REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning & Development Department
PHIL SKEI, Assistant Director
Planning & Development Department
BY: DYLAN MCCULLY, Senior Management Analyst
Homeless Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the acquisition of Travelodge Motel, located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue (436-260-22) to facilitate the development of permanent affordable housing (District 4):
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing use of Encampment Resolution Funds for the acquisition of Travelodge Motel in an amount not to exceed $4,401,709.00 (Subject to Mayor's veto).
3. Approve a month-to-month lease agreement for up to 12 months with Shiv Investments, Inc., for the Travelodge located at 3876 North Blackstone Avenue (436-260-22) for $1,000 per month effective upon execution and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract related documents on behalf of the City.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15332/Class 32 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, adopt a resolution committing up to $4,401,709.00 in City funds for acquisition of the Travelodge, approve a lease agreement with the Shiv Investments, Inc. to continue operating the Travelodge as a motel, and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents to execute the lease agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the recommended actions will facilitate the acquisition of the 44-room Travelodge Motel for future conversion to permanent affordable housing.
BACKGROUND
On April 20, 2023, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing the department to submit a joint Homekey 3 application with Fresno Mission for redevelopment of the ...
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