City Council - 2026-04-23
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Meeting Summary
The Fresno City Council voted 7-0 to revert Cesar Chavez Blvd. back to its original street names: California Ave., Ventura St., and Kings Canyon Rd. The council also approved multiple Community Facilities District (CFD) formations at Armstrong Ave./McKinley Ave. and Armstrong Ave./California Ave. locations, and received a Vision Zero Action Plan workshop targeting zero traffic fatalities by 2050.
Key Decisions (7)
Street Name Reversion from Cesar Chavez Blvd.
Council approved application P2600936 to revert Cesar Chavez Blvd. back to original names: California Ave. (Marks to Tutman St.), Ventura St. (Tutman through downtown), East Ventura St. (downtown to Cedar), and Kings Canyon Rd. (Cedar to Peach Ave.). Sign installation to begin May 1-2 over three weekends. Councilmember Karbasi pledged $10,000 from reserves for small business transition assistance.
CFD No. 11 Formation at North Armstrong Ave./East McKinley Ave.
Adopted Community Facilities District No. 11 for development at North Armstrong Ave. and East McKinley Ave. in District 3.
CFD No. 11 Formation at South Armstrong Ave./East California Ave.
Adopted Community Facilities District No. 11 for development at South Armstrong Ave. and East California Ave. in District 5.
CFD No. 18 Formation at South Armstrong Ave./East California Ave.
Adopted Community Facilities District No. 18 for development at South Armstrong Ave. and East California Ave. in District 5.
CFD No. 18 Formation at North Armstrong Ave./East McKinley Ave.
Adopted Community Facilities District No. 18 for development at North Armstrong Ave. and East McKinley Ave. in District 3.
North Granville Ave. Safety Improvements Project
Approved actions pertaining to the North Granville Ave. Safety Improvements Project including chicanes installation. Project includes filing down curb for safer left-turn access into gated neighborhood on north side of Beheimer based on resident feedback.
EBIC Golf Lease Amendment for Riverside Golf Course
Approved 1st amendment to lease agreement with EBIC Golf Inc. for Riverside Golf Course clarifying APES fees ($1 per round) and capital improvement handling. APES fees expected to generate $40,000-$45,000 annually starting June 1.
Development Activity (3)
Leaky Acres Recharge Pond Project
Major recharge pond improvement project. Dawson Malden Construction was apparent low bidder but bypassed due to missing bid signature. Project timing critical due to coordination with FID and FMSCD water deliveries.
Dolores Huerta Park
Over $14 million investment, described as potentially one of the best parks in the city. Named after labor leader Dolores Huerta.
Riverside Golf Course Driving Range Improvement
Proposed covered driving range facility similar to Topgolf with beverage area, family-friendly amenities. Operator willing to pay majority of costs. Similar facility built at Valley Oaks in Visalia.
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
City has planted over 5,900 new trees in five years through 1,000+ net new trees annually program, with tree trimming cycle improved from 27 years to 5 years.
Housing Demand
Speaker noted steady tenant turnover with moving trucks lining streets at month-end and multiple families cycling through same units, suggesting housing instability in some areas.
Commercial Demand
Recent ribbon cuttings include Los Amigos at Airport Terminal B, Burlington Store at River Park, and Christian's Mattress 2nd Fresno location at Blackstone and Herndon.
Infrastructure
Governor announced process to declare San Joaquin River area on Fresno/Madera county border as new state park, extending Millerton coverage with park rangers and maintenance funding.