# California Record

> Public meeting transcripts, searchable and accessible

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## Site sections

- [Home](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty): Recent meetings and civic activity
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- [Meetings](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings): All meetings with transcripts, summaries, video
- [Civic issues](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues): Tracked issues with priority and trend
- [Development](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/development): Development applications and impact summaries
- [Community](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community): Public-comment topics and sentiment
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## Recent meetings (7)

- [2026-10-20 — Fresno County Supervisors Schedule Vote on Friant Ranch Expansion and Code Updates](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings/6d9c44e1-2b89-422d-a4cf-1da8806a4c58): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-10-06 — Fresno County Board approves $27M fire services deal and tackles Shaver Springs water crisis](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings/05c2a0b9-1d5a-495b-959a-aac53964c15e): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-09-08 — Fresno County moves forward on building rules and facilities plan, addresses D.A. security](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings/f21ca025-3591-4a9d-aedb-a25b98951ec8): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-08-25 — Fresno County approves real estate fraud alert tool and OKs special event venue appeal](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings/ef33b0fe-48dc-42e4-884a-99fff482ceeb): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-06-02 — Fresno County approves budget placeholder, extends rural sewer district fees, and upholds Riverbend sand and gravel permit](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings/423d152d-5509-45f7-a2dc-0408a5c99ed1): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-05-19 — Fresno County Approves Subdivision Variance After Water Study Clears Concerns](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings/abb1ddc7-317a-4202-aacb-2ad8662f2fb6): Board of Supervisors
- [2026-05-12 — Fresno County Board blocks library from joining Pride festival and celebrating Pride Month](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/meetings/515718ec-1b65-492e-a3c4-737faa5173a9): Board of Supervisors


## Civic issues (20)

- [Water Quality and Infrastructure Concerns in Shaver Springs (WWD 40)](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/water-supply-and-development): development · priority: critical
- [Plan Year 2027 Health Insurance Premiums and Benefit Plan Changes](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/plan-year-2027-health-insurance-premiums-and-benefit-plan-changes): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Exclusive Service Area Program (ESAP) Hauler Agreements and Curbside Cleanup](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/exclusive-service-area-program-hauler-agreements-and-curbside-cleanup): environment · priority: high
- [Sendero Commons Permanent Supportive Housing Project](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/housing-development): development · priority: high
- [County Facility Capital Projects and Priorities](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/county-facility-capital-projects-and-priorities): infrastructure · priority: high
- [Friant Ranch Community Plan Update and Specific Plan](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/mega-project-development): development · priority: critical
- [Opposition to Potential Library Privatization](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/opposition-to-potential-library-privatization): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Riverbend Sand and Gravel Conditional Use Permit Appeal](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/development-approval): development · priority: critical
- [school board election](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/school-board-election): education · priority: medium
- [public safety](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/public-safety): public-safety · priority: high
- [sales tax ballot measure](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/sales-tax-ballot-measure): budget · priority: high
- [immigrant legal defense fund](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/immigrant-legal-defense-fund): budget · priority: high
- [Millerton Lake Mobile Home Village Sewer Standby Charge Increase](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/millerton-lake-mobile-home-village-sewer-standby-charge-increase): water-utilities · priority: high
- [Library Pride Festival Participation and Event Recognition](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/library-pride-festival-participation-and-event-recognition): parks-rec · priority: high
- [FY 2026-27 Interim County Budget Adoption](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/fy-2026-27-interim-county-budget-adoption): taxes-budget · priority: critical
- [eviction protection program](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/eviction-protection-program): general · priority: high
- [rental assistance](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/rental-assistance): general · priority: medium
- [homelessness advocacy](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/homelessness-advocacy): general · priority: medium
- [rent control](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/rent-control): general · priority: medium
- [homelessness and shelters](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/issues/homelessness-and-shelters): general · priority: high


## Development applications (6)

- [Variance Application No. 4201](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/development/variance-application-no-4201): variance · pending
- [Friant Ranch Community Plan Update and Specific Plan Project](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/development/friant-ranch-community-plan-update-and-specific-plan-project): general-plan-amendment · pending
- [Sunset Acres Special Event Facility](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/development/sunset-acres-special-event-facility): conditional-use · conditions-required
- [Crown Williamson Act Cancellation](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/development/crown-williamson-act-cancellation): annexation · approved
- [Riverbend Sand and Gravel Aggregate Mining Project (CUP No. 3390)](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/development/riverbend-sand-and-gravel-aggregate-mining-project): conditional-use · approved
- [Variance Application No. 4180](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/development/variance-application-no-4180): variance · approved


## Community topics (7)

- [Library Pride Festival Participation](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community/library-pride-festival-participation): parks-rec
- [Waterworks District No. 40 Shaver Springs Water and Sewer Infrastructure](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community/waterworks-district-no-40-shaver-springs-water-and-sewer-infrastructure): water-utilities
- [Plan Year 2027 Health Insurance Premiums and Benefit Plan Changes](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community/plan-year-2027-health-insurance-premiums-and-benefit-plan-changes): taxes-budget
- [Riverbend Sand and Gravel Permit Appeal](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community/riverbend-sand-and-gravel-permit-appeal): development
- [Exclusive Service Area Program (ESAP) Hauler Agreements and Curbside Cleanup](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community/exclusive-service-area-program-esap-hauler-agreements-and-curbside-cleanup): environment
- [Public Presentations](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community/public-presentations): public-safety
- [CSA 44A Sewer Standby Charge Increase](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/community/csa-44a-sewer-standby-charge-increase): water-utilities


## Officials (9)

- [Garry Bredefeld](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/garry-bredefeld): Chairman
- [Brian Pacheco](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/brian-pacheco): District 1 Supervisor
- [Luis Chavez](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/luis-chavez): District 3 Supervisor
- [Ernest Buddy Mendes](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/ernest-buddy-mendes): District 4 Supervisor
- [Nathan Magsig](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/nathan-magsig): District 5 Supervisor
- [Bernice E. Seidel](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/bernice-e-seidel): Clerk of the Board of Supervisors — Clerk of the Board
- [Paul Nerland](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/paul-nerland): County Administrative Officer — Administration
- [Douglas T. Sloan](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/douglas-t-sloan): County Counsel — County Counsel
- [Steven E. White](https://californiarecord.org/fresnocounty/officials/steven-e-white): Director of Public Works and Planning — Public Works and Planning