REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 2016
FROM: BRUCE RUDD, City Manager
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to joint use of school district green space:
1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301/Class
2. Approve material terms of Joint Use Agreement with Central Unified School District
3. Approve First Amendment to Joint Use Agreement with Fresno Unified School District
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council adopt the CEQA finding of categorical exemption and approve the material terms of a joint use agreement with Central Unified School District (CUSD) and amended joint use agreement with Fresno Unified School District (FUSD).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The joint use agreements with FUSD and CUSD will allow the use of approximately 16 school sites for City recreational programming and general public use on weekends. In 2008, the City entered into a joint use agreement with FUSD to enhance underutilized athletic facilities on FUSD high school campuses, maximize community recreational use, and expand the capacity for the City, City residents and FUSD students. The agreement runs through December 1, 2025, and gives the City a priority right to schedule use of FUSD facilities whenever the facilities are not being used by FUSD for educational programs and related school activities. The proposed amendment will expand the scope of the agreement beyond the originally identified high school sites to include elementary and middle school sites, as determined by the City and FUSD. Similarly, the agreement with CUSD will open sites identified by City and CUSD for City recreational programming and general public use for a period of one year, automatically renewing from year to year until terminated by either party.
BACKGROUND
To address the lack of open space and recreational opportunities within the community, the City will partner with FUSD and CUSD to provide the facilities nee...
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