City Council, February 19, 2026
Approves Rezone at 4949 N Blackstone Ave (P25-01778), 7-0
What happened
The Fresno City Council meeting on February 19, 2026 featured ceremonial proclamations for Black History Month (honoring Nancy Whittle), Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Ramadan 2026, and American Heart Month.
- Jurisdiction
- Fresno, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 7-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsCentral Southeast Area Specific Plan
Awaiting final voteFree sample: decision 1 of 7
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
The 2,067-acre specific plan covering the area between Downtown Fresno and Sunnyside was tabled after receiving a legal notice threatening litigation. The plan proposed land use changes on 119 acres (less than 6%) and would add approximately 2,938 dwelling units of housing capacity. The plan would repeal the 1971 Butler Willow specific plan and 1992 Roosevelt community plan.
- Item continued to March 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM pending closed session legal review
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Fresno City Council meeting on February 19, 2026 featured ceremonial proclamations for Black History Month (honoring Nancy Whittle), Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Ramadan 2026, and American Heart Month.
Key Decisions (7)
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
Rezone at 4949 N Blackstone Ave (P25-01778)
Ashland Widening Easement Acquisition
Elevate Community Services Emergency Shelter Operations (Item 2K)
Fresno EOC Youth Bridge Housing Amendment (Item 2L)
Authorization to Initiate Federal Litigation
Retirement Board Financial Report (Item 3A)
Zoning Changes (4)
Development Activity (4)
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
Mixed-Use
Youth Services Facility at Club One Casino Area
Commercial
Southeast Fresno Sports Complex
Infrastructure
River West Fresno Project
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Central Southeast specific plan would add approximately 2,938 dwelling units…
Infrastructure
City secured $2 million in federal funds for San Joaquin…
Commercial Demand
Property owner at Maple and Butler requesting rezone from residential…
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