REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 6, 2014
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, Director
Development and Resource Management Department
BY: DEL ESTABROOKE, Parking Manager
Parking Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Parking Permit Agreement between Housing Authority and the City of Fresno:
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facility) of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
2. Approve a Parking Permit Agreement for 25 parking spaces in City of Fresno Parking Garage #7 located at 801 Van Ness at a base rate of $35 per month per stall for a two (2) year term (Council District 3).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt findings of Categorical Exemption per staff determination, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301/Class 1 (Existing Facility) of the CEQA Guidelines for the Parking Permit Agreement between the Housing Authority and the City of Fresno and approve a Parking Permit Agreement for 25 parking spaces in City of Fresno Parking Garage #7 located at 801 Van Ness at a base rate of $35 per month per stall for a two (2) year term with two (2) optional one (1) year extensions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Fresno and the Housing Authority have worked diligently revitalizing the area near the downtown Inyo Street and Van Ness Ave Intersection. The former Droge building has been razed and a new building constructed. When completed, this venue will house both tenants and commercial activity. The footprint of the new site does not provide enough parking for the tenants of the new building. Additional parking in the amount of 25 parking stalls will be made available in the City of Fresno parking Garage located across the street at 801 Van Ness. The Parking Agreement has an initial term of two (2) years with two (2) optional one (1) year terms. Monthly rate can be renegotiated after the initial 2 year term. The $35 rate is comparable as this is an afforda...
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