts, tobacco, camping, trash containers, and wage theft, a $300,000 grant to Marjaree Mason Center, and property acquisition for the H Street Parking Structure.

• Public hearing: Tower District Specific Plan adoption including EIR certification and rezoning of ~138 acres (ID 25-1086)
• Public meeting: proposed renewal of Fresno-Clovis Tourism Business Improvement District (ID 25-1565)
• Ordinance amendments: unlawful cart possession, tobacco exposure to minors, camping prohibition, unauthorized trash containers, wage theft criminal prosecution (ID 25-1571)
• Grant agreement: $300,000 to Marjaree Mason Center for Domestic Violence Crisis Response Team (ID 25-1456)
• Property acquisition: fee title to 2.39 acres for H Street Parking Structure project (ID 25-XXXX)

The City Council approved the agenda as amended with a 6‑0 vote (one member absent). Several items were tabled: the amendment of various ordinances (ID 25-1571) to Dec 4 2025 and the resolution to terminate the agreement with Campbell Strategy & Advocacy LLC (ID 25-1583). Seven other items were moved from the consent calendar to the contested consent calendar for further discussion.

• Agenda approved as amended (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Item 2-B (ID 25-1571) amendment of various ordinances tabled to Dec 4 2025
• Item 2-Y (ID 25-1583) resolution to terminate agreement with Campbell Strategy & Advocacy LLC tabled with no return
• Item 2-D (ID 25-1547) acquisition of fee title interest for H Street Parking Structure moved to contested consent
• Item 2-J (ID 25-1566) text amendment application P24-00794 moved to contested consent
• Item 2-K (ID 25-1519) thirteenth amendment to FY 2026 Salary Resolution moved to contested consent
• Item 2-L (ID 25-1554) sixth amendment to services agreement with Orange Avenue Disposal moved to contested consent
• Item 2-O (ID 25-1496) bill to amend uncodified ordinance for special speed zones moved to contested consent

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

This regular meeting of the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place; the agenda only contained procedural items.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will consider an office building permit and a large-scale Southeast Development Area Specific Plan. The commission will also review an annexation request and a continued development permit.

• Consideration of Development Permit P25-01440 for an 8,000-square-foot office building at East Herndon Avenue and North Fresno Street
• Public hearing to adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan covering approximately 9,000 acres
• Recommendation to adopt an Environmental Assessment for the annexation of 1.89 acres on West San Jose Avenue

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission meeting is largely procedural: approving September 2025 minutes, hearing member and staff reports, and taking public comment. Action items include appointing Elizer Andres to the Transportation Subcommittee and approving the 2026 meeting calendar for the commission and its subcommittee. No major policy changes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of Disability Advisory Commission minutes from September 9, 2025
• Appointment of Elizer Andres to the Transportation Subcommittee
• Review and approval of 2026 meeting dates for the DAC and Transportation Subcommittee

The Disability Advisory Commission approved the appointment of Elizer Andres to the Transportation Subcommittee by a 3‑0 vote. The commission also approved the proposed 2026 meeting schedule for both the DAC and its Transportation Subcommittee by the same vote count. Agenda and minutes for the meeting were approved as well. No public comments were received.

• Approved appointment of Elizer Andres to Transportation Subcommittee (3-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates for DAC and Transportation Subcommittee (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved September 9 minutes as amended (3-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on the PARCS Department's FY 2027 budget, receive input, and vote on recommendations to the City Council. Other hearings include adopting the 2026 meeting calendar, receiving input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program, and discussing Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan.

• Hearing and action on PARCS FY 2027 budget including capital projects, after-school programs, trails, and San Joaquin River Parkway
• Adopt the Calendar Year 2026 Parks Recreation and Arts Commission Meeting Calendar
• Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Receive public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan updates, Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS budget and CIP
• Approval of November 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission approved multiple funding allocations, each passing with a 7‑0 vote. The largest allocation was $800,000 for lighting at Al Radka Park. Other approved items included funding for a Roeding Park dog‑park upgrade, youth wrestling expansion, a cultural arts subcommittee, arts district development, a park plaza design, and enhanced lake filtration. The 2026 PRAC meeting calendar was also adopted.

• Approved up to $350,000 design, $75,000 construction, $275,000 improvements to Roeding Park small dog park (7‑0)
• Approved up to $100,000 for youth and senior program expansion of youth wrestling (7‑0)
• Approved up to $25,000 to establish a standing committee for the Cultural Arts Subcommittee (7‑0)
• Approved up to $25,000 for arts and culture grant program panelist stipends and community engagement (7‑0)
• Approved up to $45,000 to continue the PARCS Tech Easy Program beyond Dec 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved $100,000 to expand arts and culture development in the southeast Fresno cultural arts district (7‑0)
• Approved $800,000 for lighting in Al Radka Park (7‑0)
• Approved $100,000 for design of a neighborhood park plaza at the southeast corner of 7th and Cesar Chavez Blvd (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program and associated mitigation fees. The body is also reviewing the disposition of city-owned properties on Fulton Street for affordable housing and emergency food funding.

• Adoption of VMT Reduction Program, Nexus Study, and Mitigation Fee (Bill B-43)
• Disposition of 815, 829, and 835 Fulton Street for affordable housing development with The Park Partners, LLC
• Appropriation of $250,000 for the Central California Food Bank for emergency food distribution
• Adoption of Tobacco Retailer Ordinance (Bill B-48) and related prohibited products fine
• Contract Change Order of $188,137.20 for Herndon Avenue Overlay from Valentine Avenue to Marks Avenue

The council voted unanimously to adopt the agenda with the listed changes. Several items were tabled to the November 20 meeting, one item was removed from the agenda without a return date, and two items were moved to the contested consent calendar for further discussion.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Tabled Orange Avenue Disposal services agreement amendment (ID 2-J) to Nov 20
• Tabled BILL B-46 sidewalk vending ordinance amendment (ID 2-M) to Nov 20
• Tabled amendment to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15-2760(B)(6)(b) (ID 2-N) to Nov 20
• Removed plan amendment application P23-03006 (ID 3-D) from agenda with no return date
• Moved SNAP suspension item (ID 2-C) to General Administration
• Moved harness and thoroughbred racing dates resolution (ID 2-O) to Contested Consent

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend the adoption of an updated Tower District Specific Plan and Design Standards for approximately 1,869 acres. The body will also consider a development permit for an office building on East Herndon Avenue. Two workshops on subdivision maps and the appeals process are scheduled.

• Recommendation for the Tower District Specific Plan, Design Standards, and related EIR (1,869 acres)
• Proposed rezoning of approximately 138 acres within the Tower District Specific Plan area
• Proposed update to the Fresno General Plan Land Use Map for 118 acres
• Development Permit P25-01440 for an ±8,000 square-foot office building on East Herndon Avenue
• Workshop on Subdivision Maps Process and Workshop on Appeals Process

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will meet to consider hearing officer findings regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, and release. The board will also hold closed sessions to confer with legal counsel on two existing litigation cases.

• Review of findings for public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 25-1378)
• Adoption of hearing officer findings and recommendations (ID 25-1306, ID 25-1379)
• Legal conference regarding Cordero v. Civil Service Board, City of Fresno, et al. (Case No. 25CECG03439)
• Legal conference regarding Haubelt v. Civil Service Board, City of Fresno, et al. (Case No. 25CECG02787)
• Hearing on appeal for public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 25-1380)

The Civil Service Board approved the October 3 meeting minutes and three prior closed‑session items (IDs 25‑1378, 25‑1379, 25‑1306). In the hearing on appeal, the board voted 3‑0 to sustain each of four charges: violation of FMC 3‑286(a), California Vehicle Code §21453, Transportation Dept. Bus Operator safety rule, and Administrative Order 2‑32 Drivers Responsibilities. The meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Approved October 3, 2025 minutes (ID 25‑1512)
• Approved closed‑session item ID 25‑1378 and returned signed
• Approved closed‑session item ID 25‑1379 and returned signed
• Approved closed‑session item ID 25‑1306 and returned signed
• Sustained charge of violation of FMC 3‑286(a) with 3‑0 vote
• Sustained charge of California Vehicle Code §21453 with 3‑0 vote
• Sustained charge of Transportation Dept. Bus Operator safety rule with 3‑0 vote
• Sustained charge of Administrative Order 2‑32 Drivers Responsibilities with 3‑0 vote

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Fresno Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold hearings to receive public input on the PARCS Department's FY 2027 budget build, including capital projects, after school and recreation programs, trails, and the San Joaquin River Parkway. The commission will also hear public input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program and on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS budget and capital improvement plans. Workshops will provide an overview of FY 2026 programs and quarterly arts reporting.

• Hearing to receive public input and make recommendations on PARCS FY 2027 budget (capital projects, after school and recreation programs, trails, San Joaquin River Parkway)
• Hearing to receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Hearing to receive public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and PARCS annual budget and capital improvement plans
• Workshop overview of PARCS FY 2026 After School, Recreation, and Community Services Programs to inform FY 2027 budget
• Workshop on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture quarterly PRAC Reporting for July–September 2025

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission met on November 3, 2025. The commission approved the meeting agenda and the October 27, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken; workshops and hearings were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Excused Commissioner Trillo's absence (7-0)
• Excused Commissioner Kucharski's absence (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings to adopt a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program and Mitigation Fee, and to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 11 with a special tax. A joint meeting will consider declaring surplus land at 815 Fulton Street. An appeal regarding a temporary use permit was removed, and an annexation on South Cherry Avenue was continued to November 20.

• Adoption of Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Program and Nexus Study, including a new VMT Mitigation Fee (ID 25-1459)
• Annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 159, with a special tax levy (ID 25-1430)
• Joint meeting to declare surplus land at 815 Fulton Street and other Fulton Street properties (Council District 3)
• Continued hearing on annexation of ±80.91 acres on South Cherry Avenue for a freight facility (continued to November 20)

The council re‑approved the agenda with a 7‑0 vote after motions to reconsider and move a consent‑calendar item. Several items were moved to the contested consent calendar, and three items were tabled for a later meeting. One architect‑engineering contract item was removed from the agenda by the council president.

• Re‑approved agenda as amended (7‑0 vote)
• Moved Sequoia Brewery item (ID 25-1485) to contested consent (by Vice President Arias)
• Moved Tobacco Retailer ordinance item (ID 25-1464) to contested consent (by Councilmember Esparza)
• Moved first amendment to service agreement with Poverello House (ID 25-1390) to contested consent (by Vice President Arias)
• Moved Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement (ID 25-1429) to contested consent (by Vice President Arias)
• Moved professional services contract to Flexlynqs, LLC (ID 25-1400) to contested consent (by Councilmember Maxwell)
• Tabled vehicle miles travel hearing (ID 25-1459) to Nov 6, 2025 (by President Karbassi, Vice President Arias, Councilmember Maxwell)
• Tabled City‑owned property at 815 Fulton Street (ID 25-1417) to Nov 6, 2025 (by Vice President Arias)

City Council

The Fresno City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct a closed session for the performance evaluation of the City Clerk and to confer with a labor negotiator. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM on October 30, 2025.

• Closed session to evaluate City Clerk performance
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding City Clerk
• Public comment period for closed session items

The City Council approved the meeting agenda as amended with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. Council President Karbassi announced acceptance of City Clerk Todd Stermer’s resignation, effective November 30, 2025, and said a statewide search for his replacement will begin immediately. The open session was adjourned at 4:25 PM.

• Approved agenda as amended (7‑0)
• Accepted City Clerk Todd Stermer’s resignation (effective Nov 30 2025)
• Ordered statewide search for new City Clerk to begin immediately
• Adjourned open session at 4:25 PM

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold a public hearing on the PARCS Department's FY 2027 budget, including capital projects, programs, and trails. Commissioners will receive public input and then vote on recommendations to the City Council for adoption. Two additional hearings address the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program and Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan updates, and annual budget plans.

• Hearing and action on PARCS FY 2027 budget recommendations to City Council
• Hearing for public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Hearing on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan updates, and Capital Improvement Plans
• Approval of October 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved a funding allocation not to exceed $100,000 for installing a shade structure at the small dog park in Roeding Park. Commissioners Barraza and Caglia were each excused from the meeting.

• Approved $100,000 shade structure funding for Roeding Park dog park (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct 13, 2025 meeting (7-0)
• Excused Commissioner Barraza's absence (6-0)
• Excused Commissioner Caglia's absence (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider entering into Mills Act contracts for three properties: the Milo Rowell Jr. Home, the Bean Home, and the Maria & JB Cella Home. The body will also review a re-roofing permit application and updates on historic signage and a brewery adobe building.

• Milo Rowell Jr. Home at 919 E Yale Ave (Mills Act contract)
• Bean Home at 1705 L Street (Mills Act contract)
• Maria & JB Cella Home at 3504 E Huntington Blvd (Mills Act contract)
• Wild Home at 567 E Clinton Ave (re-roofing permit)
• Update on Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W. Shaw

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

This regular meeting of the Fresno Disability Advisory Commission – Transportation subcommittee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The agenda included approval of minutes from April 23, 2025, transportation updates, and appointment suggestions, but none will be acted on.

• Meeting marked as CANCELLED on final agenda
• Approval of April 23, 2025 minutes was scheduled (ID 25-1461)
• Transportation updates listed as discussion item (ID 25-1462)
• Appointment suggestions listed as discussion item (ID 25-1463)
• Public comment procedures provided but moot due to cancellation

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will consider several items, including approval of the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 ATAC meeting schedule. The committee will discuss a proposed bicycle facilities ordinance and the Southern Blackstone Avenue Smart Mobility Strategy Plan. Staff will present the October traffic collision report and the ATAC biannual report covering April‑September 2025.

• ID 25-1331 – Approval of the regular meeting minutes of September 24, 2025.
• ID 25-1403 – Discussion on the Bill of Ordinances related to bicycle facilities and bicyclists.
• ID 25-1402 – Discussion on the Southern Blackstone Ave. Smart Mobility Strategy Plan.
• ID 25-1395 – Approval of the 2026 Active Transportation Advisory Committee meeting schedule and calendar.
• ID 25-1312 – Presentation of the October Traffic Collision Report.

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the October agenda, the September 24 minutes, the 2026 meeting schedule, and the April‑September 2025 biannual report. Each motion passed unanimously with seven votes in favor and one member absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 24 minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2026 ATAC meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved ATAC biannual report (April‑Sept 2025) (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Women's Commission

The Fresno Women's Commission is holding a regular meeting with action items including the election of a chair and vice chair and approval of the 2025 meeting schedule. Commissioners will also discuss a Women's History Month proclamation. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of Women’s Commission Schedule for Calendar Year 2025
• Discussion of Women’s History Month Proclamation
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

The commission approved the meeting agenda with a minor amendment and ratified the minutes from May 7, 2025. Members elected Olivia Adams as Chair and Kendy Villa as Vice Chair for fiscal year 2026. The commission also adopted the Women’s Commission schedule for calendar year 2026. All votes were unanimous (3‑0).

• Agenda approved as amended (3-0)
• Minutes of May 7, 2025 approved (3-0)
• Olivia Adams elected Chair for FY26 (3-0)
• Kendy Villa elected Vice Chair for FY26 (3-0)
• Women’s Commission Schedule for Calendar Year 2026 adopted (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing to consider adopting a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program and Nexus Study, along with a new VMT Mitigation Fee. This includes certifying an Environmental Impact Report, amending the Master Fee Schedule, and adding a new article to the Municipal Code. Also on the agenda are hearings to annex territory to a community facilities district with a special tax levy, designate a historic property, and approve a residential subdivision annexation and pre-zoning on South Peach Avenue.

• Hearing to adopt VMT Reduction Program and new VMT Mitigation Fee (citywide)
• Annexation to Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 66, with special tax levy (southwest corner of North Delno Avenue and West Belmont Avenue)
• Designation of 1844 S Cherry Avenue to Local Register of Historic Resources
• Annexation and pre-zoning for 9.46-acre residential subdivision on South Peach Avenue (44 single-unit lots)
• Continuation of annexation hearing for 80.91-acre property on South Cherry Avenue to October 30

The City Council approved the agenda as amended by a 5‑2 vote after two members were absent. Several items were continued to the October 30 meeting, including the Tobacco Retailer Ordinance, the Tourism Business Improvement District renewal, the Metro Hospitality Services parking agreement update, and parts 1, 2 and 4 of the Vehicle Miles Traveled hearing. The agenda also noted that certain items were removed, but no further substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved as amended (5-2 vote)
• Tobacco Retailer Ordinance (Item 2-B) continued to Oct 30 (5-0 vote)
• Tourism Business Improvement District renewal (Item 2-P) continued to Oct 30 (7-0 vote)
• Metro Hospitality Services parking agreement update (Item 4-A) continued to Oct 30 (5-0 vote)
• Vehicle Miles Traveled hearing parts 1, 2 and 4 continued to Oct 30
• Vehicle Miles Traveled hearing part 3 kept on today’s agenda
• Certain agenda items were removed from the agenda (specific items not listed)
• Resolution to authorize City Manager to accept donation >$25,000 from CVB noted as subject to mayoral veto

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Planning Commission scheduled for October 15, 2025, was cancelled. All items on the agenda were continued or removed.

• Cancelled meeting
• Item 25-1355 removed from agenda
• Item 25-1432 continued to November 5, 2025

Disability Advisory Commission

The Fresno Disability Advisory Commission scheduled a regular meeting for October 14, 2025, but it was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were acted upon. The agenda listed items such as approval of minutes, member reports, and transportation subcommittee appointments, but these were not discussed.

• Approval of the Disability Advisory Commission minutes from September 9, 2025 (ID 25-1425)
• Member reports and comments
• DAC Secretary and ADA Coordinator report
• Discussion topics (ID 25-1427)
• Transportation Subcommittee appointments (ID 25-1428)

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission will hold a public hearing on Country West Community, LP’s rent increase application for Country Living Mobile Home Park. Commissioners will consider approving the full $37.07 per month increase, a lower amount, or denying the request, in addition to the automatic $7.82 increase required by Fresno Municipal Code. The meeting also includes election of the commission chair and vice‑chair for FY 2025‑2026, approval of September 10, 2024 minutes, and adoption of the FY 2025‑2026 calendar.

• Election of commission Chair (Al Moncada) and Vice Chair (Kathryn C. Wilbur) for FY 2025‑2026
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
• Adoption of the commission calendar for FY 2025‑2026 and remainder of 2026
• Hearing on Country West Community, LP’s rent increase application for Country Living Mobile Home Park – options: approve $37.07/month plus $7.82 automatic increase, approve a lower amount, or deny the increase
• Public participation procedures (in‑person speaker cards and remote Zoom with raise‑hand feature)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold hearings on three major items: a list of recommended cultural arts grantees, the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program, and Measure P allocations along with updates to the Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and PARCS budget. The commission may vote to accept the recommended grantees. They will also approve minutes and receive subcommittee reports.

• Hearing on PRAC Cultural Arts Subcommittee list of recommended grantees, award amounts, and project titles (ID 25-1408)
• Hearing to receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (ID 25-1366)
• Hearing to receive public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS budget and Capital Improvement Plans (ID 25-1367)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes of September 29, 2025 (ID 25-13645)
• Discussion of Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee draft minutes of October 6, 2025 (ID 25-1418)

City Council

The Fresno City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct closed-session negotiations with 11 employee organizations, including the International Union of Operating Engineers and the Fresno Police Officers Association.

• Closed session with labor negotiators
• Negotiations with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39
• Negotiations with Fresno Police Officers Association
• Negotiations with International Association of Firefighters, Local 202
• Negotiations with Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1027

The City Council met in a special session on Oct. 13, 2025. The agenda was approved with no changes. No policy decisions or votes were recorded; the council entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Women's Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Fresno Women's Commission on October 7, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee

The Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee will hold a special meeting to consider proposed funding allocations for EAAC grant awards. They will also discuss appeals of proposed awards and potential modifications to appeals criteria in future guidelines. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and member updates.

• Action item: Proposed Funding Allocations for EAAC Grant Awards (ID 25-13616.-A)
• Discussion item: Appeals of Proposed EAAC Grant Awards and Potential Appeals Criteria Modification (ID 25-13627.-A)
• Approval of Subcommittee Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2025 (ID 25-13604.-A)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct roll call and approve the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold closed‑session reviews of a director’s removal from the eligibility list and prior employee discipline findings. New business includes another closed‑session review of hearing officer findings under Government Code Section 54957. The public may address the board on unscheduled items for up to three minutes.

• Closed‑session review of Director’s Action Removal From Eligibility List (ID 25-1263)
• Closed‑session review of Government Code Section 54957 findings (ID 25-1258)
• New business: Closed‑session review of hearing officer findings, Gov. Code 54957 (ID 25-1260)
• Approval of July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (ID 25-1257)
• Administrative Training agenda item (ID 25-1259)

The Civil Service Board approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the findings of review for a director’s removal from the eligibility list and for a public employee discipline case. The board rejected the review of hearing officer findings on a termination action, with a 2‑1 vote. All other items were procedural and the meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (ID 25-1257)
• Approved findings of review of Director’s removal from eligibility list (ID 25-1263)
• Approved findings of review of public employee discipline case (ID 25-1258)
• Rejected review of hearing officer findings on termination action (ID 25-1260), vote 2‑1

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan and related environmental documents. The agenda also includes approval of the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and a proposed update to the Planning Commission's bylaws regarding document submissions.

• Public hearing to consider West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan and Final Environmental Impact Report
• Approval of September 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Consideration of an update to Planning Commission Rules and Regulations regarding document submissions
• Rezone of approximately 958 acres within the West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan area
• Plan amendments to repeal the West Area Community Plan and adopt the new Specific Plan

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will receive public input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program. The body will also discuss Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, the Cultural Arts Plan, and the PARCS Department budget.

• Public hearing on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Public hearing on Measure P allocations
• Discussion of updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan
• Review of annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans
• Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee report

The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission approved its agenda after a motion by Commissioner Dohlin and a second by Commissioner Miller, with all nine members voting aye. The commission also approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes following a motion by Commissioner Barraza and a second by Commissioner Dohlin, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Approved agenda (9-0 vote)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (9-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing to adopt a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Program, Nexus Study, and associated mitigation fee. The body will also review the PY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for HUD programs and authorize financial officers for the Joint Powers Financing Authority.

• Adoption of a Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Fee and related Capital Improvement Plan
• Authorization of Finance Officers to sign banking documents for the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority
• Adoption of the PY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for HUD programs
• Contract amendment for Michael K. Nunley and Associates, Inc. to increase total contract by up to $158,154.00
• Appointment of Terry Burns to the MobileHome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The council approved the agenda with a 6‑0 vote after moving several items to contested consent or tabling them. The Vehicle Miles Traveled program was continued to October 16, 2025, and ARPA funding to Southwest Fresno Development Corporation was tabled. Resolutions JPFA-62 and JPFA-63, authorizing finance officers and investment actions for the Joint Powers Financing Authority, were each adopted.

• Agenda approved (6-0)
• Vehicle Miles Traveled program continued to Oct 16, 2025
• ARPA funding to Southwest Fresno Development Corp. tabled
• First amendment to consultant services agreement moved to contested consent
• Granics cooperative purchase agreement moved to contested consent
• 2026 STEP grant moved to contested consent
• JPFA-62 adopted (2-0)
• JPFA-63 adopted (2-0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hold workshops on the ADA Right of Way Transition Plan for curb ramps and sidewalks, and on ad hoc committees. The committee will also discuss updates to the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and Vision Zero Action Plan, and review September's traffic collision report. An action item is scheduled to approve event details for the World Day of Remembrance task force. Staff will present on Tulare Complete Streets and Blackstone Smart Mobility design plans.

• Workshop on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Right of Way Transition Plan for curb ramps, sidewalks, and accessible pedestrian signals
• Action to approve event details for the World Day of Remembrance task force
• Presentation on September’s Traffic Collision Report from Police Department
• Presentation on Tulare Complete Streets (Cedar to Chestnut) and Blackstone Smart Mobility Design Plans (University to Pine, SR180 to Pine)
• Discussion on Biannual Report Task Force and Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force

The committee approved the September agenda as amended, moving ID 25-1286 to the October meeting. It also approved the August 27 meeting minutes. Finally, the World Day of Remembrance event details were approved as amended, adding first‑responders and a proclamation request.

• Approved September agenda as amended (vote 7-0)
• Approved August 27 meeting minutes (vote 7-0)
• Approved World Day of Remembrance event details and amendments (vote 7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for September 22, 2025, has been cancelled. All items on the agenda are continued to the next meeting on October 27, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• All items continued to October 27, 2025
• Meeting location: City Hall, Council Chambers
• Public participation details provided
• ADA accommodation contact information provided

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

This regular meeting of the Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee has been cancelled. The agenda included only procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and reports. No substantive decisions or discussions were scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider updates to its rules, hold workshops on parking requirements and a West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan, and hear public testimony.

• Consideration of an update to Planning Commission Rules and Regulations (Bylaws)
• Workshop: Basics of Parking Requirements
• Workshop: West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan
• Public participation encouraged with 3-minute time limit per speaker
• Meeting held at City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street

The commission approved the agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other items were adopted; the proposed bylaw update and workshop presentations were discussed but not decided.

• Agenda approved (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Fresno Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold a workshop on the Mayor's proposed PARCS Department budget for Fiscal Year 2026. They will also conduct two public hearings: one on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program, and another on Measure P allocations, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and the annual PARCS budget and Capital Improvement Plans. Additionally, the commission will receive a subcommittee report on the Cultural Arts Grant Fund.

• Workshop: Mayor's PARCS Department Budget for FY2026 (ID 25-1223)
• Public hearing: Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (ID 25-1181)
• Public hearing: Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and PARCS budget/Capital Improvement Plans (ID 25-1182)
• Cultural Arts Grant Fund Subcommittee report (ID 25-1250)
• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission excused Commissioner Kelly Kucharski's absence. The commission then approved the meeting agenda. Finally, the commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting.

• Excused Commissioner Kelly Kucharski's absence (8-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss annexing territory for Community Facilities District No. 9 and designating a property on S Cherry Avenue as a historic resource. The body is also reviewing several consultant contracts and the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code.

• Appropriation of $100,000,000 in Downtown Fresno and Chinatown Infrastructure Grant funding
• Purchase of 38 Ford vehicles from Swanson Fahrney Ford for $2,152,964
• Consultant agreement with Economic Development Corporation for $175,000
• PBID Feasibility Evaluations for Belmont and Blackstone Corridors at $113,500 each
• Hearing to annex territory at North Marty Avenue and West Shields Avenue

The Fresno City Council approved three resolutions (2025-252, 2025-253, 2025-254) and adopted Ordinance 2025-38, while introducing Bill B-38. All items were adopted by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The council also voted to table the historic‑preservation designation for 1844 S Cherry Avenue. Agenda items were removed or moved to contested consent as noted in the minutes.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-252 (annexation and special tax) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-253 – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution 2025-254 – vote 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-38 – vote 7-0
• Introduced Bill B-38 – vote 7-0
• Tabled historic designation of 1844 S Cherry Avenue – vote 7-0
• Removed agenda items 2-C, 2-E, 2-N per staff recommendation
• Moved items 2-F, 2-K, 2-T, 2-AA to contested consent calendar

City Council

The Fresno City Council will first approve the meeting agenda. It will then enter a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to discuss a potential litigation case and an existing case (City of Fresno v. County of Fresno, case No. 24CECG01199). Members of the public may address the Council before adjournment.

• Approve agenda
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (potential case)
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel – existing litigation (City of Fresno v. County of Fresno, case No. 24CECG01199)

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted 3‑1 to direct the City Attorney to prepare and file an unfair‑bargaining claim with the Public Employment Relations Board. No other items were decided, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Authorized City Attorney to prepare litigation for unfair‑bargaining claim (3‑1)

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, introduce new member Kellie Greiner, and vote to appoint a chair and vice chair. The body will also receive an update on the Right-of-Way Transition Plan.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 minutes
• Introducing new Commissioner Kellie Greiner
• Appointing Chair and Vice Chair
• Right-of-Way Transition Plan update
• Transportation Subcommittee report

The Disability Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the May 13, 2025 minutes, each by a 3‑0 vote. The commission then voted 3‑0 to name Chenier Derrick as Chair and Frances Reyes Acosta as Vice Chair for fiscal year 2025‑26. No other substantive actions were taken, and no public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Chenier Derrick as Chair and Frances Reyes Acosta as Vice Chair (3-0)

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 14, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will recommend approval to the City Council of an annexation, pre-zoning, and a 44-lot single-family residential subdivision on 9.46 acres west of South Peach Avenue between Tulare and Huntington. Also on the agenda: a workshop on street maintenance basics, and a consent item granting a two-year extension for a vesting tentative tract map on North Grantland Avenue.

• Annexation Application P23-02268 for Tulare-Peach No. 3b Reorganization (detachment from Kings River Conservation District and Fresno County Fire Protection District)
• Pre-zone of 4.18 acres to RS-5 and 4.80 acres to RS-5/ANX from county agricultural zones
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6432 to subdivide 3.97 acres into 44 single-family lots
• Planned Development Permit to allow gated private streets in RS-5 zone
• Consent item: two-year extension for Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6378 on North Grantland Avenue (15.25 acres)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar unanimously. It then approved a two‑year discretionary extension for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6378/UGM. Finally, the commission approved a package of recommendations—including annexation, pre‑zoning, a new tract map, a planned development permit, and a mitigated negative declaration—for a 9.46‑acre project on South Peach Avenue.

• Approved meeting agenda (6‑0; Commissioner Diaz absent)
• Approved consent calendar (6‑0; Commissioner Diaz absent)
• Approved two‑year extension for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6378/UGM (5‑0; Commissioner Lyday recused, Diaz absent)
• Approved package of recommendations for Annexation Application No. P23‑02268, Pre‑zone Application No. P23‑02269, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6432, Planned Development Permit No. P23‑03234, and Mitigated Negative Declaration (5‑0; Commissioner Bray recused, Diaz absent)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider annexing territory for a special tax district, amending zoning rules for drive-through facilities, and approving lease agreements for airport concessions and consulting services. The meeting will also include ceremonial proclamations.

• Annexation and special tax for Community Facilities District No. 11
• Text amendment for drive-through facilities in mixed-use districts
• Lease agreement with Flight Café at Fresno Chandler Executive Airport
• Amendments to on-call consultant service agreements for water projects
• Design-build contract amendment for North Fulton Parking Structure

The City Council adopted RESOLUTION 2025-236, RESOLUTION 2025-237 and RESOLUTION 2025-238, and adopted BILL B-35 as ORDINANCE 2025-35, each with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. The council also adopted a text‑amendment application (P25-00974) exempting it from CEQA. Several consent‑calendar items were moved to contested consent for further discussion.

• Adopted RESOLUTION 2025-236 (7‑0)
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2025-237 (7‑0)
• Adopted RESOLUTION 2025-238 (7‑0)
• Adopted BILL B-35 as ORDINANCE 2025-35 (7‑0)
• Adopted Text Amendment Application P25-00974 exempt from CEQA (no vote recorded)
• Moved land lease agreement (ID 25-1144) to contested consent (motion by Richardson, seconded by Arias)
• Moved addition of notice of funding availability (ID 2‑K) to contested consent (motion by Arias)
• Moved annexation of Assessor’s parcel (ID 2‑Y) to contested consent (motion by Arias)

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, is cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural items such as approval of minutes and reports.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of minutes
• Member reports and comments
• DAC Secretary and ADA Coordinator report
• Unscheduled communication/public comments

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hold hearings to adopt resolutions establishing three new subcommittees: the Biannual Report Task Force, the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force, and the World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force. Staff will present updates on the Active Transportation Program and Vision Zero Action Plan, a traffic collision report from the Police Department, and capital projects including Clinton Widening (Marks to Valentine), Ashlan Widening (Polk to Cornelia), and First Street Class IV and Resurfacing (Olive to Tulare).

• Hearings to adopt resolutions establishing the Biannual Report Task Force, Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force, and World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force
• Presentation on ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan updates
• August traffic collision report from the Police Department
• Capital projects: Clinton Widening (Marks to Valentine), Ashlan Widening (Polk to Cornelia), First Street Class IV & Resurfacing (Olive to Tulare)

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved the creation of three subcommittees: the Biannual Report Task Force, the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force, and the World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force. Each resolution was adopted unanimously. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the July meeting minutes.

• Approved August agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved establishment of Biannual Report Task Force (6-0)
• Approved establishment of Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force (6-0)
• Approved establishment of World Day of Remembrance 2025 Task Force (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will receive updates on the 1889 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot and the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building. The body will also hold a workshop regarding the Chinatown Fresno Foundation.

• Update on High Speed Rail project relating to the 1889 Southern Pacific Railroad Depot
• Workshop on Chinatown Fresno Foundation
• Monthly update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building (HP # 227) at 5901 W. Shaw
• Approval of July 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Vice Chair Hatwig, seconded by Commissioner Laval) with six votes in favor and Commissioner Eddings absent. The same vote also approved the meeting agenda. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and presentations on the High Speed Rail depot renovation, Chinatown Foundation workshop, the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe, and other historic‑preservation topics.

• Approved July 28 meeting minutes (6 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved meeting agenda (6 ayes, 1 absent)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

This committee will hear an announcement of the launch of the Draft Tower District Specific Plan, Draft Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines, and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for public comment. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, council district updates, and staff reports.

• Announcement of public comment period for Draft Tower District Specific Plan, Design Standards and Guidelines, and EIR (ID 25-1064)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider an appeal of a development permit for a 396-unit residential and commercial project with a drive-through lane near West Herndon Avenue and North Hayes Avenue. Staff recommends denying the appeal and upholding the previously issued permits. The commission will also elect a chair and vice chair for the upcoming term.

• Appeal of Development Permit P23-03993, Planned Development Permit P23-03990, and Conditional Use Permit P23-03982 for a 396-unit mixed-use project bounded by West Herndon Avenue, North Hayes Avenue, and North Veterans Boulevard
• Staff recommendation to deny the appeal and uphold permits with conditions dated July 3, 2025
• Election of Planning Commission chair and vice chair (Item VIII-A)
• Project includes 22,666 square feet of commercial and office space with one drive-through lane

The commission denied the appeal and upheld the director’s approval of a 396‑unit residential and commercial development, adding a requirement for additional noise mitigation. Commissioners also approved the meeting agenda and elected Peter Vang as Chair and Kathy Bray as Vice Chair. All votes were 6‑0 with Commissioner Criner absent.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Elected Peter Vang as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Kathy Bray as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Denied appeal and upheld development permits for 396‑unit project, with added sound mitigation (6-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will approve minutes from the July 21 meeting and review the PARCS Department's FY25 capital projects portfolio. The body will also receive public input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program and Measure P allocations.

• Approval of July 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on PARCS FY25 capital projects portfolio
• Public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Public input on Measure P allocations and PARCS budget plans
• Review of Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates

The commission excused the absences of Commissioners Caglia, Miller and Kucharski. The meeting agenda was approved. The minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting (ID 25-1049) were approved.

• Excused Commissioner Caglia's absence (6-0)
• Excused Commissioner Miller's absence (6-0)
• Excused Commissioner Kucharski's absence (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (ID 25-1049) (6-0)

City Council

At this meeting the Fresno City Council will consider an appeal of a denied alcohol‑license conditional use permit, adopt several land‑use actions for properties on East McKinley Avenue and South Cherry Avenue, and vote on a resolution authorizing up to $60 million of lease‑revenue bonds for public‑safety projects through the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit Application No. P24-01344 for a Type 20 alcohol license at 2717 N. Hughes Ave. (Council District 1)
• Adoption of annexation, pre‑zone, and development permits for ~39.5 acres on East McKinley Ave (applications P24‑04526, P24‑04527, P25‑00027)
• Resolution designating 1844 S. Cherry Ave to the Local Register of Historic Resources (ID 25‑1017)
• Annexation and pre‑zone actions for ~80.9 acres on South Cherry Ave (applications P21‑05778, P21‑05870, P23‑00149)
• Resolution approving lease‑revenue bonds up to $60 million for public‑safety projects by the Fresno Joint Powers Financing Authority (ID 25‑1059)

The council approved the agenda as amended with a unanimous 7‑vote. A motion to keep item 2‑R (naming the 49‑acre park) on the Consent Calendar failed with 3 ayes, 2 nos and 1 abstain. The appeal concerning a conditional use permit for a beer‑and‑wine license at 2717 North Hughes Avenue was withdrawn by a 7‑vote approval. The proclamation for “Marek Warszawski Day” was presented, while the proclamation for the California Fresh Farmers Market Association was tabled.

• Agenda approved as amended (7 ayes)
• Motion to keep item 2‑R on Consent Calendar failed (3 ayes, 2 nos, 1 abstain)
• Items 2‑B, 2‑F, and 2‑R moved to Contested Consent Calendar
• Proclamation of “Marek Warszawski Day” presented
• Proclamation for California Fresh Farmers Market Association – River Park Farmers Market tabled
• Appeal on Conditional Use Permit for 2717 North Hughes Avenue withdrawn (7 ayes)

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, is cancelled. The agenda lists standard items such as agenda approval, member reports, and committee updates, but no substantive decisions are being made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Member reports and comments
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The August 12, 2025 regular meeting of the Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will consider approving an annexation and a 119-lot residential development on approximately 39.51 acres north of East McKinley Avenue. The body will also review a workshop on new state legislation affecting the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Consideration of annexation and pre-zone applications for 39.51 acres north of East McKinley Avenue
• Review of a 119-lot single-family residential development (Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6502)
• Consideration of a Planned Development Permit to modify development standards for 28 lots
• Workshop on new state legislation affecting the California Environmental Quality Act
• Approval of minutes from the July 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. It then voted to recommend to the City Council the annexation, pre‑zoning, tract map and planned development permit for a 39.5‑acre site on East McKinley Avenue. All votes were 5‑0 with two commissioners absent.

• Agenda approved (5‑0)
• Consent calendar approved (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Annexation Application No. P24‑04526 (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Pre‑zone Application No. P24‑04527 (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6502 (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of Planned Development Permit Application No. P25‑00027 (5‑0)

School Liaison Subcommittee

The School Liaison Subcommittee will hold a special meeting to discuss several topics, including student and family homelessness, infrastructure and safety around schools, and coordination of green and blue spaces for joint use. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of discussion items and procedural approvals.

• Discussion of student and family homelessness and its impact on campuses
• Review of council funding and legislative updates for school infrastructure
• Discussion of Safe Routes to Schools program
• Update on School Resource Officers
• Discussion of green and blue spaces and joint use with PARCS

Civil Service Board

The regular meeting of the Civil Service Board scheduled for July 30, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Civil Service Board

The board will approve minutes from the April 29 and May 13, 2025 meetings. It will review several closed‑session items, including director removals from the eligibility list and a public employee discipline appeal. The hearing on appeal (ID 25‑212) will be conducted in closed session under Government Code Section 54957. The meeting will also allow brief public comments on unscheduled items.

• Approve minutes for April 29, 2025 (ID 25‑988) and May 13, 2025 (ID 25‑989)
• Closed‑session review of director removal from eligibility list (IDs 25‑991, 25‑992, 25‑993)
• Closed‑session review of hearing officer findings under Government Code Section 54957 (IDs 25‑990, 25‑991, 25‑992)
• Closed‑session hearing on public employee discipline appeal (ID 25‑212)
• Unscheduled public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

The Civil Service Board approved prior meeting minutes and several closed‑session reviews. It scheduled a public employee discipline appeal hearing for November 4, 2025, upheld a director's removal from the eligibility list, and voted to uphold a suspension order, sustaining two violation charges with unanimous votes.

• Approved April 29 and May 13 meeting minutes (IDs 25-988, 25-989)
• Approved Director removal review and returned signed (ID 25-117)
• Approved hearing officer findings (IDs 25-992, 25-990)
• Scheduled public employee discipline appeal hearing for Nov 4, 2025 (ID 25-991)
• Upheld director removal from eligibility list (ID 25-993)
• Upheld suspension order (motion carried 3-0) (ID 25-212)
• Sustained violation of FMC 3-286(a) (3-0 vote)
• Sustained violation of Fresno Police Dept Policy 316.6 (3-0 vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fresno Historic Preservation Commission will review and comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and receive a workshop update on High Speed Rail. The commission will also get monthly updates on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building and other regular topics.

• Review and comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for the Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at APN 49407178
• Workshop on High Speed Rail updates
• Monthly update on Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building (HP #227) at 5901 W. Shaw
• Updates on proposed historic districts and subcommittee reports

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (ID 25-944) with a 7‑aye vote. The same day the agenda was also approved unanimously by all seven commissioners. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining items were informational presentations and discussion topics.

• Approved meeting minutes (ID 25-944) – 7 ayes
• Approved agenda – 7 ayes

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations with 11 employee organizations. In open session, they will vote on a resolution suspending the Labor Management Act for 34 days and adopt successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for the Fresno Police Officers Association (non-management and management units) and the City of Fresno Management Employees Association, including salary increases. All open session actions are subject to the mayor's veto.

• Resolution to suspend the Labor Management Act for 34 days (ID 25-1038A)
• Adopt successor MOU with Fresno Police Officers Association, Unit 4 (Non-Management) and amend salary resolution (ID 25-1039B)
• Adopt successor MOU with Fresno Police Officers Association, Unit 9 (Police Management) and amend salary resolution (ID 25-1041C)
• Adopt successor MOU with City of Fresno Management Employees Association, Unit 14 and amend salary resolution (ID 25-1042D)
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for 11 employee organizations (ID 25-1043A)

The council approved its agenda and adopted a resolution suspending the Labor Management Act for 34 days. It also adopted three salary‑increase resolutions and accompanying Memoranda of Understanding for the Fresno Police Officers Association (Non‑Management Unit 4 and Management Unit 9) and the City of Fresno Management Employees Association (Unit 14). All of these actions are subject to the mayor’s veto.

• Agenda approved (6‑0, Arias absent)
• Resolution 2025‑219 suspending Labor Management Act adopted (6‑0, Arias absent)
• Resolution 2025‑220 adopting MOU and salary amendment for FPOA Unit 4 adopted (7‑0)
• Resolution 2025‑221 adopting MOU and salary amendment for FPOA Unit 9 adopted (7‑0)
• Resolution 2025‑222 adopting MOU and salary amendment for CFMEA Unit 14 adopted (7‑0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will approve the June 2025 meeting minutes, receive a presentation on the Complete Streets Policy, and review updates on the ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan.

• Approval of June 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Complete Streets Policy
• Safety Program Coordination Task Force report
• ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan update
• Capital Project Updates

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the June meeting minutes. It voted to disband the Safety Program Coordination Task Force. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved June meeting minutes (4-0)
• Disbanded Safety Program Coordination Task Force (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will discuss PARCS athletic facility reservation policies and the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program. The body will also hear public input on Measure P allocations and the Parks Master Plan, and elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Workshop: Overview of PARCS Athletic Facility Reservation Policy
• Workshop: Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program FY 24-25
• Hearing: Public input on Measure P allocations and Parks Master Plan
• Hearing: Public input on Cultural Arts Plan and PARCS budget
• Election: Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 16 meeting. Commissioners elected Kimberly McCoy as Chair and Laura Ward as Vice Chair for fiscal year 2026. No policy actions or grant approvals were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (6 ayes, 3 absent)
• Approved June 16 minutes (5 ayes, 1 abstain, 3 absent)
• Elected Chair Kimberly McCoy (7 ayes, 2 absent)
• Elected Vice Chair Laura Ward (7 ayes, 2 absent)

City Council

The council will consider a series of land‑use actions for a 3.78‑acre parcel on the west side of North Chestnut Avenue, including a plan amendment, rezoning, a 48‑unit multifamily development permit, and a planned development amendment to parking setbacks. It will also vote on designating 1844 S Cherry Avenue as a historic resource and on acquiring a permanent easement and eminent‑domain authority for a traffic signal at Church Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution to approve a TEFRA‑authorized financing plan for the issuance of revenue bonds to support Kaiser Foundation Hospital health‑facility projects. The meeting includes a consent calendar for various reappointments and agreements.

• Adopt plan amendment and rezoning (P20‑00213) to change land use to Medium High Residential Density on North Chestnut Ave.
• Approve Development Permit (P22‑03749) for a 48‑unit private multifamily residential project.
• Approve Planned Development Permit (P23‑03173) to reduce minimum parking setback in RM‑1 zone.
• Designate 1844 S Cherry Avenue to the Local Register of Historic Resources.
• Authorize acquisition of permanent easement and eminent‑domain for traffic signal at Church Ave & Walnut Ave.

The council adopted a plan amendment, rezoning, and multiple development permits for a 3.78‑acre property on North Chestnut Avenue, passing the motion 4‑1. A historic‑resource designation for 1844 S Cherry Avenue was tabled until August 14. The council also approved a permanent easement for the Church Avenue‑Walnut Avenue traffic signal project and rezoned a large parcel on North Grantland Avenue, each passing 5‑0.

• Agenda approved as amended (5‑0)
• Adopted plan amendment, rezoning and development permits for North Chestnut site (4‑1)
• Designation of 1844 S Cherry Avenue to Local Register of Historic Resources tabled to Aug 14
• Approved permanent easement and right‑of‑way for Church Ave & Walnut Ave traffic signal (5‑0)
• Adopted rezoning and zoning changes for North Grantland Avenue parcel (5‑0)
• Bill B‑32 introduced and adopted as Ordinance 2025‑32 (part of North Chestnut approvals)
• Bill B‑33 introduced and adopted as Ordinance 2025‑33 (part of North Grantland approvals)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss the July draft of the Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines. The committee will also review meeting minutes from June 19, 2025.

• Final discussion of the July Draft Tower District Design Standards and Guidelines (ID 25-1011)
• Approval of June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (ID 25-1010)

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It decided that the August meeting will serve as an introduction to the public comment period for the Tower District Specific Plan, Design Guidelines, Standards, and EIR. Staff announced the design guidelines will be released for comment by August 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (7-0 vote)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0 vote)
• Decided August meeting will introduce public comment period for plan, guidelines, standards, and EIR

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will consider a text amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code regarding drive-in and drive-through facilities in mixed-use districts. The body will also hold a workshop on the basics of annexation.

• Consideration of Text Amendment P25-00974 to amend FMC Table 15-1102 and Section 15-2728
• Recommendation to adopt a CEQA finding exempting the text amendment from environmental review
• Workshop: Basics of Annexation
• Approval of June 18, 2025 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
• Public participation encouraged with 3-minute time limit per speaker

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, each by a 5‑0 vote with two commissioners absent. It then recommended that the City Council adopt Text Amendment Application P25‑00974, which would exempt the amendment from CEQA and modify Table 15‑1102 and Section 15‑2728 of the Fresno Municipal Code to allow flexibility for relocated drive‑through facilities. No public comment was received on the amendment.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• Consent calendar approved (5-0)
• Recommended Text Amendment P25‑00974 for City Council approval (5-0)

Women's Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Women's Commission scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is planned for October 7, 2025.

Disability Advisory Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Fresno Disability Advisory Commission on July 8, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The agenda listed standard procedural items such as call to order, approvals, reports, and public comments, but none will occur.

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The regular meeting of the Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The City of Fresno Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 2, 2025, has been cancelled. All items on the agenda have been continued to the next meeting on July 16, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• All items continued to July 16, 2025

City Council

The City Council will conduct continued budget hearings and consider several requests to annex territory and levy special taxes. The body will also review a residential development proposal and airport IT upgrades.

• Proposed 202-lot single-family residential development on South Armstrong Avenue
• Annexation and special tax hearings for Community Facilities Districts No. 11 and No. 18
• Agreement allocating $75,000 to the LGBTQ+ Resource Center via Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission
• Airport IT upgrades with Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc. including $256,361.65 for CUSS kiosks
• Proposed amendment to Cannabis Business License Tax (Bill B-26)

The council adopted a series of resolutions and ordinances to annex land and levy special taxes for Community Facilities Districts 11 and 18. It also confirmed the annual assessment for the citywide Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District. Additionally, the council approved annexation, pre‑zoning, and a tract map for a 39.90‑acre site on South Armstrong Avenue.

• Agenda approved as amended (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑186, 2025‑187, 2025‑188 and Ordinance 2025‑27 for District 11 Annexation No. 156 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑189, 2025‑190, 2025‑191 and Ordinance 2025‑28 for District 18 Annexation No. 004 (6‑1; Karbassi opposed)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑192, 2025‑193, 2025‑194 and Ordinance 2025‑29 for District 18 Annexation No. 005 (6‑1; Karbassi opposed)
• Adopted Resolutions 2025‑195, 2025‑196, 2025‑197 and Ordinance 2025‑30 for District 11 Annexation No. 157 (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑198 confirming Landscaping & Lighting District 1 assessment (7‑0)
• Approved Annexation Application P21‑05090, Pre‑zone Application P21‑05373, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6376 for 39.90 acre Armstrong site (no vote recorded; Councilmember Vang recused)

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

This regular meeting of the Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions occurred.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive staff reports on the Active Transportation Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan. The meeting includes updates on capital projects and a review of the June traffic collision report.

• Active Transportation Plan and Vision Zero Action Plan updates
• June 2025 Traffic Collision Report
• Capital Project updates
• Safety Program Coordination Task Force report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider designating 1844 S Cherry Ave to the Local Register of Historic Resources. The body will also review a facade renovation application for the Rosenberg Brothers Packing Warehouse at that same address.

• Designation of 1844 S Cherry Ave to the Local Register of Historic Resources
• Application B 25-03423 for facade renovations at 1844 S Cherry Ave
• Monthly update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W. Shaw
• Update on Historic Preservation Month events
• Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Fresno EIFD Public Financing Authority

The Public Financing Authority of the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) will hold a special meeting to review and potentially adopt the annual report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

• Public hearing to consider the resolution to adopt the Fresno EIFD Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Resolution to adopt the Fresno EIFD Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approval of minutes for the August 28, 2024, Special Meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider a text amendment to allow ministerial approval for certain housing projects and approve a $5.5 million contract for water main replacements. The agenda also includes consent calendar items such as the approval of a $1 million grant for youth service corps programs.

• Text amendment to permit ministerial approval of housing projects
• Approve $5,525,000 water main construction contract
• Approve $1,000,000 grant for One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps
• Approve $1,250,000 contract for emergency shelter operations
• Approve $400,000 consultant services for West Shaw TOD study

The council approved the agenda with amendments and adopted the consent calendar. BILL B-23, which would allow ministerial approval of certain housing projects, was reintroduced and laid over after an amendment to remove all ministerial approval language, passing 4‑3. The City approved a $1,250,000 cooperative agreement with Caltrans for the Midtown Trail Segment 1 Phase II project, also by a 4‑0 vote. A $5,525,000 water‑main replacement contract was approved on the consent calendar.

• Agenda approved as amended (7‑0)
• BILL B-23 reintroduced and laid over, amendment to remove ministerial approval (4‑3)
• Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for $1,250,000 Midtown Trail Phase II approved (4‑0)
• Consent calendar adopted (7‑0)
• Water Main Replacements project contract $5,525,000 awarded to West Valley Construction (approved on consent calendar)
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Plan for 2025‑2028 approved (consent calendar)
• Deputy Chief Robert Beckwith appointed to Fire and Police Retirement Board (consent calendar)
• Commercial Cannabis Business License Tax bill introduced and laid over (consent calendar)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will first approve the meeting agenda and the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then receive updates from the council and staff, consider continued matters, and discuss new matters, including the June 2025 Draft of the Tower District Specific Plan. A separate item will address the Historic Preservation Association’s choice of paint color for a lamp post. The meeting will conclude with any unscheduled oral communications.

• Approve agenda
• Approve May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (ID 25-848)
• Review Tower District Specific Plan June 2025 Draft (ID 25-846)
• Discuss paint color for historic lamp post (ID 25-889)
• Unscheduled oral communications

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting's minutes, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Staff reported that the draft Tower District Specific Plan will be open for final comments and an Environmental Impact Report will be released in August. The discussion on historic lamp‑post paint colors resulted in postponing any painting until the fall, with further community input to be gathered. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes ID 25‑848 (6‑0)
• Postponed historic lamp post painting until fall (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use applications, including a request to build a regional freight facility and a 48-unit residential complex. The body will also consider rezoning and annexation requests for properties in Council Districts 1, 3, and 6.

• Rezone Application No. P24-04357 for ±160 acres on North Grantland Avenue
• Annexation and Pre-zone of ±80.91 acres on South Cherry Avenue for a regional freight facility
• Development Permit Application No. P22-03749 for a 48-unit multi-family residential project on North Chestnut Avenue
• Plan Amendment Application No. P20-00213 to change land use from Employment-Office to Medium High Residential Density
• Approval of June 4, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar. It recommended the City Council approve rezoning application P24‑04357 for about 155 acres of single‑family residential and 4.64 acres of commercial zoning. It approved, as amended, the annexation, pre‑zone and development permit applications (P21‑05778, P21‑05870, P23‑00149) for roughly 80.91 acres, adding a condition to meet with the nearby school, with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning application P24‑04357 (5-0, Commissioner Lyday recused)
• Approved as amended annexation, pre‑zone, and development permit applications P21‑05778/P21‑05870/P23‑00149 (4-1, Commissioner Bray recused)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold continued budget hearings and vote on the final Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Actions include adopting several resolutions: the Salary Resolution, Position Authorization Resolution, Annual Appropriation Resolution, GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution, Investment Policy for Public Funds, and a bill to adopt a property tax override. All items are subject to mayoral veto.

• Adopt FY 2026 Salary Resolution (ID 25-826A)
• Adopt FY 2026 Position Authorization Resolution (ID 25-827B)
• Adopt FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution (ID 25-828C)
• Adopt FY 2026 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution (ID 25-829D)
• Adopt FY 2026 Property Tax Override bill (ID 25-831F)

The council adopted the FY 2026 Salary, Position Authorization, Annual Appropriation, GANN Appropriation Limit, Investment Policy resolutions and a property tax override. The motion to adopt items A‑F passed unanimously (7‑0). Item E, the GANN Appropriation Limit, was adopted with a 6‑1 vote. All measures are subject to the mayor’s veto.

• Adopt FY 2026 Salary Resolution (Resolution 2025-177) – adopted
• Adopt FY 2026 Position Authorization Resolution (Resolution 2025-178) – adopted
• Adopt FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution (Resolution 2025-179) – adopted
• Adopt FY 2026 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution (Resolution 2025-180) – adopted (6 ayes, 1 no)
• Adopt FY 2026 Investment Policy for Public Funds (Resolution 2025-181) – adopted
• Adopt Property Tax Override (Bill B‑25 / Ordinance 2025-25) – adopted

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider a resolution (ID 25-907A) to declare intent to use proceeds of future indebtedness to reimburse the city for capital costs of the Pave More Now, Pay Later program, requiring five affirmative votes. The meeting also includes a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about an anticipated litigation case (ID 25-908A) and a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing multiple city employee unions (ID 25-910B). The agenda will be approved and a notice of the special meeting (ID 25-909) will be recorded.

• Resolution ID 25-907A – intent to use future indebtedness proceeds to reimburse capital costs of Pave More Now, Pay Later program (requires 5 affirmative votes)
• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation, one potential case (ID 25-908A)
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators – negotiations with 10 listed employee unions (ID 25-910B)
• Approval of agenda
• Notice of Special Meeting – Signed ID 25-909, sponsored by Council President Karbassi

The council adopted Resolution 2025-176, declaring the city's intent to use proceeds from future indebtedness to reimburse expenditures for the capital costs of the Pave More Now, Pay Later program. The motion was made by Vice President Miguel Angel Arias, seconded by Councilmember Tyler Maxwell, and passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye. The agenda was approved with no changes. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-176 to use future debt proceeds for Pave More Now program (7-0)
• Approved agenda with no changes (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear public input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program and Measure P allocations.

• Approval of May 19 and May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Subcommittee reports on San Joaquin River Parkway and Cultural Arts Grant Fund
• Public hearing on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Public hearing on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, and PARCS budget
• Upcoming meeting schedule through December 2025

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission approved its meeting agenda and the May 19 and May 27 meeting minutes. It also excused the absences of Commissioners Kucharski, Caglia, and Miller. All motions carried with votes of 5‑0 or 6‑0, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Excused Commissioner Kucharski's absence (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Caglia's absence (5-0)
• Excused Commissioner Miller's absence (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 19 and May 27 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a public hearing on a broad development code text amendment updating regulations for tiny houses on wheels, accessory dwelling units, manufactured homes, and agricultural labor housing. They also will consider adopting the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan for federal housing grant funding and are scheduled to deny a plan amendment and rezone for a 55-acre property near Annadale Avenue and State Route 41. Consent items include a catering contract with Pardini's Inc. and several airport consulting agreements.

• Development Code Text Amendment updating rules for tiny houses on wheels, ADUs, manufactured homes, and agricultural labor housing
• Adoption of 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA federal grants
• Denial of plan amendment and rezone for 55.31 acres near Annadale Avenue and SR 41 from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Light Industrial
• Service agreement with Pardini’s Inc. for catering and concessions at Fresno Convention Center with revenue-sharing
• Amendment No. 16 with ERM-West for groundwater contamination remediation at Fresno Yosemite International Airport, $707,575

The council adopted the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan, including a fair‑housing analysis and authorizing HUD grant applications. It also adopted Bill B‑24 and Resolution 2025‑162, amending numerous code sections on tiny houses, ADUs, and agricultural labor housing. The agenda was approved as amended, several items were tabled, and two consent items were moved to contested consent. Annual reports for the Fresno Revitalization Corporation and the City Housing Successor were received.

• Agenda approved as amended (7‑0 vote)
• Southeast Development Area Specific Plan removed from agenda
• Item 5:35 PM (ID 25‑757) tabled to a date to be determined by Councilmember Perea
• Item 2‑U (ID 25‑856) tabled to June 19 2025 by Council President Karbassi
• Item 2‑FF (ID 25‑762) tabled to June 19 2025 by staff
• Item 2‑SS (ID 25‑748) tabled to June 19 2025 by staff
• Item 2‑TT (ID 25‑756) tabled to June 26 2025 by Vice President Arias
• 2‑HH (ID 25‑767) moved to contested consent by Council President Karbassi

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda indicates no regular business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled
• No regular business scheduled

City Council

The Fresno City Council continues budget hearings from June 6 and will vote on budget motions today. A final vote on the FY 2026 budget is scheduled for June 17, including adoption of salary, position authorization, appropriation, GANN limit, investment policy resolutions, and a property tax override bill.

• Vote on Budget Motions (ID 25-731)
• FY 2026 Salary Resolution (June 17)
• FY 2026 Annual Appropriation Resolution (June 17)
• FY 2026 Property Tax Override Bill (June 17)

The council approved the budget agenda and then approved a series of funding motions covering parks, public works, and planning projects. All motions listed (items #61‑#81) were approved by a 6‑1 vote, with Vice President Arias absent. The largest allocation was $10 million for completing Veterans Boulevard, funded by Measure “C”. The meeting was recessed to resume on June 17, 2025.

• Approved $500,000 EPA Community Wide assessment Grant and $750,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan fund (motion #61)
• Approved $501,100 for basketball courts and related improvements at Neilson Park (motion #62)
• Approved $2,000,000 for playground improvements at Dickey Park (motion #63)
• Approved $100,000 for left‑turn phasing signal at Millbrook and Nees (motion #64)
• Approved $80,000 for shade structure at Vinland Park (motion #65)
• Approved $100,000 for road diet between Clovis and Fowler (motion #67)
• Approved $10,000,000 for full completion of Veterans Boulevard (motion #80)
• Approved $540,000 for additional amenities at Les Kimber Park (motion #81)

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a continued budget hearing session to review departmental presentations and consider final budget resolutions for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting includes presentations from various city departments and concludes with a scheduled vote on budget motions on June 10, 2025.

• Budget hearings continued from June 5, 2025
• Presentations from General Services, Information Services, Finance, Airports, and PARCS
• Presentations from Capital Projects, Economic Development, Planning, Public Works, and FAX
• Presentations from Personnel Services, Fire, Police, Convention Center, and Public Utilities
• Scheduled vote on Budget Motions on June 10, 2025

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a continued budget hearing on June 5, 2025, to review departmental presentations. The agenda lists presentations from the Office of the City Clerk, City Attorney's Office, General City Purpose, and the Office of the Mayor & City Manager. The final budget vote is scheduled for June 17, 2025.

• Budget hearings for General Services, Information Services, and Finance departments
• Budget hearings for Capital Projects, Economic Development, and Planning and Development departments
• Budget hearings for Public Works, FAX, and Animal Center departments
• Budget hearings for Personnel Services, Fire, and Police departments
• Budget hearings for Convention Center, Stadium, and Public Utilities departments

The council approved the budget hearing agenda with a 7‑0 vote. Budget presentations for the City Clerk, City Attorney, General City Purpose, Mayor & City Manager, and Council Offices were discussed. Two transfer motions failed because they lacked a second. No other motion outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Motion to transfer $52,087 from City Council budget to General Fund died (no second)
• Motion to transfer $52,087 from District 6 Council Office budget to General Fund died (no second)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider a special meeting to approve a second amendment extending the Convention Center management contract with ASM Global Fresno, LLC to December 31, 2025. The body will also discuss debt management and declare intent to use future borrowing to reimburse capital costs for the Pave More Now, Pay Later Program.

• Approve Second Amendment to 2020 Convention Center Management Agreement with ASM Global Fresno, LLC
• Workshop on Debt Management
• Resolution declaring intent to use future indebtedness to reimburse Pave More Now, Pay Later Program capital costs

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It approved a second amendment to the 2020 Convention Center Management Agreement, extending the contract term to December 31, 2025, by a 5‑2 vote. A resolution to use future indebtedness proceeds for the Pave More Now program was tabled until June 12, 2025.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved second amendment to 2020 Convention Center Management Agreement, extending term to Dec 31, 2025 (5‑2)
• Tabled resolution to use future indebtedness proceeds for Pave More Now program (tabled to June 12, 2025)

City Council

The Fresno City Council is convening a special meeting to discuss personnel matters, specifically regarding bargaining unit vacancies. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM on June 5, 2025.

• Special meeting called to discuss bargaining unit vacancies
• Presentation on personnel matters to be made by the Personnel Services Department
• Meeting subject to Mayoral veto

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda with all seven members in favor. No other actions or resolutions were adopted during the special session.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a proposal to annex and rezone approximately 39.90 acres of property for a single-family residential development. The body will decide whether to recommend approval of the annexation, pre-zoning, and a vesting tentative tract map to the City Council.

• Annexation Application No. P21-05090 for the California-Armstrong No. 3 Reorganization
• Pre-zone Application No. P21-05373 to change 37.98 acres from AL20 (Limited Agriculture) to RS-5 (Single-Family Residential, Medium Density)
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6376 for a 202-lot conventional single-family residential development
• Environmental Assessment No. T-6376/P21-05090/P21-05373 Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Property location: west side of South Armstrong Avenue, between Southern Pacific Railroad line and East Church Avenue

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and consent calendar unanimously. It then voted to recommend to the City Council the adoption of a mitigated negative declaration and the approval of Annexation Application P21‑05090, Pre‑zone Application P21‑05373, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6376 for a 39.90‑acre parcel on the west side of South Armstrong Avenue. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council adopt mitigated negative declaration (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Annexation Application P21‑05090 (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Pre‑zone Application P21‑05373 (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6376 (7‑0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a continuation of its budget hearings. Council members will hear budget presentations for the Personnel Services, Fire, Police, Convention Center/Stadium, and Public Utilities departments. No final budget decisions are scheduled for this meeting; the council is gathering information and public comment.

• Personnel Services Department budget hearing (ID 25-717)
• Fire Department budget hearing (ID 25-718)
• Police Department budget hearing (ID 25-719)
• Convention Center / Stadium budget hearing (ID 25-720)
• Department of Public Utilities budget hearing (ID 25-721)

The City Council recessed the June 4, 2025 budget hearing at 6:06 p.m. and scheduled it to resume on June 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting minutes were approved by unanimous vote at the June 19, 2025 regular council meeting. No other motions were recorded as approved or denied in these minutes.

• Adjourned budget hearing (6:06 p.m.) and set continuation for June 5, 2025 (9:00 a.m.)
• Approved meeting minutes unanimously (June 19, 2025)

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting to consider one potential case of anticipated litigation in a closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

The council approved the agenda on a 7‑0 vote. A closed‑session meeting was held to discuss an anticipated litigation matter, but no action was recorded. The open session adjourned at 6:06 PM.

• Agenda approved (7‑0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a series of budget hearings for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, continuing discussions from June 2. The agenda includes presentations from various city departments and concludes with scheduled votes on budget motions and the final budget.

• Budget hearings for Capital Projects, Economic Development, and Planning and Development
• Budget hearings for Public Works, FAX, and Animal Center
• Budget hearings for Fire, Police, and Convention Center / Stadium
• Budget hearings for Public Utilities and City Council Offices
• Scheduled vote on Budget Motions on June 10 and Vote on Final Budget on June 17

The City Council adjourned the June 3 budget hearing at 5:23 PM. The agenda for the budget hearing had been approved on June 2, 2025. Several motions were introduced during the session, but the minutes do not record any vote outcomes. The meeting minutes themselves were approved unanimously on June 19, 2025.

• Adjourned budget hearing (5:23 PM, June 3 2025)
• Approved agenda for budget hearing (June 2 2025)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote, June 19 2025)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider one potential case in a closed session conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. A closed‑session discussion on anticipated litigation was held, but no decisions were announced in open session. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 PM.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is commencing a series of budget hearings starting June 2, 2025, which will be treated as one continuous meeting. The body will review departmental budgets over several days, with final votes scheduled for June 10 and June 17.

• General Fund Overview (ID 25-705)
• General Services Department budget (ID 25-706)
• Information Services Department budget (ID 25-707)
• Finance Department budget (ID 25-708)
• Airports Department budget (ID 25-709)

The City Council approved the agenda on a 7‑0 vote. The session was a budget hearing for FY 2025‑2026, but no other motions were recorded as approved, denied, or tabled. All other items were discussion or information requests.

• Agenda approved (7‑0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special meeting to enter closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) to discuss one anticipated litigation case. Public comment will be accepted before the closed session. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss one potential case of anticipated litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(4))

The council voted to approve the special‑session agenda. All seven members present voted in favor. No other actions were taken in open session.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Active Transportation Program (ATP) and the Vision Zero Action Plan. The meeting includes reports on traffic collisions and updates on capital projects.

• ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan Update
• Traffic Collision Report
• Capital Project Updates
• Bike Month Task Force report
• Semi-annual Report Task Force report

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hear a presentation on the Mayor's Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The body will also discuss proposed changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule and receive public input on arts and culture grants.

• Hearing: Mayor's PARCS Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Hearing: Proposed changes to PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule
• Hearing: Public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Hearing: Public input on Measure P allocations and Parks Master Plan updates
• Hearing: Public input on Cultural Arts Plan and PARCS Capital Improvement Plans

The Parks, Recreation and Arts Commission allocated up to $300,000 from Measure P funds to plan and develop a plaza‑style park at the southeast corner of 7th Street and East César Chávez Boulevard. It also approved up to $100,000 from Category 5 funds for planning, design, and potential implementation activities on the Caglia property owned by the San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, and endorsed the FY26 budget for the department. Additionally, the commission approved changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule. All motions passed with five votes in favor and three members absent.

• Allocate $300,000 from Measure P funds for plaza‑style park at 7th & East César Chávez (5‑0, 3 absent)
• Allocate $50,000 from Category 5 funds for Caglia property planning (5‑0, 3 absent)
• Amend allocation to increase Caglia property funds to $100,000 (5‑0, 3 absent)
• Recommend City Council adopt FY26 budget for Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department (5‑0, 3 absent)
• Approve changes to PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule (5‑0, 3 absent)
• Approve agenda (5‑0, 3 absent)

City Council

The council holds public hearings on two community facilities district annexations to levy special taxes for infrastructure, a $71 million tax-exempt bond refinancing for the Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park, and a rezoning for a 30-lot single-family development on East Belmont Avenue. A text amendment to permit ministerial approvals for housing developments is also up for a vote. Several residents will speak about the Southeast Development Area.

• Hearing on annexation to Community Facilities District No. 11 (Annexation 153) at West Dakota and North Hayes Avenues
• Hearing on rezoning 3.90 acres on East Belmont Avenue for a 30-lot single-family residential development
• Hearing on annexation to Community Facilities District No. 9 at North Willow and East Alluvial Avenues
• TEFRA hearing on $71,000,000 tax-exempt bond refinancing for Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park
• Consideration of text amendment P24-00794 to allow ministerial approval for housing projects

The City Council adopted the amended agenda unanimously. It approved three resolutions and a bill to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 11, call a special mailed‑ballot election, declare election results, and levy a special tax for the district. The council also adopted a plan amendment, rezoning, and a tentative tract map for a 30‑lot residential development on East Belmont Avenue.

• Approved agenda as amended (7‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑135 annexing territory to Community Facilities District 11 (7‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑136 calling a special mailed‑ballot election (7‑aye)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑137 declaring election results (7‑aye)
• Adopted Bill B‑17 as Ordinance 2025‑17 levying a special tax for the district (7‑aye)
• Adopted plan amendment to change land use to medium‑density residential
• Adopted rezoning from RS‑3/UGM to RS‑5/UGM
• Adopted vesting of Tentative Tract Map No. 6441 for a 30‑lot subdivision

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan (covering approximately 9,000 acres) and certify its Environmental Impact Report, and a recommendation to approve a wide-ranging Development Code Text Amendment updating regulations for tiny houses on wheels, accessory dwelling units, manufactured homes, agricultural labor housing, and housing terminology.

• Recommend adoption of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan and related General Plan amendments for ~9,000 acres in Development Areas 3 and 4
• Recommend certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2022020486) for the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan
• Update regulations for tiny houses on wheels (THOW) and design standards for manufactured homes (Section 15-2738)
• Update regulations for accessory dwelling units across multiple code sections
• Update housing terminology from 'single-family' and 'multi-family' to 'single-unit' and 'multi-unit' throughout the Municipal Code

The commission approved the agenda as amended, with two commissioners absent and one abstention. It voted 5‑0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Development Code Text Amendment and the related General Plan Text Amendment concerning tiny houses, ADUs, manufactured homes, and other housing standards. Item VIII‑B (Southeast Development Area Specific Plan) was referred back to staff for further work. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Agenda approved as amended (4 ayes, 1 abstain, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of Development Code Text Amendment (5 ayes, 2 absent)
• Recommended approval of General Plan Text Amendment (5 ayes, 2 absent)
• Item VIII‑B referred to staff (no vote recorded)
• No public comment received
• Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold three public hearings: one on the Mayor's proposed FY2026 PARCS department budget, another on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program, and a third on Measure P allocations, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and the annual PARCS budget and Capital Improvement Plans. A workshop will provide a quarterly progress overview of the arts grant program. The commission will also consider approving the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Hearing on Mayor's FY2026 PARCS budget (ID 25-689)
• Hearing on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, PARCS budget and CIP (ID 25-609)
• Hearing on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (ID 25-608)
• Workshop: quarterly progress overview of Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (Fresno Arts Council) (ID 25-562)
• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (ID 25-6065)

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission voted unanimously to allocate funds for several park projects, including Tot Lot upgrades at Fink White Park, restroom replacement and basketball court improvements at Nielsen Park, and a $50,000 grant to the Wellness on the West program. All four funding motions passed with an 8‑0 vote. The commission also approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 21 meeting.

• Approved $657,300 for Tot Lot improvements at Fink White Park (8-0)
• Approved $2.3 million for restroom replacement at Nielsen Park (8-0)
• Approved $400,000 for basketball court improvements at Nielsen Park (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 to Wellness on the West (8-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled. All items on the agenda have been continued to the next meeting on June 23, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Items continued to June 23, 2025
• Public participation procedures outlined
• ADA accommodation contact information provided
• Meeting viewing options listed

City Council

The City Council will receive the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget during a workshop presentation. A separate workshop will discuss a text amendment to increase housing opportunities. No final votes are scheduled; these are briefing and discussion items. Public comment is available in person or via eComment or email.

• Mayor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget presentation (ID 25-652)
• Workshop on Text Amendment Regarding Increased Housing Opportunities (ID 25-663)
• Public participation guidelines including eComment and speaker cards

The City Council approved the agenda by a 7‑0 vote. Mayor Dyer presented the proposed FY 2026 budget, but no actions were taken on it. Council members made several requests for data and reports, none of which were voted on. The meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will review updated draft design guidelines and standards. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and council district updates.

• Review updated Draft Tower District Design Guidelines and Standards
• Approve meeting minutes from April 17, 2025
• Council District Updates
• Chair's Report
• Staff Updates

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee approved the meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes by the same 6‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; staff updates and a design‑guidelines presentation were discussed but not decided.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will consider updates to its mission statement and goals, an awards update, and farewell wishes. The commission will also vote on approving the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. Reports from members, the ADA coordinator, and the transportation subcommittee are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Discussion/action on DAC Mission Statement/Goals Update
• Discussion/action on DAC Awards Update
• Discussion/action on Farewell Wishes
• Transportation Subcommittee report

The Disability Advisory Commission approved its agenda with an amendment to defer the DAC Mission Statement/Goals update and postpone the selection of a new chair and vice chair to the next meeting. The minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting were also approved. Board Member Birdevinder Rickie Dhillon resigned effective May 13, 2025, and two transportation subcommittee members resigned. The DAC Awards Survey was prepared for task‑force review.

• Approved agenda amendment to defer DAC Mission Statement/Goals update and postpone chair/vice chair selection (5-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 DAC minutes (5-0)
• Deferred DAC Mission Statement/Goals update to July meeting
• Accepted Board Member Birdevinder Rickie Dhillon resignation effective May 13, 2025
• Noted resignations of Transportation Subcommittee members Sarah Harris and Kristopher Grey
• Prepared DAC Awards Survey for taskforce review

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The May 13, 2025 regular meeting of the Fresno Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will meet to schedule a closed session for a public employee discipline appeal hearing. The board will also conduct annual training pursuant to Government Code Section 54950.

• Closed session to schedule a Public Employee Discipline Appeal Hearing (ID 25-40)
• Annual Training pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 (ID 25-381)

The Board approved the roll call for the meeting. In closed session, the Board upheld the decision to move forward with a hearing on a public employee discipline appeal and will set a date at the next meeting. An open‑session Brown Act training was conducted, after which the meeting was adjourned.

• Roll call approved (3 members present, 1 absent)
• Board upheld decision to proceed with public employee discipline appeal hearing (no vote tally recorded)
• Brown Act training completed (no decision required)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding the denial of a permit to establish a banquet hall in an 8,384 square foot space. The body will also hold a workshop on Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Appeal of denial for Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-02631 for a banquet hall at 4927 East McKinley Avenue
• Workshop on Accessory Dwelling Units
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar, each with a 6‑0 vote. The commission denied the appeal for Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23‑02631 and instead referred the matter back to staff for further work. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (6‑0 vote, Chairperson absent)
• Approved consent calendar (6‑0 vote, Chairperson absent)
• Referred banquet hall Conditional Use Permit appeal to staff (6‑0 vote, Chairperson absent)

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission will meet to review staff updates and discuss upcoming events for 2025. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 25, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of February 25, 2025, meeting minutes
• Update on the Women’s History Month Proclamation
• Discussion of upcoming events in 2025

The Women's Commission voted to approve the meeting agenda with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting, again by a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Minutes of Feb 25, 2025 meeting approved (4-0)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to approve up to $205,000,000 in tax‑exempt revenue bonds for the Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens project. The meeting also includes hearings on additional TEFRA bond proposals totaling $71,000,000 and $20,000,000, as well as a resolution to vacate a portion of a public street easement on South Golden State Boulevard. Several resolutions and a bill will be considered to annex territory and levy special taxes for multiple Community Facilities Districts.

• Resolution (ID 25-577) approving up to $205,000,000 in bonds for Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens (Finance Department sponsor)
• Resolution (ID 25-575) approving up to $71,000,000 in bonds for Franciscan/Towne & Country mobile home park (Finance Department sponsor)
• Resolution (ID 25-578) approving up to $20,000,000 in bonds for Pleasant View 2024 Limited Partnership (Finance Department sponsor)
• Resolution (ID 25-620) vacating a portion of the public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard north of East Jensen Avenue (Public Works Department sponsor)
• Resolution (ID 25-555) annexing territory to Community Facilities District No. 11, Annexation No. 155, and authorizing a special tax levy (Public Works Department sponsor)

The City Council adopted a resolution to vacate a portion of the public street easement on South Golden State Boulevard (6-0 vote). It also approved annexations and special tax authorizations for Community Facilities District No. 11 (Annexations 155 and 154) and Community Facilities District No. 18 (Annexation 003), each passing with a 6-0 vote. All motions were carried with Councilmember Richardson absent.

• Vacation of portion of public street easement on South Golden State Blvd adopted (6-0)
• Annexation No. 155 to Community Facilities District No. 11 and special tax authorized (6-0)
• Annexation No. 154 to Community Facilities District No. 11 and special tax authorized (6-0)
• Annexation No. 003 to Community Facilities District No. 18 and special tax authorized (6-0)
• Agenda approved as amended (6-0)

Civil Service Board

This regular meeting of the Fresno Civil Service Board has been cancelled. The agenda contained only routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, new business, and unscheduled communication. No substantive decisions or discussions were scheduled.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes and closed session discussions on public employee discipline and a hearing on appeal. No public votes on substantive matters are scheduled.

• Closed session on continued public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 25-41)
• Closed session hearing on appeal for public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 25-62)

The board approved the meeting minutes. It approved the review of findings for ID 25-41 concerning continued public employee discipline. In the hearing on appeal for ID 25-62, the appellant was not present and the case was dismissed.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved review of findings for ID 25-41 (public employee discipline)
• Dismissed appeal case ID 25-62 (appellant absent)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and provide comments on the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Peacock Building at 937 F St. The commission will also receive updates on plans for Historic Preservation Month, the status of stained glass at 1115 U St, and the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe building at 5901 W Shaw. The meeting includes approval of March 24 minutes and routine items.

• Review comments on Draft IS/MND for Peacock Building at 937 F St
• Update on plans for Historic Preservation Month
• Update on stained glass restoration at 1115 U St
• Monthly update on Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W Shaw
• Approval of March 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (ID 25-461) with a 6‑0 vote. The same day, the commission also approved the meeting agenda with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss funding and land leases for the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable housing project. The body will also hold hearings on annexing territory for a special tax district and vacating a public street easement.

• Contribution of up to $5,000,000 for the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable housing project
• Annexation of territory and levy of a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 67
• Vacation of a public street easement on the southwest side of South Golden State Boulevard, north of East Jensen Avenue
• Consultant Services Agreement with Covino Smith & Simon, Inc. for lobbying services not to exceed $210,600
• Design-Build Contract with Bomel Construction Company Inc. for the H Street Parking Structure Project not to exceed $2,216,649.00

The City Council adopted several resolutions to move forward with the Cesar Chavez Apartments affordable rental housing development, including a categorical CEQA exemption, a $5 million city contribution, and a 55‑year ground lease. The council also approved annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and a special tax to fund the district. An amended Citywide Development Code covering tobacco and vapor sales was adopted. All actions were taken with recorded vote counts.

• Adopted resolutions for Cesar Chavez Apartments project, including $5M city contribution (7‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Approved 55‑year ground lease for Cesar Chavez Apartments (6‑0 vote, 1 absent)
• Adopted categorical CEQA exemption for Cesar Chavez Apartments (vote not specified)
• Adopted amended Citywide Development Code on tobacco and vapor sales (5‑1 vote)
• Approved annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and special tax (5‑0 vote, 2 absent)
• Adopted Bill B‑12 / Ordinance 2025‑9 for special tax levy (5‑0 vote, 2 absent)
• Motion to remove COVID‑19 Temporary Catering Authorization failed; item remained on agenda (5‑1 vote)
• Moved Consultant Services Agreement (Covino Smith & Simon) to contested consent, tabled to May 1

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Fresno Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation subcommittee will hold a regular meeting to hear a presentation on microtransit services from ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa. Other items include approval of the agenda and minutes from the February 26, 2025, meeting, member reports, and public comments. No policy decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on Microtransit Services by ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa
• Approval of minutes from the February 26, 2025, Disability Advisory Transportation Sub-committee meeting

The Transportation Sub‑Committee approved the agenda amendment removing Item 8, with a 4‑0 vote and two members excused. It also approved the February 26, 2025 sub‑committee minutes, again by a 4‑0 vote with two members excused. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda amendment (4‑0, 2 excused)
• Approved February 26, 2025 sub‑committee minutes (4‑0, 2 excused)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the Active Transportation Plan Update and the Audubon Drive Corridor Study draft. The committee will also receive staff reports on the ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan, a Traffic Collision Report, and Capital Project Updates. Task force reports include Bike Month, Semi-annual Report, and Safety Program Coordination.

• Active Transportation Plan Update presentation
• Audubon Drive Corridor Study draft and conceptual plans
• Traffic Collision Report from staff
• Capital Project Updates (workplan)
• Bike Month Task Force report

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold a workshop to review the Measure P 2023 Annual Report and conduct two public hearings: one on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program and another on Measure P allocations, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. The commission will also discuss potential dates for a special meeting and receive subcommittee reports on the San Joaquin River Parkway and Cultural Arts Grant Fund.

• Workshop for Commission review and input on the Measure P 2023 Annual Report
• Hearing to receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Hearing on allocations related to Measure P, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and PARCS budget and capital improvement plans
• Discussion regarding potential dates for a special meeting
• Subcommittee reports on San Joaquin River Parkway and Cultural Arts Grant Fund

The commission voted to hold a special meeting on May 27, 2025 for budget recommendations. Earlier votes excused the absences of Vice Chair Ward and Commissioner Singh, approved the agenda, and approved the March 17 meeting minutes. No other actions were adopted.

• Excused Vice Chair Ward's absence (approved, 7-0)
• Excused Commissioner Singh's absence (approved, 7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (approved, 6-0)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (approved, 6-0)
• Approved special meeting on May 27, 2025 for budget recommendations (approved, 7-0)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee will review an updated draft of the Tower District Design Guidelines and Standards. This is the primary substantive item on the agenda, with no other decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of updated Draft Tower District Design Guidelines and Standards (ID 25-544)

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 20, 2025 special‑meeting minutes. Members also reviewed the updated draft Tower District Design Guidelines and Standards and recommended changes, such as separating ADU and garage language and prohibiting stucco over wood. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 20, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (7-0)
• Reviewed updated draft Tower District Design Guidelines and made recommendations for modifications

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will consider recommending to the City Council a plan amendment and rezone for a 55.31-acre property bounded by East Annadale Avenue, State Route 41, South Elm Avenue, and East Chester/East Samson Avenue. The proposal would change the land use designation from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment-Light Industrial and rezone from NMX to IL/conditions of zoning. The commission will also consider an addendum to the Southwest Fresno Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report. The meeting includes a consent calendar for approval of prior meeting minutes and periods for public comment.

• Plan amendment and rezone for 55.31 acres from Neighborhood Mixed-Use to Employment-Light Industrial and NMX to IL/conditions of zoning
• Addendum to Final Program EIR for Southwest Fresno Specific Plan under CEQA
• Public hearing on the proposed land use and zoning changes
• Consent calendar: approval of April 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Unscheduled oral communications for matters not on the agenda

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent calendar by unanimous votes of the members present. It then voted to recommend denial of Plan Amendment Application No. P23-03006, which sought to change the land‑use designation to Light Industrial and rezone the 55.31‑acre site. The denial recommendation passed with three votes in favor and one against, while three commissioners were absent.

• Agenda approved (4 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent)
• Consent calendar approved (4 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent)
• Recommended denial of P23-03006 rezoning and plan amendment (3 ayes, 1 no, 3 absent)

Women's Commission

The regular meeting of the Women's Commission scheduled for April 15, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Council

The City Council will certify the results of the March 18 special election and swear in a new councilmember. The consent calendar includes major infrastructure contracts: a $12.9 million award for the new 911 Emergency Call Center, a $2.73 million contract for North Blackstone Avenue roadway improvements, and a $1.75 million project for South Cedar Avenue Complete Streets. Other items include amendments to engineering agreements and a $3.35 million per year citywide security services contract.

• Resolutions declaring results of the March 18 special election and installing new Councilmember Vang
• Award $12,936,795 contract to Solpac Construction for new 911 Emergency Call Center (Council District 3)
• Award $2,732,629 contract to Yarbs Grading for North Blackstone Avenue improvements from Minarets Avenue to Nees Avenue (Districts 2, 6)
• Appropriate $765,500 to Fire Department budget for out-of-county responses under California Firefighters Assistance Agreement
• Approve citywide security services contract with Allied Universal, up to $3,350,000 per year plus adjustments

The City Council adopted a finding of categorical exemption for the Milburn Overlook Redesign and approved $89,000 in funding and a $1,262,759.15 construction contract. It also adopted Resolution 2025-87 declaring the March 18 special‑election results. Several contract amendments and utility agreements were approved on the consent calendar.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-87 declaring March 18 special‑election results (6‑0, 1 excused)
• Approved Milburn Overlook Redesign: categorical exemption, $89,000 appropriation, $1,262,759.15 contract to Truxell & Valentino
• Approved fourth amendment to Carollo Engineers contract, increasing total to $3,801,877
• Approved first amendment to Michael K. Nunley & Associates contract, increasing total to $466,501
• Approved amendment to PG&E utility agreement, increasing total to $195,758
• Approved amendment to Provost and Pritchard Engineering contract, increasing total by $8,432
• Approved minutes for the March 27, 2025 meeting
• Approved various proclamations (presented but not voted on)

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to review its mission statement and goals. The body will also consider appointing a member to the transportation subcommittee.

• Update on DAC Mission Statement/Goals
• Update on DAC Awards
• Appointment of Sean Zweifler to the DAC Transportation Subcommittee
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Disability Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and voted to appoint Sean Zweifler to the Transportation Sub‑committee. All four members present voted aye on each action. Board member Susan Coulter announced her resignation, effective May 13 2025.

• Approved agenda (4‑0 ayes, 1 excused)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (4‑0 ayes, 1 excused)
• Appointed Sean Zweifler to Transportation Sub‑committee (4‑0 ayes, 1 excused)

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The April 8, 2025 regular meeting of the Fresno Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Women's Commission

This regular meeting of the Fresno Women's Commission has been cancelled. The agenda contained only routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment. No substantive action items, discussions, or proposals were scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on recommendations to the City Council for a plan amendment, rezone, and a 30-lot single-family subdivision on 3.90 acres south of East Belmont Avenue. It will also hear an appeal of a denied conditional use permit for a Type 20 alcohol license at 2717 North Hughes Avenue.

• Plan amendment to change land use from Low Density to Medium Density Residential on East Belmont Avenue
• Rezone from RS-3/UGM to RS-5/UGM for the same property
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6441 to subdivide 3.90 acres into 30 single-family lots
• Planned Development Permit to modify setbacks, lot size, and lot coverage for the subdivision
• Appeal of denial of Conditional Use Permit for beer/wine off-sale at 2717 North Hughes Avenue

The commission approved the plan amendment, rezoning, tentative tract map and planned development permit for a 3.90‑acre site on the south side of East Belmont Avenue, authorizing a 30‑lot single‑family residential development (vote 4‑1). It also denied the appeal of Conditional Use Permit Application P24‑01344 for a Type 20 alcohol license at 2717 North Hughes Avenue, upholding the department’s denial (vote 4‑0, with one commissioner recused). Both actions were adopted by motions of Chair Vang and seconded by Commissioners.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent calendar (5‑0)
• Approved 30‑lot residential development on East Belmont Ave (vote 4‑1)
• Denied appeal for Conditional Use Permit for alcohol license at 2717 North Hughes Ave (vote 4‑0, 1 recused)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will convene to approve minutes from January 28, 2025, and then enter closed session under Government Code Section 54957 to review hearing officer findings. No other business is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025
• Closed session to review hearing officer findings (personnel matter)

The board approved the roll call, approved the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting, and approved the closed‑session review of Hearing Officer findings. All three items passed with votes from Chairperson McDonald, Vice Chair Tracy, Vice Chair Cregar and Board Member Hardie. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

• Roll call approved (vote: McDonald, Tracy, Cregar, Hardie)
• January 28, 2025 meeting minutes approved (vote: McDonald, Tracy, Cregar, Hardie)
• Closed‑session review of Hearing Officer findings approved (vote: McDonald, Tracy, Cregar, Hardie)

City Council

The Fresno City Council will consider a text amendment to allow ministerial (bypass) approval of certain housing projects, including office-to-dwelling conversions and multi-unit developments near bus stops. The council also holds hearings on a 26-lot subdivision appeal, the 2024 Housing Element report, and a definition for sub-acute care facilities. Several consent items include airport consulting contracts and up to $1.5 million each for right-of-way and appraisal consultants.

• Appeal hearing on Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6397, a 26-lot single-family subdivision on North Cornelia Avenue (Council District 3)
• Text Amendment to define Sub-Acute Care Facilities in the Fresno Municipal Code
• 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report public hearing
• Text Amendment P24-00794 to permit ministerial approval of housing projects, including office-to-dwelling conversions and multi-unit residential near bus stops
• Consent items: up to $1.5M each for eight on-call right-of-way and appraisal consultant agreements for capital projects

The City Council approved the Vesting Tentative Tract Map (ID 25‑282) for a 26‑lot single‑family residential development on 4.72 acres, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also adopted Text Amendment Application No. P23‑03472 to define sub‑acute care facilities in the municipal code, also by a 6‑0 vote. Several items were moved to the contested consent calendar and two items were tabled to future meetings.

• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map for 4.72 acre, 26‑lot development (6‑0)
• Adopted Text Amendment Application No. P23‑03472 defining sub‑acute care facilities (6‑0)
• Moved Blackstone McKinley BNSF Grade Separation Project surplus property declaration to contested consent
• Moved undeveloped right‑of‑way on South Golden State Blvd to contested consent
• Moved South Central Community Benefits Fund expenditure plan to contested consent
• Tabled lease of city‑owned agricultural land at Fresno‑Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility to April 10
• Tabled Text Amendment Application No. P24‑00794 to April 24
• Approved agenda as amended (6‑0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The March 26, 2025 regular meeting of the Fresno Active Transportation Advisory Committee has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda had included updates on the Active Transportation Plan and a traffic collision report.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions taken
• Scheduled: ATP Update presentation (ID 25-449)
• Scheduled: Bike Month Task Force report (ID 25-296)
• Scheduled: ATP and Vision Zero Action Plan Update (ID 25-140)
• Scheduled: Traffic Collision Report (ID 25-450)

Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee

The Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee will receive an update on the Internal Control Review from the Finance Department. The committee will also approve the meeting agenda, approve minutes from the May 13, 2024 special meeting, and consider the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM on March 26, 2025 in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes for the May 13, 2024 special meeting (ID 25-447)
• Update on Internal Control Review (ID 25-444A) presented by the Finance Department
• Consideration of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ID 25-445B)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and discuss several historic property matters, including the removal of stained glass at 1115 U St, items found during demolition of the Bow On Association Building at 934 F St, and an update on the Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and updates on Historic Preservation Month and regular monthly topics.

• Review removal of stained glass at 1115 U St (HP#220)
• Review items found during demolition of Bow On Association Building at 934 F St
• Update on Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W. Shaw
• Update on plans for Historic Preservation Month
• Monthly updates including staff reports, proposed historic districts, and architectural review subcommittee

The commission approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda with a 5‑0 vote each. It decided to retain the property at 1115 U St. on the Local Register, update the DPR, and require the owner to have a professional painter remove paint from the remaining amber glass panes. Staff will mail information about economic incentives to all Local Register owners. The commission noted funding for a Historic Preservation Specialist in the upcoming budget and will use an outside consultant for the proposed Chinatown Historic District survey.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Approved agenda for March 24, 2025 meeting (5‑0 vote)
• Decided to retain 1115 U St. on the Local Register and update the DPR
• Required applicant to have a professional painter remove paint from amber glass panes at 1115 U St.
• Directed staff to mail information on economic incentives to all Local Register properties
• Planned funding for Historic Preservation Specialist position in next fiscal year budget
• Approved use of an outside consultant for the proposed Chinatown Historic District survey