Fresno City Council Considers FY 2027 Budget and Property Tax Override; Advisory Committee Holds Procedural Votes
The Fresno City Council had a busy week, with budget finalization and a property tax override ordinance among the items scheduled for consideration on June 23, 2026. Minutes for that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.
City Council — June 23: FY 2027 Budget and Property Tax Override
The City Council agenda for June 23 included adoption of the FY 2027 Salary Resolution, a FY 2027 Position Authorization Resolution, and a Property Tax Override Ordinance. The council was also scheduled to adopt the FY 2026-2027 GANN Appropriation Limit Resolution and approve the FY 26/27 Program Income Budget for the Fresno Revitalization Corporation, including its annual report.
Because minutes have not been published, the results of these votes are not yet available.
City Council — June 25: Budget Hearings, Rezoning, and Contracts
A second council session on June 25 included continued budget hearings and a rezoning application for 3.30 acres on East Barstow Avenue. The agenda also listed adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Several dollar-figure items were on the agenda:
- $1,057,635 total fee for independent auditing services through The Pun Group, LLP
- $2,096,464 purchase of a Smeal aerial fire apparatus for the Fire Department
- A lease agreement for the City Hall Cafe with Culinary Studios, Inc.
- An extension for the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel project at Inyo and M Street
Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.
Active Transportation Advisory Committee — June 24: Procedural Votes
The Active Transportation Advisory Committee met on June 24 and took two procedural votes, both passing 6-0: approval of the meeting agenda and approval of the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes. The committee also heard departmental presentations on grade separations and traffic reports but took no substantive policy or infrastructure action.
Disability Advisory Commission — June 24: Meeting Cancelled
The Disability Advisory Commission's scheduled June 24 regular meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
Planning Commission — July 1: Residential Development and Car Wash
The Planning Commission agenda for July 1 included several land use items:
- A 53-lot single-unit residential development at E. Copper Ave and N. Portofino Dr
- An automated car wash facility of approximately 3,500 sq ft on E. Copper Ave
- Rezoning of 3.3 acres on the south side of E. Barstow Avenue
The commission was also scheduled to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and consider resolutions of appreciation for Peter Vang and David Criner. Minutes have not yet been published.
Historic Preservation Commission — June 22
The Historic Preservation Commission met on June 22 to receive updates on the historic Thomas R. Meux Home (HP#2) at 1007 R Street and on Historic Preservation Month events. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming Up
- **July 7 — Building Standards Appeals Board:** The board will hear an appeal of Fire Dept. Citation 7557-1 issued to Nova Surgical at 4928 E. Clinton Way. The board will decide whether to confirm the September 2025 administrative citation and order corrections within 30 days, or dismiss it. The agenda also includes approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and a public comment period with a 3-minute limit per speaker.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Active transportation committee cast sole formal votes; council budget decisions, land-use plans remain ahead
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