REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
PHILIP SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: JENNIFER DAVIS, Senior Management Analyst
Housing Finance Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for an affordable housing project located at 1302 Fulton Street (Council District 3):
1. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno and Housing Authority of the City of Fresno for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure amenities for 1302 Fulton Street
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15268 (Ministerial Project) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and (2) approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fresno (City) and the Housing Authority of the City of Fresno (Developer) for the construction of Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) amenities to serve the development at 1302 Fulton Street, contingent upon full funding of the Developer's Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program application, due May 28, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The project located at 1302 Fulton Street is a $62,000,000 mixed-use development that includes 124 deed-restricted affordable residential rental units and certain Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) improvements. The STI components aim to reduce environmental impact and improve transportation access for residents by enhancing connectivity to major retail, social services, education, and employment opportunities. The Developer is applying for Round 9 of the California Strategic Growth Council's Affordable Housing and Sustainable C...
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