REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER K. CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: NADIA SALINAS, Project Manager
Planning and Development Department
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Actions pertaining to the South Fresno Community Alliance Settlement Agreement (related to the development project located at 3611 S. Northpointe Drive) amending the South Central Community Benefits Fund:
1. RESOLUTION - Amending the Community Benefits Fund and Expenditure Plan
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the proposed Resolution amending the South Central Community Benefits Fund (CBF) and Expenditure plan. The Resolution will provide an update to the existing CBF Guidelines to include addresses within a .75-mile radius.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 17, 2021, the City of Fresno entered into a settlement agreement with the South Fresno Community Alliance (SFCA) and Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability (LCJA). The settlement agreement required the creation of a Community Benefits Fund (CBF) and expenditure plan and that the City of Fresno manage and administer the CBF according to the terms of the Settlement Agreement. The mitigation improvements in the Settlement Agreement were established based on the impacts of development activities immediately adjacent to the South Central Specific Plan (SCSP) boundaries.
The Guidelines for the Community Benefits Fund were established and included addresses within a .5-mile radius. With approval of this Resolution, the City will begin administering the fund to include addresses located up to a .75-mile radius.
BACKGROUND
On March 11, 2021, The City Council approved a settlement agreement outlining the immediate creation and implementation of a Community Benefits Fund (CBF) to mitigate impacts in the area. A committee was formed which consisted of representatives from the SFCA, LCJA and other sensitive receptors including Orange Center School to develop the CBF guidelines.
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