Fresno, CA

Building Standards Appeals Board

Planning Commission

Women's Commission

Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access

Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access

The Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access will hold a regular meeting to approve its 2026 calendar and elect a Vice Chair. The agenda also includes the appointment of alternates and a discussion on forming subcommittees. No specific contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed.

• Hearing to adopt the Amended Calendar Year 2026 Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access (CFACA) Calendar (ID 26-1195)
• Hearing for the Election of Vice Chair to the Commission on Family Affordability & Childcare Access (ID 26-1196)
• Hearing for the Appointment of Alternates to the Commission on Family Affordability & Childcare Access (ID 26-1197)
• Discussion on Subcommittees to the Commission on Family Affordability & Childcare Access (ID 26-1198)

City Council

Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access

Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access

Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold hearings on vacating a street right-of-way and annexing territory into Community Facilities District No. 9, which includes levying a special tax. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts, change orders, and resolutions for airport, fire, and other city services. Several items require five affirmative votes and are subject to mayoral veto.

• Annexation No. 75 to Community Facilities District No. 9 at North Riverside Drive and West Palo Alto Avenue, with special tax levy
• Vacation of street right-of-way at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way
• Construction contract award of $1,543,391 to Terra West Construction for Fresno Chandler Executive Airport Runway 12-30 Rehabilitation
• Contract change order No. 2 for $1,669,659.62 for Leaky Acres Groundwater Recharge Facility Improvement Project
• Loan write-down of $4,885,000 plus interest for OPS Villas LP at 2597 S. Richelle Avenue

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take action on several transportation items, including appointing a representative to a stakeholder committee, approving event details for World Day of Remembrance 2026, and receiving updates on various projects and reports. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Appoint ATAC representative to Mobility Design Guide Stakeholder Advisory Committee
• Approve World Day of Remembrance 2026 event details
• Discussion on Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force
• Discussion on 20 mph prima facie speed limit in school zones
• Update on Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) Grant for West of 99

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The August 26, 2026 regular meeting of the Fresno Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No business was conducted. The agenda contained only procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• No decisions or discussions occurred
• Agenda included only standard procedural items

Council District 3 Project Review Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

The Fresno Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider whether the property at 5045 E Butler Ave should be added to the Local Register of Historic Resources. The agenda also includes a workshop on proposed amendments to federal Section 106 implementing regulations, plus routine staff and subcommittee updates. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with approval of prior meeting minutes and the agenda.

• Public hearing on eligibility for Local Register of Historic Resources for 5045 E Butler Ave (APN 472-021-30)
• Workshop on amendments to implementing regulations for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Approval of draft minutes from January 26, 2026 and June 22, 2026 meetings
• Staff and subcommittee updates

Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access

The Fresno Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. The main actions are adopting the 2026 meeting calendar and discussing and approving appointments of community commissioners to fill vacant seats. Public comments are invited in person or via Zoom.

• Adopt Calendar Year 2026 Commission on Family Affordability and Childcare Access (CFACA) Calendar (ID 26-1128)
• Discuss and approve appointments of community commissioners for CFACA (ID 26-1130)

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

Planning Commission

The Fresno Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and adoption of the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan, covering about 9,000 acres in Development Areas 3 and 4. The commission will also consider related General Plan amendments. Two previously continued items are on the agenda but have been postponed to September 2026. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Recommend certification of Final EIR (SCH No. 2022020486) for Southeast Development Area Specific Plan
• Recommend adoption of Plan Amendment P23-03090 to adopt the Specific Plan and Planned Land Use Map
• Recommend approval of Plan Amendment P23-03091 to update General Plan maps and text
• Continued to Sept 2, 2026: 8.47-acre residential project at East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive (53-lot subdivision, rezone to RS-5)
• Continued to Sept 16, 2026: 0.84-acre commercial rezone and conditional use permit for automated car wash on East Copper Avenue

Building Standards Appeals Board

The Building Standards Appeals Board will hold progress hearings on two code enforcement appeals, one at 3436 N Virginia Lane and one at 1347 E. Shields Ave. The board will decide whether the appellants have made substantial progress, fully corrected violations, or must pay double fines. The agenda also includes a workshop on Robert's Rules of Order and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Progress hearing on appeal E25-13830 for 3436 N Virginia Lane (Notice and Order Nov 5, 2025; Citation Mar 24, 2026)
• Progress hearing on appeal E25-16660 for 1347 E. Shields Ave. (Notice and Order Jan 2, 2026)
• Possible action: order double fines and costs if no substantial progress
• Workshop on Robert's Rules of Order
• Approval of August 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Council District 4 Project Review Committee

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Fresno Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold public hearings to receive input on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program, allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. The agenda also includes a workshop on the grant program and a resolution to establish an ad hoc application review committee member selection subcommittee. The meeting is largely procedural, with routine items like agenda approval and minutes.

• Hearing: Receive public input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (ID 26-1080)
• Hearing: Receive public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and PARCS budget and Capital Improvement Plans (ID 26-1081)
• Workshop: Update on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program (ID 26-1078)
• Hearing: Resolution to establish an Ad Hoc Application Review Committee Member Selection Subcommittee (ID 26-1079)
• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2026 (ID 26-1077)

City Council

Council District 1 Project Review Committee

City Council

This special City Council meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The agenda included only a closed session on anticipated litigation and routine procedural items, with no public business scheduled.

• Special meeting cancelled due to no quorum
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Agenda approval item (ID 26-1100)
• Closed session item (ID 26-1101)

Council District 6 Project Review Committee

City Council

This special City Council meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The only agenda item was a resolution to remove the City of Fresno's general tax measure from the November 3, 2026 ballot, but no action was taken.

• Resolution to remove general tax measure from November 3, 2026 ballot (ID 26-1098)

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission's regular meeting for August 11, 2026, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to no quorum
• Next regular meeting: September 8, 2026

Disability Advisory Commission

The August 11, 2026 regular meeting of the Fresno Disability Advisory Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda lists only procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and reports, with no substantive action items.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• No action items or substantive business conducted
• Public comment options remained available but unused

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a workshop regarding the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan. Two other land use matters for East Copper Avenue have been continued to August 19, 2026.

• Workshop: Southeast Development Area Specific Plan
• Continued: Plan Amendment, Rezone, and 53-lot residential development at East Copper Avenue and North Portofino Drive
• Continued: Plan Amendment, Rezone, and permit for a 3,500 square-foot automated car wash on East Copper Avenue
• Approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Building Standards Appeals Board

The Building Standards Appeals Board will hold a progress hearing regarding a code enforcement case for properties at 2220 N. Weber Ave. and 1827 W. Clinton Ave. The board will determine if the appellants have made substantial progress or fully corrected violations from an April 9, 2026, Notice and Order.

• Progress hearing for Fresno Code Enforcement case E26-04602 (2220 N. Weber Ave. / 1827 W. Clinton Ave.)
• Potential order for payment of double fines and allowable costs if progress is not substantial
• Approval of July 07, 2026 meeting minutes

The Building Standards Appeals Board held a progress hearing for a property at 2220 N. Weber Ave / 1827 W. Clinton Ave. The board determined the appellants had not made substantial progress on the outstanding violation (unpermitted exterior siding) and approved doubling the fines and costs. The appellant was not present, and no public comments were offered.

• Approved doubling fines and costs for unresolved violations at 2220 N. Weber Ave / 1827 W. Clinton Ave (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved the agenda (3-0, 2 absent)

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings on property acquisitions for bus stop upgrades and a rezoning application on East Barstow Avenue. The body will also discuss annexing territory for a special tax district and the sale of city-owned right-of-way.

• Resolution to authorize eminent domain for FAX Bus Stop ADA Upgrades Project on South Cedar Avenue
• Rezone Application No. P26-00729 for 3.30 acres on East Barstow Avenue
• Annexation and special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 75
• Sale of 0.36 acres of right-of-way at North Brawley Avenue and West Buckingham Way to Optimum Properties LLC for $1,000
• 10-year lease agreement with FAA for Air Traffic Control Tower at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for $1,194,978.00

The Council approved a resolution and ordinance to place a 0.50% transactions and use tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot, with revenue to be reviewed by a citizens oversight committee. The measure passed 6-1, with Councilmember Perea dissenting. The Council also tabled a charter amendment prohibiting debt and general fund financing of the Southeast Development Area, and failed to advance a charter amendment creating a citizen redistricting commission.

• Approved resolution and ordinance for 0.50% sales tax measure for Nov. 3 ballot (6-1)
• Tabled charter amendment prohibiting debt financing of Southeast Development Area (4-3)
• Failed charter amendment creating Citizen Redistricting Advisory Commission (3-4)
• Tabled charter amendment on political officers (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Fresno Housing Authority maintenance workers (6-0)
• Approved $2.075M AMS.net tech equipment for new PD 911 Center (consent)
• Approved $1.636M Shaw Ave road construction contract (consent)
• Approved $3.955M change order for airport terminal expansion (6-0)

• Acquisition of property rights on South Cedar Avenue for FAX Bus Stop ADA Improvements Project
  South Cedar Avenue, south of East Dwight Way

Council District 3 Project Review Committee

Historic Preservation Commission

This meeting of the Fresno Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will approve routine items, allow public comment, and discuss several project updates. A hearing will consider a resolution to establish a Safe Routes to School Task Force and define its roles. The meeting also includes updates on smart‑mobility improvements at Blackstone and Dakota, the Shields Avenue Trail Phase 2, and a kids‑crossing traffic signal at Columbia and Storey Elementary, plus safety recommendations for Palm and Belmont.

• Hearing to adopt resolution establishing the Safe Routes to School Task Force (ID 26‑964)
• Update on Blackstone and Dakota AHSC Smart Mobility Improvements (ID 26‑970)
• Update on Shields Ave Trail – Blackstone to Fresno (Segment 1) Phase 2 (ID 26‑970)
• Update on Kids Crossing: Safe Routes to School traffic signal at Columbia and Storey Elementary (ID 26‑967)
• Actions pertaining to Palm and Belmont safety improvement recommendations (ID 26‑963)

• Blackstone and Dakota AHSC Smart Mobility Improvements; Shields Ave Trail - Blackstone to Fresno (Seg 1) Phase 2; July’s
  Blackstone and Dakota; Shields Ave
• Kids Crossing: Safe Routes to School in South Fresno - Traffic Signal Completion and School Outreach at Columbia and Sto
  Columbia and Storey Elementary
• Palm and Belmont Safety Improvement Recommendations
  Palm and Belmont
• Establish the Safe Routes to School Task Force
• Discussion on the Protected Bicycle Parking Task Force

Council District 4 Project Review Committee

Building Standards Appeals Board

The scheduled regular meeting of the Fresno Building Standards Appeals Board on July 21, 2026 was cancelled. As a result, no agenda items, hearings, or decisions will be taken at this time. The cancellation applies to all listed agenda sections, including roll call, procedures, consent calendar, reports, public comment, and any new or continued matters.

• Regular meeting cancelled; no agenda items will be heard or decided

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss 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.

• Approval of June 1 and June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Workshop on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program
• Hearing to receive public input on arts and culture grants
• Hearing to receive public input on Measure P allocations and park plans
• Review of PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from June 1 and June 15, 2026, with 5-0 votes (three members absent). The commission held workshops and hearings on the Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Program and on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan updates, and the PARCS budget, but took no formal action on these items. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1 and June 15, 2026 (5-0)

• Public input on Measure P allocations, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Departm

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to the August 5, 2026, meeting.

• Plan Amendment and Rezone Application P22-02694 (continued to 08/05/2026)
• Conditional Use Permit Application P22-03569 for an automated car wash (continued to 08/05/2026)
• Plan Amendment and Rezone Application P24-00452 (continued to 08/05/2026)
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6419 for a 53-lot residential development (continued to 08/05/2026)

• Plan Amendment, Rezone Application, and Conditional Use Permit for automated car wash facility — continued
  North side of East Copper Avenue, between North Maple and No · 0.84 ac

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. As a result, no agenda items were considered or decided at this time.