Fresno public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to the meeting on January 3, 2024.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review requests for historical property contracts and physical changes to historic sites. This includes discussing the removal of a coffee can sign and potential renovations at Twining Laboratories.

• Removal and potential donation of the Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign to Fresno County Historical Museum
• Mills Act historical property contracts for 3537 E Huntington Blvd and 655 East Pine Avenue
• Proposed signage, fencing, and parking lot changes at Twining Laboratories at 2527 Fresno St
• Development permit consultation for 1470 E Bulldog Lane

• Removal of the Historic Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign (HP#247)
  1420 H St.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will discuss subcommittee reports regarding the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan. The meeting includes hearings for public input on Measure P allocations and the annual PARCS Department budget. Additionally, members will review recommended changes to the FY25 master fee schedule for various park facilities.

• Proposed changes to the FY25 PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule
• Public input on Measure P allocations and Parks Master Plan updates
• Adoption of the 2024 PRAC meeting calendar
• Subcommittee reports on Cultural Arts and Parks Master Plans

City Council

The City Council will review several items including storefront leases for Downtown Parking Garage 9, vehicle purchases, and grant funding for the Animal Center. The agenda also includes a proposal regarding aquatics programming reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District.

• Three-year lease agreements for Downtown Parking Garage 9 units at 1231 Van Ness, 1241 Van Ness, and 1245 Van Ness
• $182,200 grant for the Animal Center Sniptember Grant
• Purchase of 81 Ford vehicles totaling $4,421,353 from Swanson Fahrney Ford
• Seven-year lease agreement with 747 R Street, LLC for $800,301.60 annually
• Citywide requirements contract for electrical and lighting products not to exceed $850,000 per year

• Office/Warehouse Project — tabled
  northeast intersection of North Marks and West Nielsen Avenu
• Route 99 Freeway Agreement
  0.1 mile south of Chestnut Avenue to Church Avenue
• Downtown Parking Garage 9 storefront leases
  Downtown Parking Garage 9

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission – Transportation holds a routine meeting focused on administrative approvals and two discussion items. Commissioners will review changes to Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and APS policies. These updates address how city infrastructure and services accommodate residents with disabilities. The agenda contains no scheduled votes or binding decisions.

• Approval of draft minutes from the October 25, 2023 sub-committee meeting
• Discussion on Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) update
• Discussion on APS policy updates
• ADA coordinator and secretary reports

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will hold a regular meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes continued business regarding a closed session item related to public employee discipline or dismissal.

• ID 23-1687 Closed Session: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct several closed session items regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The agenda includes scheduling appeal hearings and reviewing findings of previous disciplinary matters.

• Schedule appeal hearings for ID 23-1685
• Schedule appeal hearings for ID 23-1686
• Schedule appeal hearings for ID 23-1700
• Review findings for ID 23-1814
• Hearing on appeal for ID 23-1687

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The regular meeting of the Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission scheduled for December 12, 2023, was canceled. All agenda items were continued to the January 9, 2024, meeting.

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review the November 14, 2023, meeting minutes and consider a revised meeting schedule for 2024. The agenda also includes updates from five subcommittees and a report on the Targeted Revitalization Strategy.

• Approval of November 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Consideration of the Revised Committee Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2024
• Implementation Role Subcommittee update
• Historic Preservation Subcommittee update
• Land Use, Zoning, & Entertainment District Subcommittee update

Disability Advisory Commission

The Fresno Disability Advisory Commission meets to approve October minutes, set the 2024 meeting calendar, and appoint subcommittee members. Commissioners will also review updates from transportation and housing groups focused on accessibility for residents with disabilities.

• Approve minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting
• Set the official 2024 meeting calendar for the commission
• Appoint members to advisory subcommittees
• Review updates from the Transportation and Housing subcommittees

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission is meeting in a special session to review several action items. The commission will consider the 2024 meeting schedule and past scholarship program applicants.

• Approval of the 2024 Women’s Commission Schedule
• Approval of Past Scholarship Program Applicants
• Presentation from the City Clerk’s Office
• Presentation from the City Attorney’s Office

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several contracts and policy amendments. This includes a $5.2 million construction contract for Chinatown infrastructure and an agreement to operate warming centers. The council will also consider salary increases for various city positions.

• $5,296,359 construction contract for Chinatown Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure and Urban Greening projects
• $356,500 agreement with Poverello House to operate City of Fresno warming centers
• Salary range increases for Police Cadet I, Lifeguards, and other classifications
• $805,471 purchase of three Kenworth T880 dump trucks for Public Works
• $300,000 grant application for the Outdoor Equity Grants Program

• Amendment to Owner Participation Agreement with Essayons, LP relating to the Hye Court Project — approved
  450 M Street · $103,369
• Fresno Quality HK affordable housing development
  6051 North Thesta Street
• Dedication of portions of City-owned property for the purpose of a public street easement
  Merced Street between Congo Alley and H Street

Planning Commission

The commission will consider an application to annex approximately 141 acres of property near West Ashlan Avenue into the City of Fresno. This proposal includes pre-zoning various parcels for residential and open space uses. Additionally, the commission will hear an appeal regarding a conditional use permit for an alcohol license at a service station.

• Annexation and pre-zoning of ~141 acres near West Ashlan Avenue
• Appeal for an alcohol license at a service station and market south of W Ashlan Avenue
• Adoption of the 2024 Planning Commission meeting schedule

• Annexation Application No. P23-03757; Pre-zone Application No. P23-03758
  West Ashlan Avenue between North Bryan and North Polk Avenue · 141 ac

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a request to remove the Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign at 1420-1432 H St. and discuss structural masonry repairs for Roessler Winery. The meeting also includes updates on several historic properties and the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Request to remove the Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign at 1420-1432 H St.
• Structural repairs for a masonry wall at Roessler Winery (HP#29)
• Update regarding historic 'G' sign at Old Guarantee Building, 1177 Fulton Mall
• Update regarding status of Jose Garcia Brewer Adobe Building at 5901 W Shaw
• Approval of the 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting schedule

• Removal and donation of Dale Bros. Coffee Can Sign (HP#247) — continued
  1420-1432 H St.
• Structural repairs to stabilize masonry wall at Roessler Winery (HP#29) — approved
  APN 49429107t

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Commission will meet to review a rent increase application submitted by Harmony Communities for the La Hacienda Mobile Estates park. The body must decide whether to approve the full $350.00 requested or a different amount based on Fresno Municipal Code.

• Rent increase application for La Hacienda Mobile Estates by Harmony Communities
• Proposed $350.00 rent increase

• Harmony Communities rent increase application for La Hacienda Mobile Estates — approved
  La Hacienda Mobile Estates

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold hearings regarding the FY 2025 PARCS Department budget and capital projects. The meeting includes discussions on updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, and Cultural Arts Plan
• Public hearing on FY 2025 budget build for capital projects, after school, recreation, community services, trails, beautification, and the San Joaquin River Parkway
• Presentation of the FY 2025 budget build process
• Recommendation to City Council regarding PARCS Department FY 2025 budget expenditures

• Measure P allocations and Parks Master Plan/Cultural Arts Plan updates
• Adopt a Park Program development — denied
  $250,000
• Conservation strategy assessment and development — approved
  $350,000

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The regular meeting scheduled for November 17, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda included discussion items regarding housing at the Senior Center and approval of previous subcommittee minutes.

• Regular Meeting - CANCELLED (QUORUM)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including state funding for the Downtown Fresno Infrastructure Plan and local immigrant integration grants. The agenda also includes various contract amendments for public works, police forensics, and community center remodeling.

• Downtown Fresno Infrastructure Plan state funding acceptance
• $496,874 consultant agreement for Last Mile broadband deployment
• $380,650 Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant Program funding
• $748,158 purchase of two PB Loaders for Department of Public Works
• $253,673 Habitat for Humanity agreement for a house at 64 E. Atchison Street

• Implementing Documents regarding the Downtown Fresno Infrastructure Plan — approved
  Downtown Fresno
• Actions pertaining to HUD CPD funding — approved
  Knight Avenue
• Consultant services agreement with Magellan Advisors for project design engineering for Last Mile broadband deployment
  $496,874
• Professional consulting services for the Active Transportation Plan Update (Citywide)
• Proposed closure of La Hacienda Mobile Estates by Harmony Communities — continued
  La Hacienda Mobile Estates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code regarding appeal hearing dates. They will also review a proposal for a 33-lot single family residential subdivision on approximately 7.71 acres near East Florence Avenue.

• Text Amendment P23-02808: amending Section 15-3314 of the Fresno Municipal Code to change required appeal hearing dates from 30 to 45 days
• Tentative Tract Map No. 6392: a proposed 33-lot single family residential development on approximately 7.71 acres south of East Florence Avenue, between South Walnut and South Fruit Avenues
• Planned Development Permit Application No. P23-02692: proposing modifications to RS-3 zone standards for lot width, area, and front yard setbacks

• Text Amendment Application No. P23-02808 and related Environmental Finding — approved

Disability Advisory Commission

The commission is meeting to review its 2024 calendar and upcoming December 2023 schedule. Action items include discussions on the Senior Center and blue curb policy. Members will also address subcommittee alternates and removals.

• Blue Curb Policy Discussion
• DAC Calendar for 2024 and December 2023
• Senior Center discussion
• Subcommittee Alternates and Removals
• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Commission will hold a hearing regarding a rent increase application submitted by Harmony Communities for the La Hacienda Mobile Estates park. The body may approve the full $350.00 requested increase, a 6.6% automatic increase plus an additional amount, or only the 6.6% automatic increase.

• Rent increase hearing for La Hacienda Mobile Estates (Harmony Communities)
• Proposed $350.00 rent increase application
• Approval of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes

• Harmony Communities’ rent increase application for La Hacienda Mobile Estates — deferred
  La Hacienda Mobile Estates

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding the creation of a Tower Entertainment District. The agenda also includes an introduction to the One Fresno Ambassador Program in Tower and updates from five subcommittees.

• Presentation on recommendations for a Tower Entertainment District
• Introduction to the One Fresno Ambassador Program in Tower
• Consideration of the 2024 committee meeting schedule
• Updates from five subcommittees including Historic Preservation and Land Use

• Presentation and Recommendations regarding the creation of a Tower Entertainment District — introduced

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will discuss subcommittee reports regarding the Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan. The meeting includes a workshop and hearing focused on the FY 2025 budget for landscape, trails, beautification, and the San Joaquin River Parkway.

• Subcommittee report: Cultural Arts Plan
• Subcommittee report: Parks Master Plan
• Workshop: Overview of FY 2024 Landscape, Trails, Beautification, & San Joaquin River Parkway
• Hearing: PARCS Department's FY 2025 Budget Build regarding capital projects and programs
• Hearing: Allocations related to Measure P and the Parks Master Plan

• Allocation of $2,000,000 for non-profits and community organizations via Measure P grant support — approved
  $2.0M
• Allocation of $200,000 to establish a new Urban Forester Position — approved
  $200,000
• Professional services agreement for engineering and architectural for the West Fresno Community Center rehab planning pr — approved
  West Fresno Community Center

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value construction and service contracts, including water treatment and public utility projects. The agenda also includes discussions on housing agreements, grant applications for West Fresno, and various city proclamations.

• $3,533,654 contract for Northeast Surface Water Treatment Facility sludge drying beds
• $1,072,670 for West Fresno Community Centers Rehabilitation Planning Project
• $253,673 agreement with Habitat for Humanity Fresno County for 64 E. Atchison Street
• Up to $12 million in grant applications for West Fresno environmental justice projects
• Increase of $97,754 for Pump Station 117 operational programming

• agreement for professional architectural engineering services with NJA Architecture
• first amendment to a service contract with Holloway Environmental Solutions, LLC
• HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Community Housing Development Organization Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Fre — tabled

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a special meeting on November 2, 2023. The agenda includes approving the meeting agenda and a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation involving the Lance-Kashian Company.

• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation involving Lance-Kashian Company

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider an amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code regarding zone districts where razor wire fencing is permitted. They will also review a proposal to subdivide approximately 11.79 acres into a 66-lot single-family residential development.

• Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018: Amending Section 15-2009 of the Fresno Municipal Code regarding razor wire fencing
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6388/UGM: Proposed 66-lot single-family residential development on the north side of West Ashlan Avenue

• Text Amendment Application No. P23-01018 regarding razor wire fencing — approved

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold a hearing regarding the PARCS Department's FY 2025 budget build, including capital projects and community services. The meeting includes workshops on the Park Ranger Program and after-school programs to inform future budgeting.

• Workshop: Park Ranger Program (Fresno Police Department)
• Workshop: FY 2024 After School, Recreation, and Community Services Programs
• Hearing: PARCS Department FY 2025 Budget Build regarding capital projects, school, recreation, community services, trails, beautification, and the San Joaquin River Parkway
• Hearing: Allocations related to Measure P, Parks Master Plan updates, and Cultural Arts Plan

• FY 2025 Budget Build for PARCS Department — introduced
• Measure P allocations and Parks Master Plan/Cultural Arts Plan updates — introduced

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will review findings from a closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. This item is a continuation of old business under ID 23-1542. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of findings for public employee discipline/dismissal/release (ID 23-1542)

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to review previous subcommittee minutes and receive reports from the secretary and ADA coordinator. The commission is also scheduled to discuss Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).

• Approval of the Disability Advisory Transportation Sub-committee Minutes from August 23, 2023
• Discussion regarding Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a memorial for those killed in traffic fatalities and the policy for monuments on city property. Members will also address task force reports, upcoming summit events, and leadership elections.

• Memorial for those killed in Traffic Fatalities discussion
• Administrative Order 6-27 Policy for Monuments and Memorials discussion
• Safety Task Force report
• World Day of Remembrance Task Force report
• Memorial Fund Task Force discussion/action

Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission

The Mobilehome Park Rent Review and Stabilization Commission is holding a special meeting to establish its governing procedures. The commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, adopt its bylaws, and set the 2023-2024 meeting calendar.

• Election of Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Adoption of Commission Bylaws
• Adoption of 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Meeting Calendar
• Scheduling of rent increase hearing for La Hacienda Mobile Estate
• Workshop on commission role and open meeting laws

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing applications for property modifications. This includes replacing windows and doors at 1458 E. Divisadero St. and installing a temporary citrus mural at 301 Van Ness Ave.

• Window and door replacement at 1458 E. Divisadero St.
• Installation of Peelz Citrus Mural at 301 Van Ness Ave.
• Updates on architectural review and plaque & naming subcommittees

• Removal of Historic Dale Bros Coffee Can sign (HP # 247) — continued
  1420 H St.
• Window and door replacement at Hopkins Residence (HP#231) — approved
  1458 E. Divisadero St.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments and service contracts. Proposed actions include allocating funds for airport planning, fire department equipment, and homeless youth housing services.

• Reclassification of $14,915,600 in ARPA fund budgets
• $2,700,000 contract for firefighting turnouts
• $2,525,100 purchase of Dell laptops and desktops
• $440,625 contract for City Hall parking lot security cameras
• $200,000 for Valley Dream Center gymnasium improvements

• Construction contract for the Base Bid plus all eight (8) Add Alternates to Avison Construction, Inc.
  $8.6M

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider subdividing approximately 4.97 acres of property into a one-lot subdivision for condominiums. This item is a continuation from the October 4, 2023 meeting. The commission will also hold a workshop on how to read and use the development code.

• Subdivision of 4.97 acres at North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues for condominiums
• Adoption of Environmental Assessment No. T-6346
• Workshop on 'How to Read and Use the Development Code'

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 and Environmental Assessment No. T-6346
  northeast corner of North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues · 1 units · 4.97 ac

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review staff responses to public feedback regarding development prototypes and historic preservation. A workshop by WRT Design will address circulation and parks policy recommendations. Members will also elect a new Vice Chair and consider the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Workshop by WRT Design on Circulation and Parks and Policy Recommendations
• Update on public feedback regarding Development Prototypes and Historic Preservation
• Election of the Committee Vice Chair
• Consideration of the 2024 meeting schedule
• Staff update on the October 24 community meeting at Root Access

• Update on feedback regarding Development Prototypes and Historic Preservation

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will hold hearings regarding the FY 2025 budget build for PARCS Department capital projects. The meeting includes a review of draft Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines. Additionally, the commission will receive public input on Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan.

• FY 2025 PARCS Department Capital Project Portfolio budget build hearing
• Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines review
• Measure P allocation and Parks Master Plan updates hearing
• Approval of September 25, 2023, meeting minutes

• FY 2025 Budget Build: Capital Project Portfolio

Civil Service Board

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

• Closed Session: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (ID 23-1479)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct several closed session items regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The agenda also includes a review of an application for the Database Administrator position.

• Rejection of Database Administrator application
• Scheduling of multiple appeal hearings regarding employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Review of findings regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to conduct regular business including the approval of previous minutes. The agenda includes leadership selection and reviews of subcommittee members.

• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes
• FY24 Chair/Vice Chair Selection
• Review of Housing and Transportation subcommittee members
• DAC Awards Conversation
• Transportation Subcommittee report

• Senior Housing Center — introduced
  82 units
• Tower District Specific Plan Update — introduced
  Tower District

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several grant applications, construction contracts, and new ordinances. Items include funding requests for environmental remediation and infrastructure projects like the Peach Avenue Widening Project. The council will also consider an appeal regarding a development on North Bliss Avenue.

• $10 million grant application for remediation of 1457 H Street
• $4,809,694 construction contract for Peach Avenue Widening Project
• $1,774,274 construction contract for Butler Avenue and 8th Street signalization
• $2,300,406 contract increase for Downtown Area Water and Wastewater study
• Infectious Disease Lab Accountability and Transparency Ordinance

• Proposed closure of La Hacienda Mobile Estates — deferred
• Agreement amendment for Village of Hope Emergency Shelter services
• Workforce Housing Affordability Act drafting
• Resolution regarding fees for Plan Amendments and Rezoning in District 4
  District 4

City Council

The Fresno City Council is convening a special meeting to consider a resolution clarifying the applicability of Community Facilities District 18. The session includes a roll call and an agenda approval before addressing the specific resolution.

• Resolution clarifying the applicability of Community Facilities District 18

• Clarifying the Applicability of Community Facilities District 18 — approved

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use items, including a subdivision for condominiums, a furniture showroom, and alcohol license upgrades. The meeting also includes hearings on various appeals regarding restaurant hours and food store licenses.

• Subdivision of 4.97 acres at North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues for condominium purposes
• Development permit for an approximately 104,867 square-foot furniture showroom on North Abby Street
• Appeal regarding a Type 21 alcohol license upgrade for Johnny Quik Food Store at 6940 West Barstow Avenue
• Appeal regarding extended hours of operation for a restaurant at 3045 West Bullard Avenue
• Development permit and parcel map for an office/warehouse project on approximately 48.03 acres near North Marks and West Nielsen Avenues

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 and Environmental Assessment No. T-6346 — continued
  northeast corner of North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues, · 4.97 ac

City Council

The Fresno City Council will review several contract agreements, including new food and news concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The agenda also includes $150,000 in ARPA funding for the Armenian Cultural Center. Other items involve equipment purchases for public works and police departments.

• Food and beverage concession agreement with SSP America at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• News and convenience concession agreement with HG Fresno Concessionaires JV at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• $150,000 in ARPA funding for the Armenian Cultural Center
• Purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored tactical vehicle for $398,765
• Application for approximately $11,800,000 in federal broadband deployment funding

• Fresno Police Department Student Resource Officer Program Appropriation
  $192,400
• Construction contract for demolition of existing building and parking lot at 4343 Blackstone Avenue project
  4343 Blackstone Avenue

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss several task force reports and staff updates regarding active transportation. Topics include a report on a trip to Münster, Germany, and discussions on safety and award task forces.

• Report on Trip to Münster, Germany
• Safety Task Force discussion
• ATAC Award Task Force discussion/action
• World Day of Remembrance Task Force discussion
• Striping on SB Perrin at Shepherd discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review several historic signage items and a workshop on the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium improvement project. The agenda also includes reviews of city annual reports and staff updates regarding various subcommittees.

• Consultation on temporary removal and repair options for the 'G' sign at 1177 Fulton Mall
• Consultation on condition and options for the Dale Brothers Coffee can sign at 1420 H Street
• Workshop on the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium improvement project
• Review of the City's CLG 2019-2020 Annual Report
• Review of the City's revised CLG 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Annual Reports

• Consultation regarding the temporary removal of historic 'G' sign and options for repair/restoration
  1177 Fulton Mall

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings to receive input on Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines and Measure P allocations. The meeting also includes a workshop regarding the outreach summary for a new citywide senior activity center.

• Public hearing: Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Grant Guidelines (ID 23-139312.-A)
• Public hearing: Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, and Cultural Arts Plan updates (ID 23-134812.-B)
• Workshop: New Citywide Dedicated Senior Activity Center Phase 1 Outreach Summary Report (ID 23-142710.-A)
• Approval of August 21, 2023, meeting minutes

• City of Fresno New Citywide Dedicated Senior Activity Center Phase 1 Outreach Summary Report
• Public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and annual PARCS Department Bud

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The Disability Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting to review the Tower District Specific Plan refresh. The agenda also includes approval of previous subcommittee minutes and reports from staff.

• Approval of the DAC Housing Subcommittee minutes from July 28, 2023
• Presentation by Casey Lauderdale from Planning & Development on Tower District Specific Plan Update

• Tower District Specific Plan Update - Refresh of the Tower District Specific Plan from the 1990’s — introduced
  Tower District
• Award of encampment resolution funding
  $17.0M

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Planning Commission scheduled for September 20, 2023, was cancelled. All agenda items were continued to the October 4, 2023, meeting.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 (continued to Oct 4)

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346 and Environmental Assessment No. T-6346 — continued
  northeast corner of North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues · 4.97 ac

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review the 2023-2024 project schedule and a presentation on the history of redlining in the Tower District. Members will also discuss prototype sites regarding urban design and financial feasibility, as well as historic preservation policy recommendations.

• Staff update on 2023-2024 Project Schedule
• Introduction to the history of 'Redlining' in the Tower District
• Workshop on Prototype Sites including Urban Design & Financial Feasibility Studies
• Monthly updates from five subcommittees
• Review of Historic Preservation Presentation and Policy Recommendations

• Smoke shop Text Amendment
• 2023-2024 Project Schedule Update

City Council

The Council is considering several large contracts for city vehicles, including patrol cars and trucks. The agenda also includes funding for senior meals and homeless outreach services.

• Purchase of 78 Dodge Durango patrol vehicles for $3,676,998
• Purchase of 56 Ford F-150 trucks for $2,388,274
• $379,738 agreement with Poverello House for homeless street outreach
• $2,262,817 contract for street sweeper brooms and brushes
• $960,000 appropriation for asphalt concrete pavement repairs

• Summary vacation of a portion of a public street easement — approved
  southeast corner of East Shaw Avenue and North Fresno Street
• Appeal regarding Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 and Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04877 — deferred
  west side of North Bliss Avenue between East Shields and Eas · 7.94 ac

Disability Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review subcommittee memberships. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding 2023 DAC Awards nominations.

• Selection of FY24 Chair and Vice Chair (ID 23-1335)
• Review of Housing and Transportation subcommittee members (ID 23-1336)
• Discussion regarding 2023 DAC Awards nominations (ID 23-1334)
• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes (ID 23-1332)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2023, at 5:30 P.M.

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a request to subdivide property near North Fowler Avenue and East Princeton Avenues for condominium purposes. Additionally, they will review an appeal regarding the adaptive reuse of a residence into a residential respiratory care facility on West Bullard Avenue.

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346: subdivision of approximately 4.97 acres at North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues
• Conditional Use Permit Application P 22-03146: appeal regarding a residential respiratory care facility on West Bullard Avenue

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6346
  northeast corner of North Fowler and East Princeton Avenues · 1 units · 4.97 ac

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will hold a hearing regarding a demolition application for the property at 751 N Abby St. Members will also consider recommending the National Farm Workers Association at 1405 E California Ave as a historic resource and receive an update on the Tower District Specific Plan.

• Demolition application for 751 N Abby St
• Historic designation recommendation for 1405 E California Ave
• Tower District Specific Plan staff update
• Approval of July 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a recommendation to the City Council to designate the National Farm Workers Association site at 1405 E California Ave to the Local Register of Historic Resources. It also approved a demolition permit for 751 N Abby St with a 30-day salvage requirement. A hearing for masonry wall repairs at the Roessler Winery was continued to October 23, 2023.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for historic designation of 1405 E California Ave (6-0)
• Approved demolition permit for 751 N Abby St as amended with a 30-day deconstruction period for salvage (5-1)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Continued hearing for Roessler Winery masonry wall repair to October 23, 2023

• Repair of masonry wall at the Roessler Winery — continued
  1902 N Winery
• Designation of the National Farm Workers Association to the Local Register of Historic Resources
  1405 E California Ave

City Council

The Fresno City Council will review several items including grant applications and contract awards. Key discussions include reallocating funds for the Cecil C. Hinton Community Center and applying for state resilience grants. The council will also consider various city service contracts.

• $500,000 grant agreement with Cecil C. Hinton Community Center
• $381,551 contract for commercial truck tire retreading
• $330,815 purchase of 11 Toyota Prius vehicles
• $951,500 annual contract for refuse and recycling containers
• $225,543 city contribution to the Fanning No. 76 Undergrounding Project

The City Council adopted the consent calendar, approving multiple service contracts, a grant for the Cecil C. Hinton Community Center, and a lease for police aircraft hangers. Several items were moved to the contested consent for further discussion.

• Approved $500,000 grant agreement for the Cecil C. Hinton Community Center
• Approved 3.5-year lease with Signature Flight Support LLC for Police Air Support Unit at $44,604 annually
• Approved $330,815.38 purchase of 11 Toyota Prius vehicles from Toyota of Selma
• Approved $200,000 consultant agreement with JSA Environmental Consulting for lead-based paint inspections
• Approved $214,353.70 amendment with De Novo Planning Group for West Area Neighborhoods Specific Plan
• Approved $225,543.75 cost-sharing agreement with Fresno Irrigation District for Fanning No. 76 project
• Appointed Al Moncada to Mobile Home Rent Review and Stabilization Commission and Lisa Talley to Fresno/Clovis Community Media Authority
• Adopted Kings Canyon Corridor Transit Oriented Development Study

• Lease agreement with Signature Flight Support LLC for office and hangar space — approved
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• Summary vacation of a storm drain basin easement — approved
  North of East Jensen Avenue, between South Knight Avenue and
• Requirements Contract for retreading of commercial truck tires — approved
  $381,551
• Grant application for community resilience center planning — approved
  Citywide · $500,000
• Second Amendment Agreement for Employee Assistance Program Services — approved
  $246,644
• Requirements Contract for purchase of refuse, recycling, and green waste/organics containers — approved
  Citywide · 15000 units · $951,500

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to discuss new policies and procedures regarding accessible pedestrian signals. The ADA Coordinator will lead a discussion on the APS Prioritization Procedure and associated tools.

• Approval of the Disability Advisory Transportation Sub-Committee Minutes from April 26, 2023
• Discussion on Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) prioritization procedures and policies

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 26, 2023. Members discussed bus route expansions, fleet additions, and the completion of the Shaw and Cedar bus stop upgrade project. ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa presented draft procedures and policies for Accessible Pedestrian Signals for committee feedback.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will review the Bike / Ped Safety Education Program Update. The committee will also hear discussions from the Events, Signage, Safety, and ATAC Award Task Forces. Additionally, staff will present a traffic collision report and updates on Vision Zero and ATP.

• Bike / Ped Safety Education Program Update - PARCS
• Task Force reports for Events, Signage, Safety, and ATAC Award
• Traffic Collision Report discussion
• Vision Zero and ATP updates
• Palm / Belmont update

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold a hearing regarding the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans. The meeting includes a workshop to review the Draft Parks Master Plan Technical Amendment and discussion of subcommittee reports.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan updates, and Cultural Arts Plan
• Workshop for review of the Draft Parks Master Plan Technical Amendment
• Review of the Measure P 2022 Annual Report

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 17, 2023. Members held a workshop to provide input on the Measure P 2022 Annual Report and conducted a public hearing regarding Measure P allocations and department budgets, though no public comments were received.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-3)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-3)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes from July 25 and July 26, 2023. The board will also conduct closed sessions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 25 and July 26, 2023
• Closed session to schedule a public employee discipline/dismissal appeal hearing
• Closed session hearing regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding a Cannabis Conditional Use Permit. The matter involves a proposed cannabis retail business in a 1,438 sq. ft. commercial suite located at 7363 North Blackstone Avenue.

• Appeal of Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 at 7363 North Blackstone Avenue
• Environmental Assessment No. P23-00801 regarding CEQA exemption

The Planning Commission rejected an appeal regarding a cannabis retail business at 7363 North Blackstone Avenue. The commission voted to deny the Environmental Assessment and uphold the appeal based on concerns that the project would be detrimental to public health, safety, and the community.

• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent calendar (5-0)
• Reduced public comment time from 3 minutes to 2 minutes (6-0)
• Rejected the Environmental Assessment and upheld the appeal for Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 (6-0)

• Appeal regarding Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P23-00801 and related Environmental Assessment
  7363 North Blackstone Avenue, Fresno, CA

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will discuss the current status of the project schedule and review feedback from recent workshops and surveys. Members will also receive a report on preparations for an August 26 community workshop. Staff recommended appointing subcommittees to focus on historic preservation, land use, and circulation.

• Approval of July 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding current project schedule status
• Review of feedback from workshops and surveys
• Report on August 26 Community Workshop preparations
• Recommendation to appoint subcommittees for historic preservation, land use, and circulation

The committee appointed members to subcommittees focused on historic preservation, land use, circulation and parks, and the library. The body also amended its 2023 meeting schedule and approved previous meeting minutes. Staff provided updates on community outreach and health and equity policy analysis.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Moved November meeting from Nov 21 to Nov 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Moved December meeting from Dec 19 to Dec 12, 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Historic Preservation Subcommittee
• Appointed Land Use, Zoning, and Entertainment District Subcommittee
• Appointed Circulation & Parks Subcommittee
• Appointed Library Subcommittee

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several funding allocations and service agreements. This includes adopting a Cultural Arts Plan with over $9.5 million in available grants and approving a $1 million program for small business façade improvements.

• $1,000,000 agreement with Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation for the Small Business Façade Program
• Adoption of the City of Fresno Cultural Arts Plan and $9,528,100 in grants via Measure P
• $2,691,094 construction contract to American Paving Co. for Mariposa Plaza Renovations
• $816,000 construction contract to St. Francis Electric for Fresno Street and Browning Avenue improvements
• Amendment to the Municipal Code regarding campaign contribution limits

The City Council approved a $1 million agreement with the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation to provide grants for minority small business façades in Districts 1 and 4. Other approved actions included a $960,000 increase for citywide asphalt repairs and a $397,532 battery contract for the municipal fleet.

• Approved $1,000,000 agreement with Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation for Small Business Façade Program (7-0)
• Approved $960,000 increase for Dawson-Mauldin, LLC asphalt concrete pavement repairs (7-0)
• Awarded $397,532 battery contract for municipal fleet to Motive Energy, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-024 amending campaign contribution limits and filing methods (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-221 for Measure C Extension local transportation funds (7-0)
• Authorized $100,000 CalAPP grant from California Energy Commission (7-0)
• Approved $283,500 appropriation and $196,200 engineering agreement for Woodward Park Pickleball Project (6-0, 1 recused)
• Tabled amendment to ACE Parking Management III, LLC agreement

• Contract change order No. 1 to the requirements contract with ScrubCan, Inc.
  Olive Avenue from Echo to just east of Van Ness, Linden from
• First amendment to Service Agreement with ACE Parking Management III, LLC
• Agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
• Woodward Park Pickleball Project
• Agreement for professional engineering services with Quad Knopf Inc., dba QK
• Consultant Services Agreement with Precision Civil Engineering, Inc.
• Consultant Services Agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc.
• Mariposa Plaza Renovations

Disability Advisory Commission

The commission will select its Chair and Vice Chair for fiscal year 2024. The meeting also includes selecting an Awards Task Force and reviewing members of the Housing and Transportation subcommittees.

• Selection of FY24 Chair and Vice Chair (ID 23-1211)
• Selection of Awards Task Force (ID 23-1210)
• Review of Housing and Transportation subcommittee members (ID 23-1212)
• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes (ID 23-1209)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use items, including two residential subdivision projects. The body will also consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding a text amendment for sidewalk and street tree construction deferrals.

• 71-lot single-family residential development on North Bliss Avenue
• 19-lot single-family residential subdivision on West McKinley Avenue
• Text Amendment P23-02443 regarding the deferral of sidewalk, driveway, and street tree construction until prior to occupancy

The Commission approved two vesting tentative tract maps for single-family residential developments. It also recommended that City Council approve a text amendment to the Fresno Municipal Code regarding the deferral of certain subdivision improvements.

• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6366 for a 71-lot residential development on North Bliss Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Planned Development Permit P22-04877 to modify RS-5 zone standards for the North Bliss Avenue project (6-0)
• Adopted Environmental Assessment No. T-6366/P22-04877 (6-0)
• Approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6341 for a 19-lot residential subdivision on West McKinley Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Environmental Assessment No. T-6341/P21-03618 (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Text Amendment P23-02443 to defer some sidewalk and street tree construction (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council of the Finding of No Possibility of Significant Adverse Effect for P23-02443 (6-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes (6-0)

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6366
  North Bliss Avenue

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to review previous subcommittee minutes and hear reports from the Secretary and ADA Coordinator. A presentation by Sophia Pagoulatos from Planning and Development regarding the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element public draft is scheduled.

• Approval of DAC Housing Subcommittee minutes from March 24, 2023
• Approval of DAC Housing Subcommittee minutes from May 26, 2023
• Presentation on Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element: The City’s 8-year Housing Plan Update-Public Draft

The commission approved the agendas and minutes from March 24 and May 26, 2023. Members received a presentation on the City's 8-year Housing Plan Update and discussed a planned senior activity center.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 24, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 26, 2023 minutes (4-0)

• Senior activity center and senior affordable housing development
  Blackstone near Holland (former Vons building)
• Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element: The City’s 8-year Housing Plan Update-Public Draft — introduced

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will review an update to the Tower District Specific Plan and discuss a list of Measure P projects. Members will also hear reports from the Events, Signage, Safety, and ATAC Award task forces. Staff will present a traffic collision report and a workplan update.

• Tower District Specific Plan Update presentation
• Discussion of Measure P project list
• Vote on ATAC Award Task Force report
• Traffic Collision Report discussion
• ATAC Workplan update

• Tower District Specific Plan Update

Civil Service Board

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

• Closed session: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (ID 23-1142)

The Board held a closed session hearing regarding a public employee discipline matter. The Board voted to uphold the Order of Removal and sustained multiple charges of rule and code violations.

• Upheld Order of Removal for ID 23-1142 (3-0)
• Sustained violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(a) (3-0)
• Sustained violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(b)(4) (3-0)
• Sustained violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(b)(7) (3-0)
• Sustained violation of FAX General Rules for Bus Operations, Section 1(c) (3-0)
• Sustained violation of FAX General Rules for Bus Operations, Section 3(d)(1) (3-0)
• Sustained violation of FAX General Rules for Bus Operations, Section 3(k)(16) (3-0)
• Sustained violation of FAX General Rules for Bus Operations, Section 9(a) (3-0)

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct closed sessions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, and release. The agenda also includes scheduling several appeal hearings.

• Review of findings for public employee discipline (ID 23-1136)
• Scheduling appeal hearings for employee discipline (IDs 23-1137, 23-1138, 23-1139)
• Hearing on an appeal regarding employee discipline (ID 23-1142)

The Board rejected a hearing officer's recommended findings regarding a public employee and modified the discipline to a 30-day suspension. The Board also scheduled three appeal hearings for future dates and began a multi-day hearing on a separate appeal.

• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Rejected hearing officer's recommended findings and modified discipline to a 30-day suspension (3-0)
• Scheduled appeal hearing ID 23-1137 for December 12 and 13, 2023
• Scheduled appeal hearing ID 23-1138 for January 22, 2024
• Scheduled appeal hearing ID 23-1139 for October 11 and 12, 2023
• Continued appeal hearing ID 23-1142 to July 26, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will consider a historic resource amendment regarding Gulliver’s Ship at Storyland Park. The meeting also includes a workshop on accessory dwelling unit guidelines and a workshop on repairing historic windows.

• Historic resource amendment to remove Gulliver’s Ship from the Storyland Park inventory description
• Workshop on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) guidelines
• Workshop on the repair and replacement of historic windows
• Update regarding a proposed new campus for Golden Charter Academy at 741 W Belmont Ave

The Commission approved modifying the historic inventory form for Storyland Park to remove Gulliver's Travels Ship after it was demolished without prior approval. The applicant must return with a plan to use remaining remnants or create a tribute to the original ship. The meeting also included workshops on ADU guidelines and historic window repair.

• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved removing Gulliver's Travels Ship from Storyland Park inventory and requiring a tribute/interpretive display using remaining parts (5-0)

• Historic Resource Amendment to remove Gulliver’s Ship from Storyland Park description
  890 W Belmont Ave.

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several major contracts and fund reallocations. Items include large-scale electrical infrastructure projects and the reprogramming of federal housing funds. The council will also consider various appointments to local commissions.

• $10,147,090 contract for Municipal Service Center Electrical Infrastructure and Rehab project
• $695,000 contract for Fresno Water Tower Electrical Upgrade project
• Reprogramming of $1,417,211.98 in HUD HOME Investment Partnership funds
• $157,719 annual lease agreement for 2440 Tulare Street office space
• $650,000 contract for Climate Adaptation and Environmental Justice Planning

The City Council approved several consent calendar items, including a construction contract for water tower electrical upgrades and a campaign contribution bill. Multiple items were moved to contested consent or tabled for future meetings.

• Approved $695,000 construction contract to Art ’s Construction Co., Inc. for Fresno Water Tower Electrical Upgrade
• Approved Bill B-24 to amend Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-1105 regarding campaign contribution limits and filing
• Accepted $77,250 Cal OES training award and adopted Resolution to increase appropriations by $77,300 for MOBEX training
• Approved minutes for June 29, 2023, Regular Meeting
• Tabled composting facility feasibility study (ID 23-1074) to August 10, 2023
• Tabled professional engineering services agreement with Quad Knopf, Inc. (ID 23-1073) to August 10, 2023
• Tabled TAT Fresno, LLC v. City of Fresno (ID 23-1070) to August 10, 2023
• Tabled HAVEN #20, LLC v. City of Fresno (ID 23-1072) to August 10, 2023

• Senior Activity Center and Affordable Housing Project
• Climate Adaptation and Environmental Justice Planning
• Municipal Service Center Electrical Infrastructure and Rehab project
• Lease agreement with Tutelian Holdings I, LLC for office space
  2440 Tulare Street
• Professional engineering services agreement with Quad Knopf, Inc., dba QK — tabled
• Consultant services agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for composting facility feasibility study — tabled
• Requirements Contract for Charter Bus Services
• 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two land use applications and a housing workshop. One proposal involves converting a residence on West Bullard Avenue into a respiratory care facility. Another request seeks to rezone property on North Armstrong Avenue for a 64-unit multi-family residential project.

• Conversion of a residence on West Bullard Avenue to a respiratory care facility
• Rezoning ±4.39 acres on North Armstrong Avenue from RS-1 to RM-1
• Construction of a 64-unit, two-story multi-family residential development
• Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element workshop

The Commission recommended the approval of a plan amendment, rezoning, and development permit for a 64-unit multi-family project on North Armstrong Avenue. A proposal for a residential respiratory care facility on West Bullard Avenue was continued to a future date. The commission also held a workshop on the Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element.

• Approved recommendation to City Council for 64-unit multi-family development, including plan amendment and rezoning from RS-1 to RM-1 (6-0, 1 recused)
• Continued consideration of residential respiratory care facility at West Bullard Avenue to September 6 (6-0, 1 recused)

• Adaptive reuse of an existing residence to be used as a new residential respiratory care facility (congregate living hea
  South side of West Bullard Avenue, between North Van Ness Bo · 1.38 ac

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review a recap of recent workshops, surveys, and pop-up events, including community survey answers by income. Members will also receive information regarding an upcoming public workshop in August. The committee is scheduled to approve meeting schedules and locations.

• Recap of Workshop, Survey, and Pop-Ups
• Information on Upcoming August Public Workshop
• Approval of Meeting Schedule and Locations
• Status of the Contract with WRT
• Report from Public Works

The Committee approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023 meeting. Members received updates from Public Works and consultants regarding the Specific Plan, and the decision on future meeting schedules and locations was postponed.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Continued vote on meeting schedule and locations to August 15, 2023 (5-0)

• Status of the Contract with WRT

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will conduct hearings regarding the redline Cultural Arts Plan for recommendation to City Council. The meeting also includes receiving public input on Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan. Additionally, the Commission will review subcommittee reports.

• Hearing: Redline Cultural Arts Plan recommendation to City Council
• Hearing: Public input on Measure P allocations and PARCS Department Budget
• Subcommittee reports for Cultural Arts and Parks Master Plans
• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission voted to amend the Cultural Arts Plan to include demographic information for the zero to five age group. Staff also announced the launch of the first outreach phase for a new citywide dedicated senior activity center on Blackstone. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendment to include zero to five demographics in Cultural Arts Plan (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

• Planning of new citywide dedicated senior activity center — introduced
  Blackstone between Holland and Swift, Fresno, CA
• Redline Cultural Arts Plan — approved
• Public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and annual PARCS Department Bud — introduced

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a workshop regarding the Kings Canyon Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Connectivity Study. This includes a request to recommend that the City Council accept the study and find the project exempt from CEQA.

• Workshop to consider acceptance of the Kings Canyon Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Connectivity Study for approximately ±2,880 acres in Southeast Fresno
• Recommendation to adopt a finding that the project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council accept the Kings Canyon Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Connectivity Study and its Environmental Assessment. The project covers approximately 2,880 acres in Southeast Fresno and focuses on affordable living and economic feasibility.

• Recommended approval of Kings Canyon Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Connectivity Study and CEQA exemption (7-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent calendar including May 3 and May 31 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)

• Kings Canyon Corridor Transit-Oriented Development Connectivity Study and Environmental Assessment
  Southeast Fresno, bounded by East Tulare Avenue, East Butler · 2880 ac

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several funding requests and service agreements. Items include a large grant for water infrastructure in an affordable housing project and a study on electricity affordability. The council will also consider contracts for animal control and homeless shelters.

• $2,700,000 ARPA grant for water infrastructure at Fancher Creek Town Center
• $400,000 appropriation increase for the Fire Department
• $1,158,438 purchase of two street sweepers from Haaker Equipment Company Inc.
• $2,321,500 amendment for animal control services
• $1,449,183.89 agreement with Mental Health Systems for Fresno HOME shelter

The City Council approved several contracts and grants via the consent calendar, including funding for water infrastructure and street sweepers. Multiple items were tabled or moved to contested consent for further discussion.

• Approved $2.7M ARPA grant to Bakman Water Company for Fancher Creek affordable housing water infrastructure
• Approved 5-year litter abatement agreement with The Arc Fresno/Madera Counties totaling $484,054.85
• Approved $1,158,438 contract with Haaker Equipment Company Inc. for two street sweepers
• Approved Temporary Water Service Agreement with Bakman Water Company
• Tabled consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for electricity affordability assessment
• Tabled Central Southeast Area Specific Plan hearing to July 20, 2023
• Tabled Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P23-00507 to July 20, 2023
• Voted 6-1 to keep the resolution naming the Police Department regional training center on the agenda

• Adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan — tabled
• Plan Amendment and Rezone Application No. P23-00507 — tabled
• Agreement with Bakman Water Company
  $2.7M
• Amended and reinstated agreement for option to purchase 959 North Parkway Drive
  959 North Parkway Drive

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee will review reports from the Events, Signage, Safety, and Award Task Forces. Staff updates are scheduled regarding grants, safety funds, and the committee workplan. A traffic collision report will also be presented for discussion.

• Task force reports for Events, Signage, Safety, and ATAC Award
• Grants update from J. Gormley
• Traffic collision report from C. Gonzalez
• ATAC workplan update
• Discussion regarding safety funds

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a building permit for multi-family unit additions at the Frank J. Craycroft Home. The agenda also includes a request to delist the Nystrom Home from the local register of historic resources.

• Building permit for rehabilitation and addition of multi-family units at 6545 N. Palm Avenue
• Application to delist the Nystrom Home at 725/727 N. Wilson Avenue from the local register
• Amendment to remove Gulliver's Ship from the Storyland Park historic inventory description
• Workshop on Fresno County's Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead Hazard Control Program
• Workshop on the proposed new campus for Golden Charter Academy at 741 W. Belmont Ave.

The Commission approved a building permit for rehabilitation and multi-family additions at the Frank J. Craycroft Home. A request to delist the Nystrom Home from the Local Register of Historic Resources was recommended for denial. One item regarding Storyland Park was continued to the July meeting.

• Approved Building Permit B 22-18975 for rehabilitation and multi-family units at the Frank J. Craycroft Home (6-0)
• Recommended denial of request to delist the Nystrom Home (725/727 N Wilson Avenue) from the Local Register of Historic Resources (7-0)
• Continued hearing on removing Gulliver's Ship from the Storyland Park description to the July meeting (7-0)
• Approved April 24, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

• Rehabilitation and addition of multi-family units to the Frank J Craycroft Home (HP #182) — approved
  6545 N Palm Avenue

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will discuss establishing a timeline for Cultural Arts Plan revisions and nominate a subcommittee member. A public hearing is also scheduled to receive input on Measure P allocations, master plan updates, and the annual PARCS budget.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and PARCS budget
• Timeline establishment for Cultural Arts Plan revisions
• Nomination of a Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee member
• Approval of May 30 and June 6 meeting minutes

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission approved a timeline for the Cultural Arts Subcommittee to review comments and present an updated draft by July 17, 2023. The commission also appointed two members to the subcommittee and held a public hearing on Measure P and budget allocations.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-4)
• Approved May 30 and June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (5-4)
• Appointed Commissioner Oputa and Commissioner Ward to the Cultural Arts Plan Subcommittee
• Approved the Cultural Arts Plan review and revision timeline (8-1)

• Establish timeline for Cultural Arts Plan review and revision — approved

City Council

The City Council will continue budget hearings and hold a vote on the final Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The agenda also includes several infrastructure contracts and appointments to local commissions.

• Grant agreement for up to $2,700,000 in ARPA funding for water infrastructure at Fancher Creek Town Center
• $2,649,222 construction contract for the Blackstone Avenue and McKinley Avenue transit project
• $808,698 increase to a public information services contract for the Department of Public Utilities
• $276,750 contract for high priority repairs to Parking Garage 4 at 1919 Tulare Street
• Consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP to assess electricity affordability and services

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts for the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility and designated city-owned land for affordable housing. Multiple items regarding water services and consulting agreements were tabled to June 29, 2023.

• Adopted Resolutions 2023-188 and 2023-189 to lease APN 456-030-34T and 456-030-44 for affordable/mixed income housing
• Awarded $353,233 roof replacement contract to Nations Roof West, LLC
• Approved $95,980 software agreement with Promium, LLC for environmental laboratory system
• Approved $1,106,000 contract increase for Cationic Polymer purchase from SNF Polydyne, Inc.
• Approved appointments to Workforce Development Board, Parks Recreation and Arts Commission, and Disability Advisory Commission
• Tabled Bakman Water Company grant agreement and temporary water service items
• Tabled consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP
• Tabled public information services contract amendment with Two Q, Inc.

• Adopt Resolutions and Ordinance to Annex territory and Levy a Special Tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities — tabled
  northwest corner of North Parc West Drive and North Grantlan

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Planning Commission scheduled for June 21, 2023, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review a report on recent outreach and engagement activities for the Tower District Specific Plan. Members will also discuss an upcoming community workshop scheduled for June 24, 2023. Additionally, the meeting includes a discussion regarding implementation committee roles.

• Report on outreach and engagement activities (ID 23-1019)
• June 24, 2023 community workshop announcement (ID 23-1017)
• Discussion on implementation committee roles (ID 23-1023)
• Approval of May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the agenda and the May 16, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the role of the committee in reviewing projects and formed a three-person subcommittee to further address coordination with Council District Project Review Committees.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Formed a subcommittee consisting of Chris Johnson, Jim Kitch, and Myra Coble to address project review coordination

• Tower District Specific Plan Scope Amendment Update — introduced
• Report on Outreach & Engagement Activities — introduced
• June 24, 2023 Community Workshop — introduced
  Let's Roll

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several consent calendar items including affordable housing conversions, emergency shelter operations, and public works contracts. The meeting includes discussions on workforce development plans and various municipal service agreements.

• Consultant agreement with Unison Consulting, Inc. for $184,200 for airport terminal expansion
• Consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for $256,443 to improve electricity services
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California for $1,554,734 for Golden State Triage Center
• $1.9 million agreement for Econo Inn Motel conversion into affordable housing
• $3.5 million agreement for 1240 and 1280 Crystal Avenue affordable housing project

The City Council approved several funding agreements for affordable housing, including the conversion of the former Econo Inn Motel and the rehabilitation of the former Motel 99. The council also approved workforce development plans and a consultant agreement for the Fresno Yosemite International Terminal Expansion Project.

• Approved $1.9M agreement with Better Opportunities Builder, Inc. for 25-unit affordable housing at former Econo Inn Motel
• Approved $3.5M agreement with Fresno Step Up at 99, LP for 62 affordable housing units at 1240 and 1280 Crystal Avenue (6-1)
• Approved $1.55M agreement with Turning Point of Central California to operate Golden State Triage Center emergency shelter
• Approved consultant agreement with Unison Consulting, Inc. not to exceed $184,200 for Fresno Yosemite International Terminal Expansion
• Approved FRWDB’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Two-Year Local Plan Modification (2021-2024)
• Approved FRWDB’s application for Local Board Certification (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
• Approved second amendment with Fresno Area Workforce Investment Corporation for One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps wrap-around services
• Tabled consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP to June 22, 2023

• Consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP — tabled
• Resolution adopting proposed Public Works projects for SB1 Road Maintenance funding — tabled
• Agreement with Bakman Water Company — tabled
• Agreement with Fresno Step Up at 99, LP for rehabilitation of 1240 and 1280 Crystal Avenue
  1240 and 1280 Crystal Avenue
• License agreement with California Interscholastic Federation for use of Woodward Park
  Woodward Park
• Agreement with Turning Point of Central California to operate the Valley Inn
  Valley Inn

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special meeting on June 15, 2023. The agenda includes the approval of the meeting agenda and a closed session with legal counsel. This session concerns ongoing litigation involving Raymond Gonzalez and the City of Fresno.

• Approval of the special meeting agenda
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding Raymond Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Fresno, et al.

The City Council held a special meeting to approve the agenda and conduct a closed session. No substantive public policy decisions were made during the open session.

• Approved special meeting agenda (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is continuing budget hearings that began on June 8, 2023. This session includes discussions regarding the General Fund and several specific city departments.

• General Fund Overview (ID 23-782)
• General Services Department (ID 23-783)
• Information Services Department (ID 23-784)
• Finance Department (ID 23-785)
• Budget & Management Studies Department (ID 23-786)

The City Council approved a large group of budget motions including funding for road paving, park improvements, and public safety. Several individual motions were rescinded or failed to receive enough votes. The budget hearings recessed and were scheduled to resume on June 22, 2023.

• Denied $50,000 funding for Obria Medical Clinic (Motion 84)
• Approved $2.25M for the Eviction Protection Program
• Approved $2.8M for road paving at Tioga Middle School Neighborhood
• Approved $1.7M for rod iron fencing at Rotary West Park
• Approved $1M for Measure P project applications
• Approved $900,000 for a roundabout at Wishon and Cortland
• Approved $500,000 for Pinedale community center improvements
• Rescinded motions 19, 21, 38, 72, 73, and 76

• improvements to the City’s community center in Pinedale
  Pinedale · $500,000
• implement left turn phasing on West Shaw Avenue at Feland
  West Shaw Avenue at Feland · $900,000
• complete the security gate fencing project around the South lot at City Hall
  South lot at City Hall · $800,000
• set aside funds for projects within the scope of Measure P
  $1.0M
• construction phase of Basin XX (green space and water basin)
  Basin XX · $1.0M
• lease additional office space for the City Attorney’s office
  $200,000
• construction costs to finish the Pickleball Facility at Rotary East Park — denied
  Rotary East Park at Sierra and Cedar · $800,000
• construction of a roundabout on Wishon and Fountain
  Wishon and Fountain · $900,000

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission met to select its Chair and Vice Chair for fiscal year 2024. The agenda included a presentation from California Connect and reports from the transportation and housing subcommittees. The electronic meeting portion was cancelled due to quorum issues.

• Selection of FY24 Chair/Vice Chair (ID 23-966)
• Presentation from California Connect Outreach Specialist (ID 23-965)
• Approval of April 11, 2023, meeting minutes (ID 23-964)
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission will discuss the scholarship program, CCSWGs grants, and a feminine hygiene program. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from March 22, 2023.

• Scholarship Program Discussion
• CCSWGs Grant Discussion
• Feminine Hygiene Program Discussion
• Approval of March 22, 2023, minutes

City Council

The Fresno City Council meeting includes several items for approval, including major equipment purchases and service contracts. Key discussions involve fire department upgrades, software replacements, and infrastructure maintenance. The council will also review funding for water connections and transportation services.

• $4,410,060.71 purchase of breathing apparatus for the Fire Department
• $1,485,704 agreement with Fresno EOC for social service transportation
• $553,700 construction contract for Fruit Avenue access structure rehabilitation
• $99,000 annual contract for cockroach pesticide in city sewer structures
• $108,750 engineering services for Vinland Park Pickleball Court Project

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for the Fire Department and citywide software. Multiple items were tabled or moved to contested consent for further discussion. The council also adopted an ordinance regarding transmission grid mains.

• Approved $4,410,060.71 purchase of SCBA for Fire Department
• Approved $261,000 for Fire Department annual fitness evaluations
• Approved $395,723.80 contract with Incapsulate, LLC for CRM software
• Approved $610,343.91 for Salesforce cloud subscription licenses
• Adopted Resolution 2023-173 for cockroach pesticide application (up to $99,000/year)
• Approved $553,700 construction contract with Floyd Johnston Construction, Inc.
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-019 regarding transmission grid mains
• Tabled North Fresno Wastewater Reclamation Facility feasibility study

• Adding Article 21 and Article 22 to chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code, prohibiting impeding on sidewalks within 50
• Water connection to serve Three Palms Mobile Home Park
  Three Palms Mobile Home Park

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Fresno Planning Commission scheduled for June 7, 2023, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate and no specific items were listed for discussion or decision.

• No items were scheduled due to the meeting cancellation

City Council

The City Council is continuing budget hearings that began on June 6, 2023. The session includes reviews for the Fire Department, Parks and Recreation, and Public Utilities. A joint meeting will also receive an annual report and consider a program income budget.

• Budget hearing: Fire Department
• Budget hearing: Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services
• Budget hearing: Personnel Services Department
• Budget hearing: Convention Center / Stadium
• Budget hearing: Department of Public Utilities

The City Council continued budget hearings for the Public Works, Fire, and PARCS departments. Council members made multiple motions to allocate funds for road paving, street lighting, and public safety equipment, though final vote tallies for these motions were not recorded in the minutes.

• Proposed $3 million for District 6 infrastructure, including repaving and sidewalk projects
• Proposed $4.1 million to repave streets in the Tower District
• Proposed $2.4 million for road repaving and concrete work in Chinatown
• Proposed $1.9 million for road repaving and concrete repair in Southwest Fresno
• Proposed $160,000 for fire staff ballistic vests and helmets
• Proposed $100,000 for an immigrant legal defense fund
• Proposed $500,000 for overhead LED lighting in Downtown and Chinatown
• Proposed free entrance for Fresno residents to City parks on National Parks Day and one other day

• District 6 Infrastructure Projects
  Herndon-Cedar/Sierra Millbrook, First Street (Herndon to Sie · $3.0M
• Roundabout Construction
  Wishon and Fountain · $260,000
• Weber Ave Roadwork
  Weber Ave to Camp Pashayan · $550,000
• Intersection Upgrades
  Barstow and Grantland · $500,000
• Traffic Fatality Memorial
  $150,000
• Van Ness Roadwork
  Van Ness · $210,000
• Herndon-Alluvial Mill & Pave
  Herndon-Alluvial, Van Ness to West · $855,000

City Council

The City Council is continuing budget hearings that began on June 5, 2023. The session includes presentations from the Departments of Transportation, Police, Economic Development, Planning and Development, and Public Works. A joint meeting will also receive an annual report and approve a program income budget for the Fresno Revitalization Corporation.

• Budget hearing: Department of Transportation (ID 23-788)
• Budget hearing: Police Department (ID 23-789)
• Budget hearing: Economic Development Department (ID 23-790)
• Budget hearing: Planning and Development Department (ID 23-791)
• Budget hearing: Public Works Department (ID 23-792)

The City Council continued budget hearings, making several motions to allocate funds for transportation, police, economic development, planning, and public works. Council members also requested numerous memos and data reports regarding city services and infrastructure.

• Motioned to allocate $500,000 for reduced-cost services under Kaiser grant
• Motioned to add nine bus stop shelters in District 4
• Motioned to fund $500,000 for a route from CRMC downtown to CRMC Clovis
• Motioned to add two positions to the Elder Abuse Unit
• Motioned to allocate $100,000 for Project Spotlight surveillance
• Motioned to add $220,000 to re-launch the Neighborhood Watch Program
• Motioned to allocate $100,000 for small business security camera grants
• Motioned to allocate $1.5 million for infrastructure dollars for each council district

• Allocate $500,000 to continue reduced-cost services for qualifying populations under the Kaiser grant — approved
  $500,000
• Add nine bus stop shelters in District 4 to the current list — approved
  District 4
• Fund $500,000 for a route from CRMC downtown to CRMC Clovis — approved
  $500,000

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission is meeting to hold a hearing on budget recommendations. The items involve the PARCS, Public Works, and Department of Public Utilities departments for City Council consideration.

• Hearing to adopt Fiscal Year 2024 Measure P budget recommendations for PARCS, PW, and DPU

The Commission recommended the fiscal year 2024 Measure P budget recommendations for the PARCS, Public Works, and Department of Public Utilities departments. The body also approved changes to proposed courts at Roeding, Vinland, and Rotary East to make them multi-surface/multi-use.

• Approved changing proposed Roeding pickleball court to a multi-surface court (6-0)
• Approved changing proposed Vinland and Rotary East pickleball courts to multi-surface/multi-use courts (6-0)
• Recommended City Council adoption of FY 2024 Measure P budget for PARCS, Public Works, and Department of Public Utilities (4-2)

• FY 2024 Measure P Budget Recommendations for PARCS, PW, and DPU — approved

City Council

The City Council is commencing a series of continuous budget hearings starting June 5, 2023. These sessions include reviews of the General Fund and several city departments. A joint meeting will also address the Fresno Revitalization Corporation's annual report and program income budget.

• Budget hearings for General Fund, General Services, Information Services, Finance, Budget & Management Studies, and Airport departments
• Annual Report and FY 23/24 Program Income Budget review for Fresno Revitalization Corporation

The City Council held budget hearings for several departments, including General Services, Finance, and the Airport Department. Most items resulted in requests for additional information from city staff. One funding allocation was motioned during the Airport Department overview.

• Motioned to allocate $500,000 toward the noise mitigation project

• Annexation of territory and levy a special tax regarding City of Fresno Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexati
  Northeast and Southeast corners of East Tulare Avenue and No
• Resolution in Support of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s $250 Million Recommendation to Fund Downtown Fresno Infrastr
  Downtown Fresno

City Council

The City Council is holding a hearing regarding the annexation of territory at East Tulare Avenue and North Clovis Avenue into Community Facilities District No. 9. This includes resolutions for a special mailed-ballot election and a bill to levy a special tax. The council will also consider a resolution supporting $250 million in state funding for downtown infrastructure projects.

• Annexation of territory at East Tulare Avenue and North Clovis Avenue into Community Facilities District No. 9
• Resolutions calling for a special mailed-ballot election regarding Annexation Number 58
• Bill to levy a special tax for property tax years 2022-2023 and future years within the district
• Resolution supporting $250 million in state funding for downtown Fresno infrastructure projects

The City Council adopted resolutions and an ordinance to annex territory and levy a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 9. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting a $250 million recommendation for downtown infrastructure projects.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-170 to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 9 and authorize a special tax (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-171 calling for a special mailed-ballot election (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-172 declaring election results (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-018 levying a special tax for Community Facilities District No. 9, Annexation No. 58 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-169 supporting Governor Gavin Newsom’s $250 million recommendation for downtown infrastructure projects (7-0)

• Annex Territory to Community Facilities District Number 9, Annexation Number 58 (Final Parcel Map Number 2007-41) — approved
  Northeast and Southeast corners of East Tulare Avenue and No

Women's Commission

The scheduled regular meeting for the Women's Commission on June 1, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding a Feminine Hygiene Program, a Scholarship Program, and CCSWGs Grants.

• Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

Civil Service Board

The board will review findings related to ongoing public employee discipline, dismissal, and release. The meeting also includes a hearing on an appeal regarding employee discipline.

• Review of findings for public employee discipline/dismissal (ID 23-878)
• Review of findings for public employee discipline/dismissal (ID 23-879)
• Hearing on appeal regarding public employee discipline/dismissal (ID 23-880)
• Approval of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes (ID 23-877)

The Board approved the minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of closed-session reviews regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, and release.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related environmental assessment. The proposal involves land use changes for approximately 2,000 acres in the Established Neighborhoods South of Shaw area.

• Public hearing for adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
• Repeal of the Roosevelt Community Plan (approx. 15,721 acres)
• Repeal of the Butler/Willow Specific Plan (approx. 563 acres)
• Rezone of approximately 136 acres within the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan area
• Amendment to the Fresno General Plan Planned Land Use Map

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and its related Environmental Assessment. This action includes repealing the Roosevelt Community Plan and the Butler/Willow Specific Plan, as well as rezoning approximately 136 acres of property.

• Recommended approval of Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and Environmental Assessment (5-0)
• Recommended repeal of Roosevelt Community Plan and Butler/Willow Specific Plan (5-0)
• Recommended amendment of the Fresno General Plan Planned Land Use Map (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning of approximately 136 acres within the plan area (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

• Adoption of the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan and related Environmental Assessment
  Established Neighborhoods South of Shaw Area, Fresno · 2000 ac

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2024 PARCS Department Budget and the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft. The meeting also includes receiving public input on Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan.

• Public hearing for Mayor’s PARCS Department Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (ID 23-869)
• Public input on Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan (ID 23-871)
• Public comment on the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft (ID 23-870)
• Approval of May 15, 2023, meeting minutes (ID 23-872)

The Commission approved several funding allocations for the FY 2024 budget, including court resurfacing and the Youth Voucher program. It also authorized the hiring of an urban forester and the initiation of a scientific survey. Public hearings were held regarding Measure P, the PARCS budget, and the Cultural Arts Plan.

• Approved setting aside $1,000,000 for non-cultural arts organizations to apply for project funds (6-0)
• Approved starting a representative scientific survey not to exceed $200,000 (5-1)
• Approved restoring Youth Voucher program budget to $600,000 (6-0)
• Approved hiring an urban forester position (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 to resurface courts at Lyons, Quigley, and Lafayette Park (6-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

• Fund allocation for non-cultural arts organizations — approved
  $1.0M
• Representative scientific survey — approved
  $200,000
• Youth Voucher program budget restoration — approved
  $600,000
• Resurfacing allocation
  $400,000

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The Disability Advisory Commission - Housing will meet to approve subcommittee minutes from March 24, 2023. The meeting includes a presentation regarding Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds and reports from the ADA Coordinator and DAC Secretary.

• Approval of March 24, 2023, DAC Housing Subcommittee minutes
• Presentation on Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds

The commission approved the meeting agenda. The approval of the March 24, 2023, minutes was carried to the next meeting, and a planned Fresno Housing Authority presentation was postponed.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Carried approval of March 24, 2023 minutes to next meeting
• Postponed Fresno Housing Authority presentation

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including environmental services at Fresno Yosemite International Airport and municipal fleet management. Discussions also include electricity service assessments, fire department training appropriations, and software upgrades for land management.

• Amendment to agreement with Environmental Resources Management, Inc. for airport groundwater contamination up to $789,014
• Support and Maintenance Agreement with Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc. for $611,129 annually
• Five-year agreement with Campbell-Hill for air service support at $500,000
• Consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for electricity service assessment up to $266,443
• Purchase contract with Samsara Network Inc. for municipal fleet management of $613,500

The City Council approved several agreements for Fresno Yosemite International Airport, including environmental services and IT support. Other items regarding electricity consulting and park use were tabled. The council also adopted the consent calendar with a 7-0 vote.

• Approved $789,014 amendment for groundwater contamination services at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (7-0)
• Approved 5-year, $3,055,645 support agreement with Amadeus Airport IT Americas, Inc. (7-0)
• Awarded 5-year, $500,000 air service consulting agreement to Campbell-Hill (7-0)
• Tabled license agreement with California Interscholastic Federation for Woodward Park
• Tabled $266,443 consultant agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for electricity assessment

• Resolution finding good cause and clear benefit for affordable housing development
  4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue
• Prohibit impeding on sidewalks within 500 feet from sensitive areas — approved

City Council

The Fresno City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding property development. The item involves finding good cause and public benefit for an affordable housing project at 4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue.

• Resolution for affordable housing development at 4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue (APN 426-253-19)
• Approval of the meeting agenda

The City Council adopted a resolution finding good cause and public benefit for an affordable housing development. The project is located at 4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-168 for affordable housing development at APN 426-253-19 (6-1)

• Finding Good Cause and Clear and Convincing Benefit to the Public for Affordable Housing Development — approved
  4323-4333 N. Blackstone Avenue

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review updates regarding the Bike Summit and available grants. The committee is also scheduled to consider a motion regarding the Safety Task Force and discuss traffic collision reports.

• Motion to approve Safety Task Force report
• Bike Summit update/discussion
• Grants update/discussion
• Signage Task Force discussion
• Traffic Collision Report discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for May 22, 2023, has been cancelled. All agenda items have been continued to the June 26, 2023, meeting.

• Building Permit B 22-18975: Rehabilitation and addition of multi-family units at 6545 N Palm Avenue (continued to June 26)

• Rehabilitation and addition of multi-family units to the Frank J Craycroft Home (HP #182) — continued
  6545 N Palm Avenue

Women's Commission

The scheduled regular meeting for the Women's Commission on May 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding scholarship, grant, feminine hygiene, pride parade, and training programs.

City Council

The Fresno City Council will hold a special meeting to review the Mayor's proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The council will also consider a resolution regarding land annexation for Community Facilities District Number 9.

• Resolution to annex parcel map number 2007-41 into Community Facilities District Number 9
• Presentation of the Mayor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget
• Public hearing scheduled for June 5, 2023, regarding annexation at East Tulare Avenue and North Clovis Avenue

The City Council adopted a resolution to annex Parcel Map Number 2007-41 as Annexation Number 58. The Council also received a presentation of the Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-144 to annex Parcel Map Number 2007-41 (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

• Resolution of Intention to Annex Parcel Map Number 2007-41 as Annexation Number 58 to the City of Fresno Community Facil — approved
  Northeast and Southeast corners of East Tulare Avenue and No

Planning Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Fresno Planning Commission for May 17, 2023, was cancelled. The provided document contains only procedural information regarding public participation and viewing methods.

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will review the updated project schedule for the Specific Plan Update and discuss the first public workshop. Staff will also present a report on recent community outreach and engagement activities. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from November 2022 and February 2023.

• Approval of meeting minutes from November 16, 2022, and February 28, 2023
• Report on recent outreach and engagement activities
• Review of updated project schedule for the Specific Plan Update
• Discussion regarding the first public workshop

• Tower District Specific Plan Update project schedule review

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will hold a hearing regarding Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, the Cultural Arts Plan, and department budgets. The meeting also includes a workshop to review the public review process for the Cultural Arts Plan draft.

• Hearing: Public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget (ID 23-754)
• Workshop: Review of the Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft Comment Period Process and Schedule (ID 23-601)
• Approval of April 17, 2023, meeting minutes (ID 23-752)

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 17, 2023. Members discussed the Cultural Arts Plan public review process, expressing a need for revisions to the draft before community release. The commission also held a public hearing to receive input on Measure P allocations and the PARCS budget.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-2)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-2-1)

• Review of Cultural Arts Plan Public Review Draft Comment Period Process and Schedule
• Public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and annual PARCS Department Bud

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value contracts including housing agreements, road improvements, and police equipment. The agenda includes various fund reallocations and construction contract awards for citywide projects.

• Agreement with Poverello House to operate Clarion Pointe shelter for $2,799,997.48
• Purchase of a NorthStar 267-5 mobile command vehicle for $444,740
• $3,000,000 Local Housing Trust Fund Agreement for Avalon Commons Phase II at 7521 North Chestnut Avenue
• $1,500,000 Permanent Local Housing Allocation for Hotel Fresno Apartments at 1241-1263 Broadway Plaza
• Construction contract for the Fresno Street Corridor Project for $2,168,547.75

The City Council approved multiple funding allocations for housing projects and city infrastructure. Key decisions included a $3 million agreement for the Avalon Commons Phase II project and a $2.2 million agreement for the Journey Home emergency shelter.

• Approved $3 million Local Housing Trust Fund Agreement for Avalon Commons Phase II (6-1)
• Approved $2.2 million agreement with Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for Journey Home emergency shelter
• Adopted Resolution 2023-136 to reappropriate $70,000 from City Attorney/Code Department to City Council Department
• Adopted Resolution 2023-137 to reallocate $500,000 from Fleet Operations Fund contingency for fuel expenses
• Approved $97,500 consultant agreement with Moss Adams, LLP for a user fee study
• Adopted Resolution 2023-135 to apply for State of California Local Housing Trust Fund Grant matching funds
• Approved $250,000 contract increase for Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc. for land surveying
• Approved $110,500 engineering agreement with Provost & Pritchard, Inc. for Manchester Splash Pad Project

• Local Housing Trust Fund Agreement with Avalon Commons Phase II, LP
• Rejecting all bids for the John Muir Elementary Safe Routes Project — deferred
• Agreement with Poverello House to operate the Clarion Pointe as a low barrier emergency homeless shelter and bridge hous
• $1.5 million Permanent Local Housing Allocation Agreement with Broadway Plaza Family Apartments, LP
  $1.5M
• Construction contract with A-C Electric Company for the Fresno Street Corridor Project
• Rejecting all bids for the Fresno Street and Browning Avenue Intersection Improvements Project
• Pilot program to incentivize job creation within portions of the Tower District and west of Highway 99

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review an appeal regarding a proposed carwash at the northwest corner of East McKinley and North Fine Avenues. The commission will also consider a categorical environmental exemption for the project. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of minutes from March 15 and April 5, 2023.

• Appeal regarding carwash development at East McKinley and North Fine Avenues
• Approval of March 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of April 5, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a development permit for a carwash at the northwest corner of East McKinley and North Fine Avenues, overriding an appeal. The vote was 4-2, with conditions requiring resident engagement. Five people spoke in opposition, citing noise and land-use concerns.

• Approved Development Permit P22-01346 for a carwash at McKinley and Fine Avenues (4-2)
• Denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Director's approval of the carwash
• Approved the consent calendar including minutes from March 15 and April 5, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

• Development Permit Application No. P22-01346 (Carwash)
  Northwest corner of East McKinley and North Fine Avenues · 0.69 ac

City Council

This document provides procedural information regarding public participation and meeting viewing options. No specific legislative items, projects, or contracts are listed in the provided text.

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct closed session discussions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The agenda also includes a hearing on an appeal.

• Review of findings for continued public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Joint stipulation and order to vacate hearing dates
• Scheduling of meetings to conduct appeal hearings
• Hearing on appeal regarding public employee discipline/dismissal/release

The Board approved the March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0) and approved a joint stipulation and order to dismiss an appeal in closed session (3-0). The remainder of the meeting was spent in closed session discussing public employee discipline, dismissal, and release matters. No other decisions were made.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved joint stipulation and order to dismiss an appeal in closed session (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including airport concession agreements and various budget amendments. Discussion includes cannabis equity grants, HUD community project funding, and updates to municipal codes regarding short-term rental taxes.

• Awarding 15-year airport concession agreements with potential revenue of $1,295,045 annually
• Appropriating $2,383,200 from FY 2023 General Fund surplus to various City Departments
• $75,000 loan agreement for Truffle Tree LLC cannabis social equity business
• $665,000 HUD grant for Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Edible Food Rescue project
• Amending municipal code regarding short-term rental tax collection by entities like Airbnb

The City Council adopted several resolutions to allocate funds, including a $2.38M appropriation from the FY 2023 General Fund surplus. The council also approved cannabis social equity funding and a $665,000 HUD grant for heat mitigation and food rescue.

• Appropriated $2,383,200 from FY 2023 General Fund surplus to City Departments (Approved)
• Approved $75,000 loan for Truffle Tree LLC cannabis social equity business (5-1)
• Authorized $114,006.85 in State of California Cannabis Equity Act Grant Funding for approved applicants (5-1)
• Accepted $665,000 HUD grant for Urban Heat Island Mitigation and Edible Food Rescue and Distribution project (Approved)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-012 requiring short-term rental entities like Airbnb and VRBO to collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (Approved)
• Declared portions of Fresno Yosemite International and Fresno Chandler Executive Airports as exempt Surplus Land for leasing (Approved)

• Amendment of the Better Business Act to provide exceptions for affordable housing, senior affordable housing and mixed-u
• City contribution of funds to FCTC Senior, LP for construction of water infrastructure
• Homekey 3 Program
  6507 North Polk Avenue
• Commercial Cannabis Activity
• Pilot program to incentivize job creation within portions of the Tower District — moved to May 11, 2023 agenda
  Tower District
• Bid File 12300507 soliciting proposals to manage and operate Food & Beverage Concessions and News & Convenience Concessi — moved to Contested Consent
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
• Disposal of vacated roadway properties associated with the State Route 99 Realignment Project
  State Route 99

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider two resolutions. These include amending the Better Business Act for specific housing projects and a potential city contribution for water infrastructure.

• Resolution to amend the Better Business Act regarding affordable, senior affordable, and mixed-use projects
• Resolution supporting a city contribution not to exceed $2,700,000 to FCTC Senior, LP for water infrastructure at Fancher Creek Town Center

The City Council amended the Better Business Act to allow exceptions for certain affordable housing projects. Additionally, the Council approved a contribution of up to $2.7 million for water infrastructure to meet fire suppression requirements for the Fancher Creek Town Center development.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-111 as amended to provide Better Business Act exceptions for affordable housing projects (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-112 to contribute up to $2,700,000 for FCTC Senior, LP water infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

• Amending the Better Business Act for Affordable Housing, Senior Affordable Housing, and Mixed-Use Projects — approved
• City Contribution of Funds to FCTC Senior, LP for Water Infrastructure Construction — approved
  $2.7M

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation will review the February 22, 2023, sub-committee minutes for approval. The agenda also includes reports from the ADA Coordinator and Secretary, as well as a scheduled spotlight presentation.

• Approval of DAC Transportation Sub-Committee Minutes from February 22, 2023 (ID 23-668)
• "Spotlight" discussion by Chenier Derrick (ID 23-669)
• Reports from the DAC Secretary and ADA Coordinator

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will review updates from Caltrans District 6. The meeting includes reports from the Award, Bike Month, and Signage task forces. Staff will also present a collision report and an update on the Merced Project.

• Caltrans District 6 updates
• Award, Bike Month, and Signage Task Force reports
• Bicycle Friendly Community Report
• PD Enforcement & Collision Report
• Merced Project discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review a building permit for exterior improvements at 890 Belmont Ave and a continued matter regarding the Frank J Craycroft Home. Additionally, members will review the potential historic influence of the Palace Inn Redevelopment Project.

• Building permit B 23-01813 for exterior improvements and ADA accessibility at 890 Belmont Ave
• Rehabilitation and addition of multi-family units to the Frank J Craycroft Home at 6545 N Palm Avenue
• Review of potential historic influence for the Palace Inn Redevelopment Project at 797 N Parkway Dr
• Update from the Historical Preservation Month Planning Subcommittee

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a building permit for exterior improvements and ADA accessibility at Roeding Park. The body also reviewed the Palace Inn Redevelopment Project and discussed upcoming events for Historic Preservation Month.

• Approved building permit B 23-01813 for exterior improvements and ADA accessibility at Roeding Park (6-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Continued hearing for Frank J Craycroft Home building permit B 22-18975 to May 22, 2023

• Building Permit B 23-01813 - Exterior Improvements and ADA Accessibility at Roeding Park — approved
  890 BELMONT AVE
• Building Permit B 22-18975 - Rehabilitation and addition of multi-family units to the Frank J Craycroft Home (HP #182) — continued
  6545 N Palm Avenue
• Palace Inn Redevelopment Project - Section 106 consultation review
  797 N Parkway Dr.

City Council

The City Council will review several items including funding for permanent affordable housing through the Homekey 3 Program. The agenda also includes social equity loan agreements for cannabis businesses and various city service contracts.

• $11,800,000 purchase of Clarion Pointe Motel for an interim homeless shelter
• $4,400,000 purchase of Travelodge at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue for affordable housing
• $75,000 social equity loans for Traditional - Fresno - ME LLC and Beyond Rooted 559 LLC
• Up to $6,000,000 future city contribution for Quality Inn project via Homekey 3
• Up to $5,000,000 future city contribution for Travelodge project via Homekey 3

The City Council approved the purchase of two motels to facilitate affordable housing and interim homeless shelters. Other actions included approving management services for the Tower Theatre and increasing Microsoft licensing costs.

• Approved $4.4M purchase of Travelodge at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue for Homekey 3 affordable housing
• Approved $11.8M purchase of Clarion Pointe Motel at 4061 North Blackstone Avenue for interim homeless shelter
• Approved 3-year management agreement with 809 Olive Avenue, LLC for Tower Theatre and Lounge
• Approved $64,000 consultant agreement with PBK for Tower Theatre facility assessment
• Approved $216,658.87 increase for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licensing costs
• Approved appointment of Areli Rios to the Fresno Housing Authority
• Tabled addition of four PARCS Department positions to April 27, 2023
• Tabled job creation pilot program for District 1 to April 27, 2023

• Consultant services agreement with AM Consulting Engineers
• Designation of a property to the Local Register of Historic Resources — tabled
• Commercial Cannabis Activity
• Project specific Tax Sharing Agreement between the City of Fresno and the County of Fresno
• State of California's Homekey 3 Program and Quality Inn
  6051 North Thesta Street
• State of California's Homekey 3 Program and development of permanent affordable housing
  6507 North Polk Avenue

Planning Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for April 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No specific agenda items or projects are listed for discussion.

City Council

The provided document outlines instructions for public participation and meeting logistics. No specific ordinances, contracts, or council decisions are detailed in this text.

City Council

The provided document contains procedural information regarding public participation and meeting viewing options. No specific legislative items or business matters are listed in the agenda text.

City Council

The provided document contains procedural information regarding public participation and meeting viewing methods. No specific legislative items or business matters are listed in the agenda text.

City Council

The provided agenda for the April 18, 2023, Fresno City Council meeting consists of procedural information and public participation instructions. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in this document.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will receive public input regarding Measure P allocations, updates to the Parks Master Plan, and the annual PARCS Department Budget. Additionally, the body will review a recommendation to establish four new full-time positions using FY23 Measure P funds.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and PARCS budget/capital plans
• Recommendation for four new full-time staff positions using Measure P funds
• Workshop on pocket parks in Community Facilities Districts
• Update on Measure P funds for trails, street beautification, and litter removal

The Commission approved the establishment of four full-time positions funded by FY23 Measure P funds. The body also held workshops on pocket parks and safe walking and biking trails. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved establishment of four PARCS positions: one Projects Administrator, one Program Manager, and two Senior Management Analysts (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

• Workshop on Pocket Parks in Community Facilities Districts
• Public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan, and Cultural Arts Plan

City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural information and meeting logistics. There are no specific council items, hearings, or contracts listed in the document.

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will meet to review previous minutes and hear reports from the ADA Coordinator. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Disability Access and Education Revolving Fund and a discussion about commission members.

• Approval of the February 14, 2023, meeting minutes
• Presentation on Disability Access and Education Revolving Fund by ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa
• Discussion on DAC Alternates and Members

Women's Commission

The Fresno Women's Commission special meeting scheduled for April 6, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda had included discussions regarding a feminine hygiene program and a scholarship program.

• Cancellation of the April 6, 2023, special meeting
• Discussion of Feminine Hygiene Program
• Discussion of Scholarship Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding a chemical storage use in an office/warehouse building. They will also review recommendations for a plan amendment, rezoning, and a new apartment complex.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for chemical storage at East Dorothy Avenue
• Plan Amendment and Rezone for property on North Chestnut Avenue
• Development Permit for a 32 unit apartment complex on North Chestnut Avenue

The Commission upheld the approval of a chemical storage facility on East Dorothy Avenue and recommended the approval of a 32-unit apartment complex on North Chestnut Avenue to the City Council.

• Upheld approval of Conditional Use Permit P21-06275 for chemical storage at East Dorothy Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment P21-06275 (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for a 32-unit apartment complex on North Chestnut Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Plan Amendment P22-01086 to change land use to Residential - Medium High Density (6-0)
• Recommended approval to City Council for Rezone Application P22-01086 from RS-4/UGM to RM-1/UGM (6-0)
• Recommended adoption to City Council of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment P22-01086/P21-06232 (6-0)

• Chemical Storage use within existing office/warehouse shell building
  North side of East Dorothy Avenue, between South Cherry and · 1.51 ac

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a $45 million grant application for infill infrastructure and proposed zoning changes for office-to-residential conversions. The agenda also includes various contract amendments, funding allocations for community initiatives, and salary adjustments for city employees.

• Grant application for up to $45,000,000 via the California Department of Housing and Community Development
• Zoning amendment to permit residential conversions in the Office Zone District
• $1,000,000 ARPA funding allocation for the No Place Like Home Initiative via SWFDC
• $72,408 sub-recipient agreement with KMc Strategic Solutions, LLC for community engagement
• Contract authority increase to $2,000,000 for Durham Construction Co., Inc. and Puma Construction Co., Inc.

The Council approved a 206,881 square-foot warehouse facility with specific truck route and electrification conditions. Funding was approved for the Avalon Commons affordable housing project and several emergency homeless shelter operations. The Council also adopted zoning amendments to permit residential conversions in Office Zone Districts.

• Approved 206,881 sq-ft warehouse facility with added truck route and electrification conditions (7-0)
• Approved $2,654,771 HOME grant and $345,229 local allocation for Avalon Commons affordable housing (6-1)
• Approved residential conversions in Office Zone Districts with amended notice requirements (7-0)
• Approved $8.9M for emergency shelter operations at Parkway, Valley, Ambassador, Villa, and Travel Inns (6-0)
• Approved $700,000 for High Speed Rail Development Services (5-1)
• Approved $1.8M over four years for police helicopter 'Skywatch' unit support (7-0)
• Approved $220,000 for Motorola APX 8000 police radios for SWAT and tactical units (7-0)
• Approved $4M for annual purchase of US Central Valley Project waters (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review proposed alterations for the Radin-Kamp Department Store and new security fencing for the Old Fresno Water Tower. The meeting also includes a workshop on landscape maintenance for the H.H. Brix Mansion and an update regarding fire damage at the Fagbule Glass House.

• Proposed alterations to Radin-Kamp Department Store at 939-959 Fulton St
• New security fencing at the Old Fresno Water Tower, 2444 Fresno St
• Landscape maintenance workshop for H.H. Brix Mansion at 2844 Fresno St
• Update on demolition due to fire at Fagbule Glass House, 1930 E Shields
• Review of City's CLG 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Annual Reports

The Commission approved security fencing for the Old Fresno Water Tower and alterations to the Radin-Kamp Department Store. Two annual CLG reports were continued to April for corrections. The body also held a workshop on landscaping for the H.H. Brix Mansion.

• Approved security fencing at Old Fresno Water Tower (5-0)
• Approved alterations to Radin-Kamp Department Store at 939-959 Fulton St (5-0)
• Continued CLG 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Annual Reports to April (5-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

• Proposed alterations to the Radin-Kamp Department Store (HP#124)
  939-959 Fulton St
• Proposed new security fencing at the Old Fresno Water Tower
  2444 Fresno St

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission will review subcommittee reports regarding the Cultural Arts Plan, Parks Master Plan, and Outreach Committee. The meeting includes workshops on Measure P project statuses and an upcoming hearing regarding Measure P allocations and department budgets.

• Workshop: Status of in progress projects funded by Measure P funds
• Workshop: Overview of Measure P Ordinance authority
• Public Hearing: Allocations related to Measure P, Parks Master Plan, Cultural Arts Plan, and annual PARCS Department Budget

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from February 27, 2023. Members held workshops regarding the status of projects funded by Measure P and the Measure P Ordinance. The Commission also held a public hearing to receive input on Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, the Cultural Arts Plan, and the PARCS Department budget.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)

• Public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and PARCS Budget/CIP

Fresno City Council Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will meet for a special session to discuss several financial updates. The agenda includes an update on existing audits, a risk assessment process overview, and the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Update on Existing Audits (ID 23-543)
• Overview of Risk Assessment process (ID 23-544)
• 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (ID 23-545)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 28, 2022. Members received presentations on existing audits, the risk assessment process, and the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Approved meeting agenda (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved October 28, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0, 1 absent)

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The Disability Advisory Commission - Housing will review previous subcommittee minutes and hear a presentation. A presentation by Adrienne Louis from RICV regarding the Fair Housing Act Community Educator is scheduled. The meeting also includes reports from the ADA Coordinator and Secretary.

• Approval of January 27, 2023, DAC Housing Subcommittee minutes (ID 23-512)
• Presentation by Adrienne Louis from RICV on Fair Housing Act Community Educator (ID 23-513)

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss several topics including law enforcement and collision reports, signage taskforce updates, and project suggestion processes. Staff will also provide updates on the Barstow Class IV Project and the current workplan.

• PD Enforcement & Collision Report discussion
• BPAC 101 Presentation Update discussion
• Bicycle Friendly Community Report discussion
• Signage Taskforce discussion
• Updates to Barstow Class IV Project

Women's Commission

The Fresno Women's Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss Black Maternal Health Week and the commission's scholarship program. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the March 9, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion of Black Maternal Health Week
• Discussion of the scholarship program
• Approval of March 9, 2023, meeting minutes

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will conduct several closed sessions concerning public employee discipline, dismissal, and release. The agenda also includes a hearing on an appeal and the scheduling of future appeal hearings.

• Review of findings for continued employee discipline (ID 23-409)
• Review of hearing officer findings regarding employee dismissal (ID 23-452)
• Order to vacate hearing dates for employee discipline (ID 23-410)
• Scheduling of appeal hearings (ID 23-417)
• Hearing on an appeal regarding public employee discipline (ID 23-411)

The Board upheld the removal of an employee after sustaining four charges, including violations of the California Vehicle Code and Transportation Department policy. Additionally, the Board approved the dismissal of a Transit Supervisor I based on hearing officer findings.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved hearing officer findings upholding dismissal of Transit Supervisor I (4-0)
• Upheld Order of Removal for appellant (4-0)
• Sustained charge of violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(a) (4-0)
• Sustained charge of violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(b)(8) (4-0)
• Sustained charge of violation of California Vehicle Code Section 23123.5(a) (4-0)
• Sustained charge of violation of Transportation Department Policy: P7-10(2) (4-0)

Women's Commission

The scheduled special meeting for the Fresno Women's Commission on March 16, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda had included the discussion and approval of scholarship program applicants and training.

• Cancellation of the special meeting
• Discussion and approval of scholarship program applicants
• Training

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a 39-lot single-family residential subdivision near North Alicante Drive and North Willow Avenue. The agenda also includes hearings on appeals regarding a Starbucks shell building at 2840 Tulare Street and a carwash project near East McKinley and North Fine Avenues.

• 39-lot single-family residential subdivision at North Alicante Drive and North Willow Avenue
• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for a ± 2,406 square foot Starbucks shell building at 2840 Tulare Street
• Appeal of Development Permit for a carwash near East McKinley and North Fine Avenues

The Commission upheld the approval of a Starbucks shell building and drive-through at 2840 Tulare Street by denying an appeal. A proposed carwash at East McKinley and North Fine Avenues was continued to May 3, 2023, for further community involvement and legal verification. A 39-lot residential subdivision was also approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved 39-lot single-family residential subdivision at N. Alicante Dr and N. Willow Ave (5-2)
• Approved Planned Development Permit P22-04278 for setback and lot coverage modifications (5-2)
• Denied appeal and upheld approval of Starbucks shell building at 2840 Tulare Street (6-1)
• Continued carwash project at E. McKinley and N. Fine Avenues to 5/3/2023 (5-1)

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 6385 and Planned Development Permit Application No. P22-04278
  Northwest corner of North Alicante Drive and North Willow Av · 11.1 ac

Disability Advisory Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Fresno Disability Advisory Commission for March 14, 2023, was cancelled. No items from the agenda were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a $2,032,000 appropriation for ERAP and multiple vehicle purchase contracts. The agenda also includes proposals for street name changes, land annexations, and infrastructure projects.

• Appropriation of $2,032,000 for ERAP
• Purchase of two Kenworth T880 trucks for $572,026
• Purchase of five concrete finisher trucks for $793,412
• Construction contract for Barstow Avenue Class IV Bikeway Project for $2,234,648
• Proposal to change Kings Canyon/Ventura Boulevard to “Cesar Chavez Boulevard”

The City Council approved the initial process to rename a portion of Kings Canyon/Ventura Boulevard. Other actions included awarding several public works contracts and approving a legal settlement regarding a local union lawsuit.

• Approved process to rename Kings Canyon/Ventura Boulevard to 'Cesar Chavez Boulevard' (6-1)
• Approved $2,234,648 construction contract to American Paving Co. for Barstow Avenue Bikeway
• Approved $1,529,500 water service replacement contract to West Valley Construction Company, Inc.
• Approved $572,026 purchase of two Kenworth T 880 trucks from Pape Kenworth
• Approved $793,412 purchase of five concrete finisher trucks from PB Loader
• Approved $252,544.50 sewer rehabilitation change order (4-1)
• Approved $40,000 settlement in Laborers International Union of North America v. City of Fresno (5-0)
• Tabled assistance for Senior Affordable Housing project with no return date

• Purchase of two Kenworth T880 trucks
  $572,026
• Purchase of five concrete finisher trucks
  $793,412

Women's Commission

The Women's Commission is holding a special meeting to review and approve scholarship program applications. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from February 1 and February 16, 2023.

• Discussion and Approval of Scholarship Program Applications
• Approval of Minutes from February 1, 2023 & February 16, 2023

Planning Commission

The Commission is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 1.23 acres for a new medical clinic between West Fir and West Beechwood Avenues. This includes changing the land use from residential to commercial. An item regarding a 39-lot subdivision at North Alicante Drive was continued to March 15, 2023.

• Rezone of ±1.23 acres from RS-5/UGM to CG for a medical clinic
• Plan amendment from Residential - Medium Density to Commercial - General
• Development permit for an 11,664-square-foot medical clinic
• Continuation of a 39-lot subdivision at North Alicante Drive and North Willow Avenue

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a plan amendment, rezone, and development permit for a medical clinic. The project involves a 11,664-square-foot facility on 1.23 acres of property on the west side of North Sugar Pine Avenue.

• Recommended approval of Plan Amendment P22-00507 to change land use from Residential - Medium Density to Commercial - General (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Rezone Application P22-00507 to change zoning from RS-5/UGM to CG (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Development Permit P22-00505 for an 11,664-square-foot medical clinic (6-0)
• Recommended adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration for Environmental Assessment P22-00505/P22-00507 (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Continued item ID 23-365 regarding a 39-lot residential subdivision to 3/15/2023

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6385 and Planned Development Permit P22-04278 — continued
  Northwest corner of North Alicante Drive and North Willow Av · 39 units · 11.1 ac
• Plan Amendment and Rezone Application P22-00507 — introduced
  West side of North Sugar Pine Avenue between West Fir Avenue · 1.23 ac

Tower District Specific Plan Implementation Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the Tower District Specific Plan and review potential locations for future meetings. The agenda also includes council district updates.

• Consideration of potential locations for committee meetings (ID 23-378)
• Update to the Tower District Specific Plan (ID 23-377)
• Council District Updates

• Update to the Tower District Specific Plan

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review a request to demolish the carriage house at 1101 R St. Additionally, members will discuss a potential accessory dwelling unit at 115 N Calaveras St and hold a workshop regarding the Edison Social Club.

• Demolition of the carriage house at the Collins Home (1101 R St)
• Potential addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit at the McGee-Macias Home (115 N Calaveras St)
• Workshop on the historical significance of the Edison Social Club (1405 E California Ave)
• Review of updated 2023 Mills Act and Mitigation Program applications

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the demolition of a fire-damaged carriage house at 1101 R St. with conditions to protect the main structure. The body also reviewed a proposed ADU at 115 N Calaveras St. and held a workshop regarding the historical significance of the Edison Social Club.

• Approved demolition of carriage house at Collins Home (1101 R St.) (6-1)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-2)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-2)

• Demolition of the carriage house at the Collins Home (HP#041)
  1101 R St.
• Potential addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit at the McGee-Macias Home (HP#236)
  115 N Calaveras St.

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The commission will hold a hearing to receive public input on Measure P allocations, the annual PARCS budget, and plan updates. The agenda also includes a workshop regarding pocket park classifications and subcommittee reports.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and PARCS budget
• Workshop on pocket park classification and quantity
• Subcommittee reports for Cultural Arts Plan and Parks Master Plan
• Adoption of the 2023 meeting schedule

The Commission approved its regular meeting calendar for 2023. Members also held a workshop on pocket park classifications and received public input regarding Measure P and the Cultural Arts Plan.

• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (8-1)
• Approved agenda (5-4)
• Approved January 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-3-1)
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-3)
• Dissolved Outreach Subcommittee

• Workshop - On the park classification of a pocket park as defined in the Parks Master Plan and the number of City of Fre
• Hearing - Receive public input on allocations related to Measure P, updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts P

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several contract amendments and grant agreements. Items include funding for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport terminal expansion and various Project Homekey housing rehabilitations. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding catalytic converter theft.

• Contract amendment for Fresno Yosemite International Airport terminal expansion not to exceed $126,868,863
• Grant agreement of $964,482 with Poverello House for the construction of 26 tiny homes
• Police Department contract for patrol vehicle hardware and safety equipment up to $4,000,000 annually
• Ordinance to prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters
• Project Homekey budget amendment for The Ambassador Inn totaling $6,131,700

The City Council approved a major contract for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport terminal expansion and authorized a grant application for up to $17M for encampment resolution. Other actions included approving funding for tiny homes and a 14-unit affordable housing project.

• Approved $126,868,863 contract for New Terminal Expansion at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (7-0)
• Adopted resolution for grant application up to $17M for Encampment Resolution Funding Program (6-0)
• Approved $964,482 grant to Poverello House for 26 tiny homes (7-0)
• Approved disposition of 2.28 acres for a 14-unit affordable housing project (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant agreement with Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (6-1)
• Approved appointment of Jacqueline Lyday to the Planning Commission (6-1)
• Adopted resolution allowing Councilmembers to examine sales and use tax records (5-2)
• Tabled water valve installation for Fancher Creek affordable housing project to March 9, 2023

• Design-Build Contract Amendment No. 3 for Phase Two of a Progressive Design-Build contract with Q&D Construction to cons
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport · $126.9M
• Consulting agreement with Moore Twining Associates, Inc. for geotechnical quality assurance testing and inspection
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation

The Disability Advisory Commission - Transportation will meet to approve minutes from the December 21, 2022 meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation by ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa regarding safe mobility for older adults.

• Approval of December 21, 2022, subcommittee meeting minutes
• Presentation on Safe Mobility for Older Adults by ADA Coordinator Joe Hinojosa

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hold a vote for a new Chair and review charter updates. The agenda includes presentations on the Brown Act and the Safe2School program. Staff will also provide updates on grants and the Audubon Corridor Plan.

• Chair Election (Vote)
• BPAC Charter updates (Vote)
• Safe2School presentation
• PD Enforcement & Collision Report discussion
• Audubon Corridor Plan update

Women's Commission

The Fresno Women's Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss its scholarship program and 2023 grant applications. The commission will also address recruitment for an open member vacancy.

• Discussion on Scholarship Program
• Grant Application 2023
• Recruitment for Vacancy
• Approval of February 1, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering two residential subdivision applications. One project proposes a 39-lot single-family development with gated private streets. Another involves annexing 0.68 acres on West Bullard Avenue for a 4-lot subdivision.

• 39-lot single-family residential subdivision at North Alicante Drive and North Willow Avenue
• Planned Development Permit to allow gated private streets and reduced front yard setbacks
• Annexation of 0.68 acres on West Bullard Avenue to the City of Fresno
• 4-lot single-family residential subdivision on West Bullard Avenue

The Planning Commission recommended the approval of an annexation, pre-zoning, and a 4-lot residential subdivision for a 0.68-acre property on West Bullard Avenue. One other residential project was continued to a future meeting. The commission also held a workshop regarding the upcoming APA California Chapter Conference.

• Recommended approval of Annexation Application No. P21-03755 for 0.68 acres on West Bullard Avenue (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Pre-zone Application No. P21-03756 to change 0.68 acres to RS-4 zone (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03 for a 4-lot single-family subdivision (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Environmental Assessment No. TPM 2022-03/P21-03755/P21-03756 (6-0)
• Continued Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6385 and Planned Development Permit P22-04278 to 3/1/2023
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

• Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6385 and Planned Development Permit P22-04278 — approved
  northwest corner of North Alicante Drive and North Willow Av · 39 units · 11.1 ac
• Annexation Application No. P21-03755 with Pre-zone Application No. P21-03756 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 2022-03

Disability Advisory Commission

The Disability Advisory Commission will hear a presentation from the Office of Community Affairs. The meeting also includes a discussion on social media and reports from the transportation and housing subcommittees.

• Presentation from the Office of Community Affairs
• Social media discussion
• Approval of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes
• Transportation Subcommittee report
• Housing Subcommittee report

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will review minutes from January 2023 meetings. The agenda also includes closed sessions for appeal hearings and discussions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 23 and 24, 2023
• Closed session appeal hearing regarding employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release

The Board approved the meeting minutes from January 23 and January 24, 2023. The Board convened in closed session to address a public employee discipline appeal, where a Joint Stipulation and Order to Continue Hearing Dates was presented.

• Approved January 23, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several items including contract amendments and grant acceptances. Key discussions involve funding for animal services, airport planning, and economic development. The meeting also includes various appointments to local boards and committees.

• Acceptance of $7,246,600 FEMA SAFER grant for fire and emergency response
• $300,000 advance payment to Fresno Humane Animal Services
• $362,585 contract for airport tower planning at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• $200,000 contract for hazardous materials inspections and removal supervision
• Approval of a final map for Tract No. 5388 at North Salinas Avenue and West San Jose Avenue

The City Council approved several consultant agreements, grant applications, and a $1.5M funding award to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation. The council also introduced a bill to prohibit the unlawful possession of catalytic converters. Two items regarding meeting minutes and the Master Fee Schedule were tabled.

• Approved $1.5M ARPA funding for Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 agreement with Economic Development Corporation serving Fresno County (7-0)
• Approved $7.2M FEMA SAFER grant acceptance (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 increase to American Guard security contract (7-0)
• Approved $362,585 airport planning contract with RS&H California, Inc.
• Approved $200,000 hazardous materials inspection contract with JSA Inspections & Consulting
• Approved $70,000 cannabis module contract with Byrne Software Technologies (5-1)
• Introduced Bill B-3 to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters

• Second Amendment to the Animal Control Services Agreement with Fresno Humane Animal Services
  $600,000
• Consultant services agreement with RS&H California, Inc. for airport planning and environmental consulting
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport · $362,585
• Consultant services agreement with JSA Inspections & Consulting for hazardous materials inspection and testing
  $200,000
• Award of ARPA funding to the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation (FAHF)
  $1.5M

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on Measure P allocations, the annual PARCS Department Budget, and Capital Improvement Plans. The body will also discuss future in-person meetings and act to adopt the FY 23 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on Measure P allocations and PARCS budget updates
• Updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan
• Discussion regarding in-person meetings for future sessions
• Adoption of the FY 23 meeting schedule

The Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission amended its FY 23 meeting schedule. The body also tabled the approval of previous meeting minutes to allow for corrections.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Tabled January 23, 2023 meeting minutes to February 27, 2023 (9-0)
• Amended regular meeting schedule to every third Monday of the month at 5:30 PM (8-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding a development permit for a warehouse facility. The project involves approximately 14.78 acres at the corner of East North and South East Avenues. The commission will also review environmental assessment findings for the site.

• Development Permit Application No. P22-00565 for a ±206,881 square-foot warehouse
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 21, 2022, and January 4, 2023

The Planning Commission denied appeals and upheld the approval of a development permit for a warehouse facility at the southwest corner of East North and South East Avenues. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and consent calendar.

• Approved Development Permit Application No. P22-00565 for a ±206,881 square-foot warehouse facility (5-0)
• Denied appeals and upheld the Planning and Development Department Director's action on Application No. P22-00565 (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the consent calendar (5-0)

• Development Permit Application No. P22-00565
  southwest corner of East North and South East Avenues · 14.78 ac

Women's Commission

The Fresno Women's Commission is holding a special meeting to address specific action items. The commission will discuss and vote on a scholarship program and the 2023 grant application. Members of the public may also provide comments on topics within the commission's jurisdiction.

• Discussion and approval of Scholarship Program
• Review of Grant Application 2023
• Approval of January 12, 2023 minutes

Disability Advisory Commission - Housing

The Disability Advisory Commission - Housing subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from the November 18, 2022, meeting. The agenda also includes establishing 2023 meeting dates and times and a presentation from City of Fresno Long Range Planning.

• Approval of November 18, 2022, subcommittee minutes
• Discussion and approval of 2023 meeting dates and times for the Housing Subcommittee
• Presentation by Drew Wilson from City of Fresno Long Range Planning

Active Transportation Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is reviewing an update on the Blackstone/McKinley grade separation. The meeting includes a vote for new committee officers and an update from the Event Planning Task Force. Staff will also present reports regarding pedestrian safety and police enforcement.

• Blackstone/McKinley Grade Separation Update
• Vote for BPAC Chairman, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Event Planning Task Force update and vote
• PD Enforcement & Collision Report update
• Pedestrian Safety Discussion

• Blackstone/McKinley Grade Separation Update
  Blackstone/McKinley

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will review a director's removal from the Maintenance and Operations Assistant eligibility list in a closed session. The board will also schedule meetings for employee discipline appeal hearings and continue a hearing regarding public employee dismissal or release.

• Review of Director Removal from Eligibility List for Maintenance and Operations Assistant (ID 23-145)
• Scheduling of Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release Appeal Hearing (ID 23-143)
• Continued hearing on Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (ID 23-146)

The Board convened in closed session to review employee matters, but the scheduled hearings were withdrawn. No substantive decisions were made during the open session.

• Hearing ID 23-145A (Maintenance and Operations Assistant eligibility list removal) withdrawn
• Hearing ID 23-146A (Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release) withdrawn

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will review updates regarding ADA improvements to the exterior of the Fresno Water Tower. They will also receive code enforcement reports concerning fires at 1024 Klette Ave, 1107 R St, and 455 N Glenn.

• ADA upgrades to the exterior of Fresno Water Tower (2444 Fresno St)
• Code enforcement updates on fires at 1024 Klette Ave, 1107 R St, and 455 N Glenn
• Work progress update for Thomas R. Meux Home (1007 R Street)
• Workshop regarding the APA California Chapter Conference in September

The Commission approved the December 19, 2022, meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members established a new planning committee for Historic Preservation Week in May 2023. The meeting included updates on ADA upgrades to the Fresno Water Tower and reports on fire damage to several local properties.

• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Created Historic Preservation Week Planning Committee consisting of Commissioners Simmons, Laval, Rocha, and Sponsler

• UPDATE regarding ADA upgrades to the exterior of the Fresno Water Tower (HP#1)
  2444 Fresno St.
• Code Enforcement update on Fires: 1024 Klette Ave (Demolition)
  1024 Klette Ave
• Code Enforcement update on Fires: 1107 R St. (HP#41 The Collins Home)
  1107 R St.
• Code Enforcement update on Fires: 455 N Glenn (Potential North Park District)
  455 N Glenn
• UPDATE on work being done at the Thomas R. Meux Home (HP #002)
  1007 R Street

Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board will meet to approve minutes from the November 30, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes a closed session hearing regarding an appeal for public discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Approval of November 30, 2022, meeting minutes (ID 23-142)
• Continued hearing on appeal regarding public discipline, dismissal, or release (ID 23-144)

The Board approved the minutes from November 30, 2022. In a closed session hearing, the Board voted to uphold an order of suspension and sustained two charges of municipal code violations.

• Approved November 30, 2022 minutes (3-0)
• Upheld order of suspension (3-0)
• Sustained violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(a) (3-0)
• Sustained violation of Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-286(b)(7) (3-0)

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will review proposed updates to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule, including green fees for Riverside Municipal Golf Course. The meeting also includes receiving public input on Measure P allocations and updates to the Parks Master Plan.

• Proposed changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule
• Review of Riverside Municipal Golf Course Green Fees
• Public input on Measure P allocations
• Updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan
• Approval of January 9, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission approved recommending the proposed changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule to the City Council. These changes include fees for the Riverside Municipal Golf Course, general recreation, neighborhood centers, parks, playground facilities, and Camp Fresno.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of January 9, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved recommendation to City Council for adoption of proposed changes to the PARCS Department Master Fee Schedule (8-0)

School Liaison Subcommittee

The School Liaison Subcommittee will discuss infrastructure and safety around schools. The agenda includes topics such as school resource officers, after-school programs, and the Blackstone Ave Development. Members will also address youth homelessness and its impact on campuses.

• Blackstone Ave Development update
• School safety infrastructure and funding
• Coordination with PARCS for green space
• Impact of homelessness on campuses
• Approval of September 23, 2019 meeting minutes

• Blackstone Ave Development
  Blackstone Ave
• New Campuses

City Council

The Fresno City Council is reviewing several grant applications and contract amendments. This includes funding requests for water/wastewater improvements near the future High Speed Rail station and fire department staffing. The council will also consider various city service contracts and lease agreements.

• $10,000,000 REAP 2.0 grant application for water/wastewater infrastructure
• Acceptance of $7,246,600 SAFER grant for fire and emergency response staffing
• $430,318 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant funding for the Police Department
• $250,000 grant application for bicycle and pedestrian safety programming
• Airport noise abatement consultant agreement up to $376,617.62

The City Council approved a plan amendment and rezoning of 1.73 acres on West Nees Avenue from high-density residential to regional mixed-use. Other actions included approving various city contracts, grant acceptations, and the continued use of remote teleconference meetings.

• Approved rezoning 1.73 acres on W. Nees Ave to Regional Mixed Use (5-2)
• Approved $376,617.62 noise abatement consultant agreement for Fresno Yosemite International Airport
• Approved $208,684.80 three-year office space lease with Bericon Partners, LLC (7-0)
• Adopted resolution to purchase non-storable flood flows from Millerton Lake (7-0)
• Approved $427,300 appropriation for Project Safe Neighborhoods grant (7-0)
• Approved $203,100 appropriation for Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Program (6-1)
• Approved 30-day extension for remote teleconference meetings (5-2)
• Adopted resolutions to annex territory and levy special tax for Community Facilities District No. 11 (7-0)

• Airports Department Job Order Contracting (General Building, HVAC, and Electrical)
• Consultant services agreement with CSDA Design Group for airport noise abatement
  Fresno Yosemite International Airport · $376,618
• Acceptance of 2021 SAFER grant award from FEMA
  $7.2M
• Citywide Requirements Contracts for furniture and installation
  $750,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, was cancelled. All agenda items were continued to the February 1, 2023, meeting.

• Development Permit Application No. P22-00565 (continued to 2/1/2023)

• Development Permit Application No. P22-00565 — continued
  southwest corner of East North and South East Avenues · 14.78 ac

Women's Commission

The Fresno Women's Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The commission will also discuss and vote on bylaws and motions regarding a scholarship program.

• Approval of October 21, 2022 and December 20, 2022 minutes
• Discussion and approval of bylaws
• Discussion and motions regarding a scholarship program

Disability Advisory Commission

The commission will vote on the 2023 meeting schedule for the Housing Sub-committee. A presentation from Central California Legal Services regarding tenant rights is also scheduled. The body will also review minutes from the November 8, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of DAC Housing Sub-committee 2023 meeting schedule
• Presentation from Central California Legal Services on Tenant Rights
• Approval of November 8, 2022, meeting minutes

Parks, Recreation, and Arts Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input on Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, and the Cultural Arts Plan. The agenda also includes subcommittee reports regarding cultural arts and parks. Additionally, the meeting covers the annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans.

• Public hearing for input on Measure P allocations (ID 23-71)
• Updates to the Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan
• Review of annual PARCS Department Budget and Capital Improvement Plans
• Approval of December 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission held a regular meeting to approve the agenda and the December 19, 2022, meeting minutes. The session included a public hearing to receive input on Measure P allocations, the Parks Master Plan, and the Cultural Arts Plan.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)

• Public input on Measure P allocations, Parks Master Plan and Cultural Arts Plan updates, and PARCS Department Budget and — introduced

City Council

The Fresno City Council will swear in new councilmembers and elect new leadership. The Council is also reviewing several funding items, including a $7.2 million federal fire grant and $500,000 for small business assistance. Additionally, the Council will consider declaring a local state of emergency regarding housing and homelessness.

• Acceptance of $7,246,600 FEMA SAFER grant for fire and emergency response
• $500,000 ARPA funding allocation to HOPE for small business assistance
• $1,220,801.51 payoff of the Roeding Business Park Loan
• $175,000 for One Fresno Housing Strategy consultant services
• Declaration of a local state of emergency for housing and homelessness

The City Council elected Tyler Maxwell as President and Annalisa Perea as Vice President. The council approved several funding resolutions for housing and public utilities, including a $1.22M loan payoff for Roeding Business Park. A proposal to declare a local state of emergency for homelessness was discussed but no action was taken.

• Elected Tyler Maxwell as President and Annalisa Perea as Vice President (7-0)
• Approved $175,000 for One Fresno Housing Strategy and consultant agreement with LeSar Support Services
• Approved $500,000 in ARPA funding for Helping Others Pursue Excellence (HOPE)
• Approved $20,000 for Accela Cannabis Module licensing (5-2)
• Approved $1,220,801.51 payoff of Roeding Business Park loan using General Fund salary savings (7-0)
• Approved summary vacation of portions of North Parkway Drive, West Shields Avenue, and North Marks Avenue (7-0)
• Awarded $176,700 construction contract to A-C Electric Company for Reclamation Well Power Poles Replacement
• Awarded $248,315.43 contract to Nations Roof West, LLC for roof repairs at Public Utilities facility

• Adopting the 22nd Amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No. 2022-154 for One Fresno Housing Strategy Re
  $175,000
• Consultant Agreement with LeSar Support Services
  $175,000
• Agreement with Helping Others Pursue Excellence (HOPE) for small business assistance and commercial kitchen construction
  Vision View campus · $500,000

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a permit for a cannabis retail business on East Herndon Avenue. The commission will also consider an appeal regarding a commercial development at East Behymer and North Maple Avenues. Additionally, a workshop is scheduled to discuss the Cleaner & Greener Overlay District text amendment.

• Cannabis retail permit application for 1.41 acres on East Herndon Avenue
• Appeal regarding commercial development at East Behymer and North Maple Avenues
• Workshop on Cleaner & Greener Overlay District text amendment

The Planning Commission approved a cannabis retail business permit and upheld the approval of a commercial development project. The commission also held a workshop to discuss text amendments for the Cleaner & Greener Overlay District.

• Approved Cannabis Conditional Use Permit P22-01549 for a retail business on East Herndon Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted Environmental Assessment No. P22-01549 (7-0)
• Denied applicant's appeal and upheld approval of Conditional Use Permit P21-01385 for commercial development at East Behymer and North Maple Avenues (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

• Cannabis Conditional Use Permit Application No. P22-01549
  south side of East Herndon Avenue between North Willow and N · 1.41 ac
• Conditional Use Permit Application No. P21-01385
  14.57 ac