failed by the following 2-3, with Councilmember Mouanoutoua, Councilmember Pearce, and Mayor Ashbeck voting no.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, seconded by Councilmember Pearce to approve the 2024-25 Budget as presented. Motion carried by unanimous vote. 7:29 ITEM 14 - APPROVED - DEBT MANAGEMENT POLICY UPDATES AND STATEMENT
OF GOALS AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF MELLOS-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITY DISTRICTS AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS.
Arakel Arisian, representative of Heritage Grove Development Company, spoke on the need to review other development related policies to encourage the use of the financing tools.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to approve with the amendment to change the word from "should" to "shall." Motion carried by unanimous vote.
7:54 ITEM 15 -A PPROVED INTRODUCTION - ORD. 24-09 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT FEES; AND CONSIDER APPROVAL - RES. 24-70, REVISING THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT FEE SCHEDULE
AND PROVIDING A DESCRIPTION OF FEES TO BE REQUESTED FOR COUNTY ADOPTION.
Darren Rose, President and CEO of the Fresno-Madera Builders Industry Association, requested additional 60 days to review the development impact fee program, made a request to review the development impact fee credit policy, and provide consistency on annual development impact fee increase in the future.
Julie Kutka, representative of De Young Properties, requested to be included in future discussions and commented on the fees.
Arakel Arisian, representative of Heritage Grove Development Company, spoke on the fee program and the need for consistency on fee amounts.
Sean Burdine, resident, spoke on the fee program.
Darrius Assemi, Granville Homes Developer, spoke on the fee program and housing development conditions including affordability and the need for consistency.
Motion for approval by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, seconded by Councilmember Bessinger to approve the fees as recommended and direct staff to continue to work with