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Fresno council passes consent agenda; residents press concerns about code enforcement and new parks staff costs
Summary
Council approved the consent agenda 7–0, including revisions to code enforcement procedures and authorization of three parks/staffing positions; residents warned about warrantless entry and sought clearer fiscal estimates for the new positions.
The Fresno City Council approved its consent agenda March 26 by a 7–0 vote after extended public comment on items ranging from code enforcement reforms to parks staffing.
City Attorney representatives said proposed municipal code clarifications aim to close a judicial loophole that had prevented the city from conducting visual inspections of rental properties from public spaces and to help staff hold "bad actor" landlords accountable. The city attorney said officers still must obtain consent or a warrant to enter…
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