REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
February 28, 2019
FROM: MICHAEL CARBAJAL, Director
Department of Public Utilities
THROUGH: BRIAN S. SPINDOR, PE,(WA) Assistant Director
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
BY: ROSA LAU-STAGGS, Wastewater Manager - Environmental Services
Department of Public Utilities - Wastewater Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions related to Lease Agreement of City-owned land at the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility (RWRF) (Council District 3):
1. Adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Sections 15301/Class 1, 15304/Class 4, and 15325 (b)/Class 25 of the CEQA Guidelines
2. Approve a Second Amendment to the Lease and Agreement with Mr. James Cook for 550 acres of City-owned land at the RWRF, adding APN 327-030-38T to the leasehold and three one-year extensions to the term for a revised revenue of $258,352 per year or $1,291,760.00 if all extensions are exercised
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends City Council adopt findings of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Section 15301, 15304, and 15325(b) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve a Second Amendment to the Lease and Agreement (Lease) with Mr. James Cook, an individual, adding APN 327-030-38T to the leasehold as of April 1, 2019, adding options for three one-year term extensions, and authorizing the Department of Public Utilities Director or designee to execute the Second Amendment on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 8, 2016, the City Council approved the Lease between the City of Fresno and Mr. James Cook for the lease of various APNs totaling 550 acres of City-owned land at the RWRF. The Lease permits the lessee to plant non-food crops irrigated with secondary treated wastewater or final effluent (Direct Reuse) provided by the RWRF. The term of the Lease is January 1, 2017, through December 31, 2019, with the option of two one-year extensions. The First Amendment removed APN 327-030-41...
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