REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BRYON HORN, Director
Information Services Department
BY: CLIFFORD TRAUGH, Assistant Director
General Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Actions related to the lease of office space at 1555 Van Ness Avenue and a non-professional services agreement between the City of Fresno and Community Media Access Collaborative (CMAC) (District 3):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
2. ***RESOLUTION - Finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit to the public to vary from the request for proposals process pursuant to FMC Section 4-204 relating to the disposition of real property APN 466-145-12T (Property) (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
3. Approve a Lease Agreement between the City of Fresno and CMAC, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to lease office space for two years with options to extend for three additional one-year terms, starting at $366,306 in year one and increasing exponentially each year, starting at 3%, totaling $1,954,650 over five years in rent
4. Affirm the City Manager's finding that CMAC is Uniquely Qualified to perform the services outlined in the Agreement
5. Approve a Service Agreement between the City of Fresno and CMAC, a California non-profit public benefit corporation, to provide media services for the public and the City, not-to-exceed $250,000 per year for two years plus three one-year optional extensions
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council 1) adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301/Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; 2) adopt the following resolution attached, finding good cause and clear and convincing benefit to the public to vary from the request for proposals process pursuant to FMC Section 4-204 relating to the disposition o...
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