The Fresno City Council makes decisions on the scope, direction and financing of city services, such as water, sewer, police and fire protection. It also establishes policy that is administered and implemented by city staff, as well as establishing land-use policies through the General Plan and zoning regulations.
Meetings usually occur at 9 a.m. on Thursdays at the Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street. They are also available to participate in via Zoom and are webcast.
In Fresno, the city clerk and the city attorney serve the council, not the mayor.
Who are the Fresno City Council Members:
Nelson Esparza, President, District 7
Tyler Maxwell, Vice President, District 4
Esmeralda Soria, District 1
Mike Karbassi, District 2
Miguel Arias, District 3
Luis Chavez, District 5
Garry Bredefeld, District 6
(As of June 2022)
Meeting Notes
Fresno City Council (7/21/22) Electrified fencing + Measure V + Downtown Fresno PBID
The council approved electrified fencing in more zones, a Verizon mono-pine tower, putting Measure V on the Nov. 8 ballot and the Downtown Fresno PBID ballots were counted with 84% voting in favor.
Fresno City Council (6/16/22) Measure C workshop + $1.6 million for Travel Inn shelter + SB 1 road maintenance projects
The council heard comments and a workshop on whether Measure C should proceed on the ballot or be delayed until 2024, approved a cannabis loan agreement, $1.6 million for Travel Inn emergency shelter and a list of public works projects for SB 1 funds.
Fresno City Council (6/9/22) Interim city attorney agreement + code enforcement/water supply workshops
The Fresno City Council approved an agreement for the interim city attorney and went through workshops on water supply and code enforcement. Live-tweeting by Andy Hansen-Smith